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Kalgoorlie - North has an estimated 9,574 residents, up from 8,711 at the 2021 Census — a change of 863 people, or 9.9%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 50.1% of that increase. That puts 308 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Kalgoorlie - North is approximately 9,574 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 863 residents (9.9%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 8,711 people. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 9,574 coupled with 87 validated new addresses identified since the Census. This population level corresponds to a density of 308 persons per square kilometer, indicating a low density with space for potential expansion. The 9.9% population increase in Kalgoorlie - North since the 2021 census was higher than the gains seen in both the SA3 area (7.5%) and the SA4 region, establishing it as a regional growth leader.
Natural increase was the primary contributor to this growth, accounting for roughly 50.1% of the overall population rise in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes the 2024 population projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia for each SA2 area, which use 2022 as their baseline. In cases where SA2 areas lack this specific data, and to project trends beyond 2032, AreaSearch applies age cohort growth rates from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which are based on 2022 data. Future demographic forecasts point to an expansion rate slightly under the median for national non-metropolitan zones, with the population projected to rise by 669 individuals by 2041 relative to the latest annual ERP statistics, representing an overall increase of 7.0% across the 16 years.
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91 new dwellings have been approved in Kalgoorlie - North over the past five years, an average of 18 a year. That places the area in the 56th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 20, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Kalgoorlie - North records approximately 18 development approvals for residential dwellings annually, culminating in 91 homes over the previous 5 financial years. In the current financial year of FY-26, there have been 19 approvals. With an average ratio of 5.6 new residents per year for each built home between FY-21 and FY-25, demand is outstripping supply, a trend that typically drives up property prices and heightens competition among buyers, with new residential projects averaging a construction value of $339,000. Additionally, commercial development approvals reached $5.8 million this financial year, reinforcing the residential focus of the locality.
Compared to the Rest of WA, the rate of development in Kalgoorlie - North is slightly higher, running 21.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year timeframe, which helps sustain buyer options while supporting local property values. However, this rate falls short of the national average, indicating a mature market or potential planning restrictions. Current residential projects comprise 62.0% separate houses and 38.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating an increasing supply of medium-density housing that offers diverse options across price ranges, from standard family homes to more affordable compact dwellings. This represents a clear shift from the historical housing stock, which is 85.0% houses, indicating a decrease in available development land alongside changing lifestyle needs and affordability pressures. The ratio of 608 people per single dwelling approval highlights the quiet nature of local construction activity. Long-term projections indicate that Kalgoorlie - North will add 669 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Construction activity is progressing at a moderate pace in line with this growth, though incoming residents may face rising competition for properties as the population expands.
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AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kalgoorlie - North, worth an estimated $307 million. A further 46 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.89 billion. 13 are already under construction and 5 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, residential development and manufacturing. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local performance is strongly shaped by updates to regional infrastructure, primary construction developments, and municipal planning strategies. AreaSearch has highlighted a total of 20 projects that are anticipated to influence the locality. Notable developments include GreenView at Karlkurla, the initial stage of the Goldfields Pipeline Renewal, the KCGM 800-Bed Workers Accommodation Camp, and the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Water Bank Project, with details of the most significant works listed below.
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Yilkari Industrial Park
Yilkari Industrial Park is a 130 hectare general industrial estate on the western edge of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, formerly known as Anzac Drive West. Located at the corner of Great Eastern Highway and Anzac Drive, the park is being developed by DevelopmentWA to provide fully serviced industrial lots for transport, logistics, mining services and large lot businesses. Stage 1 civil works commenced in April 2025, with titles expected in mid-2026 and a second tranche of lots released for presale in October 2025.Over a 20-30 year build-out, Yilkari is planned to deliver more than 120 industrial lots, attract around $269 million in private built form investment, support up to 800 construction jobs over the next decade, and enable 876 ongoing full-time jobs with an estimated annual economic output of $328 million for the Kalgoorlie-Boulder economy.
GreenView at Karlkurla
Masterplanned residential estate in Karlkurla by DevelopmentWA. Current stages include serviced lots adjacent to Kalgoorlie Golf Course with a central landscaped park, playground, and walking paths.
Goldfields Pipeline Renewal (Stage 1)
Stage 1 of a long-term, 70-year program to renew the historic 566km Goldfields and Agricultural Water Supply Scheme (GAWSS), which was commissioned in 1903 and runs from Mundaring Weir near Perth to Kalgoorlie-Boulder. The first stage involves replacing 44.5km of ageing original pipe with new sections installed primarily below ground in the Shires of Merredin, Westonia, and Yilgarn. Works also include valve upgrades to improve network reliability and a major expansion of the Binduli Reservoir in Kalgoorlie, doubling its storage capacity.The upgrades will lift scheme capacity by up to 7.2 million litres per day from 2027 to support residential, mining and industrial growth across the Goldfields and Wheatbelt while preserving the pipeline's National Heritage values. Funded through a 543 million dollar commitment in the 2025-26 State Budget. Heritage Management Plan and Interpretation Strategy were approved by the Commonwealth Government in July 2025. Construction is scheduled to commence in May 2026 and complete by late 2027.
Kalgoorlie Rail Realignment
The project involves realigning the rail line through Kalgoorlie to bypass the Super Pit gold mine, remove 25 kilometers of existing track, and construct new lines connected to an intermodal hub. It aims to reduce pressure on Fremantle Port, streamline transport, and support industrial development. A business case was delivered by Deloitte and Arup for the Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission in partnership with the Australian and Western Australian governments.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Water Bank Project
A multi-stage water security initiative led by the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder to strengthen the city's non-potable water supply through improved stormwater capture, recycled water treatment, and storage infrastructure. Stage 1 (around 19 million dollars) covers the Rock Filter upgrade at the South Boulder Wastewater Treatment Plant and a new water recycling dam at the existing Racecourse Dam site. Stage 2 (around 46.3 million dollars) adds two further dams plus a pipeline and pump station to move recycled water to Swan Lakes Dam.Stage 3 (around 26.7 million dollars) delivers another dam, a pilot desalination plant in partnership with industry, and evaporative controls on selected dams and basins. The program builds on 12.2 million dollars already invested between 2020 and 2023 to upgrade the South Boulder treatment lagoons, and aims to reduce the city's reliance on the Goldfields Pipeline as the population grows and major industrial users such as Lynas Rare Earths increase demand. The City is continuing to seek state and federal funding to deliver the remaining stages.
Lot 101 Brookman Street Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the 1.52-hectare former Coles and Kmart site in the Kalgoorlie CBD. Following an EOI process for demolition and mixed-use development in 2024, the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is progressing planning for a high-density precinct under LPS2. The site is zoned Commercial R-AC1, allowing for up to 9 storeys with required active non-residential uses at ground level. As of May 2026, the project remains in the pre-development planning phase with a focus on heritage-sensitive demolition and CBD activation.
KCGM 800-Bed Workers Accommodation Camp
An 800-bed workforce accommodation facility for Northern Star Resources supporting the KCGM Growth Project and Super Pit expansion. The approved development includes 200 four-room accommodation cabins, communal dining, gym, laundry, offices, maintenance facilities, parking, a new water pipeline and sewer connection. Following revisions to address planning concerns, the WA Development Assessment Panel approved the project in July 2025. The camp will support construction and operational workforce requirements associated with the KCGM expansion.
GreenView at Karlkurla
GreenView at Karlkurla is a residential land estate in Kalgoorlie, WA, delivered by DevelopmentWA on Karru Way, adjacent to the Kalgoorlie Golf Course and natural bushland. The estate is being released in stages, with Stage 4 now titled and almost fully sold, offering lots from 638sqm to 1,039sqm starting at $205,000. The estate includes a landscaped park with a children's playground and dual-use pathways, and previously included a component of social housing lots. It sits close to Hannans Boulevard Shopping Centre and North Kalgoorlie Primary School, and provides a mix of single residential and multi-residential (townhouse/apartment) lots across roughly 130 total homesites.
5,517 residents of Kalgoorlie - North are employed, from a labour force of 5,599. Unemployment sits at 1.5%, with participation at 75.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,441, about 78% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Kalgoorlie - North features a qualified workforce with a strong presence in industrial and manufacturing sectors, an unemployment rate of only 1.5%, and an estimated annual job growth rate of 3.2%. By March 2026, there were 5,517 employed residents, and the unemployment rate sat 2.0% below the Regional WA average of 3.5%, while the participation rate was exceptionally high at 75.7% compared to 65.6% for Regional WA. Census responses indicate that only 2.4% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure may be influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures. Resident employment is heavily concentrated in the mining, healthcare & social assistance, and education & training sectors.
Mining is particularly dominant, with employment concentration levels reaching 2.5 times the regional average. Conversely, the agricultural, forestry & fishing sector has a minimal footprint at 0.1% compared to 9.3% across the region. The comparison between the working population at the Census and the resident population suggests a lack of local job opportunities within the immediate area. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that the twelve-month period witnessed a 3.2% rise in employment and a 3.3% expansion of the labour force, which helped maintain the unemployment rate at a relatively stable level. This trend stands in contrast to what occurred in Regional WA, where employment fell by 0.1%, the labour force grew by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate increased by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts, dated May-25, provide valuable context for understanding potential future demand in Kalgoorlie - North. These projections span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though these increases vary considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific projections are applied to the employment mix in Kalgoorlie - North, the estimate suggests local employment will rise by 5.2% over five years and by 11.9% over ten years. It is important to note that this figure results from a simple weighting extrapolation intended for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
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Median household income in Kalgoorlie - North is $2,514 a week (about $131,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,369 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $86,942 a year against an average of $101,051. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Income levels in the Kalgoorlie - North SA2 are extremely high on a national scale, based on the FY 2023 ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch. The median taxpayer income in Kalgoorlie - North SA2 is $86,942, with the average income recorded at $101,051, compared to regional averages of $59,973 and $74,392 respectively. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median income of approximately $96,445 and an average of $112,096 as of March 2026. According to Census records, family, household, and individual earnings in the area are positioned high nationally, falling between the 90th and 96th percentiles.
The weekly wage distribution is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which accounts for 34.9% of residents (3,341 people), aligning with the wider region where 31.1% of workers fall into this category. A substantial 41.0% of earners receive more than $3,000 per week, indicating prosperous segments that support local retail and business. After paying for housing, households retain 88.0% of their earnings, demonstrating high disposable income, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kalgoorlie - North had 3,104 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 0% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $330 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,730 a month. Rent absorbs 13.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 15.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Kalgoorlie - North at the time of the latest Census consisted of 85.4% separate houses and 14.6% other options like semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures, compared to Regional WA where houses made up 88.5% and other structures 11.6%. Home ownership rates in Kalgoorlie - North stood at 17.8%, trailing the Regional WA average, while the remaining occupied dwellings were split between mortgaged properties (43.4%) and rentals (38.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,730 was considerably higher than the Regional WA average of $1,560, and the median weekly rent was $330 compared to the regional figure of $265.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Kalgoorlie - North are below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well under the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kalgoorlie - North counted 3,104 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,412 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 72.4%, which includes 36.1% couples with children, 25.8% couples without children, and 9.3% single parent arrangements. Non-family living arrangements account for the other 27.6%, consisting of lone person households at 24.4% and group homes at 3.5% of the total. The median household occupancy is 2.6 residents, which is slightly higher than the Regional WA average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.6% of adults in Kalgoorlie - North hold a university qualification, including 15.4% with a bachelor degree and 4.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.3% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 829 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 969 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary educational attainment in Kalgoorlie - North is lower than regional averages, with 22.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 30.4% across Australia. This difference points to opportunities for future educational growth and vocational training. Among these degrees, bachelor level qualifications are the most common at 15.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Vocational and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 40.6% of the population aged 15+ holding qualifications such as advanced diplomas (8.3%) and certificates (32.3%). The rate of educational enrollment is high, with 31.6% of the local population actively participating in some form of study.
This cohort includes 12.8% attending primary school, 8.1% enrolled in high school, and 3.0% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Kalgoorlie - North means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport infrastructure includes 51 active transit points in Kalgoorlie - North, which consist of bus services. These stops accommodate 4 separate routes that run a combined total of 76 weekly services. Transport connectivity is positive, with households situated an average of 202 meters from their closest stop. As the area is predominantly residential, a high proportion of workers travel out of the suburb, with private cars representing the main transit mode at 92%. The average number of motor vehicles per household is 1.7. A modest 2.4% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may be reflective of pandemic-era arrangements.
The average frequency of transit services is 10 daily journeys across the routes, representing about 1 weekly service for each individual stop.
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76.4% of residents in Kalgoorlie - North report no long-term health condition. 2.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 71.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators show positive trends for residents of Kalgoorlie - North, with AreaSearch's review of mortality figures and medical conditions demonstrating results that align with national averages. The incidence of common health issues is low across youth and older demographics, and the rate of private health insurance coverage is high at approximately 71% of the population (6,835 people). This compares to a rate of 56.4% in Regional WA and a national benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent issues locally, affecting 6.9 and 6.4% of the population respectively, while 76.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 69.3% in Regional WA.
Residents under the age of 65 experience health outcomes that exceed average levels. Individuals aged 65 and over make up 8.8% of the local population (845 people), which is lower than the Regional WA average of 19.2%. Senior citizens in the area enjoy above-average health outcomes, with rankings that correspond closely to the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.7% of Kalgoorlie - North residents were born overseas and 12.9% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (27.4%) and English (27.3%). 3.9% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Kalgoorlie - North exhibits higher cultural diversity than average, with 12.9% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 25.7% born outside Australia. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, representing 44.0% of the population. The most distinct variance is seen in the Islamic community, which represents 1.2% of the population compared to 0.8% across Regional WA. Regarding parent birthplaces, the largest ancestry groups in Kalgoorlie - North are Australian at 27.4%, English at 27.3%, and Other at 8.0%. There are also distinct differences in the presence of other backgrounds: Maori ancestry is overrepresented at 2.4% of the population compared to 1.0% regionally, New Zealanders account for 1.4% compared to 0.9%, and South Australians represent 1.1% compared to 0.6% in the wider region.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kalgoorlie - North is 32, younger than 88% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 30.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Kalgoorlie - North is 32 years, making it notably younger than the Regional WA median of 40 and the national median of 38. The 25 - 34 demographic has a strong presence at 19.6% compared to the regional average, while the 65 - 74 bracket is less common at 6.1%. The community has grown younger since 2021, with the median age dropping from 33 to 32. Key shifts show the 25 to 34 age bracket increasing from 16.9% to 19.6% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort rising from 15.7% to 17.5%.
Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.7% to 10.7%, and the 55 to 64 group decreased from 10.9% to 9.4%. Population projections for 2041 forecast major demographic adjustments, with the 25 to 34 group projected to grow by 27%, adding 512 residents to total 2,385, while declines are expected in the 85+ and 65 to 74 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kalgoorlie - North
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 87 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,711 at the 2021 Census → 9,574 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (511031280). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.