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Kalgoorlie - North has an estimated 9,575 residents, up from 8,711 at the 2021 Census — a change of 864 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Kalgoorlie - North stands at roughly 9,575 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 864 people (9.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, when 8,711 people were recorded. This updated tally combines the ABS estimated resident population figure of 9,574 as of June 2025 with 89 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. With 308 persons per square kilometer, the locality maintains a density that affords ample personal space alongside opportunities for additional development. Expanding by 9.9% following the 2021 census, Kalgoorlie - North outpaced both the broader SA3 area (7.5%) and the wider SA4 region, establishing itself as a key regional growth hub.
Natural increase served as the principal driver of this demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 50.1% of recent population additions. Projections generated by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline, form the basis of AreaSearch's SA2 modelling. Where local coverage is absent, as well as for all post-2032 estimates, age-cohort growth projections from the ABS Greater Capital Region release (published in 2023 utilizing 2022 data) are applied. Looking ahead, population gains are slated to track slightly beneath the non-capital city median, with current annual ERP figures pointing to a rise of 615 persons through to 2041, amounting to an overall 6.4% gain 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 58th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Annual residential building approvals in Kalgoorlie - North have hovered around 18 dwellings, reaching a total of 91 homes sanctioned across the 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Across those same 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), net migration averaged 5.6 people annually for every new residence erected, creating a significant imbalance where demand outstrips construction, heightening buyer competition, and driving up local real estate pricing. Over this timeframe, approved dwellings carried an average construction cost of $471,000. In addition, $5.8 million worth of commercial approvals was recorded during the current financial year, underscoring the suburb's predominantly residential character.
Building activity in Kalgoorlie - North tracks moderately above the Rest of WA benchmark (exceeding the per-capita regional 5 year rate by 26.0%), maintaining a balance between buyer availability and underlying property valuations. Nevertheless, construction volume sits below national norms, reflecting an established urban fabric alongside potential planning restrictions. Of the new residential approvals, 61.0% are detached houses while 39.0% represent medium and high-density developments. This growing pipeline of apartments and townhouses broadens housing choice across price bands, accommodating both traditional families and those seeking low-maintenance living. This trend diverges substantially from the existing built environment (which comprises 85.0% houses), signaling a tightening supply of greenfield sites while meeting evolving lifestyle choices and buyer affordability limits. A quiet development landscape is further evidenced by a ratio of 352 people per approved dwelling. According to the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch, Kalgoorlie - North is on track to add 614 residents by 2041. While residential construction is roughly matching this anticipated trajectory, incoming residents could encounter elevated market competition as the population continues to expand.
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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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Capital investments, town planning frameworks, and major development works play a pivotal role in driving local economic performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 20 projects with the capacity to influence the surrounding district. Prominent initiatives include the GreenView at Karlkurla development, Stage 1 of the Goldfields Pipeline Renewal, the KCGM 800-Bed Workers Accommodation Camp, and the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Water Bank Project, with key details provided 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 75.5%. 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 7,442, 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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Boasting a qualified local workforce, Kalgoorlie - North demonstrates prominent employment representation across manufacturing and industrial sectors, alongside a remarkably low unemployment rate of 1.5% and a 3.2% rise in employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 5,517, with the local jobless rate tracking 2.0% beneath the 3.5% reported across Regional WA. Labor force participation is also notably elevated at 75.5%, outperforming the Regional WA figure of 65.4%. Census records showed that merely 2.4% of workers performed their duties from home, though this figure should be viewed alongside the disruptions of Covid-19 lockdowns.
Local employment is predominantly concentrated in mining, health care & social assistance, alongside education & training. Mining serves as a major specialty for resident workers, holding a local employment concentration 2.5 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for an extremely small footprint at 0.1% of the workforce, contrasted with 9.3% across the wider region. When comparing Census place-of-work counts with resident worker totals, the suburb exhibits a constrained base of internal employment opportunities. An examination of ABS and SALM metrics by AreaSearch indicates that over the 12-month period, a 3.2% increase in employed residents coincided with a 3.3% expansion in the labour pool, preserving a steady rate of unemployment. By comparison, Regional WA recorded an employment contraction of 0.1% alongside a 0.3% rise in its labor force, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point uptick in unemployment. Further context regarding future labor demand in Kalgoorlie - North is provided by national projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. These five- and ten-year forecasts have been applied against the local occupational makeup to chart future hiring trajectories. While Australian employment overall is projected to increase by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends fluctuate considerably across separate industries. Adjusting these sectoral forecasts to match Kalgoorlie - North's economic structure indicates potential local employment gains of 5.2% over five years and 11.9% over ten years (note that this is an illustrative weighting model and excludes local demographic forecasts).
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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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ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayers in the Kalgoorlie - North SA2 earned a median income of $86,942 and an average income of $101,051. These figures place the suburb well ahead of national standards and exceed the Regional WA benchmarks of $59,973 (median) and $74,392 (average). Factoring in a 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $96,445 for median earnings and $112,096 for average earnings as of March 2026. Figures from the 2021 Census demonstrate that personal, family, and household earnings across Kalgoorlie - North sit between the 90th and 96th percentiles across Australia.
Income distribution shows 34.9% of residents (3,341 people) grouped in the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, closely aligning with the broader region where 31.1% fall within this band. Local economic capacity is further evidenced by the 41.0% of households earning more than $3,000 per week, reinforcing robust retail spending. Residents retain 88.0% of their earnings after accounting for shelter costs, underscoring solid disposable funds, while the suburb's SEIFA income metric ranks within the 6th decile.
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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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Data from the latest Census reveals that residential dwellings in Kalgoorlie - North consist of 85.4% separate houses and 14.6% other dwellings such as apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative formats, compared to 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings across Regional WA. Fully owned homes represent 17.8% of the local stock, trailing the wider Regional WA standard, while the remainder is split between mortgaged properties (43.4%) and rental accommodation (38.8%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,730, exceeding the Regional WA benchmark of $1,560, while typical weekly rent was $330 compared to $265 regionally.
On a nationwide scale, Kalgoorlie - North mortgage repayments remain under the Australian figure of $1,863, with local rents falling well below 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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Family units constitute the vast majority of local residences at 72.4%, consisting of 36.1% couples with offspring, 25.8% couples without children, and 9.3% single-parent arrangements. The remaining 27.6% of homes are non-family residences, comprising single-person households at 24.4% and group dwellings at 3.5%. With an average of 2.6 residents per household, the suburb slightly exceeds 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 attainment rates in Kalgoorlie - North sit below broader Australian figures, with 22.6% of inhabitants aged 15+ holding higher education degrees, contrasted with 30.4% across Australia, pointing to room for continued educational expansion. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications represent 15.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Conversely, technical and trade credentials are widespread, with 40.6% of residents aged 15+ having vocational training, comprising 32.3% at certificate level and 8.3% with advanced diplomas. A substantial 31.6% of the local population is enrolled in an educational course, indicating strong academic participation.
Within this student cohort, 12.8% attend primary school, 8.1% are in secondary schooling, and 3.0% are engaged in higher education 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 transit infrastructure in Kalgoorlie - North includes 51 active passenger stops served by local bus networks. These facilities connect across 4 individual routes, generating a combined total of 76 weekly passenger trips. Local transit connectivity is strong, with residents living an average distance of 202 meters from their closest boarding point. Reflecting the area's predominantly suburban residential layout, outward travel is standard, with private motor vehicles accounting for 92% of commuting trips. Households maintain an average of 1.7 vehicles per dwelling. Meanwhile, a modest 2.4% of residents worked remotely at the 2021 Census, a metric that may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.
Transit services operate at an overall frequency of 10 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 1 weekly trips per individual boarding location.
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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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of health conditions and mortality statistics, Kalgoorlie - North demonstrates favorable wellness indicators that track closely with Australian benchmarks. Typical chronic illnesses are recorded at low rates across younger and older demographics alike, while private medical insurance coverage is extraordinarily high, encompassing roughly 71% of all residents (6,836 people). This exceeds the Regional WA level of 56.4% as well as the national standard of 55.7%. Asthma (6.9%) and mental health conditions (6.4%) stand as the two most frequently reported ailments among local residents. Furthermore, 76.4% of the population reported experiencing no chronic medical diagnoses, outperforming the Regional WA figure of 69.3%.
Residents under the age of 65 experience superior health measures overall. The senior population aged 65 and over accounts for 9.5% of the community (912 people), well below the 19.1% recorded regionally, and older residents maintain health metrics that rank favorably alongside national standards.
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 elevated cultural diversity compared to regional baselines, with 25.7% of its residents born abroad and 12.9% speaking a language other than English in their households. Christianity represents the most common faith, accounting for 44.0% of the community. In relative terms, the most pronounced divergence is seen in the Islamic faith, which represents 1.2% of the local population versus 0.8% across Regional WA. Looking at parental lineage, the three leading ancestries reported by residents are Australian (27.4%), English (27.3%), and Other (8.0%). Specific overseas backgrounds show elevated concentrations compared to regional levels: Maori heritage accounts for 2.4% locally (versus 1.0% across the region), New Zealand ancestry represents 1.4% (compared to 0.9%), and South Australian ancestry stands at 1.1% (compared to 0.6%).
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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Kalgoorlie - North features a notable demographic concentration of family-building age groups. Adults aged 25 - 44 represent 36.1% of the population as at August 2026, noticeably above the 26.6% share seen across Regional WA, while seniors aged 65+ comprise 9.5% of locals compared to 19.1% regionally. AreaSearch models the median age at 32 as at August 2026, down from 33 at the 2021 Census, sitting 8 years beneath the Regional WA median of 40 from that same Census, and below the Australian median of 38 at the Census. Since the Census, the proportion of 25 - 44 year olds has risen from 32.6% to an estimated 36.1%.
This 25 - 44 cohort is projected to see the largest increase by 2041, expanding by 746 individuals (22%) to reach 4,200. In contrast, contractions are forecast for elderly and retiree segments, as well as for young adults and children.
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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 Sep 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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last 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 6 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) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 89 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,711 at the 2021 Census → 9,575 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 Aug 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.