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Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine has an estimated 24,760 residents, up from 22,602 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,158 people, or 9.5%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. 283 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 1,757 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 Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine stands at approximately 24,760 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 2,158 people (9.5%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 22,602 people. Such growth is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 24,578 as of June 2025 alongside 283 validated new addresses recorded following the Census. The local population density reaches 1,757 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the nationwide benchmark recorded across AreaSearch locations. Across the prior ten years, Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine recorded steady expansion at a 1.6% compound annual growth rate, surpassing the broader SA3 area.
Inbound overseas migration served as the core contributor to these demographic increases in recent times. Projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base period, are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. When SA2 figures are unavailable, and for modeling trends extending beyond 2032, AreaSearch integrates age-bracket growth trajectories from the latest ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (published in 2023 utilizing 2022 data). Looking forward, population gains are slated to outpace the national median for statistical areas, with expectations of adding 3,360 persons by 2041 relative to latest annual ERP statistics, which equates to an overall gain of 12.8% across the 16-year timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
672 new dwellings have been approved in Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine over the past five years, an average of 134 a year. That places the area in the 89th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 134 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 43% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals across Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine track at roughly 134 dwellings annually, totaling 672 approved residences across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over that same 5-year span (between FY-22 and FY-26), population influx averaged 2.2 people per newly constructed residence each year, indicating robust underlying demand that underpins local real estate values. Developers have focused heavily on upmarket projects, with new dwellings recording an average construction value of $684,000. Additionally, commercial development activity remains vibrant, evidenced by $54.7 million in commercial approvals secured during the current financial year.
Building activity per capita in Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine runs above regional norms, sitting 24.0% higher than the Greater Perth 5-year average, which supports local asset prices while expanding selection for buyers. Detached houses accounted for 43.0% of recent construction, while attached housing formats made up 57.0%. This shift toward medium and higher-density living addresses the shrinking pool of greenfield sites, evolving lifestyle preferences, and the demand for diverse, attainable homes suitable for downsizers, first-home purchasers, and investors. This stands in contrast to the historical housing composition of 86.0% standalone houses. Overall, the ratio of approximately 201 people per dwelling approval characterizes an evolving residential market. Projections indicate that Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine will expand by 3,178 residents through 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly figures. Existing building trajectories suggest residential supply will comfortably accommodate this anticipated growth, creating advantageous market conditions for prospective purchasers and potentially enabling demographic expansion beyond base forecasts.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine, worth an estimated $2.24 billion. A further 84 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $12.4 billion. 30 are already under construction and 43 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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 infrastructure investment and strategic town planning initiatives play a crucial role in shaping community development. AreaSearch has pinpointed 29 specific projects anticipated to influence the locality. Notable developments include West Village, the Karrinyup Bus Depot Transformation, Stirling City Centre Sports Precinct, and the Bold Park Community Facilities Upgrade, which highlight the most significant works underway.
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West Village Karrinyup (Karrinyup West)
A $390 million high-end residential precinct adjacent to Karrinyup Shopping Centre, comprising 253 luxury apartments across two residential towers (14 and 23 storeys) with resort-style amenities, ground-floor commercial spaces, and integrated public realm enhancements.
Porter-Pascoe Street Footbridge Reconstruction
Reconstruction of the pedestrian and cyclist footbridge connecting Porter Street in Gwelup and Pascoe Street in Karrinyup over the Lake Gwelup Reserve wetland corridor. The project restores key active transport connectivity between the two suburbs, funded collaboratively by the City of Stirling and state infrastructure grant programs.
Stirling City Centre Sports Precinct
Planned community sports and recreation precinct forming part of the broader Stirling City Centre redevelopment. The precinct is intended to provide modern sporting facilities, public open space and community recreation infrastructure integrated with the evolving Stirling City Centre and surrounding transport improvements. As of 2026 the wider Stirling City Centre transformation and Stephenson Avenue infrastructure works continue, however a standalone construction start for the sports precinct has not been publicly confirmed.
West Village
A landmark luxury residential development featuring 253 apartments across two buildings of 14 and 23 storeys. West Village offers a sophisticated blend of coastal luxury and urban convenience, positioned adjacent to the redeveloped Karrinyup Shopping Centre. Designed by award-winning MJA Studio, the development features over 2,500 square meters of resort-style amenities including swimming pool with private cabanas, sauna, steam room, gymnasium, wine lounge, and golf simulator. Residents enjoy panoramic ocean views over North Beach and Trigg, along with vistas of Lake Gwelup and Perth city skyline.The development emphasizes sustainability with a 7-star NatHERS rating, extensive landscaping with over 13,000 plants and trees, and deep soil zones connecting to neighboring Trigg Bushland. With over 220 million dollars in sales achieved, West Village represents one of Perth's most significant luxury apartment developments, offering one to four-bedroom residences and nine exclusive penthouses. Construction was anticipated to commence in mid-2024 with tier one builder Roberts Co in discussions to undertake the build.
Karrinyup Library
The City of Stirling is preparing options for the future of the Karrinyup Library site and its broader landholding, including the library, community centre, open space and car park. Preliminary redevelopment options have been developed following engagement with the adjacent shopping centre owner. Community consultation and Council decision making are planned before any redevelopment proceeds. The existing library continues to operate.
Beachside Quarter
A boutique land estate of only 28 large residential lots in Carine, opposite Carine Open Space and minutes from the coast. The estate is developed by DevelopmentWA, and based on sold property data, all lots appear to be sold out.
Karrinyup Bus Depot Transformation
Retrofit of Karrinyup Bus Depot to support electric buses, including installation of 56 dual EV chargers (112 charging plugs), substation upgrades, and CCTV enhancements, delivered under a $12.3 million contract awarded to JET Charge. The depot has capacity to support 110 electric buses and is now Perth's largest EV bus depot, with 53 buses in operation as at July 2026 and the fleet expected to reach 110 by year end. Part of a $250 million joint State and Federal Government initiative to transition Perth's public transport to electric buses.Karrinyup was the third Transperth site to complete an EV charging upgrade, following Elizabeth Quay Bus Station and Malaga Bus Depot, and was the first electric bus service to run outside of Perth's CBD.
Carine Regional Open Space Sports Lighting Upgrade
LED floodlighting upgrade replacing metal halide lights on 3 poles with 8 LED poles covering both AFL fields. Includes lower-powered community lighting for recreation use when sport lighting not in use. Benefits Hamersley Carine Football Club and Carine Junior Football Club.
13,503 residents of Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine are employed, from a labour force of 13,696. Unemployment sits at 1.4%, with participation at 68.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 21,559, about 87% 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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The local labour market in Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine is characterized by high educational attainment and prominent professional services representation, alongside an unemployment rate of only 1.4% and 3.6% estimated annual employment expansion. As of March 2026, employed residents total 13,503. The local unemployment rate sits 2.8% lower than the Greater Perth benchmark of 4.2%, with overall workforce participation closely matching the metropolitan figure of 69.9%. Census records indicate that 13.2% of workers operated from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions in place at the time.
Major employment sectors for local residents include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The area exhibits strong concentration in professional & technical jobs, recording a share 1.5 times the wider regional baseline. Conversely, manufacturing comprises only 3.2% of local resident employment, below the 5.5% observed across the region. Given the predominantly residential character of the suburb, on-site employment opportunities remain limited based on Census comparisons between local workers and resident labour. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS figures, employment levels rose by 3.6% and the labour force expanded by 3.8% during the year to March 2026, which led to a 0.2 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.0%, labour force growth of 2.5%, and an unemployment rise of 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional perspective on anticipated future demand within Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine. These projections, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to estimate potential growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine's employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (please note this represents a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine is $2,490 a week (about $129,000 a year), with median personal income at $977 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $67,841 a year against an average of $96,585. The average runs 42% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch from the ATO for financial year 2023 place Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine in the top percentile nationally for earnings. Taxpayers in the SA2 recorded a median income of $67,841 and an average income of $96,585, outperforming Greater Perth figures of $60,748 and $80,248. Adjusted for a 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $75,256 for median earnings and $107,142 for average earnings. The 2021 Census confirmed high personal, family, and household incomes, ranking between the 76th and 90th percentiles across Australia.
High-income earners making $4000+ weekly comprise 28.3% of the cohort (7,007 individuals), whereas the wider region is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 band at 32.0%. A substantial 42.4% receive over $3,000 per week, fostering a strong market for premium commercial and retail services. After meeting housing commitments, residents retain 87.4% of earnings, contributing to a SEIFA income placement in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine had 7,684 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 3% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $460 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month. Rent absorbs 18.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing inventory in Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine consisted of 86.1% separate houses and 13.9% attached or other residences (such as units and townhouses), compared to Perth metro proportions of 77.8% and 22.1%. Outright home ownership reached 42.8%, notably above metropolitan levels, while 43.3% of properties were being purchased with a mortgage and 13.9% were tenanted. Typical mortgage costs stood at $2,500 per month, well above the Perth metro median of $1,907 and the Australian benchmark of $1,863. Similarly, median weekly rent was $460, outpacing both the metropolitan figure of $350 and the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine counted 7,684 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,418 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 86% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 18% 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 79.6%, consisting of couples with children (43.2%), couples without children (28.3%), and single parent families (7.4%). The remaining 20.4% comprises non-family dwellings, including single-person homes at 18.4% and shared group households at 2.0%. Household occupancy averages 2.8 people per dwelling, exceeding the Greater Perth norm of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
41.7% of adults in Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine hold a university qualification, including 28.8% with a bachelor degree and 8.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 93% of areas nationally. A further 16.4% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 6,607 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,113 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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Higher education qualifications are prevalent throughout Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine, with 41.7% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, substantially exceeding the 27.9% recorded in WA and 29.0% across the SA4 region. Bachelor degree holders constitute the largest cohort at 28.8%, accompanied by postgraduate award holders at 8.4% and graduate diploma recipients at 4.5%. Vocational training is likewise well represented, with 28.0% of the population aged 15+ possessing technical credentials, including 11.6% with advanced diplomas and 16.4% holding certificates. Formal study engagement is substantial across the community, with 30.1% of residents actively enrolled in educational institutions.
This comprises 11.1% attending primary schools, 9.3% in secondary education, and 5.0% enrolled in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine reaches 140 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 2,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity in Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine features 140 operational bus stops. These facilities are served across 12 distinct routes, generating 2,202 passenger journeys each week. Public transit access is convenient, with residents situated an average of 218 meters from their closest transit stop. The area functions primarily as a residential commuter suburb where private vehicles account for 81% of journeys, while 12% rely on train travel. Household vehicle ownership stands at 1.7 per dwelling, surpassing regional figures. Furthermore, 13.2% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a metric potentially shaped by prevailing pandemic conditions.
Transit services maintain an average frequency of 314 departures daily across the network, translating to roughly 15 weekly trips per stop. The corresponding map highlights the 100 closest stops relative to the central point of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
71.2% of residents in Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine report no long-term health condition. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 69.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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 assessments across Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine indicate positive well-being outcomes, with AreaSearch data showing lower overall chronic disease rates and mortality relative to national benchmarks, while elderly cohorts align closely with national averages. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, covering approximately 70% of residents (17,257 people). This exceeds both the Greater Perth rate of 59.0% and the national baseline of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent health issues locally, reported by 6.6% and 7.5% of residents respectively, while 71.2% reported being free from chronic health conditions compared to 71.9% throughout Greater Perth.
The working-age demographic maintains low rates of chronic illness. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 21.7% of the community (5,367 people), tracking above the 15.9% regional proportion. Health metrics among elderly residents remain above average, though slightly below the broader local population when compared nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.2% of Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine residents were born overseas and 12.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.7%) and Australian (23.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine sits above average benchmarks, with 29.2% of residents born abroad and 12.6% using a language other than English in the household. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 51.1% of the population. In addition, Judaism shows relative local concentration at 0.2% of residents, compared to 0.3% observed across Greater Perth. The primary reported ancestries in Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine include English (29.7%), Australian (23.7%), and Irish (8.4%). Other cultural backgrounds showing notable differences relative to wider metropolitan levels include South Australian at 1.3% (against 1.0% regionally), Croatian at 1.2% (against 0.8%), and Welsh at 0.8% (against 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine is 42. 20.2% 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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Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine maintains a more mature demographic profile than Greater Perth. August 2026 estimates indicate that seniors and retirees aged 65+ make up 21.7% of the populace, compared to 15.9% regionally. Conversely, adults aged 25 - 44 account for 21.7%, below the metropolitan share of 30.9%. The median age is estimated at 42, matching the 2021 Census figure and remaining 5 years older than the Greater Perth median of 37 from that Census. By 2041, senior age brackets are expected to generate the bulk of population increases, adding 2,299 residents (43%) to reach 7,667, while cohorts comprising young to middle aged adults, children, and youth are anticipated to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine
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) | 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 · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 last month all 16 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 — 283 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (22,602 at the 2021 Census → 24,760 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 (505021089). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.