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Manning - Waterford has an estimated 13,191 residents, up from 11,653 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,538 people, or 13.2%. Growth has averaged 1.6% a year over five years, faster than 80% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 2,141 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 resident count in Manning - Waterford stands at approximately 13,191 as of Aug 2026. This represents a gain of 1,538 people (13.2%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 11,653 people. This updated figure is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 13,108 recorded in June 2025 alongside 88 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Consequently, the local population density reaches 2,141 persons per square kilometer, positioning it above the nationwide benchmark evaluated by AreaSearch. Outpacing both the wider SA3 region and the national average (9.5%), Manning - Waterford's 13.2% expansion since the 2021 census highlights its status as an area of notable regional momentum.
Recent population gains were almost entirely underpinned by overseas migration, serving as the dominant catalyst for local growth. Projections for each SA2 region utilized by AreaSearch stem from the ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For locations omitted from that release, as well as for all post-2032 forecasting, AreaSearch applies age-cohort expansion rates sourced from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 data). Looking ahead, demographic modeling points to an above-median expansion trajectory relative to statistical areas across Australia, with the locality anticipated to add 2,098 persons by 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP metrics, equating to an overall 16-year increase of 15.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
215 new dwellings have been approved in Manning - Waterford over the past five years, an average of 43 a year. That places the area in the 65th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 43 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 77% 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 in Manning - Waterford have averaged roughly 43 new homes annually, totaling 215 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this same period (between FY-22 and FY-26), approximately 4.6 people per year have arrived for every new dwelling constructed, creating an environment where demand substantially exceeds newly built supply and intensifies buyer competition while exerting upward pressure on property values. Newly constructed residential properties have an average expected construction cost of $686,000, illustrating an emphasis by builders on the upper-tier residential segment.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals reached $26.7 million this financial year, demonstrating ongoing commercial development interest. Per capita construction activity in Manning - Waterford is approximately half the rate observed across Greater Perth, placing the locality in the 39th percentile nationally, which restricts buyer choice while reinforcing demand for established dwellings. This below-average activity relative to national benchmarks reflects an established urban setting and possible planning constraints. Of all new residential approvals, detached houses represent 77.0% while medium and high-density housing makes up 23.0%, reinforcing the traditional family-focused suburban environment desired by buyers wanting spacious residences. A metric of approximately 369 people per approval underlines the area's established property market. Over the period extending to 2041, Manning - Waterford is projected to expand by 2,015 residents (referencing the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Should building continue at present levels, residential construction could encounter challenges keeping pace with demographic expansion, potentially intensifying competition among purchasers and sustaining upward pricing momentum.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Manning - Waterford, worth an estimated $2 million. A further 91 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.03 billion. 25 are already under construction and 33 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 area development is significantly shaped by infrastructure upgrades, planning programs, and major civil works. AreaSearch has highlighted a total of 12 projects that are expected to influence the community. Prominent initiatives include the Australian Hockey Centre, Henley Rise, Sam Kerr Football Centre and Queens Park Regional Open Space, as well as the Westfield Booragoon Shopping Centre Expansion, with key highlights outlined in the subsequent summary.
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Greenfield Street Bridge Replacement
Replacement and upgrade of the existing Greenfield Street pedestrian and cyclist footbridge crossing the Canning River between Wilson and Ferndale. The project delivers a wider, modern, and safer shared-use bridge meeting current accessibility and active transport standards. It is funded and managed by the City of Canning to enhance non-motorised connectivity across the river.
Coterie
Coterie is a boutique apartment development offering 18 one, two, and three-bedroom luxury apartments in the heart of leafy Como. It blends modern design with the tranquility of a peaceful neighborhood, featuring architect-designed living, views of the Swan River and Perth City, double-glazed windows, abundant natural light, and premium materials. Located near McDougall Park, Swan River, and Perth City.
Chapel Hill Stage 1 The Promontory
The Promontory is the first stage of the Chapel Hill development in South Como, featuring 86 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments designed with Art Deco influences, offering panoramic views of the Swan and Canning Rivers, and targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification for sustainability.
Australian Hockey Centre
A 163 million dollar redevelopment of the Perth Hockey Stadium at Curtin University's Bentley campus into Australia's premier hockey destination. Construction officially commenced in February 2026 with ADCO Constructions appointed as the head contractor. The project will deliver four outdoor pitches (at least two at International Hockey Federation Category 1 standard), a new indoor hockey centre with two FIH-standard courts, a 1,000-seat covered stadium expandable to 10,000 spectators in event mode, high-performance training facilities including gym, recovery, physio and athlete wellbeing areas, modern broadcast infrastructure, community changerooms, and administration offices for Hockey Australia and Hockey WA.The centre will serve as the official home of Hockey Australia's Centre of Excellence and High Performance Program through to 2042, supporting the Kookaburras and Hockeyroos for the next four Olympic cycles. Targeting a 5 Star Green Star rating, the build will support more than 200 jobs and contribute approximately 34.4 million dollars to WA's Gross State Product. The first of the four new international-standard pitches was completed in May 2025 ahead of major works. The project forms part of the WA Government's PlayOn WA initiative.
METRONET Canning Bridge Bus Interchange Upgrade
Upgrade and expansion of the Canning Bridge Bus Interchange to adequately meet requirements for existing and future passenger demand. Key features include a larger facility with 12 active and 8 layover stands, grade-separated pedestrian access, and a new southern Principal Shared Path connection.
Henley Rise
Henley Rise is a proposed 156-unit housing project featuring two towers (11 and 12 levels) with diverse apartment options. Developed by Blueways Group (Melbourne-based property developer) in collaboration with Aria Land (Perth development management specialists), targeting Perth's growing demand for high-density living with commanding views over the Canning and Swan Rivers. End value of $150m.
Riva Como
A waterfront apartment development of 121 one, two and three bedroom residences with rooftop pool, garden terrace and lounge, positioned on the Swan River foreshore. Sales launched and construction activity underway, with PRD responsible for development and sales.
Mount Pleasant Primary School Redevelopment
Upgrade and expansion of Mount Pleasant Primary School in Mount Pleasant, Western Australia, including new teaching blocks, an upgraded administration building and a covered assembly area to modernise facilities and support enrolments from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school is located at 29 Queens Road, Mount Pleasant, within the City of Melville.
7,187 residents of Manning - Waterford are employed, from a labour force of 7,447. Unemployment sits at 3.5%, with participation at 65.2%. 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 11,003, about 83% 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 Manning - Waterford area boasts a well-educated labor pool, with professional services making up a substantial portion of the economy. The local unemployment rate stands at 3.5%, and there has been an estimated employment growth of 2.0% during the previous year. By March 2026, the number of residents employed reached 7,187. This local unemployment figure sits 0.7% lower than the Greater Perth rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in the area is slightly below the standard, recorded at 65.2% in contrast to Greater Perth's 69.9%. Census data indicates that only 11.7% of residents work from home, a figure that should be interpreted with consideration of the effects of the Covid-19 lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Professional & technical roles demonstrate significant local concentration, with worker representation standing at 1.6 times the broader metropolitan standard. In contrast, construction constitutes a smaller segment of local employment at 6.4%, compared to 9.3% across the wider region. The divergence between local resident workers and the daytime working population suggests that this predominantly residential district provides comparatively few local workplace destinations. AreaSearch examined SALM and ABS figures to show that employment rose by 2.0% during the twelve months ending March 2026, matching the 2.0% expansion in the labour force, which kept unemployment levels relatively stable. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.0% alongside a 2.5% increase in the labour force, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia published employment forecasts from Mar-26 that provide useful context for anticipated future demand in Manning - Waterford. These outlooks span five and ten year horizons and were overlaid with local employment data to project growth trends. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. Translating those industry specific rates onto Manning - Waterford's current employment composition indicates that local jobs should grow by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, with the caveat that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration only and does not incorporate local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Manning - Waterford is $2,146 a week (about $112,000 a year), with median personal income at $805 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,477 a year against an average of $77,857. The average runs 43% 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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According to the latest ATO tax statistics by postcode published by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Manning - Waterford SA2 area recorded a median earnings level of $54,477 and an average of $77,857. These figures sit well above national benchmarks, compared to a median of $60,748 and an average of $80,248 in Greater Perth. Factoring in Wage Price Index expansion of 10.93% following financial year 2023, updated earnings are estimated at roughly $60,431 (median) and $86,367 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places local household income at the 74th percentile ($2,146 weekly), while individual income sits in the 50th percentile.
Income distribution shows the largest single bracket comprises 25.2% of residents (3,324 people) earning in the $4000+ tier, diverging from the wider area where the $1,500 - 2,999 band leads at 32.0%. Affluence is further illustrated by 37.1% of households generating weekly incomes above $3,000, underpinning strong consumer capacity. Housing outlays absorb 13.5% of income, with disposable earnings positioning residents in the 77th percentile and the SEIFA income metric placing the community in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Manning - Waterford had 3,968 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 2% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $341 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month. Rent absorbs 15.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to findings from the most recent Census, the housing inventory in Manning - Waterford was made up of 84.1% separate houses and 15.9% other dwelling types (including semi-detached units, apartments, and other categories), compared with 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative formats across metropolitan Perth. Full property ownership in Manning - Waterford notably exceeded the Perth metro rate, reaching 38.9%, while remaining properties were either paying off a mortgage (34.7%) or occupied by tenants (26.4%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $2,500, substantially higher than the Perth metro median of $1,907, while median weekly rent was $341 versus $350 across the metro region.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Manning - Waterford substantially outpace the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain below the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Manning - Waterford counted 3,968 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,492 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the primary household structure, representing 73.2% of all homes; this includes couples with children (35.2%), couples without children (26.6%), and single parent families (9.3%). The remaining 26.8% of residences are non-family arrangements, consisting of lone person households (22.1%) and group living situations (4.7%). The median household size of 2.6 people is identical to the Greater Perth figure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
44.7% of adults in Manning - Waterford hold a university qualification, including 29.0% with a bachelor degree and 11.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 13.6% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,025 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 995 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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Residents of Manning - Waterford exhibit high levels of formal qualifications, with 44.7% of the population aged 15+ possessing a tertiary degree, substantially exceeding the 27.9% recorded across WA and 29.9% across the SA4 region. This qualification profile provides strong alignment with knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the single largest group at 29.0%, followed by postgraduate credentials at 11.7% and graduate diplomas at 4.0%. Technical and vocational training accounts for 24.4% of qualifications for residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (13.6%). Participation in study is substantial across the suburb, with 33.8% of locals currently attending an educational institution.
This cohort comprises 10.8% studying at the tertiary level, 9.7% in secondary school, and 8.1% engaged in primary schooling.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Manning - Waterford reaches 78 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 2,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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An evaluation of local public transit indicates 78 active transit stops throughout Manning - Waterford, consisting of bus services. These stops are integrated into 9 individual routes, offering a combined 2,218 weekly passenger trips. Public transit access is considered excellent, with typical walking distances of 163 meters to the closest stop. Given the suburb's residential focus, the majority of journeys head outward; private vehicles serve as the main travel method at 79%, alongside 8% by train and 8% by bus. Dwellings have an average of 1.6 vehicles. A relatively modest 11.7% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a metric that may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Transit schedules provide an average of 316 trips daily across the network, translating to approximately 28 weekly services per individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.3% of residents in Manning - Waterford report no long-term health condition. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.7 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 in Manning - Waterford align closely with national averages across AreaSearch measurements of mortality and chronic illness, showing standard rates of common health conditions across both younger and older cohorts, alongside a high private health insurance coverage rate of approximately 58% of the community (~7,650 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported health issues in the area, affecting 7.1 and 6.5% of the populace respectively, while 72.3% of individuals reported having no diagnosed long-term medical conditions, comparable to 71.9% for Greater Perth. Working-age residents demonstrate favorable health metrics with a low occurrence of chronic disease.
People aged 65 and over represent 19.1% of the population (2,514 people), higher than the 15.9% proportion in Greater Perth. Older residents achieve above-average health results, with nationwide rankings surpassing those of the broader local demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
37.8% of Manning - Waterford residents were born overseas and 25.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 76% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.3%) and Australian (19.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is well established in Manning - Waterford, where 25.9% of the populace communicates in a language other than English at home and 37.8% of inhabitants were born overseas. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 51.0% of local residents. Buddhism shows notable local overrepresentation, practiced by 4.5% of the local population compared to 2.7% across Greater Perth. Looking at parent countries of birth, English heritage leads local ancestry at 24.3%, followed by Australian at 19.9% and Chinese at 11.7%, the latter tracking well above the 4.0% regional benchmark.
Several other ancestral backgrounds also show distinct representation, including French at 0.7% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Polish at 0.9% (vs 0.7%), and Croatian at 0.8% (vs 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Manning - Waterford is 39. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 34.3% 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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Age distributions in Manning - Waterford align closely with Greater Perth across all major age segments, with the largest divergence across the four broad cohorts measuring 3.1 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 39 as at August 2026, slightly lower than the 40 recorded at the 2021 Census and 2 years higher than the Greater Perth median of 37 at that Census. Young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) have risen from 22.5% of the population to an estimated 27.8% since the Census. A distinct shift is visible in the younger brackets: the 5 to 14 age group declined from 11.6% to an estimated 9.2%, while the 15 to 24 cohort expanded from 16.0% to 18.8%, without incoming numbers at the lowest ages.
By 2041, senior residents (65+) are projected to account for the bulk of population growth, adding 1,143 residents (45%) to reach 3,657, while the number of children and young adults is forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Manning - Waterford
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 1 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 — 88 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,653 at the 2021 Census → 13,191 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 (506071146). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.