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Melville has an estimated 19,421 residents, up from 17,452 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,969 people, or 11.3%. Growth has averaged 1.6% a year over five years, faster than 75% of areas nationally. 157 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 79.6% of that increase. That puts 2,465 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 from AreaSearch, the community of Melville is home to approximately 19,421 individuals as of Aug 2026. This indicates an expansion of 1,969 residents, or 11.3%, following the 2021 Census tally of 17,452 people. This figure is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 19,369 recorded in June 2025 alongside 157 validated new addresses identified post-Census. With 2,464 persons per square kilometer, population density sits within the top quarter among territories reviewed across the country. Melville outpaced the wider Australian growth benchmark of 9.5% with its 11.3% gain since the 2021 census, establishing itself as a regional pacesetter.
Overseas migration represented the main catalyst for local expansion, delivering roughly 79.6% of recent net additions, though natural increase and interstate arrivals also supplied positive contributions. Population forecasts for each SA2 district rely on 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia models starting from a 2022 baseline. Where local figures are unavailable or when projecting beyond 2032 across all sectors, age-specific growth projections from the ABS 2023 Greater Capital Region release (utilising 2022 data) are applied. Looking ahead, Melville is slated to register population growth above the national median, tracking toward a projected gain of 2,401 persons by 2041 relative to recent annual ERP data, corresponding to an overall 12.1% expansion over the 16 years.
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392 new dwellings have been approved in Melville over the past five years, an average of 78 a year. That places the area in the 80th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 79 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 85% 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 Melville have averaged roughly 78 dwellings each year, generating 392 homes over the past 5 financial years. With an inflow averaging 3.8 new residents annually per constructed dwelling across the past 5 financial years (from FY-22 through FY-26), housing supply is trailing incoming demand, a dynamic that commonly accelerates buyer competition and elevates real estate pricing. Approved dwellings have registered an average construction value of $696,000, underscoring an emphasis by builders on upscale, premium residential stock. Furthermore, commercial building approvals reached $15.0 million during this financial year, reflecting a steady pace of non-residential development activity.
On a per-capita basis, residential approvals in Melville reach approximately three-quarters of the pace recorded across Greater Perth, placing the district in the 56th percentile among national markets. Detached dwellings account for 85.0% of recent construction activity while medium and high-density builds make up 15.0%, preserving an established suburban fabric dominated by spacious residences tailored for families. A metric of roughly 248 people per approval illustrates an evolving local market. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projections, Melville is anticipated to incorporate 2,349 additional residents by 2041. While ongoing residential construction demonstrates a reasonable alignment with future population expansion, increasing buyer demand may intensify market competition over time.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Melville, worth an estimated $30 million. A further 94 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $30.7 billion. 31 are already under construction and 33 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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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Strategic infrastructure enhancements, capital investments, and town planning frameworks play a central role in guiding community development. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 16 key projects positioned to shape the locality. Notable undertakings include the Attadale Reserve Masterplan & Sports Facilities Upgrade, Westfield Booragoon Shopping Centre Expansion, Myaree Business Area Master Plan, alongside the Fremantle to Murdoch and Cockburn Central Transport Capacity initiative, with the most critical works outlined below.
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Attadale Reserve Masterplan & Sports Facilities Upgrade
Proposed upgrade of Attadale Reserve on the Swan River foreshore, planned to include a new sports pavilion, changerooms, floodlighting and landscape improvements. The project sits within the City of Melville's implementation of the Attadale Alfred Cove Foreshore Master Plan (AACFMP), completed in 2021, under which the City has been progressively upgrading changerooms and floodlighting across a number of its reserves.
Melville District Activity Centre Plan - Palmyra Precinct
Statutory activity centre plan guiding higher density mixed use redevelopment across the Melville District Centre, which spans parts of Palmyra, Melville, Attadale and Bicton around the Melville Plaza Shopping Centre and the Canning Highway and Stock Road intersection. Approved by the Western Australian Planning Commission on 8 August 2017, the plan is the principal planning document for the centre and sets place based controls for land use, building height, plot ratio, setbacks and public realm, replacing earlier precinct level structure planning for this part of Palmyra.It is applied alongside City of Melville Local Planning Scheme No. 6, which assigns the centre a maximum plot ratio of 1.2 and is implemented progressively as individual development applications and local development plans are lodged. Implementation is active: a six storey mixed use development at 36 and 38 Waddell Road, 391 Canning Highway and 167 Stock Road, Palmyra, valued at about 100 million dollars and comprising a residential aged care facility, independent living apartments, a medical centre, shop and restaurant, has been progressed through the Metro Inner Joint Development Assessment Panel, with an amendment application (DAP/23/02413) lodged in June 2025 and determined in October 2025. Separately, the City of Melville is midway through a multi year review of Local Planning Scheme No. 6 aimed at supporting a target of 18,000 additional dwellings by 2050 through targeted density increases around activity centres and along the Canning Highway corridor. A revised residential density approach was presented to Council on 16 June 2026, with a further round of community consultation anticipated from late July 2026, a draft report to Council in October 2026 and submission to the WAPC in Q4 2026 or Q1 2027. Approved activity centre plans such as this one operate independently of the scheme review and are not directly amended by it.
Attadale Rehabilitation Hospital - Ward Extension & Redevelopment
Redevelopment and expansion of the former Attadale Private Hospital under Ramsay Health Care, transitioning the facility to a dedicated private rehabilitation hospital. Works included a 7-bed ward extension completed in 2019, bringing the facility to 39 licensed beds. The hospital is now the only private rehabilitation-focused facility south of the Swan River in Perth, offering inpatient care, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and recovery support services.
Blackwall Reach Precinct Redevelopment
Blackwall Reach is a major urban renewal project in Bicton, transforming former public housing into a vibrant residential precinct. The redevelopment delivers over 400 new dwellings including a mix of social, affordable, and private apartments and townhouses. Key features include the preservation of riverfront parkland, protection of limestone cliff forms, and enhanced public open space within the Jenalup Locality Plan.
Westfield Booragoon Shopping Centre Expansion
Proposed extension to the substantial commencement period for a shopping centre expansion. The development approval was initially granted in 2023.
LeisureFit Booragoon Spray Park and Spa Refurbishment
Replacement of the outdoor spray park including softfall and shade sails. Refurbishment of the Health Lounge, spa, and sauna facilities including retiling, repainting, and fixture upgrades at LeisureFit Booragoon.
Point Walter Recreation and Conference Centre Redevelopment
Proposed upgrade and expansion of the existing Point Walter Recreation and Conference Centre, providing modern and functional facilities for school and community camps, conferences, and workshops. The wider precinct is a site of deep cultural significance to the Whadjuk Noongar people, known as Dyoondalup. Recent completed works in the broader Point Walter Reserve include the Dyoondalup Bike Park and playground upgrades.
Myaree Business Area Master Plan
The Myaree Business Area Master Plan aims to address issues and challenges affecting the area and establish a long-term vision to sustain its core role as a significant place of business and economic investment within the City of Melville. It considers local centres (Hulme Court and Marshall Road), public realm, traffic and car parking, land-use, interface with adjoining areas, infrastructure, and branding.
10,914 residents of Melville are employed, from a labour force of 11,072. Unemployment sits at 1.4%, with participation at 68.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 17,691, about 91% 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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Melville features an exceptionally qualified labour pool, prominent representation across core essential service industries, and a low jobless rate of 1.4%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 10,914, whilst the local unemployment rate stood 2.8% lower than the 4.2% documented across Greater Perth, with local workforce engagement aligning closely with the 69.9% recorded across the broader metro area. Census records indicate that 11.9% of workers conducted their duties from home, an outcome that should be viewed in light of contemporary Covid-19 restrictions. The primary sectors providing jobs to local residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, along with professional & technical services.
Education & training represents a prominent area of local specialization, capturing a workforce share 1.4 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, the administrative & support industry accounts for merely 2.3% of the resident workforce, underperforming the 3.3% mark for Greater Perth. Given the balance between the Census working population and resident workforce totals, the largely residential nature of the suburb translates to relatively modest volumes of local employment. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures shows that over the past 12-month period, the local labour force contracted by 0.9% as overall employment fell by 1.1%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage points increase in unemployment. In comparison, Greater Perth experienced a 2.0% lift in employment, a 2.5% increase in its labour force, and a 0.4 percentage points climb in joblessness. National employment outlooks published in Mar-26 by Jobs and Skills Australia shed light on future workforce trends within Melville. Projected across five and ten-year intervals, these macro forecasts have been correlated with local industry representation to outline possible trajectory patterns. While nationwide workforce numbers are slated to rise by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, performance will vary substantially by trade. Applying these sector-level expectations to Melville's current employment profile indicates prospective local employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (noting that this represents an unadjusted weighted extrapolation intended for demonstration rather than an estimate incorporating discrete local population models).
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Median household income in Melville is $2,292 a week (about $119,000 a year), with median personal income at $995 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,861 a year against an average of $99,496. The average runs 53% 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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ATO postcode records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate a median taxpayer income of $64,861 and a mean of $99,496 within the Melville SA2. These figures position the locality within the highest percentile nationwide, substantially exceeding the Greater Perth median of $60,748 and mean of $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index appreciation of 10.93% following financial year 2023, modeled values reach roughly $71,950 for the median and $110,371 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places Melville's individual, family, and household earnings between the 78th and 83rd percentiles across Australia.
Among local earners, 26.9% (comprising 5,224 individuals) generate $4000+ weekly, outpacing the wider metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket constitutes the largest share at 32.0%. Affluence is further illustrated by the 39.4% of households earning more than $3,000 per week, reinforcing robust local spending capacity. Households retain 87.0% of gross earnings once housing expenses are met, underscoring solid discretionary reserves, while the suburb ranks in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Melville had 6,404 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 77% detached houses and 3% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,420 a month. Rent absorbs 18.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.4%. 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 most recent Census, standalone houses represented 76.5% of residential stock in Melville, with alternative formats (including apartments, townhouses, and attached dwellings) constituting 23.4%, compared to 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings across metro Perth. Outright property ownership reached 42.5%, noticeably higher than the broader Perth metropolitan standard, while mortgaged properties accounted for 40.2% and rented dwellings comprised 17.3%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $2,420 and median weekly rental outlays reached $420, running well above the respective Perth metro benchmarks of $1,907 and $350. When measured against nationwide figures, Melville exceeds the Australian average monthly mortgage payment of $1,863 and the national weekly rent benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Melville counted 6,404 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,127 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 25% 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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Family units constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 73.4%, comprising couples with children at 37.5%, childless couples at 25.6%, and single parent families making up 9.4%. Non-family dwellings account for the remaining 26.6%, consisting of single-occupant homes at 24.6% and shared group residences at 2.0%. The local median of 2.6 people per household aligns identically with the Greater Perth standard.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
40.4% of adults in Melville hold a university qualification, including 27.7% with a bachelor degree and 8.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 90% of areas nationally. A further 18.2% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 4,343 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,115 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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Academic credentials across Melville substantially outpace broader regional baselines, with 40.4% of community members aged 15+ possessing higher education degrees, compared to 27.9% throughout WA and 28.6% across the SA4 region. This notable intellectual capital ensures strong alignment with knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent 27.7% of qualifications, complemented by postgraduate qualifications (8.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.4%). Vocational and technical training is likewise widespread, with 29.5% of residents aged 15+ holding practical accreditations, divided between advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (18.2%). Engagement with learning institutions is substantial, as 30.6% of residents are currently undertaking educational courses.
Within this cohort, 9.9% are attending secondary school, 9.7% are enrolled in primary education, and 6.5% are engaged in tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Melville reaches 80 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 2,300 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 1.6 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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Melville contains 80 operational public transit boarding points consisting of bus connections. These facilities are linked by 11 discrete routes that provide an aggregate of 2,288 passenger services each week. Local transit connectivity is strong, with typical walking distances to the closest boarding point averaging 220 meters. As an established suburban enclave, outgoing work journeys predominate, with private motor vehicles representing the primary mode of travel at 83%, followed by 7% via bus and 6% using rail. Household vehicle availability averages 1.6 cars per residence. In addition, 11.9% of residents worked remotely according to 2021 Census data, a figure potentially shaped by COVID-19 settings.
Transit services maintain an average volume of 326 trips each day across the complete route network, translating to roughly 28 services per week at each individual boarding point.
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72.2% of residents in Melville report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 90% of areas nationally. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 70.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates show outstanding overall health indicators in Melville, highlighted by an exceptionally low incidence of typical medical ailments across all age brackets. Private health insurance participation is remarkably widespread, covering approximately 70% of residents (equating to 13,672 people), which outstrips the Greater Perth rate of 59.0% and the nationwide benchmark of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses among residents, reported by 7.1 and 6.8% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 72.2% of individuals recorded no ongoing medical issues, compared with 71.9% across Greater Perth.
The working-age demographic demonstrates strong physical wellbeing with minimal chronic disease. Residents aged 65 and over account for 19.2% of the local population (3,730 people), exceeding the 15.9% benchmark for Greater Perth. While older cohorts exhibit robust health overall, their relative national ranking is slightly lower than that of the broader local populace.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.7% of Melville residents were born overseas and 11.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.6%) and Australian (23.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Melville demonstrates higher cultural diversity than typical benchmarks, with 11.6% of household members communicating in a language other than English at home and 26.7% having been born abroad. Christianity stands as the leading religious affiliation, identified by 54.1% of the community compared to 45.0% across Greater Perth. Regarding ancestral background based on parents' birth countries, the primary heritages in Melville comprise English at 29.6%, Australian at 23.8%, and Irish at 8.4%. Several other cultural backgrounds also show notable divergence from regional patterns, including Italian background at 7.1% (versus 4.2% regionally), Croatian representation at 1.4% (against 0.8% across the broader region), and Welsh heritage at 0.9% (compared to 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Melville is 42. 24.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Melville aligns closely with Greater Perth patterns, exhibiting a maximum divergence of 8.8 percentage points across the four main demographic tiers. The median age is estimated at 42 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census result and sitting 5 years above the Greater Perth baseline of 37 recorded at that Census. By 2041, senior and retired residents (65+) are forecast to record the strongest increase, growing by 1,768 (47%) to reach 5,499, while populations of children and younger adults are anticipated to decline over that timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Melville
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
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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 7 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 — 157 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (17,452 at the 2021 Census → 19,421 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 (507041181). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.