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Midland - Guildford has an estimated 12,479 residents, up from 11,087 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,392 people, or 12.6%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years, faster than 78% of areas nationally. 284 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 1,066 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 residing in Midland - Guildford reaches approximately 12,479 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,392 people (12.6%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 11,087 people. That updated count is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 12,249 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 284 validated new addresses confirmed following the Census date. With this resident base, the population density settles at 1,065 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks across regions evaluated by AreaSearch.
Outpacing the 9.5% nationwide benchmark, Midland - Guildford's 12.6% growth rate since the 2021 census establishes it as a regional growth frontrunner. Net gains were predominantly powered by overseas migration, serving as virtually the entire catalyst for local population expansion in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2-level demographic projections published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For locations lacking this coverage, as well as for all projections beyond 2032, age cohort growth models from the ABS 2023 Greater Capital Region release (utilising 2022 baseline figures) are applied. Factoring in these structural population shifts, Midland - Guildford is projected to experience population expansion above the median of areas tracked by AreaSearch. Drawing from the most recent annual ERP statistics, the area is anticipated to add 2,172 persons by 2041, representing an overall increase of 15.6% across the 16 years.
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441 new dwellings have been approved in Midland - Guildford over the past five years, an average of 88 a year. That places the area in the 83rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 88 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 39% 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 Midland - Guildford have averaged roughly 88 dwellings annually, accumulating to 441 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. A balanced ratio of 1.8 people per year relocating to the community for each newly constructed home across the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26) helps sustain stable local property market conditions. Newly approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $358,000, aligning with broader regional patterns. Furthermore, commercial developments amounting to $149.5 million were approved during this financial year, underscoring substantial enterprise investment locally.
Per capita residential building approvals in Midland - Guildford sit at roughly two-thirds of the Greater Perth benchmark, though recent momentum has accelerated, placing the precinct within the 87th percentile across the country. Medium and high-density housing represents 61.0% of recent construction activity, while detached dwellings constitute 39.0%. This emphasis on higher-density formats provides more accessible price thresholds, catering well to downsizers, first-home purchasers, and property investors. With approximately 90 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical traits of an expanding urban market. Projections indicate that Midland - Guildford will add 1,942 residents up to 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. The prevailing construction rate appears well-positioned to satisfy incoming housing demand, creating favourable purchasing conditions and potentially accommodating growth beyond existing demographic forecasts.
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AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Midland - Guildford, worth an estimated $2.84 billion. A further 54 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.66 billion. 19 are already under construction and 34 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major civic developments, and urban planning ventures play a decisive role in shaping local community performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 20 projects with significant expected local influence. Prominent initiatives include METRONET East - Midland Urban Renewal Precinct, The Avenues Midland, New Junction Precinct, METRONET New Midland Station, and METRONET East - Midland, with the primary developments detailed below.
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METRONET East - Midland Urban Renewal Precinct
Long-running major urban renewal program centred on the new METRONET Midland Station (opened February 2026), delivering mixed-use residential, commercial, health, education and hospitality outcomes across multiple precincts. Active components include build-to-rent affordable apartment developments near the station, adaptive reuse of the heritage-listed Railway Workshops (Workshops 2 and 3 currently offered to developers), grouped housing sites and the Clayton commercial precinct. Over $1.2 billion in combined government and private investment has been injected into the local economy.DevelopmentWA is the lead agency driving ongoing land sales and development approvals.
METRONET New Midland Station and METRONET East - Midland
The new Midland Station opened on 22 February 2026, marking the completion of the final piece of the WA METRONET program. Relocated to a more central position between Helena and Cale streets, the three-platform, 6 Star Green Star rated station features a 24/7 pedestrian overpass, a 12-stand bus interchange, a multi-storey car park with around 800 bays, secure bike parking, and 1.7 km of dual track connecting to the new Bellevue Railcar Manufacturing and Maintenance Facility.Designed and built by the Midland Junction Alliance (McConnell Dowell, Georgiou Group, Arcadis and BGE), the station incorporates Noongar cultural motifs and references the area's industrial heritage. It is integrated with the broader DevelopmentWA METRONET East urban renewal program, which is transforming Midland into a vibrant Health and Knowledge Precinct with new residential, commercial, retail, education, health and cultural uses. Adjacent build-to-rent developments at Woodbridge and Midland are set to deliver 176 apartments (140 affordable, 36 social), with further grouped housing and Workshops sites being released through 2026.
New Junction Precinct
An 11-hectare urban renewal project transforming the historic Midland Oval and surrounds into a new town centre for Perth's eastern gateway. The masterplan, finalised in 2018, connects the original Midland Junction with the Midland Gate Shopping Centre precinct and is expected to accommodate 1,500 to 2,000 residents in four to seven storey mixed use buildings. The precinct is planned to deliver around 1,000 to 1,200 dwellings, 23,000 square metres of retail floor space, 12,200 square metres of restaurant space, and 75,000 square metres of office space alongside civic and hospitality uses.Stage 1 is complete, including Junction Parade, Weeip Park, the Whadjuk Boya Ngura shadow arbour, and the eight level Catalyst apartment building delivered by De Mol Investments. Current works in 2025-26 include construction of Grandstand Way and Trackside Entrance, drainage works to Hill View Vista, and service relocations on Morrison Road. Future stages include the Residential Park public open space, the planned Swan Valley Fresh Markets expansion (medical centre and around 130 apartments), and a Providence Lifestyle vertical lifestyle village for over 55s. Cushman and Wakefield have been appointed selling agents for the first two lots released to public sale, with Council resolving in February 2026 to sell Lot 9509 on Junction Parade. The redevelopment is anticipated to take 10 to 15 years and is projected to deliver $990 million to the local economy, $2.2 billion to the WA economy, and around 4,000 new jobs.
Tarpaulin Shop Childcare And Office Transformation
Adaptive reuse of the 1904 state-heritage-listed Tarpaulin Shop (Workshop 10) into a 92-place childcare centre and professional office space. The project includes extensive conservation of the red-brick facade, restoration of original steel louvre windows, and the creation of a 760sqm outdoor sensory playground. The facility serves as a central hub for child services and family advocacy within the historic Midland Railway Workshops precinct.
METRONET East High Wycombe Station Precinct
DevelopmentWA is delivering the High Wycombe Station Precinct within the wider 61 hectare METRONET East High Wycombe Project Area. The 10.64 hectare station precinct, east of High Wycombe Station along Sultana Road West, is planned for well-located housing, mixed-use and commercial development, local services, public spaces and the proposed High Wycombe Community Hub. The structure plan was approved in April 2025, the Community Hub development application was approved in December 2025, and Stage 1 civil works are now underway to build a central connector road and install essential services, with completion expected in early to mid 2027.
Providence Lifestyle Vertical Village
Proposed vertical lifestyle village development including a residential park component. Modern aged care and lifestyle facility planned for Lot 811 in the New Junction precinct. The project represents a partnership between Providence Lifestyle Group and the City of Swan.
The Avenues Midland
Masterplanned residential redevelopment opposite Midland Gate Shopping Centre delivering more than 400 apartments and townhouses across multiple stages with landscaped public spaces and mixed residential outcomes. Construction is underway on staged delivery.
Swan Valley Fresh Markets Expansion
Significant expansion of Swan Valley Fresh Markets site within New Junction precinct. Plans include larger fresh food market, medical centre, and residential apartments. Partnership with City of Swan for land provision.
6,618 residents of Midland - Guildford are employed, from a labour force of 7,189. Unemployment sits at 7.9%, with participation at 68.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 18,377, about 147% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Midland - Guildford maintains a skilled labour pool featuring strong representation in essential service industries, accompanied by an estimated annual employment increase of 4.8% alongside a 7.9% unemployment rate. As of March 2026, employed residents total 6,618, while the local unemployment rate sits 3.7% higher than Greater Perth's 4.2% figure, indicating scope for tighter labour utilisation. Meanwhile, overall workforce participation tracks closely with the Greater Perth benchmark of 69.9%. Census records indicate that merely 6.0% of workers operated from home, a metric that may have been influenced by Covid-19 lockdown measures.
The primary employment sectors for local residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Conversely, professional & technical disciplines are comparatively light, accounting for 5.7% of local workers relative to 8.2% across Greater Perth. Recording 1.5 workers for every resident at the Census, the locality operates as a substantial regional employment destination, drawing in personnel from surrounding suburbs and providing more jobs than it has working residents. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that over the 12-month period, employment grew by 4.8% while the labour force expanded by 4.0%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point decline in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.0% and labour force growth of 2.5%, accompanied by a 0.4 percentage point increase in unemployment. Forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia regarding national employment from Mar-26 provide additional perspective on anticipated future demand in Midland - Guildford. These projections span five and ten-year horizons and have been aligned with the local employment structure to estimate growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Midland - Guildford's employment composition, local employment is estimated to grow by 6.1% over five years and by 13.1% over ten years. It is important to note that this calculation represents a straightforward weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Midland - Guildford is $1,300 a week (about $68,000 a year), with median personal income at $749 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,779 a year against an average of $72,453. 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 taxation data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that earnings in the Midland - Guildford SA2 surpass national levels, recording a median income of $59,779 and an average income of $72,453. In comparison, Greater Perth registered a median of $60,748 and an average of $80,248. Incorporating a 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 lifts estimated values to roughly $66,313 (median) and $80,372 (average) as of March 2026. According to Census 2021 metrics, individual income sits in the 38th percentile ($749 weekly), whereas household earnings fall within the 20th percentile.
The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket encompasses 28.8% of local earners (3,593 individuals), comparable to the 32.0% regional proportion. Affordability constraints are pronounced, with uncommitted earnings sitting at 80.6%, placing the area in the 17th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Midland - Guildford had 4,750 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 51% detached houses and 12% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 50% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,600 a month. Rent absorbs 23.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records show that the housing inventory in Midland - Guildford is split almost evenly between separate houses (50.8%) and other residential formats like apartments and semi-detached properties (49.1%), contrasting with Perth metro's composition of 77.8% separate houses and 22.1% alternative dwellings. Outright home ownership within the precinct trails the wider metropolitan area at 22.5%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 27.8% and rental arrangements covering 49.7%. Financing costs are comparatively modest, with median monthly mortgage payments of $1,600 sitting well below the metropolitan figure of $1,907 and the national benchmark of $1,863.
Similarly, the median weekly rental cost of $300 remains considerably lower than Perth metro's $350 and the wider Australian median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Midland - Guildford counted 4,750 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,346 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 17% are couples with children, fewer than in 92% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 42% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 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 53.3%, comprising couples with children (17.1%), couples without children (20.7%), and single parent households (13.4%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 46.7%, driven primarily by single-person dwellings at 41.5% alongside group shared housing at 5.3%. The typical household size stands at 2.0 people, which is notably lower than the Greater Perth benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.4% of adults in Midland - Guildford hold a university qualification, including 15.4% with a bachelor degree and 4.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.3% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 3,100 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,016 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment in Midland - Guildford sits below broader standards, with 22.4% of residents aged 15+ possessing university qualifications relative to 30.4% across Australia, presenting opportunities for further educational advancement. Bachelor degree holders constitute the largest cohort at 15.4%, accompanied by postgraduate award holders at 4.6% and graduate diploma recipients at 2.4%. Vocational and technical training is widely represented, with 38.5% of the adult population holding applied qualifications, divided between certificates (27.3%) and advanced diplomas (11.2%). Active participation in study is strong throughout the community, with 27.3% of local residents engaged in formal education programs.
Breaking down current enrolments, primary school students make up 8.2% of the population, secondary pupils account for 7.5%, and 5.1% are undertaking higher education courses.
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Public transport in Midland - Guildford reaches 133 stops on 35 routes, timetabled for about 3,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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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The public transit network in Midland - Guildford encompasses 133 active stops spanning train and bus operations. A network of 35 separate routes services these locations, generating 3,780 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is highly convenient, with residents situated an average of 186 meters from their closest stop. Given its largely residential character, most working residents travel outside the suburb, with private motor vehicles being the primary mode (76%), followed by rail (10%) and walking (4%). Vehicle availability averages 0.9 per dwelling, sitting below regional standards, while a modest 6.0% of employees worked from home based on 2021 Census data (which may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Across the entire network, service volume averages 540 trips per day, translating to roughly 28 weekly trips per transport stop. The accompanying mapping highlights the 100 closest stops relative to the geographic centrepoint.
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63.5% of residents in Midland - Guildford report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 93% of areas nationally. 8.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 9.9 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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Analyses of mortality patterns and chronic illnesses by AreaSearch reveal notable health pressures across age groups within Midland - Guildford, with diverse ailments impacting younger and older residents alike. Private health insurance coverage remains relatively widespread, encompassing approximately 55% of the populace (~6,850 people), compared to 59.0% recorded across Greater Perth. Mental health conditions (12.0%) and arthritis (8.1%) represent the most prevalent diagnosed health issues among residents, while 63.5% reported no long-term medical conditions, below Greater Perth's 71.9%. Elevated rates of chronic conditions pose distinct challenges for the local working-age demographic.
Furthermore, residents aged 65 and over comprise 17.8% of the community (2,218 people), exceeding Greater Perth's 15.9% proportion. Health conditions among older residents present heightened concerns, with national burden rankings tracking above those of the broader local populace.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
33.1% of Midland - Guildford residents were born overseas and 18.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.1%) and Australian (22.1%). 3.2% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Midland - Guildford demonstrates higher cultural diversity than most surrounding areas, with 33.1% of residents born abroad and 18.2% utilizing a primary language other than English at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious affiliation, representing 44.6% of residents. The most noticeable variation against regional patterns appears in the Other religious category, which accounts for 1.2% locally compared to 1.4% across Greater Perth. English (29.1%), Australian (22.1%), and Other (8.1%) represent the three leading parental ancestry backgrounds among Midland - Guildford residents. Several cultural groups show distinctive local concentration compared to regional averages, including Filipino residents at 3.0% (vs 1.4%), Maori residents at 1.6% (vs 0.9%), and Croatian heritage at 1.3% (vs 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Midland - Guildford is 39. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 29.4% 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 of Midland - Guildford mirrors Greater Perth closely, showing a maximum variance of 5.0 percentage points across the four main age categories. The estimated median age sits at 39 as at August 2026, declining from 40 recorded at the 2021 Census, yet staying 2 years above the Greater Perth figure of 37 at that Census. Young and middle-aged adults aged 25 - 44 expanded their share of the populace from 28.9% at the Census to an estimated 32.8%. The most substantial demographic increase leading up to 2041 is anticipated among seniors aged 65+, expanding by 1,151 residents (52%) to reach 3,370.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Midland - Guildford
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 | Jun 2026 3 months ago all 11 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 Jun 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 — 284 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,087 at the 2021 Census → 12,479 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 (504031066). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.