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Mount Hawthorn - Leederville has an estimated 13,428 residents, up from 11,872 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,556 people, or 13.1%. Growth has averaged 2.0% a year over five years, faster than 80% of areas nationally. 112 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 79.9% of that increase. That puts 3,443 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 resident count in Mount Hawthorn - Leederville reaches approximately 13,428 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 11,872 people, this represents an addition of 1,556 people (13.1%). This expansion is determined using the ABS estimated resident population of 13,402 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 112 validated new addresses recognized after the Census benchmark. The resulting population density stands at 3,443 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the upper quartile among nationwide areas reviewed by AreaSearch. Furthermore, the district outpaced the broader country, where the national average was 9.5%, establishing Mount Hawthorn - Leederville's 13.1% post-2021 census surge as a regional highlight.
Inbound overseas migration formed the backbone of this expansion, accounting for roughly 79.9% of recent net additions. Projections published in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) by ABS/Geoscience Australia form the basis of AreaSearch's SA2 modelling. To bridge data gaps for unlisted SA2s and forecast movements beyond 2032 across all territories, age-bracket growth trajectories from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (utilizing 2022 data) are applied. On the basis of these structural shifts, the locality is slated for an above median population growth compared to national statistical areas. Guided by the most recent annual ERP population numbers, Mount Hawthorn - Leederville is projected to expand by 1,934 persons up to 2041, which equates to an overall rise of 14.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
166 new dwellings have been approved in Mount Hawthorn - Leederville over the past five years, an average of 33 a year. That places the area in the 63rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 33 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 79% 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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Over the preceding 5 financial years, residential development approvals across Mount Hawthorn - Leederville have averaged approximately 33 dwellings each year, generating 166 homes in aggregate. Across this 5 financial years timeframe (between FY-22 and FY-26), the locality added an average of 7.6 new residents per year per finished dwelling, showing that construction is falling well short of demographic needs and heightening buyer competition alongside upward price pressure. Moreover, building approvals for new residential stock indicate an average value of $636,000, signaling builder focus on the higher-end, premium tier. The commercial realm has also seen significant momentum, recording $54.3 million in approved commercial projects during this financial year.
Residential building volumes across Mount Hawthorn - Leederville trail Greater Perth significantly, sitting 51.0% below regional average per person. Such restrained construction activity tends to support asset values and demand for established dwellings. Activity also tracks below nationwide figures, pointing to potential site constraints and a mature urban footprint. In terms of product composition, detached houses represent 79.0% of new projects, while townhouses or apartments constitute 21.0%, preserving the suburban fabric of spacious houses for families. Reflecting an established environment, there are around 411 people per dwelling approval across the suburb. Long-term demographic modelling indicates an anticipated gain of 1,908 residents for Mount Hawthorn - Leederville by 2041, relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If ongoing building trajectories do not accelerate, new home completions could remain behind demographic expansion, further fueling market competition and bolstering local valuations.
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AreaSearch tracks 16 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mount Hawthorn - Leederville, worth an estimated $517 million. A further 138 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $39.9 billion. 49 are already under construction and 77 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Capital investments and urban planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping local development. A total of 29 infrastructure projects have been catalogued by AreaSearch within the surrounding area. Key undertakings include the Scarborough Beach Road Streetscape Upgrade, the Mt Hawthorn Community Centre Upgrade, the Leederville Car Park Redevelopment, and the Mt Hawthorn Town Centre Precinct Enhancement.
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Mt Hawthorn Community Centre Upgrade
City of Vincent is undertaking a phased upgrade of the Mt Hawthorn Community Centre and the surrounding Axford Park precinct. Recent works include a significant roof renewal and interior modernisations of the hall facilities. As of April 2026, the project includes a major lighting upgrade at Axford Park with energy-efficient LED systems to enhance safety and community event support, aligned with the Mt Hawthorn Town Centre Place Plan.
Leederville Car Park Redevelopment
A $300 million plus urban renewal project transforming two central car parks into a transit-oriented mixed-use precinct. The development will feature residential apartments, commercial office space, retail shops, food and beverage outlets, and community spaces. It also includes the delivery of two new multi-storey public car parks for the City of Vincent, providing approximately 484 bays, along with enhanced public open space connected to Oxford Street Reserve.
Mt Hawthorn Town Centre Precinct Enhancement
The City of Vincent is implementing a comprehensive enhancement of the Mt Hawthorn Town Centre through the Mt Hawthorn Town Centre Planning Framework and Place Plan. Key initiatives include the 'Safer Streets' program on Eton, Haynes, and Sydney Streets featuring raised plateaus and pedestrian islands, decorative lighting upgrades at Axford Park, and improved walkability. The project also coordinates the delivery of a minimum of 1,098 additional dwellings within the town centre and surrounding streets to support future growth and local business activity.
Scarborough Beach Road Streetscape Upgrade
This project involves major streetscape and safety improvements focused on the intersection of Scarborough Beach Road, Eton Street, and Haynes Street in Mt Hawthorn. Key features include raised platforms to manage vehicle speeds, dedicated turning lanes to improve traffic flow, bicycle bypass upgrades, and enhanced pedestrian islands. These works aim to improve connectivity to local reserves and support the broader Mt Hawthorn Precinct Transport Study.
Mt Hawthorn Town Centre Planning Framework
A place-making and planning framework guiding future development of the Mt Hawthorn Town Centre along Scarborough Beach Road, between Braithwaite Park and Britannia Road, including Oxford Street. Led by the City of Vincent, the framework implements the state Scarborough Beach Road Activity Corridor Framework at a local level. It aims to create a vibrant mixed-use main street with improved public spaces and tree canopy, safer walking and cycling routes, and better integration with public transport and local businesses.Community consultation including workshops, walkshops, and a 3D scenario pop-up shop closed in September 2024. The project is currently in the Community Engagement Report preparation stage ahead of drafting the formal Planning Framework for Council endorsement.
Litis Stadium Development and Britannia Reserve Upgrades
City of Vincent has delivered a $4.3 million upgrade program at Litis Stadium and Britannia Reserve. Works included new multi sport changerooms with umpire and physio rooms, a public toilet, Floreat Athena clubroom renovations, removal of the old underpass, new paths and landscaping, and a 500 lux floodlighting system suitable for National Premier League football, gridiron and international level training.
City of Vincent Arts Plan 2023-2028 - Mt Hawthorn Public Art
City of Vincent endorsed its Arts Plan 2023-2028 in August 2023 and is using it to guide public art, murals, creative programs and cultural outcomes across Vincent, including Mt Hawthorn. Current delivery is through ongoing arts policy, the Arts Advisory Group, public art registration and town centre place planning rather than a single standalone Mt Hawthorn installation project.
Mount Hawthorn Mixed-Use Development
A six-storey mixed-use development by Cast Developments at 177 Scarborough Beach Road, Mount Hawthorn. The building comprises nine apartments (three 2-bedroom and six 3-bedroom) across the first three floors, two ground-floor retail tenancies, a double-storey penthouse on the fourth and fifth floors, and a basement with 16 car parks and 10 bicycle bays. Designed by Bollig Design Group, the project was approved by the Metro Inner JDAP on 18 February 2025, with an amendment lodged in April 2025.Construction was targeted to commence in 2025 for a 2026 completion.
8,181 residents of Mount Hawthorn - Leederville are employed, from a labour force of 8,591. Unemployment sits at 4.8%, with participation at 77.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Mount Hawthorn - Leederville is characterized by advanced qualifications and a prominent professional services footprint, accompanied by an unemployment rate of 4.8% and an annual employment growth estimate of 1.4%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 8,181, while local unemployment sits 0.6% higher than the 4.2% benchmark in Greater Perth. Labour participation is exceptionally strong at 77.6%, comfortably exceeding Greater Perth's 69.9%. Meanwhile, Census data indicated that 12.1% of workers carried out their roles from home, a metric that may have been shaped by Covid-19 lockdown measures.
A substantial portion of the workforce is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The professional & technical discipline is especially pronounced locally, engaging workers at 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, manufacturing comprises only 2.9% of resident employment, trailing the 5.5% share across Greater Perth. The Census recorded a ratio of 0.8 workers for each resident, reflecting an above-average volume of employment opportunities within the immediate area. AreaSearch evaluated SALM and ABS figures to determine that employment grew by 1.4% and the labour force expanded by 2.7% in the year ending March 2026, which caused unemployment to rise by 1.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth saw employment increase by 2.0%, the labour force rise by 2.5%, and unemployment climb by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia released national employment forecasts from Mar-26 to help anticipate future demand in Mount Hawthorn - Leederville. These forecasts span five and ten year intervals and were overlaid with local employment data to project growth trends. The national outlook indicates a 6.6% expansion over five years and a 13.7% expansion over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these sectoral rates are applied to the employment composition of Mount Hawthorn - Leederville, local employment is projected to grow by 7.0% over five years and 14.4% over ten years. It is important to note that this calculation uses a simple weighting method for demonstration only and does not incorporate local population projections.
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Median household income in Mount Hawthorn - Leederville is $2,632 a week (about $137,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,280 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $70,160 a year against an average of $99,217. The average runs 41% 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 postcode ATO statistics published for financial year 2023, taxpayers within the Mount Hawthorn - Leederville SA2 recorded a median income of $70,160 and an average income of $99,217, positioning the area within the highest national percentiles against Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Factoring in the 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 stand at roughly $77,828 for median earnings and $110,061 for average earnings. The 2021 Census further shows that local personal, family, and household earnings sit between the 93rd and 94th percentiles across Australia.
The $4000+ weekly bracket represents the largest single group at 30.4% (4,082 people), contrasting with the wider metropolitan profile where $1,500 - 2,999 is most common at 32.0%. With 44.5% of earners taking home above $3,000/week, the community exhibits substantial financial strength, spending 13.5% of income on housing, ranking in the 93rd percentile for disposable income, and placing in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mount Hawthorn - Leederville had 4,568 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 64% detached houses and 11% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $425 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,383 a month, a total housing cost higher than 83% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 16.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, separate houses made up 64.4% of the housing stock in Mount Hawthorn - Leederville, while semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other residential types accounted for 35.6%, compared to 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings across the Perth metro area. Outright home ownership matched the wider metropolitan rate of 27.9%, with 39.2% of homes carrying a mortgage and 33.0% occupied by renters. Median housing costs were elevated locally: monthly mortgage repayments reached $2,383 and weekly rent stood at $425, exceeding the respective Perth metro figures of $1,907 and $350 as well as the Australian averages of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for rent.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mount Hawthorn - Leederville counted 4,568 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,167 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 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 68.0%, divided into couples with children (32.7%), couples without children (25.9%), and single parent families (8.1%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 32.0%, which is composed of lone person households (26.9%) and group households (5.0%). The locality records a median household size of 2.4 people, slightly below the Greater Perth metric of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
52.6% of adults in Mount Hawthorn - Leederville hold a university qualification, including 34.1% with a bachelor degree and 12.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 78% of areas nationally. A further 13.1% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 2,270 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,072 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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Educational attainment levels in Mount Hawthorn - Leederville are exceptionally high, with 52.6% of residents aged 15 and over possessing university degrees, compared to 30.1% across Greater Perth and 27.9% throughout WA. By qualification level, Bachelor degrees are held by 34.1% of residents, postgraduate qualifications by 12.8%, and graduate diplomas by 5.7%. Vocational education accounts for 23.0% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of 13.1% in certificates and 9.9% in advanced diplomas. Formal study engagement is extensive across the area, with 30.0% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This comprises 9.7% attending primary schools, 7.6% undertaking secondary schooling, and 7.3% enrolled in tertiary education programs.
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Public transport in Mount Hawthorn - Leederville reaches 69 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 1,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity is supported by 69 active transport stops across Mount Hawthorn - Leederville, accommodating bus services across 8 individual routes that generate 1,811 weekly passenger trips. Access is convenient, with an average distance of 151 meters to the closest stop. For outgoing commuters, private vehicles are the primary mode at 71%, with 11% using bus transport and 8% utilizing train networks. Vehicle ownership sits below the regional norm at an average of 1.2 per dwelling, while 12.1% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census. Across all operating routes, transit frequency averages 258 trips per day, translating to roughly 26 weekly trips per individual stop.
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74.6% of residents in Mount Hawthorn - Leederville report no long-term health condition. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 70.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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 Mount Hawthorn - Leederville are strong across all demographics, with low rates of common chronic illnesses and mortality among both older and younger cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, covering approximately 70% of residents (9,453 people), which significantly surpasses the 59.0% recorded for Greater Perth and the nationwide benchmark of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues reported locally are mental health conditions and asthma, recorded at 8.6 and 6.9% respectively, whereas 74.6% of residents reported having no long-term medical ailments, above the 71.9% figure in Greater Perth.
The working-age demographic demonstrates robust general health. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 12.4% of the population (1,658 people), below the Greater Perth proportion of 15.9%, and experience above-average health outcomes that align with general national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.6% of Mount Hawthorn - Leederville residents were born overseas and 15.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.2%) and Australian (21.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Mount Hawthorn - Leederville relative to standard regional benchmarks, with 28.6% of residents born abroad and 15.3% speaking a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, followed by 41.5% of the community. Additionally, Judaism represents 0.7% of the population, more than double the Greater Perth proportion of 0.3%. Looking at parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Mount Hawthorn - Leederville are English at 26.2%, Australian at 21.8%, and Irish at 9.1%. Distinct cultural communities also show above-average presence, including Italian ancestry at 7.7% (compared to 4.2% across the wider region), Polish at 1.0% (vs 0.7%), and Welsh at 0.8% (vs 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mount Hawthorn - Leederville is 37. 28.8% 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 demographic profile of Mount Hawthorn - Leederville features a younger skew than Greater Perth. As of August 2026, individuals aged 25 - 44 make up 34.9% of the population, up from 33.2% at the 2021 Census and above the 30.9% regional rate. Meanwhile, the 65+ age bracket comprises 12.4%, compared to 15.9% across Greater Perth. The median age is estimated at 37 as of August 2026, matching both its 2021 Census level and the Greater Perth benchmark at that time. By 2041, the senior cohort is projected to see the most substantial gain, increasing by 964 residents (58%) to reach 2,622.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mount Hawthorn - Leederville
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 | Apr 2026 5 months ago all 16 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Apr 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 — 112 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,872 at the 2021 Census → 13,428 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 (503021038). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.