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Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough has an estimated 5,985 residents, up from 5,679 at the 2021 Census — a change of 306 people, or 5.4%. 303 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 72.2% of that increase. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident population of Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough stands at approximately 5,985 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 306 residents (5.4%) compared to the 5,679 people recorded during the 2021 Census. This updated figure is derived from the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population of 5,963 combined with 303 validated new addresses recorded post-census. The region maintains a very low density profile of 0.20 persons per square kilometer, ensuring considerable space for residents. The 5.4% population gain recorded since the census trails the broader SA4 region (8.2%) by only 2.8 percentage points, pointing to resilient demographic fundamentals.
Net overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 72.2% of recent population additions, while interstate migration and natural increase also delivered positive contributions. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (benchmarked to 2022) serve as the foundation for AreaSearch's SA2 forecasts. For locations lacking direct coverage or for modeling trends beyond 2032, figures utilize cohort-specific growth projections from the ABS Greater Capital Region release (published in 2023 from 2022 benchmarks). Based on these demographic patterns, future expansion is projected slightly beneath the median for regional Australia, with current annual ERP benchmarks pointing to an increase of 228 persons by 2041, representing cumulative growth of 3.4% across the 16-year timeframe.
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212 new dwellings have been approved in Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough over the past five years, an average of 42 a year. That places the area in the 50th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 42 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 98% 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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Building approvals across Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough have averaged approximately 42 residential units annually, accumulating to 212 approved dwellings across the preceding 5 financial years. With population inflows averaging 0.6 new occupants per approved home over the recent 5 financial years (from FY-22 to FY-26), additions to housing stock are matching or outstripping local demand. This pipeline provides extensive choice for buyers and creates headroom for demographic expansion above baseline projections, particularly as mean construction costs sit at $332,000—below broader regional benchmarks—supporting affordability. Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $9.5 million during the ongoing financial year, evidencing continuous commercial development.
Residential building activity per capita in Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough outpaces the Rest of WA by 76.0%, broadening purchasing options. The composition of approved residential building comprises 98.0% standalone houses and 2.0% medium-to-high density formats like townhouses or apartments, preserving the low-density landscape and catering to purchasers seeking detached space. With roughly 149 people per dwelling approval, the market remains characterized by low-density development patterns. Forecasts indicate that Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough will gain 205 people by 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current residential construction volumes are positioned to easily satisfy incoming demand, maintaining favorable purchasing conditions while establishing capacity for demographic expansion that could outpace existing projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough. A further 64 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $18.6 billion. 26 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, energy and education & training. 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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Regional trajectory is substantially shaped by strategic transport networks, infrastructure investments, and planned developments. AreaSearch has pinpointed 26 notable initiatives positioned to influence the district, highlighted by the North West Coastal Highway Upgrades (Oakajee Strategic Industrial Area Access), Proposed Northern Commercial Retail Hub (Lot 55 Chapman Road), Glenfield Commercial Retail Hub, and the Moresby Heights - Wavecrest Structure Plan and Wavecrest Estate.
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Dongara-Geraldton-Northampton Route (DGN Route)
Planning study for a resilient future road freight corridor linking Perth with the north-west of Western Australia. The project is currently in the Alignment Definition phase, following completion of the Alignment Selection process in 2023. Main Roads is working with landowners along the Howatharra to Northampton section to confirm a draft concept plan, while a concept for the southern Dongara to Moonyoonooka section is expected in the first half of 2026. The future DGN route will separate regional freight from local traffic, remove heavy vehicles from town sites, and allow triple road trains (RAV 10 vehicles) to travel between Carnarvon and Muchea.This is a high-level planning study only; no funding is currently available for detailed design or construction. The northern section between Howatharra and Northampton is considered the priority, while construction on the southern section between Dongara and Geraldton is not expected until at least 2035.
North West Coastal Highway Upgrades (Oakajee Strategic Industrial Area Access)
Construction of a new access road and intersection on North West Coastal Highway, between Geraldton and Northampton, for the Oakajee Strategic Industrial Area. Includes two, 2 km truck acceleration lanes and approximately 1 km of new road.
Proposed Northern Commercial Retail Hub (Lot 55 Chapman Road)
Proposed commercial retail hub with 17 tenancies planned over 100,000 square metres, including large bulky goods shops, retail spaces, eateries, service station and liquor store. Located on Geraldton's busy Chapman Road, designed to service Geraldton's growing Northern market. Outline Development Plan endorsed by WAPC, able to be built in stages.
Glenfield Commercial Retail Hub
Proposed commercial retail precinct on a 12.24 hectare site (Lot 55 Chapman Road) within the Glenfield Activity Centre Precinct, north of Geraldton. An Activity Centre Plan (SPN 2110) endorsed by the Western Australian Planning Commission facilitates future development of a limited range of service commercial land uses across up to 33,660 sqm of floor space, including bulky goods showrooms, a service station and a liquor store, staged across an indicative four lot subdivision with around 340 jobs projected.Future development remains subject to Local Development Plans. As of early 2025 the undeveloped land continues to be marketed for sale at 9,000,000 AUD plus GST through Geraldton Property Team, with no subdivision or construction yet commenced.
Geraldton Heights Estate
A 393 hectare land holding for sale with a circa 150 ha portion having development approval for 180 green titled lots of approximately 2,000sqm each. Features extensive frontage to the Chapman River and distant Indian Ocean views.
Waggrakine Rural-Residential Structure Plan
Structure plan for the Waggrakine rural residential area on the northern fringe of Geraldton. The plan was adopted by the City of Geraldton-Greenough in December 2010 and approved by the Western Australian Planning Commission on 7 July 2011, with an expiry date of 19 October 2030. It guides subdivision of existing rural residential land with minimum lot sizes generally between 1 and 2 hectares, focusing on protecting regionally significant vegetation, coordinating subdivision through subdivision guide plans, and providing a long term framework for potential future urban expansion of Geraldton's northern growth corridor.
Geraldton Homemaker Centre Expansion
A 30 million dollar expansion of the Geraldton Homemaker Centre on North West Coastal Highway that effectively doubles the precinct to 38,471 square metres of floor space across two parallel buildings. Construction is underway, with a relocated Bunnings Warehouse of 16,743 square metres taking the place of the existing Wonthella store, alongside a 5,072 square metre Harvey Norman, four additional bulky goods showrooms totalling 3,975 square metres, a vehicle service centre and a fast food outlet.A new KFC is part of the precinct upgrade and was reported as opening soon in early 2026. The works involve demolishing about 3,705 square metres of existing space while retaining 12,681 square metres, with the precinct extended toward Place Road and additional car parking added.
Fenix Resources Worker Dwellings
Development of 60 quality dwellings for Fenix Resources workers, with a project value of $30 million.
2,879 residents of Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough are employed, from a labour force of 2,993. Unemployment sits at 3.8%, with participation at 59.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.0% 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 Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough exhibits a balanced distribution across white-collar and blue-collar occupations across diverse industries, featuring a low unemployment rate of 3.8% and year-on-year jobs growth of 2.5%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 2,879, while joblessness sits 0.3% above the 3.5% benchmark recorded for Regional WA. Labour force participation remains comparatively subdued at 59.3%, falling short of the 65.4% benchmark seen across Regional WA. According to Census records, 16.0% of local workers performed their duties from home, an outcome influenced in part by Covid-19 restrictions.
Key employment sectors for the local workforce include agriculture, forestry & fishing, accommodation & food services, and health care & social assistance. Local employment concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing is especially pronounced, recording a share 2.9 times higher than regional averages. Conversely, mining accounts for a modest 6.3% share of local employment compared to 11.7% across the wider region. An analysis comparing Census counts of local workers against the resident labor force suggests that the area provides a relatively contained pool of local job positions. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures indicates that over the recent 12-month period, local employment expanded by 2.5% while the workforce base rose by 3.3%, lifting the unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Regional WA saw employment contract by 0.1%, the workforce grow by 0.3%, and unemployment increase by 0.4 percentage points. Longer-term workforce trajectory can be evaluated using national employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. When these five-year (6.6% national growth) and ten-year (13.7% national growth) projections are weighted against the specific sectoral breakdown of Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough, the local workforce is projected to expand by 5.0% over five years and 11.2% over ten years (note this simple weighting represents an illustrative extrapolation without factoring in localized population trends).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough is $1,276 a week (about $66,000 a year), with median personal income at $664 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,454 a year against an average of $70,256. 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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Aggregated ATO statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch show local earnings exceeding national benchmarks in Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough SA2. Taxpayers recorded a median income of $53,454 and an average of $70,256, compared to Regional WA figures of $59,973 and $74,392 respectively. Factoring in subsequent Wage Price Index expansion of 10.93% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $59,297 for median income and $77,935 for average earnings. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings sit between the 18th and 21st percentiles throughout Australia.
The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket accounts for 28.3% of the population (1,693 individuals), mirroring the 31.1% share recorded across the metropolitan area. Despite lower housing outlays enabling households to retain 89.6% of income, total disposable earnings remain at the 25th percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough had 2,020 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 1% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 53% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $225 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,400 a month. Rent absorbs 17.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.3%. 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 most recent Census, the housing inventory in Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough was heavily weighted toward separate houses at 90.9%, with apartments, townhouses, and other dwellings comprising 9.2%, compared to 88.5% separate houses and 11.6% attached/other dwellings throughout Regional WA. Outright ownership was particularly elevated relative to Regional WA at 52.7%, while 27.3% of homes carried a mortgage and 20.0% were occupied by renters. Median monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,400, sitting well below the Regional WA benchmark of $1,560 and the national figure of $1,863. Similarly, median weekly rents of $225 compared favorably against Regional WA's $265 and the nationwide average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough counted 2,020 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,129 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 76% of areas nationally, against 39% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 69.6% of all households in the district, led by couples without children at 38.7%, followed by couples with children at 23.2%, and single parent families at 7.2%. The remaining 30.4% consists of non-family living arrangements, primarily lone-person dwellings (28.2%) alongside group households (2.0%). Average household occupancy sits at 2.3 people, tracking below the 2.5 person average found across Regional WA.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.4% of adults in Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough hold a university qualification, including 11.4% with a bachelor degree and 1.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 91% of areas nationally. A further 31.7% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 598 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 904 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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University attainment levels across the population are modest, with 14.4% holding higher education degrees compared to the 30.4% national average, highlighting clear scope for targeted education programs. Bachelor degrees form the primary tertiary qualification at 11.4%, alongside graduate diplomas (1.6%) and postgraduate awards (1.4%). Conversely, vocational qualifications are widely held, with 40.9% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical training, comprising certificate courses (31.7%) and advanced diplomas (9.2%). Formal education participation is strong, with 29.5% of the local population actively enrolled in study. This encompasses 13.6% attending primary school, 8.8% in secondary education, and 1.7% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough means driving: households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Local public transport infrastructure within Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough features 13 operational bus stops. These facilities are connected via 5 transit routes, which deliver a combined total of 20 weekly scheduled services. Network access is constrained, with an average distance of 5246 meters separating residents from their closest stop. Given the area's residential profile, outward commuting prevails, with private vehicles serving as the dominant transport mode for 83% of commuters, while 10% commute on foot. Average vehicle ownership is 1.8 per household, outpacing the wider regional average, and 16.0% worked from home according to 2021 Census data (reflecting potential pandemic influences).
Transit service schedules provide an average of 2 trips per day over the combined network, translating to approximately 1 weekly trips per individual stop.
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66.2% of residents in Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough report no long-term health condition. 4.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators across Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough reflect solid overall outcomes, with mortality figures and health conditions aligning closely with national standards, alongside low incidence rates of prevalent medical conditions across both younger and older cohorts. Private hospital insurance uptake reaches roughly 54% of residents (~3,225 people), marginally leading the standard SA2 average, while sitting slightly below the 56.4% level seen in Regional WA. Arthritis (10.2%) and asthma (7.0%) represent the most commonly reported health conditions among local residents, while 66.2% of the population reported no long-term medical ailments compared to 69.3% in Regional WA.
Chronic conditions show elevated prevalence among working-age cohorts. Senior residents aged 65 and over represent 27.1% of the community (1,622 people), exceeding the 19.1% share recorded in Regional WA, with health ratings among older residents performing exceptionally well against nationwide benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough is largely Australian-born, at 85.3% of residents, with 3.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.9%) and Australian (32.3%). 4.7% 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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Cultural diversity metrics in Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough sit below broader Australian averages, with Australian-born residents making up 85.3% of the community, Australian citizens comprising 82.1%, and 96.7% speaking solely English in their households. Religious affiliation is predominantly Christian, representing 53.2% of local residents, compared to 44.6% recorded across Regional WA. Looking at ancestral backgrounds based on parents' country of birth, the three most common heritages are English (33.9%), Australian (32.3%), and Scottish (8.0%). Other represented ancestries exhibit notable local proportions, including Australian Aboriginal at 4.7% (compared to 6.1% across Regional WA), Dutch at 1.5% (matching the regional benchmark of 1.5%), and New Zealand at 0.8% (against 0.9% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough is 50, older than 91% of areas nationally. 16.9% 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 Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough is characterized by mature families and older cohorts. Seniors and retirees aged 65+ make up 27.1% of the population as at August 2026, exceeding Regional WA's 19.1%, whereas adults aged 25 - 44 account for 19.0%, below the 26.6% regional benchmark. The estimated median age stands at 50 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and remaining 10 years above Regional WA's 40 years recorded at that Census, as well as higher than the national median of 38. The 45 - 64 age group has reduced from 32.2% at Census to an estimated 29.5%.
Projections to 2041 indicate adults aged 25 - 44 will see the largest expansion, growing by 329 (29%) to reach 1,469, whereas retiree cohorts, children, and young adults are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 303 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,679 at the 2021 Census → 5,985 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 (511041292). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.