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Parmelia - Orelia has an estimated 12,819 residents, up from 11,286 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,533 people, or 13.6%. Growth has averaged 1.8% a year over five years, faster than 81% of areas nationally. 263 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 52.4% of that increase. That puts 1,637 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count in Parmelia - Orelia stands at roughly 12,819 as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 2021 Census tally of 11,286 people, this represents an expansion of 1,533 people (13.6%). This upward trajectory is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 12,669 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 263 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. Population concentration currently sits at 1,637 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the benchmark across locations assessed nationwide by AreaSearch. Surpassing the broader Australian benchmark of 9.5%, Parmelia - Orelia's 13.6% increase since the 2021 census establishes the community as a regional frontrunner in demographic expansion.
Inbound overseas migration served as the principal driver of this expansion, accounting for roughly 52.4% of total population additions over recent timeframes, with natural increase and interstate movements also contributing positively. Projections published in 2024 by Geoscience Australia and the ABS (using 2022 as a base year) are incorporated by AreaSearch for local SA2 geographies. In locations lacking direct coverage or for timeframes beyond 2032 across all districts, figures are derived from age cohort growth models released by the ABS in 2023 within its Greater Capital Region projections (utilising 2022 data). Forward-looking demographic assessments indicate that Parmelia - Orelia will outpace the median expansion rate across districts tracked by AreaSearch. Applying the newest annual ERP population figures, the locality is projected to add 1,514 persons by 2041, corresponding to a cumulative increase of 10.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
423 new dwellings have been approved in Parmelia - Orelia over the past five years, an average of 84 a year. That places the area in the 88th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 84 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 93% 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 building approvals in Parmelia - Orelia have averaged roughly 84 dwellings annually, accumulating to 423 homes in aggregate. Across the 5 financial years between FY-22 and FY-26, the area absorbed an average of 2.6 new residents per year per dwelling, highlighting substantial underlying demand that bolsters real estate values. New residential construction carries an average expected cost of $311,000, coming in below broader regional figures and delivering relatively accessible entry points for homebuyers. On the non-residential front, $4.0 million in commercial building permits has been logged during the current financial year, pointing to modest commercial construction momentum.
Parmelia - Orelia experiences dwelling approvals at roughly half the per capita rate seen in Greater Perth, yet it ranks within the 84th percentile among regions evaluated nationwide, indicating that construction activity has increased during recent times. The new building output consists of 93.0% detached dwellings and 7.0% attached dwellings, which reinforces the locality's residential character by concentrating family-sized homes that appeal to purchasers wanting ample room. With approximately 106 people per dwelling approved, Parmelia - Orelia demonstrates characteristics typical of an area undergoing active growth. Projections derived from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicate that Parmelia - Orelia will expand by 1,364 residents by 2041. At existing levels of residential building activity, the forthcoming pipeline of housing stock appears well-positioned to satisfy accommodation needs, fostering supportive conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling population increases beyond baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Parmelia - Orelia, worth an estimated $16 million. A further 115 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $45.8 billion. 40 are already under construction and 54 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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Local economic and community momentum is heavily guided by capital works, planning frameworks, and urban infrastructure delivery. AreaSearch has pinpointed 9 distinct initiatives with the capacity to influence the surrounding district. Notable developments include the Parmelia Primary School Modernisation Stage 2, Parmelia Community Centre Redevelopment, Parmelia Oval Sports Pavilion Upgrade, and the Kwinana Education Precinct, with detailed breakdowns of the most significant works outlined below.
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Parmelia Primary School Modernisation Stage 2
Stage 2 modernisation of Parmelia Primary School delivering new early childhood classrooms and a covered assembly area. Works are funded through the WA Government school building program and managed by Building Management and Works (BMW) on behalf of the Department of Education.
Parmelia Community Centre Redevelopment
Planned refurbishment and modest expansion of the Parmelia Community Centre to improve accessibility, modernise the existing facility and provide additional flexible community spaces for local programs and events. The project remains listed within the City of Kwinana capital works program with planning activities underway.
Wellard Green
Wellard Green is a 146-lot residential land estate by Wolfdene in partnership with Blueways Group. Located adjacent to the Wellard Bulrush Nature Reserve and close to Wellard Train Station, the estate is being delivered in staged releases with civil works underway and Stage 1 sold out.
Parmelia Oval Sports Pavilion Upgrade
Replacement of ageing change rooms and construction of new community pavilion with universal access at Parmelia Oval.
Kwinana Education Precinct
Integrated education and residential precinct in Kwinana combining educational facilities with housing development. Future residential estate of approximately 150 homes across 6.2 hectares within walking distance from Kwinana Town Centre. Aims to create a knowledge hub supporting local community growth and educational excellence with mixed housing types and an 8,800sqm central park retaining mature trees.
Bollard Bulrush West Local Structure Plan
A local structure plan proposal covering lots along Bertram Road and Wellard Road on the western side of the Bollard Bulrush Wetland. The framework proposes approximately 97 residential lots, public recreation reserves, and dedicated wetland conservation buffer zones.
Cassia Estate
Cassia is a masterplanned residential community delivered by Satterley Property Group in partnership with DevelopmentWA, spanning two precincts - Cassia Glades in Kwinana Town Centre and Cassia Rise in Parmelia. The estate will deliver 910 homes upon completion across a range of lot sizes, supported by 9 planned parks and open spaces, and close to Kwinana Marketplace, Kwinana Train Station, and a range of schools and childcare. The North precinct is sold out with the Glades and Rise precincts actively selling.A further release is planned for mid-2026.
Wellard West Community Facility
A $6.32 million community infrastructure project delivered by the City of Kwinana to build a modern community center and sports pavilion in Wellard West, providing multi-purpose indoor spaces, changing facilities, and community gathering spaces.
5,592 residents of Parmelia - Orelia are employed, from a labour force of 6,525. Unemployment sits at 14.3%, with participation at 62.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.6% 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 10,817, about 84% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Parmelia - Orelia features a diverse split between professional and industrial vocations, with manufacturing and trade disciplines exhibiting strong representation alongside a 14.3% unemployment rate. As of March 2026, employed locals number 5,592, though joblessness exceeds the 4.2% figure recorded across Greater Perth by 10.1% percentage points, highlighting ongoing employment headwinds. Furthermore, labour force engagement remains subdued at 62.5% versus 69.9% across Greater Perth. Census records show just 4.1% of workers operating from home, though historical pandemic measures must be factored into this baseline. The largest sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
Manufacturing shows substantial local concentration, engaging workers at 1.9 times the rate seen across the wider region. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for a comparatively small share at 3.4%, trailing the 8.2% regional benchmark. Comparing the Census count of locally based jobs against the resident workforce suggests that the area functions primarily as a dormitory suburb with limited commercial job generation inside its own boundaries. Evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics by AreaSearch indicates that during the 12 months to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 0.9% and overall headcount fell by 1.8%, lifting the unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. During the identical timeframe, Greater Perth recorded an increase in employment of 2.0% and workforce expansion of 2.5%, alongside a 0.4 percentage point rise in joblessness. Broader industry outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future labour trends. Projections modelled over five-year and ten-year horizons against local workforce profiles suggest employment changes across sectors. While Australia-wide employment is forecast to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, trajectories differ markedly by industry. Weighting these sectoral expectations against Parmelia - Orelia's current job base indicates potential local employment gains of 5.6% over five years and 12.3% over ten years (note that this illustrative model applies standard industry weightings without adjusting for local population shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Parmelia - Orelia is $1,293 a week (about $67,000 a year), with median personal income at $632 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,183 a year against an average of $68,676. 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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Taxation records compiled by the ATO for financial year 2023 and analysed by AreaSearch position earnings within the Parmelia - Orelia SA2 marginally above the Australian midpoint. Local taxpayers reported a median income of $59,183 and a mean of $68,676, compared against Greater Perth figures of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Factoring in a 10.93% lift in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 brings indexed estimates to roughly $65,652 for the median and $76,182 for the average as of March 2026. Across 2021 Census benchmarks, personal, family, and household earnings within the district sit between the 16th and 19th percentiles across Australia.
The most common individual earning bracket encompasses 31.8% of residents (4,076 people) making between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the 32.0% share recorded across the surrounding region. Housing costs exert significant pressure on household finances, leaving 82.7% of earnings post-shelter and placing the area in the 19th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Parmelia - Orelia had 4,305 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 7% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $270 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,333 a month. Rent absorbs 20.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential stock in Parmelia - Orelia at the latest Census was heavily oriented toward standalone houses at 89.4%, with semi-detached dwellings, units, and other formats accounting for 10.6%, in contrast to the Perth metro distribution of 77.8% separate houses and 22.1% alternative dwelling types. Outright home ownership stood at 23.2%, trailing the broader metropolitan rate, while the balance of properties were occupied under a mortgage (45.4%) or leased by tenants (31.4%). Typical mortgage payments settled well below metropolitan norms at a median of $1,333 monthly, alongside a median weekly rental rate of $270, compared to Perth metro benchmarks of $1,907 and $350.
Relative to Australia-wide figures, local monthly mortgage obligations are substantially below the $1,863 national median, with weekly rents similarly trailing the $375 countrywide average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Parmelia - Orelia counted 4,305 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,890 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 22% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of living arrangements at 66.6% of all households, consisting of couples with children (26.0%), childless couples (21.6%), and single parent families (17.5%). Non-family living structures make up the other 33.4%, comprising single-person households at 30.0% alongside share houses at 3.4%. The typical household size stands at 2.5 people, slightly below the 2.6 person average recorded across Greater Perth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.5% of adults in Parmelia - Orelia hold a university qualification, including 8.4% with a bachelor degree and 1.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 82% of areas nationally. A further 32.0% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,160 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 955 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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Attainment levels across the district point to significant educational gaps, with the proportion of residents holding higher education degrees (11.5%) sitting well underneath the 30.4% countrywide benchmark, highlighting an opportunity for focused community education programs. Bachelor-level credentials represent the largest university cohort at 8.4%, followed by postgraduate awards at 1.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.3%. Conversely, vocational and technical qualifications are prevalent, with 40.6% of the population aged 15+ possessing non-degree trade credentials, comprising certificates (32.0%) and advanced diplomas (8.6%). Engagement in formal learning is substantial across the community, with 29.4% of the population actively undertaking structured study.
Broken down by educational tier, 10.6% attend primary schools, 8.7% are enrolled in secondary education, and 3.1% are participating in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Parmelia - Orelia reaches 115 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 1,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 across Parmelia - Orelia is anchored by 115 operational transit stops providing integrated train and bus connectivity. A network of 9 routes services these facilities, running a collective 1,783 passenger journeys each week. Transit proximity is highly rated, with residents situated an average of 163 meters from their nearest boarding point. Due to the area's suburban nature, external commuting is the norm, with private vehicles accounting for 80% of travel and train journeys making up 10%. Household motor vehicle ownership averages 1.3 vehicles per dwelling, below regional norms, while 4.1% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census (which may reflect pandemic-era workplace restrictions).
Transit services maintain a collective cadence of 254 departures per day across the network, translating to roughly 15 services weekly for each individual stop. The accompanying mapping displays the 100 closest boarding locations relative to the geographic centrepoint of the suburb.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
64.1% of residents in Parmelia - Orelia report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 76% of areas nationally. 6.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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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Assessment of mortality and long-term health metrics by AreaSearch highlights meaningful community health pressures across Parmelia - Orelia, with prevalent conditions evident across younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance participation sits slightly above the national SA2 average, covering approximately 53% of the resident population (~6,832 people), compared with 59.0% throughout Greater Perth. Asthma and mental health conditions rank as the most frequently identified chronic illnesses in the community, diagnosed in 9.0% and 10.4% of the population respectively, while 64.1% of residents reported having no diagnosed health conditions compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth.
Elevated chronic disease prevalence is particularly noticeable among residents of working age. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 14.9% of the local population (1,904 people), tracking below the 15.9% proportion observed across Greater Perth, with elderly health outcomes aligning closely with nationwide benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
33.1% of Parmelia - Orelia residents were born overseas and 16.8% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.7%) and Australian (24.4%). 3.8% 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 in Parmelia - Orelia exceeds the vast majority of Australian suburbs, with 33.1% of residents born abroad and 16.8% communicating in a language other than English in their households. Christianity represents the dominant faith, observed by 41.6% of the local community. The most distinct regional divergence is seen in the Islamic community, which accounts for 1.7% of residents locally versus 3.2% across Greater Perth. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the primary lineages reported across Parmelia - Orelia are English (29.7%), Australian (24.4%), and Other (8.5%). Distinct variations appear in several specific migrant heritages, including Filipino ancestry at 4.5% (versus 1.4% across the broader region), Maori background at 2.4% (versus 0.9%), and New Zealand lineage at 1.1% (versus 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Parmelia - Orelia is 37. 29.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution of Parmelia - Orelia mirrors Greater Perth quite closely, with the greatest variance across any age category measuring just 2.2 percentage points. AreaSearch places the median age at 37 as at August 2026, remaining stable from the 2021 Census and matching the Greater Perth benchmark of 37 logged at that Census. The most noticeable demographic adjustment since the Census is a reduction in the proportion of young people aged 0 - 24, decreasing from 32.7% to an estimated 31.5%. Looking ahead to 2041, older demographics aged 65+ are expected to absorb the majority of local growth, adding 890 residents (47%) to reach 2,795 individuals, while youth and young adult groups are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Parmelia - Orelia
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 | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 4 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 Jul 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 — 263 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,286 at the 2021 Census → 12,819 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 (507031174). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.