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Perth (West) - Northbridge has an estimated 15,890 residents, up from 12,119 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,771 people, or 31.1%. Growth has averaged 4.9% a year over five years, faster than 95% of areas nationally. 502 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 96.5% of that increase. That puts 3,492 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 for Perth (West) - Northbridge reaches approximately 15,890 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 3,771 people (31.1%) from the 12,119 people enumerated in the 2021 Census. The updated metric combines an estimated resident population count of 15,890 published by the ABS as of June 2025 alongside 502 validated new addresses recorded following the Census. With 3,492 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks in the top quartile for population density across all Australian territories evaluated by AreaSearch. Outpacing both state figures and the national benchmark of 9.5%, the area's 31.1% post-2021 Census expansion establishes it as a regional growth frontrunner.
Net gains were overwhelmingly underpinned by overseas arrivals, accounting for roughly 96.5% of recent population additions. Projections for SA2 districts utilise ABS and Geoscience Australia modelling published in 2024 using 2022 as baseline data. Where specific SA2 coverage is absent, as well as for all forward projections beyond 2032, figures incorporate cohort-specific growth parameters from the ABS Greater Capital Region series (issued in 2023 with 2022 baseline metrics). Driven by anticipated demographic patterns, the district is slated for top-quartile population expansion nationally, adding an estimated 4,417 persons by 2041 relative to latest annual ERP baselines, translating to a cumulative 27.8% gain across the 16 years.
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249 new dwellings have been approved in Perth (West) - Northbridge over the past five years, an average of 49 a year. That places the area in the 91st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 50 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 0% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals across Perth (West) - Northbridge have run at an annual pace of roughly 49 dwellings, totalling 249 homes across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because approximately 13.6 new residents arrived for each completed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), additions to local housing stock are trailing population demand considerably, generating intense competition among purchasers and upward pressure on prices. Construction values average $598,000 per residence, indicating that builders are focusing their pipelines on higher-tier and premium product. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $332.3 million during the ongoing financial year, underscoring solid momentum across the commercial property sector.
Per capita residential building approvals in Perth (West) - Northbridge track at roughly two-thirds of the Greater Perth rate; nevertheless, the district places in the 75th percentile nationally, bolstered by an uptick in building activity across recent periods. This subdued volume relative to nationwide averages reflects both physical maturation and potential local planning limits. Recent residential projects have consisted exclusively of attached formats like townhouses and apartments, catering to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers seeking lower price thresholds. Long-range forecasts indicate that Perth (West) - Northbridge will absorb 4,417 additional residents by 2041, based on the newest quarterly evaluation from AreaSearch. If prevailing building volumes continue unchanged, residential completions will likely lag behind population growth, reinforcing competition among homebuyers and sustaining upward pricing trajectories.
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AreaSearch tracks 50 current infrastructure and development projects inside Perth (West) - Northbridge, worth an estimated $28.4 billion. A further 129 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $50.7 billion. 51 are already under construction and 85 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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Major planning initiatives and civic infrastructure works play a pivotal role in shaping local urban outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 72 significant projects likely to influence the precinct. Prominent developments include the Perth City Link Redevelopment, 21 The Esplanade Mixed-Use Tower, Aboriginal Cultural Centre, and the Perth Concert Hall Redevelopment, with key works outlined in detail below.
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Aboriginal Cultural Centre
The Aboriginal Cultural Centre is a major landmark project situated at the former Terrace Road Car Park site in Boorloo (Perth), connecting with the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River). It will serve as an immersive cultural hub featuring gallery, exhibition, performance, and education spaces to showcase Whadjuk Noongar and broader First Nations heritage. The WA and Australian Governments have jointly committed $104 million for planning and concept design, with Hassell leading the active design phase. The project is anticipated for completion by 2029 to align with Western Australia's Bicentennial milestones.
Perth City Link Redevelopment
A $1.35 billion transformative urban renewal precinct reconnecting Perth CBD with Northbridge. The project is currently headlined by the $853 million ECU City Campus, which officially opened for classes in February 2026 and features a world-class LED facade and media architecture. Major ongoing developments include the 1,146-bed student accommodation tower on Lot 19 by Heitman and Erben (forecast completion December 2027) and a 32-storey build-to-rent tower on Lots 12 and 18 by Oceania Capital Group and Erben Place.The precinct will ultimately accommodate approximately 1,650 new apartments and 244,000sqm of office and retail space.
METRONET
METRONET is the single largest investment in public transport in Perth's history. The program has expanded the rail network by 72km and added 23 new stations. As of early 2026, all major rail infrastructure projects have reached completion, including the Yanchep Rail Extension, Morley-Ellenbrook Line, Thornlie-Cockburn Link, and the Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal. The final rail project, the new Midland Station, officially opened on February 22, 2026, marking the delivery of the program's primary transport goals.
21 The Esplanade Mixed-Use Tower
A 53-storey mixed-use development at Lot 4 Elizabeth Quay featuring 70,000 square meters of premium office space and 176 short-stay accommodation units. The project includes diverse amenities such as a childcare center, gymnasium, retail and cafe tenancies, a restaurant, and a rooftop pool, all designed to activate the waterfront precinct.
James Street Revitalisation
A multimillion-dollar urban renewal project by the City of Perth to transform the James Street entertainment strip in Northbridge into a safer, greener, and more pedestrian-friendly precinct. Key features include new paving, feature lighting, urban greening with increased tree canopy, and wider footpaths. The project also explores the installation of retractable bollards to allow for vehicle closures during major community events and festivals, aiming to create a vibrant destination for dining and culture.
Perth Cultural Centre Rejuvenation
A $55 million Perth City Deal rejuvenation of the Perth Cultural Centre public realm in Northbridge, linking major cultural institutions including the Art Gallery of WA, WA Museum Boola Bardip, State Library of WA, State Theatre Centre of WA, PICA and The Blue Room Theatre. Construction began in January 2025 and remains underway in 2026, with completed areas near PICA and The Blue Room Theatre reopened while further works continue on accessible walkways, landscaping, shade, seating, lighting, public art, hospitality and event spaces.
195 Pier Street Mixed Use Development
A 29-storey build-to-rent development in the Perth CBD delivering 219 apartments. This landmark project is a collaboration between DevelopmentWA, Housing Choices Australia, and Super Housing Partnerships, providing 66 social homes, 44 affordable homes, and 109 market rentals. The building reached its full height in April 2026 and features ground-floor commercial space and a design that pays homage to the area's history as a printing precinct.
Perth Concert Hall Redevelopment
Redevelopment and revitalisation of the heritage-listed Perth Concert Hall to preserve its acoustic qualities, upgrade accessibility, seating, backstage and production facilities, create new public foyers, food and beverage areas, rehearsal and administration spaces for the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, and renew the northern forecourt and landscaping. Main works have been awarded to ADCO Constructions and construction is underway, with official reopening planned for early 2028.
10,541 residents of Perth (West) - Northbridge are employed, from a labour force of 11,700. Unemployment sits at 9.9%, with participation at 77.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% 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 97,756, about 6.2 times the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour pool in Perth (West) - Northbridge is distinguished by advanced educational qualifications, prominent representation across professional services, an unemployment figure of 9.9%, and stable work patterns over the previous year. As of March 2026, employed locals stand at 10,541 persons, though joblessness exceeds the 4.2% rate in Greater Perth by 5.7 percentage points, pointing to latent capacity. Workforce engagement remains exceptionally robust at 77.4%, significantly higher than the 69.9% recorded across Greater Perth. Census records reveal that just 8.6% of workers carried out their duties from home, though this figure reflects conditions surrounding Covid-19 lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local residents comprise professional & technical, accommodation & food, and health care & social assistance. Specialisation is especially pronounced in professional & technical fields, where the local worker concentration reaches 2.0 times the wider metropolitan average. Conversely, construction accounts for only 5.1% of resident employment, trailing the 9.3% benchmark seen in Greater Perth. Maintaining a ratio of 11.0 workers per resident as at the Census, the precinct serves as a major commercial center, providing more employment opportunities than it has residents and drawing commuters inward from surrounding suburbs. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS figures, the period ending March 2026 saw a 0.2% rise in employment alongside a 2.6% expansion in the labour force, which led to a 2.1 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.0% and labour force growth of 2.5%, accompanied by a 0.4 percentage point increase. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context regarding potential future demand in Perth (West) - Northbridge. These outlooks span five and ten-year intervals and have been overlaid with the local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific estimates are applied to the employment composition of Perth (West) - Northbridge, local employment is expected to rise by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years. It is important to note that this calculation represents a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
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Median household income in Perth (West) - Northbridge is $1,966 a week (about $102,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,176 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,025 a year against an average of $81,351. The average runs 40% 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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Aggregated postcode records from the ATO for financial year 2023 compile a median taxpayer income of $58,025 and a mean of $81,351 within the Perth (West) - Northbridge SA2. These figures represent strong positions on a national scale, comparing against $60,748 (median) and $80,248 (average) across Greater Perth. Adjusting for a 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 elevates current modelled earnings to approximately $64,367 at the median and $90,243 on average as of March 2026. Looking at the 2021 Census, individual weekly pay of $1,176 reached the 89th percentile nationwide, while combined household earnings occupied the 63rd percentile.
Income distribution shows a clear clustering in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, which includes 35.8% of residents (5,688 people), closely mirroring the 32.0% proportion in the surrounding metropolitan area. Residential expenses absorb 18.5% of earnings; nevertheless, elevated compensation keeps discretionary income at the 60th percentile, positioning the community in the 8th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Perth (West) - Northbridge had 5,363 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 1% detached houses and 98% apartments. 17% are owned with a mortgage, 71% rented and 12% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,840 a month, a total housing cost higher than 85% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records show that the housing landscape in Perth (West) - Northbridge was composed of 0.5% standalone houses alongside 99.5% other dwellings such as apartments and townhouses, contrasting sharply with the 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings recorded across the Perth metro area. Outright home ownership stood at 12.0%, trailing broader metropolitan levels, with the balance consisting of properties under a mortgage (17.3%) or rental agreements (70.8%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments were $1,840, lower than the Perth metro figure of $1,907, while median weekly rent sat at $410 compared to $350 regionally.
In a nationwide context, mortgage costs in Perth (West) - Northbridge track below the Australian midpoint of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain above the national figure of $375.
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Perth (West) - Northbridge counted 5,363 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,032 today, averaging 1.7 people each. 9% are couples with children, fewer than in 98% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 47% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 43.1% of households in the area, divided between couples without children at 29.4%, couples with children at 8.6%, and one-parent families at 3.8%. Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 56.9%, with single-person residences representing 47.4% and group shared households accounting for 9.4%. The median household size is 1.7 people, smaller than the Greater Perth benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
56.5% of adults in Perth (West) - Northbridge hold a university qualification, including 36.9% with a bachelor degree and 16.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 12.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,457 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,131 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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Qualifications among residents in Perth (West) - Northbridge significantly outpace state and metropolitan standards, with 56.5% of individuals aged 15+ having completed tertiary degrees, compared to 27.9% throughout WA and 30.1% across Greater Perth. This pronounced concentration of higher learning underpins local participation in knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor awards form the largest component at 36.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (16.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational certifications account for 23.9% of post-school credentials among residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (12.8%). Community enrolment in education is notably elevated, with 32.1% of the population engaged in formal study.
This cohort includes 16.3% attending tertiary institutions, 2.9% in primary education, and 1.9% undertaking secondary schooling.
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Public transport in Perth (West) - Northbridge reaches 215 stops on 94 routes, timetabled for about 37,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 100 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.3 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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Transport analysis identifies 215 active passenger transit stops across Perth (West) - Northbridge, incorporating a network of train, bus, and ferry options. These facilities are served by 94 unique transit routes that deliver a combined 37,578 weekly passenger journeys. Transit connectivity is exceptionally high, with local dwellings typically situated 96 meters from the closest stop. For commuting, private vehicle travel is the most utilized method at 37%, followed by walking at 27% and bus transit at 20%. Private vehicle ownership averages 0.3 per dwelling, below broader regional norms, while 8.6% of residents performed their work from home during the 2021 Census, which coincided with pandemic restrictions.
Across all transit lines, services run at an average volume of 5,368 trips daily, representing approximately 174 weekly departures per individual stop. The accompanying transit map highlights the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the area.
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78.6% of residents in Perth (West) - Northbridge report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 85% of areas nationally. 2.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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 metrics compiled by AreaSearch indicate excellent well-being across Perth (West) - Northbridge, characterized by favorable mortality trends and minimal prevalence of long-term conditions across all age cohorts. In addition, private health insurance coverage is exceptionally prevalent, encompassing approximately 60% of residents (9,518 people). The most frequently reported conditions within the suburb are mental health concerns and asthma, affecting 8.5 and 5.8% of inhabitants, respectively. A substantial 78.6% of residents indicated freedom from chronic medical conditions, surpassing the 71.9% recorded throughout Greater Perth. Seniors aged 65 and over represent 10.7% of the locality (1,706 people), below the 15.9% share seen across Greater Perth, and older inhabitants exhibit favorable health outcomes consistent with broader national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
62.1% of Perth (West) - Northbridge residents were born overseas and 43.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 91% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (19.8%) and Chinese (12.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Perth (West) - Northbridge exhibits substantial multicultural diversity, with 62.1% of residents born abroad and 43.4% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the most common religious denomination, accounting for 32.9% of the local population. Buddhism demonstrates the most marked regional variation, encompassing 5.2% of local residents compared to 2.7% throughout Greater Perth. Regarding parental lineage, the three largest ancestry segments in Perth (West) - Northbridge are English at 19.8% (compared to 28.0% regionally), Other at 18.6% (against 11.2% regionally), and Chinese at 12.1% (versus 4.0% regionally). Other notable cultural representations above metropolitan averages include Korean at 1.5% (compared to 0.3% regionally), French at 1.1% (compared to 0.5%), and Spanish at 1.1% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Perth (West) - Northbridge is 32, younger than 88% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 49.1% 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 Perth (West) - Northbridge is heavily weighted toward pre-family demographics. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 indicate that 57.2% of locals are young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44), compared to 30.9% across Greater Perth, while children and youth (0 - 24) make up only 16.9% against a metropolitan figure of 30.5%. The estimated median age sits at 32 as at August 2026, down from 33 at the 2021 Census, and 5 years younger than the Greater Perth median of 37 recorded during that Census (the Australian median was 38).
The 25 - 44 cohort has expanded from 53.7% at the Census to 57.2% of the population. By 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated among young to middle-aged adults, adding 1,582 residents (17%) to reach 10,671, while the retiree and elderly segment (65+) will be the fastest growing proportionally, rising 92% to 3,274 residents.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Perth (West) - Northbridge
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 50 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 — 502 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,119 at the 2021 Census → 15,890 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 (503021297). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.