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Port Kennedy has an estimated 14,790 residents, up from 13,477 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,313 people, or 9.7%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. 274 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 71.1% of that increase. That puts 697 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 of Port Kennedy stands at approximately 14,790 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,313 individuals (9.7%) compared to the 13,477 residents counted during the 2021 Census. This updated estimate builds upon ABS figures showing an estimated resident population of 14,778 as of June 2025 alongside 274 validated new addresses recorded following the Census date. Consequently, population density settles at 697 persons per square kilometer, tracking closely with typical benchmarks recorded across locations evaluated by AreaSearch. With an expansion rate of 9.7% since the 2021 census, Port Kennedy outpaced the national rate (9.5%), establishing itself among the leading growth localities within the broader district.
Overseas migration served as the principal catalyst for local population gains, accounting for roughly 71.1% of recent net additions, though natural increase and interstate arrivals also contributed positively. Projections published in 2024 by ABS and Geoscience Australia utilizing 2022 baseline figures have been integrated by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. For SA2 territories lacking this coverage, as well as for all post-2032 projections, AreaSearch applies age-cohort expansion rates sourced from ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (issued in 2023 utilizing 2022 data). In line with projected demographic trajectories, Port Kennedy is expected to track within the lower quartile of statistical areas assessed by AreaSearch, with forecasts anticipating an additional 375 persons by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP metrics, representing a cumulative increase of 2.5% across the 16 years.
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314 new dwellings have been approved in Port Kennedy over the past five years, an average of 62 a year. That places the area in the 83rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 63 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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Over the past 5 financial years, residential building consents in Port Kennedy have maintained an annual pace of roughly 62 units, culminating in 314 homes. Between FY-22 and FY-26 across the past 5 financial years, each newly approved dwelling corresponded to an average intake of 2.7 new residents per year, signaling robust underlying demand capable of sustaining local real estate valuations, with new residences reflecting an average construction cost of $474,000. In addition, non-residential activity has seen $9.2 million in commercial development approvals during the current financial year, pointing to subdued commercial building activity.
Residential development in Port Kennedy occurs at a markedly lower rate than across Greater Perth (falling 54.0% below the per-capita regional benchmark). While this constrained addition of new housing stock generally bolsters pricing power and demand across established homes, building volumes have recently experienced an uptick. Detached dwellings represent 98.0% of recent construction while medium and high-density housing accounts for 2.0%, reinforcing the low-density fabric of the neighborhood and catering to buyers seeking expansive standalone homes. Registering roughly 133 people per approval, the locality exhibits characteristics typical of an expanding residential community. According to the latest quarterly analysis from AreaSearch, Port Kennedy is projected to welcome 363 additional inhabitants by 2041. Ongoing construction volumes appear well-positioned to satisfy this forthcoming housing requirement, fostering balanced market fundamentals for prospective buyers while leaving room to accommodate population gains in excess of baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Port Kennedy, worth an estimated $2.2 billion. A further 127 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $49.5 billion. 44 are already under construction and 62 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure investments, major works, and strategic planning initiatives exert a significant influence on neighborhood development and regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 5 key projects positioned to influence the surrounding locality, prominently including the Kennedy Bay Coastal Community, Port Kennedy Industrial Estate, Koorana Reserve Sports Complex Upgrade, and DHA Defence Housing Program - Rockingham, with the primary initiatives summarized below.
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Kennedy Bay Coastal Precinct Development
A major coastal masterplanned precinct spanning 66 hectares along 4.5km of coastline in Port Kennedy. The development includes 445 residential lots, a coastal main street village, public jetty, nature playground, and an upgraded 18-hole Links Kennedy Bay golf course.
Kennedy Bay Coastal Community
A $425 million mixed-use coastal masterplanned community on 66 hectares in Port Kennedy, approximately 60km south of Perth. The project delivers over 900 residential lots (180sqm to 600sqm) with land releases, house and land packages, and Into Place townhouses. Amenities include the redesigned 18-hole Links Kennedy Bay Golf Course (fully reopened November 2025 after a $18 million redevelopment by Graham Marsh Golf Design), a new clubhouse (WA Commercial Architecture Prize 2022), and Birdie Bar and Restaurant (open since 2021).The Long Point Brewing Co., a $13 million two-storey brewpub with 500-guest capacity, commenced construction in March 2025 and is expected to open in 2026. A 140m public jetty and foreshore activation precinct received planning approval in October 2025, with construction anticipated from early 2026. A village centre with boutique retail, grocer, and wellness tenancies is progressing, with Stage 3 registrations of interest open. The display village launched in 2024 remains open.
Port Kennedy Foreshore Shared Path Upgrade
Comprehensive renewal and widening of the 3.1km coastal shared pedestrian and cycle path between Capella Pass and the Port Kennedy Boat Ramp. Works incorporate asphalt resurfacing, universal access pram ramps, and dedicated emergency access improvements.
Port Kennedy Business Enterprise Park Structure Plan
A 67-hectare business enterprise structure plan providing an employment hub for light industrial, service commercial, and office uses, alongside an 18-hectare wetland conservation area.
Lots 4 & 17 Port Kennedy Drive Industrial Estate
DevelopmentWA is delivering a 67 hectare industrial estate at the intersection of Port Kennedy Drive and Ennis Avenue. The project will provide approximately 115 industrial lots for commercial, light and heavy industrial uses. Initial remediation and rehabilitation works are underway, with this first phase scheduled for completion in August 2026 ahead of future civil development and staged land releases.
Karnup Station Precinct
The Karnup Station Precinct is a major transit-oriented masterplanned community on the Mandurah rail line, around 60km south of Perth in the City of Rockingham. The Western Australian Planning Commission finalised Metropolitan Region Scheme Amendment 1417 in May 2025, rezoning approximately 46 hectares of Karnup land from Rural and Railways reservation to Urban, Parks and Recreation, and Railways zones to enable the new station and surrounding precinct. In November 2025, the State Government and DevelopmentWA announced Mirvac as preferred proponent to lead the residential masterplan.Mirvac will deliver the first stage across 155 hectares of the broader 484-hectare site, comprising approximately 1,500 homes including social, affordable, market and land-lease housing, a primary school and a local commercial centre. The full precinct is planned to deliver more than 4,000 homes over a 20-year horizon, eventually housing over 10,000 residents and supporting capacity for AUKUS-related growth at Henderson and HMAS Stirling. Commercial details of the DevelopmentWA-Mirvac partnering agreement are due to be finalised by mid-2026, with construction expected in subsequent years.
Hamelin Park
A completed boutique coastal residential estate comprising 67 lots in Secret Harbour. Developed by Monument (M Group), the estate is positioned near pristine beaches, schools, and shopping centers. It offered a mix of lot sizes for families and first home buyers and is now fully sold out.
Karnup District Structure Plan
The Karnup District Structure Plan is a comprehensive planning framework for a 2,000-hectare urban expansion area in the City of Rockingham. It will guide future land uses including residential precincts, a new district centre, education facilities, parks, and integration with the future METRONET Karnup Station.
7,619 residents of Port Kennedy are employed, from a labour force of 8,185. Unemployment sits at 6.9%, with participation at 68.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,365, 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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Port Kennedy features a balanced distribution of professional and trade-based occupations, underpinned by substantial representation across industrial and manufacturing trades, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.9%. As of March 2026, employed locals number 7,619 individuals, while local joblessness exceeds Greater Perth's level of 4.2% by 2.7%, with labor market participation sitting near the broader metropolitan benchmark of 69.9%. Census records indicate that only 6.6% of working residents carried out their duties from home, though historical Covid-19 restrictions provide relevant context for these figures. The primary employment sectors among local workers include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
Manufacturing stands out with pronounced local concentration, capturing a workforce proportion 1.5 times the broader metropolitan standard. Conversely, professional & technical occupations maintain a comparatively light footprint, employing 3.9% of working residents versus 8.2% across the wider region. An analysis comparing Census workplace population counts against total resident numbers indicates that local employment capacity within the area remains relatively constrained. AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that in the 12 months to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 0.9% as total employment fell by 1.4%, causing unemployment to climb by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Perth experienced a 2.0% increase in employment and a 2.5% rise in its labor pool, accompanied by an identical 0.4 percentage point uptick in unemployment. Further context regarding future labor demand in Port Kennedy is provided by Jobs and Skills Australia projections dated Mar-26. These five- and ten-year occupational models have been applied against the local industry baseline to project prospective workforce shifts. Nationally, total employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across industry categories. Aligning these sectoral projections with Port Kennedy's existing industrial profile indicates projected local job growth of 5.7% over five years and 12.5% over ten years (note that this modeling represents a baseline weighted extrapolation for reference and excludes localized demographic forecasts).
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Median household income in Port Kennedy is $1,921 a week (about $100,000 a year), with median personal income at $755 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,167 a year against an average of $71,778. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ATO postcode figures for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the Port Kennedy SA2 outpace the national benchmark, showing a median of $59,167 alongside a mean of $71,778. Across Greater Perth, by contrast, the corresponding metrics sit at a median of $60,748 and an average of $80,248. Factoring in cumulative Wage Price Index expansion of 10.93% following financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $65,634 for median income and $79,623 for average earnings. Census findings position local household remuneration at the 60th percentile ($1,921 weekly), whereas individual earnings track at the 39th percentile.
In terms of earnings brackets, 37.0% of local earners (5,472 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income tier, closely mirroring regional patterns where 32.0% occupy this cohort. Housing expenditures absorb 15.3% of income, yet solid overall earnings maintain net disposable income at the 61st percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Port Kennedy had 4,488 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 0% apartments. 54% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,700 a month. Rent absorbs 18.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, the housing inventory in Port Kennedy consisted of 93.9% standalone houses and 6.1% semi-detached, apartment, and other non-freestanding residences, compared to the Perth metropolitan composition of 77.8% separate houses and 22.1% alternative formats. Outright home ownership in Port Kennedy stood at 22.5%, lagging behind the broader Perth metro standard, with mortgaged properties comprising 54.2% and rental dwellings making up 23.3%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments in the locality were notably lower than the metropolitan figure at $1,700, while median weekly rent matched the Perth metro standard at $350, against regional benchmarks of $1,907 and $350 respectively.
Relative to national figures, Port Kennedy residents pay less than the Australian median mortgage of $1,863 per month and less than the nationwide weekly rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Port Kennedy counted 4,488 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,925 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 17% 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 predominant living arrangement, representing 80.9% of all local households, divided between couples raising children (38.3%), couples without offspring (26.6%), and single parent families (15.0%). Non-family living situations account for the remaining 19.1%, consisting of single-person households at 16.8% and group households at 2.3%. The typical household size sits at 2.8 people, exceeding the Greater Perth metropolitan benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.6% of adults in Port Kennedy hold a university qualification, including 8.4% with a bachelor degree and 1.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 34.5% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 1,998 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 958 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment in the district indicates an area of focus, as tertiary graduation rates (11.6%) track considerably below the nationwide figure of 30.4%, highlighting a distinct scope for educational programs and development. Within higher education, bachelor degrees represent the largest share at 8.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational and technical qualifications are prevalent, with 45.5% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, broken down into certificate qualifications (34.5%) and advanced diplomas (11.0%). Engagement with formal study is robust throughout the suburb, with 32.0% of local inhabitants actively enrolled in educational courses.
This student population includes 11.3% attending primary school, 10.8% enrolled in secondary school, and 3.5% engaged in higher or tertiary education.
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Public transport in Port Kennedy reaches 71 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 880 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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 transportation infrastructure in Port Kennedy comprises 71 operational transit stops catering to bus services. Across these facilities, 4 distinct bus routes operate to deliver 880 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport connectivity is solid, with local residents situated an average distance of 228 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the predominantly suburban residential environment, the majority of workers commute outward, with personal motor vehicles serving as the primary mode of travel for 84% of commuters, while 8% travel by train. Household motor vehicle availability stands at an average of 1.7 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average, while a modest 6.6% of workers carried out their jobs from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect prevailing COVID-19 circumstances.
Transit service frequency across the network provides an average of 125 trips per day across all routes, delivering roughly 12 weekly trips per individual stop.
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67.2% of residents in Port Kennedy report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 85% of areas nationally. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments by AreaSearch highlight notable public health considerations for Port Kennedy, based on evaluations of mortality trends and long-term health conditions that show elevated occurrences across both younger and older cohorts, alongside private health insurance coverage extending to roughly 55% of the local population (~8,119 people), compared to 59.0% recorded across Greater Perth. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most widespread medical issues diagnosed locally, affecting 9.7 and 8.1% of the community respectively, while 67.2% of residents report no ongoing chronic health conditions, in contrast to 71.9% across Greater Perth.
Working-age adults display higher than typical rates of long-term health conditions. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 14.2% of the local community (2,094 people), a smaller share than the 15.9% seen across Greater Perth, with older residents experiencing health outcomes that align broadly with wider national patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.7% of Port Kennedy residents were born overseas and 7.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (36.3%) and Australian (25.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity within Port Kennedy is higher than average, with 30.7% of residents born abroad and 7.3% using a language other than English in their homes. Christianity stands as the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 42.6% of the local community. The most notable proportional variation appears in the Islamic community, which represents 0.7% of local residents relative to 3.2% recorded across Greater Perth. Regarding ancestral heritage based on parents' birthplaces, the three most common backgrounds among Port Kennedy residents are English at 36.3% (exceeding the regional level of 28.0%), Australian at 25.4%, and Scottish at 7.7%.
Specific ethnic representations also show distinct variance from regional patterns, including Maori background at 2.4% (against 0.9% regionally), Welsh heritage at 0.9% (versus 0.7%), and New Zealand ancestry at 1.2% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Port Kennedy is 36. 28.3% 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 profile of Port Kennedy is characterized by a prominent younger cohort alongside mature parents. According to AreaSearch calculations for August 2026, children and young adults (0 - 24) constitute 35.0% of the population compared to 30.5% across Greater Perth, while young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) account for 25.1% against a metropolitan share of 30.9%. The median age is estimated at 36 as at August 2026, maintaining the level recorded during the 2021 Census and sitting 1 year younger than the Greater Perth median of 37 at that Census.
Across age cohorts since the Census, residents aged 65+ have increased from 12.4% to an estimated 14.2%. Concurrently, the 5 to 14 bracket decreased from 15.6% to an estimated 13.3%, whereas the 15 to 24 group grew from 14.0% to 15.9%, reflecting an established demographic cohort maturing without an influx of younger households. By 2041, the senior population (65+) is projected to see the largest expansion, growing by 1,161 residents (55%) to reach 3,255, while child, youth, and young-to-middle adult cohorts are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Port Kennedy
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 6 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 — 274 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (13,477 at the 2021 Census → 14,790 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 (507051187). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.