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Scarborough has an estimated 20,527 residents, up from 17,552 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,975 people, or 16.9%. Growth has averaged 2.7% a year over five years, faster than 87% of areas nationally. 147 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 80.4% of that increase. That puts 4,130 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 evaluation by AreaSearch, the resident count in Scarborough stands at roughly 20,527 as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 2021 Census tally of 17,552 people, this represents an addition of 2,975 individuals (16.9%). This demographic adjustment is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population of 20,490 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 147 validated new addresses identified post-Census. With a density of 4,130 persons per square kilometer, Scarborough places within the highest 10% nationwide in AreaSearch assessments, highlighting strong local land competition. The locality's 16.9% rate of expansion since the 2021 census outstripped the broader Australian figure (9.5%) as well as the surrounding SA3 zone, establishing it as an area pacesetter.
Inbound international migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 80.4% of total recent population gains. Projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base benchmark, are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. In territories omitted from that release and for all post-2032 modeling, age-specific growth trajectories from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (grounded in 2022 data) are applied. Future forecasts point toward higher-than-median population expansion relative to Australian statistical benchmarks, projecting an increment of 2,414 persons by 2041 under latest annual ERP figures, corresponding to an aggregate rise of 11.6% across the 16-year horizon.
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635 new dwellings have been approved in Scarborough over the past five years, an average of 127 a year. That places the area in the 89th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 127 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 27% 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 Scarborough averaged roughly 127 units annually, amounting to 635 dwellings in aggregate. With roughly 4 incoming inhabitants per year per completed dwelling across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), housing demand materially exceeds newly constructed supply, typically elevating buyer competition and asset pricing. Concurrently, average construction costs for new dwellings sit at $597,000, underscoring developer emphasis on upscale, premium-tier projects. Furthermore, commercial building approvals reached $4.8 million during this financial year, reinforcing the district's predominantly residential character.
Compared against Greater Perth benchmarks, residential building activity in Scarborough remains elevated (running 48.0% above the regional per-capita baseline across the 5 year timeframe), which supports buyer options while bolstering prevailing property values, notwithstanding a recent slowdown in building velocity. Medium-to-high density formats dominate new construction, with apartments and townhouses making up 73.0% alongside 27.0% detached houses. This orientation toward higher-density dwelling options facilitates accessible price points catering to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. A ratio of around 400 people per dwelling approval reflects a mature, established market environment. Projections indicate that Scarborough will expand by 2,377 residents by 2041 relative to latest AreaSearch quarterly calculations. Under prevailing building patterns, forthcoming residential additions appear well positioned to absorb anticipated demand, fostering favorable buyer conditions and potentially enabling demographic expansion beyond base 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 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Scarborough, worth an estimated $1.33 billion. A further 83 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $14.1 billion. 27 are already under construction and 41 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 area performance is fundamentally shaped by planning programs, strategic projects, and infrastructure investments. AreaSearch has pinpointed 20 projects expected to influence the district, with developments such as The Dunes Beachfront Residences, Myka Residences, Iconic Scarborough, and White Sands Development ranking among the most prominent initiatives detailed below.
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Doubleview Underground Power Project
Conversion of existing overhead distribution powerlines to underground infrastructure in Doubleview as part of the Network Renewal Undergrounding Program Pilot (NRUPP). The project is delivered jointly by Western Power and the City of Stirling to improve network safety, power reliability, and streetscape canopy growth.
Scarborough Foreshore Redevelopment
A $100 million transformation of the Scarborough beachfront into a world-class destination. The project features the geothermally heated Scarborough Beach Pool, the Snake Pit skate park, Sunset Hill, and the Whale Skeleton playground. Following the project's physical completion, planning functions for the area were returned to the City of Stirling in August 2023.
The Dunes Beachfront Residences
A $450-million luxury beachfront residential development by Edge Visionary Living, featuring two buildings (East and West) with 235 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, sub-penthouses, and penthouses offering panoramic north-west ocean views to Rottnest Island and Trigg bushland. Designed by Hillam Architects with a curved facade inspired by coastal sand dunes. Resort-style amenities include a 25m lagoon pool and pavilion, gymnasium, yoga retreat, games room, formal and informal residents' lounges, wine cellar and tasting room, sunset bar, sauna, steam room, and library.Premium finishes include Gaggenau appliances and double-glazed windows. Awarded Best Waterfront Development in Australia at the 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards. Construction underway since October 2024, with completion anticipated in 2027 due to reported delays.
Iconic Scarborough
A landmark mixed-use development featuring two sculpted towers of 43 and 33 storeys. The project is designed to include 314 residential apartments, a 119-room luxury hotel, a coastal convention centre, and a three-level public observation deck. Despite previous approvals, the developer, 3 Oceans Property, indicated in early 2024 that there are no immediate plans to proceed with construction following various planning hurdles and site challenges, leaving the site currently vacant.
Myka Residences
Luxury absolute beachfront development of 21 oversized 3-4 bedroom apartments in a 12-storey building designed by DKO Architecture. Features 20 half-floor residences (235-368sqm) and one full-floor penthouse (>500sqm), with only two apartments per floor for privacy. Panoramic uninterrupted ocean views from Brighton Beach to Rottnest Island. Premium amenities include the Myka Club residents' lounge, surf/bike storage, dog wash station, landscaped common areas, 7-star NatHERS rating, rooftop solar PV, EV charging, non-smoking policy, and up to 4 car bays per residence.Interiors offer Miele appliances, stone benchtops, two colour schemes (Sand/Sea), wool carpets, and engineered timber floors.
Marbella Beachside Terrace Homes
Boutique collection of 18 luxury four-bedroom terrace homes designed by RAD Architecture for INGWE Capital. Four-level design with internal lifts, bespoke curved cabinetry, oak timber flooring, stone benchtops, and spectacular ocean views. Construction commenced June 2023, completion mid-2026.
White Sands Development
A $120 million mixed-use redevelopment of the former White Sands Tavern site. The project features two towers of 29 and 12 storeys, housing 302 apartments alongside a Woolworths supermarket, retail tenancies, a tavern, medical centre, childcare, and a gym. The development is integrated with future state planning for the sinking of West Coast Highway to improve coastal connectivity.
Scarborough Beach Pool
Beachfront public aquatic facility within the Scarborough foreshore renewal. The complex provides an outdoor 50m lap pool (8 lanes) and a 25m lap pool (4 lanes), plus a separate leisure pool, grandstand seating and coastal amenities. The pools are designed for year-round operation via geothermal heating and achieved a 6 Star Green Star rating. Note: the geothermal system has been under repair, with the City indicating normal operation is expected to resume in 2025.
13,904 residents of Scarborough are employed, from a labour force of 14,199. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 80.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% 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 15,203, about 74% 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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Scarborough benefits from a well-qualified local workforce featuring strong participation in essential services, a low jobless rate of 2.1%, and an estimated annual employment expansion of 3.7%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 13,904, while the unemployment level is 2.1% under the Greater Perth baseline of 4.2%. Participation rates are markedly high at 80.6% versus 69.9% across Greater Perth. Census records show that a modest 10.7% of employed locals worked from home, although Covid-19 restrictions must be factored into that measurement. Key sectors employing local residents consist of health care & social assistance, professional & technical roles, and mining.
Mining representation is exceptionally prominent, with local participation standing at 1.4 times regional levels. Conversely, retail trade shows lower engagement, accounting for 6.3% of workers compared to 9.3% across the wider region. As evidenced by Census comparisons between the resident workforce and locally situated jobs, this largely residential locality generates comparatively few direct employment opportunities within its own boundaries. Analysis of ABS and SALM figures by AreaSearch indicates that over the twelve months to March 2026, resident employment expanded by 3.7% against a 3.8% rise in the labour pool, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Perth saw employment grow by 2.0% and the labour force by 2.5%, alongside a 0.4 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National outlooks published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future employment conditions for Scarborough. These five- and ten-year projections have been applied against the local occupational profile to estimate future trajectories. Nationally, total employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with notable variation between individual sectors. Aligning these sectoral projections with the resident workforce profile indicates potential local job gains of 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (note that this represents a direct weighting extrapolation for demonstration and excludes localized population models).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Scarborough is $2,108 a week (about $110,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,232 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $70,950 a year against an average of $95,885. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Aggregated ATO statistics evaluated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings in the Scarborough SA2 within the highest percentile across the nation. Median taxable earnings reach $70,950 alongside an average of $95,885, outpacing Greater Perth equivalents of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index gains of 10.93% following financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $78,705 for median income and $106,365 for average income as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, individual weekly remuneration reached the 92nd percentile nationally ($1,232 weekly). Earnings distribution demonstrates that 31.5% of locals (6,466 people) receive between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, closely tracking the 32.0% regional proportion.
Top-tier earners are well represented, with 32.5% securing over $3,000 each week, reflecting substantial purchasing capacity. While residential accommodation absorbs 16.1% of income, strong remuneration places disposable funds in the 73rd percentile, with SEIFA economic metrics positioning the area in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Scarborough had 7,622 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 36% detached houses and 16% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 40% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $405 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,154 a month, a total housing cost higher than 79% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.6%. 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 assessments show that Scarborough's residential inventory consists of 36.2% standalone houses and 63.8% alternative formats (including apartments, semi-detached properties, and other structures), contrasting with the Perth metro distribution of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership registers at 24.1%, trailing the metropolitan average, while mortgaged properties account for 35.6% and tenancies make up 40.3%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments reach $2,154, notably above the Perth metro figure of $1,907, while median weekly rent stands at $405 compared to $350 regionally. Across Australia, local monthly repayments exceed the national baseline of $1,863, and weekly rents track above the $375 national benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Scarborough counted 7,622 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,914 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 84% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family configurations account for 58.1% of all local domestic units, including 27.2% couples without children, 21.0% couples with children, and 8.8% single parent arrangements. Non-family dwellings comprise the remaining 41.9%, driven by lone person households at 34.5% and group arrangements at 7.4%. The median household scale of 2.1 people sits below the Greater Perth average of 2.6.
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44.7% of adults in Scarborough hold a university qualification, including 31.1% with a bachelor degree and 9.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 93% of areas nationally. A further 19.2% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 468 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,104 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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Residents of Scarborough demonstrate high rates of educational attainment, with 44.7% of those aged 15+ possessing university credentials, surpassing the WA benchmark of 27.9% and the SA4 rate of 29.0%. This strong academic profile underpins significant readiness for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 31.1%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications at 9.5% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Technical and trade qualifications are also widespread, with 31.2% of persons aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (19.2%). Engagement with the education system remains strong, with 26.5% of inhabitants actively enrolled in study programs.
This demographic includes 7.6% attending primary school, 7.2% engaged in tertiary education, and 5.6% enrolled in secondary schooling.
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Public transport in Scarborough reaches 80 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 2,700 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 1.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Transit infrastructure across Scarborough features 80 operational bus stops. These locations are connected via 6 distinct routes that generate 2,737 passenger departures each week. Transit proximity is high, with locals situated an average of 160 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the predominantly suburban residential environment, the majority of workers commute outward, with private vehicles accounting for 78% of journeys, followed by 10% by train and 6% by bus. Private car ownership sits below regional norms at 1.2 per residence. In addition, 10.7% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by pandemic conditions.
Across the entire network, service volume averages 391 daily departures, translating to roughly 34 weekly connections per boarding location.
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75.6% of residents in Scarborough report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 88% of areas nationally. 2.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 68.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Mortality metrics and chronic illness data evaluated by AreaSearch show exceptional health profiles throughout Scarborough, highlighted by minimal condition prevalence across age brackets and widespread private health insurance coverage held by roughly 69% of all residents (14,102 people). In comparison, coverage stands at 59.0% across Greater Perth and 55.7% nationwide. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, documented among 6.6% and 7.7 of residents, respectively, whereas 75.6% of inhabitants reported no diagnosed chronic conditions compared to 71.9% throughout Greater Perth. The working-age cohort demonstrates favorable wellness metrics with minimal long-term illness.
Individuals aged 65 and over constitute 13.3% of the community (2,734 people), tracking under the 15.9% regional proportion. Older residents exhibit robust health outcomes, aligning closely with broader national performance tiers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
33.7% of Scarborough residents were born overseas and 14.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.7%) and Australian (21.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Scarborough exceeds that of most comparable local markets, characterized by 33.7% of residents born abroad and 14.0% utilizing a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the primary religious affiliation, representing 39.8% of the local population. Judaism displays a notable relative concentration, accounting for 0.3% of local residents, matching the 0.3% proportion across Greater Perth. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the leading cohorts in Scarborough comprise English at 29.7%, Australian at 21.7%, and Irish at 9.6%. Distinct variations appear among other heritages as well, with French background accounting for 1.0% locally (versus 0.5% regionally), Welsh at 0.9% (versus 0.7%), and South Australian heritage at 1.1% (versus 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Scarborough is 36. 32.3% 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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Scarborough's demographic profile leans toward younger age brackets. Based on AreaSearch modeling for August 2026, young to middle-aged adults aged 25 - 44 comprise 42.2% of the local population versus 30.9% across Greater Perth, while children and younger demographics aged 0 - 24 represent 23.3% compared to a 30.5% regional share. The estimated median age of 36 as at August 2026 matches the 2021 Census outcome and sits 1 year below the Greater Perth median of 37 recorded in that Census. The cohort aged 45 - 64 has receded from 22.3% at the Census to an estimated 21.2%.
Projections to 2041 anticipate that older residents aged 65+ will drive the majority of demographic expansion, increasing by 1,582 persons (58%) to reach 4,316, whereas the young to middle-aged adult group is forecast to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Scarborough
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 15 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 — 147 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (17,552 at the 2021 Census → 20,527 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 (505021092). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.