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Swanbourne - Mount Claremont has an estimated 10,651 residents, up from 9,612 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,039 people, or 10.8%. Growth has averaged 1.6% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 88.9% of that increase. That puts 910 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 population residing in Swanbourne - Mount Claremont reaches roughly 10,651 as of Aug 2026. This represents a gain of 1,039 people (10.8%) following the 2021 Census, when 9,612 people were counted. This demographic shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 10,651 alongside 19 validated new addresses recorded after the Census date. Consequently, the locality exhibits a density of 910 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks recorded across AreaSearch assessment zones. With a post-2021 Census expansion rate of 10.8%, the community outperformed the nationwide benchmark of 9.5%, establishing itself among the leading growth areas regionally.
This population influx was predominantly fueled by overseas migration, which made up around 88.9% of total recent gains. Projections for SA2 localities compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 baseline figures, have been incorporated by AreaSearch. Where SA2 regions lack specific coverage, and for modeling trends beyond 2032 across all areas, calculations utilize cohort-specific expansion metrics from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (grounded in 2022 metrics). Looking toward future demographic shifts, the district is slated for higher-than-median nationwide growth, adding 1,262 persons through 2041 according to current annual ERP figures, translating to an aggregate 16-year increase of 11.8%.
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107 new dwellings have been approved in Swanbourne - Mount Claremont over the past five years, an average of 21 a year. That is 2.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 21 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 95% 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 Swanbourne - Mount Claremont have tracked at approximately 21 dwellings per year, totaling 107 homes across the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because approximately 7.7 new residents per year were added for each residential completion over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), demand continues to substantially exceed newly built stock, fostering upward price momentum and heightened purchaser competition, while new builds carry an average construction value of $1,050,000, underscoring building activity tailored toward the luxury residential sector. Alongside this, non-residential momentum remains robust, evidenced by $39.9 million in commercial approvals recorded during this financial year.
Relative to Greater Perth, residential construction in Swanbourne - Mount Claremont is notably subdued (52.0% below regional average per person). Such constrained additions to local supply generally reinforce pricing and interest in existing stock. Building rates are similarly below the nationwide benchmark, reflecting both the mature character of the suburb and likely zoning or planning restrictions. Recent residential building approvals consist of 95.0% detached houses alongside 5.0% attached dwellings, upholding the neighborhood's low-density profile where freestanding homes appeal to purchasers seeking space. This pattern leans even more heavily toward standalone dwellings than historical distributions (79.0% at Census), demonstrating steady demand for detached family properties despite broader densification trends. Meanwhile, an estimated ratio of 854 people per residential approval emphasizes the subdued, low-volume development setting. Moving forward, projections indicate Swanbourne - Mount Claremont will add 1,262 residents through to 2041 (derived from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release). If prevailing construction rates continue unchanged, residential deliveries could fall short of demographic expansion, likely driving heightened buyer demand and reinforcing capital values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Swanbourne - Mount Claremont, worth an estimated $425 million. A further 104 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10.3 billion. 22 are already under construction and 46 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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Community outcomes and development dynamics are heavily shaped by planning frameworks and capital works initiatives. AreaSearch has pinpointed 28 significant projects with potential influence on the local area. Notable undertakings include Claremont on the Park Stage 2 (The Crescent), Swanbourne Station TOD, 22 St Quentin Avenue Mixed-Use Development, and The Grove Residences, with principal developments outlined in the accompanying register.
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Claremont on the Park
Masterplanned urban renewal community surrounding Claremont Oval, delivering over 750 new homes. It integrates multiple luxury apartment developments including Essence by Blackburne, The Terraces by Iris Residential, The Queenslea, and The Pocket.
Swanbourne Station Precinct
Transit-oriented mixed-use precinct planned across approximately 1.8 hectares of State-owned land adjacent to Swanbourne train station. The project, progressed under the WA Government Market-led Proposals policy with Cedar Woods Properties as first-mover proponent, seeks to deliver housing, retail, commercial uses and public space integrated with the Swanbourne Town Centre and METRONET objectives. Swanbourne is one of ten initial station precincts designated under the Precincts WA program for coordinated improvement planning and higher-density development.
Quentin Square
Quentin Square is a 19-storey mixed-use development featuring 86 luxury apartments, dining, and commercial spaces. Masterfully designed by Pennock Architects and developed by Kuraland, the project includes a sculptural tower with a refined limestone podium, resort-style amenities, and basement parking.
Nedlands Square
Redevelopment of the Captain Stirling Hotel precinct into a new town centre anchored by a 4,000 sqm full-line Woolworths supermarket. The project includes 28 specialty stores, a medical and wellness precinct, alfresco dining, a community market square, and 368 on-site car parks. It also involves the extensive restoration and integration of the heritage-listed Captain Stirling Hotel into the modern retail and social hub.
Congdon Street Bridge Replacement
Replacement of the 115-year-old Congdon Street Bridge over the Fremantle rail line at Swanbourne with a modern concrete bridge. The project includes wider traffic lanes, upgraded footpaths and shared paths, two northbound approach lanes, DDA compliant station access, new stair connections, and staged construction to maintain local connectivity. Construction has been rescheduled to early to mid-2027 to avoid conflicts with the Fremantle Traffic Bridge closure, while detailed design and utility relocations continue.
Nedlands Reserve (Nedlands Village Precinct)
Nedlands Reserve is a 7.4ha master-planned mixed-use precinct transforming the former Hollywood Senior High School site. The WAPC-approved Precinct Structure Plan (SPN 2379) facilitates approximately 500 dwellings through a mix of green title residential lots, townhouses, and apartments. Key features include 15,900sqm of medical and mixed-use GFA along Monash Ave, the retention of the Regis Nedlands aged care facility, and a 0.6ha central public park designed by Plan E Landscape Architects. The development prioritizes a permeable grid-based street network and sustainable water management.
Ocean Village Cottesloe
A six level luxury apartment building with 38 premium residences opposite Cottesloe Beach, offering ocean views, generous balconies and high end finishes, designed by MJA Studio for Blackburne and 3West Group.
Cottesloe Village Precinct and Town Centre Redevelopment
A transformative mixed-use revitalisation of the Cottesloe town centre. The project, led by Sirona Urban, features 125 luxury residences, a 128-room 5-star boutique hotel, and 2,400sqm of retail and hospitality space. Key elements include the activation of laneways, a new mid-block pedestrian link connecting Napoleon Street to the Cottesloe METRONET station, and significant public realm enhancements to improve local connectivity.
5,734 residents of Swanbourne - Mount Claremont are employed, from a labour force of 5,835. Unemployment sits at 1.7%, with participation at 66.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Swanbourne - Mount Claremont boasts a highly educated workforce where professional services are strongly represented. The unemployment rate stands at just 1.7%, and estimated employment growth over the past year reached 2.4%. As of March 2026, 5,734 residents are in work. The unemployment rate is 2.5% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is somewhat below standard, with 66.6% compared to Greater Perth's 69.9%. Based on Census responses, a moderate 15.4% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Resident employment is concentrated primarily within health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.
The community exhibits a strong orientation toward professional & technical fields, recording an employment concentration 1.9 times the regional average. By comparison, construction accounts for only 4.8% of the local workforce, trailing Greater Perth's 9.3%. Although employment exists locally, comparing Census employment figures against the overall resident count indicates substantial outward commuting among workers. Analysis from AreaSearch using SALM and ABS data indicates that from the year to March 2026, employment grew by 2.4% and the labour force expanded by 2.7%, leading to an increase in the unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. Meanwhile, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 2.0% and the labour force grow by 2.5%, with the unemployment rate increasing by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts for Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future demand in Swanbourne - Mount Claremont. These projections span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid with local employment data to model potential growth trajectories. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry-specific forecasts are applied to Swanbourne - Mount Claremont's employment composition, local employment is estimated to rise by 7.3% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, noting that this is a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
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Median household income in Swanbourne - Mount Claremont is $3,167 a week (about $165,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,178 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $70,864 a year against an average of $143,216. The average runs 102% 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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Taxation statistics at postcode granularity released by the ATO for financial year 2023 and compiled by AreaSearch indicate the median taxpayer income in the Swanbourne - Mount Claremont SA2 reached $70,864, with an average taxpayer income of $143,216. These figures place the suburb in the highest national bracket, exceeding the corresponding Greater Perth averages of $60,748 and $80,248. Factoring in subsequent Wage Price Index expansion of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current modeled levels reach roughly $78,609 (median) and $158,870 (average) as of March 2026. Census indicators place local family, household, and individual earnings within the 89th to 98th percentiles across Australia.
In terms of earnings tiers, 41.2% of residents (4,388 people) fall into the $4000+ bracket, contrasting with Greater Perth where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is largest at 32.0%. High earning power is widespread, with 51.9% generating over $3,000 per week, underpinning demand for upscale services and retail. Residents retain 88.7% of total earnings after shelter costs, demonstrating exceptional discretionary capacity and supporting a SEIFA income score in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Swanbourne - Mount Claremont had 3,294 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 7% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,250 a month, a total housing cost higher than 84% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 14.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.7%. 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 stock across Swanbourne - Mount Claremont was divided between 79.4% separate houses and 20.7% other dwellings (including semi-detached units, apartments, and alternative structures), compared with the metropolitan Perth breakdown of 77.8% separate houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 43.6%, markedly higher than regional levels, while remaining occupied stock consisted of properties being purchased under a mortgage (35.0%) or tenanted (21.3%). Median monthly housing loan repayments stood at $3,250, considerably above the metropolitan Perth benchmark of $1,907, whereas median weekly rents were $450 compared to $350 regionally.
Relative to national figures, local mortgage payments significantly exceed the $1,863 Australian baseline, and weekly rental costs sit well above the $375 national median.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Swanbourne - Mount Claremont counted 3,294 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,650 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 83% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The domestic landscape is predominantly composed of family households, representing 76.6% of the total, which includes 41.8% couples with children, 25.7% couples without children, and 8.7% single parent families. The remaining 23.4% consists of non-family living arrangements, comprising single-person households at 21.2% and shared group households at 2.3%. The typical household size stands at 2.7 people, exceeding the Greater Perth average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
57.2% of adults in Swanbourne - Mount Claremont hold a university qualification, including 36.3% with a bachelor degree and 16.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 7.8% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 3,981 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,163 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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Academic credentials among residents of Swanbourne - Mount Claremont exceed broader averages, with 57.2% of individuals aged 15+ possessing higher education degrees, contrasted with 27.9% across WA and 30.1% throughout Greater Perth. This pronounced educational depth equips the local populace well for professional and knowledge-intensive sectors. Holders of bachelor degrees constitute 36.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.1%) and graduate diplomas (4.8%). In addition, technical and vocational training accounts for 17.5% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (7.8%). Educational enrollment across the area is substantial, with 34.8% of the local population actively participating in academic programs.
This cohort includes 12.1% attending secondary school, 10.6% in primary school, and 8.3% enrolled in tertiary education courses.
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Public transport in Swanbourne - Mount Claremont reaches 85 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 2,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity across Swanbourne - Mount Claremont encompasses 85 active transit stops spanning bus and rail networks. These points are connected by 8 distinct routes that generate an aggregate of 1,957 weekly transit services. Transit proximity is favorable, with residents generally residing 186 meters from their closest boarding point. Reflecting its suburban residential character, outward travel is common, with private motor vehicles serving as the primary mode of travel for 80% of commuters, alongside 6% utilizing rail and 6% using buses. Private vehicle ownership registers at 1.6 vehicles per household.
Additionally, 15.4% of working residents performed their roles from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure potentially shaped by pandemic-era operating conditions. Transit movements across the collective network average 279 trips daily, which corresponds to roughly 23 weekly departures per designated stop.
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73.8% of residents in Swanbourne - Mount Claremont report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 98% of areas nationally. 3.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 83.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.0 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 and wellness metrics within Swanbourne - Mount Claremont reflect favorable outcomes, with AreaSearch research highlighting minimal chronic disease rates and lower mortality levels across age brackets, complemented by broad private health insurance coverage extending to approximately 84% of the population (8,925 people). This rate sits well above the Greater Perth proportion of 59.0% and the Australian average of 55.7%. Among recorded chronic conditions, arthritis and asthma were the most prevalent, impacting 7.1% and 6.5% of the community respectively, while 73.8% of residents indicated experiencing no chronic health issues, outperforming the Greater Perth level of 71.9%.
Older residents aged 65 and over make up 21.0% of the local population (2,235 people), compared to 15.9% across Greater Perth. Well-being metrics for this senior demographic remain notably robust, matching broad national population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.6% of Swanbourne - Mount Claremont residents were born overseas and 11.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.4%) and Australian (23.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural background statistics indicate Swanbourne - Mount Claremont maintains higher-than-average diversity, with 11.5% of inhabitants utilizing a language other than English at home and 29.6% born overseas. The predominant faith is Christianity, encompassing 51.8% of residents. A distinct divergence appears in the proportion of residents practicing Judaism, which accounts for 0.5% locally compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth. Regarding parental country of birth, the primary ancestry backgrounds identified across Swanbourne - Mount Claremont are English at 31.4%, Australian at 23.8%, and Scottish at 9.3%. In addition, specific ancestry groups show higher representation than wider regional benchmarks: South Australian background represents 1.4% (vs 1.0% regionally), Welsh accounts for 0.8% (vs 0.7%), and Polish comprises 0.9% (vs 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Swanbourne - Mount Claremont is 42. 24.1% 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 in Swanbourne - Mount Claremont skews older relative to Greater Perth overall. Updated estimates for August 2026 show that older adults and retirees (65+) constitute 21.0% of the population versus 15.9% across Greater Perth, whereas younger to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) represent 21.4% compared to 30.9% across the wider metropolitan area. The local median age is estimated at 42, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 5 years above the Greater Perth Census median of 37. Since that Census, the proportion of children and youth (0 - 24) declined from 33.7% to an estimated 31.3%.
Moving toward 2041, retirees and senior demographics are projected to account for the majority of expansion, rising by 915 residents (41%) to reach 3,151, while younger cohorts (0 - 24) are anticipated to contract over the corresponding timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Swanbourne - Mount Claremont
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 | Jun 2026 3 months ago all 3 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 Jun 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 — 19 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,612 at the 2021 Census → 10,651 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 (503011036). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.