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The Vines has an estimated 17,037 residents, up from 12,457 at the 2021 Census — a change of 4,580 people, or 36.8%. Growth has averaged 5.2% a year over five years, faster than 96% of areas nationally. 1,090 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 60.8% of that increase. That puts 254 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, approximately 17,037 people reside in The Vines as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 12,457 residents counted in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 4,580 people (36.8%). This metric incorporates ABS June 2025 estimated resident population data of 16,074 alongside 1,090 validated new addresses added post-Census. With a population density of 254 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample physical room for inhabitants and scope for additional construction. Expanding by 36.8% since the 2021 census, The Vines outpaced both state figures and the 9.5% nationwide benchmark, establishing itself as a regional growth hotspot.
Inward interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 60.8% of recent population increases, supported by positive contributions from natural increase and overseas arrivals. Projections published in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, utilizing 2022 as a base year, form the foundation for AreaSearch's SA2 population outlooks. For locations lacking this coverage, as well as for all projections beyond 2032, models incorporate cohort-specific growth rates from the 2023 release of ABS Greater Capital Region projections (anchored on 2022 data). Long-range assessments indicate The Vines will outpace the national median for statistical areas, gaining an estimated 3,482 persons by 2041 relative to recent annual ERP data, which translates to an overall increase of 14.8% over the 16 years.
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1,110 new dwellings have been approved in The Vines over the past five years, an average of 222 a year. That places the area in the 98th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 13 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 222 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 99% 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 in The Vines have run at approximately 222 dwellings per year, culminating in 1,110 approved homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this identical period (between FY-22 and FY-26), the influx of about 3.2 new residents per built home per year demonstrates that residential construction is trailing local demand, fostering competitive purchasing conditions that place upward pressure on prices. Meanwhile, construction costs for new dwellings average $371,000, aligning with regional norms. On the non-residential side, commercial building approvals have totaled $2.9 million during this financial year, underscoring the predominantly suburban residential profile of the area.
Building activity within The Vines is moderately elevated compared to Greater Perth, exceeding the regional per-capita five-year baseline by 33.0%—a pace that preserves property values while ensuring adequate supply for incoming buyers. This level of construction significantly outstrips national norms, highlighting elevated developer interest. The composition of approved residential development is overwhelmingly detached housing at 99.0%, alongside 1.0% attached dwellings, reinforcing the traditional low-density neighborhood structure geared toward families seeking larger allotments. Averaging around 65 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical growth-corridor dynamics. Demographic projections from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate anticipate an addition of 2,519 residents to The Vines through to 2041. Sustaining current construction volumes will allow residential supply to adequately satisfy incoming demand, fostering favorable buyer conditions and potentially enabling demographic expansion beyond existing baseline forecasts.
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AreaSearch tracks 111 current infrastructure and development projects close to The Vines, worth an estimated $33.7 billion. 37 are already under construction and 50 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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Strategic planning, infrastructure additions, and major developments exert a powerful influence on community development. AreaSearch has pinpointed 17 projects expected to affect the district. Among the most prominent initiatives are the North Ellenbrook (West) District Structure Plan, Village 6 Malvern Springs Development Plan, HomeCo Ellenbrook Retail Centre, and Centuria Ellenbrook Promenade Plaza, with key works outlined below.
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Stockland Vale Aveley
Vale at Aveley is Stockland's masterplanned community in Perth's north-east within the City of Swan. The estate continues through its final development stages with residential land releases, parks, lakes, schools, retail facilities and community infrastructure largely established. Recent marketing indicates the community is approaching sell-out while remaining stages continue to be delivered.
North Ellenbrook (West) District Structure Plan
The North Ellenbrook West District Structure Plan establishes a strategic framework for a 393-hectare urban growth area within the City of Swan. The precinct is designed to deliver approximately 4,000 to 4,500 new dwellings, accommodating up to 7,500 residents. Key infrastructure includes a 100 million dollar Tonkin Highway interchange, new primary and secondary schools, a neighborhood retail center, and over 50 hectares of conservation and public open space. The plan facilitates the transition from Rural to Urban Deferred zoning, integrating with the METRONET Ellenbrook station to provide high-frequency transit links.
Brooklane Shopping Centre
Neighbourhood shopping centre serving northern Ellenbrook. Opened July 2021, anchored by Woolworths on an initial 12-year term, with 14 tenants, one office and a freestanding pad site. Approx. 5,053 sqm NLA.
Village 6 Malvern Springs Development Plan
Development plan governing Ellenbrook's Village 6 (Malvern Springs), guiding approximately 1,954 dwellings, a primary school (approx. 400 students) and a village centre with 2,000-4,000 m2 of retail and community uses. The plan has been updated through successive amendments, addressing land use mix in the Village Centre and residential densities.
Brooklane Shopping Centre
Award-winning neighbourhood shopping centre featuring modern architecture with 5,500sqm leasable area. Anchored by Woolworths and BWS with 14 specialty stores, one office and pad site. Features distinctive design elements including a Stormie Mills mural, Johannes Pannekoek sculpture, and landscaped Brooklane connecting retail spaces. TRCB-designed centre with raw concrete arches, reclaimed bricks and Swan Valley contextual theming. Includes 273 car spaces and state-of-the-art facilities.
Ellenbrook Community Centre
A $9 million community-driven facility featuring district-scale function halls, meeting rooms, an arts and craft studio, and a dedicated workshop for the Ellenbrook Men's Shed. The centre serves as a shared home for diverse local groups, multicultural associations, and the RSL, providing modern spaces for social inclusion and community wellbeing programs. The project was completed in January 2026.
Tonkin Highway North Ellenbrook Interchange
The Tonkin Highway North Ellenbrook Interchange is a planned grade-separated interchange on Tonkin Highway between Warbrook Road and Maralla Road at Bullsbrook, north of Ellenbrook. Led by Main Roads WA, the $100 million project will deliver a Single Point Urban Interchange (SPUI) and a grade-separated principal shared path, improving safety and travel times on the Tonkin Highway corridor. The interchange is a key enabler for the North Ellenbrook East and West District Structure Plans, unlocking more than 12,500 future residential lots and supporting around 36,000 future residents with better access to schools, jobs and services.Subject to environmental and heritage approvals, procurement for design and construction is expected to commence in 2026, with construction completion targeted for late 2027.
Swan Active Ellenbrook Recreation & Aquatic Centre
Regional-level aquatic and recreation facility adjacent to METRONET Ellenbrook Station, carrying the honorary name Margaret Kidson Leisure Centre. The $145 million project features a 50m outdoor pool, 25m indoor pool, warm water and learn-to-swim pools, toddler leisure pool, waterslides, spas, saunas and steam room, indoor sports hall with multi-purpose courts, gym, group fitness rooms, wellness centre, creche, cafe, and landscaped outdoor spaces with BBQ and picnic areas. Construction commenced December 2025 with ADCO Constructions as the design-and-construct contractor, targeting completion late 2027.Funded by the City of Swan reserve fund plus $30 million from the Australian Government and $20 million from the WA State Government. On track to achieve a 5-Star Green Star equivalent rating through solar arrays, passive design, full electrification and on-site water harvesting.
9,060 residents of The Vines are employed, from a labour force of 9,362. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 74.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% 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 13,386, about 79% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The Vines features an experienced local talent pool, characterized by substantial representation in industrial and manufacturing activities, a modest unemployment rate of 3.2%, and a 3.7% expansion in employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, working residents number 9,060, while local unemployment sits 1.0% beneath the 4.2% figure recorded across Greater Perth. Labor force participation remains sound at 74.1%, surpassing Greater Perth's 69.9%. Census records indicate that only 9.9% of workers operated from home, though these figures were influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. A significant share of employed inhabitants work within construction, retail trade, and health care & social assistance.
The local workforce displays notable concentration in the mining sector, where employment representation reaches 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical occupations account for just 5.6% of employment, lagging the broader region's 8.2%. The disparity between the Census working population and resident counts highlights that this predominantly residential community generates comparatively few jobs internally. AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM figures indicates that in the year leading to March 2026, resident employment rose by 3.7% against a 4.0% expansion in the local workforce, nudging the unemployment rate upward by 0.3 percentage points. Across Greater Perth over the same timeframe, employment climbed 2.0% and the labor force grew 2.5%, with unemployment rising by 0.4 percentage points. Forward-looking insights from Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 national employment projections outline anticipated five- and ten-year sectoral trajectories. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sector performances vary widely. Mapping these industry projections to the local workforce composition suggests employment in The Vines could expand by 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years (noting this is a weighted baseline extrapolation that excludes localized population projections).
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Median household income in The Vines is $2,218 a week (about $115,000 a year), with median personal income at $940 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,136 a year against an average of $75,217. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch from the ATO for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings in the The Vines SA2 well above national benchmarks. The area recorded a median taxpayer income of $62,136 and an average of $75,217, in contrast to $60,748 and $80,248 across Greater Perth. Factoring in subsequent Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, modeled earnings reach approximately $68,927 (median) and $83,438 (average) as of March 2026. Findings from Census 2021 position local personal, family, and household earnings between the 72nd and 79th percentiles nationwide.
A cohort of 5,945 individuals (34.9% of the population) earns between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, closely tracking the regional proportion of 32.0%. High earning power is evident, with 32.8% receiving over $3,000 weekly, which underpins demand for higher-end retail and local services. Although mortgage and rent commitments absorb 16.3% of earnings, disposable income sits at the 77th percentile, while the SEIFA index places the community in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
The Vines had 4,057 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 0% apartments. 62% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 85% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 16.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Housing stock recorded at the most recent Census was composed of 94.0% separate houses and 6.0% alternative formats (including apartments, semi-detached, and 'other' dwellings), presenting a much lower proportion of medium-and-high density than the Perth metro split of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 23.8%, trailing the metropolitan standard, with 62.1% paying off a mortgage and 14.1% renting. Typical monthly mortgage payments were elevated at $2,167 compared to the Perth metro figure of $1,907, while median weekly rent was $370 versus $350 regionally. Relative to the Australian medians of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for weekly rents, The Vines incurs noticeably higher financing commitments but slightly lower rental costs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
The Vines counted 4,057 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,549 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 88% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 15% 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 local household structure is predominantly family-based, accounting for 83.9% of all residences; this includes 44.2% couples with children, 28.5% couples without children, and 10.5% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements constitute the remaining 16.1%, consisting of single-person households at 14.7% and group households at 1.4%. The typical household comprises 3.0 people, exceeding the Greater Perth benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.1% of adults in The Vines hold a university qualification, including 13.7% with a bachelor degree and 3.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.5% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,177 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 994 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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Higher educational attainment is comparatively subdued in the locality, with 20.1% holding university degrees against the nationwide benchmark of 30.4%, pointing to potential scope for specialized educational programs. Within higher education, bachelor degrees represent 13.7%, postgraduate awards comprise 3.9%, and graduate diplomas account for 2.5%. Non-university technical and vocational training is widely held, as 41.2% of residents aged 15+ hold vocational credentials, divided between certificates (28.5%) and advanced diplomas (12.7%). Engagement in formal study is strong across the community, with 32.1% of inhabitants enrolled in an educational program. Broken down by stage, 12.6% attend primary school, 9.4% are in secondary education, and 4.2% participate in tertiary studies.
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Public transport in The Vines reaches 68 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 730 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 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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Local public transit infrastructure in The Vines includes 68 active stops served by a bus network. These facilities operate across 6 individual routes, delivering 1,278 weekly passenger trips. Overall public transport connectivity is limited, with inhabitants living an average distance of 725 meters from their closest transit stop. Being an established commuter suburb, private vehicles serve as the main travel option at 88%, supported by an average of 1.9 vehicles per household, which exceeds regional standards. Home-based workers accounted for 9.9% of the workforce in the 2021 Census, a figure shaped in part by pandemic-era settings.
Transit services maintain an overall frequency of 182 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 18 weekly trips per individual stop.
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74.1% of residents in The Vines report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 89% of areas nationally. 3.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.6 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of chronic illness and mortality metrics, The Vines records excellent health indicators, exhibiting low incidence of standard ailments across age groups. Furthermore, private health insurance uptake is extensive, covering roughly 57% of the populace (~9,642 people), compared with 59.0% recorded across Greater Perth. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent reported conditions, affecting 7.1% and 7.3% of the populace respectively, while 74.1% of inhabitants report being free of medical ailments, outperforming the Greater Perth baseline of 71.9%. Well-being among those aged under 65 is above average.
Older residents aged 65 and over make up 12.5% of the community (2,138 people), below the 15.9% regional proportion, and their general health metrics align closely with national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
33.8% of The Vines residents were born overseas and 15.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.2%) and Australian (22.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in The Vines surpasses that of most comparable areas, with 33.8% of residents born abroad and 15.0% speaking a non-English language in their homes. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation, practiced by 48.6% of residents. The category of Other shows the clearest relative variation, representing 1.3% of the community compared to 1.4% throughout Greater Perth. Regarding parental lineage, the primary ancestries reported across The Vines are English at 31.2%, Australian at 22.3%, and Other at 11.1%. Distinct demographic concentrations are also present among specific backgrounds: South Australian ancestry accounts for 1.5% of residents (against 1.0% regionally), Maori ancestry represents 1.6% (against 0.9%), and New Zealand ancestry stands at 1.2% (against 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of The Vines is 36. 26.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution of The Vines is defined by a large youth demographic paired with mature adult cohorts. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates that 35.4% of residents are children and young adults (0 - 24) compared to 30.5% throughout Greater Perth, whereas seniors and retirees (65+) represent 12.6% against a regional benchmark of 15.9%. The median age is estimated at 36 as at August 2026, remaining unchanged from the 2021 Census and sitting 1 year younger than the Greater Perth median of 37 recorded at that Census. Meanwhile, the mature working-age and pre-retirement band (45 - 64) has receded from 25.5% at the Census to an estimated 23.7%.
Looking ahead to 2041, senior and retiree groups are projected to represent the majority of expansion, rising by 1,267 residents (59%) to a total of 3,405.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for The Vines
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 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 May 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 — 1,090 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,457 at the 2021 Census → 17,037 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 (504031068). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.