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Winthrop has an estimated 6,641 residents, up from 6,020 at the 2021 Census — a change of 621 people, or 10.3%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 88.4% of that increase. That puts 1,908 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 from AreaSearch, the resident count in Winthrop stands at approximately 6,641 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 621 people (10.3%) from the 6,020 people tallied in the 2021 Census. Such movement is calculated from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 6,641 as of June 2025 alongside 4 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. With 1,908 persons per square kilometer, population density sits higher than the typical benchmark across nationwide areas analyzed by AreaSearch. Furthermore, the 10.3% pace of expansion recorded since the 2021 census outpaced the broader 9.5% national figure, positioning Winthrop ahead of regional trends.
Inbound overseas migration formed the primary engine of local expansion, accounting for roughly 88.4% of total population additions over recent timeframes. Projections compiled by Geoscience Australia and the ABS from 2024 (anchored to 2022) have been applied by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. For territories omitted from that release and for all post-2032 modeling, age cohort growth metrics published by the ABS in 2023 (utilizing 2022 baseline statistics) for Greater Capital Regions are incorporated. Looking toward future horizons, the statistical area is slated to outshine national median growth benchmarks, adding an estimated 1,178 persons by 2041 according to recent annual ERP data, which translates to a cumulative increase of 17.7% throughout the 16 years.
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26 new dwellings have been approved in Winthrop over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 0.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. 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 Winthrop have averaged around 5 homes per year, totaling 26 homes authorized throughout the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because approximately 18.8 new residents per year were added for each finished dwelling over those past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), additions to local housing stock are trailing incoming demand substantially, creating heightened market competition that drives upward pricing pressure. Furthermore, with an average construction value of $618,000 per dwelling, residential building activity remains firmly oriented toward the upper-tier segment. Building activity within Winthrop tracks substantially below the broader regional standard, sitting 85.0% below the per capita pace observed across Greater Perth.
Such constrained additions to dwelling supply typically reinforce buyer demand and price levels across existing residential properties. Local construction volumes also fall short of national benchmarks, highlighting established market maturity alongside probable urban infill limits. At the same time, recent residential additions have consisted exclusively of standalone houses, preserving traditional suburban family living and appealing to buyers pursuing space. Showing roughly 1374 people per dwelling approval, the suburb clearly demonstrates characteristics of an established residential market. Longer-term projections indicate that Winthrop will add 1,178 residents by 2041 relative to the latest quarterly release from AreaSearch. Should current construction volumes persist, housing supply could find it difficult to keep pace with demographic expansion, potentially intensifying competition among purchasers and sustaining upward trajectory in home values.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 66 current infrastructure and development projects close to Winthrop, worth an estimated $8.27 billion. 17 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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 infrastructure programs and major development projects exert a meaningful influence on neighborhood dynamics. AreaSearch has highlighted 4 key initiatives of consequence to the district, including the New Women and Babies Hospital (Fiona Stanley Hospital Precinct), Orthonova Orthopaedic Hospital, New Women and Babies Hospital, and the Westfield Booragoon Redevelopment.
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Murdoch Health and Knowledge Precinct
Major health, education, research, housing and mixed-use precinct beside Fiona Stanley Hospital, St John of God Murdoch Hospital, Murdoch University and Murdoch Station. Murdoch Square, the first major stage, opened in 2024 with healthcare, aged care, medi-hotel, hotel, offices, retail, food and beverage uses and public spaces. The next stage includes Rise@Murdoch on Lot 121, a 213-apartment social and affordable rental housing development with ground-floor retail, now under construction and expected to complete in 2028.Lot 120 is planned for commercial space and parking, with further precinct development to follow.
Orthonova Orthopaedic Hospital
Western Australia's first specialist orthopaedic hospital, located within the Murdoch Health and Knowledge Precinct on the St John of God Murdoch Hospital campus. The four-storey, purpose-built facility features four state-of-the-art operating theatres, 38 inpatient beds, and premium day-surgery suites. Featuring robotic joint replacement technology and a linking corridor to the existing SJOG Murdoch Hospital. A joint venture between Hesperia, St John of God Health Care, and leading orthopaedic surgeons, with Built as construction partner. Groundbreaking occurred in August 2025.Targeting a 5 Star Green Star rating. On completion, the hospital is expected to treat around 4,000 patients per year and create more than 200 jobs.
LeisureFit Booragoon Spray Park and Spa Refurbishment
Replacement of the outdoor spray park including softfall and shade sails. Refurbishment of the Health Lounge, spa, and sauna facilities including retiling, repainting, and fixture upgrades at LeisureFit Booragoon.
New Women and Babies Hospital (Fiona Stanley Hospital Precinct)
A $1.8 billion major health infrastructure project transforming the Fiona Stanley Hospital precinct into a world-class hub for maternity and neonatal care. The 12-storey facility will replace King Edward Memorial Hospital, providing 274 beds, advanced neonatology units, and state-of-the-art operating theatres. Major construction works, piling, and foundation laying are actively underway by Webuild, with completion targeted for 2029.
North Lake Road - Winterfold Road Intersection Upgrade
Installation of new traffic signals, on-road bicycle lanes, pedestrian path and crossing facilities to improve safety at the boundary intersection jointly managed by the Cities of Melville and Cockburn.
Westfield Booragoon Redevelopment
A $792 million expansion of Westfield Booragoon (formerly Garden City) in Perth's southern suburbs, co-owned by Scentre Group and Dexus. The project will grow the centre from 72,000sqm to approximately 114,620sqm, adding a new entertainment and leisure precinct with expanded cinema complex, fresh food precinct, dining and bar tenancies, 53 new specialty stores, a boutique supermarket, and expanded Woolworths. The WAPC approved the expansion in February 2023 via the Part 17 pathway. Scentre Group subsequently applied in October 2024 for a four-year commencement extension citing labour shortages and supply chain pressures; as at mid-2025 the amendment application was under WAPC assessment.Construction start remains stalled pending resolution of market conditions.
New Women and Babies Hospital
A $1.8 billion WA Government project delivering a new 12-storey Women and Babies Hospital within the Fiona Stanley Hospital precinct at Murdoch, replacing King Edward Memorial Hospital. The facility will provide inpatient maternity, gynaecology, and neonatology services, including operating theatres, a family birth centre, a mother baby unit, and outpatient clinics. Webuild is the appointed Managing Contractor, with Georgiou Group delivering two new multi-deck car parks. The broader project also encompasses major expansions at Osborne Park Hospital (women and newborn services) and Perth Children's Hospital (neonatology), creating more than 1,400 jobs during construction.Monthly construction updates are published at buildingfortomorrow.wa.gov.au.
Rise@Murdoch (Lot 121, Murdoch Health and Knowledge Precinct)
Rise@Murdoch is a 213-apartment build-to-rent development on Lot 121 within the Murdoch Health and Knowledge Precinct, delivering 65 social housing homes and 148 affordable rental homes plus ground-floor retail and office space. Construction started in March 2026 under a partnership led by Foundation Housing with Human Urban (H-U), and delivery partners ABN Group, PACT Construction and Plenary Group. The project is backed by a 46.2 million dollar WA State Government grant and nearly 165 million dollars in Federal funding through the Housing Australia Future Fund, and sits adjacent to Murdoch Square, Fiona Stanley Hospital and Murdoch University.
3,603 residents of Winthrop are employed, from a labour force of 3,658. Unemployment sits at 1.5%, with participation at 65.0%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 5,203, about 78% 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 local labour force in Winthrop is characterized by elevated qualification levels, prominent professional services participation, and an exceptionally low jobless rate of 1.5%. There were 3,603 residents actively employed as of March 2026, alongside an unemployment rate tracking 2.7% below the Greater Perth figure of 4.2%, though the 65.0% labour participation rate registers lower than the metropolitan standard of 69.9%. Meanwhile, Census records indicated that 12.8% of workers carried out their duties from home, an observation potentially influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment demonstrates heavy representation across health care & social assistance, education & training, as well as professional & technical disciplines.
Specialization is particularly pronounced in professional & technical services, where the local workforce share stands at 1.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, the building industry maintains a modest footprint, employing 6.2% of local workers relative to 9.3% across the wider region. Given the contrast between resident workers and local job counts at the Census, the suburb functions primarily as a dormitory locality with limited domestic employment hubs. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures indicates that in the year leading to March 2026, Winthrop registered a 0.9% contraction in its labour pool along with a 1.1% dip in employment, shifting the local jobless rate upward by 0.2 percentage points. This dynamic varied from Greater Perth, which recorded a 2.0% employment increase, a 2.5% labour force expansion, and a 0.4 percentage points lift in unemployment. Sector projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding long-term staffing trends. When overlaying national five- and ten-year forecasts (projecting broader growth of 6.6% and 13.7% respectively) across local industry weightings, Winthrop's projected employment path indicates potential expansions of 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, assuming a baseline industry weighting model without independent local demographic adjustments.
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Median household income in Winthrop is $2,324 a week (about $121,000 a year), with median personal income at $762 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,395 a year against an average of $74,354. The average runs 54% 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 records compiled by the ATO and processed by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings in the Winthrop SA2 ahead of nationwide benchmarks. Median individual taxable earnings stood at $48,395 alongside an average of $74,354, compared with $60,748 and $80,248 across Greater Perth. Applying the 10.93% Wage Price Index lift recorded since financial year 2023 produces modeled estimates of $53,685 (median) and $82,481 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household earnings in the 84th percentile ($2,324 weekly), despite personal earnings positioning at the 40th percentile.
High earners are well represented, with 26.5% of individuals (1,759 individuals) reporting weekly incomes of $4000+, differing from the regional norm where the $1,500 - 2,999 tier constitutes 32.0%. Overall purchasing power is robust, as 40.0% earn beyond $3,000 per week and households retain 89.6% of income following accommodation expenditures, placing the suburb in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Winthrop had 1,966 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 11% rented and 55% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $545 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,317 a month. Rent absorbs 23.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential stock in Winthrop was recorded at the most recent Census as 99.1% separate houses and 0.9% other dwellings (incorporating units, semi-detached, and attached formats), whereas the broader Perth metro landscape comprised 77.8% separate houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership reached 55.1%, far exceeding metropolitan levels, while remaining residences were occupied with a mortgage (33.9%) or under tenancy agreements (11.0%). Median monthly home loan repayments were $2,317 and median weekly rent reached $545, both substantially outstripping Perth metro benchmarks of $1,907 and $350. Relative to national figures, local mortgage servicing costs outpace the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents sit well above the $375 national standard.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Winthrop counted 1,966 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,169 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 47% are couples with children, more than in 91% of areas nationally, against 33% couples without children. 10% 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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Family units make up the overwhelming majority of homes in the area at 89.1%, consisting of 46.6% couples with children, 32.8% couples without children, and 8.5% single parent households. The remaining 10.9% comprises non-family residences, where single-person homes account for 9.7% and shared group living represents 1.5%. Average household occupancy sits at 3.0 people, exceeding the 2.6 person average recorded across Greater Perth.
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46.2% of adults in Winthrop hold a university qualification, including 31.6% with a bachelor degree and 10.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 90% of areas nationally. A further 11.9% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 604 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,138 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 education qualifications are held in high concentration throughout Winthrop, with 46.2% of residents aged 15+ possessing a tertiary degree, well above the 27.9% recorded across WA and 28.6% across the SA4 region. Bachelor degree holders constitute the largest cohort at 31.6%, alongside postgraduate degree holders at 10.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.9%. Vocational qualifications represent 23.1% of residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 11.9%. A substantial 29.1% of the local population is actively engaged in formal study. This student cohort includes 8.9% attending high school, 8.8% in primary education, and 7.2% enrolled in higher education programs.
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Public transport in Winthrop reaches 49 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 2,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.0 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 in Winthrop includes 49 active bus stops across 10 discrete transit routes, generating 2,055 passenger journeys each week. Local access is convenient, with residents located an average of 206 meters from their closest transit facility. Commuter patterns reflect a suburban residential hub with outward travel: private vehicles serve as the main travel method for 77% of commuters, alongside 14% utilizing trains and 6% buses. Vehicle ownership stands at 2.0 per dwelling, outperforming the metropolitan average, while 12.8% of workers worked from home during the 2021 Census period under possible COVID-19 influences.
Transit schedules across the network account for 293 trips daily across all services, translating to roughly 41 weekly trips per individual stop.
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75.6% of residents in Winthrop report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 95% of areas nationally. 3.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.5 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 assessments of mortality metrics and chronic illness incidence, Winthrop exhibits favorable health outcomes, marked by minimal rates of common medical ailments across all age brackets. Private health insurance adoption is extensive, covering approximately 56% of the population (~3,725 people), compared to 59.0% observed across Greater Perth. The two primary chronic conditions reported by residents are arthritis and asthma, diagnosed in 6.2 and 5.6% of the population respectively, while 75.6% reported having no diagnosed health conditions, outperforming the 71.9% proportion across Greater Perth. Seniors aged 65 and over represent 24.7% of the suburb (1,640 people), tracking above the 15.9% share in Greater Perth, with older residents demonstrating strong overall wellness metrics aligned with national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
47.9% of Winthrop residents were born overseas and 34.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 85% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (22.3%) and English (19.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Winthrop displays marked multicultural characteristics, with 47.9% of the population born abroad and 34.0% utilizing a non-English language in their households. While Christianity remains the primary religious affiliation at 56.1%, Buddhism shows notable local representation at 5.7%, substantially higher than the 2.7% recorded throughout Greater Perth. Looking at ancestral background based on parental country of birth, the primary lineages in Winthrop are Chinese at 22.3% (surpassing the 4.0% regional figure), English at 19.8% (below the 28.0% metropolitan share), and Australian at 16.2% (under the regional 21.2% benchmark). Other notable community representations include South Australian at 1.2% (against 1.0% regionally), Croatian at 0.9% (against 0.8%), and Korean at 0.8% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Winthrop is 44, older than 78% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 24.6% 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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Winthrop's demographic profile features a high share of mature residents, with the 65+ age group representing 24.7% of the community as of August 2026 estimates, compared to 15.9% throughout Greater Perth. Conversely, residents aged 25 - 44 account for 21.8%, below the metropolitan average of 30.9%. The median age is estimated at 44, down from 45 at the 2021 Census, yet 7 years older than the Greater Perth median of 37 at that Census, while the national figure was 38. The most significant shift since the Census occurred among the 45 - 64 age bracket, decreasing from 28.0% to an estimated 23.5%.
Long-term projections indicate that senior cohorts will expand the most toward 2041, increasing by 777 residents (47%) to reach 2,418.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Winthrop
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 — 4 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,020 at the 2021 Census → 6,641 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 (507041184). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.