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Woodvale has an estimated 10,315 residents, up from 9,579 at the 2021 Census — a change of 736 people, or 7.7%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 83.6% of that increase. That puts 1,433 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count in Woodvale stands at approximately 10,315 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 736 people (7.7%) compared to the 2021 Census, when 9,579 people were recorded. This net addition is calculated from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 10,293 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 28 validated new addresses confirmed following the Census date. Consequently, the local density equates to 1,432 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio observed in national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Moreover, the 7.7% local expansion rate since census sits within 1.8 percentage points of the national average (9.5%), underlining solid demographic momentum.
Inbound overseas migration formed the primary catalyst for these gains, generating roughly 83.6% of the overall population rise in recent periods. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 with 2022 as the base year have been incorporated by AreaSearch for SA2 territories. Across any SA2 areas not covered by this data, as well as for forecasting following 2032, growth rates across age segments from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are applied. Looking ahead, local expansion is anticipated to track slightly under the median across national statistical areas, with expectations of adding 1,129 persons to 2041 relative to the newest annual ERP totals, representing an overall expansion of 10.7% across the 16 years.
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58 new dwellings have been approved in Woodvale over the past five years, an average of 11 a year. That is 1.2 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 construction authorizations in Woodvale have averaged roughly 11 dwellings per annum, totaling 58 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because approximately 8.8 people per year have entered the suburb for every home constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), purchaser demand substantially outpaces building activity, exerting upward pricing pressure and driving buyer rivalry, while construction values average $344,000 per build in alignment with broader area trends. Furthermore, $1.5 million in commercial development approvals was registered in the current financial year, highlighting a subdued pace of non-residential construction.
Relative to Greater Perth, residential building approvals across Woodvale are markedly subdued (55.0% below regional average per person). Such constrained additions to the housing stock generally reinforce demand and asset values across the established market. This volume is similarly restrained when benchmarked against national figures, pointing toward a mature urban landscape with potential planning bottlenecks. Furthermore, recent development volume is entirely dedicated to detached houses, preserving the neighborhood's low-density character and family appeal. Recording roughly 1571 people per approval, Woodvale exhibits the hallmarks of a fully developed suburb. Demographic outlooks project an influx of 1,107 residents into Woodvale by 2041 (derived from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If residential building rates remain at current levels, supply will struggle to keep pace with population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Woodvale
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Woodvale, worth an estimated $236 million. A further 78 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.32 billion. 22 are already under construction and 32 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Capital investments, planning schemes, and local civil projects play a pivotal role in shaping community growth. In total 13 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Notable undertakings include Allara Estate Stage 20-24, Mixed-use Commercial Centre Development, Woodvale, Mixed-use Commercial Centre Development, Woodvale, and Chichester Park Community Sporting Facility Redevelopment, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Mixed-use Commercial Centre Development, Woodvale
Development approval has been granted under the Part 11B Significant Development pathway for the Woodvale Corner commercial centre at the corner of Wanneroo Road and Woodvale Drive. The approved proposal includes a supermarket, self-lock storage warehouse, caravan storage parking, bulky goods showrooms, a childcare centre, gym, service station, fast food outlets and associated parking, subject to conditions including plan modifications and road/access arrangements.
Duffy House Activation Project
Adaptive reuse and commercial activation of the State Heritage-listed Duffy House. The City of Joondalup is progressing restoration, land transfer and selection of a commercial operator following the Expression of Interest process. As of 2025, evaluation of submissions has taken longer than expected, with Council scheduled to receive the EOI outcome before tenure negotiations commence. Proposed uses include a cafe, restaurant, wine bar, gallery, studio, museum or other heritage-based community destination.
Allara Estate Stage 20-24
Ongoing stages of the master-planned Allara community directly north of Madeley, delivering family-sized lots, new display village and future local parks.
Mixed-use Commercial Centre Development, Woodvale
Woodvale Corner is a proposed $35 million mixed-use retail and commercial centre at the corner of Wanneroo Road and Woodvale Drive. The application proposed a supermarket, self-storage warehouse, caravan storage parking, bulky goods showrooms, childcare centre, gym, service station, fast-food outlets and associated parking. The Western Australian Planning Commission's Statutory Planning Committee refused the development application on 10 December 2025, so the proposal is not approved to proceed unless a fresh or amended pathway is pursued.
Chichester Park Skate Facility
Design and construction of a new community skate facility and associated park upgrades at Chichester Park. The City of Joondalup awarded the design and construction contract to Convic Pty Ltd in November 2025 for 422641 AUD ex GST. Construction commenced in July 2026 as part of an approximately 800000 AUD park upgrade including a beginner skate facility, renewed play space, basketball and netball pad upgrades, shelters, landscaping, pathways and park furniture.
Wanneroo Road and East Road Intersection Upgrade
Safety and capacity upgrade works at the intersection of Wanneroo Road and East Road in Pearsall. The scope includes carriageway realignment, dedicated left-turn deceleration lanes, median modifications, and enhanced pedestrian connectivity to nearby bus stops.
Chichester Park Community Sporting Facility Redevelopment
A $5.6 million redevelopment of the Chichester Park community sporting facility, completed in 2023. The two-storey facility features a medium-sized meeting room, four change rooms designed to better cater for female users, a referees change room, first aid room, modern kitchen, upgraded toilets, and storage areas. The project also included additional parking bays (57 total), a new barbecue and picnic area, underground drainage for the southern playing field, and enhanced accessibility features. The facility serves five sporting clubs including Kingsley Westside, Woodvale and WA Christian Football Association soccer clubs, plus Kingsley Woodvale Cricket and Junior Cricket clubs, with over 1,800 members.The park also features two active playing fields, floodlighting, an 18-basket disc golf course, and playground facilities.
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Boutique residential community of 300+ lots with premium parks, playgrounds and landscaped entry statements, close to future schools and retail.
6,208 residents of Woodvale are employed, from a labour force of 6,307. Unemployment sits at 1.6%, with participation at 73.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,022, 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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Woodvale features a capable labor pool with strong representation in essential service industries, an unemployment rate of 1.6%, and an estimated employment growth of 3.8% during the previous year. By March 2026, 6,208 residents were employed, and the local unemployment rate stood 2.6% lower than the Greater Perth figure of 4.2%, while workforce participation remained relatively typical at 73.1% versus 69.9% in Greater Perth. Census data indicated that only 9.8% of residents worked from home, although the influence of Covid-19 lockdown measures should be accounted for. The principal sectors absorbing local workers are health care & social assistance, education & training, along with construction.
Woodvale shows pronounced industry concentration in education & training, employing 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, mining accounts for a comparatively small share of local employment, capturing 5.4% of Woodvale's workforce relative to 7.0% in Greater Perth. Given its established residential focus, the community provides relatively few jobs internally, as demonstrated by the variance between the Census working population and resident workforce totals. AreaSearch assessment of SALM and ABS statistics indicates that during the 12 months to March 2026, both total employment and the active labour pool expanded by 3.8%, leaving local unemployment essentially static. Over the same timeframe, Greater Perth saw employment growth of 2.0% and labour force growth of 2.5%, alongside a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Long-term perspective is provided by national projections issued by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. These five- and ten-year forecasts have been applied across the local workforce profile to model industry-specific trajectory. Across the country, overall jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variations among individual sectors. Weighting these sectoral expectations across Woodvale's industry distribution indicates local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Woodvale is $2,339 a week (about $122,000 a year), with median personal income at $901 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,501 a year against an average of $81,180. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Aggregated ATO taxpayer statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that taxpayers in the Woodvale SA2 recorded a median earnings figure of $63,501 and an average income of $81,180. These metrics rank among the nation's upper tier and compare favorably against Greater Perth benchmarks of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023 elevates current modelled figures to approximately $70,442 (median) and $90,053 (average) as of March 2026. According to the Census 2021, local household earnings reached the 85th percentile ($2,339 weekly).
Individual income distributions show that 30.4% of the population (3,135 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, mirroring the broader metropolitan proportion of 32.0%. High earning capacity is further evidenced by the 36.6% of households taking home more than $3,000 weekly, bolstering retail and service expenditure. Furthermore, households retain 88.0% of income once mortgage and rent commitments are met, supporting strong local spending power and positioning the area in the 8th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Woodvale had 3,386 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 0% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 10% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $480 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 20.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the local housing mix comprised 92.5% houses and 7.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), displaying a much stronger low-density profile than metropolitan Perth, which recorded 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright ownership reached 43.3%, substantially surpassing metropolitan rates, while the balance of properties were mortgaged (47.0%) or rented (9.7%). Monthly mortgage repayments registered a median of $2,167 compared to the Perth metro benchmark of $1,907, while weekly rents stood at a median of $480 against $350 regionally. When evaluated against broader Australia, local mortgage costs exceed the national figure of $1,863, and median rents surpass the nationwide average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Woodvale counted 3,386 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,646 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 84% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 15% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 84.0%, consisting of couples with children (42.6%), couples without children (31.1%), and single parent families (9.8%). The remaining 16.0% consists of non-family arrangements, encompassing lone person households at 15.0% and group households comprising 1.0% of the total. Across the area, the median household size is 2.8 people, higher than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.1% of adults in Woodvale hold a university qualification, including 19.7% with a bachelor degree and 5.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 75% of areas nationally. A further 23.9% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,506 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,079 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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Tertiary attainment among Woodvale residents stands at 28.1%, slightly beneath the 30.4% nationwide figure. Qualifications are led by bachelor degrees (19.7%), complemented by postgraduate qualifications (5.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational and technical training is widely held, with 36.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, split between advanced diplomas (12.7%) and certificates (23.9%). A significant 28.1% of the local population is engaged in formal studies. By learning level, this comprises 9.8% in primary education, 9.1% in secondary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Woodvale reaches 55 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 1,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 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 services across Woodvale feature 55 active transport stops operating within Woodvale comprising a mix of buses. These boarding points are connected by 11 individual routes, providing 1,871 weekly passenger trips in aggregate. Access to the network is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 199 meters from the nearest transport stop. Given the suburb's residential orientation, the majority of journeys head outbound, with private vehicles serving as the dominant mode at 80%, alongside 14% by train. Household motor vehicle access is strong at 1.8 per dwelling, above the regional average.
A relatively low 9.8% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions). Network scheduling delivers an average of 267 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 34 weekly trips per individual stop.
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72.4% of residents in Woodvale report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 93% of areas nationally. 3.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Evaluations by AreaSearch regarding mortality and illness rates indicate outstanding health outcomes throughout Woodvale, marked by low chronic disease incidence across age groups and private health cover encompassing approximately 60% of the total population (6,178 people). Among reported chronic conditions, arthritis and mental health issues recorded the highest prevalence, affecting 7.8 and 6.9% of residents, respectively, whereas 72.4% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. The working-age cohort demonstrates strong vitality with minimal long-term health burdens. Meanwhile, residents aged 65 and over account for 22.5% of the community (2,317 people), exceeding the 15.9% in Greater Perth.
Older residents maintain robust health profiles that track closely with national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
38.3% of Woodvale residents were born overseas and 11.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.1%) and Australian (21.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Woodvale is elevated relative to broader regional norms, with 11.4% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 38.3% born overseas. In terms of religious affiliation, Christianity represents the leading faith, adhered to by 49.9% of people in Woodvale, compared to 45.0% across Greater Perth. Looking at parental ancestry backgrounds, the three most common heritages reported are English (34.1% of the population, well above the 28.0% regional level), Australian (21.7%), and Irish (9.0%). Notable concentrations of other ancestries also feature across the suburb, including South Australian at 1.9% of Woodvale (vs 1.0% regionally), Welsh at 1.0% (vs 0.7%) and Polish at 1.0% (vs 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Woodvale is 43. 22.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Woodvale features a demographic profile with a noticeable tilt toward mature age brackets. As of August 2026, 22.5% of residents are retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), compared with 15.9% across Greater Perth, whereas young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 20.0% locally versus 30.9% across the broader capital. The estimated median age sits at 43, holding steady since the 2021 Census and remaining 6 years above the Greater Perth figure of 37 recorded at the same Census, as well as higher than the nationwide median of 38 at the same Census.
Since the Census, the fastest-growing demographic band has been retiree and elderly cohorts, rising from 17.7% to an estimated 22.5% of residents. Heading toward 2041, the largest population increment is projected among retiree and elderly cohorts, increasing by 1,298 residents (56%) to 3,616, while contractions are anticipated across children and young adults as well as young to middle aged adults.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Woodvale
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 5 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 28 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,579 at the 2021 Census → 10,315 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 (505011083). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.