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Yanchep has an estimated 14,607 residents, up from 11,009 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,598 people, or 32.7%. Growth has averaged 5.3% a year over five years, faster than 95% of areas nationally. 1,216 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 57.6% of that increase. That puts 767 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 population of Yanchep stands at approximately 14,607 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 3,598 people (32.7%) relative to the 11,009 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such growth is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 14,322 as of June 2025 alongside 1,216 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The local population density calculates to 766 persons per square kilometer, matching general benchmark averages recorded across AreaSearch locations. Expanding by 32.7% since the 2021 census, Yanchep outpaced both the SA4 region and the nationwide benchmark of 9.5%, positioning the suburb as an exceptional regional performer.
Inbound interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 57.6% of recent population additions, though natural growth and overseas arrivals also contributed positively. Projections compiled by ABS/Geoscience Australia (issued in 2024 using 2022 as the base year) have been applied by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. For geographic areas lacking this coverage, as well as for all growth modeling beyond 2032, figures incorporate cohort-based expansion rates from the ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (published in 2023 utilizing 2022 data). Forward-looking projections place the suburb within the highest quartile nationwide for expansion, with local population anticipated to rise by 5,385 persons to 2041 under latest annual ERP metrics, equating to an aggregate expansion of 34.9% across the 16 years.
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1,715 new dwellings have been approved in Yanchep over the past five years, an average of 343 a year. That places the area in the 95th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 23 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 343 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 95% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Over the preceding 5 financial years, residential building approvals across Yanchep have run at an annual mean of roughly 343, accumulating to 1,715 homes in total. Across the past 5 financial years (running between FY-22 and FY-26), approximately 1.9 people arrived per newly constructed dwelling, reflecting a well-proportioned balance between dwelling supply and inbound demand that underpins steady market conditions. The mean construction value of newly approved residential projects sits at $367,000, aligning with regional building trends. Furthermore, $43.4 million in non-residential commercial approvals have been registered during this financial year, underscoring substantial commercial momentum.
Relative to Greater Perth, residential construction per resident in Yanchep is 125.0% higher, offering prospective purchasers extensive housing options. This volume substantially exceeds nationwide norms and reflects elevated developer commitment. The composition of upcoming residential stock is dominated by separate dwellings at 95.0%, with medium and high-density housing comprising 5.0%, thereby preserving the traditional low-density suburban landscape favored by families requiring spacious homes. Registering roughly 29 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical traits of an expanding growth hub. Longer-term demographic estimates indicate that Yanchep is positioned to add 5,100 residents through to 2041 relative to recent AreaSearch quarterly updates. Sustaining current construction volumes should allow residential supply to accommodate incoming demand with ease, maintaining favorable buyer dynamics and potentially enabling residential growth to surpass projected population figures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 16 current infrastructure and development projects inside Yanchep, worth an estimated $1.22 billion. A further 127 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $45.2 billion. 57 are already under construction and 57 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and strategic planning initiatives serve as pivotal drivers of local area performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 19 projects overall that are poised to influence the locality. Prominent ventures include Yanchep Junction Estate, ECU Health Centre Yanchep, Capricorn Beach Estate Yanchep, and Yanchep Lagoon Improvement Project, with the principal initiatives outlined in the subsequent summary.
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ECU Health Centre Yanchep
A jointly funded integrated health precinct led by Edith Cowan University, the Australian Government, and the WA State Government. Stage 1 (ECU Health Centre Yanchep East, 15 Ikara Lane) opened in October 2024, providing GP, allied health, disability, psychological, and counselling services. Stage 2 (ECU Health Centre Yanchep West, approx. 1,700 square metres) commenced construction in January-February 2025, with completion and opening expected mid-2026. The centre will be the largest community health facility north of Joondalup, serving one of Perth's fastest-growing corridors with primary care, mental health, chronic disease management, and clinical training for ECU health students.
Yanchep Lagoon Improvement Project
The Yanchep Lagoon Improvement Project aims to create greater opportunities for tourism, recreation, and economic growth in Yanchep. It involves working with residents and stakeholders to guide future development of the Yanchep Lagoon precinct. Key components include the Preliminary Foreshore Management Plan, coastal management studies addressing erosion and beach access, redevelopment of the old Yanchep Surf Club site, utility service upgrades, and completed enhancements like the Orion Cafe kiosk and changerooms.
Vertex Private Estate Yanchep
Satterley residential land estate in Yanchep, marketed as a private coastal community close to Yanchep Lagoon, Yanchep National Park, Yanchep Central, Yanchep Train Station and the Mitchell Freeway extension. Current Satterley material describes Vertex as a 550 lot estate with land and house-and-land packages for sale, parks, landscaping, fencing and NBN inclusions.
Yanchep Junction Estate
Master-planned residential community delivering 546 lots across 39ha, featuring 5ha of commercial development, three local parks, and the future K-12 St Matthew's Anglican School. Located 200m from the newly built Yanchep Train Station.
Old Yanchep Surf Club Redevelopment
Redevelopment and adaptive reuse of the heritage-listed Old Yanchep Surf Life Saving Club building into a modern multi-use community facility and cafe. Delivered by the City of Wanneroo, the project includes upgraded public amenities, hospitality space, and improved foreshore beach access.
Yanchep City Centre Activity Centre Plan
The Yanchep City Centre Activity Centre Plan (ACP 100) is a master planning blueprint for a 106-hectare transit-oriented metropolitan satellite city in northern Perth. Developed by Yanchep Beach Joint Venture and Tokyu Corporation under the City of Wanneroo and Improvement Plan No. 60, the framework surrounds the METRONET Yanchep Station with dense mixed-use residential development, commercial employment hubs, and civic amenities. The approved statutory plan guides staged delivery over coming decades.
Capricorn Beach Estate Yanchep
Capricorn Beach Estate is an active masterplanned coastal residential community in Yanchep. Homesites are now selling, with current releases promoted by the estate and a sales office operating at 222 Capricorn Esplanade. The broader Capricorn Coastal Village structure plan covers more than 259 hectares and supports subdivision and development of residential areas, local open space, community amenities and a commercial centre. Key features include access to beaches, established schools and shops, the 2.4 hectare Campground Adventure Park, foreshore and parkland areas, and nearby Yanchep Beach Club, which is now open.
Jindowie Estate
Established master planned coastal community in Yanchep by DevelopmentWA with ongoing staged land releases. Current public releases include Stage 28C, while construction continues across later stages and associated road infrastructure including Yanchep Beach Road and Greenside Drive upgrades. The estate benefits from proximity to the METRONET Yanchep Station, schools, shopping and coastal amenities.
6,825 residents of Yanchep are employed, from a labour force of 7,280. Unemployment sits at 6.3%, with participation at 65.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% 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 12,008, about 82% 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 market in Yanchep displays a diverse mix of professional and technical occupations alongside trades, with construction workers showing exceptional local representation. The locality records an unemployment rate of 6.2% and annual employment growth estimated at 3.3%. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 6,825, with local unemployment tracking 2.1% higher than the Greater Perth benchmark of 4.2%, while the labour force participation rate sits slightly lower at 65.6% versus 69.9% across Greater Perth. In the Census, a modest 7.9% of the workforce indicated working from home, a metric that may have been influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
The leading employment sectors for local residents comprise health care & social assistance, construction, and mining. Building and construction displays a pronounced cluster, employing workers at 1.5 times the wider metropolitan proportion. Conversely, the professional & technical sector engages only 4.2% of the local workforce, trailing Greater Perth's 8.2%. Comparing resident workers to the Census working population indicates a constrained volume of employment opportunities within the immediate area. Evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months to March 2026, resident employment rose by 3.3% while the labour force expanded by 3.9%, driving an unemployment rate increase of 0.5 percentage points. Over the equivalent timeframe, Greater Perth saw employment and labour force gains of 2.0% and 2.5% respectively, alongside a 0.4 percentage point uptick in unemployment. Broader perspective on future workforce demand stems from national projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. By overlaying these five- and ten-year national trajectories onto the local industry structure, local expansion patterns can be evaluated. Against nationwide forecasts of 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry sector expansion varies considerably. Applying these industry weightings to Yanchep's workforce profile indicates potential local job expansion of 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (note that this represents a straightforward weighting model for illustrative context and excludes localized population dynamics).
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Median household income in Yanchep is $1,697 a week (about $88,000 a year), with median personal income at $762 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,438 a year against an average of $73,614. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Aggregated ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place taxpayer income levels in the Yanchep SA2 above the nationwide median. Taxpayers within the Yanchep SA2 registered a median taxable income of $59,438 and a mean income of $73,614, against Greater Perth figures of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Factoring in a 10.93% lift in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $65,935 for median earnings and $81,660 for average earnings as of March 2026. Data from Census 2021 demonstrates modest rankings for local personal, family, and household earnings, placing between the 40th and 47th percentiles.
The weekly income category spanning $1,500 - 2,999 accounts for 35.1% of local earners (5,127 individuals), matching the 32.0% share seen across the metropolitan area. Cost-of-living impacts on housing are noticeable, leaving 81.0% of income remaining and positioning the area at the 44th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Yanchep had 3,737 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 58% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 20% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,842 a month. Rent absorbs 20.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.0%. 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 Yanchep recorded at the most recent Census consisted of 97.2% separate houses alongside 2.8% medium-to-high density formats (comprising semi-detached units, apartments, and other residential types), compared with Perth metro figures of 77.8% separate houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Yanchep stood below the metropolitan benchmark at 19.8%, with 57.9% of properties occupied under a mortgage and 22.3% rented. Typical monthly mortgage payments were lower than the Perth metro median at $1,842 versus $1,907, while median weekly rent was $340 compared to $350 across Perth metro.
Compared to national benchmarks, local monthly mortgage repayments sit below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are under the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Yanchep counted 3,737 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,958 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 20% 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 living arrangements at 78.3%, encompassing couples with children at 37.3%, couples without children at 25.5%, and single parent families at 14.6%. The remaining 21.7% comprises non-family residences, consisting of lone person households at 19.8% and group households at 1.7%. The typical household size sits at 2.8 people, exceeding the Greater Perth benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.1% of adults in Yanchep hold a university qualification, including 10.0% with a bachelor degree and 2.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 35.2% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,231 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 974 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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Attainment levels for higher education present challenges in the suburb, with 14.1% of residents possessing university qualifications compared to the nationwide benchmark of 30.4%, creating a focal point for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees form the primary credential at 10.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Meanwhile, vocational education is highly prevalent, as 47.3% of the population aged 15+ hold technical qualifications, including certificates (35.2%) and advanced diplomas (12.1%). Student participation in formal study is strong across the suburb, engaging 33.0% of local residents. Within this group, primary schooling accounts for 14.4% of the population, secondary education encompasses 8.9%, and 2.9% are undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Yanchep reaches 84 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 2,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 comprises 84 active transport stops across Yanchep, integrating both bus and train networks. These locations are linked by 6 individual routes that deliver a combined 2,085 weekly passenger trips. Public transport access is convenient, with residents located an average distance of 255 meters from the closest stop. Reflecting the area's suburban character, most journeys are outbound, with private vehicles accounting for 81% of travel and train journeys making up 9%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling. Working from home was recorded for a modest 7.9% of workers in the 2021 Census, a figure potentially affected by COVID-19 settings.
Across all transit routes, transit volume averages 297 trips per day, which translates to roughly 24 weekly trips per individual stop.
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70.1% of residents in Yanchep report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 83% of areas nationally. 5.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.8 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality metrics and chronic illness incidence highlight distinct healthcare demands in Yanchep, where common medical conditions are widespread across both younger and older demographics. Meanwhile, private health insurance coverage is extensive, held by roughly 55% of the community (~8,092 people), compared with 59.0% recorded across Greater Perth. The primary reported chronic conditions within the community are mental health conditions and asthma, recorded among 9.4 and 7.4% of the populace respectively, while 70.1% reported no chronic medical issues against 71.9% for Greater Perth. Health profiles among working-age individuals generally mirror expected standards.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 12.7% of residents (1,847 people), trailing the 15.9% proportion observed across Greater Perth. Health indicators for older residents display specific hurdles, though nationwide standing remains largely consistent with the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
39.8% of Yanchep residents were born overseas and 9.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (36.8%) and Australian (21.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Yanchep tracks higher than most comparable local catchments, with 39.8% of residents born overseas and 9.1% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 40.2% of residents in Yanchep. The most pronounced relative overrepresentation occurs within Judaism, which encompasses 0.1% of the population compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth. Evaluating parental country of birth reveals English ancestry as the leading group at 36.8%, well above the 28.0% recorded across the region, followed by Australian at 21.5% and Scottish at 7.5%. Distinct variations appear among other background groups as well, with South Australian heritage representing 2.1% locally versus 1.0% regionally, Maori at 2.3% compared to 0.9%, and Welsh ancestry accounting for 1.1% against 0.7%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Yanchep is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 28.0% 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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Demographically, Yanchep maintains a noticeably younger age distribution than Greater Perth. Young people and children aged 0 - 24 comprise 35.8% of the local population as at August 2026, compared to 30.5% across Greater Perth, while seniors and retirees aged 65+ make up 12.7% against the regional average of 15.9%. The median age is calculated by AreaSearch at 35 as at August 2026, mirroring the 2021 Census figure and sitting 2 years below the Greater Perth median of 37 from that Census. The most visible shift since the Census occurred in the cohort aged 25 - 44, which grew from 27.6% to an estimated 29.4%.
Looking ahead to 2041, senior cohorts aged 65 and over are projected to record the largest numeric growth, rising by 1,475 (80%) to reach 3,323.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Yanchep
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 16 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 — 1,216 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,009 at the 2021 Census → 14,607 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 (505031258). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.