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Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora has an estimated 18,863 residents, up from 17,066 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,797 people, or 10.5%. Growth has averaged 1.6% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 2,754 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora is approximately 18,863 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 1,797 people (10.5%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 17,066 people. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 18,844 from June 2025 and 72 validated new addresses registered since the Census. This population size results in a density of 2,753 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest quartile of all Australian areas evaluated by AreaSearch. The area's 10.5% growth rate since the 2021 census outpaced the national figure of 9.3%, making it a regional leader in population expansion.
This demographic growth was almost entirely powered by net arrivals from overseas, which served as the exclusive contributor to population increases during recent periods. ABS and Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilised by AreaSearch for each SA2. For localities lacking these specific projections, and to project trends beyond 2032, growth rates by age bracket from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections published in 2023 using 2022 data are applied. These demographic projections suggest population growth will track slightly below the national median for statistical areas, with a projected increase of 970 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, representing a total expansion of 5.0% over the 16 years.
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381 new dwellings have been approved in Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora over the past five years, an average of 76 a year. That places the area in the 85th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 60 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 65% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 79, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An average of approximately 76 new residential approvals have been issued annually in Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora, representing 381 dwellings over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 73 approvals have been logged. With an average of 3.7 new residents added for each completed home between FY-21 and FY-25, demand remains well ahead of supply, a dynamic that typically spurs price appreciation and heightens buyer competition. Newly built properties average a value of $515,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the higher-end, upscale market. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $6.5 million have been registered during this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality.
Per capita development activity in Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora aligns closely with the wider Greater Perth region, keeping market supply and demand in balance with the broader metropolitan area. Recent building activity is composed of 65.0% detached houses and 35.0% medium to high-density dwellings, showing an evolving mix of attached housing formats that provide options across different price points, ranging from large family residences to more affordable, compact units. Notably, developers are building a higher proportion of detached homes than the historical baseline of 46.0% at the Census would suggest, reflecting an ongoing appetite for family properties despite overall densification. The area has approximately 234 people for each dwelling approval, suggesting capacity for further development. Looking forward, Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora is projected to add 951 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If current building rates persist, residential supply is expected to satisfy demand, creating favorable buying opportunities and potentially supporting growth that outpaces current predictions.
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AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora, worth an estimated $129 million. A further 96 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10.2 billion. 40 are already under construction and 53 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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Developments in public infrastructure, major works, and urban planning initiatives play a key role in local property performance. AreaSearch has tracked 31 projects expected to influence the area. Prominent works include The Coolbinia, Osborne Park and Tuart Hill Targeted Underground Power Program, the Breckler Park 3x3 Basketball Court, and the Cottonwood Crescent Apartment Development, with the subsequent list identifying the most significant undertakings.
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City of Stirling Underground Power Program - Yokine and Surrounding Suburbs
Western Power, in partnership with the City of Stirling, is progressively converting overhead distribution powerlines to underground power across Yokine and surrounding suburbs in Perth's inner north. The works are delivered under Western Power's Targeted Underground Power Program (TUPP) and the earlier Network Renewal Undergrounding Program Pilot (NRUPP), both of which prioritise areas with a high density of ageing overhead assets approaching end of service life. Active project areas immediately adjoining Yokine include North Perth/Mount Hawthorn (Western Power Project 343, which extends into Joondanna and is due for completion towards the end of 2026) and the Osborne Park/Tuart Hill/Joondanna/Stirling TUPP project, which commenced construction in mid to late 2025.Further City of Stirling project areas covering parts of Inglewood, Tuart Hill and Balcatta are earmarked for later delivery, with construction commencement dates still to be confirmed. Typical scope per project area includes removal of timber poles and overhead conductor, installation of underground cable, ground mounted primary equipment sites housing transformers and switchgear, and replacement of existing streetlights with new energy efficient LED luminaires. Benefits include improved supply reliability and public safety, reduced network maintenance cost, greater capacity for rooftop solar and electric vehicle charging, cleaner streetscapes and unimpeded street tree canopy growth. Project costs are shared between the State Government, Western Power, the City of Stirling and property owners, with the State contribution tiered according to socio-economic indicators and residential connection charges invoiced by the City. Statewide, around 108,000 properties have been converted since 1996, with a further 29,000 properties targeted by 2027.
Yokine Regional Open Space Upgrades
The City of Stirling is delivering staged upgrades to Yokine Regional Open Space, one of the City's key regional reserves. The centrepiece of current works is the relocation of the Inglewood Little Athletics Centre (ILAC) to Yokine ROS East, which involves installing new athletics and storage infrastructure on the northern portion of the reserve and relocating the existing cricket pitch, allowing ILAC to be collocated with existing user groups ahead of the 2026/2027 summer athletics season.Recently completed elements include a new public toilet facility at the Yokine Playspace featuring a native flora and fauna mural, and a new outdoor table tennis facility. The reserve's main regional playground, constructed in 2011 at the western end of Wordsworth Avenue, remains a fenced, accessible facility with sand and rubber play areas, an elevated deck, climbing wall, and inclusive play equipment.
The Coolbinia
The Coolbinia is a five-storey mixed-use development featuring 40 ultra-large residences comprising two and three-bedroom apartments, penthouses and townhomes, inspired by Milan apartments and 1920s Art Deco architecture. The project includes five ground-floor retail spaces with a cafe, wine bar and wellness centre, creating a village hub for the community. Designed by award-winning MJA Studio with landscaping by CAPA, residences feature dual-aspect floor plans, expansive private terraces, and sustainable design. Amenities include a gym, yoga studio, sauna, rooftop BBQ terrace, dog wash, bicycle workshop, and solar-powered common areas with EV charging provisions.Construction has commenced with move-in expected late 2027.
The Coolbinia
A luxury residential development by Willing Property featuring 40 residences, including apartments and townhomes, plus 4 ground floor retail spaces such as a cafe and wine bar. Designed by MJA Studio with Art Deco and Milanese influences. The project targets a 7-Star NatHERS rating with sustainable features, EV charging, and solar-powered common areas. Built by Willing Build.
Dog Swamp Shopping Centre Ongoing Enhancements
Ongoing enhancement program for Dog Swamp Shopping Centre, a neighbourhood centre anchored by Woolworths and Aldi supermarkets with 30 speciality tenancies. Originally constructed in 1967, the centre underwent major refurbishment in 2017 including western wing redevelopment and Aldi introduction. Managed by ASA Real Estate Partners, improvements include new retail tenancies, upgraded facades, enhanced customer amenities and car parking facilities.
Mt Hawthorn Community Centre Upgrade
City of Vincent is undertaking a phased upgrade of the Mt Hawthorn Community Centre and the surrounding Axford Park precinct. Recent works include a significant roof renewal and interior modernisations of the hall facilities. As of April 2026, the project includes a major lighting upgrade at Axford Park with energy-efficient LED systems to enhance safety and community event support, aligned with the Mt Hawthorn Town Centre Place Plan.
Osborne Park and Tuart Hill Targeted Underground Power Program
Western Power and the City of Stirling are converting overhead distribution powerlines to underground power across the Osborne Park and Tuart Hill project areas, including nearby parts of Joondanna and Stirling. The Targeted Underground Power Program is intended to improve power reliability and safety, remove distribution poles and wires, install underground network equipment and street lighting, and improve streetscape amenity. Transmission lines will remain overhead where they are outside the undergrounding scope.
299 Charles Street North Perth
An 8-storey mixed-use redevelopment of the former Brownes Dairy site, featuring 117 residential apartments. The project includes 15 Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) units, 42 co-living units, and 59 market apartments. Ground floor amenities feature a tavern and brewery, private gym, and retail/cafe spaces, preserving the site's industrial heritage through a modern design by Space Collective Architects.
11,026 residents of Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora are employed, from a labour force of 11,337. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 70.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 15,028, about 80% 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 workforce of Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora is highly qualified, with a strong presence of professional services, an unemployment rate sitting at just 2.7%, and an estimated annual job growth rate of 3.5%. As of March 2026, there are 11,026 employed residents, with the local unemployment rate running 1.5% below the 4.2% rate seen in Greater Perth, while participation in the labor force matches the Greater Perth level of 70.2%. Census data indicates that a modest 9.2% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.
Resident employment is primarily centered in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. The locality displays a particularly strong concentration of jobs in professional & technical fields, which are represented at 1.4 times the regional average. In contrast, the mining sector has a smaller footprint, accounting for 5.1% of employment compared to the regional benchmark of 7.0%. The local job count relative to the resident working population suggests this mostly residential community has a limited pool of local employment opportunities. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that over a 12-month span, employment rose by 3.5% while the labour force grew by 3.8%, leading to an increase in the unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.0%, a labour force expansion of 2.5%, and a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide additional context regarding potential future demand in the Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora region. These five and ten-year projections have been overlaid with the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sector-specific growth rates vary considerably. When applied to the industry mix in Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora, these projections suggest local employment will rise by 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, noting that this simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes does not incorporate localised population projections.
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Median household income in Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora is $1,746 a week (about $91,000 a year), with median personal income at $931 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,861 a year against an average of $84,304. 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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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of postcode-level ATO data released for the 2023 financial year, the median income of taxpayers in the Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora SA2 was $62,861, with the average income recorded at $84,304. These figures are among the highest nationwide, comparing favorably to the Greater Perth median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Adjusted for a 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures as of March 2026 would be roughly $69,732 for the median and $93,518 for the average. According to the 2021 Census, individual incomes sit at the 71st percentile ($931 weekly), while household incomes are at the 49th percentile.
Income distribution data shows that 27.7% of the population (5,225 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which is similar to the regional share of 32.0% in this bracket. Housing costs absorb 15.5% of incomes, but solid earnings help keep disposable income at the 51st percentile, and the area ranks in the 7th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
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Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora had 7,163 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 47% detached houses and 20% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $325 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 18.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora consisted of 46.5% detached houses and 53.4% other dwelling types, such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures, contrasting with the Perth metropolitan split of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership rates in Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora stood at 31.0%, exceeding the Perth metro benchmark, with the remaining residences being mortgaged (33.2%) or rented (35.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was $2,000, higher than the Perth metro average of $1,907, while the median weekly rent was $325, compared to $350 across Perth metro.
Nationally, mortgage costs in Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora run higher than the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rents remain considerably lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora counted 7,163 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,917 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 61.1%, consisting of couples with children at 25.7%, couples without children at 26.2%, and single-parent households at 8.1%. The remaining 38.9% are non-family households, which are predominantly single-person households at 35.0%, alongside group households at 3.8%. The average household size of 2.2 residents is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.
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39.7% of adults in Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora hold a university qualification, including 27.4% with a bachelor degree and 8.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 84% of areas nationally. A further 16.2% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,338 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,106 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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The level of education in Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora is notably higher than regional benchmarks, with 39.7% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 27.9% across WA and 29.0% in the SA4 region. This educational profile positions the community well for professional and knowledge-based careers. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 27.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.6% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%. Technical and trade qualifications are also common, with 28.0% of the population aged 15 and over holding vocational credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (16.2%).
Participation in education is high, with 26.3% of local residents currently engaged in formal study. This includes 7.5% enrolled in primary schools, 7.2% attending tertiary institutions, and 6.2% undertaking secondary schooling.
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Public transport in Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora reaches 92 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 3,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 transit infrastructure includes 92 active stops in Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 20 different routes, which support a total of 3,810 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is highly rated, with the average distance to the nearest stop standing at 171 meters. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 82%, followed by buses at 12%. Household vehicle ownership stands at 1.2 cars per dwelling, which is below the regional average.
A relatively low 9.2% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions. Bus services average 544 trips per day across all routes, which translates to roughly 41 weekly trips for each individual transit stop.
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70.4% of residents in Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora report no long-term health condition. 7.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 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 rates and mortality, Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora displays favorable health outcomes, with the incidence of common medical conditions running low across the general population, although elevated above national averages among older, high-risk groups. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, covering approximately 62% of the population (11,619 people), compared to 59.0% in Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most prevalent medical issues, affecting 8.0% and 7.3% of residents respectively. Conversely, 70.4% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions, compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth.
The working-age population is generally healthy with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older represent 21.5% of the local population (4,049 people), a larger share than the 16.1% recorded across Greater Perth, although this age cohort ranks lower on a national scale than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
38.2% of Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora residents were born overseas and 26.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 77% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.4%) and Australian (18.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora displays a high degree of cultural diversity, with 26.1% of residents using a non-English language at home and 38.2% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 46.6% of the population. The most distinct religious concentration is Judaism, which accounts for 6.5% of residents, representing a significant variance from the Greater Perth average of 0.3%. Regarding ethnic ancestry, the three largest groups in Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora are English at 22.4% of the population (below the regional benchmark of 28.0%), Australian at 18.4%, and Other ancestries at 13.5%.
There are also distinct concentrations of other backgrounds, with South Australian ancestry accounting for 1.4% of residents (compared to 1.0% regionally), Polish at 1.3% (compared to 0.7%), and Italian at 8.6% (compared to 4.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora is 40. 26.4% 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 median age of 40 in Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora is slightly higher than the Greater Perth median of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, the area features a high share of residents aged 85 and over (4.6%), while children aged 5 to 14 represent a smaller share (9.4%). Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age bracket has risen from 7.1% to 7.8% of the population. Projections suggest the age profile will change notably by 2041, with the 85 and over cohort expected to grow by 817 people (95%) from 863 to 1,681.
Combined, cohorts aged 65 and older will represent 87% of all population growth, highlighting the aging trend. In contrast, the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 age groups are projected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora
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) | May 2026 3 months ago 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this 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 this 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 5 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) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month 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 — 72 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (17,066 at the 2021 Census → 18,863 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 May 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 (505021097). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.