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The median house price in Queanbeyan Surrounds is $1.08m, with units at $705k. House values have moved 6.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Queanbeyan Surrounds has an estimated 18,217 residents, up from 16,539 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,678 people, or 10.1%. Growth has averaged 2.2% a year over five years. 922 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 56.4% of that increase. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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 AreaSearch, the Queanbeyan Surrounds population stands at approximately 18,217 in May 2026. This figure represents a rise of 1,678 individuals, or 10.1%, compared to the 16,539 people recorded during the 2021 Census. The adjustment derives from the ABS estimated resident population of 18,181 recorded in June 2025 combined with 922 newly validated addresses added after the Census date. This population density amounts to 6.0 persons per square kilometer, indicating generous space availability for residents. Queanbeyan Surrounds growth of 10.1% since the 2021 Census surpassed both the SA4 region at 4.5% and the Rest of NSW, positioning it as a leading growth area.
Recent population gains were largely fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 56.4% of total increases, while natural growth and overseas migration also contributed positively. AreaSearch relies on ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For SA2 areas lacking this data, AreaSearch applies NSW State Government SA2 level projections published in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Age group growth rates from these sources are extended to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Future projections indicate a substantial rise in the top quartile of regional areas nationwide, with Queanbeyan Surrounds expected to grow by 7,315 people to reach a total of 2041 by 2041, an increase of 40.0% over the 16 year period based on the latest annual ERP population figures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
946 new dwellings have been approved in Queanbeyan Surrounds over the past five years, an average of 189 a year. That places the area in the 91st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 180 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 91% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 121, well below 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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Queanbeyan Surrounds has seen roughly 189 dwelling approvals annually, totaling 946 homes across the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with 111 approvals registered to date in FY-26. Over that same five year span (between FY-21 and FY-25), an average of 2 people moved to the region for every dwelling constructed, reflecting a balanced supply and demand dynamic that sustains stable market conditions. New properties are being built with an average construction value of $454,000, revealing a developer preference for premium and upmarket housing segments. Commercial development activity remains low, with only $580,000 in commercial approvals recorded this financial year.
Relative to the Rest of NSW, Queanbeyan Surrounds exhibits somewhat elevated construction activity, standing 43.0% above the regional average per person over the 5 year period, which supports healthy buyer options and helps maintain existing property values. This performance is well above the national average, signaling strong developer confidence in the region. The housing mix comprises 91.0% detached houses and 9.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's traditional low density character and emphasizing family homes that offer ample space. The location shows approximately 83 people per dwelling approval, pointing to an expanding market. Future projections indicate Queanbeyan Surrounds will gain 7,279 residents by 2041 according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current development trends appear consistent with anticipated future needs, helping to preserve stable market conditions without generating significant price pressures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 21 current infrastructure and development projects inside Queanbeyan Surrounds, worth an estimated $3.28 billion. A further 42 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10 billion. 23 are already under construction and 27 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and retail. 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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Local infrastructure alterations, significant developments, and planning efforts can profoundly affect how an area performs. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 338 projects that may influence the region. Among the most notable are the South Jerrabomberra (Tralee) Estate, the Googong Hotel, Googong Public High School, and the Googong Sports and Aquatics Centre. The following list highlights the initiatives considered most pertinent to the area.
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Googong Hotel
Two-storey family-friendly hotel now under construction in Googong Town Centre. Facilities include bistro, additional restaurant, lounge, bar, beer garden, kids play area, three function rooms, sports bar and gaming room. Designed by May and Russell Architects with capacity for 700+ patrons (function space up to ~400). Operated by Anthony and Sandy McDonald (Royal Hotel Queanbeyan). Construction commenced in June 2025 with opening targeted for late 2026.
Googong Convenience Centre
Neighbourhood convenience centre within Googong Central developed by Stevens Group for Mirvac and Peet. The centre was completed in April 2026 and includes McDonald's, KFC, 7-Eleven, The Reject Shop and Aspire Early Education, providing a key retail and service hub for the growing Googong community.
Googong West Neighbourhood Development
Googong West is the third of five planned neighbourhoods within the $1.8 billion Googong masterplanned township, located 16km south-east of Canberra in NSW. The neighbourhood forms part of a 235-hectare expansion (alongside Googong South and East) delivering 2,100 homes, three new local centres, a synthetic athletics track, eight local parks, a regional playground, and road connections to Old Cooma Road. Active land releases including Hamson Rise and Wellsvale precincts are underway, with titles due from late 2026.The wider township is home to more than 10,500 residents, targeting 18,000 at full build-out.
Kings Highway Surface Upgrades
Road surface improvements and maintenance works over a 2-kilometre section of the Kings Highway from the Mill Post Road intersection to the ACT/NSW border. This project aims to improve safety and driving conditions for residents accessing Googong from the coast and inland areas.
Googong Integrated Water Cycle System
Advanced water treatment and recycling plant featuring the largest Membrane BioReactor in a residential water scheme in Australia. The system reduces potable water use by 60% through recycling and mandatory rainwater tanks, supporting 18,000 residents.
Queanbeyan to Bungendore Bulk Water Supply Pipeline
Proposed bulk water supply pipeline to secure the long-term water supply for Bungendore, transferring potable water from a new pumping station at a former reservoir site in east Queanbeyan via 375mm and 300mm water mains. A Review of Environmental Factors was endorsed by Council in November 2025 and land acquisition negotiations with affected landholders are underway. A National Water Grid Fund application was unsuccessful in May 2026, leaving the project reliant on developer contributions, council reserves and a loan, with intergovernmental water-sharing approvals between the ACT and NSW still under legal review.
Bungendore Sports Hub
Multi-stage community sports precinct delivered by Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council. Completed works include bulk earthworks, four hard-court netball courts with lighting, two turf fields with lighting, main pavilion with public amenities, kiosk and multi-use room, sewer pump station, drainage upgrades and sealed car park. Current packages include the netball pavilion (design and construct awarded) and ancillary works; the future aquatic centre is being designed by Mode Design with funding for construction still to be secured.
Bungendore Overflow Channel
Construction of a grass-lined overflow channel on Turallo Creek at Bungendore to bypass the Tarago Road bridge during flood events. The project will divert higher flood flows through new box culverts beneath Tarago Road, re-entering Turallo Creek downstream of the Turallo and Halfway Creeks confluence. It is intended to direct floodwaters away from Bungendore town centre properties, reduce backup where the creeks join, and provide additional flood storage during major events. The REF has been determined and approved, while council lists design and REF updates as underway before open tender contractor engagement.
10,320 residents of Queanbeyan Surrounds are employed, from a labour force of 10,403. Unemployment sits at 0.8%, with participation at 71.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 14,782, about 81% 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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Queanbeyan Surrounds has a highly educated labor pool with strong representation in essential services and an unemployment rate of 0.8%. As of March 2026, 10,320 residents are employed, and the local unemployment rate of 3.3% is 3.3% lower than the 4.1% rate in Regional NSW, while workforce participation stands at 71.0%, which is well above the 60.6% regional average. Census data indicates that 15.3% of residents work from home, though the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account. Employment in the area is mainly found in public administration & safety, construction, and professional & technical fields.
Public administration & safety is especially prominent, with employment at 3.5 times the regional level, whereas health care & social assistance has a smaller share, accounting for 8.4% locally compared to 16.9% in the region. The ratio of working population to resident population from Census data suggests that local employment opportunities may be limited. According to AreaSearch analysis using SALM and ABS data, between the 12 months to March 2026, the labor force dropped by 2.3% and employment also fell by 2.3%, while unemployment stayed essentially the same. In contrast, Regional NSW saw employment decline by 0.9%, the labor force shrink by 0.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can provide additional perspective on future demand in Queanbeyan Surrounds. These five and ten-year projections have been overlaid on the local employment composition to estimate growth trends. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth varies across sectors. When applied to Queanbeyan Surrounds's employment structure, these forecasts suggest local employment should rise by 6.1% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, though this is a basic weighting exercise for illustration and does not include local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Queanbeyan Surrounds is $2,926 a week (about $152,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,243 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $71,777 a year against an average of $84,254. 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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AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 indicates that the Queanbeyan Surrounds SA2 recorded a median income of $71,777 among taxpayers, while the mean figure reached $84,254. These figures rank among the top in Australia and contrast sharply with the respective figures of $52,390 and $65,215 for Regional NSW. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, projected values for March 2026 stand at approximately $79,184 for the median and $92,949 for the average. Household, family and personal income metrics from Census 2021 place the Queanbeyan Surrounds between the 93rd and 96th percentiles on a national scale.
The income distribution reveals that the $4000+ category is the most prevalent, accounting for 32.4% of residents, which totals 5,902 individuals, whereas the metropolitan region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 29.9%. High weekly earnings exceeding $3,000 are achieved by 48.8% of households, which fuels robust consumer spending. After deducting housing expenses, residents keep 88.1% of their income, demonstrating considerable purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking situates it within the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Queanbeyan Surrounds had 5,374 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 54% are owned with a mortgage, 10% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $465 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,417 a month, a total housing cost higher than 81% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 15.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.1%. 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 most recent Census data, residential structures in Queanbeyan Surrounds consisted of 98.1% houses and 1.8% other dwellings, including semi-detached units, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Regional NSW, where 82.6% of residences were houses and 17.4% fell into other dwelling categories. Home ownership rates in Queanbeyan Surrounds trail slightly behind those in Regional NSW, standing at 35.8%, while 54.2% of homes were mortgaged and 9.9% were rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Queanbeyan Surrounds reaches $2,417, which exceeds the Regional NSW average. Weekly rent in the area is $465, compared to $1,733 for mortgages and $330 for rent in Regional NSW.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Queanbeyan Surrounds are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs are also substantially above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Queanbeyan Surrounds counted 5,374 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,919 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 83% of areas nationally, against 35% couples without children. 14% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Households made up of family units account for 84.8 percent of the total, which includes 42.0 percent couples with children, 34.7 percent couples without children, and 7.3 percent single parent families. The remaining 15.2 percent consists of non-family households, where lone person households represent 14.2 percent and group households make up 1.2 percent. The median household size stands at 2.9 people, which exceeds the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
33.3% of adults in Queanbeyan Surrounds hold a university qualification, including 19.3% with a bachelor degree and 9.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.6% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 762 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 984 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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Residents in the Queanbeyan Surrounds region demonstrate educational attainment levels that exceed those found across wider geographic areas. The proportion of individuals aged 15 years and older who possess university qualifications stands at 33.3%, which is higher than the 21.3% rate observed in the Rest of NSW and the 24.1% rate recorded in the SA4 region. This elevated level of academic achievement supports strong potential for employment in sectors that rely on specialized knowledge. Bachelor degrees represent the largest share of higher education credentials, accounting for 19.3% of the population, while postgraduate qualifications make up 9.8% and graduate diplomas constitute 4.2%.
Vocational training also plays a significant role, with 35.9% of residents aged 15 years and older holding trade or technical certifications. Advanced diplomas represent 12.3% of these vocational credentials, and certificates account for 23.6%. Engagement with formal schooling remains strong, as 30.5% of residents are actively participating in education at the time of the survey. Current enrollment includes 10.9% in primary education, 9.2% in secondary education, and 4.5% in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Queanbeyan Surrounds reaches 334 stops on 73 routes, timetabled for about 950 services a week. The typical home sits about 370 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.3 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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Analysis of public transport in the Queanbeyan Surrounds area shows 334 active stops in operation, which include both train and bus facilities. These stops are covered by 73 distinct routes, delivering a combined total of 953 passenger trips each week. Accessibility to transport is considered good, with residents usually residing 368 meters from their closest stop. Because the area is mainly residential, the majority of residents travel outward for work, and cars account for 96% of commute choices. Each dwelling on average has 2.3 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average.
According to the 2021 Census, 15.3% of residents work from home, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 136 trips per day, which works out to about 2 weekly trips per individual stop. The map provided displays the 100 stops closest to the location centrepoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.3% of residents in Queanbeyan Surrounds report no long-term health condition. 3.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.7 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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Queanbeyan Surrounds demonstrates robust health indicators according to AreaSearch, which evaluated mortality rates and the occurrence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older demographics, revealing low rates of typical health issues and an unusually high private health insurance rate of roughly 62% of the total population, amounting to 11,221 individuals. This figure is higher than the 51.9% rate observed in Regional NSW and exceeds the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the leading medical conditions in the region, affecting 8.9% and 8.2% of residents respectively, whereas 68.3% of residents reported being entirely free of medical problems, a figure that surpasses the 63.3% reported in Regional NSW.
Adults in their working years exhibit a higher-than-average occurrence of chronic health issues. The local population includes 16.7% of residents aged 65 and over, totaling 3,038 people, which is less than the 23.4% proportion in Regional NSW. Health results for older adults are notably positive, with national rankings that align closely with those of the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Queanbeyan Surrounds is largely Australian-born, at 86.5% of residents, with 5.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (30.4%) and English (29.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Queanbeyan Surrounds ranks below average for cultural diversity, as 86.5% of residents were born in Australia, 92.5% hold citizenship, and 94.9% speak only English at home. Christianity is the dominant faith in Queanbeyan Surrounds, accounting for 51.7% of the population, whereas the broader Regional NSW area shows a 55.9% Christian share. When examining parental country of birth, the leading ancestry groups in Queanbeyan Surrounds are Australian at 30.4%, English at 29.3%, and Irish at 9.8%. Certain other ethnic communities also show distinct representation patterns: Macedonian residents make up 0.3% of Queanbeyan Surrounds (compared to 0.4% regionally), Scottish residents constitute 8.6% (versus 8.0% in the wider region), and Dutch residents represent 1.5% (as opposed to 1.0% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Queanbeyan Surrounds is 41. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 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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Queanbeyan Surrounds has a median age of 41 years, which is slightly below the 43-year average for Regional NSW but still above the national average of 38 years. The 45 to 54 age group is well represented at 14.1% of the population, while the 75 to 84 age group is smaller at 5.3%. Post-2021 Census figures indicate that the 75 to 84 age group increased from 4.0% to 5.3%, whereas the 45 to 54 age group decreased from 16.3% to 14.1% and the 55 to 64 age group fell from 15.5% to 13.9%.
Demographic projections indicate that Queanbeyan Surrounds will experience substantial changes in its age structure by 2041. The 35 to 44 age group is expected to grow the most at 54%, bringing an additional 1,333 people to a total of 3,802 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Queanbeyan Surrounds
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) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| 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 21 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) | Aug 2026 this 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 — 922 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (16,539 at the 2021 Census → 18,217 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 (101021611). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.