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Airlie - Whitsundays has an estimated 16,635 residents, up from 14,523 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,112 people, or 14.5%. Growth has averaged 2.5% a year over five years, faster than 83% of areas nationally. 352 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 64.7% of that increase. Density is about 55 people per 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 Airlie - Whitsundays stands at approximately 16,635 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 2,112 people (14.5%) compared to the 14,523 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This shift is estimated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 16,597 combined with 352 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. The population density is calculated at 54 persons per square kilometer, which indicates a low-density environment with substantial space per inhabitant. With a 14.5% growth rate since the 2021 census, Airlie - Whitsundays outpaced both the SA4 region (7.6%) and the Rest of Qld, establishing it as a primary driver of expansion in the area.
International migration was the chief contributor to these gains, accounting for roughly 64.7% of the total population increase recently, while other factors like interstate migration and natural increase also registered positive gains. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. In instances where such data is unavailable or for periods after 2032, Queensland State Government projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are used instead. Because the state-level figures lack breakdowns by age bracket, AreaSearch distributes growth proportionally across age cohorts in alignment with 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections that used 2022 data. Looking ahead, the region is projected to experience a major population surge ranking in the top quartile of non-metropolitan zones across the nation, with an estimated addition of 5,285 residents by 2041 relative to the newest annual ERP figures, translating to an overall expansion of 31.5% across the 16 years.
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607 new dwellings have been approved in Airlie - Whitsundays over the past five years, an average of 121 a year. That places the area in the 91st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 109 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 66% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 105, 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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Urban development in Airlie - Whitsundays has proceeded at an average rate of 121 residential building approvals annually, resulting in 607 new dwellings over the previous 5 financial years. During the current FY-26 period, 97 residential permits have been documented. With population growth adding 3.2 new residents per year for each home constructed during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, new housing supply is failing to keep pace with demand, which tends to intensify buyer competition and drive up prices. The average expected construction cost for these new dwellings is $1,007,000, highlighting that developers are prioritizing high-end and premium property projects.
Furthermore, local business expansion is supported by $140.1 million in commercial construction approvals registered during the current financial year. Compared to the Rest of Qld, residential development approvals in Airlie - Whitsundays are moderately higher, running 17.0% above the regional per capita average over the 5 year period, which maintains choice for buyers and supports demand for existing real estate, even though construction activity has moderated lately. The composition of new builds features 66.0% detached houses and 34.0% multi-unit or attached residences, where an expanding selection of townhomes and units offers varied entry points ranging from houses for families to cheaper compact configurations. Having approximately 174 people for each building approval indicates that Airlie - Whitsundays is an expanding urban zone. Long-term growth forecasts indicate that Airlie - Whitsundays will welcome 5,247 additional inhabitants by 2041 based on the newest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. The current rate of home building is in line with this projected growth, supporting a balanced property market without generating significant upward pressure on costs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 23 current infrastructure and development projects inside Airlie - Whitsundays, worth an estimated $1.9 billion. A further 68 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $36.9 billion. 31 are already under construction and 43 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and environmental & disaster management. 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 performance is highly influenced by planning initiatives, major infrastructure projects, and development works. AreaSearch has identified 28 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Notable works include the Shute Harbour Road Upgrade, the Whitsunday Cultural Arts Centre, the Whitsunday Regional Sports Precinct (Cannonvale), and the Airlie Beach Waterfront Revitalization, with the main projects of interest outlined below.
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Whitsunday Community Health Centre Development
The Whitsunday Community Health Centre expansion provides enhanced healthcare services to the Whitsunday region. The facility includes specialist consulting suites, diagnostic imaging, and mental health services, supporting the growing population of Cannonvale and surrounding areas.
Cannonvale Aquaculture Research Station
Marine and fisheries research facility delivering infrastructure to support sustainable tropical aquaculture, fish breeding programs, and regional marine ecosystem monitoring. The station supports sustainable commercial fishing operations and environmental compliance across the Whitsunday region.
Whitsunday Regional Sports Precinct
A 95-hectare regional sports and recreation precinct in Cannonvale. Stage 1 is co-funded by the Federal Government and will deliver multi-purpose outdoor fields, indoor/outdoor courts, and club facilities for sports including netball, football, and touch. The master plan has been adopted with Stage 1 completion anticipated for late 2027.
Proserpine - Shute Harbour Road Upgrades
Major staged upgrade of Proserpine - Shute Harbour Road including flood immunity improvements at Hamilton Plains and capacity upgrades between Paluma Road and Valley Drive in Cannonvale. Works include road widening, intersection upgrades, raised road levels, drainage improvements, larger culverts and improved facilities for active transport to improve safety, resilience and traffic capacity.
Whitsunday Cultural Arts Centre
Proposed multi-purpose cultural facility for the Whitsunday region featuring performance spaces, art galleries, workshop areas, and community meeting spaces. Intended to showcase local artists and provide cultural programming for residents and tourists. No standalone public project of this name and value was located in council or state records; the Whitsunday region's confirmed nearby community/cultural capital works include the Proserpine Entertainment Centre rebuild (completed 2026) and the Cannonvale Community Hub (library and community facility, in planning).
Cannonvale Community Hub
A 1,882m2 multi-purpose facility including a modern library, customer service centre, meeting rooms, business and education spaces, and disaster resilience infrastructure. Construction commenced in early May 2026.
Cannonvale Business Park
Proposed long-term mixed-use business and industrial precinct within the Carlo Drive industrial area at Cannonvale. The concept is intended to support employment growth through light industrial, warehouse, office, trade, service commercial and supporting business uses. No confirmed master developer or active major development approval for a unified business park has been identified, with the area continuing to develop through individual industrial land releases and private development applications.
Proserpine Waste Water Treatment Facility Upgrade
Upgrade of the Proserpine Waste Water Treatment Facility to include state of the art technology and reuse of treated effluent in the surrounding and adjacent agricultural areas, significantly reducing environmental impact on the Great Barrier Reef.
10,648 residents of Airlie - Whitsundays are employed, from a labour force of 10,879. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 76.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% 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. 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 labor force in Airlie - Whitsundays is highly capable, with a strong presence in tourism and hospitality, a low unemployment rate of 2.1%, and a yearly job growth estimate of 5.1%. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 10,648, with a jobless rate that sits 1.8% lower than the 3.9% recorded in Regional Qld, and the participation rate is exceptionally high at 76.6% compared to the 64.3% regional benchmark. According to Census data, just 8.3% of the workforce operated from home, though these figures may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions at the time.
Most local workers are employed in accommodation & food, retail trade, and construction. Accommodation & food is the most highly specialized sector in the district, representing a share of employment that is 3.7 times the regional baseline. Conversely, health care & social assistance makes up only 6.6% of jobs locally, which is lower than the 16.1% average in Regional Qld. Although jobs are available locally, comparisons between the Census workforce count and the overall population suggest a notable portion of residents travel outside the area for employment. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that employment rose by 5.1% over the 12 months to March 2026, whereas the labour force grew by 5.8%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% rise in employment, a 0.3% expansion in the labour force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide additional context regarding potential future demand within Airlie - Whitsundays. These forecasts span five and ten-year periods and have been aligned with the local employment profile to project growth trends. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, although growth varies considerably across industry sectors. When these sector-specific projections are applied to Airlie - Whitsundays's employment composition, the area is expected to see a 5.7% increase in employment over five years and an 11.9% increase over ten years. This estimation relies on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
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Median household income in Airlie - Whitsundays is $1,674 a week (about $87,000 a year), with median personal income at $898 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,089 a year against an average of $67,340. 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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Recent postcode ATO data for the financial year 2023 shows that individual incomes in the Airlie - Whitsundays SA2 are close to the Australian average, with a median of $52,089 and an average of $67,340. For comparison, Regional Qld recorded a median income of $53,146 and an average of $66,593. Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since the financial year 2023, estimated figures for March 2026 are $58,006 for the median and $74,990 for the average. In the 2021 Census, individual weekly income was at the 66th percentile ($898 weekly), while household income was at the 45th percentile.
The dominant household income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, accounting for 36.0% of households (5,988 people), which is similar to the wider region where this bracket makes up 31.7%. Home budget pressure is high, with residents retaining 82.7% of their income, which puts the area in the 45th percentile.
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Airlie - Whitsundays had 4,558 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 65% detached houses and 22% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 22.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.9%. 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 Census statistics, residential dwellings in Airlie - Whitsundays consist of 64.5% standalone houses and 35.6% alternative housing types, such as apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas Regional Qld has 76.4% houses and 23.6% alternative structures. Fully owned homes represent 24.5% of properties, which is below the rate in Regional Qld, with the remaining residences being paid off via a mortgage (34.9%) or occupied by tenants (40.6%). Median mortgage payments stand at $1,733 per month, which exceeds the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rental cost is $370, compared to $345 regionally.
When looked at from a national level, monthly mortgage costs in Airlie - Whitsundays are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Airlie - Whitsundays counted 4,558 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,221 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The majority of households in the area are families at 66.8%, which includes 25.0% couples raising children, 30.8% couples without kids, and 10.2% single-parent households. Single-person dwellings and shared arrangements make up the remaining 33.2% of homes, with solo residents accounting for 26.6% and group housing making up 6.6%. The typical household size is 2.4 persons, which is slightly smaller than the Regional Qld median of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.1% of adults in Airlie - Whitsundays hold a university qualification, including 16.3% with a bachelor degree and 3.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 33.8% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,132 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,018 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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Formal qualification levels in Airlie - Whitsundays are lower than national averages, with 21.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a higher education degree compared to 30.4% across the country. Among these degree holders, bachelor qualifications are the most common at 16.3%, with postgraduate degrees at 3.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. In contrast, vocational and practical education is highly represented, with 47.8% of the population aged 15+ holding trade credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (14.0%) and certificates (33.8%). A significant share of the population is engaged in learning, with 30.2% of residents currently attending an educational institution.
This enrollment consists of 11.7% of the community in primary school, 8.1% in high school, and 3.4% in university or vocational training programs.
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Public transport in Airlie - Whitsundays reaches 67 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 680 services a week. The typical home sits about 460 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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Public transport networks in Airlie - Whitsundays include 67 operational bus stops. These stops are connected to 2 routes, which support a total of 679 passenger journeys each week. Local access to transport services is moderate, with residents living an average of 464 meters away from their closest stop. Because the region is mostly residential, the majority of workers commute outside the area, with private cars being the primary mode of travel for 70% of people, and 16% traveling by foot. Household vehicle ownership stands at 1.3 cars, which is below the regional norm.
According to the 2021 Census, a modest 8.3% of residents worked from home, which could be related to conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The local transit network runs an average of 97 services daily across all active routes, which averages out to approximately 10 weekly departures for each individual stop.
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76.7% of residents in Airlie - Whitsundays report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 86% of areas nationally. 2.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 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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Health profiles for Airlie - Whitsundays show very positive trends, with AreaSearch's analysis of local mortality and long-term illness demonstrating exceptionally low rates of major health conditions across every age bracket. Furthermore, the proportion of residents with private health insurance coverage is slightly above the national SA2 average, standing at approximately 53% of the population, which equals about 8,750 individuals. The most frequently reported medical diagnoses among locals are mental health conditions and asthma, which affect 7.2% and 6.3% of the community, respectively. Meanwhile, 76.7% of residents reported having no long-term illnesses, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Inhabitants under the age of 65 experience health outcomes that are better than typical. Individuals aged 65 and older represent 12.2% of the local population (2,029 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld average of 20.4%. The health metrics for these older residents are very favorable, aligning closely with national averages for the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.8% of Airlie - Whitsundays residents were born overseas and 10.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.2%) and Australian (25.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The community displays a high degree of cultural diversity, with 25.8% of residents born outside Australia and 10.2% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 39.3% of the population. The most distinct variance in local religious distribution is Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population compared to 0.1% throughout Regional Qld. When analyzing ancestral heritage, the three most common backgrounds reported in the area are English at 32.2%, Australian at 25.2%, and Irish at 8.2%. The local community also shows distinct differences compared to regional proportions for other ancestral origins, with New Zealand heritage representing 1.2% of the population (compared to 0.9% in the wider region), Spanish heritage at 0.8% (compared to 0.3%), and French heritage at 0.7% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Airlie - Whitsundays is 35. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 34.0% 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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With a median age of 35, the population of Airlie - Whitsundays is younger than both the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national median of 38. The region has a high concentration of residents aged 25 - 34, who make up 22.1% of the local population compared to the national rate of 14.6%, while residents aged 75 - 84 are less common at 3.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents in the 25 to 34 age range rose from 19.5% to 22.1%, whereas the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.7% to 12.1%, and children aged 5 to 14 decreased from 10.6% to 9.3%.
Projections for the year 2041 indicate a continuing demographic shift, with the 25 to 34 group expected to grow by 46% (an increase of 1,679 people) to reach 5,348, up from 3,668. In comparison, the 15 to 24 age bracket is projected to experience a smaller 5% increase, adding 91 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Airlie - Whitsundays
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 23 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 — 352 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (14,523 at the 2021 Census → 16,635 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 (312031359). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.