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Alexandra Hills has an estimated 17,428 residents, up from 16,574 at the 2021 Census — a change of 854 people, or 5.2%. Overseas migration accounts for 58.6% of that increase. That puts 1,279 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 Alexandra Hills stands at approximately 17,428 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 854 people (5.2%) compared to the 16,574 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. This growth is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 17,361 alongside 68 validated new addresses registered since the Census. The population density is 1,278 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical average for national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The 5.2% growth rate since the census is within 0.2 percentage points of the wider SA3 area (5.4%), indicating competitive local growth dynamics.
Overseas migration was the primary driver of this population growth, accounting for roughly 58.6% of the total demographic gains during recent times. For each SA2 area, AreaSearch uses population projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, using 2022 as the base year. In instances where SA2 areas are missing from this dataset, or for projections extending past 2032, figures from the Queensland State Government SA2 projections released in 2023 (based on 2021 data) are used instead. Because these state-level projections lack age breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 data) for individual age groups. Looking at future demographic trends, projections using this approach suggest a population decline, with the local population expected to contract by 1,607 persons by 2041. In contrast, certain age categories are expected to grow, particularly the 75 to 84 age cohort, which is forecast to increase by 498 people. See the age section for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
210 new dwellings have been approved in Alexandra Hills over the past five years, an average of 42 a year. That is 2.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 36 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 64% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 50, 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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Alexandra Hills averages approximately 42 residential building approvals annually, with 210 dwellings approved over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 46 approvals recorded so far during FY-26. Given that an average of 1.7 new residents have arrived for each new dwelling built over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, supply and demand appear to be in equilibrium, support market stability, with new homes constructed at an average value of $313,000. Furthermore, commercial development approvals total $7.1 million for the current financial year, which points to a quiet commercial construction pipeline.
Relative to Greater Brisbane, the volume of per capita building activity in Alexandra Hills is about three-quarters as high, placing the area in the 44th percentile of all localities monitored nationally, which limits choice for buyers and sustains interest in established homes. This level of activity also tracks below the national average, reflecting the mature character of the suburb and suggesting possible planning constraints. Newly approved construction consists of 64.0% detached dwellings and 36.0% medium and high-density housing, showing an evolving mix of attached designs that offer choices across various price points, from large family residences to more compact, budget-friendly options. This is a notable shift from the established housing stock, which is currently 93.0% houses, showing that development sites are becoming scarce while responding to changing lifestyles and affordability needs. With approximately 401 people for each approval, Alexandra Hills presents as a mature market. Given that the population is projected to stabilize or decrease, Alexandra Hills is likely to experience less pressure on its housing stock, which could open up opportunities for prospective buyers.
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 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Alexandra Hills, worth an estimated $325 million. A further 53 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.71 billion. 17 are already under construction and 17 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning frameworks are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 16 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include the Birkdale Community Precinct incorporating the Redland Whitewater Centre, the Alexandra Hills Social Housing project, the 148 Finucane Road Apartments, and the Redland Hospital Expansion, with the provided list highlighting the developments of greatest significance.
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Birkdale Community Precinct including Redland Whitewater Centre
A 62-hectare destination transforming Birkdale into a world-class community precinct featuring the Redland Whitewater Centre, an Olympic-standard venue for the Brisbane 2032 Games. The precinct includes 38.8 hectares of conservation area, the heritage-listed Willards Farm, and a WWII Radio Receiving Station. It serves as a swift-water rescue training hub for emergency services and includes a public swimming lagoon, adventure playground, and seven community hubs focused on innovation, entertainment, and recreation.
Alexandra Hills Social Housing
Three-storey social housing building delivering 20 accessible one-bedroom units for young people, with shared landscaped areas and 21 undercroft car spaces. Part of the Homes for Queenslanders plan and jointly funded with the Australian Government's Social Housing Accelerator.
Redland Hospital Expansion
A multi-stage expansion of Redland Hospital to enhance healthcare capacity on the Redlands Coast. Stage 1 ($78 million) delivered the new Amity Ward, featuring a 12-bed ICU and 37 inpatient beds, which opened in mid-2025. Current works focus on Stage 2 ($150 million), involving the construction of a new 43-bed Mental Health and sub-acute building. This stage provides 20 net new beds and state-of-the-art mental health services. Additional infrastructure including a 1,000+ space multi-level car park and the 28-bed Lagoon Ward are already operational.Stage 2 is expected to reach construction completion in 2027.
148 Finucane Road Apartments
DA-approved medium-density project for 36 apartments across four to five storeys on a 2,023 sqm site. The site changed hands in Feb 2025 and remains pre-construction pending a new owner's delivery plan and any amended approvals.
Redlands Coast Smart and Connected City Strategy
Ongoing multi-year initiative by Redland City Council to enhance liveability, prosperity, and sustainability through smart solutions, including digital infrastructure, IoT sensors, smart traffic systems, and data-driven management.
Capalaba Town Centre Revitalisation Project
A $183 million to $250 million urban renewal initiative transforming 1.55 hectares into the civic and commercial heart of Capalaba. The masterplan features a new Redland City Council library, customer service centre, arts centre, and community hall. The precinct includes a town square, village green with a large entertainment screen, commercial office space, and boutique residential apartments. Stage 1 construction, focusing on the library and civic facilities, commenced in May 2026 to stimulate a day/night economy and improve transport connectivity.
Vida Estate
Small residential subdivision in Alexandra Hills by Fiteni delivering 18 home sites (approx. 404m2 to 450m2) with an adjacent cluster of eight freehold terrace homes branded Vida Terraces. The estate is sold out and dwellings are now delivered/occupied by 2025.
Ormiston College Master Plan Redevelopment
Ormiston College is pursuing a major campus expansion via a Ministerial Infrastructure Designation (MID) lodged with the Queensland Department of State Development in 2025. The proposal covers a 27.1-hectare campus and includes new multi-use educational buildings, a 50m Olympic aquatic centre extending the existing 25m pool, a new boarding facility, indoor multipurpose courts with enclosed cricket pitch, junior sports ovals, a full perimeter security fence with koala crossings, and extensive landscaping. The MID pathway was chosen after a prior development application was rejected by Redland City Council due to koala habitat impacts.Community consultation closed in September 2025 with the State Planning Minister yet to decide. Rohrig Constructions is engaged as the project builder. Enrolments are forecast to exceed 1,600 students by 2026.
10,062 residents of Alexandra Hills are employed, from a labour force of 10,518. Unemployment sits at 4.3%, with participation at 74.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 13,519, about 78% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The workforce of Alexandra Hills is evenly distributed between white and blue collar occupations, with the construction sector showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of 4.3%, and job growth estimated at 3.5% over the past year. As of March 2026, there are 10,062 employed residents, with the unemployment rate matching the Greater Brisbane average of 4.3%, and labor force participation tracking at a relatively normal level (74.5% compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane). Census data indicates a moderate 13.8% of employed residents worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The major employment industries for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The suburb displays a strong concentration of workers in construction, matching 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services are under-represented, employing only 5.5% of the Alexandra Hills workforce compared to 8.9% in Greater Brisbane. The residential nature of the suburb means local employment opportunities are limited, as shown by the comparison of Census working population to resident population. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that for the 12 months ending March 2026, the number of employed persons grew by 3.5% while the labor force expanded by 4.1%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.2%, the labor force expand by 3.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 offer additional context on future labor demand for Alexandra Hills. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local employment profile to estimate future growth trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates of growth vary widely by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce mix suggests employment for Alexandra Hills residents could grow by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for comparison and does not incorporate local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Alexandra Hills is $1,837 a week (about $96,000 a year), with median personal income at $825 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,743 a year against an average of $66,017. 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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According to the latest postcode-level ATO data released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Alexandra Hills SA2 recorded a median income of $58,743 and an average income of $66,017. This tracks slightly below the national average, comparing to a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799 across Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be around $65,416 for the median and $73,517 for the average as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census data, incomes for households, families, and individuals in Alexandra Hills sit around the 54th percentile nationally.
The data indicates that the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket is the most common, accounting for 37.9% of residents (6,605 people), which is similar to the wider region where this group makes up 33.3%. High housing costs absorb 16.1% of incomes, but solid earnings keep disposable income at the 56th percentile, and the SEIFA income index ranks the area in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Alexandra Hills had 5,881 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 2% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,829 a month. Rent absorbs 21.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The composition of dwellings in Alexandra Hills at the time of the latest Census was 93.4% houses and 6.6% other dwelling types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative housing), compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings in the Brisbane metro area. Home ownership rates in Alexandra Hills were higher than the Brisbane metro average at 28.9%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (49.0%) or rented (22.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,829 was below the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, whereas the median weekly rent was $400, compared to $380 in Brisbane metro.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Alexandra Hills are below the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Alexandra Hills counted 5,881 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,184 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 19% 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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Family households make up the majority of homes at 78.7%, consisting of couples with children at 35.1%, couples without children at 27.6%, and single parent families at 14.7%. Non-family households account for the remaining 21.3%, with single person households representing 18.9% and group households making up 2.4%. The median household size of 2.7 residents is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.9% of adults in Alexandra Hills hold a university qualification, including 12.2% with a bachelor degree and 2.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.0% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 3,185 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,008 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 locality presents educational disparities, with university qualification rates (16.9%) sitting well below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This situation highlights both a challenge and an opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 12.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 42.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (31.0%). Enrollment rates in education are high, with 27.8% of residents participating in formal learning.
This group includes 9.7% enrolled in primary schools, 8.5% in secondary schools, and 3.6% studying in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Alexandra Hills reaches 111 stops on 17 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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 options reveals 111 active bus stops operating in Alexandra Hills. These stops are served by 17 separate routes, which combine to deliver 1,057 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 185 meters from their nearest transit stop. The suburb is primarily residential, resulting in most workers commuting out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 92%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.7 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average.
A total of 13.8% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related working conditions. Services average 151 trips per day across all active routes, representing approximately 9 weekly trips for each stop. The accompanying map illustrates the locations of the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the suburb.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.9% of residents in Alexandra Hills report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 79% of areas nationally. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments indicate notable issues in Alexandra Hills, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance coverage lags slightly behind the typical SA2 average, sitting at approximately 52% of the population (~9,045 people). This compares to a coverage rate of 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. The most prevalent health issues identified in the suburb are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 9.4 and 8.8% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 65.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
Residents of working age display a higher than average rate of chronic illnesses. The suburb has 17.9% of its population aged 65 and older (3,121 people), which is higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 15.1%. The health status of local seniors presents some difficulties, with national rankings generally matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Alexandra Hills is largely Australian-born, at 79.6% of residents, with 8.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.1%) and Australian (27.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Alexandra Hills aligns closely with regional averages for cultural diversity, with 79.6% of residents born in Australia, 89.3% holding citizenship, and 91.3% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 48.9% of the local population. The most distinct statistical variation is in the Other category, which accounts for 0.9% of the population compared to 1.3% across Greater Brisbane. In terms of parent country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Alexandra Hills are English (30.1%), Australian (27.3%), and Scottish (8.3%). There are also specific differences in the proportions of other backgrounds: New Zealand ancestry is represented at 1.3% (compared to 1.0% regionally), Maori ancestry is at 1.5% (compared to 1.1% regionally), and Samoan ancestry is at 0.3% (compared to 0.9% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Alexandra Hills is 38. 24.2% 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 38, Alexandra Hills is slightly older than the Greater Brisbane average of 36, though it matches the national median of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 10.4% relative to Greater Brisbane, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 10.8%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 4.2% to 5.9%, and the 15 to 24 group has increased from 11.9% to 13.3%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group decreased from 12.9% to 10.8%, and the 55 to 64 group fell from 12.8% to 11.7%.
Looking forward to 2041, demographic projections indicate notable changes in the age profile of the suburb. The 75 to 84 age group is expected to lead these shifts, growing by 41% (418 people) to reach 1,442 residents, up from 1,023. The aging of the population is evident, with residents aged 65 and over accounting for 99% of the projected growth, whereas the 65 to 74 and 55 to 64 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Alexandra Hills
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 | May 2026 3 months ago 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 May 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 — 68 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (16,574 at the 2021 Census → 17,428 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 (301011001). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.