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Ashfield - Kepnock has an estimated 5,925 residents, up from 5,659 at the 2021 Census — a change of 266 people, or 4.7%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. 117 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 734 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 calculations by AreaSearch, the population of Ashfield - Kepnock stands at approximately 5,925 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 266 individuals (4.7%) from the 2021 Census, when the population was recorded at 5,659 people. This shift is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population of 5,891 from June 2025 alongside 117 validated new addresses identified since the Census. With these numbers, the local population density is 734 persons per square kilometer, a figure that aligns closely with standard averages across areas analysed by AreaSearch. The primary driver of this population growth was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 58.0% of the total population gains in recent times.
For each SA2 area, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 areas lacking this data, and for any years after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and utilizing 2021 data are used instead. Readers should note that these Queensland state projections do not provide breakdowns by age group; consequently, where they are applied, AreaSearch distributes growth across age brackets using proportional weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 data). Factoring in these expected demographic shifts, the region is projected to experience population growth exceeding the median for non-metropolitan Australia, with the local population expected to rise by 740 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing an overall expansion of 11.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
105 new dwellings have been approved in Ashfield - Kepnock over the past five years, an average of 21 a year. That is 3.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 36, running ahead of 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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Ashfield - Kepnock has seen an average of approximately 21 residential dwellings approved for development annually, resulting in a total of 105 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 33 approvals registered. An average increase of 2.5 new residents was recorded for each dwelling constructed over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, pointing to healthy demand that underpins local property values, with new residential projects holding an average construction value of $383,000. Additionally, commercial development approvals total $1.4 million for the current financial year, representing a very low level of commercial building activity.
In comparison to the Rest of Qld, the per capita rate of new residential approvals in Ashfield - Kepnock is about two-thirds, placing the area in the 49th percentile of all locations analyzed across the country, which leads to a relatively limited range of options for buyers and maintains interest in established houses. Furthermore, recent building approvals have consisted entirely of detached houses, preserving the classic low-density suburban feel of the neighborhood and emphasizing family-oriented properties that attract those wanting extra room. The ratio of 375 people in the locality for every single dwelling approval highlights the quiet nature of the local building sector. Looking ahead, the population of Ashfield - Kepnock is projected to rise by 706 residents by 2041, starting from the most recent quarterly estimates by AreaSearch. Although residential construction is currently keeping pace with these growth projections, purchasers may face increased competition as the local population expands.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Ashfield - Kepnock
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ashfield - Kepnock, worth an estimated $71 million. A further 54 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.48 billion. 24 are already under construction and 28 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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 projects, planning initiatives, and major developments can significantly alter the performance of an area. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 13 projects expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include Sienna Boulevard, New Bundaberg Hospital, The Gateway Marina - Burnett Heads, and Bundaberg East Levee, with the following index highlighting those of greatest local significance.
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Sienna Boulevard
23-hectare residential subdivision by Santalucia Corporation adjacent to Belle Eden Estate on the Bundaberg Ring Road. Retaining a local water body as the centerpiece, the estate will deliver 152 residential lots and 2 reserve lots across 15 stages, accommodating around 380 residents. Early stages have commenced with land sales recorded in 2025 and 2026.
Ashfield Growth Precinct
Council-led growth precinct in Ashfield, Bundaberg, enabling the delivery of approximately 4,942 residential lots. In July 2025, the Queensland Government provided $520,000 (towards a total detailed design cost of $651,000) to fast-track the trunk sewerage infrastructure. Design is expected to be completed within one year, allowing construction to commence in the 2026-27 financial year and unlocking significant new housing supply in this key growth area.
Kepnock Town Centre
Completed neighbourhood shopping centre in Kepnock, Bundaberg, spanning 5,715 sqm and anchored by a large format Woolworths along with BWS, LiveLife Pharmacy, The Reject Shop, specialty stores, food outlets, and 268-281 car parks. The centre officially opened in late 2023.
New Bundaberg Hospital
The $1.2 billion New Bundaberg Hospital is a major greenfield development featuring a six-storey clinical building with over 400 beds. The facility includes an expanded emergency department, a rooftop helipad, mental health units, and teaching spaces. It serves as the centerpiece of the Bundaberg Health and Enterprise Precinct, aimed at providing level 5 health services to the growing Wide Bay region while mitigating flood risks associated with the existing hospital site.
Bundaberg East Levee
A $174.7 million flood resilience project featuring a 1.7 km concrete levee along the Burnett River southern bank. The infrastructure includes floodgates, flood doors, and pump stations at Saltwater and Distillery Creeks, designed to protect over 600 properties in Bundaberg East, South, and the CBD from 1% AEP flood events. Recent milestones include the appointment of SMEC and CDM Smith as design consultants and the completion of detailed flood modelling. The project is currently in the detailed design phase following the 2024 Ministerial Infrastructure Designation process.
Gympie Estate Affordable Housing Project
PROJECT CANCELLED - SEPTEMBER 2025. A proposed 101-home affordable housing estate on 26 hectares adjacent to Baldwin Swamp Environmental Park. Following comprehensive geotechnical and environmental assessments, Regional Housing Limited and Bundaberg Regional Council determined the project was not feasible due to infrastructure costs exceeding development thresholds. The land is now planned to be incorporated into Baldwin Swamp Environmental Park as environmental reserve. The site, bounded by Telegraph Road, Ring Road, FE Walker Street and Mellifont Street, was intended to deliver affordable rental housing while preserving green spaces, but investigations confirmed civil infrastructure costs would be too high and lot numbers overly restricted to achieve affordable housing outcomes.
St Vincent de Paul Social Housing Walkervale Bundaberg
An 81 dwelling social housing development on the corner of Barolin and Maynard Streets in Walkervale, comprising 60 units and 21 single homes delivered under the QuickStarts QLD program. The project is being developed in partnership between St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland Housing and the Queensland Government, with homes to be operated by Vinnies Housing. Construction is progressing following Ministerial Infrastructure Designation approval, delivering long term social and affordable housing with on-site wrap-around support services including furniture and food assistance.
Kalkie Heights Residential Estate
Kalkie Heights is a master planned house and land estate in Kalkie, near Bundaberg, delivering about 194 residential lots over multiple stages. Stages 1 and 2 are sold out, civil works and infrastructure for the first stage are complete, titles have begun to issue, and homes and house and land packages are under construction, with further stages planned. The estate sits on elevated land above the floodplain and is positioned between Bundaberg CBD and Bargara beaches.
2,996 residents of Ashfield - Kepnock are employed, from a labour force of 3,101. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 65.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,837, about 82% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The workforce of Ashfield - Kepnock displays a balanced distribution between white-collar and blue-collar roles, with a strong presence of essential service industries, a jobless rate of just 3.4%, and an estimated 7.5% growth in employment over the preceding twelve months. As of March 2026, there are 2,996 working residents, with the local unemployment rate sitting 0.5% below the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, and the labor force participation rate matching Regional Qld's 64.3% closely. Census records show that a minor 5.0% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been affected by Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.
Resident employment is largely concentrated within health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The region displays a clear specialization in the health care & social assistance sector, where the employment proportion is 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for only 2.7% of local jobs compared to the regional figure of 5.1%. The ratio of the working population recorded in the Census to the resident population suggests that the local area offers a restricted volume of job openings. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics indicates that for the year ending March 2026, the count of employed persons grew by 7.5% and the labor force expanded by 5.4%, leading to a 1.9 percentage point decrease in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional Qld recorded employment expansion of 0.1% and labor force growth of 0.3%, alongside a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections published in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding potential future demand in Ashfield - Kepnock. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth trends. Globally, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary significantly across different sectors. Applying these industry-specific expectations to the current employment structure of Ashfield - Kepnock suggests local employment could expand by 6.2% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not account for local population dynamics).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ashfield - Kepnock is $1,273 a week (about $66,000 a year), with median personal income at $657 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,973 a year against an average of $62,616. 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 most recent postcode-level ATO data released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Ashfield - Kepnock SA2 recorded a median income of $49,973 and an average income of $62,616. These figures sit below national benchmarks, comparing to a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593 across Regional Qld. Accounting for a 11.36% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates for March 2026 would stand at roughly $55,650 for the median and $69,729 for the average. Census data indicates that personal, family, and household incomes in Ashfield - Kepnock all place between the 18th and 20th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution statistics show that the weekly earnings bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 contains 29.2% of the population (representing 1,730 individuals), which is close to the regional proportion of 31.7% in the same bracket. Residents retain 85.0% of their income after meeting housing expenses, a figure that sits at the 20th percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ashfield - Kepnock had 2,060 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 9% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $290 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 22.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.6%. 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 mix of housing types in Ashfield - Kepnock at the time of the latest Census consisted of 88.1% separate houses and 11.9% other property types (including townhouses, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to Regional Qld where separate houses made up 76.4% and other property types comprised 23.6%. The rate of home ownership in Ashfield - Kepnock exceeded the Regional Qld level, reaching 35.3%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (33.8%) or rented (30.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was $1,300, which is significantly lower than the Regional Qld average, while the median weekly rent was registered at $290, compared to regional figures of $1,655 and $345 respectively.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments in Ashfield - Kepnock are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ashfield - Kepnock counted 2,060 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the majority of local households at 70.3%, which consists of couples with children at 26.1%, couples without children at 29.0%, and single parent households at 14.0%. Non-family households account for the remaining 29.7% of the total, with single-person households representing 26.5% and group households making up 3.3%. The median household size of 2.5 residents is identical to the Regional Qld average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.7% of adults in Ashfield - Kepnock hold a university qualification, including 11.5% with a bachelor degree and 1.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.1% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,936 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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Educational attainment levels present challenges in the area, with the university qualification rate of 14.7% sitting significantly lower than the national average of 30.4%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 11.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational and technical training are highly represented, with 40.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.5% and certificates at 32.1%. The proportion of residents participating in education is high, with 28.2% of the local population currently enrolled in a course of study.
This cohort includes 12.0% in primary schooling, 9.0% in secondary schooling, and 2.5% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Ashfield - Kepnock means driving: households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of local public transport shows 15 active transit stops in Ashfield - Kepnock, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 3 distinct routes, which combine to deliver 61 weekly passenger journeys. Transport accessibility is classified as good, with residents living an average of 324 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the suburban nature of the locality, the majority of residents commute outside the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary travel mode at 95%. Households own an average of 1.4 cars. A relatively low 5.0% of the population worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic conditions in place at the time.
Transit services average 8 daily journeys across all active routes, which represents approximately 4 trips per week for each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.6% of residents in Ashfield - Kepnock report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 91% of areas nationally. 10.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses reveal clear health concerns in Ashfield - Kepnock, with multiple medical issues affecting both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of the population with private health insurance is relatively low at roughly 50% (translating to ~2,986 people). This compares to a rate of 52.5% across Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues recorded locally, affecting 10.8 and 9.4% of the population respectively, whereas 61.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
The working-age cohort faces notable challenges with elevated rates of long-term illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 20.9% of the population (representing 1,238 people). The health statistics for these seniors present some difficulties, with national performance metrics generally reflecting those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Ashfield - Kepnock is largely Australian-born, at 86.1% of residents, with 8.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.5%) and Australian (29.4%). 3.9% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Ashfield - Kepnock displays lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with citizens making up 88.1% of the population, 86.1% of residents born in Australia, and 91.9% using only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, which is practiced by 54.1% of the local population. This compares to a level of 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplace, the three largest groups in Ashfield - Kepnock are English at 30.5% of the population, Australian at 29.4%, and Scottish at 7.0%. There are also distinct variations in the representation of other backgrounds: German ancestry is notably higher at 6.6% of Ashfield - Kepnock (compared to 4.7% regionally), Korean is present at 0.7% (compared to 0.2% regionally), and Australian Aboriginal residents make up 3.9% of the population (matching the regional level of 3.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ashfield - Kepnock is 40. 24.9% 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 40, Ashfield - Kepnock is comparable to the Regional Qld median of 41 and slightly higher than the national median of 38. The cohort aged 85+ is highly represented at 3.5% compared to Regional Qld, while the 55 - 64 age bracket is less common at 10.8%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has risen from 11.6% to 12.8%, and the 15 to 24 cohort has grown from 11.2% to 12.3%. In contrast, the 75 to 84 age group fell from 8.9% to 7.7%.
Demographic models suggest that the age structure of Ashfield - Kepnock will change noticeably by 2041. Leading this change, the 25 to 34 age bracket is projected to expand by 22% (representing an increase of 167 people), growing from 745 to 913. Conversely, the number of individuals aged 15 to 24 is projected to decrease by 60.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ashfield - Kepnock
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 4 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 — 117 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,659 at the 2021 Census → 5,925 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 (319011492). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.