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Ashgrove has an estimated 14,933 residents, up from 13,716 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,217 people, or 8.9%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 80.2% of that increase. That puts 2,290 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Ashgrove is estimated at approximately 14,933 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,217 individuals (8.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 13,716 residents. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 14,911 from June 2025 alongside 45 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 2,290 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure for national locations analyzed by AreaSearch. The 8.9% post-census growth rate of Ashgrove is within 0.4 percentage points of the national average (9.3%), indicating solid growth dynamics.
Overseas migration was the primary driver of this growth, accounting for roughly 80.2% of the total population increase in recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 area. For localities not represented in this dataset, and for any years after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (using 2021 data) are substituted. Because these state-level projections lack breakdowns by age, AreaSearch applies age-cohort growth weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 data). Future demographic outlooks suggest that population growth will rank slightly below the national median, with the community projected to add 694 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a overall rise of 4.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
139 new dwellings have been approved in Ashgrove over the past five years, an average of 27 a year. That places the area in the 55th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 20 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 95% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 33, 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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Ashgrove averages approximately 27 residential property approvals annually, with 139 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 31 registered so far in FY-26. With an average of 5.4 new residents per completed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), construction is lagging behind local demand, which typically intensifies buyer competition and exerts upward pressure on prices. Newly built properties have an average value of $623,000, indicating that developers are prioritizing high-end, premium projects. Additionally, commercial development approvals have reached $53.5 million this financial year, pointing to robust local commercial activity.
Relative to Greater Brisbane, building activity in Ashgrove is minimal, sitting 61.0% below the regional average per capita. This low rate of new construction tends to support demand and value retention for established homes. This level is also low on a national scale, reflecting the mature nature of the suburb and potential planning constraints. The mix of new approvals consists of 95.0% detached homes and 5.0% attached dwellings, preserving the traditional low-density suburban landscape favored by families. This construction profile leans more heavily toward detached housing than the existing dwelling mix (which stood at 77.0% at the Census), showing persistent demand for standalone family homes despite density pressures. The suburb contains roughly 578 people per dwelling approval, which is characteristic of an established market. Demographic forecasts indicate that Ashgrove's population will expand by 672 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Current volumes of development appear to align well with these future demands, which should support stable conditions in the property market without generating substantial price pressures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ashgrove, worth an estimated $139 million. A further 74 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $32.3 billion. 20 are already under construction and 25 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and health & medical. 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 in local infrastructure projects and planning guidelines significantly affect real estate performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 25 projects that are expected to influence the suburb. Prominent local developments include Ile Ashgrove, Sanctuary Residences Ashgrove, 28 Kadanga Street Ashgrove, and Dorset Residences Ashgrove, with the main projects of interest outlined below.
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Ile Ashgrove
Ile Ashgrove is an approved four-storey mixed-use retail and wellness precinct on the corner of Waterworks Road, Memorial Avenue and Stewart Place within the Ashgrove Village Precinct. The development includes a 1,777.9 square metre full-line supermarket and ground-floor food and drink tenancies, an upper-level gym and office or function space, and a rooftop level with a swimming pool, pool terrace, breakout seating, and two commercial tenancies operating as a bar or food and drink outlet open to the public.The design by ZArchitects features a green wall facade, deep planting at ground level, and an improved pedestrian realm linking to adjacent Memorial Park. Four basement levels provide vehicle parking and bicycle storage. The Brisbane City Council development application, originally lodged in November 2024, was approved in 2025 subject to conditions covering stormwater management, landscaping, biosecurity, and refuse handling.
Sanctuary Residences Ashgrove
A boutique release of nine individually designed luxury homes within the Ashgrove Sanctuary estate, around 6km from Brisbane CBD. Marketing indicates lots 2 and 4 nearing completion with move-ins targeted mid-2025, with the full collection progressing through staged construction. Homes feature high-end finishes, landscaped grounds and access to nearby parks and services.
28 Kadanga Street Ashgrove
Residential development in the sought-after Ashgrove area, featuring quality townhouse living with modern amenities and close proximity to Brisbane CBD.
Childcare Centre - 689 Waterworks Road & 6 Greenlanes Road, The Gap
Two previous impact assessable development applications for a two-storey childcare centre on the combined site were both withdrawn by the applicants after assessment. Brisbane City Council Development.i continues to list both applications as withdrawn and there is no current approval for a childcare centre on the site. More recent planning activity relates to lot reconfiguration rather than a childcare development.
Dorset Residences Ashgrove
An exclusive collection of 7 elegant townhomes by award-winning builder Taranaway. This contemporary residential development in the heritage character suburb of Ashgrove features modern design, fully ducted A/C, and an elevated position for cross-flow breezes, providing quality housing options in a well-connected Brisbane suburb.
West Ashgrove Village Precinct Project
Council-led upgrade of the West Ashgrove neighbourhood shopping precinct along Waterworks Road delivering wider footpaths, new seating and street furniture, trees and gardens, integrated public art, a bespoke bus shelter, bike racks, drinking fountains and minor civil works to improve amenity, safety and accessibility.
Waterworks Road Mixed-Use Development
Council-approved mixed-use redevelopment of a 5,394sqm site comprising an 86-place childcare centre, health care services, 26 retirement units and 5 additional dwellings across three buildings. The property was sold by receivers in July 2025 following the receivership of K2M Investments No. 2 Pty Ltd. As of mid-2026, no construction has commenced and the approved scheme remains capable of being progressed or amended by the new owner.
Paddington Boutique Developments (Ti-Tree & Given Terrace Precinct)
Combined record covering two boutique residential projects in Paddington. Ti-Tree Paddington at 294-298 Given Terrace is a Bureau Proberts-designed development of five luxury apartments. The Brisbane City Council approval has been issued and the project has progressed into construction, with residences now being actively marketed. The second project, The Paddington at 208-220 Given Terrace by P&MV Constructions and Core Property Partners, is an approved mixed-use redevelopment comprising 12 apartments, 31 short-stay suites, restored heritage retail buildings and the new Hanlon Laneway.The project is progressing toward delivery.
9,059 residents of Ashgrove are employed, from a labour force of 9,320. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 76.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,456, about 83% 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 labor force in Ashgrove is highly qualified, with a strong concentration of workers in professional roles, an unemployment rate of only 2.8%, and a 1.6% rise in estimated employment over the previous year. As of March 2026, there are 9,059 employed residents. The local unemployment rate is 1.5% lower than the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.3%, while the participation rate of 76.7% sits well above the Greater Brisbane average of 70.4%. According to Census data, a notable 34.2% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment fields for local residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The professional & technical sector is especially prominent, employing residents at 1.8 times the regional rate. Conversely, manufacturing is minor, accounting for just 2.9% of the local workforce compared to 6.4% across Greater Brisbane. The suburb is overwhelmingly residential and appears to provide few jobs locally, as shown by comparing the Census working population against the resident workforce. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that over the 12-month period, employment rose by 1.6% while the total labor force grew by 2.3%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.2% and labor force growth of 3.4%, with its unemployment rate rising by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 offer additional context on future labor demand in Ashgrove. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Projecting these industry trends onto the local employment distribution suggests that Ashgrove's workforce could grow by 7.3% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, representing a basic weighted calculation for comparison that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ashgrove is $2,873 a week (about $149,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,153 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $72,183 a year against an average of $109,272. The average runs 51% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in Ashgrove earn a median income of $72,183 and an average income of $109,272. These figures are exceptionally high by national standards and stand in contrast to the Greater Brisbane median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Adjusting these numbers for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $80,383 for the median and $121,685 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census ranks household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb within the 88th to 95th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution details show that 35.8% of the community (5,346 individuals) belong to the $4000+ weekly earnings bracket, differing from regional trends where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is most common at 33.3%. This large concentration of high earners, with 48.4% receiving more than $3,000 per week, highlights the substantial financial capacity of the area. After accounting for housing expenditures, residents retain 87.2% of their income, indicating high purchasing power and placing the suburb in the 9th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ashgrove had 4,729 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 77% detached houses and 20% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $440 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 86% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 15.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing stock in Ashgrove at the time of the latest Census consisted of 77.3% standalone houses and 22.7% other housing types, such as semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings across the Brisbane metro area. Home ownership rates in the suburb were high relative to Brisbane metro, with 31.5% of homes owned outright, while the remaining properties were mortgaged (41.3%) or rented (27.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,600 was significantly higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, and the median weekly rent of $440 exceeded the metro median of $380.
Nationally, mortgage costs in Ashgrove are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, while rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ashgrove counted 4,729 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,149 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 84% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 74.4%, consisting of couples with children at 42.4%, couples without children at 21.8%, and single parent families at 9.1%. The remaining 25.6% are non-family households, which include lone person households at 20.7% and group households at 4.8%. The average household size of 2.8 residents is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
52.2% of adults in Ashgrove hold a university qualification, including 32.7% with a bachelor degree and 14.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 96% of areas nationally. A further 11.5% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 4,114 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,152 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 in Ashgrove are high compared to broader averages, with 52.2% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 25.7% in QLD and 30.4% nationally. This educational profile positions the population well for roles in knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 32.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 14.1% and graduate diplomas at 5.4%. Vocational credentials are held by 20.6% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.1% and certificates at 11.5%. Enrollment rates in education are substantial, with 35.8% of the local population currently engaged in study.
This group is composed of 11.2% in secondary school, 10.8% in primary school, and 9.2% attending tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ashgrove reaches 83 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 3,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 services in the suburb include 83 active stops, consisting of bus services. These stops accommodate 20 distinct routes, which support a total of 3,420 passenger journeys per week. Transport links are highly accessible, with residents living an average of 163 meters from the nearest stop. The neighborhood is mostly residential, meaning most workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary transport method at 79% and buses at 10%. Household vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.4 cars. Working from home was recorded for 34.2% of residents in the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.
Service frequencies average 488 daily runs across the network, which translates to approximately 41 weekly trips for each individual transit stop.
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74.9% of residents in Ashgrove report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 96% of areas nationally. 3.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 75.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 2.4 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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Local health data indicates excellent outcomes for Ashgrove, as shown by AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, which reveal low rates of common health issues across all demographics. Additionally, private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 75% of the population (11,244 people) having cover, compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. The most frequent health conditions recorded in the suburb were mental health issues and asthma, affecting 7.8% and 7.3% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 74.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
The working-age population exhibits good health indicators with low chronic disease rates. Residents aged 65 and over make up 13.4% of the population (1,993 people), which is below the Greater Brisbane figure of 15.1%. Senior health profiles are strong, with national indicators matching those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Ashgrove is largely Australian-born, at 80.1% of residents, with 9.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.2%) and Australian (24.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The level of cultural diversity in Ashgrove is similar to the broader metropolitan average, with 80.1% of residents born in Australia, 91.6% holding citizenship, and 91.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 54.4% of the population. The most distinct religious variance is observed in Judaism, which is practiced by 0.2% of residents compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding parental country of birth, the main ancestries reported in Ashgrove are English at 27.2%, Australian at 24.4%, and Irish at 13.9%, which is high relative to the regional average of 8.2%.
Other notable deviations from regional averages include Scottish ancestry at 9.3% of the population (compared to 7.4% regionally), Polish at 0.9% (compared to 0.5%), and Welsh at 0.7% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ashgrove is 38. 27.7% 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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Ashgrove has a median age of 38, making it slightly older than Greater Brisbane at 36, though identical to the national average of 38 years. The 45 - 54 age bracket is well represented at 16.6% compared to the wider region, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 9.8%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 15 to 24 grew from 15.4% to 17.9%, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 3.4% to 4.4%. Conversely, the 35 to 44 cohort declined from 13.6% to 11.8%, and the 5 to 14 group fell from 15.8% to 14.3%.
Looking forward to 2041, demographic forecasts project major changes in the local age structure. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow by 111% (310 people), rising from 279 to 590. This aging trend is prominent, with individuals aged 65+ accounting for 57% of all projected population growth. In contrast, the cohorts aged 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 are projected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ashgrove
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 6 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 Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 45 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,716 at the 2021 Census → 14,933 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 (305041132). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.