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Ashmore has an estimated 12,809 residents, up from 12,415 at the 2021 Census — a change of 394 people, or 3.2%. 297 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,875 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 Ashmore is estimated at approximately 12,809 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 394 people (3.2%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 12,415 residents. This demographic shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 12,809 combined with 297 validated new addresses registered since the Census. With these figures, the location has a population density of 1,875 persons per square kilometer, a level that exceeds the typical average across the national regions analyzed by AreaSearch. This recent population expansion was almost exclusively fueled by overseas migration, which served as the primary source of population increase during this timeframe.
Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a base year of 2022, are used by AreaSearch for each SA2 area. In instances where these figures are unavailable, or for periods past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (using 2021 data) are substituted. Because the state-level data lacks age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch distributes growth across age brackets using proportional weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which are based on 2022 statistics. Future demographic forecasts indicate that the area is set to experience population growth that exceeds the median for non-metropolitan locations in Australia. Based on the most recent annual ERP data, the population is predicted to rise by 1,723 persons by 2041, representing a total expansion of 13.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
50 new dwellings have been approved in Ashmore over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That is 0.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 58, 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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Ashmore has averaged approximately 10 dwellings gaining building approval each year, resulting in a total of 50 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 54 approvals documented. Given that the area averaged 3.2 new residents per year for each home constructed during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, demand is outstripping supply by a wide margin, a scenario that typically intensifies buyer competition and drives prices upward. Concurrently, the average value of new residential builds is $481,000, which is slightly higher than the regional average and points to a focus on higher-quality construction.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $20.5 million this financial year, demonstrating consistent investment in the local business sector. In comparison to the Rest of Qld, the level of building activity in Ashmore is significantly lower, tracking at 84.0% below the regional per capita average. This undersupply of new housing options generally bolsters the value and demand for established homes. The volume of activity is also below the national average, reflecting a mature local market and indicating potential planning constraints. Additionally, recent construction has consisted solely of detached dwellings, preserving the traditional low-density character of the suburb and appealing to buyers who value extra space for families. Interestingly, developers are building a higher ratio of detached homes than the existing housing stock composition suggests (which stood at 69.0% at the Census), highlighting a sustained preference for family residences despite broader trends toward densification. The area currently records roughly 1316 people per dwelling approval, showing a stable and settled market. Looking ahead, the population of Ashmore is projected to grow by 1,723 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If current construction volumes persist, residential supply may not keep pace with this population growth, which could increase pressure on buyers and support rising property values.
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 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ashmore, worth an estimated $108 million. A further 139 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $44.5 billion. 57 are already under construction and 81 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities 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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Local infrastructure projects, planning changes, and major developments have a significant impact on local market performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 33 projects that are expected to influence the area. Prominent developments include De Hart (Hart Street Residences), The Hills Ashmore, Victoria & Albert Broadbeach, and the Pacific Motorway (M1) Upgrades, with the details of the most significant projects listed below.
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De Hart (Hart Street Residences)
De Hart is a boutique residential community in Ashmore featuring 34 architecturally designed townhouses, comprising 20 two-storey and 14 three-storey units. The development spans an amalgamated 7,237 sqm site and offers four-bedroom layouts with contemporary coastal aesthetics, ranging from 183 to 275 sqm. The project is characterized by distinctive geometric facades and expansive arched windows, positioned near Gold Coast University Hospital and Southport CBD.
The Hills Ashmore
The Hills is a mixed-use redevelopment comprising three midrise buildings-one 10-storey and two 7-storey towers-delivering 210 apartments and 1,420 sqm of retail and commercial space. Designed by Plus Architecture, the project features central resort-style amenities including a pool, lounge, and landscaped communal recreation areas spanning 825 sqm. The development replaces the previously approved $55 million Ashmore Markets retail project due to economic viability concerns and aims to address the region's housing shortage.
Kokomo Gold Coast
Luxury riverfront residential development comprising 66 apartments across two six-level buildings with 75 metres of Nerang River frontage. Features include an infinity pool, resident jetty, landscaped recreation areas and premium finishes. Construction is in its final stages with apartments now being marketed as ready for occupation during 2026.
Coomera Connector Stage 1 South
Stage 1 South is the 4 km southern package of the Coomera Connector (M9), delivering a four-lane motorway from Smith Street Motorway to Nerang-Broadbeach Road. Works include a grade-separated interchange at Southport-Nerang Road, a new intersection at Nerang-Broadbeach Road, an approximately 300 m bridge over the Nerang River, and shared walking and cycling infrastructure. Main construction commenced in June 2025 and remains underway.
Ashmore - Cotlew and Freda streets intersection upgrade
Upgrade of the intersection at Cotlew and Freda streets near Trinity Lutheran College to improve safety and encourage active travel. Works include installation of traffic signals, signalised pedestrian crossings, footpath widening, a new left-hand turn lane, slip lane realignment, and a new 2-metre wide active transport path.
Pacific Motorway (M1) Upgrades
A multi-stage program to upgrade the M1 corridor between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Major milestones reached include the completion of the Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill (Stage 2) upgrade in mid-2025 and the Varsity Lakes to Tugun (VL2T) widening in November 2025. Current focus has shifted to the Daisy Hill to Logan Motorway (Stage 3) upgrade, which is undergoing detailed planning and business case finalization to widen the motorway and improve public transport integration.
Southport - Nerang Street Revitalisation
A City of Gold Coast Council placemaking and streetscape upgrade project for Nerang Street, the main street of the Southport CBD. The project aims to revitalise the historic commercial strip through improved pedestrian amenity, public realm enhancements, street furniture, lighting, and landscaping to create a more activated and liveable city centre.
Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens Biodiversity Centre
A proposed biodiversity centre within the Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens at Benowa, championed by the City of Gold Coast and the Friends of the GCRBG. The centre will take visitors on a mountains to mangroves journey through interactive botanical displays, exhibition spaces, conference and teaching areas, a cafe, merchandise shop, administration facilities, plaza spaces, additional car parking, pathways, and lighting. The project is part of a broader Strategic Direction for the Gardens that also includes lake rehabilitation and heritage dwelling restoration.No development application or construction commencement has been confirmed as of mid-2025; the project remains in planning and advocacy stages.
7,038 residents of Ashmore are employed, from a labour force of 7,256. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 67.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is characterized by a strong representation of essential services and a low unemployment rate of 3.0%, alongside a 3.5% increase in employment over the past year. In March 2026, there were 7,038 employed residents in the area. The unemployment rate is 0.9% lower than the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%, while the participation rate is relatively typical, sitting at 67.7% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a moderate 14.5% of the working population performed their jobs from home, though this figure may have been influenced by the impacts of pandemic lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The workforce shows a notable concentration in the professional & technical sector, with employment levels reaching 1.5 times the regional average. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented, accounting for just 0.5% of jobs compared to the regional average of 4.5%. Although there are local employment options, a comparison of the Census working population against the local job count suggests that a significant number of residents travel outside the suburb for work. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that over the 12-month period, the number of employed individuals rose by 3.5% and the labor force expanded by 3.3%, causing the unemployment rate to drop by 0.2 percentage points. This stands in contrast to Regional Qld, where employment rose by 0.1%, the labor force grew by 0.3%, and unemployment increased by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context for future labor demand in Ashmore. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Across the nation, total employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industries will grow at different rates. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local employment structure suggests that employment in Ashmore could grow by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ashmore is $1,581 a week (about $82,000 a year), with median personal income at $740 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,482 a year against an average of $64,520. 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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Tax data from the ATO, compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, indicates that the income level in the Ashmore SA2 sits below the national average. The median income for taxpayers in the Ashmore SA2 is $51,482, and the average income is $64,520, which compares to $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average) in Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates as of March 2026 would be roughly $57,330 for the median and $71,849 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Ashmore all ranked in the lower tier, placing between the 37th and 40th percentiles.
The largest income bracket contains 31.3% of the population, representing 4,009 residents who earn between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which is very similar to the 31.7% recorded in this bracket regionally. Affordability metrics show significant pressure, with only 80.9% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 37th percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the local income level in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ashmore had 4,494 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 69% detached houses and 10% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 28.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the housing composition in Ashmore consisted of 68.6% separate houses and 31.4% other dwelling types, such as townhouses, apartments, or alternative housing. This compares to Regional Qld, which recorded 76.4% separate houses and 23.6% other options. The rate of home ownership in Ashmore was identical to Regional Qld at 33.0%, with the remaining properties being held with a mortgage (41.6%) or occupied by renters (25.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $1,950, which is notably higher than the Regional Qld average of $1,655.
Similarly, the median weekly rent was $450, compared to the regional figure of $345. On a national level, Ashmore's home loan repayments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are also significantly higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ashmore counted 4,494 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 26% 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 69.5%, consisting of couples with children at 30.6%, couples without children at 25.6%, and single parent households at 12.2%. The remaining 30.5% are non-family households, which are comprised of single-person households at 26.1% and group shared housing at 4.3%. The median household size is 2.5 residents, matching the Regional Qld average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.0% of adults in Ashmore hold a university qualification, including 18.1% with a bachelor degree and 5.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.9% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,501 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,048 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 local educational profile is distinct compared to the broader region, with university degree attainment rates among residents aged 15+ standing at 26.0%, which is higher than the Rest of Qld average of 20.6%. This highlights a strong focus on tertiary education within the community. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 18.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational and technical training is also highly prevalent, with 38.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 14.0% and certificates at 24.9%.
Enrolment in education is quite strong, with 32.1% of the local population currently undertaking formal study. This student population includes 10.0% attending primary school, 9.2% in secondary education, and 6.1% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ashmore reaches 52 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 1,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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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An analysis of public transport reveals that Ashmore is served by 52 active transit stops, which consist of bus services. These stops accommodate 7 distinct routes, which together provide 1,035 passenger journeys each week. Transport accessibility is highly rated, with the average distance from a residence to the nearest stop being 196 meters. Because the suburb is primarily residential, the vast majority of working residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 92%. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.5. Additionally, 14.5% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic restrictions.
Bus routes run an average of 147 trips per day across the network, which translates to roughly 19 passenger trips per week at each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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69.2% of residents in Ashmore report no long-term health condition. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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The local health profile aligns closely with national averages, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of death rates and the prevalence of long-term health issues. Chronic medical conditions are slightly more common than average across both the younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of the population with private health insurance is relatively low at roughly 51%, which equates to approximately 6,558 residents. Arthritis and mental health challenges are the most frequently reported medical conditions, affecting 8.8% and 7.4% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 69.2% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Health outcomes for residents under the age of 65 are better than the national average. Residents aged 65 and older make up 20.4% of the population (2,607 people), with health rankings in this age bracket generally matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
31.8% of Ashmore residents were born overseas and 15.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.1%) and Australian (21.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Ashmore exhibits a higher level of cultural diversity than most local markets, with 15.1% of residents speaking a language other than English in their homes, and 31.8% of the population born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 49.0% of the community. The most notable statistical divergence is in the Jewish population, which accounts for 0.3% of the community compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. English ancestry is the most common at 30.1%, followed by Australian at 21.8%, and other origins at 9.2%. There are also distinct concentrations of certain nationalities, with New Zealanders comprising 1.7% of the population (compared to 0.9% regionally), Maori at 1.6% (compared to 0.8% regionally), and those of Hungarian ancestry at 0.4% (compared to 0.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ashmore is 42. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 24.6% 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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The median age of residents is 42, which is very similar to the Regional Qld average of 41 and notably higher than the Australian median of 38. The 35 - 44 age bracket is highly represented locally at 14.5%, while the 65 - 74 age group is underrepresented at 8.8% compared to the regional averages. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has risen from 13.1% to 14.5%, and the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 11.3% to 12.3%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 age group decreased from 10.5% to 8.8%.
Projections for the year 2041 indicate notable demographic shifts, with the 25 to 34 age bracket expected to grow by 525 people (33%) from 1,574 to 2,100, while the 15 to 24 cohort is forecast to shrink by 66 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ashmore
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 | Apr 2026 4 months ago 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 Apr 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 — 297 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,415 at the 2021 Census → 12,809 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 (309091263). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.