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Babinda has an estimated 4,770 residents, up from 4,568 at the 2021 Census — a change of 202 people, or 4.4%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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 Babinda is approximately 4,770 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 202 people (4.4%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 4,568 residents. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 4,765 along with 96 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting population density is 7.1 persons per square kilometer, indicating residents enjoy significant space. Over the past ten years, Babinda has shown stable development with a 1.1% compound annual growth rate, which is higher than the wider SA3 region.
Population increases were mostly driven by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 70.0% of the population gains recently, though all components, including overseas migration and natural growth, remained positive. AreaSearch uses projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2 area, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 areas not covered by these datasets, or for periods after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (based on 2021 data) are used instead. Because these state projections lack age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch scales the cohorts proportionally using the ABS Greater Capital Region projections from 2023 (based on 2022 data). Based on these anticipated demographic shifts, the population is set to grow at a rate slightly below the median for regional areas nationwide, with the locality projected to add 365 persons by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total increase of 7.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
72 new dwellings have been approved in Babinda over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That places the area in the 52nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 15, 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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Babinda has recorded about 14 new home approvals annually, which adds up to 72 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 14 approvals have been logged. With an average of 3.1 new residents per year for each home constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, demand is outstripping new supply, which typically causes prices to rise and heightens competition among buyers. The average value of these new builds is $287,000, which is below the regional norm and highlights more budget-friendly options for buyers. Additionally, commercial approvals worth $933,000 have been registered in the current financial year, underlining the residential focus of the area.
When compared to the Rest of Qld, Babinda has about three-quarters of the new home approval rate per capita, ranking in the 54th percentile of all analyzed locations nationally. This rate is also below the countrywide average, indicating the established nature of the market and pointing to possible planning constraints. Furthermore, all new construction has consisted of detached houses, preserving the classic low density profile and focusing on family-oriented properties that attract those wanting more space. A ratio of approximately 307 people per dwelling approval confirms the low density features of Babinda. Long-term forecasts suggest Babinda will add 360 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Current levels of development appear to match future demands well, supporting balanced market conditions without major upward pressure on property prices.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Babinda, worth an estimated $1.4 billion. A further 44 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.02 billion. 16 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and environmental & disaster management. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes to local infrastructure, large-scale projects, and planning policies play a major role in regional performance. AreaSearch has highlighted 7 key projects that are expected to influence the local area. Among the most significant developments are the Ella Bay Integrated Resort and Residential Community, the Bruce Highway Cairns Southern Access Corridor Stage 3 from Edmonton to Gordonvale, Stage 1 of the Cairns Water Security Project, and the Cairns South State Development Area, with the details of the most relevant projects listed below.
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Ella Bay Integrated Resort and Residential Community
A massive 450-hectare masterplanned community and resort development surrounded by World Heritage-listed national park. The project features four luxury resort precincts (890 keys), 610 permanent residences, and an 18-hole championship golf course. It includes a village community hub with retail and dining, alongside specialized research centers focused on sustainability and cassowary conservation. The design emphasizes ecological self-sufficiency and high-end nature-based tourism.
Bruce Highway Cairns Southern Access Corridor Stage 3 - Edmonton to Gordonvale
The $535 million Bruce Highway Cairns Southern Access Corridor Stage 3 upgraded and duplicated 10.5km of the Bruce Highway between Edmonton and Gordonvale - the busiest two-lane section between Brisbane and Cairns. Delivered by the HSA Group joint venture (John Holland, Seymour Whyte and AECOM), works included new signalised intersections, bridges at Wrights Creek and Stoney Creek, the 141-metre Menmuny Overpass south of Maitland Road, 4.7km realignment of the Queensland Rail North Coast Line, replacement of 11km of cane rail, and a dedicated 10km off-road cycleway named in honour of local cyclist Luke Azzopardi.The project opened to motorists in August 2023 with minor works finalised in December 2023. Funded 80:20 by the Australian and Queensland governments, it supported an average of 460 direct jobs over its construction life and engaged more than 300 local suppliers.
Cairns Water Security Stage 1 Project
Cairns Water Security Stage 1 is a $472 million integrated drinking water supply project at Gordonvale. It includes a Mulgrave River intake, a new water treatment plant, 5 ML and 8 ML reservoirs, about 30 km of pipeline and Behana Creek intake flood protection works. John Holland is delivering the design and construction for Cairns Regional Council. Construction is well advanced, with more than 25 km of pipeline installed by early 2026, major intake, reservoir and treatment plant works underway, and major construction targeted for mid-2026 with commissioning to follow.
Cairns South State Development Area
The Cairns South State Development Area (SDA) is a 1,159-hectare industrial zone across two non-contiguous areas declared in November 2018 and varied in February 2020. The northern precinct at Wrights Creek, east of the Bruce Highway between Edmonton and Gordonvale, is designated for industries requiring large land parcels, extended operating hours, and separation from sensitive uses, with strategic access to the North Coast Line and Bruce Highway supporting rail freight growth. The southern precinct adjoins the Mulgrave Mill in Gordonvale, supporting MSF Sugar's diversification plans including value-adding industries tied to sugar refining.Target sectors include advanced manufacturing, biofutures, defence-related industries, warehousing, and heavy civil engineering. The SDA will benefit from the Bruce Highway Southern Access Corridor Stage 3 Edmonton to Gordonvale upgrade, which will deliver a new grade-separated interchange improving SDA access.
Mount Peter Priority Development Area
Declared in July 2025, the 2,650-hectare Mount Peter PDA is the primary long-term growth corridor for Cairns, designed to accommodate 18,500 homes and 42,500 residents by 2050. As of April 2026, Cairns Regional Council is actively seeking 450 million AUD through the Residential Activation Fund (RAF) to fast-track critical trunk infrastructure, including water mains, wastewater pump stations, and transport upgrades for Precinct 1. While the permanent Development Scheme is being finalized for late 2026, 'Precinct 1 - Residential North' is currently open for accelerated development applications to provide immediate housing relief.
Cairns South State Development Area
The Cairns South State Development Area (SDA) is a 1159-hectare strategic industrial and logistics hub established to drive economic diversification in Far North Queensland. Spanning two precincts at Wrights Creek and Gordonvale, it facilitates regionally significant projects including an intermodal transport terminal and rail-dependent industries. In 2025 and 2026, the SDA has become increasingly vital due to the declaration of the nearby Mount Peter Priority Development Area, which drives demand for local industrial services. MSF Sugar continues to progress diversification plans for the southern precinct, including a $150 million biorefinery and cogeneration facility.The Office of the Coordinator-General manages the streamlined development assessment process to attract large-scale advanced manufacturing and bio-industrial investors.
Parkside Estate
Parkside Estate is a boutique residential subdivision of 25 lots in the southern Cairns growth corridor at Edmonton. Lot sizes range from 622 to 923 square metres, catering to families seeking generous land in a quiet, community-focused setting. The estate is located within easy reach of MacKillop Catholic College, Sugarworld Shopping Centre, and the Bruce Highway, providing good access to Cairns CBD approximately 13 kilometres to the north. Developed by Parkside Group, a fourth-generation North Queensland family business with over 75 years of development experience.
Parkside Estate Edmonton
Parkside Estate is a boutique residential subdivision located within the established Sugarworld Estate precinct in Edmonton. The development provides 25 fully serviced lots ranging from 500sqm to 811sqm, designed to offer affordable home ownership opportunities. The estate is integrated with local tropical landscaping and is situated near essential amenities including schools, shopping centers, and leisure facilities.
2,375 residents of Babinda are employed, from a labour force of 2,484. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, with participation at 61.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,169, about 87% 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 local workforce is evenly balanced between white and blue collar jobs, with a notable presence in industrial and manufacturing sectors, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. In March 2026, there were 2,375 working residents, while the unemployment rate was 0.5% higher than the Regional Qld average of 3.9%. The participation rate of 61.4% is slightly below the Regional Qld figure of 64.3%. Census data indicates that a moderate 14.9% of workers operated from home, though this figure may have been affected by Covid-19 health restrictions. The primary sectors employing local residents are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The region exhibits a distinct concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with its share of employment reaching 3.9 times the regional average. Conversely, accommodation & food services accounts for only 4.7% of the local workforce, which is lower than the 8.3% recorded across Regional Qld. Comparing the number of working residents to the local working population suggests that nearby job options are somewhat restricted. AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the 12-month period, the local labor force contracted by 1.9% and total employment fell by 3.5%, leading to a 1.6 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced employment expansion of 0.1%, labor force growth of 0.3%, and a minor 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on future local demand. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce makeup to project future trends. While national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local occupational mix suggests Babinda's employment should rise by 5.4% over five years and 12.0% over ten years, though this is a simple weighted calculation for demonstration purposes and does not account for local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Babinda is $1,320 a week (about $69,000 a year), with median personal income at $670 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,584 a year against an average of $53,250. 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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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of the latest postcode ATO statistics for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Babinda SA2 recorded a median income of $44,584 and an average income of $53,250. These figures are below the national average and compare to $53,146 and $66,593 for Regional Qld. Accounting for a Wage Price Index rise of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate these figures at approximately $49,649 for the median and $59,299 for the average in March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the area fall between the 21st and 22nd percentiles across Australia.
The statistics show that 30.9% of residents (1,473 people) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is very similar to the surrounding region where 31.7% are in this bracket. Although living expenses are relatively low, allowing residents to retain 88.2% of their income, total disposable income sits in only the 27th percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Babinda had 1,666 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $240 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,367 a month. Rent absorbs 18.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the housing mix in Babinda consisted of 96.0% detached houses and 4.1% other types of dwellings (including townhouses, flats, and other structures), compared to Regional Qld where houses make up 76.4% and other options account for 23.6%. Home ownership rates in Babinda were considerably higher than the Regional Qld level, standing at 45.6%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (32.8%) or rented (21.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,367, which is much lower than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, and the median weekly rent was $240 compared to the regional figure of $345.
On a national level, Babinda's mortgage costs are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Babinda counted 1,666 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 35% couples without children. 26% 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 make up the majority of local households at 72.2%, consisting of couples with children at 27.1%, couples without children at 35.2%, and single parents at 8.8%. Non-family living arrangements account for the other 27.8%, with single-person households at 26.1% and group homes making up 1.7%. The median size of households in the area is 2.4 persons, which is slightly below the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.4% of adults in Babinda hold a university qualification, including 10.9% with a bachelor degree and 1.5% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 83% of areas nationally. A further 35.0% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 425 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 947 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 in the area is relatively low, with university graduation rates at 14.4%, well below the national benchmark of 30.4%. This gap highlights a clear area for targeted educational development. Among graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.9%, with graduate diplomas at 2.0% and postgraduate degrees at 1.5%. Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 43.9% of residents aged 15 and over holding a trade qualification, split between advanced diplomas (8.9%) and certificates (35.0%). Enrolment levels are quite high, with 28.9% of the local population engaged in some form of structured learning.
This group includes 11.3% studying at secondary schools, 11.1% in primary schools, and 2.3% enrolled in higher education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Babinda means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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69.3% of residents in Babinda report no long-term health condition. 5.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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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Babinda exhibits positive health statistics according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with low rates of common conditions observed in both younger and older residents. However, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is particularly low at about 46% of the population (~2,208 individuals). This is lower than the 52.5% recorded in Regional Qld and the national average of 55.7%. The primary medical conditions identified in the area are arthritis and mental health disorders, affecting 9.4% and 7.0% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 69.3% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Health indicators for the working-age population are generally standard. Seniors aged 65 and older make up 26.8% of the local population (1,279 individuals), which is higher than the Regional Qld proportion of 20.4%. Health outcomes within this older demographic are especially positive, ranking higher than national benchmarks for the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Babinda is largely Australian-born, at 87.3% of residents, with 6.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.1%) and Australian (24.8%). 4.4% 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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The locality shows lower levels of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 86.9% of the population, 87.3% of residents born in Australia, and 93.3% of households speaking only English. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 57.5% of the local population, which is higher than the 52.2% average across Regional Qld. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three most common heritages in Babinda are English at 26.1%, Australian at 24.8%, and Irish at 9.2%. Some ethnic backgrounds show distinct concentrations compared to the broader region, with Italian ancestry notably higher at 9.2% of the local population (compared to 2.4% regionally), Maltese ancestry at 1.1% (compared to 0.4%), and Australian Aboriginal representation at 4.4% (compared to 3.9% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Babinda is 47, older than 84% of areas nationally. 18.7% 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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The median age in Babinda is 47 years, which is higher than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national median of 38. Compared to the Regional Qld average, the 65 - 74 age group is highly represented at 15.9% of the population, while the 25 - 34 bracket is under-represented at 8.2%. The concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 is also well above the national average of 9.4%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 75 to 84 has increased from 6.2% to 8.7% of the population, and the 65 to 74 group rose from 14.7% to 15.9%.
In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 12.5% to 11.0%, and the 55 to 64 group fell from 17.3% to 16.0%. Population models indicate that Babinda's demographics will change by 2041, with the 75 to 84 cohort expected to grow by 179 people (43%) from 412 to 592. Overall, residents aged 65 and over will represent 59% of all population growth. Meanwhile, the numbers of residents in the 55 to 64 and 5 to 14 age groups are expected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Babinda
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 96 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,568 at the 2021 Census → 4,770 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 (306031158). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.