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Bardon has an estimated 11,168 residents, up from 10,343 at the 2021 Census — a change of 825 people, or 8.0%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 89.8% of that increase. That puts 2,381 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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AreaSearch's data indicates that the population of Bardon is approximately 11,168 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 825 people (8.0%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 10,343 residents. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 11,168 alongside 25 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such population numbers yield a density of 2,381 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the highest quartile of national areas analyzed by AreaSearch. The post-census expansion rate of 8.0% is within 1.3 percentage points of the national average (9.3%), indicating solid growth characteristics.
The primary driver of this population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 89.8% of the total demographic gains in recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. In cases where SA2 areas lack this coverage, or for periods after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (using 2021 baseline data) are substituted. Because these state-level projections omit age breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates cohort growth by applying weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 data). Demographic models suggest that future population expansion will track slightly below the national median, with the locality projected to add 871 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP figures, translating to an overall growth rate of 7.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
98 new dwellings have been approved in Bardon over the past five years, an average of 19 a year. That is 1.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 8, well below 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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An average of approximately 19 new residential approvals have been granted annually in Bardon, culminating in 98 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 8 approvals have been registered. With an average of 6.4 new residents added for every completed home over the last 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25), demand continues to outpace supply significantly, a scenario that typically exerts upward pressure on residential values and intensifies buyer competition, while new builds average a value of $813,000, pointing to developer focus on high-end, premium properties.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $5.0 million during this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential focus of the suburb. Relative to Greater Brisbane, Bardon exhibits considerably lower building activity (63.0% below the regional average per capita). This constrained pipeline of new stock generally acts as a support for the pricing and demand of existing homes. The activity level is also below the national average, reflecting a mature locality that may be subject to planning limitations. Additionally, recent construction has consisted entirely of detached houses, preserving the suburb's classic residential feel and appealing to buyers prioritizing space for families. Interestingly, developers are building a higher proportion of detached homes than the historical baseline indicates (82.0% at Census), showing sustained demand for standalone family residences despite broader densification trends. The area has roughly 690 people per dwelling approval, indicating a highly established residential market. Looking forward, the population of Bardon is projected to rise by 871 residents by 2041 (starting from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Building activity is keeping a reasonable pace with this projected growth, though prospective buyers may face escalating competition as the population expands.
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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bardon, worth an estimated $1.8 billion. A further 161 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $347.4 billion. 48 are already under construction and 71 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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, major works, and planning updates are critical drivers of local market performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 15 projects that are expected to influence the locality. Key developments include Coles Local Bardon, Bardon Commercial Precinct Redevelopment, Legacy Way Tunnel, and Ile Ashgrove, with the list below highlighting the most significant initiatives.
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Bardon Commercial Precinct Redevelopment
No evidence was found of a single defined redevelopment project known as the 'Bardon Commercial Precinct Redevelopment'. Current planning activity is limited to ongoing private redevelopment and Brisbane City Plan provisions supporting incremental renewal of the Bardon neighbourhood centre rather than a government-led precinct redevelopment. The suburb continues to experience redevelopment through individual development applications and commercial upgrades.
The Wesley Hospital Expansion (Chasely Street Health Hub)
A $250 million major campus expansion comprising a 10-storey health precinct and a second 10-storey accommodation tower. The health hub will feature Brisbane's largest private comprehensive cancer centre, including radiation oncology bunkers, a day surgery centre with six operating theatres, radiology, and specialist suites. The accommodation tower replaces the Wesley Rotary Lodge to support regional patients. The precinct is connected to the existing hospital via a pedestrian bridge and includes 200 basement car parks.
The Adler
A 12-storey luxury mixed-use development by Lantona, featuring 36 high-end residences including 3 and 4-bedroom apartments and penthouses. Designed by Ryall Smyth Architects and built by Brisbane Builders, the project offers premium amenities such as a rooftop pool and outdoor leisure spaces with panoramic views of the Brisbane River and city skyline.
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.
The Governess, 49 Reading Street
Major restoration and expansion of the heritage Queenslander known as The Governess at 49 Reading Street, Paddington. The project involves DA-approved building work including partial demolition, new extensions, rooftop entertaining spaces, pool and wellness facilities, transforming the large 1634 sqm property beside Government House into a high-end single residence designed and delivered by Graya. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
West Village
West Village is a $1.3 billion award-winning urban village located on 2.6 hectares in West End, Brisbane. The precinct features the adaptive reuse of the heritage-listed Peters Ice Cream factory, 14,000sqm of retail space anchored by a full-line Woolworths, 20,000sqm of commercial office space, and significant public open space including Mollison Green. While many stages are complete, the final residential phase, Callista on Park, is currently under construction and scheduled for completion in late 2027.The project holds a 6-Star Green Star Communities rating.
Legacy Way Tunnel
4.6km toll tunnel connecting Toowong to Kelvin Grove, significantly improving traffic flow for Chapel Hill residents. Opened 2015, continues to provide major transport benefits reducing travel times to CBD and airport via tunnel connections.
6,702 residents of Bardon are employed, from a labour force of 6,847. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 77.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,700, about 78% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education and strong representation in professional services, coupled with a very low unemployment rate of 2.1% and a 2.1% growth in estimated employment over the previous year. As of March 2026, 6,702 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate sits 2.2% lower than the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.3%, while workforce participation is exceptionally high at 77.2% compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane. According to Census data, a substantial 36.9% of residents worked from home, though this figure should be interpreted in light of COVID-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The suburb exhibits a notable concentration in professional & technical services, with its share of employment reaching 2.0 times the regional average. Conversely, manufacturing has a minor footprint, accounting for 2.6% of jobs compared to 6.4% across the region. The suburb's heavily residential nature translates to relatively few local jobs, as highlighted by comparing the Census working population against the resident population. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the 12-month window experienced a 2.1% rise in employment alongside a 2.3% expansion of the labor force, causing the unemployment rate to tick up by 0.2 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2% and labor force growth of 3.4%, with a 0.1 percentage point increase. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand trends in Bardon. These projections, spanning five and ten years, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary widely across different industries. Applying these industry projections to the local employment composition suggests Bardon's employment figures will rise by 7.5% over five years and 15.1% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bardon is $3,407 a week (about $177,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,334 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $79,155 a year against an average of $126,420. The average runs 60% 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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Taxpayer income levels in the Bardon SA2 are exceptionally high by national standards, according to aggregated ATO data from financial year 2023 analyzed by AreaSearch. Taxpayers in the Bardon SA2 record a median income of $79,155 and an average income of $126,420, contrasting with Greater Brisbane averages of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates indicate a median of approximately $88,147 and an average of $140,781 as of March 2026. Census data confirms that personal, family, and household incomes in Bardon all rank in the 95th to 99th percentiles nationally.
The largest cohort consists of 42.6% of taxpayers earning $4000+ weekly (4,757 residents), which diverges from the wider region where 33.3% earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 range. A substantial 55.6% earn over $3,000 weekly, pointing to high affluence that supports active local commerce. Residents retain 88.2% of their income after housing expenses, demonstrating strong disposable income, and the suburb sits in the 10th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bardon had 3,503 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 82% detached houses and 10% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $495 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,903 a month, a total housing cost higher than 92% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 14.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.7%. 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 profile of Bardon, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 81.8% standalone houses and 18.2% alternative dwellings (such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and other housing types), compared to the Brisbane metropolitan breakdown of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. The level of home ownership in Bardon was significantly higher than the Brisbane metropolitan average at 34.5%, with mortgaged properties making up 43.9% and rental homes accounting for 21.6% of dwellings. The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,903, which is considerably higher than the Brisbane metropolitan average of $1,863, while the median weekly rent was $495 compared to the metropolitan average of $380.
Locally, mortgage commitments exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and rent prices are notably higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bardon counted 3,503 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,782 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 87% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 77.1%, consisting of couples with children at 44.0%, couples without children at 23.4%, and single parent families at 8.6%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 22.9%, comprising single-person households at 18.9% and group households at 3.9%. The median household occupancy of 2.8 persons is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
58.9% of adults in Bardon hold a university qualification, including 36.3% with a bachelor degree and 16.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 9.4% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,986 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,172 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 qualification levels in Bardon are significantly higher than broader regional averages, with 58.9% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 25.7% in QLD and 30.4% nationwide. This educational profile positions the community well for professional and knowledge-based roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 36.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees (16.5%) and graduate diplomas (6.1%). Vocational qualifications are held by 17.6% of the population aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas (8.2%) and certificate level courses (9.4%). Enrolment rates in education are high, with 35.9% of the local population engaged in study.
This group is distributed across primary education (12.3%), secondary schools (9.9%), and tertiary institutions (9.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bardon reaches 94 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 2,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 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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Analysis of local transit shows 94 active transport stops situated within Bardon, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 13 distinct routes, which support 2,738 weekly passenger boardings. Accessibility is rated as highly favorable, with residents living an average of 142 meters from their closest transit stop. Because the suburb is largely residential, the majority of commuters travel outside the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 79%, followed by buses at 10% and cycling at 3%. Car ownership averages 1.5 vehicles per dwelling.
A high 36.9% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Public transport services average 391 journeys daily across the network, which translates to roughly 29 weekly services per individual transit stop.
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75.5% of residents in Bardon report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 80% of areas nationally. 2.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 79.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indices for Bardon demonstrate highly favorable outcomes, as indicated by AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and chronic illness rates, showing very low rates of common health conditions across all demographic groups, while private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high at roughly 80% of the population (8,923 people). This compares to a rate of 55.8% for Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most frequently reported diagnoses in the area, affecting 7.6 and 6.9% of residents respectively, whereas 75.5% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
The proportion of residents aged 65 and older is 11.6% (1,294 people), which is lower than the Greater Brisbane level of 15.1%. The health status of local seniors is particularly positive, with national comparisons aligning closely with the general population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bardon is largely Australian-born, at 80.4% of residents, with 8.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.3%) and Australian (23.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb displays lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with Australian-born residents making up 80.4% of the population, citizens representing 92.1%, and English-only speakers at home accounting for 92.0%. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 48.5% of residents. The most pronounced religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the local population, compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are English (28.3%), Australian (23.7%), and Irish (13.0%). There are also specific differences in the presence of other backgrounds: Scottish ancestry is notably higher at 10.2% (compared to 7.4% regionally), French stands at 0.7% (compared to 0.5%), and South Australian accounts for 0.7% (compared to 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bardon is 38. 26.5% 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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Bardon's median age of 38 is slightly above the Greater Brisbane median of 36, though it matches the national median of 38 years. The 45 - 54 demographic has a strong presence at 16.2% compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 10.1%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has increased from 13.8% to 16.4% of the population. In contrast, the 35 to 44 cohort has decreased from 15.0% to 13.5% and the 65 to 74 group fell from 7.1% to 6.0%.
Looking toward 2041, demographic models indicate clear changes in the local age distribution. The 45 to 54 cohort is projected to expand by 18% (321 people), rising from 1,814 to 2,136. Conversely, both the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age brackets are expected to experience a reduction in numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bardon
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 2 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) | 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 — 25 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,343 at the 2021 Census → 11,168 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 (305041134). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.