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Bargara - Burnett Heads has an estimated 22,028 residents, up from 19,008 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,020 people, or 15.9%. Growth has averaged 3.0% a year over five years, faster than 86% of areas nationally. 1,124 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 77.2% of that increase. That puts 152 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 indicates that the resident count in Bargara - Burnett Heads reaches approximately 22,028 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 3,020 individuals (15.9%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 19,008 residents. This trend is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 21,697 alongside 1,124 validated new addresses recorded after the Census. The resulting density stands at 152 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious environment with capacity for future residential expansion. The 15.9% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 region (9.1%) as well as the Rest of Qld, positioning the locality as a primary growth node.
This population gain was driven largely by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 77.2% of the total increase over recent timeframes. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using a 2022 baseline, are utilised for each SA2. For locations without this coverage and for periods after 2032, Queensland State Government SA2 projections from 2023 using 2021 data are substituted. Because state projections lack age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch scales cohort growth proportionally using the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 data. Future expectations point to population expansion exceeding the median for national regional zones, with an anticipated increase of 3,778 residents by 2041 relative to the latest annual ERP statistics, indicating a total rise of 15.7% over the 16 years.
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1,418 new dwellings have been approved in Bargara - Burnett Heads over the past five years, an average of 283 a year. That places the area in the 94th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 13 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 225 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 91% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 612, 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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In Bargara - Burnett Heads, residential building approvals average approximately 283 annually, resulting in 1,418 new dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, approvals stand at 561. The ratio of new residents to completed dwellings averaged 2.1 between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating solid demand that reinforces local property values, with the average construction cost of new homes tracking at $369,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $41.5 million during the current financial year, pointing to active investment by local businesses. Per capita development activity in Bargara - Burnett Heads is 123.0% higher than in the Rest of Qld, providing buyers with broader options.
This volume sits substantially above the national benchmark, demonstrating clear interest from builders. Detached houses comprise 91.0% of the new building stock, while medium and high-density formats make up 9.0%, preserving the established low-density environment favored by families desiring larger allotments. The ratio of roughly 77 people per residential approval is typical of an active growth corridor. Projections indicate that Bargara - Burnett Heads will gain 3,447 new residents by 2041, based on recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. The current pace of home building is expected to supply enough housing to satisfy this demand, supporting stable purchasing conditions while creating opportunities for growth to outpace current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 22 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bargara - Burnett Heads, worth an estimated $3.24 billion. A further 36 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.48 billion. 24 are already under construction and 28 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local performance is strongly influenced by planning schemes, infrastructure changes, and major construction projects. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 39 projects expected to impact the local area. Principal developments include the Bargara Emerging Communities Infrastructure Planning, MIRA Living, Club Bargara Resort Development, and the Bargara Headlands Estate, with details provided below on the most relevant schemes.
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Bargara Shopping Village
A new Coles-anchored shopping centre development spanning 1.94 hectares at the intersection of Hughes and Rifle Range Roads. The project features a 5,200 sqm supermarket-based centre comprising a full-line Coles, 18 speciality shops, medical services, and a fast-food pad site. Due for completion in early 2027, the development is designed to support the growing population in the Bargara and Coral Coast catchment.
Club Bargara Resort
Approved six-storey redevelopment of the existing Bargara Golf Clubhouse site into a licensed club and short-stay accommodation complex. The project includes a ground-level club with dining, sports bar, gaming, childrens play area and outdoor deck, a mezzanine function level for up to 400 guests, an al fresco cafe, three refreshment kiosks, 160 undercover car spaces, 56 short-stay apartments, and a resort recreation deck with pool and wellness centre. The approval includes lighting and management requirements for the nearby sea turtle sensitive area.
Bargara Emerging Communities Infrastructure Planning
A strategic infrastructure and land use framework guiding residential growth across Bargara's emerging communities between Hughes, Seaview, Watsons and Windermere Roads. The plan centres on a green infrastructure spine along Moneys Creek, integrating stormwater management, public open space and active transport. The Planning Scheme Policy (Version 6.2) was adopted by Bundaberg Regional Council in December 2023, providing binding direction for land use and infrastructure sequencing. A key milestone - the Hughes Road and Blain Street roundabout - was completed and opened to traffic in July 2025, delivering safer pedestrian and cyclist crossings and supporting further residential development.The initiative has received national recognition, winning an Institute of Public Works Australasia (QNT) Innovation and Sustainability in Water Award and a Stormwater Queensland Excellence in Strategic or Master Planning Award in 2023.
Bargara Headlands Estate
Bargara Headlands is a master-planned coastal residential community comprising over 320 lots, including commercial spaces and multi-unit dwellings. The estate features water-sensitive urban design (WSUD) with wetlands, turtle-friendly lighting, and a community-owned coastline. The North East Stage, consisting of 39 blocks, reached practical completion in late 2025 with titles anticipated by early 2026. A secondary phase, Headlands Estate, is planned to continue west of Logan Road with further releases expected around Easter 2026.
Bargara Shoreline Erosion Management Plan
A long-term framework to manage coastal erosion over a 20-year period across 2km of coastline from The Point to the Bargara Sports Complex. The project involves significant sand nourishment works to stabilize the shoreline and enhance coastal resilience. In mid-2025, approximately 7,400 cubic metres of sand was placed at Jayteens Park to protect infrastructure and improve beach amenity.
Port of Bundaberg Expansion
The Port of Bundaberg Expansion encompasses multi-user infrastructure upgrades to expand bulk commodity, mineral, and heavy break-bulk export capabilities[cite: 1]. Key works include the completed $21.9 million bulk goods conveyor system and the ongoing development of the Pacific Marine Base Break Bulk Shipping Terminal (BBST) featuring a 200m wharf extension and oversize-overmass cargo handling facility[cite: 1]. The overall expansion supports regional trade links across mining, agriculture, defence, and renewables[cite: 1].
Bargara Rise Estate
A premier master-planned residential estate in Bargara. Stage 9 is sold out, with design finalized for subsequent stages. Features large, elevated, NBN-ready lots with quality building covenants, wide roads, street trees, and concrete paths, located close to beaches, shops, and golf course.
Ingenia Lifestyle Drift
Hugging the ocean shores with endless Coral Sea views, Ingenia Lifestyle Drift is an oceanfront over 50s land lease community at Innes Park near Bargara on the Queensland Coral Coast. The community offers 330 residences with a resort-style clubhouse, heated lap pool, gym, tennis and pickleball courts, bowling green and yoga lawn. First residents moved in during May 2024 and construction of homes and community facilities is ongoing, with a proposed oceanfront clubhouse in planning.Homes are contemporary two and three bedroom designs built to a minimum seven-star NatHERS sustainability rating.
10,454 residents of Bargara - Burnett Heads are employed, from a labour force of 10,680. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 57.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 18,544, about 84% 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 labor market in Bargara - Burnett Heads reflects a robust pool of qualified workers, particularly within vital service industries, supported by a minimal unemployment rate of 2.1% and projected employment growth of 6.7% during the previous year. Current data from March 2026 indicates that 10,454 individuals are employed, with the local unemployment rate sitting at 1.8% lower than the Regional Qld average of 3.9%, while workforce participation remains notably lower at 57.2% relative to the 64.3% recorded for the broader region. Survey results from the Census show that only 8.2% of residents engage in remote work, a figure that may be influenced by the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Health care & social assistance is particularly dominant, showing a concentration 1.4 times the regional benchmark. In contrast, transport, postal & warehousing represents just 2.5% of local employment, compared to the regional average of 4.3%. A comparison between the resident workforce and locally available jobs suggests that residents often commute elsewhere for work. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that for the year ending March 2026, employment grew by 6.7% and the total labor force expanded by 5.3%, leading to a 1.3 percentage point reduction in unemployment. In comparison, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1%, labor force expand by 0.3%, and unemployment increase by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide a benchmark for local demand. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local industry mix to model potential trends. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates vary widely by industry. Applying these trends to the Bargara - Burnett Heads workforce mix suggests local job numbers could rise by 6.6% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, assuming simplified weighting without local population adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bargara - Burnett Heads is $1,310 a week (about $68,000 a year), with median personal income at $646 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,137 a year against an average of $61,568. 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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ATO postcode data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year indicates that taxpayers in the Bargara - Burnett Heads SA2 recorded a median income of $49,137 and an average income of $61,568. These figures sit below the national benchmarks and compare to $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average) across Regional Qld. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current values are estimated at roughly $54,719 for the median and $68,562 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes all rank between the 18th and 20th percentiles nationally.
The largest income bracket consists of 27.9% of taxpayers earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (6,145 residents), which aligns with the wider region where 31.7% fall into this bracket. Discretionary income remaining after housing costs stands at 86.2%, placing the area in the 24th percentile nationally, while the SEIFA index ranks the local income level in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bargara - Burnett Heads had 7,505 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 6% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,500 a month. Rent absorbs 24.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, standalone houses made up 87.2% of the housing stock in Bargara - Burnett Heads, with alternative structures like semi-detached homes and apartments accounting for 12.7%, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options across Regional Qld. Home ownership rates were notably higher than the regional average, standing at 46.1%, while mortgaged properties accounted for 30.3% and rental properties made up 23.6%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,500 was below the Regional Qld average of $1,655, and the median weekly rent of $320 was lower than the regional rate of $345.
Locally, housing costs are lower than the national average mortgage payment of $1,863 and the national average weekly rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bargara - Burnett Heads counted 7,505 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,697 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 78% of areas nationally, against 40% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise 73.0% of local households, consisting of couples without children at 40.2%, couples with children at 22.9%, and single-parent households at 9.3%. Non-family living arrangements represent 27.0% of the total, with single-person households making up 24.2% and group housing accounting for 2.8%. The average household size of 2.3 individuals is slightly lower than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.5% of adults in Bargara - Burnett Heads hold a university qualification, including 14.5% with a bachelor degree and 3.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.2% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 966 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 985 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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Formal qualifications among residents lag behind regional averages, with 20.5% of those aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree, compared to 30.4% nationally. This difference suggests scope for further education and training. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 14.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Technical and vocational credentials are common, with 38.5% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these areas, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 28.2%. A total of 23.9% of local residents are enrolled in formal education.
Primary school students make up 8.9% of the population, secondary students account for 8.2%, and tertiary students represent 2.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bargara - Burnett Heads reaches 89 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 140 services a week. The typical home sits about 330 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of the local transit network shows 89 public transport stops in Bargara - Burnett Heads, which are serviced by bus routes. These stops connect to 3 distinct routes, providing a combined total of 137 passenger services each week. Access is rated as good, with the average distance from a dwelling to the nearest stop standing at 334 meters. Commuters travel outward for employment, and private vehicles remain the dominant mode of travel for 94% of workers. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.4 cars. A low 8.2% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.
Bus services average 19 scheduled trips per day across the network, which averages out to approximately 1 weekly service per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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59.6% of residents in Bargara - Burnett Heads report no long-term health condition. 8.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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 indicators compiled by AreaSearch regarding mortality and chronic disease show that health challenges are present across both younger and older cohorts, while the rate of private health insurance coverage is relatively low at approximately 50% of the population (~10,969 people). This compares to a coverage rate of 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues reported locally are arthritis, affecting 12.4% of the population, and mental health conditions, affecting 8.7% of residents. Conversely, 59.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Chronic illness rates are elevated within the local working-age demographic. Residents aged 65 and over make up 32.6% of the local population (7,178 people), compared to 20.4% in Regional Qld, with national age percentiles exceeding the broader average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bargara - Burnett Heads is largely Australian-born, at 82.9% of residents, with 5.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.3%) and Australian (27.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics show below-average variation, with Australian-born residents making up 82.9% of the population, citizens accounting for 90.2%, and 94.8% of households speaking only English. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 56.3% of the community, which is higher than the 52.2% average across Regional Qld. The most common ancestries declared by residents are English at 32.3%, Australian at 27.8%, and Scottish at 9.0%. Certain European ancestries show higher representation locally than across the state: German ancestry is recorded at 6.3% (compared to 4.7% regionally) and Dutch ancestry is at 1.5% (compared to 1.1% regionally), while New Zealand ancestry is slightly lower at 0.8% (compared to 0.9% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bargara - Burnett Heads is 51, older than 92% of areas nationally. 17.6% 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 51, which is older than the Regional Qld median of 41 and the national median of 38. The 65 - 74 age group is highly represented at 17.8% of the local population, compared to the regional average and the national average of 9.4%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 75 to 84 grew from 9.9% to 11.4% of the total population, while the group aged 5 to 14 decreased from 11.6% to 9.6%, and the 45 to 54 bracket fell from 12.3% to 11.0%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest the number of residents aged 85+ will more than double, growing by 883 people (121%) from 729 to 1,613.
Seniors aged 65+ are expected to account for 62% of total population growth, while the numbers of residents aged 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 are projected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bargara - Burnett Heads
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 22 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1,124 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (19,008 at the 2021 Census → 22,028 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 (319011493). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.