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Beerwah has an estimated 10,643 residents, up from 9,255 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,388 people, or 15.0%. Growth has averaged 1.6% a year over five years, faster than 84% of areas nationally. 477 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 45.0% of that increase. Density is about 72 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to findings from AreaSearch, the population of Beerwah stands at approximately 10,643 by May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,388 individuals (15.0%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 9,255 residents. This demographic shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 9,938 and a further 477 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Based on these figures, the density ratio is 71 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and capacity for future housing projects. The 15.0% expansion rate in Beerwah since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of Qld (9.2%) and the national benchmark, placing the locality among regional growth leaders.
The primary catalyst for this expansion was international migration, which accounted for roughly 45.0% of the overall population increases lately, though positive gains were also recorded across natural growth and interstate migration. Projections for each SA2 district from Geoscience Australia and the ABS, published in 2024 with a baseline year of 2022, are utilized by AreaSearch. In cases where data is unavailable for certain SA2 areas, or for projections extending beyond 2032, figures from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (using 2021 data) are substituted. Because these state-level models omit age group breakdowns, AreaSearch distributes growth across age brackets using weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 figures). Future forecasts suggest regional locations across Australia will experience above-median growth, with Beerwah projected to gain 1,735 residents by 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a 9.7% rise over the 16 years.
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406 new dwellings have been approved in Beerwah over the past five years, an average of 81 a year. That places the area in the 84th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 70 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 40% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 315, 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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Beerwah averages approximately 81 residential building approvals each year, with a total of 406 dwellings approved over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and an additional 289 approvals recorded during FY-26. An average of 1.8 new occupants per built dwelling was recorded during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, pointing to balanced supply and demand dynamics and stable market conditions, though the last 2 financial years saw this ratio fall to 0.9 people per dwelling, reflecting a more balanced state. The construction cost for new dwellings averages $284,000, which sits below regional averages and provides more budget-friendly options for buyers.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $25.0 million during this financial year, demonstrating consistent commercial investment. Relative to the Rest of Qld, building activity per capita in Beerwah is at about 59%, yet it ranks in the 91st percentile among all analyzed areas nationwide, with construction trends accelerating lately. Of the recent construction projects, standalone homes account for 40.0% while attached dwellings represent 60.0%. This pivot toward higher-density options offers budget-friendly pathways for first-time buyers, investors, and downsizers. This pattern represents a major shift from the existing housing stock (which is 88.0% houses), reflecting a decline in available development lots and responding to changing buyer preferences and budget constraints. The area registers roughly 133 people per dwelling approval, showing a growing market. Looking forward, estimates from AreaSearch's latest quarterly data indicate that Beerwah's population will expand by 1,030 residents by 2041. With the current pace of construction, the volume of new residential completions is expected to easily satisfy demand, maintaining favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating expansion beyond current forecasts.
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AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Beerwah, worth an estimated $21.4 billion. A further 155 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $77.1 billion. 56 are already under construction and 49 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development 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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Changes to local infrastructure, key projects, and planning frameworks are major drivers of local growth. AreaSearch has tracked 75 developments that are expected to influence the area. Prominent examples include the Beerwah Fire and Rescue Station Replacement, the Beerwah Affordable Housing Development, the Greber Road Social Housing Development, and the Beerwah Station Upgrade, with the most relevant ones detailed in the list below.
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Beerwah Fire and Rescue Station Replacement
Replacement and upgrade of the permanent fire and rescue station and rural fire brigade station in Beerwah. The 10 million AUD complex will deliver two purpose-built stations side by side to improve emergency response capabilities and support frontline services in the Sunshine Coast region.
Beerwah Affordable Housing Development
A five-storey, 70-apartment social and affordable housing development located opposite Beerwah Railway Station. Comprising 58 one-bedroom and 12 two-bedroom units with 88 ground-floor car spaces, the project is designed to Gold Level Social Housing Design Guidelines. Delivered by BlueCHP in partnership with the Queensland Government through the Housing Investment Fund, with construction contractor Altum. The development supports essential service workers and individuals on the state Housing Register, and aligns with future growth linked to the Sunshine Coast Direct Rail Line.
Greber Road Social Housing Development
A social housing project involving the construction of 33 architecturally designed units, including 17 one-bedroom and 16 two-bedroom townhouses, with communal spaces to foster community engagement.
Beerwah East SEQ Development Area
Beerwah East is a 5,200-hectare SEQ Development Area (Category 2) under ShapingSEQ 2023 and the long-term preferred growth front for the Sunshine Coast. Subject to detailed planning, the area has the potential to accommodate up to around 35,000 dwellings and approximately 95,000 residents over the long term, with earlier estimates of 20,000 homes by 2041. The site sits between the Bruce Highway, Steve Irwin Way and Roys Road, with the planned Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line (The Wave) running through it from Beerwah toward Caloundra and Birtinya.Most of the land is owned by the State and held under a 99-year HQPlantations forestry lease, with parts also subject to native title held by the Kabi Kabi First Nation. In March 2025 the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning conditionally endorsed the proposed Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme but directed Council to revert most of Beerwah East from Emerging Community zoning back to Rural, allowing only land not subject to native title to be zoned Emerging Community. Sunshine Coast Council subsequently identified two early-release parcels totalling about 45 hectares near the Beerwah Golf Course off Roys Road, bordered by Foley Road, as the first land to potentially come forward for residential development. The proposed planning scheme remains in the review process and is expected to progress through 2026, while the Queensland Government continues investigations alongside Council, HQPlantations and the Kabi Kabi First Nation to unlock the broader area.
Australia Zoo
700-acre zoo and major tourist attraction established by Steve Irwin family. Features Crocoseum stadium, wildlife hospital, and conservation programs. Includes ongoing expansions and improvements to facilities and animal habitats. Major economic driver for Beerwah region.
Beerwah Station Upgrade (The Wave - Stages 1 and 2 Rail)
Upgrade of the existing Beerwah railway station as part of The Wave - Stages 1 and 2 (Rail), formerly known as the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line. Beerwah will become an interchange station with an additional third platform so passengers can travel south without changing trains. The station upgrade connects into a new 19km dual-track line from Beerwah to Caloundra (Stage 1), with a further extension to Birtinya (Stage 2). The Queensland and Australian Governments each committed 2.75 billion AUD in March 2025 to deliver Stage 1.Pre-delivery activities including site investigations, reference design and procurement are underway, with major construction expected to start in early 2027, targeting completion in time for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Beerwah Marketplace Shopping Centre
Combined shopping precinct in heart of Beerwah featuring Woolworths, Fresh & Save, Khub, EG Fuel petrol station, banks and 40+ specialty retailers. Includes medical centre, optometrist, cafes and restaurants. Provides essential retail services for local community.
Landsborough Local Infrastructure Upgrades
A series of local infrastructure upgrades in Landsborough funded by the Sunshine Coast Council, including renewals at the Landsborough Museum and Landsborough Skate Park, and design of a basketball half court at Skippy Park and a pathway from Mellumbrook Drive to Peace Memorial Park.
4,832 residents of Beerwah are employed, from a labour force of 5,077. Unemployment sits at 4.8%, with participation at 61.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% 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. 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 economy in Beerwah is supported by a balanced mix of blue-collar and white-collar occupations, with the construction industry being exceptionally prominent, and the unemployment rate sits at 4.8%. As of March 2026, there are 4,832 employed residents, with the unemployment rate tracking 0.9% higher than the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, and the labor force participation rate is slightly low at 61.3% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that only 13.1% of local workers operated from home, though this figure should be interpreted in light of COVID-19 restriction measures.
The primary employers of local residents are the health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade industries. The construction sector shows a particularly high concentration, employing workers at 1.4 times the rate seen across the region. In contrast, the public administration & safety sector is underrepresented, making up 4.0% of local jobs compared to the regional average of 5.9%. The relationship between the Census working population and resident population suggests a shortage of local jobs within the area itself. AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that for the 12 months ending March 2026, the size of the local labor force contracted by 2.3% and the number of employed residents fell by 3.2%, leading to a 0.9 percentage point rise in unemployment. Over the same timeframe in Regional Qld, employment grew by 0.1%, the labor force expanded by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate ticked up by 0.1 percentage points. National employment trends from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 can offer context regarding future workforce requirements in Beerwah. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential changes. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary. Projects mapped to Beerwah's specific industry distribution indicate local employment could expand by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (this represents a basic weighting extrapolation for illustration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Beerwah is $1,534 a week (about $80,000 a year), with median personal income at $689 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,311 a year against an average of $62,518. 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 most recent postcode-level ATO data from the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Beerwah SA2 recorded a median income of $50,311 and an average income of $62,518. These figures are below national averages and compare to median and average values of $53,146 and $66,593 across Regional Qld. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimated values would be approximately $56,026 for the median and $69,620 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places Beerwah's household, family, and individual incomes in a modest range, between the 26th and 37th percentiles.
Income distribution data shows that 34.0% of the population (3,618 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which is comparable to the wider region where 31.7% fall into this category. Housing affordability issues are significant, with residents retaining only 82.9% of their income, ranking in the 37th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Beerwah had 3,223 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 7% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 25.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.1%. 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, residential structures in Beerwah consisted of 88.0% standalone houses and 12.0% alternative dwellings (such as townhouses, apartments, and other housing types), compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in Beerwah matched the regional benchmark of 33.8%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgagors (41.7%) or tenants (24.6%). The median monthly payment for home loans in the area was higher than the Regional Qld average at $1,733, and the median weekly rent was $390, compared to regional figures of $1,655 and $345 respectively.
By comparison, Beerwah's mortgage costs are below the national average of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Beerwah counted 3,223 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,706 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 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 77.4%, which includes couples with children (32.5%), couples without children (30.7%), and single-parent households (13.2%). Non-family households account for the remaining 22.6%, consisting of single-person households at 19.8% and group living situations at 2.9%. The median household size is 2.7 residents, exceeding the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.2% of adults in Beerwah hold a university qualification, including 11.5% with a bachelor degree and 2.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.9% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,353 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 989 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 benchmarks reveal some areas of concern, with the proportion of residents holding university degrees (16.2%) falling well below the national rate of 30.4%. This gap highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational strategies. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational and technical training is very common, with 44.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (32.9%). Enrolment in education is remarkably high, with 28.5% of the local population actively participating in some form of study.
This includes 10.6% of residents in primary schools, 8.7% in secondary institutions, and 3.6% enrolled in tertiary courses.
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Getting around Beerwah means driving: households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of local public transport shows 4 active transit stops in Beerwah, providing a combination of bus and rail services. These stops are connected to 42 separate routes, facilitating 531 passenger trips per week. Transport links are considered limited, with the average distance from a resident's home to the nearest transit stop being 1854 meters. Because the area is predominantly residential, most workers travel outside the district for employment, with private vehicles serving as the primary mode of travel for 91% of commuters. Dwellings average 1.8 motor vehicles, which is higher than the regional norm.
A low proportion of residents work from home, at 13.1% (2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 circumstances). Across all transit lines, services run at an average frequency of 75 trips per day, which translates to about 132 weekly arrivals at each individual stop.
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64.0% of residents in Beerwah report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 78% of areas nationally. 7.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Evaluation of health trends indicates notable difficulties in Beerwah, based on AreaSearch's tracking of mortality and chronic illness rates across younger and older demographics, while the share of residents with private health insurance is relatively low at about 50% (~5,364 people). This is lower than the Regional Qld level of 52.5% and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues diagnosed among residents are mental health conditions (affecting 10.2% of the population) and arthritis (affecting 9.7%), while 64.0% of people reported no long-term illnesses, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Chronic health issues are particularly notable among residents of working age. Residents aged 65 and over make up 20.5% of the population (2,181 individuals). Senior health outcomes show some challenges, with national percentiles tracking close to general population levels.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Beerwah is largely Australian-born, at 83.7% of residents, with 4.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.7%) and Australian (28.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Beerwah exhibits lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with citizens making up 88.2% of the population, 83.7% of residents born in Australia, and 95.2% using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 46.3% of the community. The most distinct variance is in the Other category, which accounts for 0.9% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld. In terms of family heritage, the three most common ancestries in Beerwah are English (32.7%), Australian (28.8%), and Scottish (8.3%). Furthermore, there are specific differences in ancestry representation: New Zealand heritage is represented at 1.2% in Beerwah (compared to 0.9% regionally), German heritage at 4.9% (compared to 4.7%), and Welsh heritage at 0.7% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Beerwah is 40. 25.2% 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 Beerwah residents is 40, which is close to the Regional Qld average of 41 and slightly higher than the national median of 38. The 35 - 44 cohort is well represented at 13.8% of the population, while the 5 - 14 group is less common at 11.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has risen from 11.9% to 13.8%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 age group has shrunk from 13.2% to 11.1%, and the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 12.5% to 11.4%.
Projections suggest the local age profile will shift considerably by 2041. Leading this change, the 25 to 34 age bracket is expected to expand by 28% (adding 387 people) to reach 1,759 from 1,371. Conversely, the 5 to 14 and 55 to 64 groups are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Beerwah
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 7 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 — 477 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,255 at the 2021 Census → 10,643 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 (316061439). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.