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Boronia Heights - Park Ridge has an estimated 28,396 residents, up from 19,166 at the 2021 Census — a change of 9,230 people, or 48.2%. Growth has averaged 8.9% a year over five years, faster than 97% of areas nationally. 3,489 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 71.4% of that increase. That puts 889 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Boronia Heights - Park Ridge stands at approximately 28,396 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 9,230 individuals (48.2%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 19,166 people. This population shift is calculated utilizing the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 27,073 alongside 3,489 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The region maintains a density of 888 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical results across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Outperforming the national growth rate of 9.3% as well as state benchmarks, the 48.2% surge since the 2021 census positions the area as a regional growth leader.
Population gains were primarily driven by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 71.4% of the total increase, though all expansion components, including natural increase and overseas migration, remained positive. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year) are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 area. For localities where this dataset is unavailable, or for periods beyond 2032, Queensland State Government projections released in 2023 (based on 2021 data) are substituted. Because these state-level projections lack age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates growth weightings across age groups based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 baseline data). Looking forward, the area is anticipated to experience exceptional expansion, ranking in the top 10 percent of all statistical areas analyzed by AreaSearch, with an expected increase of 16,217 residents up to 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a 52.5% rise over the 16 years.
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3,137 new dwellings have been approved in Boronia Heights - Park Ridge over the past five years, an average of 627 a year. That places the area in the 99th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 22 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 431 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 85% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 920, 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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An average of 627 new dwelling approvals has been recorded annually in Boronia Heights - Park Ridge, yielding 3,137 home approvals over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 844 during the current FY-26. Strong demand, which helps sustain property values, is highlighted by an average of 3 people moving to the locality for every new home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25). The average construction cost for new residences is $207,000, which sits below regional averages and points to more affordable housing options for purchasers.
Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $51.5 million in the current financial year, pointing to active investment by local businesses. Construction activity per capita in Boronia Heights - Park Ridge is 84.0% higher than the rate observed in Greater Brisbane, offering more choices to buyers despite a recent slowdown in development pace. This building rate is substantially higher than the national benchmark, demonstrating clear developer interest in the region. Standalone houses make up 85.0% of the new construction, while townhouses or apartments constitute 15.0%, preserving the low-density character of the area through a focus on detached homes that appeal to buyers seeking space. With approximately 58 people per approval, Boronia Heights - Park Ridge displays the characteristics of a developing area. According to population forecasts based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, Boronia Heights - Park Ridge is set to add 14,894 residents by 2041. Under current construction trajectories, the supply of new housing is expected to easily satisfy this demand, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially underpinning growth beyond current population forecasts.
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AreaSearch tracks 26 current infrastructure and development projects inside Boronia Heights - Park Ridge, worth an estimated $2.07 billion. A further 83 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $41.2 billion. 46 are already under construction and 40 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 planning decisions, and new developments remain primary drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 55 projects expected to impact this locality. Notable initiatives include Madison Park Estate, Chambers Flat Road Upgrade (Park Ridge Road to Derby Road), Park Lane Reserve (Formerly Park Ridge Master Planned Community), and Alto Park Ridge, with key details of the most significant projects outlined below.
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Park Ridge Village
Park Ridge Village is a neighborhood retail destination located at the intersection of Park Ridge Road and Chambers Flat Road. The development provides approximately 4,500 square meters of retail space, featuring a full-line supermarket anchor, specialty stores, and food and beverage outlets. It is designed as a roadside retail hub to serve the rapidly expanding residential population in the Logan local government area.
Cedar Ridge Logan Reserve
Master-planned residential subdivision delivering approximately 350 lots across multiple stages at Logan Reserve Road and Loganview Road North in Logan Reserve. Features dedicated open space parklands and children's playground facilities.
Logan Reserve New State Schools
Construction of a new state high school and a new Prep to Year 12 special school in Logan Reserve to cater for local population growth. The high school includes multi-storey learning facilities, administrative spaces, performing arts centre, and sports centre, while the special school features specialized learning centres, multi-purpose hall, and support facilities.
Solander Estate Park Ridge
Solander Estate is a masterplanned residential subdivision developed by Goodrock Property on Weedbrook Street in the Park Ridge Priority Development Area. The estate delivers 160 serviced residential allotments, linear parkland buffers, shared walking tracks, and stormwater bio-retention basins. Civil subdivision and dwelling construction are actively underway.
Somerset Master Planned Community Park Ridge
Ausbuild master-planned residential community delivering approximately 274 home sites across 18 hectares on Sago Road in Park Ridge. Includes the rehabilitation of 1.76 hectares of native bushland and proximity to Corymbia State Primary School.
Madison Park Estate
This exciting new residential community is perfectly positioned within Park Ridge, a vibrant and well-connected urban location in South East Queensland. Relax and enjoy everything life has to offer right on your doorstep, with employment, education facilities, shopping and medical facilities right around the corner. Set in picturesque, tree-lined streets, Madison Park is the ideal place to raise your family, in a friendly, community-oriented neighborhood.
Mount Lindesay Highway - Green Road / Coronation Road Interchange Upgrade
Planning for a major interchange upgrade to provide a grade-separated interchange at the intersection of Mount Lindesay Highway, Green Road, and Coronation Road. The project is part of the Mount Lindesay Highway 10 Year Forward Plan (2018-2028) aimed at increasing capacity, improving travel times, and enhancing safety.
Boronia Estate, 71-75 Short Street
Boronia Estate at 71-75 Short Street, Boronia Heights is a small infill subdivision approved by Logan City Council as a reconfiguring of one lot into 19 lots with dual occupancy (auxiliary unit) building envelopes (ref COM/46/2018 and related operational works OW-24/2020). The project is being marketed as Boronia Estate, a collection of 17 premium house and land lots in a co-living focused estate close to local schools, shops and health services. Land registration occurred in 2021 and house and land packages are being delivered by Skyhold Property with Gallery Homes as the primary builder, meaning civil works are complete and home construction is underway or progressing toward completion across the estate.
12,710 residents of Boronia Heights - Park Ridge are employed, from a labour force of 13,393. Unemployment sits at 5.1%, with participation at 64.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% 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 24,169, about 85% 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 labor force of Boronia Heights - Park Ridge is balanced between white and blue collar occupations, featuring a strong industrial and manufacturing presence and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 12,710, representing an unemployment rate 0.8% higher than the 4.3% recorded in Greater Brisbane. Additionally, the participation rate of 64.2% trails the Greater Brisbane average of 70.4%. Census figures indicate that a modest 9.1% of local workers operated from home, though this data may have been influenced by Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. The principal sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
The community displays a distinct concentration in the transport, postal & warehousing sector, where the employment share is 1.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for 4.2% of local jobs compared to the regional average of 8.9%. Comparing the Census working population against the resident population suggests this mostly residential locality offers limited local employment options. AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the year leading to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 2.6% while overall employment fell by 3.8%, resulting in a 1.2 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. This trend diverged from Greater Brisbane, which experienced a 3.2% increase in employment, a 3.4% expansion of the labor force, and a minor 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide additional context for prospective demand in Boronia Heights - Park Ridge. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local job profile to estimate potential growth trajectories. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely across different sectors. Applying these industry projections to the local employment distribution suggests employment in Boronia Heights - Park Ridge could grow by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and excludes localized population changes.
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Median household income in Boronia Heights - Park Ridge is $1,463 a week (about $76,000 a year), with median personal income at $740 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,737 a year against an average of $61,345. 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 the latest postcode-level ATO data released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Boronia Heights - Park Ridge SA2 recorded a median income of $54,737 and an average income of $61,345. These figures sit below national statistics and compare to a median of $58,236 and average of $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimates for March 2026 would be approximately $60,955 for the median and $68,314 for the average. According to Census data, household, family, and individual incomes are all relatively modest, placing between the 33rd and 37th percentiles.
The largest income bracket contains 36.5% of the population (10,364 residents) earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which aligns with regional trends where 33.3% fall into the same bracket. Affordability constraints are significant, with residents retaining only 81.1% of their income, which ranks in the 29th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Boronia Heights - Park Ridge had 6,530 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 0% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 44% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,616 a month. Rent absorbs 24.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The dwelling mix in Boronia Heights - Park Ridge at the time of the latest Census consisted of 86.2% standalone houses and 13.7% other housing options, such as semi-detached homes or apartments, compared to the Brisbane metro distribution of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership rates in Boronia Heights - Park Ridge stood at 24.2%, slightly below the Brisbane metro average, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (31.9%) or occupied by tenants (43.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,616 was lower than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, while the median weekly rent was $360 compared to the metro rate of $380.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Boronia Heights - Park Ridge are notably below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Boronia Heights - Park Ridge counted 6,530 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 9,675 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 73.5%, consisting of couples with children (31.0%), couples without children (25.8%), and single parents (15.4%). The remaining 26.5% are non-family households, which include single-person households (22.8%) and group households (3.7%). The median household occupancy of 2.7 people is slightly higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.3% of adults in Boronia Heights - Park Ridge hold a university qualification, including 11.1% with a bachelor degree and 3.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.4% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 3,840 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 993 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment levels present challenges in the area, as university qualification rates (16.3%) are significantly lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This situation highlights both a hurdle and an opening for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 11.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 40.9% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (30.4%). Student representation is particularly strong, with 30.5% of the population enrolled in formal study.
This student body is composed of 11.5% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 3.8% enrolled in tertiary programs.
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Public transport in Boronia Heights - Park Ridge reaches 64 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 970 services a week. The typical home sits about 620 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 public transit reveals 64 active bus stops situated within Boronia Heights - Park Ridge. These stops are served by 8 distinct routes, which accommodate 973 weekly passenger journeys. Transit accessibility is classified as limited, with an average distance of 621 meters from households to the nearest stop. Due to the area's residential profile, most workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode for 93% of residents. Dwellings average 1.5 vehicles. A relatively low 9.1% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Transit service frequency averages 139 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 15 weekly journeys for each individual stop.
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67.1% of residents in Boronia Heights - Park Ridge report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 85% of areas nationally. 6.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.7 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 highlight notable challenges for Boronia Heights - Park Ridge, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality statistics and chronic disease prevalence, with various health conditions affecting both younger and older demographics. Additionally, the rate of private health insurance is relatively low, covering approximately 50% of the population (~14,141 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent medical issues, each affecting 9.0% of the population. Meanwhile, 67.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
The working-age population shows a higher than average rate of chronic health issues. Seniors aged 65 and older make up 12.9% of the population (3,674 people), which is lower than the 15.1% recorded in Greater Brisbane. Health profiles among older residents present some challenges, with national comparative rankings matching those of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
33.2% of Boronia Heights - Park Ridge residents were born overseas and 24.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.0%) and Australian (22.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Boronia Heights - Park Ridge exhibits higher levels of cultural diversity than most comparable local markets, with 24.0% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 33.2% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 44.0% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is in the Other category, which represents 5.4% of the population compared to 1.3% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding ancestry (the country of birth of residents' parents), the three most common backgrounds in Boronia Heights - Park Ridge are English at 26.0%, Australian at 22.8%, and Other at 13.6%.
Significant differences emerge in other ethnic backgrounds, with Maori overrepresented at 2.8% of the local population (compared to 1.1% regionally), Samoan at 2.5% (compared to 0.9% regionally), and New Zealand ancestry at 1.3% (compared to 1.0% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Boronia Heights - Park Ridge is 31, younger than 92% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 32.2% 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 in Boronia Heights - Park Ridge is 31 years, which is younger than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and below the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the area has a higher share of residents aged 25 to 34 (18.8%) but fewer individuals aged 45 to 54 (9.3%). Post-2021 Census data indicates the 35 to 44 age cohort has grown from 12.2% to 15.0% of the population, while the 65 to 74 group declined from 8.1% to 6.6%, and the 55 to 64 group decreased from 8.8% to 7.6%.
Demographic projections suggest the age profile will change by 2041, with the 15 to 24 cohort expected to grow by 2,013 people (53%), rising from 3,824 to 5,838.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Boronia Heights - Park Ridge
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 31 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 — 3,489 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (19,166 at the 2021 Census → 28,396 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 (311031311). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.