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Bowen has an estimated 11,350 residents, up from 9,874 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,476 people, or 14.9%. Growth has averaged 2.7% a year over five years, faster than 84% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 60.5% of that increase. That puts 216 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 research from AreaSearch, the resident count in Bowen stands at approximately 11,350 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 1,476 people (14.9%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented 9,874 people. This demographic movement is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population of 11,266 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 82 validated new addresses recognized post-Census. With a density of 215 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers substantial physical room per resident and capacity for ongoing urban expansion. Outperforming both its wider SA4 region and the SA3 area (7.7%), Bowen's 14.9% expansion since the 2021 census positions it at the forefront of regional growth.
Inbound overseas migration served as the foremost growth engine, generating around 60.5% of recent gains, though positive contributions were also registered across natural growth and interstate migration. SA2 projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as their base year) are implemented across AreaSearch models. For SA2 territories omitted from that release, as well as all projections beyond 2032, figures rely on Queensland State Government SA2 modeling released in 2023 based on 2021 numbers. Because state projections lack age-bracket breakdowns, AreaSearch incorporates cohort weightings derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, utilizing 2022 benchmarks). These forecast demographic patterns place the locality within the upper quartile for expansion across non-metropolitan Australia, with projections showing an increase of 2,645 persons to 2041 relative to latest annual ERP benchmarks, representing a cumulative rise of 22.6% over the 16 years.
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172 new dwellings have been approved in Bowen over the past five years, an average of 34 a year. That places the area in the 77th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 35 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 69% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Over the preceding 5 financial years, residential building activity in Bowen generated 172 homes, reflecting an annual run rate of roughly 34 new dwelling approvals. Between FY-22 and FY-26 across the past 5 financial years, population influx averaged 8.2 new residents per year for each built home, creating a dynamic where demand substantially outpaces building activity, adding upward pressure onto local property values and elevating buyer competition. Construction activity shows a focus on higher-end builds, with new dwellings recording an average expected construction cost of $955,000. Underscoring the district's predominantly residential character, commercial building approvals registered $2.9 million this financial year.
On a per-capita basis, building volumes in Bowen are 97.0% higher than in Rest of Qld, generating wider selection for purchasers. Nevertheless, local construction rates remain beneath the national standard, suggesting market maturity alongside possible development hurdles. The composition of approved dwellings consists of 69.0% detached houses alongside 31.0% townhouses or apartments, with this expanding density offering housing choices across varying price tiers from detached family residences to compact living. Across the locality, approval levels stand at roughly 275 people per dwelling approval, indicating an evolving market. Projections indicate that Bowen will add 2,561 residents through to 2041 relative to the newest AreaSearch quarterly figures. If construction output fails to accelerate beyond current levels, residential additions may fall short of demographic expansion, likely driving price growth and heightening buyer competition.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bowen, worth an estimated $1.96 billion. A further 83 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $37.9 billion. 31 are already under construction and 46 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and environmental & disaster management. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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The evolution of major projects, infrastructure delivery, and strategic planning initiatives remains a primary catalyst for regional outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 9 key projects expected to influence the district, including the Bowen Pipeline Project, Bowen Wharf Replacement Project, Bowen Courthouse Restoration, and Bowen Foreshore Masterplan, with key initiatives outlined below.
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Bowen Pipeline Project
A 182 km underground water pipeline project designed to deliver 100,000 ML of water annually from the Burdekin River to the Bowen and Collinsville regions. The project utilizes high-density polyethylene (HDPE) technology and solar power to reduce transport emissions. It aims to support the Abbot Point State Development Area, local agriculture, and emerging green energy industries. Notably, the project features an equity partnership with the Juru and Bindal Traditional Owners and is currently in the final stages of Federal and State Government assessment.
Bowen Courthouse Restoration
Restoration of the heritage-listed Bowen Courthouse to address major structural deterioration including termite and moisture damage. Works include structural repairs, restoration of floors, walls, stairs, verandas and ceilings, replacement of the roof, gutters, downpipes and stormwater systems, accessibility improvements and continued preservation of one of Queensland's oldest courthouses. Construction commenced following the temporary closure and relocation of court services in June 2026.
Bowen Wharf Replacement Project
North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation is replacing the 150-year-old Bowen Wharf with a modern, purpose-built public jetty. The $68 million project will meet safety and accessibility standards, supporting recreation and tourism. Geotechnical investigations were completed in December 2025, with advanced design, procurement, and environmental approvals continuing in 2026. Construction is expected to begin in 2027, with completion targeted for late 2028.
Whitsunday Paradise
Whitsunday Paradise is a 1.1 billion dollar master-planned coastal community in Bowen. This 20-year project will deliver 1,757 residential lots, a retirement village, a 150-room hotel, and a marina village with retail and commercial precincts. The development features an AFL-standard sports complex and extensive parklands. As of early 2026, the project is advancing through critical enabling works, with tenders for the state-funded 33 million dollar Build Bowen South Utilities project, including the new Sewage Pump Station J, closing in March 2026 to unlock further housing stages.
Bowen State Boat Harbour Master Plan
Development of a long-term strategic master plan for the Bowen State Boat Harbour to guide future infrastructure investment and redevelopment. The plan focuses on enhancing the harbour's role as a key maritime hub for recreational and commercial vessels, tourism, and local industry. It is being developed in collaboration with the Whitsunday Regional Council to align with the broader Bowen Foreshore Masterplan and the $68 million Bowen Wharf replacement project.
Bowen Industrial Estate
Economic Development Queensland's Bowen Industrial Estate provides industrial land for sale and lease between Townsville and Mackay, about 30 km south of Abbot Point. Current marketed opportunities include Lot 11 on West Street, Bowen, with 17.38 hectares and land options from 2,000 sqm, and Lot 3 on Myles Street, Merinda, with 1.64 hectares. The estate offers large undeveloped parcels with access to the Bruce Highway and proximity to Abbot Point Port and the Salisbury Plains Industrial Precinct, supporting regional industrial, logistics, agribusiness, resources and renewable energy activity.
Bowen Foreshore Master Plan
Whitsunday Regional Council's adopted long-term master plan to revitalise the Bowen Foreshore, Boat Harbour, Bowen Jetty and surrounding public spaces. The plan provides a staged framework for new walking and cycling links, upgraded parks and recreation facilities, streetscape improvements, tourism infrastructure, environmental resilience works and opportunities for private investment over the next 15 years.
Bowen Orbital Spaceport
Australia's first commercial orbital launch facility, developed and operated by Gilmour Space Technologies. The spaceport was granted Australia's first orbital launch facility licence in March 2024 and was the launch site for the maiden test flight of the Australian-designed and built Eris rocket in July 2025. This test successfully validated the key launch systems, propulsion technology, and infrastructure, marking a major milestone for Australia's sovereign launch capability.
5,464 residents of Bowen are employed, from a labour force of 5,780. Unemployment sits at 5.5%, with participation at 61.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, 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 10,168, about 90% 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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Workforce participation in Bowen is distributed across both white and blue collar sectors, recording an unemployment rate of 5.5% and an estimated 3.4% rise in employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 5,464. The local unemployment level exceeds the 3.9% recorded in Regional Qld by 1.6%, while workforce engagement reaches 61.5%, sitting beneath the Regional Qld benchmark of 64.2%. Census figures indicated that 4.4% of workers conducted their duties from home, though this metric was subject to Covid-19 lockdown influences. The primary employment sectors for local residents consist of agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, alongside transport, postal & warehousing.
Agricultural, forestry & fishing roles show heavy local concentration, holding an employment share 3.6 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 11.4% of working residents, lagging the Regional Qld figure of 16.1%. A comparison between resident numbers and Census working population figures suggests a constrained volume of employment opportunities within the local boundary. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures indicates that in the year to March 2026, local employment expanded by 3.4% while the labour force grew by 5.8%, resulting in a 2.2 percentage point increase in the jobless rate. Over the identical timeframe, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1% and the labour force grow by 0.3%, alongside a 0.1 percentage point climb. Sector forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide outlooks on future staffing needs across Bowen. Projected across five and ten-year horizons against the local industry baseline, national employment is anticipated to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral rates vary substantially. Applying these national sector trajectories across Bowen's workforce mix indicates potential job gains of 5.4% over five years and 11.8% over ten years (representing an unadjusted industry-weighted model for illustrative use that excludes localized population changes).
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Median household income in Bowen is $1,322 a week (about $69,000 a year), with median personal income at $711 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,464 a year against an average of $64,490. 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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Analysis of postcode tax data from the ATO for financial year 2023 shows that taxpayers in the Bowen SA2 generated a median income of $49,464 and an average of $64,490, trailing national figures as well as the Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 and $66,593. Factoring in an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 brings estimated figures to approximately $55,083 (median) and $71,816 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household earnings moderately between the 21st and 30th percentiles.
The largest income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 tier, covering 28.2% of residents (3,200 people), mirroring the wider region where 31.7% fall into this bracket. Housing affordability challenges are acute, with residents retaining 84.9% of earnings, placing the area in the 23rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bowen had 3,602 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 82% detached houses and 0% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $270 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 20.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing inventory in Bowen comprised 81.8% detached houses and 18.2% other dwellings including apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas Regional Qld recorded 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 33.5%, matching Regional Qld, while remaining properties were either rented (41.3%) or carried a mortgage (25.2%). Typical monthly mortgage costs were $1,517, below the Regional Qld standard of $1,655, while weekly median rent reached $270, compared to $345 across Regional Qld. When benchmarked nationally, local mortgage commitments are substantially lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents remain well under the national figure of $375.
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Bowen counted 3,602 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,140 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 24% are couples with children, fewer than in 75% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 30% 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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Family units constitute 65.3% of local households, comprising 30.4% couples without children, 23.6% couples with children, and 10.2% single parent families. The remaining 34.7% consists of non-family arrangements, with lone person households representing 30.2% and group living situations accounting for 4.5%. Average household occupancy stands at 2.4 people, slightly below the Regional Qld figure of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.8% of adults in Bowen hold a university qualification, including 9.5% with a bachelor degree and 1.9% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 87% of areas nationally. A further 32.3% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,671 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 936 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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Tertiary attainment in the area is comparatively low, with university qualification levels of 12.8% falling well behind the 30.4% recorded across Australia, highlighting a notable scope for educational development. The leading higher education credential is a bachelor degree at 9.5%, with postgraduate qualifications accounting for 1.9% and graduate diplomas representing 1.4%. Vocational and technical training is widely held, with 40.5% of residents aged 15+ possessing trade qualifications, comprising certificates (32.3%) and advanced diplomas (8.2%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the community, with 29.6% of residents currently attending educational institutions.
This includes 12.2% enrolled in primary education, 9.9% attending secondary education, and 1.8% undertaking tertiary education.
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Public transport in Bowen reaches 89 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 140 services a week. The typical home sits about 580 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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The public transit network in Bowen encompasses 89 active transport stops operated via bus services. These stops connect to 4 separate routes that deliver 136 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is moderate overall, with local residents situated an average of 577 meters from the nearest stop. Given the area's residential profile, commuting is largely outward-directed, with private vehicles accounting for 90% of journeys. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.4 per dwelling, while 4.4% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census under prevailing COVID-19 settings. Transit service schedules deliver an average of 19 trips per day across the network, translating to approximately 1 weekly trips per individual stop.
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66.4% of residents in Bowen report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 82% of areas nationally. 7.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.1 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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Analysis of mortality statistics and chronic ailment rates by AreaSearch indicates meaningful public health difficulties in Bowen, with common conditions prevalent among younger as well as older demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is limited, held by approximately 51% of the overall population (~5,811 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments locally, affecting 9.6 and 8.0% of the population, respectively. Across the area, 66.4% of residents reported no diagnosed medical conditions, compared to 67.6% throughout Regional Qld. Working-age citizens experience elevated rates of chronic illness, while seniors aged 65 and over comprise 20.2% of residents (2,294 people).
Health concerns are particularly pronounced among the older cohort, where national rankings surpass those of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bowen is largely Australian-born, at 82.9% of residents, with 9.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (28.7%) and English (27.1%). 7.2% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity place Bowen below broader benchmarks, with Australian citizens comprising 81.8% of the community, 82.9% born in Australia, and 90.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant faith, followed by 54.9% of residents, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. The primary parental ancestries reported across Bowen are Australian at 28.7%, English at 27.1%, and Other at 8.2%. Distinct demographic representations appear across specific groups: Australian Aboriginal heritage accounts for 7.2% locally compared to 3.9% regionally, Korean background represents 0.4% versus 0.2%, and Samoan background stands at 0.3% versus 0.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bowen is 41. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 26.6% 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 age distribution in Bowen largely parallels Regional Qld patterns, with the largest divergence across the four broad age groups measuring 2.4 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 41, down from 42 at the 2021 Census and matching the 41 recorded for Regional Qld during that same Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census occurred among individuals aged 25 - 44, who expanded from 24.9% to an estimated 27.9% of the population. By 2041, the 25 - 44 age cohort is projected to absorb the majority of population growth, expanding by 897 residents (28%) to reach 4,065.
Concurrently, the most rapid rate of expansion is forecast among retirees and seniors aged 65+, increasing 36% to reach 3,119.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bowen
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 9 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 82 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,874 at the 2021 Census → 11,350 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 Aug 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 (312011337). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.