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Bracken Ridge has an estimated 18,908 residents, up from 17,488 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,420 people, or 8.1%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 195 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 64.8% of that increase. That puts 2,331 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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Based on demographic evaluations by AreaSearch, Bracken Ridge has a population of approximately 18,908 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,420 people (8.1%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 17,488 residents. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 18,847 and 195 validated new addresses identified after the Census. The density stands at 2,331 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quartile of locations nationwide assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 8.1% growth rate since the 2021 Census exceeded the SA3 region (7.7%), representing a leading growth figure for the vicinity.
Net population gains were primarily driven by overseas arrivals, who accounted for about 64.8% of the total growth during recent timeframes. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilised for each SA2 area. Where these are unavailable, or for periods after 2032, projections from the Queensland Government published in 2023 using a 2021 baseline are applied. Because these state government projections lack age breakdowns, AreaSearch scales age cohorts proportionally using the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections with a 2022 baseline. Future projections suggest growth will fall into the lower national quartile, with the population predicted to increase by 371 residents to 2041 based on recent annual ERP counts, showing an overall rise of 1.6% across the 16 years.
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216 new dwellings have been approved in Bracken Ridge over the past five years, an average of 43 a year. That places the area in the 69th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 37 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 57% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 34, broadly in line with 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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Dwelling approvals in Bracken Ridge have run at an annual average of 43, with 216 residential properties approved over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 32 recorded during FY-26. Because an average of 4.5 people entered the suburb for every completed home during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), construction volume is falling short of local demand, creating strong competition for buyers and upwards pressure on prices, with new homes constructed at an average cost of $316,000. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $14.7 million have been logged this financial year, indicating a moderate level of business development.
Bracken Ridge registers around three-quarters of the per-capita residential building activity seen in Greater Brisbane, placing it in the 46th percentile of all national locations assessed, restricting choices for buyers and boosting demand for existing housing stock. This performance lags behind the national average, indicating a mature market and potential zoning limitations. Recent building approvals consist of 57.0% detached houses and 43.0% townhouses or apartments, showing a growing diversity of attached dwellings to provide options at different price points, ranging from large family residences to compact units. This represents a clear shift from the current housing stock (where houses make up 88.0%), reflecting a lack of vacant land and responding to changing lifestyle choices and housing costs. With roughly 380 people for every building approval, Bracken Ridge is a well-established property market. According to population projections, Bracken Ridge is set to add 310 residents through to 2041, using the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Looking at recent construction trends, new dwelling supply is positioned to satisfy this demand, which should create favorable conditions for buyers and potentially support population increases above current forecasts.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bracken Ridge, worth an estimated $3.12 billion. A further 80 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $33.1 billion. 29 are already under construction and 34 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and retail. 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, planning choices, and development initiatives have a direct impact on property performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 25 projects expected to influence this suburb. Key developments include the Brendale Data Supernode, Bracken Ridge Tavern Renovation and Extension, Gateway Motorway, Bracken Ridge to Pine River Upgrade, and Lomandra Park Estate, with details on the most significant projects listed below.
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Grevillea by Ausbuild
House and land packages in peaceful residence surrounded by bushland. Features 5 different home designs from 3-5 bedrooms with premium inclusions. Close to parks, schools and transport links.
Gateway Motorway and Bruce Highway Upgrades
Staged Queensland Government upgrades to the Gateway Motorway and Bruce Highway corridor in north Brisbane and southern Moreton Bay. Current works include detailed design for the Gateway to Bruce Upgrade, covering the Gateway Motorway from Bracken Ridge to Pine River and Bruce Highway interchange works south of the Pine River, plus related Bruce Highway stages to Dohles Rocks Road and Anzac Avenue. The upgrades add capacity, improve safety and traffic flow, upgrade interchange connections, provide active transport links, noise barriers and environmental measures.
Highpoint Estate Bracken Ridge
Family lifestyle estate by Turrisi Properties featuring freehold titles from 328m2 to 2,248m2 with level land and wide frontages. Central location off Norris Road, 25 minutes from Brisbane airports and 30 minutes from CBD.
Bracken Ridge Tavern Renovation and Extension
Staged renovation and extension of the Bracken Ridge Tavern to modernise dining, bar, gaming and family spaces while the venue remains open. Works include refreshed interiors and outdoor areas, staged relocation of the main entrance, a temporary restaurant location during construction, and a new Italian eatery alongside an upgraded Panama Jacks steakhouse. DA A006671577 for material change of use and reconfiguration has been approved by Brisbane City Council; construction is underway on site.
Gateway Motorway, Bracken Ridge to Pine River Upgrade
Upgrade of a 5.8 km section of the Gateway Motorway between Depot Road at Bracken Ridge and the Bruce Highway interchange south of the Pine River at Bald Hills. The project delivers additional motorway lanes, an improved Gateway Motorway curve at Bracken Ridge, and upgraded connections with the Bruce Highway, Bracken Ridge Road and the Deagon Deviation. A continuous shared pedestrian and bicycle path will be built on the northern side of the motorway with grade-separated connections to Barfoot Street, Deagon Deviation and Wyampa Road.The existing Wyampa Road overpass bridge will be removed and replaced with a new road connection beneath the motorway corridor. Environmental works include fauna fencing and fauna underpasses adjoining Tinchi Tamba Wetlands at Bald Hills Creek, plus new noise barriers. The project is being delivered together with the Bruce Highway (Brisbane - Gympie), Gateway Motorway to Dohles Rocks Road upgrade (Stage 1) as the Gateway to Bruce Upgrade (G2BU), a combined package of about 1.95 billion dollars. TMR awarded the design and construct contract in October 2025 to the Gateway Connect Joint Venture, a partnership of CPB Contractors, BMD and Georgiou with designers GHD and BG&E, and detailed design is now underway. Compulsory land resumption was finalised on 11 July 2025, including about 20 hectares of the 390 hectare Tinchi Tamba Wetlands Reserve, and no further acquisition is required. The upgrade is a controlled action under the EPBC Act; the draft Public Environment Report was released for public comment from 30 June to 28 July 2026. Construction is expected to commence in late 2026 subject to environmental approvals and is forecast to take about five years. The corridor carries around 160,000 vehicles per day, with traffic expected to grow by roughly 50 per cent by 2041. The project is jointly funded by the Australian Government (800 million dollars) and the Queensland Government (200 million dollars), and is targeting an Infrastructure Sustainability Council rating of Excellent.
North West Transport Corridor - Bridgeman Downs Rail Station Concept
Concept for a future rail station serving Bridgeman Downs within wider north-west Brisbane transport planning. Official material identifies the North West Transport Corridor as a preserved strategic transport corridor and Brisbane City Council consultation material has considered rail, busway, road and active transport options, but there is no funded or committed station delivery project. The earlier underground-station idea remains a proposal only and would require further feasibility, funding, approvals and delivery commitment.
Fern Bracken Ridge Townhomes
Boutique townhome community of 29 three-bedroom, two-bathroom double-storey townhouses by AR Developments. Low-medium density development arranged in clusters of 2-3 in a row (duplex, triplex, quadplex). Features private courtyards, 1,094 sqm communal open space, 52 car parking spaces. Construction completed 2024. Development application A005070070.
Taigum Gardens Estate (Stage 3 & 4)
Final stages of the Taigum Gardens land estate in Taigum, releasing new house and land packages along Lemke Road with homes expected to be delivered from late 2025 through 2026.
10,945 residents of Bracken Ridge are employed, from a labour force of 11,518. Unemployment sits at 5.0%, with participation at 75.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 14,482, about 77% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Bracken Ridge is highly skilled with a strong presence in essential services, showing an unemployment rate of 5.0% and an estimated annual job growth rate of 7.1%. By March 2026, 10,945 locals were employed, representing an unemployment rate 0.6% higher than the Greater Brisbane level of 4.3%, with a workforce participation rate of 75.4% compared to 70.4% across Greater Brisbane. Census data indicates that a moderate 16.7% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic containment measures. Local employment is concentrated within health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
In contrast, professional & technical roles are underrepresented at 6.5% of the local workforce compared to 8.9% across the wider region. Given the gap between the local Census working population and resident worker numbers, this residential suburb provides limited local employment opportunities. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the 12 months to March 2026, the number of employed residents rose by 7.1% while the overall labour force grew by 7.2%, causing the unemployment rate to tick up by 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.2%, the labour force expand by 3.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future demand in Bracken Ridge. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Although overall national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Mapping these sectoral forecasts to the Bracken Ridge workforce profile estimates local job growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, representing a basic weighted calculation for demonstration purposes that excludes local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bracken Ridge is $1,972 a week (about $103,000 a year), with median personal income at $834 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,780 a year against an average of $71,642. 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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The latest postcode-level ATO data released for financial year 2023 shows that taxpayers in the Bracken Ridge SA2 have a median income of $59,780 and an average income of $71,642. This exceeds the national average, and compares to a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of approximately $66,571 (median) and $79,781 (average) by March 2026. According to Census data, household, family, and personal incomes in Bracken Ridge sit in the 59th percentile nationally.
The most common weekly income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, accounting for 38.0% of taxpayers (7,185 residents), which matches the broader region where this cohort accounts for 33.3%. Residents retain 85.3% of their income after paying for housing, and the area's SEIFA income index places it in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bracken Ridge had 6,061 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 4% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,800 a month. Rent absorbs 20.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the local housing mix consisted of 88.3% separate houses and 11.7% other dwellings like townhouses and apartments, compared to 73.5% separate houses and 26.5% other dwellings across the Brisbane metro area. Home ownership rates in Bracken Ridge stood at 30.0%, which is higher than the Brisbane metro average, with 45.4% of properties mortgaged and 24.5% rented. The median monthly mortgage payment in the suburb was $1,800, below the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, while the median weekly rent was $410, compared to Brisbane metro's $380.
On a national level, Bracken Ridge mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bracken Ridge counted 6,061 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,553 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 76% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 80.7%, consisting of couples with children at 38.9%, couples without children at 26.7%, and single parents at 13.7%. Single person households make up 16.3% and group households make up 3.0%, with non-family households accounting for the remaining 19.3%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.5% of adults in Bracken Ridge hold a university qualification, including 16.9% with a bachelor degree and 4.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.5% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,921 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,020 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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The suburb registers lower levels of higher education attainment, with university qualification rates of 23.5% falling behind the SA4 regional average of 33.8%. This gap highlights a need for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 16.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational and technical training is common, with 38.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.6%) and certificates (25.5%). A high proportion of residents are engaged in study, with 29.3% currently enrolled in formal education.
Primary school students account for 10.3% of the population, secondary students make up 8.5%, and tertiary students represent 4.6%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bracken Ridge reaches 76 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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Public transport services in Bracken Ridge include 76 active stops, consisting of bus services. These stops are serviced by 7 routes that generate 1,307 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transport is rated as good, with residents living an average of 219 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary transport mode at 86%, followed by trains at 6%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.6 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average. Census data from 2021 shows that 16.7% of residents worked from home, which may have been influenced by public health restrictions.
Local routes run an average of 186 daily trips, which averages out to about 17 weekly passenger trips per transport stop.
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69.3% of residents in Bracken Ridge report no long-term health condition. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.5 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 show positive outcomes across Bracken Ridge based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic conditions. The rate of common health conditions is low among the general community, though it is higher than the national average for older, higher-risk groups, and approximately 55% of the population (~10,380 people) hold private health insurance. Mental health concerns and asthma are the most common diagnoses, affecting 8.3 and 7.8% of local residents, respectively, while 69.3% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Health profiles for working-age residents are standard.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.1% of the population (3,223 people), compared to 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health metrics for local seniors show some challenges, ranking lower nationally than the rest of the local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.9% of Bracken Ridge residents were born overseas and 17.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.5%) and Australian (24.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Bracken Ridge exhibits a higher level of cultural diversity than most suburban markets, with 25.9% of residents born outside Australia and 17.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 54.7% of the population. The most notable difference is in the Other religious category, which represents 2.8% of the population compared to 1.3% in Greater Brisbane. Regarding parental country of birth, the main ancestry groups are English (26.5%), Australian (24.4%), and Other (9.5%). Divergences in ethnic backgrounds show New Zealand ancestry at 1.1% of the population (compared to 1.0% regionally), Maori at 1.1% (compared to 1.1% regionally), and Samoan at 0.7% (compared to 0.9% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bracken Ridge is 37. 24.7% 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 37 years in Bracken Ridge is close to the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the suburb has a larger share of residents aged 75 - 84 (6.3%) and a smaller share of people aged 25 - 34 (12.1%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 4.6% to 6.3% of the total population, while the 25 to 34 group has dropped from 13.3% to 12.1%. Age projections indicate significant shifts by 2041.
The 85+ cohort is expected to grow the fastest at 144%, adding 528 residents to reach 895. Residents aged 65+ are projected to account for 72% of all population growth, highlighting a clear aging trend, while the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 groups are forecast to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bracken 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 | Jul 2026 last month all 11 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 195 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (17,488 at the 2021 Census → 18,908 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 (302041041). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.