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Branyan - Kensington has an estimated 6,064 residents, up from 5,384 at the 2021 Census — a change of 680 people, or 12.6%. Growth has averaged 2.3% a year over five years, faster than 79% of areas nationally. 163 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 69.3% of that increase. That puts 120 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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As of Aug 2026, demographic analysis from AreaSearch indicates that Branyan - Kensington contains approximately 6,064 residents. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 5,384 people, this represents an expansion of 680 people (12.6%). This demographic shift is calculated using the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population of 5,969 alongside 163 validated new addresses recorded following the Census. With a population density of 120 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous personal space and substantial capacity for future expansion. Outpacing both the SA3 area (9.3%) and the Rest of Qld, Branyan - Kensington's 12.6% increase establishes it as an area pacesetter.
Inward interstate migration served as the primary growth engine, generating around 69.3% of total population additions in recent times, supplemented by positive inflows from overseas arrivals and natural increase. Projections compiled by ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 areas. For periods beyond 2032 or areas not covered in that release, Queensland State Government SA2 projections issued in 2023 (utilizing 2021 base numbers) are referenced. Because state figures omit age breakdowns, AreaSearch incorporates proportional age group weightings based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (utilizing 2022 figures). Looking forward, long-term projections place local expansion ahead of the national non-metropolitan median, with the population anticipated to expand by 1,057 persons to 2041 relative to current annual ERP benchmarks, representing a total rise of 15.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
189 new dwellings have been approved in Branyan - Kensington over the past five years, an average of 37 a year. That places the area in the 76th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 37 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% 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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Residential building approvals across Branyan - Kensington have averaged roughly 37 dwellings annually, totaling 189 homes permitted throughout the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because local growth averaged 3.4 new residents per year for every home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local housing output trails population demand by a notable margin, elevating purchaser competition and placing upward pressure on home values, where newly constructed dwellings reflect an average value of $512,000 in alignment with the wider region. In addition, commercial construction has seen modest activity, registering $20.8 million in commercial approvals during the current financial year.
Per-capita building figures in Branyan - Kensington mirror the broader Rest of Qld, reinforcing overall market balance aligned with regional trends. Furthermore, all recent building activity has been dedicated to standalone houses, preserving a spacious low-density neighborhood fabric centered on family living. Featuring roughly 183 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays key traits typical of an expanding corridor. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures, Branyan - Kensington is projected to welcome an additional 962 residents leading up to 2041. Ongoing construction volumes appear well-matched to anticipated demographic needs, which should foster balanced market conditions free from severe cost escalations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Branyan - Kensington, worth an estimated $491 million. A further 50 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.44 billion. 24 are already under construction and 28 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Regional performance is heavily shaped by major developments, planning strategies, and public infrastructure works. AreaSearch has pinpointed 13 key infrastructure projects positioned to influence the local area. Notable initiatives include The Ridge on Branyan, Bundaberg GHAG Solar PV Park, Branvale Estate, and the Bundaberg Regional Aviation and Aerospace Precinct, with full specifics outlined in the following section.
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Bundaberg Regional Aviation and Aerospace Precinct
An 11-hectare master-planned aviation and aerospace business park adjoining Bundaberg Regional Airport at Kensington. The estate is being delivered in stages by Bundaberg Regional Council and comprises around 34 lots (average 3,000 to 3,200 square metres) with a mix of airside and landside frontages, taxiways, aircraft aprons, road and sewer infrastructure. The precinct already hosts the joint RFDS and LifeFlight Aeromedical Base (opened 2020) and the RFDS Aeromedical Training Academy (officially opened 2024), which houses the only Beechcraft King Air full-flight simulator in Australia.Recent additions include a Council-approved multi-tenant commercial building at 15 Aviation Crescent, with further serviced lots and airside hangar sites being released for sale and lease to support general aviation, emergency services, advanced manufacturing and aerospace-related industry, with 24 by 7 airport access.
Branvale Estate
A premium residential land estate in Bundaberg offering fully serviced, easement-free allotments exceeding 1,000m2 with wide frontages. Stage 3 construction is now complete with 18 allotments sold out and new stages planned. Features rock-free, flat, flood-free lots with town water, sewer, NBN and underground power. The estate maintains high building standards with custom-built homes, providing spacious lots suitable for sheds, pools and family homes.
The Ridge on Branyan
A premium riverside residential estate in Branyan offering elevated land opportunities with access to the Burnett River. Stages 1-9 are sold out with Stage 11 releasing soon. Block sizes range from 700-1300 sqm with full services including sewerage, town water, underground power, and NBN. Located close to Sugarland Shopping Centre, Branyan State School, a new childcare facility, CQU campus, new hospital site, and Bundaberg Airport.
Vitwood Branyan Estate
A major masterplanned residential community proposed by Vitwood Pty Ltd, featuring approximately 785 dwellings across 69 hectares. The project is a key component of the Branyan Local Plan Area, which was formally integrated into the Bundaberg Regional Council Planning Scheme (Version 6.5) in April 2026. The development includes a proposed neighborhood supermarket, extensive open space networks, and specialized activity centers along Childers Road designed to manage urban expansion and improve housing choice in the growing Branyan-Kensington corridor.
Branyan Local Plan Area
An 820-hectare urban expansion precinct guided by the Bundaberg Regional Council Planning Scheme. The plan facilitates a long-term phased development strategy transitioning Emerging Community land into low and medium-density residential neighbourhoods supported by activity centres. Supported by state infrastructure activation funding, the framework unlocks critical wastewater network capacity to service thousands of future homes alongside local parks and environmental corridor protections.
The Habitat Estate
The Habitat Estate is a completed boutique masterplanned residential estate in Branyan comprising approximately 62 house and land lots. The development includes completed community infrastructure such as a public playground, Branyan Early Learning Centre, full urban services including NBN, and established homes. The originally proposed neighbourhood shops and cafes have not been confirmed as delivered. The estate is now a fully established residential community with ongoing private home construction on remaining lots.
RFDS Bundaberg Aeromedical Hub
Joint aeromedical base for Royal Flying Doctor Service and LifeFlight Queensland, featuring a patient transfer facility, aircraft hangar, medical facilities, maintenance capabilities, and simulation training rooms. Opened in 2020, it provides emergency medical services to regional Queensland with comprehensive support infrastructure.
RFDS Aeromedical Training Academy
A $28.88 million purpose-built aviation training facility adjacent to the RFDS Bundaberg Base, housing the only Beechcraft King Air 260/350/360/360Q Pro Line Fusion Full-Flight Simulator in Australia. The Level D certified simulator achieved CASA certification in October 2024 and provides training for RFDS pilots as well as external operators including Queensland Police Service and Toll Aviation. The academy includes four classrooms, four briefing offices, two instructor offices, two simulator bays and onsite parking, and supported around 200 construction jobs.
3,383 residents of Branyan - Kensington are employed, from a labour force of 3,461. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 71.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,380, about 89% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labor pool in Branyan - Kensington features a diverse blend of blue-collar and white-collar roles, supported by a strong footprint in essential services, an unemployment rate of only 2.3%, and 6.8% estimated workforce growth during the previous twelve months. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,383, keeping unemployment 1.7% lower than the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, while labor participation stood substantially above typical levels at 71.2% versus 64.2% regionally. Census records showed merely 4.9% of workers operating from home, though pandemic-related movement restrictions should be kept in mind.
Residents are most heavily employed across health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The community exhibits a notable concentration in health care & social assistance, employing workers at 1.3 times the wider regional proportion. Conversely, the accommodation & food sector accounts for only 5.9% of local employment, trailing Regional Qld's 8.3%. Comparing the resident workforce against working population counts from the Census suggests limited job availability within the immediate boundary. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures shows a 12-month gain in employment of 6.8% against a 5.4% expansion in the active workforce, which lowered the local unemployment rate by 1.3 percentage points. During the same timeframe, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1% alongside a 0.3% rise in the labor pool, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. Long-term labor requirements can be evaluated using national industry outlooks published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. These five- and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce distribution to model expected changes. While Australian employment overall is projected to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trajectories vary notably across sectors. Applying these industry weightings to Branyan - Kensington indicates local job numbers could rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (note that this reflects an unadjusted weighting model for illustrative purposes and excludes localized demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Branyan - Kensington is $1,616 a week (about $84,000 a year), with median personal income at $715 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,385 a year against an average of $68,144. 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 ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, personal earnings across the Branyan - Kensington SA2 sit close to the Australian median. Taxpayers recorded a median income of $54,385 and an average income of $68,144, whereas Regional Qld posted $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Accounting for an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modeled figures as of March 2026 reach roughly $60,563 (median) and $75,885 (average). At the 2021 Census, individual, household, and family earnings placed moderately between the 31st and 42nd percentiles.
Furthermore, 33.9% of local earners (2,055 individuals) fell into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, closely tracking the regional benchmark of 31.7%. After meeting housing obligations, residents retain 86.3% of earnings for everyday expenditure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Branyan - Kensington had 1,826 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $330 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,600 a month. Rent absorbs 20.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, the local housing stock in Branyan - Kensington was comprised of 94.6% houses and 5.5% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternate residential types), contrasting with Regional Qld where houses made up 76.4% and other dwellings accounted for 23.6%. Outright home ownership stood at 38.1%, noticeably outperforming the broader regional proportion, while remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (42.8%) or occupied by tenants (19.1%). Typical monthly mortgage payments were $1,600, sitting below the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while typical weekly rent stood at $330 compared to $345 regionally.
Against national benchmarks, local monthly mortgage obligations are considerably more affordable than the Australian figure of $1,863, and weekly rents track well beneath the nationwide average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Branyan - Kensington counted 1,826 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,057 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 34% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 81.9% of households, consisting of 37.1% couples with children, 33.8% couples without children, and 10.5% single parent families. Non-family dwellings make up the remaining 18.1%, with single-occupant homes representing 15.6% and group residences accounting for 2.4%. With an average of 2.8 people per home, the median household size exceeds the Regional Qld benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.4% of adults in Branyan - Kensington hold a university qualification, including 10.7% with a bachelor degree and 1.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 33.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 472 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 979 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 qualification levels indicate an area of focus for local development, as the proportion of residents holding university credentials (14.4%) falls well short of the nationwide average of 30.4%, creating a clear opening for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees form the primary higher education category at 10.7%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.9%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.8%). Conversely, vocational and trade training is widespread, with 41.7% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including certificates (33.1%) and advanced diplomas (8.6%). A significant share of the community is engaged in study, with 29.2% of locals enrolled in educational institutions.
This cohort comprises 11.4% attending primary school, 10.5% in secondary education, and 2.8% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Getting around Branyan - Kensington means driving: households keep an average of 2.0 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit reviews identify 1 active transport stops operating within Branyan - Kensington, offering bus services. These facilities connect with 2 individual routes that provide a combined total of 55 weekly passenger trips. Transit access remains restricted, with residents situated an average of 3523 meters from the nearest stop. Given the suburban residential setting, outward commuting is standard and private vehicles dominate travel at 96%. Vehicle ownership averages 2.0 per dwelling, exceeding the regional figure, while 4.9% of local workers operated from home at the 2021 Census (which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions).
Transit services provide an average frequency of 7 trips per day across all available routes, resulting in roughly 55 weekly trips per individual stop.
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65.6% of residents in Branyan - Kensington report no long-term health condition. 6.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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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According to AreaSearch reviews of mortality figures and health metrics, Branyan - Kensington faces notable medical headwinds, with chronic conditions observed across all age brackets and slightly higher prevalence among older demographics, while private health insurance adoption slightly leads typical SA2 levels at roughly 53% of the total population (~3,189 people). Among reported long-term illnesses, arthritis (9.9%) and asthma (8.4%) are the most widespread, while 65.6% of residents reported having no diagnosed health conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. An elevated rate of chronic conditions is evident among working-age individuals.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 18.8% of the local population (1,140 people), remaining below the Regional Qld level of 20.3%. While elderly wellness metrics present local challenges, they rate better than senior health figures observed across the broader country.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Branyan - Kensington is largely Australian-born, at 89.1% of residents, with 4.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.2%) and English (31.1%). 3.2% 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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Cultural diversity metrics in Branyan - Kensington sit below nationwide standards, with 89.1% of the population born in Australia, 91.8% holding citizenship, and 95.3% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity forms the dominant faith, observed by 52.7% of the community compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental lineage and ancestry, the three most common backgrounds among residents are Australian (31.2%), English (31.1%), and Scottish (7.8%). Other cultural backgrounds show distinctive local representations, including German heritage at 6.4% (against 4.7% regionally), Russian ancestry at 0.4% (versus 0.2%), and Australian Aboriginal background at 3.2% (compared to 3.9% across the region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Branyan - Kensington is 39. 25.4% 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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Demographically, Branyan - Kensington leans toward younger age groups. Based on modeled updates to August 2026, 33.9% of the population comprises children and youths (0 - 24), exceeding the 29.6% recorded across Regional Qld, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 22.1% against 25.5% regionally. The estimated median age is 39, matching the 2021 Census outcome and sitting 2 years below the Regional Qld median of 41 from that same Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census occurred in the young to middle aged bracket, contracting from 23.7% to an estimated 22.1%.
Specifically, children aged 5 to 14 declined from 15.5% to an estimated 13.4%, whereas youths aged 15 to 24 grew from 12.0% to 15.3%, with no incoming growth balancing the youngest tiers. Looking ahead to 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated among young to middle aged adults, forecast to expand by 347 residents (26%) to 1,687.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Branyan - Kensington
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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 8 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 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 — 163 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,384 at the 2021 Census → 6,064 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 (319011494). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.