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Bridgeman Downs has an estimated 12,044 residents, up from 10,501 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,543 people, or 14.7%. Growth has averaged 3.2% a year over five years, faster than 83% of areas nationally. 347 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 44.5% of that increase. That puts 1,271 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 conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count in Bridgeman Downs stands at approximately 12,044 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,543 people (14.7%) relative to the 10,501 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such adjustments are derived from ABS estimated resident population statistics indicating 11,888 individuals as of June 2025 alongside 347 validated new addresses identified post-Census. With this population base, the local density reaches 1,270 persons per square kilometer, sitting above the nationwide benchmark recorded across AreaSearch study areas. Delivering a 14.7% expansion post the 2021 census, Bridgeman Downs outperformed both the broader SA4 region (9.3%) and the national benchmark, establishing itself as a key regional growth pocket.
The primary driver of this demographic growth was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 44.5% of recent gains, supported by positive net contributions from overseas migration as well as natural growth. Projections utilised by AreaSearch incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia models released in 2024 (using 2022 as their starting baseline) across individual SA2 areas. For locations lacking this coverage or extending beyond post-2032 horizons, Queensland State Government SA2 figures released in 2023 (benchmarked to 2021) are applied. Because these state forecasts lack detailed cohort breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates proportional growth weightings matching the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, utilizing 2022 data) across each demographic band. Looking ahead, local growth is projected to place the suburb within the highest quartile among statistical areas evaluated by AreaSearch, with forecasts anticipating a rise of 2,933 persons to 2041 relative to latest annual ERP levels, amounting to an overall 23.1% surge over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
383 new dwellings have been approved in Bridgeman Downs over the past five years, an average of 76 a year. That places the area in the 89th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 77 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 82% 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 authorisations in Bridgeman Downs have averaged roughly 76 new homes per annum, totalling 383 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because approximately 4.5 new residents per year have arrived for each residence completed across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), demand continues to outpace new supply, generally placing upward momentum on property values and intensifying buyer competition. Furthermore, dwellings reflect an average construction cost of $561,000—moderately higher than regional figures—pointing toward higher-grade builds. In addition, $1.0 million in commercial building authorisations was registered during this financial year, underscoring the distinctly residential character of the suburb.
Relative to Greater Brisbane, per-capita residential development activity in Bridgeman Downs remains closely aligned, reinforcing market stability alongside regional trends. Recent residential builds consist of 82.0% detached houses and 18.0% attached dwellings, maintaining an established suburban environment tailored to buyers seeking spacious detached layouts. An average of approximately 176 people per approval illustrates a steadily developing market. According to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, Bridgeman Downs is anticipated to welcome 2,777 residents by 2041. Assuming ongoing building rates persist, residential capacity appears well positioned to satisfy incoming buyer requirements, supporting stable purchasing conditions while creating scope to outperform existing projections.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bridgeman Downs, worth an estimated $541 million. A further 98 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $24.8 billion. 20 are already under construction and 41 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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Capital investments, planning schemes, and local infrastructure projects play a fundamental role in shaping neighborhood outcomes. In total, AreaSearch has identified 16 projects likely to influence the local area. Notable initiatives include the Northern Brisbane Green Corridors, Grevillea on Graham, Grevillea on Idonia, and Beckett Road Subdivision, with major developments outlined in the subsequent section.
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Grevillea on Graham
Boutique estate by Ausbuild with 29 homesites (approx. 500-663 sqm) in a quiet Bridgeman Downs pocket. Active sales with house-and-land packages; local streets and lots delivered in stages. Close to parks, schools and major retail with convenient access to transport.
Grevillea on Idonia
Limited-release boutique land estate by Ausbuild comprising 11 premium homesites at the end of Idonia Street in Bridgeman Downs. Marketing and sales are active and operational works have been decided by Brisbane City Council, indicating civil construction. Lots feature wide frontages and direct access to nearby parkland and Cabbage Tree Creek reserve.
Lomandra Park Estate
A 6.4-hectare residential community development featuring lot packages and custom home design offerings including a dedicated display village in Bridgeman Downs.
Beckett Road Subdivision
Approved reconfiguration of lots to create a 17-lot residential subdivision over approximately 2.01 hectares at 357-365 Beckett Road, Bridgeman Downs. Application A006180740 was decided (approved) by Brisbane City Council with DAJMO Pty Ltd as applicant and Saunders Havill Group as consultant. Lots range roughly from 400 m2 to around 1,059 m2, targeting premium infill housing supply in Brisbane's north.
McDonald's Bridgeman Downs
Standalone McDonald's restaurant with dual-lane drive-through integrated with an already approved service station on the corner of Albany Creek Rd and Bridgeman Rd. DA A006795238 (Material Change of Use) is currently in progress with Brisbane City Council, and a related Reconfigure a Lot application (A006796321) is also in progress. Proposed building is single-storey (~4.9m) with approx. 380sqm GFA and 24/7 operations.
440 Beckett Road Residential Subdivision
14-lot residential subdivision approved (Decided) by Brisbane City Council at 440 Beckett Road on a 0.96 ha site that includes mapped koala habitat and a local wildlife corridor. The primary DA (A006225146) reconfigures 1 lot into 14 with environmental covenants and a corridor set-aside. An Operational Works application (A006861657) was lodged in Sep 2025, indicating progression to civil works, subject to fauna management and other approval conditions.
Linkfield Road Overpass Upgrade
A $176 million upgrade of the Linkfield Road Overpass at the Gympie Arterial Road interchange in Bald Hills, delivered by the Department of Transport and Main Roads as part of the Bruce Highway Upgrade Program. The existing overpass will be removed and replaced with a new four-lane structure (two lanes each way) between the Gympie Road and Lacey Road intersections, with vertical clearance increased from 4.7 metres to 6 metres to accommodate high-clearance freight vehicles and reduce recurring bridge strikes.The northbound and southbound entry ramps will be upgraded, the southbound exit ramp extended, and both ramp intersections signalised. Active transport works include a new separated pathway for eastbound pedestrians and cyclists plus an on-road westbound cycle lane. Funding is split between the Australian Government ($125.5 million) and the Queensland Government ($50.5 million) under QTRIP 2024-25 to 2027-28 (Investment ID 1160465). As at the April 2026 project update, the project remains in the pre-construction phase: early works covering electrical asset relocation, approximately 350 metres of gas main relocation, earthworks and site preparation are underway, and an Expression of Interest for a construction contractor was released to market in March 2026, closing 14 April 2026. The overpass EOI has been combined with the Gympie Arterial Road and Beams Road (Carseldine) intersection upgrade under a single construction contract to reduce duplication and coordinate traffic impacts. No construction start or completion date has been confirmed.
Carseldine Village - 5-Star Green Star Community
A pioneering 15-hectare sustainable precinct on the former QUT campus featuring 100% net-zero energy emission homes. The project integrates the Village Heart retail hub, Rockpool's 150-bed aged care facility, a 98-place C&K childcare centre, and 'The Green' $6.5M recreation area. Recent milestones include the structural progress of 152 social and affordable housing units in partnership with SGCH and Bric Housing, and the nearing completion of the Village Heart Stage 1 retail precinct.
7,301 residents of Bridgeman Downs are employed, from a labour force of 7,430. Unemployment sits at 1.7%, with participation at 76.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% 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 8,823, about 73% 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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A highly qualified resident labor pool characterizes Bridgeman Downs, highlighted by substantial involvement in professional services, an unemployment figure of a modest 1.7%, and an estimated 7.1% surge in workforce numbers across the previous year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 7,301, with the local jobless rate tracking 2.6% below Greater Brisbane's 4.3% benchmark. Labor participation is notably elevated at 76.8% versus 70.1% across Greater Brisbane. Census data also showed 23.9% of working residents based from home, though historical Covid-19 restrictions provide context for this figure. The primary sectors providing employment to local residents include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and retail trade.
Health care & social assistance displays particular local prominence, commanding an industry share 1.2 times above regional proportions. By contrast, manufacturing accounts for only 4.2% of working locals, underperforming the 6.4% seen across Greater Brisbane. A comparison between local resident worker numbers and the Census workplace counts highlights the predominantly residential fabric of the area with limited internal job generation. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM releases reveal that during the year to March 2026, local employment numbers expanded by 7.1% while total labor force participants grew by 7.2%, maintaining stable unemployment levels. In comparison, Greater Brisbane experienced a 3.2% rise in employment alongside a 3.4% expansion in its labor force, with unemployment ticking up by 0.1 percentage points. Additional perspective on future local requirements is provided by national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. Projected across five and ten-year spans, these models map local occupational structures to anticipate workforce movements. At the national level, employment is estimated to lift by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across different fields. Extrapolating these industry trends against Bridgeman Downs's resident employment profile points to prospective local job growth of 7.2% over five years and 14.6% over ten years (note that this weighting exercise is illustrative and excludes local demographic forecasts).
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Median household income in Bridgeman Downs is $2,846 a week (about $148,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,081 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,667 a year against an average of $85,946. 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 ATO postal area data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that taxpayers in the Bridgeman Downs SA2 recorded a median personal income of $65,667 and an average of $85,946. These earnings place the suburb among the top tier across the nation, well above corresponding Greater Brisbane figures of $58,236 and $72,799. Factoring in an 11.36% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures around $73,127 (median) and $95,709 (average) as of March 2026. Across household, family, and individual brackets, 2021 Census data confirms local earnings sit within the 85th to 95th national percentiles.
Income distributions highlight a dominant group comprising 31.5% of locals (3,793 people) earning in the $4000+ bracket, whereas the wider region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 tier at 33.3%. High earners form a substantial segment, with 47.6% bringing in more than $3,000 weekly, highlighting significant local spending capacity. Community members retain 88.0% of income once housing expenses are met, aligning with an advantageous socio-economic profile that situates the suburb in the 9th decile on the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bridgeman Downs had 3,458 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 1% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $525 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 79% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Data from the most recent Census indicates the local housing stock in Bridgeman Downs is made up of 87.9% houses alongside 12.2% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached units, apartments, and alternative structures), contrasting with the wider Brisbane metro balance of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stands at 39.3%, markedly exceeding the metropolitan level, while the remaining properties are mortgaged (45.2%) or rented (15.5%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments in the area reached $2,500, with weekly rents averaging $525, exceeding metropolitan benchmarks of $1,863 and $380. Compared against Australia-wide metrics, local repayments sit well beyond the national average mortgage of $1,863 and the national rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bridgeman Downs counted 3,458 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,966 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 48% are couples with children, more than in 93% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 12% 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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The domestic landscape is predominantly composed of family households, making up 86.6% of the total, which includes 48.1% couples with children, 29.2% couples without children, and 8.2% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the balance of 13.4%, consisting of single-occupant homes at 11.8% and group households at 1.7%. The local median household occupancy of 3.0 people exceeds the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
41.4% of adults in Bridgeman Downs hold a university qualification, including 27.3% with a bachelor degree and 10.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 16.0% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational outcomes across Bridgeman Downs clearly outstrip standard benchmarks, with 41.4% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared against 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% nationwide. This notable academic grounding positions the community well for professional and knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees represent the largest cohort at 27.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Practical vocational training also remains prominent, with 27.0% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided between advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (16.0%). Current participation in formal study is elevated, with 30.7% of the community actively engaged in coursework.
This comprises 9.5% attending primary education, 9.2% enrolled in secondary education, and 7.2% enrolled in tertiary education programs.
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Getting around Bridgeman Downs means driving: households keep an average of 1.9 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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74.1% of residents in Bridgeman Downs report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 92% of areas nationally. 3.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 62.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 2.9 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 across Bridgeman Downs show consistently strong outcomes based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality metrics and chronic illness rates, with low incidence of typical medical issues recorded across both younger and older cohorts. In addition, private health insurance uptake is remarkably high at roughly 62% of the total population (7,467 people), outpacing Greater Brisbane's 55.8% and the broader Australian level of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent health conditions locally, reported by 6.7 and 6.2% of the population, respectively, while 74.1% of residents indicated freedom from any chronic condition, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
The working-age cohort demonstrates strong vitality with limited instances of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 17.8% of the populace (2,139 people), above the 15.0% registered across Greater Brisbane. Senior health metrics remain robust overall, despite ranking lower on a nationwide comparison than the general local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
33.6% of Bridgeman Downs residents were born overseas and 25.9% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.0%) and Australian (20.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Bridgeman Downs exhibits higher cultural diversity than most surrounding areas, with 25.9% of households speaking a non-English language at home and 33.6% of the population born overseas. Christianity represents the most widespread religious affiliation, followed by 58.6% of the local population. However, the most pronounced variation occurs in Hinduism, embraced by 7.3% of residents compared to the 2.2% seen across Greater Brisbane. Examining parental background and heritage, the leading reported ancestries in Bridgeman Downs are English at 24.0%, Australian at 20.1%, and Other at 10.2%. Furthermore, several specific cultural backgrounds show distinctive presence: Indian heritage accounts for 6.9% of the area (against 2.0% regionally), Italian makes up 4.3% (against 2.0%), and South Australian represents 1.1% (against 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bridgeman Downs is 40. 22.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Age distributions in Bridgeman Downs mirror Greater Brisbane trends across major cohorts, with the largest divergence across the four broad bands reaching 7.4 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 40 as at August 2026, remaining stable from the 2021 Census and sitting 4 years above the regional median of 36 recorded at that Census. Since that time, the proportion of residents in the retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) has risen from 15.9% to an estimated 17.8%. By 2041, the most substantial population gain is anticipated within the retiree and elderly cohorts, forecast to expand by 1,136 residents (53%) to 3,275.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bridgeman Downs
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 10 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 — 347 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,501 at the 2021 Census → 12,044 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 (302011023). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.