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Brinsmead has an estimated 5,705 residents, up from 5,537 at the 2021 Census — a change of 168 people, or 3.0%. That puts 1,114 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Brinsmead is approximately 5,705 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 168 people (3.0%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the recorded population stood at 5,537 people. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 5,702 from June 2025 alongside 46 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 1,114 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical averages across locations evaluated by AreaSearch. The primary driver of local population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 60.3% of the total demographic gains in recent times.
Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For any SA2 localities missing from this dataset, as well as all projections beyond 2032, Queensland State Government SA2 projections published in 2023 and based on 2021 numbers are implemented instead. Because these state-level projections lack breakdowns by age bracket, AreaSearch allocates cohort growth weights corresponding to the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which used 2022 baseline figures. Demographic outlooks point toward growth rates in the lowest national quartile for non-metropolitan zones, with the local population projected to rise by 201 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total increase of 3.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
46 new dwellings have been approved in Brinsmead over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That is 1.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 17, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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In Brinsmead, approximately 9 residential approvals are granted each year, with 46 dwellings approved throughout the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 16 recorded during FY-26 so far. Over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), each completed home has corresponded to an average increase of 2.4 new residents, indicating a healthy level of demand that supports local real estate valuations. Newly constructed homes average $512,000 in value, exceeding regional benchmarks and pointing to a focus on higher-quality builds. Additionally, the area has seen $2.0 million in commercial development approvals during this financial year, confirming that the locality remains overwhelmingly focused on residential builds.
Brinsmead exhibits a low level of building activity relative to the Rest of Qld, with construction rates sitting 77.0% below the regional average per capita. This restrained pipeline of new housing generally underpins demand and supports pricing for existing properties, even though building approvals have risen recently. The volume of building is also lower than the national standard, which highlights the mature state of the suburb and points to potential regulatory limitations. Furthermore, recent building approvals have consisted entirely of separate houses, keeping the low-density suburban character of the area intact and appealing to buyers seeking extra space. The area records approximately 380 people for every approved dwelling, indicating a established residential profile. Based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, the population of Brinsmead is projected to expand by 198 residents by 2041. Current building volumes indicate that residential supply will be sufficient to satisfy incoming demand, creating positive conditions for buyers and potentially allowing growth to outpace current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Brinsmead, worth an estimated $219 million. A further 93 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10.9 billion. 20 are already under construction and 42 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure updates, planning initiatives, and major developments have a significant impact on neighborhood dynamics. AreaSearch has identified 12 key projects that are expected to influence this locality. Prominent projects include the Kamerunga to Woree Transmission Line Replacement Project, the Brinsmead Road Service Centre Overhaul, the Kanimbla Heights Estate, and the duplication of the Cairns Western Arterial Road from the Redlynch Connector Road to the Captain Cook Highway, with the details of the most significant works listed below.
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Kamerunga to Woree Transmission Line Replacement Project
The Kamerunga to Woree Replacement Project involves decommissioning aging 132kV transmission infrastructure originally built in the 1960s-1970s. The project includes a new substation in Barron (on Cairns West Arterial Road), a 4.1km replacement overhead transmission line between Kamerunga and Redlynch, and a 10.4km underground transmission cable from Redlynch to the Woree Substation running through council and state-owned roads. A Ministerial Infrastructure Designation (MID) Assessment Report was publicly consulted on in November-December 2025 and a MID decision is expected mid to late 2026.Geotechnical investigations are scheduled for Q2 2026 and construction is targeted to commence in 2027.
Brinsmead Road Service Centre Overhaul
The project involves the relocation of the existing service station, decommissioning the current Mobil station, construction of four new low-profile buildings for various uses including Food and Drink Outlet, Health Care Services, Indoor Sport and Recreation, Shopping Centre, Service Industry, Office, and Veterinary Services, along with reconfiguring the lot into two lots and creating an access easement. It includes improved road access, safety features, parking, and landscaping while preserving environmental values.
Kanimbla Heights Estate
Kanimbla Heights Estate is a long-running masterplanned hillside residential subdivision in Kanimbla, Cairns. The estate began as a masterplan in 2001 and has been delivered in multiple stages, with engineering records identifying Stage 24 as under construction and marketing continuing for elevated premium land releases. The project provides serviced residential lots on steep terrain near the Macalister Range, with engineered drainage, slope and road works designed for high rainfall conditions and views toward Cairns, Trinity Inlet and surrounding hills.Recent public development data also records a pending 2026 minor change application for a 14-lot reconfiguration with access, easements and road works in Kanimbla.
Currunda Creek Trades and Services Precinct
Approved trades and services precinct on the eastern portion of a 36.46 hectare site adjacent to the Boral Quarry. The development includes subdivision into four development lots plus drainage and road reserves for low impact industry, transport depot, self storage, warehouse, outdoor sales and bulk landscape supplies. The western precinct and Currunda Creek corridor are to be retained and rehabilitated, with the project expected to support more than 120 ongoing jobs.
Larsen Place Estate
Final stage residential land estate in central Redlynch Valley offering the last available blocks starting from 550m2. Conveniently located within walking distance to Redlynch Shopping Centre, medical facilities and schools, with easy access to Cairns CBD and airport within 15 minutes drive.
Cairns Western Arterial Road, Redlynch Connector Road to Captain Cook Highway, duplication
The Queensland Government is planning a $300 million duplication of Cairns Western Arterial Road between Redlynch Connector Road and Captain Cook Highway, converting the corridor to a four-lane carriageway to improve safety, capacity, traffic flow, travel times and active transport. TMR lists the project status as detailed design, with Section 1 preparation works between Lake Placid Road and Captain Cook Highway started in August 2024 and expected to finish in early 2026, while the Queensland Government works to secure construction funding for future stages.
Whitfield State School Performing Arts Centre
A $13 million Performing Arts and Music Centre with a performance stage, green room, storage, and flexible learning areas for both school and community use. It will also address the need for additional car parking and improve the school's street presence.
Whitfield Childcare
Approved 95-place childcare centre on a 1620 sqm site at 15-17 Marino Street, Whitfield. The project is intended to increase early learning capacity in the Whitfield catchment and replace existing residential buildings with a purpose-built centre.
3,359 residents of Brinsmead are employed, from a labour force of 3,423. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 74.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,257, about 75% 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 labor force resides in Brinsmead, with a strong presence in crucial service industries and an unemployment rate of only 1.9%. In March 2026, there are 3,359 employed local residents, representing an unemployment rate that is 2.0% lower than the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%. Furthermore, the local workforce participation rate of 74.0% is significantly higher than the 64.3% recorded in Regional Qld. Census records indicate that 16.0% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures. The dominant employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.
The suburb displays a strong specialization in health care & social assistance, where the employment concentration is 1.2 times the regional average. Conversely, agricultural, forestry & fishing sectors are underrepresented, engaging just 1.2% of the local workforce compared to 4.5% across Regional Qld. The comparison between the locally employed Census workforce and the total resident population suggests this largely residential suburb provides relatively few jobs within its borders. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the twelve months ending March 2026, the local workforce shrank by 2.0% while employment declined by 2.6%, leading to a rise in unemployment of 0.6 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1% and the labor force expand by 0.3%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future labor demands in Brinsmead can be contextualized using national employment forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential employment trends. Globally, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these figures vary widely across individual sectors. Applying these industry weightings to the occupational profile of Brinsmead yields an estimated local employment expansion of 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, representing a basic weighting extrapolation that does not account for specific local population dynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Brinsmead is $2,190 a week (about $114,000 a year), with median personal income at $979 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,658 a year against an average of $79,119. 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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According to the latest postcode ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, Brinsmead taxpayers have a median income of $63,658 and an average income of $79,119. This represents a high level nationally, contrasting with the median income of $53,146 and average of $66,593 in Regional Qld. Adjusting these values for a Wage Price Index growth rate of 11.36% since financial year 2023 results in estimated figures of approximately $70,890 for the median and $88,107 for the average as of March 2026. Census statistics show that household, family, and individual incomes in Brinsmead are positioned high, placing between the 76th and 77th percentiles across the country.
The data indicates that 38.6% of the population (representing 2,202 residents) earn weekly incomes between $1,500 - 2,999, which compares to 31.7% of residents in the same bracket regionally. A high proportion of 30.1% receive weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, indicating affluent enclaves that support local commercial activity. Residents retain 86.9% of their income after paying for housing, pointing to strong discretionary spending capacity, and the area is placed in the 7th decile for the SEIFA index of relative advantage and disadvantage.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Brinsmead had 1,897 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 20.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in Brinsmead consisted of 97.2% separate houses and 2.8% alternative dwelling types like semi-detached residences, flats, or other housing, compared to 76.4% separate houses and 23.6% other options in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in Brinsmead stood at 30.6%, which is slightly lower than the Regional Qld level, with the rest of the dwellings being mortgaged (49.0%) or rented (20.4%). The median mortgage repayment of $1,733 per month was higher than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rental cost of $450 also exceeded the regional benchmark of $345.
On a national level, mortgaged residents in Brinsmead pay less than the Australian median of $1,863, while tenants pay rent that is significantly higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Brinsmead counted 1,897 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 79% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 15% 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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Family units are the dominant household type at 81.9% of the total, consisting of couples with children at 40.1%, couples without children at 29.0%, and single parent households at 12.2%. Non-family households represent the remaining 18.1%, with single-person households accounting for 15.2% and shared group households making up 2.6% of the area. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.7% of adults in Brinsmead hold a university qualification, including 19.2% with a bachelor degree and 5.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 542 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,041 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 educational profile of the suburb is distinct within the region, as university graduation rates representing 27.7% of residents aged 15 and above exceed the average of 20.6% in the Rest of Qld and 21.1% in the wider SA4 region, demonstrating a strong local orientation toward tertiary studies. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 19.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.3% and graduate diplomas at 3.2%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also widely held, with 39.7% of residents aged 15 and above possessing trade credentials, including advanced diplomas at 13.3% and certificates at 26.4%.
Enrolment rates in formal education are notably high, with 32.9% of the local population currently studying. This student population includes 11.7% attending primary schools, 11.3% enrolled in secondary education, and 4.3% engaged in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Brinsmead reaches 11 stops on 1 route, timetabled for about 120 services a week. The typical home sits about 430 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.7 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 transit assessment indicates there are 11 active bus stops located within Brinsmead. These transit stops are served by 1 distinct route, which provides 123 passenger trips on a weekly basis. Accessibility is classified as moderate, with local residents living an average of 425 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most working residents travel out of the area, and private cars are the primary mode of travel at 94%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.7 cars per home, which is higher than the regional benchmark.
Approximately 16.0% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by temporary pandemic dynamics. Transit service frequency averages 17 daily trips across all active routes, which represents approximately 11 weekly departures for each individual stop.
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74.9% of residents in Brinsmead report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 89% of areas nationally. 3.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.4% 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 in Brinsmead are very positive, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and chronic illness rates, showing a low occurrence of common health conditions across all demographic groups. The rate of private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 58% of the population (~3,331 people) holding cover, compared to 52.5% across Regional Qld. Mental health conditions and asthma were the most prevalent health concerns in the suburb, affecting 6.7 and 6.3% of the population, respectively, while 74.9% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions at all, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
The working-age cohort shows particularly good health metrics and low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over represent 15.1% of the population (comprising 859 people), which sits below the Regional Qld proportion of 20.4%. Senior citizens in the area enjoy excellent health profiles, with national standings that align closely with the broader population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Brinsmead is largely Australian-born, at 78.2% of residents, with 11.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.8%) and Australian (24.2%). 3.0% 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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Brinsmead exhibits high levels of cultural diversity, with 21.8% of the population born outside Australia and 11.9% utilizing a language other than English in the home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 50.0% of local residents. The most pronounced religious divergence is seen in Judaism, which represents 0.2% of the population compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Looking at ancestry patterns based on parental birthplaces, the most common backgrounds in Brinsmead are English at 26.8% of the population, Australian at 24.2%, and Other origins at 10.5%. There are also notable differences in the representation of specific groups: Korean ancestry stands at 0.6% of Brinsmead (compared to 0.2% regionally), New Zealand background stands at 0.9% (compared to 0.9% regionally), and Dutch ancestry is 1.6% (compared to 1.1% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Brinsmead is 39. 23.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 39 years in Brinsmead is slightly below the Regional Qld average of 41 years, though it is very close to the Australian median of 38 years. Residents aged 35 to 44 are highly represented at 15.5%, whereas the 25 to 34 group is relatively small at 9.9% compared to Regional Qld. Since 2021, the cohort aged 15 to 24 grew from 11.5% to 13.3% of the population, and the group aged 75 to 84 increased from 3.1% to 4.8%. In contrast, the demographic aged 5 to 14 fell from 16.5% to 13.7%.
Projections looking ahead to 2041 indicate notable transformations in the age profile, with the 25 to 34 demographic expected to grow by 90 people (16%) from 563 to 654, while the 5 to 14 and 55 to 64 cohorts are set to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Brinsmead
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 3 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 May 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 — 46 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,537 at the 2021 Census → 5,705 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 (306011138). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.