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Broadbeach Waters has an estimated 9,122 residents, up from 8,164 at the 2021 Census — a change of 958 people, or 11.7%. Growth has averaged 1.9% a year over five years, faster than 77% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 78.7% of that increase. That puts 1,718 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 Broadbeach Waters is estimated to be approximately 9,122 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 958 individuals (11.7%) relative to the 8,164 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population of 9,109 from June 2025 and incorporating 61 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Consequently, the local density is 1,717 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the national average for assessed locations. The 11.7% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of Qld (9.2%) and the national benchmark, placing the area among regional growth leaders.
The primary contributor to these population increases was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 78.7% of the gains, although positive contributions were also observed from interstate migration and natural growth. Projections for each SA2 region are based on 2024 releases from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, using 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this dataset, as well as for all years after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (using 2021 data) are employed instead. Because the state-level projections lack detailed age cohorts, AreaSearch distributes growth across age brackets using proportional weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 data. Looking ahead, demographic patterns suggest population growth will exceed the median for national regional locations, with the community projected to add 1,285 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total increase of 13.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
166 new dwellings have been approved in Broadbeach Waters over the past five years, an average of 33 a year. That places the area in the 73rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 28 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 86% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 44, 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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Approvals for residential properties in Broadbeach Waters average approximately 33 per year, resulting in a total of 166 residential dwellings approved over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 41 approvals have been documented so far. With an average of 5 new residents moving to the area for every home built between FY-21 and FY-25, demand remains well ahead of new supply, which typically drives up prices and intensifies buyer competition. Additionally, the average expected construction cost for these new properties is $1,153,000, showing a focus by developers on premium, upscale housing.
Commercial projects have also received $15.1 million in approvals during this financial year, demonstrating steady investment in the business sector. Construction activity in Broadbeach Waters is significantly lower than the Rest of Qld, running at 70.0% below the regional average on a per capita basis. This constrained supply pipeline tends to bolster demand and support values for existing housing. The mix of new residential projects consists of 86.0% detached houses and 14.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the traditional low-density suburban feel and emphasizing spacious family living. The ratio of residents to dwelling approvals stands at approximately 272 people per approval, indicating potential for future expansion. Based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, demographic projections show that Broadbeach Waters is set to add 1,272 residents by 2041. While building activity is progressing at a reasonable rate relative to this projected growth, incoming residents may face rising market competition as the population increases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Broadbeach Waters, worth an estimated $4.15 billion. A further 162 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $52 billion. 67 are already under construction and 83 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities 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 projects, major planning decisions, and new developments are key drivers of local market performance. AreaSearch has tracked 39 major initiatives expected to influence the local area. Highly relevant projects include The Landmark, The Lanes Retail Precinct, Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 (Broadbeach South to Burleigh Heads), and the Broadbeach South light rail station, with details of the most significant projects provided below.
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The Landmark
The Landmark is a 3 billion dollar masterplanned mixed-use precinct by Aniko Group located on a 1.13-hectare site in Mermaid Beach. The development features four architecturally striking towers reaching up to 53 storeys. It includes approximately 900 luxury residences, a 5-star international hotel with branded residences, and over 10,000sqm of A-grade office and medical space. The project offers extensive resort-style amenities on a one-hectare recreation podium, including a lagoon pool, lap pool, pickleball court, and a ground-level dining and retail plaza.Construction is being delivered in stages by Anikos in-house construction arm, with the first two towers comprising 440 residences.
The Lanes Retail Precinct
The Lanes is a $1 billion plus mixed-use precinct at the heart of the 42-hectare Lakes master planned community on the corner of Hooker Boulevard and Bermuda Street, Mermaid Waters. In early 2026, private investment group Abedian and Co (owned by Soheil and Sahba Abedian, the original masters of Sunland Group) acquired the 20.86-hectare site for $32 million from receivers Ankura, after the previous owner Panthera Mermaid collapsed in late 2025. The site holds an existing development approval for 13,803 square metres of retail, dining, wellness and entertainment uses.A separate development application has been lodged proposing three residential towers (two of 30 storeys and one of 17 storeys) with 700 apartments, 19,375 square metres of additional retail and commercial space, a fresh food market hall, a 4,310 square metre health and wellness centre, and a lakeside amphitheatre. The Abedians have indicated they will deliver on the original vision for a boutique retail village. The project is planned for staged delivery over approximately a decade, with Stage One of The Lanes Residences (two adjacent residential towers of 10 and 12 storeys with 150 apartments) already complete.
Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 (Broadbeach South to Burleigh Heads)
A 6.7km dual-track extension of the light rail network featuring eight new stations and five new light rail vehicles. As of May 2026, the project is in the final stages of construction with full alignment tram testing scheduled to begin this month. Major works in the northern precincts are complete, while finishing works, landscaping, and wire stringing are wrapping up in the southern section toward Burleigh Heads. The extension will provide high-frequency public transport and east-west bus connections at Miami and Burleigh Heads.
The Landmark
A 2 billion AUD mixed-use masterplanned precinct by Aniko Group located on a 1.13-hectare site. The development features four towers comprising up to 891 apartments, a 5-star international hotel, 11,000sqm of A-grade office space, a state-of-the-art medical centre, and a ground-level retail and dining plaza.
Broadbeach South light rail station
The Broadbeach South light rail station is the southern terminus of the Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 2. The station includes park and ride facilities, bus connections, and serves the Gold Coast Convention Centre, Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, and Star Casino.
Luxe Broadbeach
Ultra-premium 33-storey residential tower at the corner of Charles Avenue and Old Burleigh Road, comprising 28 full-floor luxury apartments. Each residence occupies an entire 374sqm floorplate with unobstructed park, beach and ocean views, and the building is crowned by a two-storey penthouse. Manhattan-inspired design by DBI Architecture with six-star amenities including a 25m heated lap pool, infinity pool, sauna, gym and yoga lawn on the level 5 podium. The project is now sold out and under construction.
Victoria & Albert Broadbeach
Victoria & Albert is a mixed-use luxury precinct by Iris Capital on the former Niecon Plaza site. The project comprises two residential towers, premium office space, retail and dining uses, and extensive resident amenities. Construction is underway with basement and podium works progressing and residential towers now advancing above ground.
Gold Coast Highway Enhancement
Major upgrade to the Gold Coast Highway through Mermaid Beach as part of the $1.2 billion Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 (GCLR3). Includes road resurfacing, intersection upgrades, new pedestrian crossings, cycling infrastructure, and the extension of the light rail system from Broadbeach to Burleigh Heads.
5,091 residents of Broadbeach Waters are employed, from a labour force of 5,196. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 66.7%. 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. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Broadbeach Waters is highly qualified and distributed across a variety of industries, featuring an unemployment rate of only 2.0% and an estimated annual job growth rate of 3.2%. As of March 2026, there are 5,091 employed residents. The unemployment rate is 1.9% lower than the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, and the participation rate is relatively typical at 66.7% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a moderate 20.6% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.
Local employment is largely concentrated within health care & social assistance, construction, and accommodation & food. The region displays a high concentration of professional & technical roles, with an employment share that is 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is minimally represented, employing just 0.3% of the Broadbeach Waters workforce compared to 4.5% in Regional Qld. Although there are local employment opportunities, the ratio of Census working population to the local resident base suggests a significant portion of residents travel outside the suburb for work. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the 12 months leading up to March 2026 saw employment grow by 3.2% alongside a 3.2% expansion of the labor force, maintaining a steady unemployment rate. By comparison, Regional Qld recorded employment growth of 0.1% and labor force growth of 0.3%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future local demand. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future employment trends. Globally, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary widely. Aligning these industry trends with the local employment composition suggests that workforce demand in Broadbeach Waters will grow by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, representing a simple weighted projection that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Broadbeach Waters is $2,072 a week (about $108,000 a year), with median personal income at $889 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,312 a year against an average of $84,052. The average runs 55% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode-level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Broadbeach Waters SA2 recorded a median income of $54,312 and an average income of $84,052. These figures are very high on a national scale and compare to median and average levels of $53,146 and $66,593 in Regional Qld. Adjusting for a 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 are approximately $60,482 (median) and $93,600 (average). The 2021 Census shows that personal, family, and household incomes in the area average around the 67th percentile nationally.
The largest income group includes 29.6% of residents (2,700 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the metropolitan trend of 31.7% in this bracket. High-income earners are prominent, with 32.2% making more than $3,000 weekly, which reflects substantial household spending power. Although housing costs account for 17.3% of income, strong earnings keep disposable income at the 68th percentile, and the SEIFA economic index places the area in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Broadbeach Waters had 3,008 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 15% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $600 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 84% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 29.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.0%. 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 data, the housing profile of Broadbeach Waters is composed of 78.4% detached houses and 21.7% other housing options, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates are high at 40.4%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (36.4%) or rented (23.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment was recorded at $2,600, while the median weekly rent was $600, which are both significantly higher than the Regional Qld averages of $1,655 and $345. On a national level, housing costs in Broadbeach Waters remain elevated, with mortgage payments well above the Australian average of $1,863 and weekly rents exceeding the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Broadbeach Waters counted 3,008 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,361 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 71.5%, consisting of couples with children (31.0%), couples without children (30.2%), and single parent households (9.1%). The remaining 28.5% are non-family households, which are composed of single-person households at 21.5% and group households at 6.9%. The median household size is 2.6 people, slightly higher than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.1% of adults in Broadbeach Waters hold a university qualification, including 21.8% with a bachelor degree and 6.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 22.4% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The educational qualifications of the local population are strong, with university graduation rates at 30.1% of residents aged 15+, which is higher than the Rest of Qld average of 20.6% and the wider SA4 region average of 25.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 21.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees (6.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 35.8% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.4%) and certificates (22.4%). A high level of educational enrollment is observed in the area, with 28.8% of the population currently undertaking studies.
This student cohort includes 8.2% in high school, 8.1% in primary school, and 5.6% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Broadbeach Waters reaches 34 stops on 16 routes, timetabled for about 2,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. 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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Analysis of the public transit network shows 34 active bus stops operating in Broadbeach Waters. These stops are connected to 16 individual routes, offering a total of 2,398 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is strong, with residents living an average of 225 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the suburban residential profile, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 89%. Households own an average of 1.7 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. In addition, 20.6% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era travel conditions.
Transit service frequency averages 342 runs per day across all routes, which translates to roughly 70 departures per week for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.7% of residents in Broadbeach Waters report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 94% of areas nationally. 4.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.8 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 profiles for Broadbeach Waters are highly positive, as shown by AreaSearch's evaluation of low mortality rates and a low occurrence of chronic illnesses across all age brackets. Additionally, the rate of private health insurance is high, with approximately 62% of the population (5,619 people) covered, compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical diagnoses among local residents are arthritis (7.1%) and mental health conditions (5.9%). Conversely, 73.7% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
The area has 18.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,658 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld proportion of 20.4%. Senior citizens in the area enjoy excellent health status, with national rankings aligning closely with the positive outcomes of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
31.1% of Broadbeach Waters residents were born overseas and 14.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.9%) and Australian (21.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Broadbeach Waters exhibits higher cultural diversity than most local housing markets, with 14.6% of residents using a language other than English at home and 31.1% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 53.6% of the population. A notable religious divergence is the presence of Judaism, which accounts for 0.7% of residents compared to 0.1% throughout Regional Qld. The top ancestries reported in the area are English (29.9%), Australian (21.2%, which is lower than the regional average of 26.5%), and Irish (8.7%). Notable differences in other ancestral groups include New Zealand heritage at 1.6% of the population (compared to 0.9% regionally), Spanish at 0.8% (compared to 0.3%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Broadbeach Waters is 42. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 27.5% 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 42 years in Broadbeach Waters is similar to the Regional Qld average of 41 and higher than the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Regional Qld profile, there is an overrepresentation of the 35 - 44 age bracket (14.6% locally) and an underrepresentation of children aged 5 - 14 (10.2%). The local population has grown younger since the 2021 Census, with the median age falling 1.2 years from 43 to 42. Specifically, the 25 to 34 age bracket rose from 12.1% to 14.1% and the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 12.7% to 14.6%, while the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 15.4% to 12.1% and the 65 to 74 group decreased from 11.0% to 9.4%.
Projections for 2041 indicate continued demographic shifts, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to grow by 391 people (31%) from 1,283 to 1,675, while the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 cohorts are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Broadbeach Waters
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 — 61 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,164 at the 2021 Census → 9,122 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 (309011224). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.