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Browns Plains has an estimated 9,653 residents, up from 8,161 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,492 people, or 18.3%. Growth has averaged 3.2% a year over five years, faster than 89% of areas nationally. 258 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 41.1% of that increase. That puts 1,317 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 Browns Plains stands at approximately 9,653 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 1,492 residents (18.3%) from the 8,161 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census. The change is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 9,517 alongside 258 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Consequently, the area has a density of 1,316 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical figure for locations evaluated nationally by AreaSearch. The local expansion rate of 18.3% since the 2021 census outpaced the national benchmark of 9.3% as well as the state average, positioning the locality as a leader in regional growth.
This upward trajectory was largely fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 41.1% of the overall population rise, though overseas migration and natural increase also made positive contributions. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for each SA2. For localities lacking this coverage, or for periods past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and grounded in 2021 data are substituted. Since these state-level figures do not detail age cohorts, AreaSearch distributes growth across age categories using ratios derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 data. Future estimates suggest that the locality will experience population growth exceeding the median of areas analyzed by AreaSearch, with an anticipated increase of 2,179 individuals by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a 21.2% rise over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
389 new dwellings have been approved in Browns Plains over the past five years, an average of 77 a year. That places the area in the 92nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 72 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 33% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 25, well below 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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The locality registered an annual average of approximately 77 new residential approvals, with 389 dwellings approved throughout the last 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, and 23 approvals recorded during the current FY-26 period. Because incoming residents averaged 3.6 per constructed home annually over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, demand has significantly outrun new completions, a scenario that typically drives up prices and intensifies buyer rivalry. Constructed dwellings show an average value of $262,000, which falls below the regional standard and highlights more budget-friendly options. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $66.5 million in the current financial year, pointing to solid corporate investment in the area.
In comparison to Greater Brisbane, the per capita construction volume in Browns Plains is roughly half as much, though the area places in the 83rd percentile of locations evaluated across the country. Newly approved residential projects consist of 33.0% detached houses and 67.0% medium to high-density alternatives. This preference for denser construction offers more affordable entry points and attracts downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This patterns marks a clear departure from the current housing landscape where detached houses make up 82.0% of properties, pointing to a shortage of vacant land, shifting lifestyle preferences, and the necessity of varied, cost-effective housing types. There are roughly 144 residents for each approved dwelling, pointing to a growing market profile. Demographic projections indicate that Browns Plains will add 2,043 inhabitants by 2041, measured from the latest quarterly estimate compiled by AreaSearch. In light of ongoing building volumes, the supply of new housing is anticipated to satisfy demand, offering favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially supporting growth that outpaces current expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Browns Plains, worth an estimated $998 million. A further 99 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $38.1 billion. 37 are already under construction and 29 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development initiatives are major drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has tracked 13 active projects that are expected to influence the locality. Prominent developments include The Avenues at Browns Plains, Grand Plaza Shopping Centre Amenities Refurbishment, Browns Plains Central, and Logan Plan, with relevant details provided in the list below.
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Grand Plaza Shopping Centre Amenities Refurbishment
Internal upgrade program at Grand Plaza, the regional shopping centre at Browns Plains in Logan. The current scope, lodged with Logan City Council in May 2025 (reference PDCOM/1509/2025), covers a commercial amenities refurbishment refreshing customer washrooms and supporting facilities. The works form part of an ongoing centre renewal program led by co-owners Vicinity Centres and EG Funds Management, building on the recently completed food court refurbishment which introduced new ceramic and timber finishes, additional seating and a kids play zone.A steady stream of specialty store fitouts is also progressing through 2025 and 2026 (including Pandora, Essential Beauty and Sunshine Kitchen), reflecting active tenancy reconfiguration across the centre. Grand Plaza spans around 53,000 square metres of gross lettable area and is anchored by Big W, Kmart, Target, Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and Event Cinemas. The centre has previously trialled rooftop drone deliveries with Wing.
Browns Plains Central
Browns Plains Central is a major mixed-use urban renewal project located opposite Grand Plaza. The masterplanned community is designed to deliver approximately 1200 apartments and townhouses integrated with retail and commercial spaces. The development aligns with the Browns Plains Local Plan to transform the site into a high-density urban hub, fostering local employment and residential growth within the Logan City Council region.
The Avenues at Browns Plains
Boutique collection of 128 luxury townhomes and apartments with rooftop terraces, located directly opposite Grand Plaza Shopping Centre in Browns Plains. Developed by Turrisi Properties, the project targets owner-occupiers and investors seeking premium finishes and an inner-suburban lifestyle close to retail, transport and schools.
Pan Pacific Recycling Solar Panel Recycling Facility
Queensland's first licensed commercial solar panel recycling facility. The Crestmead plant has commenced commercial operations and is capable of processing up to 240,000 end-of-life solar panels annually. The facility recovers up to 99% of panel materials including glass, aluminium, silicon, copper and silver while also expanding into battery recycling services.
Logan Plan
The Logan Plan is a comprehensive city-wide planning scheme establishing the strategic framework for land use, housing diversity, and infrastructure in Logan through to 2046. Following the receipt of over 4,000 community submissions in late 2025, Council is currently in a significant refinement phase. Key focus areas for 2026 include an independent review of the Logan and Albert Rivers Flood Study and updating risk-based flood mapping policies. The updated plan is scheduled for legal review and submission to the Queensland Government for a second State interest check by December 2026.
Crestmead Logistics Estate
A 1.5 billion dollar master-planned industrial precinct spanning 157 hectares on the corner of Green and Clarke Roads in Crestmead, around 25 kilometres south of Brisbane. Developed by Pointcorp and amalgamated over five years from 2014, the nine-stage estate is set to deliver approximately 650,000 square metres of warehousing, business, logistics and manufacturing space, with around 6,000 ongoing jobs forecast for the Logan economy. More than 1.1 million square metres of land has been sold within the master plan, with major occupiers and developers including Mapletree, GPT, Bunnings, Bevchain, Visy, Toll, Phoenix Transport, Frucor and Nick Scali.Singapore-based Mapletree Investments holds a 36 hectare super-lot for its Mapletree Logistics Park, with Stage 1 (over 63,000 square metres) fully leased shortly after completion, Stage 2 (around 37,751 square metres) committed in early 2025, and further stages 3 and 4 planned to take the park to roughly 200,000 square metres. The final remaining block (Lot 61) within Stages 9 and 10 was offered for sale in late 2024 with site works due to be ready for settlement and build in early 2025, indicating the broader estate is in its final delivery phase.
Loganlea Station and Park 'n' Ride Relocation
Joint Australian and Queensland Government project to relocate Loganlea station about 500m south opposite Logan Hospital and upgrade the park 'n' ride. The new station will improve access to Logan Hospital, Loganlea TAFE and Loganlea State High School, with ramps, stairs, lifts, a pedestrian overpass, raised platforms, lighting, CCTV, real-time passenger information, bus stops, kiss 'n' ride, bicycle parking and provision for future Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail expansion. Major construction is underway and completion is targeted for 2027, subject to conditions.
Crestmead Logistics Estate
A $1.5 billion, 157-hectare master-planned industrial precinct delivering approximately 650,000 square metres of warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing space expected to generate up to 6,000 jobs.
4,329 residents of Browns Plains are employed, from a labour force of 4,649. Unemployment sits at 6.9%, with participation at 63.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% 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 11,012, about 114% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 skilled local workforce resides in Browns Plains, showing strong concentrations in industrial and manufacturing fields, with an unemployment rate of 6.9%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,329, while the unemployment rate sat 2.6% higher than the 4.3% recorded for Greater Brisbane. Additionally, labor participation is notably lower, registering at 63.9% versus 70.4% in Greater Brisbane. Census data indicates that a modest 8.5% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
The district exhibits a pronounced concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with its employment share reaching 1.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, employing only 3.4% of the local workforce compared to 8.9% in Greater Brisbane. The presence of 0.8 workers for every resident at the time of the Census indicates a higher level of local job opportunities than is typical. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the labor force shrank by 2.5% and total employment fell by 3.7% during the 12 months ending March 2026, leading to a 1.2 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane, where employment expanded by 3.2%, the labor force grew by 3.4%, and unemployment ticked up by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 provide context for future labor needs in Browns Plains. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential changes. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Projecting these national industry trends onto the local employment distribution suggests that employment in Browns Plains will rise by 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local demographic forecasts.
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Median household income in Browns Plains is $1,460 a week (about $76,000 a year), with median personal income at $700 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,790 a year against an average of $59,784. 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 postcode-level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Browns Plains SA2 recorded a median income of $53,790 and an average income of $59,784. These figures are below national standards and compare to Greater Brisbane benchmarks of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates point to approximately $59,901 for median income and $66,575 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census highlights that family, household, and individual earnings in Browns Plains are modest, ranking between the 28th and 33rd percentiles.
The data shows the largest group, representing 37.9% of residents or 3,658 people, falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is similar to the wider region where 33.3% are in this category. Housing affordability issues are pronounced, leaving only 80.4% of income after housing costs, placing the area in the 28th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Browns Plains had 2,573 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 82% detached houses and 3% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 47% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 24.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.0%. 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, residential housing in Browns Plains consisted of 81.5% houses and 18.5% alternative dwellings like apartments and semi-detached properties, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings in the Brisbane metro area. Home ownership in Browns Plains was lower than the metropolitan average at 18.2%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged at 34.8% or rented at 47.0%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,517 was considerably lower than the metropolitan standard of $1,863, and the median weekly rent was $350 compared to Brisbane's $380. On a national scale, mortgage payments in Browns Plains are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national baseline of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Browns Plains counted 2,573 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,043 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 21% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 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 75.6%, which includes couples with children at 33.8%, couples without children at 21.2%, and single-parent households at 19.1%. Non-family living situations account for the remaining 24.4%, with single-person households representing 20.3% and group housing making up 4.0%. The average household size is 2.9 people, exceeding the Greater Brisbane standard of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.6% of adults in Browns Plains hold a university qualification, including 12.2% with a bachelor degree and 3.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 76% of areas nationally. A further 28.7% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,157 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 932 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 locality exhibits educational challenges, as the proportion of residents with university qualifications is 16.6%, which is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This situation highlights both a difficulty and a focus area for future educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 12.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.1%. Vocational and technical skills are common, with 39.6% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 28.7%. The proportion of residents engaged in study is high, with 34.6% of the population enrolled in formal learning.
This group includes 13.2% in primary schools, 10.6% in secondary schools, and 3.8% in higher education.
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Public transport in Browns Plains reaches 31 stops on 16 routes, timetabled for about 3,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 310 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport systems in Browns Plains include 31 active bus stops serviced by 16 distinct routes, which coordinate to deliver 3,162 passenger journeys every week. Access to transport is rated as good, with residents living an average of 309 meters from the closest stop. Because the suburb is mostly residential, the majority of workers travel outside the area, and private vehicles remain the primary choice for 92% of commuters. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.4 cars per home. A small segment of 8.5% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.
Across all active transit routes, services run at an average frequency of 451 trips daily, which represents roughly 102 weekly runs for every individual stop.
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70.1% of residents in Browns Plains report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 90% of areas nationally. 7.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 12.9 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 metrics indicate notable challenges in Browns Plains based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and chronic disease rates across both young and old demographics, while private health insurance membership is low at approximately 49% of the population, or about 4,720 people. This compares to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health concerns in the community, affecting 9.1% and 8.6% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 70.1% of the population reported no long-term health conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
Working-age individuals experience chronic illnesses at rates above the average. Residents aged 65 and older make up 9.8% of the community, or 945 people, which is below the Greater Brisbane figure of 15.1%. Health indicators for older residents present difficulties, with national rankings for these issues tracking higher than the general public.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
37.3% of Browns Plains residents were born overseas and 31.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 79% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.9%) and Australian (20.4%). 3.1% 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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Browns Plains exhibits high levels of cultural diversity, with 31.2% of the population using a language other than English at home and 37.3% born in another country. Christianity is the main religious affiliation, representing 41.7% of the community. Islam is noticeably overrepresented, accounting for 9.5% of local residents compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 2.0%. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are English at 21.9%, Australian at 20.4%, and Other at 18.8%, which is higher than the regional average of 9.4%. Other ethnic backgrounds also show distinct differences from regional averages, with Maori represented at 3.4% compared to 1.1% regionally, Samoan at 2.6% compared to 0.9%, and New Zealand at 1.2% compared to 1.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Browns Plains is 32, younger than 92% of areas nationally. 30.3% 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 in Browns Plains is 32 years, which is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the national median of 38. Compared to the wider Greater Brisbane area, Browns Plains has a higher proportion of children aged 5 - 14 at 15.9%, but fewer residents in the 75 - 84 bracket at 2.9%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 13.7% to 15.8% of the population, while the 25 to 34 group has dropped from 15.3% to 14.5%. Projections suggest that the age structure will change by 2041, with the 45 to 54 group expected to increase by 460 people (42%) from 1,092 to 1,553, while the 0 to 4 group is forecast to grow by 2% or 13 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Browns Plains
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 | Jun 2026 2 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 Jun 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 — 258 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,161 at the 2021 Census → 9,653 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 (311031312). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.