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Buddina - Minyama has an estimated 7,432 residents, up from 6,956 at the 2021 Census — a change of 476 people, or 6.8%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 377 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 70.3% of that increase. That puts 1,813 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 evaluation conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Buddina - Minyama stands at approximately 7,432 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 476 individuals (6.8%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 6,956 residents. This shift is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population of 7,410 from June 2025 alongside 377 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such population numbers translate to a density of 1,812 persons per square kilometer, a level exceeding the typical figure across assessed national areas. The 6.8% post-census growth rate of Buddina - Minyama is within 2.4 percentage points of the Rest of Qld (9.2%), showing competitive growth indicators.
The population expansion was driven primarily by overseas migration, which made up roughly 70.3% of the total gains in recent times, though interstate migration and natural growth also registered positive contributions. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, and for the years after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (based on 2021 data) are substituted. Because these state-level projections lack age breakdowns, AreaSearch distributes growth across age brackets using proportional weightings derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, referencing 2022 data). Looking forward, the population is projected to expand at a rate above the national median for regional areas, with an expected gain of 1,405 individuals by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, indicating a total increase of 18.6% over the 16 years.
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314 new dwellings have been approved in Buddina - Minyama over the past five years, an average of 62 a year. That places the area in the 58th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 58 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 24% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 31, 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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Buddina - Minyama averages roughly 62 residential building approvals annually, representing 314 residences over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 29 approvals logged. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the ratio of incoming residents to new builds averaged 1.2 people per year per dwelling, indicating a balanced alignment of supply and demand that supports stable market conditions. However, recent figures show this ratio rising to 3.9 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, highlighting heightened popularity and potential constraints on supply. The average construction cost for new dwellings is $653,000, which shows that property developers are focusing on the higher-end, premium tier of the market.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals total $4.0 million for the current financial year, representing a quiet period for commercial development. Relative to the Rest of Qld, Buddina - Minyama exhibits approximately 61% of the per capita construction volume, placing it in the 64th percentile of all analyzed locations nationwide. Newly approved construction is composed of 24.0% detached houses and 76.0% attached dwellings. This emphasis on medium and high-density housing options provides lower cost barriers to entry and appeals to downsizing households, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a clear shift from the historical housing stock, which is 69.0% detached houses, pointing to a decrease in available development sites as well as a response to changing lifestyle choices and affordability considerations. With roughly 282 people per approved dwelling, Buddina - Minyama represents an evolving residential market. Based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, the population of Buddina - Minyama is projected to grow by 1,383 residents by 2041. Ongoing building volumes suggest that residential supply is on track to satisfy demand, creating favorable buying opportunities and potentially allowing growth to outpace current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Buddina - Minyama, worth an estimated $217 million. A further 108 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $34.1 billion. 35 are already under construction and 36 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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Changes to local infrastructure, planning schemes, and major projects represent significant influences on regional growth. AreaSearch has highlighted 11 active projects that are expected to influence the local area. Notable initiatives include the Mooloolaba Foreshore Revitalisation Project, The Point Buddina, Lowanna Beach Resort, and the Mooloolaba Transport Corridor Upgrade, with key details provided for the most relevant projects.
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The Point Buddina
Neighbourhood shopping precinct on the Sunshine Coast with exposure to Nicklin Way, anchored by national brands including IGA, Hungry Jack's and Anytime Fitness. Completed August 2017. Approx. 18.5 million cars pass annually and there are around 2,500 homes in the catchment. Opposite the Mirvac-managed Kawana Shoppingworld.
Mooloolaba Foreshore Revitalisation Project
Major foreshore revitalisation project delivering beachfront parkland, new community facilities, and coastal protection works across four stages. Stage One Northern Parkland (1 hectare of revitalised parkland with boardwalk, playground and coastal pathways) was completed and opened in June 2022. Stage Two, comprising the Central Meeting Place and Southern Parkland Seawall, commenced major construction on 14 July 2025 and is anticipated to continue through 2026 with minor works completing in early 2027. Stage Two delivers 6,500 square metres of beachfront parkland, flowing ocean viewing decks, a covered pavilion, terraced seawall replacing the existing 1960s structure, Changing Places toilet facility, beach showers, all-abilities beach access ramp, and a broad accessible coastal pathway.The project has received more than $13.3 million in combined Australian and Queensland Government funding under the SEQ Liveability Fund. Contractor SEE Civil was appointed in May 2025. Future stages covering the remainder of the Southern Parkland and Central Parkland are yet to be funded or scheduled.
XO Projects Mooloolaba Resort Apartments
New resort apartments with 160 units featuring parametric design with three wings rotating on central axis. Innovative architectural approach to resort accommodation in prime Mooloolaba beachfront location
Mooloolaba Transport Corridor Upgrade
The Mooloolaba Transport Corridor Upgrade is a staged road upgrade widening Brisbane Road and Walan Street from two to four lanes between Culbara Street and Venning Street. The project improves traffic capacity, pedestrian and cyclist facilities, intersections, landscaping and public transport access. Construction remains underway with Sunshine Coast Council continuing to publish construction updates and community notifications. Official project information was updated during July 2026.
Kawana Health Precinct Expansion
Expansion of the Kawana Health Precinct to provide additional medical services and facilities to support the growing Sunshine Coast population.
ParknGo Mooloolaba Central Car Park
Eight-storey multi-deck car park with 700 parking spaces, 13 PWD spaces, 54 motorcycle spaces, 50 bicycle spaces and electric vehicle charging stations. Supporting Mooloolaba tourism and business activation
Bluewater Point
Bluewater Point is a completed 4.5 star waterfront apartment and resort complex in Minyama on the Sunshine Coast. The curved four level building contains 63 two and three bedroom apartments and penthouses, all with large balconies overlooking a private marina on the Mooloolah River. Residents and guests share resort style facilities including heated pools, a spa, wading pool, gym, sauna, barbecue areas and secure basement parking, with marina berths available for lease. The complex operates as a mix of owner occupier, long term rental and holiday accommodation and remains a well regarded local landmark.
Karawatha Drive Cycle Track
A 1.6km separated cycle track featuring a 2m wide cycle path physically separated from traffic lanes by concrete barriers. The project improves safety and connectivity for cyclists and pedestrians, linking schools, TAFE, businesses, and Mooloolaba as part of Queensland's Priority A Principal Cycle Network. Construction includes kerbside parking corridor, narrowed median, and intersection improvements.
3,743 residents of Buddina - Minyama are employed, from a labour force of 3,854. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 60.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% 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 Buddina - Minyama is characterized by high levels of education, with a strong presence in the construction sector and a low unemployment rate of 2.9%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,743, with the unemployment rate tracking 1.0% lower than the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%. Participation in the labor force stands slightly below the regional benchmark, at 60.4% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a moderate 17.9% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The local concentration of construction workers is particularly high, reaching 1.5 times the regional average. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.9% of employment, compared to the regional representation of 4.5%. Despite the presence of local businesses, a comparison of the Census working population against the local job count suggests that a significant portion of residents travel outside the area for employment. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch indicates that over the 12-month period, the local labor force contracted by 2.2% and total employment fell by 2.9%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. This trend diverged from Regional Qld, which saw employment grow by 0.1%, the labor force increase by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate rise by 0.1 percentage points. Future demand trends in Buddina - Minyama can be contextualized using national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Projecting these industry trends onto the occupational profile of Buddina - Minyama indicates that local employment would expand by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that excludes local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Buddina - Minyama is $1,719 a week (about $89,000 a year), with median personal income at $833 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,379 a year against an average of $81,920. The average runs 48% 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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The latest postcode-level ATO data released for the 2023 financial year shows that taxpayers in the Buddina - Minyama SA2 earn a median income of $55,379 and an average income of $81,920. These figures rank among the highest nationally, compared to a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593 in Regional Qld. Adjusted for the 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current estimates as of March 2026 stand at approximately $61,670 for the median and $91,226 for the average. Census data places household, family, and individual incomes in Buddina - Minyama around the 51st percentile across Australia.
The local income distribution is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket at 29.0% of residents (2,155 people), which is comparable to the wider region where this group accounts for 31.7%. Financial pressure from housing is significant, with residents retaining only 84.3% of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the 49th percentile nationally, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 6th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Buddina - Minyama had 2,662 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 69% detached houses and 11% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 26.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in Buddina - Minyama was composed of 69.2% detached houses and 30.8% other dwelling types, including townhouses and apartments, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings across Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in Buddina - Minyama were considerably higher than the regional average, with 43.1% of properties owned outright, while 29.1% were mortgaged and 27.7% were rented. The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,167, well above the Regional Qld average of $1,655. The median weekly rent was recorded at $450, compared to the Regional Qld median of $345.
On a national level, housing costs in Buddina - Minyama exceed Australian benchmarks, with mortgage payments higher than the national average of $1,863 and rents exceeding the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Buddina - Minyama counted 2,662 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,844 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 32% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 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 69.8%, consisting of couples with children at 26.8%, couples without children at 31.9%, and single-parent households at 10.1%. The remaining 30.2% consists of non-family households, with single-person households representing 25.6% and group living situations accounting for 4.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 individuals, which is slightly lower than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.6% of adults in Buddina - Minyama hold a university qualification, including 20.1% with a bachelor degree and 5.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 737 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,053 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 local educational profile is highly competitive compared to the wider region, with 27.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university qualification, surpassing the Rest of Qld average of 20.6% and the SA3 average of 23.6%. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 20.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also highly represented, with 37.9% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.3% and certificate qualifications at 25.6%. Enrollment rates in education are high, with 26.8% of the local population actively participating in academic programs.
This cohort is composed of 9.5% in primary school, 7.9% in secondary education, and 4.7% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Buddina - Minyama reaches 6 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 620 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 local transit network indicates there are 6 active public transport stops in Buddina - Minyama, which are serviced by bus routes. A total of 7 distinct routes operate across these stops, providing 1,381 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is relatively low, with residents living an average of 619 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most working residents travel outside the area, and private vehicles remain the primary mode of travel for 92% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.5 vehicles.
Around 17.9% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements. The average frequency of transit service is 197 trips per day across all local routes, which translates to roughly 230 weekly services for each individual transit stop.
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69.4% of residents in Buddina - Minyama report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 87% of areas nationally. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.2 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 Buddina - Minyama reveal favorable outcomes based on mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic health conditions. Younger age groups show a very low incidence of common medical conditions, and the rate of private health insurance coverage is high, encompassing approximately 60% of the population (4,451 people) compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent medical issues locally, affecting 9.8% and 7.0% of residents. Conversely, 69.4% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Health outcomes for residents under the age of 65 are better than national averages. The area has 25.2% of its population aged 65 and over (1,875 people), which is higher than the Regional Qld average of 20.4%. While senior residents experience strong health outcomes, their relative national ranking is slightly lower than that of the younger local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Buddina - Minyama is largely Australian-born, at 79.1% of residents, with 5.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.3%) and Australian (25.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Buddina - Minyama exhibits lower levels of cultural diversity than the national average, with citizens making up 86.9% of the population, 79.1% born in Australia, and 94.3% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 49.3% of the community. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the population compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Buddina - Minyama are English at 33.3%, Australian at 25.4%, and Scottish at 9.6%. Other ethnic backgrounds show minor differences from regional trends, with South Australian backgrounds at 0.7% (compared to 0.5% regionally), New Zealander backgrounds at 0.9% (compared to 0.9%), and German ancestry at 4.4% (compared to 4.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Buddina - Minyama is 47, older than 84% of areas nationally. 22.3% 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 Buddina - Minyama is 47 years, which is older than the Regional Qld median of 41 and the national average of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, there is a higher concentration of residents in the 65 - 74 age bracket (12.9% locally) and a lower proportion of children in the 5 - 14 group (9.4%). Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 11.0% to 11.9% of the population, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 10.8% to 9.4% and the 55 to 64 group fell from 14.9% to 13.8%.
Long-term modeling indicates the local age profile will shift by 2041, with the 25 to 34 age bracket projected to grow by 39% (adding 327 people, rising from 829 to 1,157), while the 15 to 24 age cohort is expected to decrease by 40 individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Buddina - Minyama
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 | Nov 2025 9 months ago all 7 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 Nov 2025. | ||
| 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 — 377 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,956 at the 2021 Census → 7,432 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 (316021418). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.