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Buddina - Minyama has an estimated 7,439 residents, up from 6,956 at the 2021 Census — a change of 483 people, or 6.9%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 380 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 70.3% of that increase. That puts 1,814 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count of Buddina - Minyama stands at roughly 7,439 as of Aug 2026. Compared with the 6,956 people tallied in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 483 people (6.9%). This adjustment is based upon the ABS estimated resident population figure of 7,410 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 380 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The local population density reaches 1,814 persons per square kilometer, outperforming the benchmark figure across locations evaluated nationwide by AreaSearch. Recording 6.9% growth post-census, Buddina - Minyama tracks within 2.5 percentage points of Rest of Qld (9.4%), underscoring sound underlying growth dynamics.
Inbound international migration served as the primary contributor to demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 70.3% of total population additions over recent timeframes, with positive contributions also registered across natural growth and interstate migration. Projections prepared by ABS/Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 localities—published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as a starting point—are implemented by AreaSearch. In instances where SA2 boundaries are excluded from that series, or when looking beyond 2032, figures from the Queensland State Government SA2 dataset published in 2023 (utilizing 2021 data) are used instead. Because age-bracket distributions are omitted from state projections, AreaSearch distributes growth using proportional age-group weightings from the ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (published in 2023 from 2022 inputs). Future demographic patterns indicate local expansion will outstrip the median across non-metropolitan Australia, with the locality projected to gain 1,379 persons by 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP statistics, which equates to an overall increase of 18.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
321 new dwellings have been approved in Buddina - Minyama over the past five years, an average of 64 a year. That is 9.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 64 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 30% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential planning permissions in Buddina - Minyama have averaged roughly 64 new homes per annum, accumulating to 321 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. With an average influx of 1.2 new residents annually for every constructed home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local demand and supply have remained well-matched to support balanced market conditions; nevertheless, this metric has escalated to 5.2 people per dwelling across the last 2 financial years, highlighting growing buyer demand and emerging capacity constraints. The mean expected construction cost per residential dwelling sits at $813,000, pointing to an emphasis among builders on higher-end, premium residential construction.
In addition, commercial approvals amounted to $4.0 million during this financial year, underlining the largely residential profile of the locality. Relative to Rest of Qld, Buddina - Minyama generates around 66% of per-capita building activity and ranks in the 48th percentile across national assessments, which restrains purchaser selection and channels buyer demand toward established properties. Recent approvals divide into 30.0% standalone homes and 70.0% medium and high-density housing. Emphasizing higher-density formats provides more accessible price points suited to first-home buyers, investors, and downsizing households. This indicates a marked departure from the prevailing housing stock (which currently sits at 69.0% houses), responding to evolving lifestyle preferences, affordability considerations, and a tightening pool of development sites. Generating one dwelling approval for roughly every 319 people, Buddina - Minyama exhibits the characteristics of an established, mature real estate environment. Over the period extending to 2041, Buddina - Minyama is forecasted to welcome 1,350 residents (measured from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update). Provided current building velocity persists, additions to housing stock should comfortably absorb population growth, fostering supportive market conditions for purchasers and potentially facilitating expansion beyond baseline projections.
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 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 $26.7 billion. 35 are already under construction and 37 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure investment, planning strategies, and major projects exert a powerful influence on community development. AreaSearch has pinpointed 11 key undertakings expected to shape the district. Notable projects include the Mooloolaba Foreshore Revitalisation Project, The Point Buddina, Lowanna Beach Resort, and the Mooloolaba Transport Corridor Upgrade, with the most significant initiatives outlined below.
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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 60.7%. 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 labour pool in Buddina - Minyama possesses strong educational qualifications, accompanied by a low unemployment rate of 2.9% and standout representation in building and construction. As of March 2026, employed residents total 3,743, while the jobless rate sits 1.0% below the 3.9% recorded for Regional Qld. Meanwhile, labour force participation registers at 60.7%, trailing the Regional Qld figure of 64.2%. Census returns indicated that 17.9% of working locals worked from home, a figure that should be evaluated in the context of Covid-19 restrictions. Major industries employing local residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Construction represents a distinct regional specialization, with its share of local employment measuring 1.5 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.9% of local workers relative to 4.5% across the wider region. While positions are available locally, comparisons between Census resident worker counts and local job numbers indicate that a considerable share of workers travel outside the statistical area for their employment. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures show that in the year to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 2.2% alongside a 2.9% decline in total employed persons, driving an increase of 0.7 percentage points in the jobless rate. By comparison, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% increase in employment, a 0.3% rise in its workforce, and an unemployment uptick of 0.1 percentage points. Future workplace dynamics within Buddina - Minyama can also be evaluated using Jobs and Skills Australia national projections from Mar-26. These five-year and ten-year modeling scenarios have been mapped against the local industry baseline to assess prospective changes. Across the nation, total employment is anticipated to increase by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Applying these industry growth distributions to Buddina - Minyama's workforce profile indicates potential local job increases of 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (note that this represents a simple weighted projection for illustration and excludes localized demographic adjustments).
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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Based on ATO postcode records from AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Buddina - Minyama SA2 registered a median taxable income of $55,379 and an average of $81,920. These levels rank exceptionally high across the country and exceed the Regional Qld median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Accounting for an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $61,670 for the median and $91,226 for the average as of March 2026. Across 2021 Census metrics, personal, family, and household earnings within Buddina - Minyama align with the 51st percentile nationally.
Income breakdowns reveal that 29.0% of local earners (2,157 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, mirroring the wider metropolitan proportion of 31.7%. Mortgage and rental costs exert substantial pressure on household budgets, leaving 84.3% of income uncommitted (placing the area in the 49th percentile), while the SEIFA income measure assigns the locality to the 6th decile.
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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According to the most recent Census, the residential landscape of Buddina - Minyama consisted of 69.2% houses and 30.8% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), compared against Regional Qld's distribution of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Buddina - Minyama reached 43.1%, substantially outpacing the regional figure, while the balance of residential properties was divided between mortgaged homes (29.1%) and rental accommodation (27.7%). Median monthly mortgage costs in the locality were $2,167 compared to $1,655 across Regional Qld, and median weekly rent stood at $450 against $345 regionally.
Relative to the Australian medians of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for weekly rent, local housing expenses in Buddina - Minyama are noticeably higher.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Buddina - Minyama counted 2,662 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,847 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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Family units constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 69.8% of all households, consisting of 31.9% couples without children, 26.8% couples with children, and 10.1% single parent families. The remaining 30.2% of residences are non-family households, made up of 25.6% lone person households and 4.6% group households. The area records a median household size of 2.4 people, slightly below the 2.5 average observed across Regional Qld.
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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Educational attainment in the district is comparatively high, with tertiary qualification holders (27.6% of residents aged 15+) outpacing both Rest of Qld (20.6%) and the surrounding SA3 area (23.6%). Among those holding higher degrees, bachelor qualifications are most widespread at 20.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational and technical qualifications are likewise widely held, with 37.9% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided between certificates (25.6%) and advanced diplomas (12.3%). Participation across formal learning programs is considerable, with 26.8% of the local population engaged in educational study.
This cohort comprises 9.5% attending primary school, 7.9% in secondary education, and 4.7% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Buddina - Minyama means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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Community wellness metrics highlight strong outcomes throughout Buddina - Minyama, reflected in AreaSearch assessments of chronic disease and mortality data showing particularly low rates of widespread health issues among younger demographics. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is substantial, encompassing approximately 60% of residents (4,455 people), which tracks above the 52.5% rate found across Regional Qld. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments among residents, diagnosed in 9.8 and 7.0% of the local populace, respectively, while 69.4% reported having no diagnosed health conditions, comparing favourably to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Health indicators for the under-65 age group exceed general benchmarks. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 26.3% of residents (1,956 people), surpassing the 20.3% share in Regional Qld. Although wellness indicators for older residents are robust, their relative position nationally is lower than that of the broader 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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Cultural diversity measures place Buddina - Minyama below broader benchmarks, with Australian citizens making up 86.9% of the population, 79.1% born in Australia, and 94.3% speaking solely English in the home. Christianity represents the most widely held religious affiliation, practiced by 49.3% of the community. Judaism exhibits the clearest relative overrepresentation, accounting for 0.2% of local residents compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Looking at parental lineage, the three most common ancestries across Buddina - Minyama are English at 33.3%, Australian at 25.4%, and Scottish at 9.6%. Discrepancies also appear among other ancestries: South Australian backgrounds represent 0.7% locally (compared to 0.5% regionally), New Zealand stands at 0.9% (vs 0.9%), and German accounts for 4.4% (vs 4.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Buddina - Minyama is 47, older than 84% of areas nationally. 21.1% 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 demographic profile of Buddina - Minyama leans toward older residents. August 2026 modeling from AreaSearch indicates that 26.3% of the community falls into retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), exceeding the 20.4% recorded across Regional Qld, whereas children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 24.9% compared to 29.6% regionally. The estimated median age in August 2026 is 47, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 6 years above the Regional Qld median of 41 from that Census, while the nationwide Census median stood at 38. Retiree and elderly demographics expanded from 24.2% at the Census to an estimated 26.3%.
This senior demographic is anticipated to generate the largest numerical addition by 2041, increasing by 492 (25%) to reach 2,448. The most rapid percentage increase is anticipated among young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), projected to expand by 30% to 2,115.
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 Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Nov 2025 11 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 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 380 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,956 at the 2021 Census → 7,439 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (316021418). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.