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Buderim - North has an estimated 20,151 residents, up from 17,960 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,191 people, or 12.2%. Growth has averaged 2.3% a year over five years, faster than 78% of areas nationally. 228 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 66.6% of that increase. That puts 836 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the population of Buderim - North is approximately 20,151 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 2,191 people (12.2%) compared to the 2021 Census, which registered 17,960 inhabitants. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 20,127, combined with 228 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The region has a density ratio of 835 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical figures across locations analyzed by AreaSearch. The 12.2% expansion in Buderim - North since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 area (8.0%) as well as the Rest of Qld, positioning it as a regional growth leader.
The primary driver of these gains was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 66.6% of the overall population rise in recent times. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized for each SA2 area. For SA2 areas without this data, and for any projections past 2032, Queensland State Government projections released in 2023 with a 2021 baseline are applied instead. Because state projections lack age cohort breakdowns, AreaSearch applies age-based growth distributions aligned with the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using a 2022 baseline) for each age bracket. Looking ahead, population growth is projected to be slightly below the median for regional locations, with an expected increase of 2,108 persons to 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, indicating a 10.3% overall gain over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
853 new dwellings have been approved in Buderim - North over the past five years, an average of 170 a year. That places the area in the 90th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 134 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 96% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 44, 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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Buderim - North has averaged approximately 170 building approvals for dwellings each year, amounting to 853 homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 41 approvals have been documented so far. An average ratio of 2.5 new occupants added per year for each built dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25 points to steady demand that underpins real estate values, with new properties averaging $365,000 in construction costs. Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $41.2 million this financial year, showing strong commercial momentum locally. Buderim - North registers 91.0% higher development activity per capita than the Rest of Qld, expanding options for property searchers, although building momentum has slowed of late.
Recent housing construction consists of 96.0% detached houses and 4.0% medium and high-density developments, preserving the low-density, family-oriented feel of the area. Developers are currently constructing a higher share of traditional houses than the historical housing stock (80.0% at the Census), reflecting sustained demand for family residences despite broader density pressures. A ratio of 186 people per approval points to an area in development. Long-term forecasts indicate Buderim - North will add 2,084 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Current building trends suggest that incoming housing volume is well-positioned to satisfy this demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially enabling population gains to outpace current projections.
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AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Buderim - North, worth an estimated $70 million. A further 104 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $13.9 billion. 28 are already under construction and 30 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 projects, major works, and planning updates are critical drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 28 active projects that are expected to impact the locality. Key initiatives include the Unitywater Infrastructure Program 2023-2027, the Mooloolaba to University Active Transport Corridor, the Power Road Buderim Residential Development, and the Sunshine Coast Mountain Bike Centre, with details on the most relevant works listed below.
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Mooloolaba to University (M2U) Active Transport Corridor
A staged 10 km active transport corridor delivering dedicated walking, cycling and micro-mobility infrastructure between Mooloolaba and the University of the Sunshine Coast. The project includes shared paths, bridge links, safer road crossings, intersection upgrades and improved connections to schools, neighbourhoods and activity centres. Detailed design has progressed following community consultation, with construction of Stages 1, 2 and 3 commencing in late 2026 and continuing through mid-2027. Later stages remain subject to future funding.
Unitywater Infrastructure Program 2023-2027
A comprehensive $1.8 billion infrastructure program delivering critical water and wastewater services across the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay regions. Key components include: the Aura and Harmony Trunk Infrastructure Program (27.6km of pipeline, near completion 2026); the Aura Water Project (new 15ML reservoir and 12km pipeline from Ewen Maddock Water Treatment Plant to Caloundra South, completion late 2026); the Pine Valley Water Supply Project (new 15ML reservoir and 8km pipeline at Morayfield, construction underway since early 2025, completion mid-2027); and the Morayfield Wastewater Network Capacity Upgrade Stage 1 (3km pipeline and pump station upgrades, construction commenced January 2026, completion mid-2027).Collectively the program supports more than 226,000 future residents across growth areas including Aura, Harmony, Caboolture West (Waraba), Morayfield, and Narangba.
The Hilltop Estate Sunshine Coast - Kuluin
Boutique land estate comprising five spacious lots ranging from 1,502 to 2,288 square metres, located at Kuluin's highest point adjoining Martins Creek Conservation Reserve. The elevated position offers scenic views, privacy, and flood-free living. Situated minutes from the Maroochy River, beaches, Buderim village, and Sunshine Plaza shopping centre, with walking distance to Kuluin State School. Only 2 lots remaining as of 2025.
Forest Glen Village Centre
Expansion of the Forest Glen Village Centre, including a new IGA supermarket, medical centre, pharmacy, and other specialty stores. The project is being constructed by Tomkins Commercial.
Sunshine Coast Mountain Bike Centre
International-standard mountain bike centre being delivered by Sunshine Coast Council for legacy recreation and proposed Brisbane 2032 Olympic mountain bike events. The project includes Cross-Country Olympic competition trails, trail hub, cafe, bike hire, parking, amenities and community facilities adjacent to more than 40 km of existing trails. The project is currently in planning and approvals, with design progressing and completion anticipated in 2029.
Brisbane 2032 Olympics Horizon Centre
The $1 billion Horizon Centre is a signature Public Private Partnership (PPP) proposal by Walker Corporation, Built, and Woods Bagot. Designed as a legacy project for the Brisbane 2032 Games, the precinct features a 7,000-seat multi-format indoor arena, a 5-star hotel, and a dedicated athlete village. Following infrastructure reviews in 2025, it was positioned as a private-sector led alternative to state-funded venues. Post-Games, the arena is intended to serve as a premier arts, music, and exhibition hub for the Sunshine Coast, while the village components will transition into permanent high-density residential accommodation integrated with the region's future transport network.
Goshawk Boulevard Extension
Sunshine Coast Council is planning a 700 m extension of Goshawk Boulevard connecting Stringybark Road to Power Road. The project will provide one traffic lane in each direction, separated walking and cycling paths, landscaping, improved local access, emergency connectivity and a second access to the Atrium Buderim development. Community consultation on the draft concept design was completed in late 2025 and council is progressing detailed design, with construction to occur following future budget allocation and in conjunction with development at 77 Power Road.
New Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme Project
Sunshine Coast Council is preparing a new planning scheme to replace the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014. The proposed scheme sets the land use planning framework for the region, guiding growth, housing diversity, local plans, environmental protection, climate resilience, centres and employment areas. Formal public consultation ran from 15 July to 19 September 2025. Council received around 4,600 formal submissions and is reviewing and responding to issues raised before deciding required changes, preparing a Consultation Report and seeking final State approval.The review is expected to continue well into 2026.
9,402 residents of Buderim - North are employed, from a labour force of 9,659. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 57.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 21,831, about 108% 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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The local workforce in Buderim - North is highly educated, featuring a strong representation of crucial service industries and a low unemployment rate of 2.7%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 9,402, with the unemployment rate sitting 1.3% below the Regional Qld figure of 3.9%, though the participation rate of 57.0% is lower than the 64.3% recorded in Regional Qld. Census records indicate that a moderate 20.0% of local workers operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic lockdowns. The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
The local workforce has a notable concentration in health care & social assistance, employing residents at 1.3 times the regional average rate. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing represents a small share of employment at 0.8%, compared to 4.5% across the region. A ratio of 0.6 workers per resident at the Census indicates a higher than average availability of local jobs. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that over the 12-month period, the local labour force contracted by 2.2% and total employment fell by 2.9%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% rise in employment and a 0.3% expansion of the labor force, with its unemployment rate increasing by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer context for potential future labor demand in Buderim - North. These national projections for five and ten-year intervals have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely across sectors. Applying these industry projections to the employment mix of Buderim - North yields an estimated local job growth of 7.2% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local demographic forecasts.
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Median household income in Buderim - North is $1,583 a week (about $82,000 a year), with median personal income at $761 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,123 a year against an average of $68,152. 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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Aggregated ATO postcode data from the financial year 2023 shows that the median taxpayer income in the Buderim - North SA2 was $50,123, with an average of $68,152. These figures align closely with national averages and compare to median and average incomes of $53,146 and $66,593 in Regional Qld. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes stand at roughly $55,817 (median) and $75,894 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows household, family, and individual incomes are modest, falling between the 40th and 40th percentiles.
The largest income group comprises 28.6% of residents (5,763 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, which is comparable to the wider regional trend of 31.7% in this bracket. Housing costs present significant pressure, leaving only 83.9% of income disposable, which ranks in the 41st percentile, while the SEIFA index places the area in the 6th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Buderim - North had 7,084 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 9% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 45% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $460 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,028 a month. Rent absorbs 29.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The dwelling mix in Buderim - North at the time of the latest Census consisted of 79.8% standalone houses and 20.2% other types of housing, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options in Regional Qld. Outright home ownership was high at 45.3%, exceeding the regional average, while the remaining homes were mortgaged (36.9%) or rented (17.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $2,028, and the median weekly rent was $460, both higher than the Regional Qld averages of $1,655 and $345.
Nationally, mortgage costs in Buderim - North exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Buderim - North counted 7,084 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,948 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 34% couples without children. 27% 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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Family units constitute the majority of households at 70.5%, consisting of 28.0% couples with children, 33.7% couples without children, and 8.2% single-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 29.5%, with single-person households at 26.9% and group households at 2.7%. The median household size of 2.4 people is slightly lower than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.5% of adults in Buderim - North hold a university qualification, including 20.5% with a bachelor degree and 6.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 87% of areas nationally. A further 23.7% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 3,776 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,117 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The educational profile of the area is distinct within the region, with university qualification rates at 30.5% of residents aged 15+ exceeding the Rest of Qld average of 20.6% and the SA4 regional average of 24.9%, highlighting a strong local focus on tertiary education. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 20.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (6.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.6%). Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 36.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (23.7%). Enrolment rates are high, with 26.5% of the population participating in formal studies.
This total is comprised of 9.1% in primary school, 7.9% in secondary school, and 4.7% in tertiary courses.
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Public transport in Buderim - North reaches 51 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 710 services a week. The typical home sits about 340 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 infrastructure includes 51 active transit stops in Buderim - North, comprising various bus stops. These stops are served by 6 distinct routes, which provide a total of 713 weekly passenger services. Accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 343 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the area's residential nature, most workers commute out of the district, with private vehicles being the primary transport mode at 95%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.4 cars per dwelling. Additionally, 20.0% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Services run at an average frequency of 101 trips per day across the network, translating to approximately 13 weekly departures per stop.
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65.7% of residents in Buderim - North report no long-term health condition. 6.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 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 Buderim - North demonstrate strong outcomes, with AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and chronic illness rates showing a low prevalence of common conditions among the general population, aligning with national averages in older, high-risk groups, while private health insurance coverage is slightly above the SA2 average at roughly 53% of the population, representing about 10,599 people. The primary medical diagnoses in the region are arthritis and mental health conditions, which affect 10.8% and 7.3% of the population. Meanwhile, 65.7% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Health indicators for residents under 65 are better than average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 30.7% of the population (6,192 people), higher than the Regional Qld average of 20.4%. While seniors in the area show above-average health outcomes, their relative national ranking is lower than that of the younger local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Buderim - North is largely Australian-born, at 76.0% of residents, with 5.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.9%) and Australian (23.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Buderim - North is lower than average, with 76.0% of the population born in Australia, 88.5% holding citizenship, and 94.5% using only English at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 52.7% of residents. The most pronounced religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the population compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. In terms of ancestral background, the three largest groups in Buderim - North are English (33.9%), Australian (23.8%), and Scottish (10.0%). There are also notable differences in other backgrounds: Welsh ancestry is represented at 0.8% of the population (compared to 0.5% regionally), South Australian ancestry is at 0.9% (compared to 0.5%), and German ancestry is at 5.3% (compared to 4.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Buderim - North is 49, older than 89% of areas nationally. 18.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 49 years in Buderim - North is higher than the Regional Qld median of 41 and the national median of 38. The population aged 75 - 84 is particularly large at 11.8%, while the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller at 8.5% compared to Regional Qld. The proportion of residents aged 75 - 84 is double the national average of 6.1%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group grew from 9.8% to 11.8% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort rose from 8.9% to 10.1%.
In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.1% to 11.6%, and the 55 to 64 bracket declined from 12.9% to 11.8%. By 2041, demographic shifts will see the cohort aged 85 and over expand by 70% (718 people), increasing to 1,746 from 1,027. This aging trend is underscored by the fact that residents aged 65 and over are projected to account for 57% of all population growth, while declines are expected in the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Buderim - North
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 2 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 Jul 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 — 228 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (17,960 at the 2021 Census → 20,151 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 (316011413). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.