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Bundaberg has an estimated 6,650 residents, up from 6,247 at the 2021 Census — a change of 403 people, or 6.5%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 90.9% of that increase. That puts 1,087 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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Based on calculations by AreaSearch, the population of Bundaberg stands at approximately 6,650 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 403 residents (6.5%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 6,247 people. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 6,611 combined with 40 validated new addresses registered since the Census. The resulting population density is 1,086 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical averages across locations analyzed by AreaSearch. The post-census growth rate of 6.5% is within 2.6 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (9.1%), indicating competitive local growth dynamics.
Most of this population growth was driven by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 90.9% of the total demographic gains in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for each SA2 region. For SA2 areas not covered by these datasets, or for periods after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 numbers are used. Because these state-level projections lack age breakdowns, AreaSearch distributes growth across age cohorts using the proportions from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which have a 2022 baseline. Based on these anticipated demographic trends, the area is projected to experience population growth slightly below the median of non-metropolitan Australia, expanding by 432 residents by 2041 relative to the latest annual ERP figures, which translates to a 5.9% increase over 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
74 new dwellings have been approved in Bundaberg over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That is 2.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 21, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Bundaberg averages approximately 14 residential building approvals each year, with 74 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 20 recorded so far in FY-26. Over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the ratio stood at 2.8 new residents for each dwelling, indicating healthy demand that should support property values. The average construction cost for new dwellings is $342,000, aligning with broader regional trends. Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $22.7 million during the current financial year, showing ongoing commercial investment. Relative to Rest of Qld, Bundaberg displays low levels of building activity, sitting 64.0% below the regional per capita average.
This limited addition of new housing stock generally underpins the value and demand of established properties. Construction volumes also fall short of national benchmarks, highlighting the established profile of the community and pointing to possible planning constraints. Of the housing built recently, standalone homes make up 31.0% while medium and high-density formats comprise 69.0%. This orientation toward density provides more affordable points of entry and caters to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This marks a clear departure from the existing housing stock (where houses make up 53.0%), pointing to a decreasing supply of developable land, shifting lifestyle preferences, and the requirement for more diverse, cost-effective residential options. The market is mature, averaging roughly 485 people for each approval. Future outlooks indicate that Bundaberg will add 393 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Current building volumes appear to match these projected needs, which should preserve stable market dynamics without causing major price pressures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bundaberg, worth an estimated $145 million. A further 54 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.48 billion. 24 are already under construction and 28 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and new developments have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 13 major projects that are expected to influence the local area. Prominent developments include the Oasis Estate - Burnett Heads, the Bundaberg Civic and Cultural Arts Precinct, the New Bundaberg Hospital, and the South Beach Precinct, with details provided on those of greatest significance.
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Bundaberg Civic and Cultural Arts Precinct
Bundaberg Regional Council's long-term civic and cultural arts precinct vision for the Bundaberg CBD. The concept includes new and reinvigorated cultural arts infrastructure, including a new regional art gallery and a 750-seat performing arts centre, along with public realm upgrades linking civic, cultural, retail and riverfront areas. Current Council updates indicate the 2019 CBD design is being reviewed and rescoped for staged delivery within available financial capacity, with priorities including event space, shade, parking, outdoor dining and CBD activation.
New Bundaberg Hospital
The $1.2 billion New Bundaberg Hospital is a major greenfield development featuring a six-storey clinical building with over 400 beds. The facility includes an expanded emergency department, a rooftop helipad, mental health units, and teaching spaces. It serves as the centerpiece of the Bundaberg Health and Enterprise Precinct, aimed at providing level 5 health services to the growing Wide Bay region while mitigating flood risks associated with the existing hospital site.
South Beach Precinct
A $2 billion development including a shopping centre, bistro, healthcare services, schools, aiming to rival Byron Bay.
Redevelopment of Bundaberg ANZAC Park
Redevelopment of ANZAC Park to create new recreational spaces and a memorial avenue to commemorate the region's service personnel. Park redevelopment project receiving funding support as part of 25 projects across 11 programs receiving almost $20 million in Works for Queensland program funding 2024-2027.
St Vincent de Paul Social Housing Walkervale Bundaberg
An 81 dwelling social housing development on the corner of Barolin and Maynard Streets in Walkervale, comprising 60 units and 21 single homes delivered under the QuickStarts QLD program. The project is being developed in partnership between St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland Housing and the Queensland Government, with homes to be operated by Vinnies Housing. Construction is progressing following Ministerial Infrastructure Designation approval, delivering long term social and affordable housing with on-site wrap-around support services including furniture and food assistance.
Bundaberg East Levee
A $174.7 million flood resilience project featuring a 1.7 km concrete levee along the Burnett River southern bank. The infrastructure includes floodgates, flood doors, and pump stations at Saltwater and Distillery Creeks, designed to protect over 600 properties in Bundaberg East, South, and the CBD from 1% AEP flood events. Recent milestones include the appointment of SMEC and CDM Smith as design consultants and the completion of detailed flood modelling. The project is currently in the detailed design phase following the 2024 Ministerial Infrastructure Designation process.
Bundaberg Aquatic Centre
A state-of-the-art year-round aquatic facility featuring a covered 50m FINA-standard 10-lane competition pool, an indoor 25m lap pool, a heated program/hydrotherapy pool with accessible ramp entry, multipurpose rooms, Reformer Pilates studio, cafe, and equitable access features including ramps, lifts, and hoists. Co-located with the Bundaberg Multiplex to form a high-performance sports precinct. Includes sustainability features such as solar arrays, hybrid heating, and rainwater harvesting. Provides fitness, education, therapy, competition, and recreation opportunities for all ages and abilities, with approximately 165 parking spaces.
New Social Housing in Avoca, Bundaberg
Two-stage modular social housing development delivering 46 homes for Queenslanders experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Stage 1 comprising 6 family homes has been completed and occupied. Stage 2 comprising 40 apartments across seven two-storey and two three-storey buildings is now under construction after commencing in late 2025, with completion and tenant occupation expected during mid 2026. The development includes 7-star energy efficient modular homes, communal open space, accessible design and is managed by the Bundaberg Housing Service Centre.
3,272 residents of Bundaberg are employed, from a labour force of 3,522. Unemployment sits at 7.1%, with participation at 62.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,598, about 159% 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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Bundaberg has a skilled workforce with strong representation in essential service industries, an unemployment rate of 7.1%, and a yearly employment growth estimate of 10.9%. There were 3,272 residents employed as of March 2026, and the unemployment rate was 3.2% higher than the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%, highlighting potential for improvement. The labor force participation rate is very similar to the Regional Qld level of 64.3%. Census data showed that a minor 4.0% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Local jobs are heavily concentrated in health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and accommodation & food. In particular, employment in agriculture, forestry & fishing is highly concentrated, running at 3.2 times the regional average. Conversely, construction provides employment for only 6.1% of local workers, which is below the Regional Qld level of 10.1%. With 1.7 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, the locality serves as a regional employment hub, containing more jobs than working residents and drawing workers from surrounding communities. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data reveals that the 12-month period experienced a 10.9% rise in employment and a 5.4% increase in the labour force, which resulted in the unemployment rate dropping by 4.6 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced 0.1% employment growth and 0.3% labour force growth, accompanied by a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia’s national employment forecasts from May-25 provide additional context regarding potential future demand within Bundaberg. These projections, which span five and ten-year periods, have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary considerably across industry sectors. When these sector-specific projections are applied to Bundaberg’s employment mix, local employment is expected to rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.6% over ten years. It should be noted that this represents a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bundaberg is $972 a week (about $51,000 a year), with median personal income at $606 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,094 a year against an average of $57,756. 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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According to AreaSearch's analysis of postcode-level ATO data from the financial year 2023 release, the Bundaberg SA2 registered a median taxpayer income of $46,094 and an average income of $57,756. These figures sit below the national averages and compare to $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average) across Regional Qld. Accounting for a Wage Price Index rise of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes would be around $51,330 for the median and $64,317 for the average as of March 2026. Census data shows that personal, family, and household incomes in Bundaberg are situated between the 2nd and 12th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution figures indicate 29.9% of residents (1,988 individuals) are in the $400 - 799 weekly range, whereas the leading cohort in the wider region is the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 31.7%. Lower-income households are highly represented, with 41.9% earning less than $800 weekly, which highlights financial pressures. Housing affordability challenges are pronounced, with residents retaining only 79.6% of their income, which sits in the 3rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bundaberg had 2,609 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 53% detached houses and 14% apartments. 17% are owned with a mortgage, 63% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,118 a month. Rent absorbs 25.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the mix of dwelling types in Bundaberg consisted of 53.0% freestanding houses and 46.9% other housing types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to Regional Qld where houses make up 76.4% and other options represent 23.6%. The rate of home ownership was lower than the regional average at 21.0%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (16.5%) or rented (62.5%). The median mortgage payment of $1,118 per month was much lower than the Regional Qld average, while the median weekly rent was $250, compared to regional figures of $1,655 and $345 respectively.
On a national level, Bundaberg's mortgage repayments are much lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bundaberg counted 2,609 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,777 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 14% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 20% couples without children. 43% 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 households make up the majority at 51.2% of all households, consisting of couples with children (14.1%), couples without children (19.9%), and single parent families (15.2%). Non-family households account for the other 48.8%, with single-person households representing 42.9% and group living situations making up 5.6%. The median household size of 2.1 persons is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.5% of adults in Bundaberg hold a university qualification, including 13.5% with a bachelor degree and 2.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 83% of areas nationally. A further 28.3% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 3,047 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 955 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 challenges are present in the area, as the university qualification rate of 17.5% is significantly below the Australian average of 30.4%. This highlights a clear gap as well as an opening for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 13.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 36.1% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (7.8%) and certificates (28.3%). A high proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 27.7% of residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This group includes 10.2% in primary schools, 7.5% in secondary schools, and 3.7% undertaking tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bundaberg reaches 39 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 490 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 0.9 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport systems in Bundaberg include 39 active transit stops served by a mix of buses. There are 12 different routes operating across these stops, providing 493 weekly passenger journeys. Transport links are rated as good, with residents living an average of 233 meters from the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential, and most workers travel outside the suburb to work; cars are the primary mode of travel at 88%, while 7% walk. Average car ownership is 0.9 vehicles per household, which is lower than the regional average. A small proportion of residents (4.0%) work from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.
Transit services average 70 journeys per day across all local routes, which translates to roughly 12 weekly services for each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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60.7% of residents in Bundaberg report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 91% of areas nationally. 9.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.7 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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Significant health concerns exist in Bundaberg, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness rates, which impact both younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance is low, covering roughly 48% of the population (~3,205 people). This is below the 52.5% recorded across Regional Qld and the national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most prevalent medical issues locally, affecting 11.6% and 10.4% of residents respectively. Conversely, 60.7% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
The working-age population experiences notable health difficulties, marked by elevated rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older make up 17.4% of the population (1,159 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld proportion of 20.4%. Seniors face some health challenges, with national health benchmarks for this group generally aligning with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bundaberg is largely Australian-born, at 78.0% of residents, with 14.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.6%) and Australian (26.6%). 5.0% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Bundaberg displays elevated cultural diversity, with 22.0% of the population born outside Australia and 14.5% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 45.7% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Buddhism, which accounts for 2.5% of residents compared to 1.1% in Regional Qld. In terms of parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are English at 28.6%, Australian at 26.6%, and Other at 8.1%. There are also distinct variations in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds: German ancestry represents 5.2% of the local population (compared to 4.7% regionally), Australian Aboriginal ancestry accounts for 5.0% (compared to 3.9% regionally), and Korean ancestry represents 0.6% (compared to 0.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bundaberg is 37. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 33.6% 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 37 years in Bundaberg is well below the Regional Qld average of 41 and closely matches the national median of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented locally at 20.0% compared to the regional average, while the 5 - 14 cohort is underrepresented at 9.8%. The local concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is also significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 increased from 16.2% to 20.0%. Meanwhile, the 65 to 74 age group decreased from 10.4% to 9.3%, and the 55 to 64 group fell from 12.2% to 11.2%.
Demographic projections indicate that Bundaberg's age structure will change considerably by 2041. The 25 to 34 cohort is expected to grow the fastest at 19%, adding 254 people to reach 1,584. In contrast, the 55 to 64 and 5 to 14 age brackets are projected to experience declines in numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bundaberg
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 40 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,247 at the 2021 Census → 6,650 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 (319011495). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.