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Bundaberg East - Kalkie has an estimated 6,174 residents, up from 5,804 at the 2021 Census — a change of 370 people, or 6.4%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. 166 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 449 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch estimate the population of Bundaberg East - Kalkie at approximately 6,174 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 370 people (6.4%) relative to the 5,804 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. Such growth is determined using an ABS estimated resident population figure of 5,981 as of June 2025 alongside 166 validated new addresses documented since the Census date. With a density of 448 persons per square kilometer, the locality maintains substantial space per resident and capacity for ongoing expansion. The 6.4% post-census growth rate trails the broader SA3 area (9.3%) by only 2.9 percentage points, highlighting solid demographic momentum.
Net overseas migration served as the principal catalyst for these population increases, providing virtually all of the net inflow in recent times. SA2 projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (anchored to a 2022 baseline) form the basis of AreaSearch's modeling. When SA2 data is missing or extends beyond post-2032, Queensland State Government SA2 figures released in 2023 (utilizing 2021 data) are integrated instead. Because state forecasts omit age breakdowns, AreaSearch scales age groups according to proportional distributions from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 data). Long-term demographic forecasts anticipate regional growth across the country will track above median levels, with Bundaberg East - Kalkie projected to expand by 818 persons to 2041 under latest annual ERP figures, translating to a cumulative 10.1% increase across 16 years.
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147 new dwellings have been approved in Bundaberg East - Kalkie over the past five years, an average of 29 a year. That places the area in the 61st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 29 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 69% 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 building approvals across Bundaberg East - Kalkie have averaged approximately 29 per year, delivering 147 homes over the past 5 financial years. In the 5 financial years spanning FY-22 and FY-26, an average population intake of 1.5 people per completed residence pointed to a balanced supply-demand dynamic, while figures over the past 2 financial years shifted to -0.1 people per dwelling, reflecting a well-aligned pipeline. New residential builds carry an average construction cost of $422,000, sitting beneath regional benchmarks to deliver more attainable price points. Furthermore, commercial approvals reached $16.5 million this financial year, pointing to moderate commercial building activity.
Per-capita residential approvals in Bundaberg East - Kalkie track at roughly three-quarters the level of Rest of Qld, placing the locality in the 85th percentile nationwide amid an acceleration in building activity. Approvals comprise 69.0% detached houses alongside 31.0% medium and high-density housing, diversifying local housing stock with compact, budget-conscious offerings alongside traditional detached layouts. This construction pipeline diverges from the established composition of 85.0% houses, responding to tighter land constraints and emerging lifestyle and affordability priorities. With approximately 161 people per approval, the district exhibits low density development patterns. Looking forward, the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate projects that Bundaberg East - Kalkie will add 625 residents through to 2041. Established construction activity suggests upcoming residential supply can easily accommodate local housing needs, supporting favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling growth above baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bundaberg East - Kalkie, worth an estimated $400 million. A further 55 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.44 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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Major infrastructure developments, planning frameworks, and capital projects significantly shape local area outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 15 projects likely to impact the locality, highlighted by The Gateway Marina - Burnett Heads, Kalkie Heights Residential Estate, Bundaberg East Levee, and Telegraph Road Over-50s Lifestyle Community, with primary projects detailed below.
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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.
Kalkie Heights Residential Estate
Kalkie Heights is a master planned house and land estate in Kalkie, near Bundaberg, delivering about 194 residential lots over multiple stages. Stages 1 and 2 are sold out, civil works and infrastructure for the first stage are complete, titles have begun to issue, and homes and house and land packages are under construction, with further stages planned. The estate sits on elevated land above the floodplain and is positioned between Bundaberg CBD and Bargara beaches.
Telegraph Road Over-50s Lifestyle Community
An approved 18-stage, 386-dwelling over-50s land lease lifestyle community developed by Telegraph Road Developments Pty Ltd in Kalkie, Bundaberg. Features modern single-storey 2- and 3-bedroom relocatable homes (most with double garages, some with RV parking) and extensive resort-style facilities including a 1,500sqm clubhouse with gym, indoor pool, cinema, library, cafe, bar and lounge; outdoor bowling green, tennis/pickleball courts, mens shed, caravan storage and wash bay. Includes a secondary commercial/residential precinct for future local services. The project addresses regional housing demand and helps free up family homes for younger buyers.
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.
Ashfield Growth Precinct
Council-led growth precinct in Ashfield, Bundaberg, enabling the delivery of approximately 4,942 residential lots. In July 2025, the Queensland Government provided $520,000 (towards a total detailed design cost of $651,000) to fast-track the trunk sewerage infrastructure. Design is expected to be completed within one year, allowing construction to commence in the 2026-27 financial year and unlocking significant new housing supply in this key growth area.
Sienna Boulevard
23-hectare residential subdivision by Santalucia Corporation adjacent to Belle Eden Estate on the Bundaberg Ring Road. Retaining a local water body as the centerpiece, the estate will deliver 152 residential lots and 2 reserve lots across 15 stages, accommodating around 380 residents. Early stages have commenced with land sales recorded in 2025 and 2026.
Gympie Estate Affordable Housing Project
PROJECT CANCELLED - SEPTEMBER 2025. A proposed 101-home affordable housing estate on 26 hectares adjacent to Baldwin Swamp Environmental Park. Following comprehensive geotechnical and environmental assessments, Regional Housing Limited and Bundaberg Regional Council determined the project was not feasible due to infrastructure costs exceeding development thresholds. The land is now planned to be incorporated into Baldwin Swamp Environmental Park as environmental reserve. The site, bounded by Telegraph Road, Ring Road, FE Walker Street and Mellifont Street, was intended to deliver affordable rental housing while preserving green spaces, but investigations confirmed civil infrastructure costs would be too high and lot numbers overly restricted to achieve affordable housing outcomes.
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.
3,222 residents of Bundaberg East - Kalkie are employed, from a labour force of 3,329. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 67.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% 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 market in Bundaberg East - Kalkie features a balanced distribution between blue and white-collar occupations, supported by strong representation across essential services, an unemployment rate of 3.2%, and 7.5% employment growth over the past year. As of March 2026, 3,222 residents are employed, while the jobless rate sits 0.7% lower than the 3.9% recorded in Regional Qld, and participation remains sound at 67.6% compared to 64.2% across Regional Qld. Census records indicate that 4.6% of workers worked from home, though pandemic-related lockdown measures may have influenced these figures.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The area exhibits a distinct concentration in health care & social assistance, where workforce representation is 1.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, construction accounts for 7.4% of resident employment, trailing the 10.1% benchmark across Regional Qld. Comparing Census workplace counts against resident numbers indicates that a significant share of the workforce travels beyond the area for employment. Analysis of ABS and SALM metrics by AreaSearch indicates that over the 12 months to March 2026, employment grew by 7.5% while the labour force expanded by 5.3%, reducing the unemployment rate by 2.0 percentage points. In comparison, Regional Qld recorded a 0.1% rise in employment, a 0.3% increase in the labour force, and a 0.1 percentage points uptick in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on future demand within Bundaberg East - Kalkie. Over five and ten years, nationwide employment is projected to expand by 6.6% and 13.7% respectively; applying these sector-specific trajectories to the local occupational structure suggests employment gains of 6.5% across five years and 13.8% across ten years (modeled as a weighted extrapolation for illustration without incorporating local population projections).
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Median household income in Bundaberg East - Kalkie is $1,301 a week (about $68,000 a year), with median personal income at $661 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,278 a year against an average of $62,997. 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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ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 record a median taxable income of $50,278 and an average of $62,997 in the Bundaberg East - Kalkie SA2, falling below national figures as well as the Regional Qld medians of $53,146 and $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated figures reach approximately $55,990 (median) and $70,153 (average) as of March 2026. Figures from the 2021 Census position local personal, family, and household earnings between the 20th and 21st percentiles nationwide. The largest earnings band covers 29.5% of residents (1,821 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, closely mirroring the regional proportion of 31.7%.
Residual income after housing costs stands at 85.0%, placing the area in the 21st percentile across the country.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bundaberg East - Kalkie had 2,215 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 10% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $290 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,324 a month. Rent absorbs 22.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.5%. 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 housing landscape in Bundaberg East - Kalkie consists of 84.7% houses and 15.3% other dwellings (incorporating units, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasted with 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings across Regional Qld. Outright home ownership mirrors the Regional Qld proportion at 34.5%, with mortgaged properties comprising 32.4% and rental accommodation accounting for 33.2%. Monthly mortgage payments show a median of $1,324 compared to $1,655 in Regional Qld, while median weekly rent is $290 against $345 regionally. Compared with national benchmarks of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for weekly rents, local housing costs are notably lower.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bundaberg East - Kalkie counted 2,215 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,356 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the predominant living arrangement, representing 70.9% of all households; this includes 29.8% couples without children, 26.2% couples with children, and 13.9% single parent families. The remaining 29.1% comprises non-family setups, made up of 26.4% lone person households and 2.6% group households. The median household occupancy of 2.5 people aligns directly with the Regional Qld benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.2% of adults in Bundaberg East - Kalkie hold a university qualification, including 11.2% with a bachelor degree and 2.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.4% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,680 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 994 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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Attainment levels highlight lower rates of tertiary qualifications in the area, with 15.2% of residents holding higher education degrees compared to the 30.4% national benchmark. Bachelor degrees represent the primary higher education credential at 11.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational and technical training is widely held, with 38.9% of individuals aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, including advanced diplomas (8.5%) and certificates (30.4%). Participation across educational institutions is prominent, with 28.3% of the community undertaking formal study. This cohort comprises 10.1% attending primary education, 9.6% enrolled in secondary education, and 3.0% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Bundaberg East - Kalkie means driving: households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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The public transit network within Bundaberg East - Kalkie includes 15 active stops accommodating bus services. These facilities are connected by 2 separate routes delivering 81 weekly passenger trips in total. Accessibility remains sound, with residents located an average of 391 meters from their closest transit facility. As an outward-commuting residential community, private vehicles serve as the primary transport mode at 95%, with average vehicle ownership recorded at 1.4 per household. Census data from 2021 recorded 4.6% of residents working from home, potentially reflecting COVID-19 settings. Transit services provide an average frequency of 11 trips per day across the network, translating to approximately 5 weekly trips per stop.
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62.6% of residents in Bundaberg East - Kalkie report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 80% of areas nationally. 8.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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 analyzed by AreaSearch around mortality and chronic illnesses indicate notable local health challenges, with higher rates of general health conditions that become more pronounced among older cohorts. Private health insurance take-up is moderate, covering roughly 50% of residents (~3,111 people), which sits below the 52.5% recorded across Regional Qld and the 55.7% national average. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health concerns in the community, diagnosed in 10.6 and 9.2% of residents respectively, while 62.6% of residents reported having no diagnosed chronic medical conditions compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Chronic ailments present notable challenges among working-age individuals. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.3% of the population (1,377 people), exceeding the 20.3% share in Regional Qld, with health measures in this age bracket showing challenges despite ranking more favorably than general national percentiles.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bundaberg East - Kalkie is largely Australian-born, at 86.6% of residents, with 7.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (30.5%) and English (30.5%). 3.3% 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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Cultural diversity metrics for Bundaberg East - Kalkie sit below national averages, with Australian citizens comprising 89.8% of the community, 86.6% born in Australia, and 92.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 55.1% of residents compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Evaluating parental country of birth reveals the three largest ancestry groups to be Australian at 30.5%, English at 30.5%, and Scottish at 7.4%. Specific demographic differences also emerge: German ancestry represents 6.4% locally (against 4.7% regionally), Korean accounts for 0.4% (compared to 0.2%), and Australian Aboriginal representation stands at 3.3% (against 3.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bundaberg East - Kalkie is 41. 25.8% 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 age distribution of Bundaberg East - Kalkie closely tracks Regional Qld patterns, with the largest divergence across the four broad cohorts measuring 2.0 percentage points. The median age remains at an estimated 41, matching the 2021 Census level as well as the Regional Qld figure of 41 from that same period. The most noticeable shift since the Census occurred among the 25 - 44 cohort, rising from 23.0% to an estimated 24.8% of the community. Looking to 2041, young to middle aged adults are forecast to drive overall population increases, adding 387 residents (25%) to reach 1,921, while cohorts covering children and young adults are expected to experience declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bundaberg East - Kalkie
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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| 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 — 166 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,804 at the 2021 Census → 6,174 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 (319011496). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.