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Bundaberg Surrounds - North has an estimated 10,048 residents, up from 9,276 at the 2021 Census — a change of 772 people, or 8.3%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 65.1% of that increase. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident population of Bundaberg Surrounds - North stands at approximately 10,048 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 772 people (8.3%) from the 9,276 people counted during the 2021 Census. This updated estimate incorporates the ABS estimated resident population of 10,016 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 96 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. Offering generous physical space for residents, the local population density sits at 7.9 persons per square kilometer. The local expansion rate of 8.3% since census aligns closely with the wider SA3 area (9.3%), trailing by only 1.0 percentage points and indicating resilient growth drivers.
Inward movement from interstate migration served as the core catalyst, generating roughly 65.1% of recent population additions, though natural growth and overseas migration also contributed positively. SA2 projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline are applied across AreaSearch analyses. Where coverage is lacking or for timeframes beyond 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 utilizing 2021 data are incorporated. Because these state figures do not delineate age brackets, AreaSearch allocates cohort growth using proportional weightings derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (issued in 2023, based on 2022 data). Long-term demographic forecasts point to an overall expansion rate sitting slightly beneath the national non-metropolitan median, with the locality projected to add 795 persons to 2041 according to recent annual ERP population numbers, representing a cumulative rise of 7.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
241 new dwellings have been approved in Bundaberg Surrounds - North over the past five years, an average of 48 a year. That places the area in the 67th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 48 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% 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 construction across Bundaberg Surrounds - North has seen an annual average of roughly 48 new dwelling approvals, delivering 241 homes over the past 5 financial years. Solid underlying demand is demonstrated by an average intake of 2.9 new residents per year for each dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), helping sustain local property values. Newly approved dwellings feature an average construction value of $439,000, sitting below broader regional benchmarks and highlighting relative housing affordability. Meanwhile, non-residential activity remains modest, with $2.9 million in commercial development approvals recorded this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential focus of the locality.
Per capita construction activity in Bundaberg Surrounds - North reaches approximately 75% of the level observed across Rest of Qld, positioning the locality in the 57th percentile among all areas evaluated nationwide. Recent residential development has consisted exclusively of detached dwellings, preserving the community's established low-density setting with standalone houses suited to families desiring space. Building capacity remains substantial, with roughly 246 people per dwelling approval across the area. Over the extended planning horizon, population projections indicate Bundaberg Surrounds - North will welcome 763 residents through to 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction volumes suggest forthcoming housing delivery will easily satisfy anticipated demographic requirements, ensuring favourable buying opportunities and creating headroom for growth to exceed current population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 60 current infrastructure and development projects close to Bundaberg Surrounds - North, worth an estimated $9.7 billion. 26 are already under construction and 30 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 capital works, major developments, and strategic planning initiatives play a pivotal role in shaping regional growth. AreaSearch has identified 43 projects poised to influence the surrounding district. Prominent developments include Brookfield Estate, Bundaberg Solar Farm, Branvale Estate, and Belle Eden Estate Extensions, with key project details summarized below.
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Brookfield Estate
Master planned residential land estate in Ashfield, Bundaberg by Santalucia Corporation. Current release Stage 2C is selling with 15 fully serviced lots (approx 787 to 865 sqm), rock free and easy to build, with wide 21m and 22m frontages, established surrounding homes and quick access to the Bundaberg Ring Rd.
Bundaberg GHAG Solar PV Park
Solar PV facility proposed near Bundaberg, Queensland, originally sized at 100MW and intended to supply power for the associated Green Hydrogen Australia Group (GHAG) Bundaberg Hydrogen Hub. GHAG was a consortium of Denzo Group (trustee of the Mathews Family Trust), Elvin Group Renewables, and hydrogen vehicle developer H2X, announced in 2020 with Trina Solar Australia proposed as PV module supplier and an estimated project cost of around AUD 300 million for the combined hydrogen hub.No construction, financing, or planning updates have been reported publicly since 2020. Global Energy Monitor's Global Solar Power Tracker lists the associated Bundaberg (Denzo) solar farm, sized at 58MW and wholly owned by Denzo Group, with a status of inferred cancelled since September 2022. H2X Global's more recent public updates focus solely on its hydrogen vehicle manufacturing business and make no mention of the Bundaberg hub, and no current development application activity could be located with Bundaberg Regional Council. Project status could not be confirmed as active.
Branvale Estate
A premium residential land estate in Bundaberg offering fully serviced, easement-free allotments exceeding 1,000m2 with wide frontages. Stage 3 construction is now complete with 18 allotments sold out and new stages planned. Features rock-free, flat, flood-free lots with town water, sewer, NBN and underground power. The estate maintains high building standards with custom-built homes, providing spacious lots suitable for sheds, pools and family homes.
The Ridge on Branyan
A premium riverside residential estate in Branyan offering elevated land opportunities with access to the Burnett River. Stages 1-9 are sold out with Stage 11 releasing soon. Block sizes range from 700-1300 sqm with full services including sewerage, town water, underground power, and NBN. Located close to Sugarland Shopping Centre, Branyan State School, a new childcare facility, CQU campus, new hospital site, and Bundaberg Airport.
Branyan Local Plan Area
An 820-hectare urban expansion precinct guided by the Bundaberg Regional Council Planning Scheme. The plan facilitates a long-term phased development strategy transitioning Emerging Community land into low and medium-density residential neighbourhoods supported by activity centres. Supported by state infrastructure activation funding, the framework unlocks critical wastewater network capacity to service thousands of future homes alongside local parks and environmental corridor protections.
Belle Eden Estate Extensions
Two residential development sites adjacent to the existing Belle Eden Estate. The 23-hectare northern site is located on the Bundaberg Ring Road and will yield over 150 home sites. The 34-hectare southern site will yield over 300 home sites. Both developments are undergoing final approval stages and will provide a total of 450 dwellings.
Young Street Residential Subdivision
Approved residential subdivision on a 12.4 ha site delivering 121 lots ranging from approximately 600 to 941 sqm. The site features a reconfiguration-of-lot approval with an operational works phase.
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.
5,010 residents of Bundaberg Surrounds - North are employed, from a labour force of 5,179. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 60.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,380, about 83% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. 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 Surrounds - North exhibits a diversified mix of blue-collar and white-collar roles across multiple industries, accompanied by a low unemployment rate of 3.3% and a 7.1% rise in estimated employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 5,010, while the local jobless rate settled 0.7% lower than the 3.9% recorded for Regional Qld. Local labour force participation sits below wider benchmarks at 60.3%, compared to 64.2% across Regional Qld. Census records show that 10.2% of local workers performed their duties from home, though these figures were subject to Covid-19 lockdown impacts.
Major sectors engaging local workers include health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and retail trade. The local workforce shows notable concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where its employment proportion is 3.9 times the regional level. In contrast, accommodation & food makes up a smaller proportion of local employment at 4.3%, compared to 8.3% regionally. A comparison between resident workers and local Census working population figures indicates that local job opportunities within the area are relatively constrained. Data compiled from SALM and ABS sources by AreaSearch indicates that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 7.1% alongside a 5.4% expansion in the labour force, resulting in a 1.5 percentage points drop in the unemployment rate. This performance outperformed Regional Qld, where employment rose by 0.1%, the labour force grew by 0.3%, and unemployment rose 0.1 percentage points. National labour forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia from Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce requirements across Bundaberg Surrounds - North. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories differ substantially by trade. Applying these sector-level expectations to the industry profile of Bundaberg Surrounds - North suggests local employment could rise by 5.8% over five years and 12.6% over ten years (calculated via simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes without factoring in localized population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bundaberg Surrounds - North is $1,216 a week (about $63,000 a year), with median personal income at $571 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,606 a year against an average of $58,204. 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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Taxation records from the ATO at the postcode level for financial year 2023 analyzed by AreaSearch show that personal earnings across the Bundaberg Surrounds - North SA2 sit below nationwide benchmarks, recording a median income of $46,606 and an average income of $58,204. By comparison, Regional Qld registered a median income of $53,146 and an average income of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023 generates updated estimates of roughly $51,900 (median) and $64,816 (average) as of March 2026. Across national income distributions, Census results place local personal, family, and household earnings between the 8th and 14th percentiles.
In terms of earnings distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket encompasses 28.2% of the local population (2,833 individuals), mirroring the broader regional share of 31.7%. Despite relatively modest living expenses that leave residents retaining 87.0% of income after housing, overall disposable income tracks at only the 18th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bundaberg Surrounds - North had 3,315 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 1% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 47% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 24.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, the residential landscape of Bundaberg Surrounds - North was overwhelmingly defined by separate dwellings, with 96.6% houses and 3.4% other dwellings (including apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Regional Qld where the split stood at 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Bundaberg Surrounds - North was notably elevated at 47.4%, while mortgaged homes accounted for 35.9% and rental properties made up 16.8%. Median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Regional Qld benchmark of $1,655, sitting at $1,300, while median weekly rent stood at $300 against $345 regionally.
Compared with Australian averages of $1,863 for monthly mortgages and $375 for weekly rents, local housing costs in Bundaberg Surrounds - North remain substantially more affordable.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bundaberg Surrounds - North counted 3,315 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,591 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 39% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The household structure is predominantly family-based, representing 76.6% of all occupied homes. This total consists of couples without children at 38.9%, couples with children at 26.6%, and single parent families at 10.7%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 23.4%, comprising lone person households at 19.6% and group households at 3.8%. The typical household size across the area is 2.5 people, matching the average for Regional Qld.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.1% of adults in Bundaberg Surrounds - North hold a university qualification, including 9.3% with a bachelor degree and 1.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 90% of areas nationally. A further 33.8% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 232 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 941 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 for higher education present an area for community development, as only 12.1% of residents hold university qualifications compared to 30.4% across Australia, highlighting a key target for future educational engagement. Within tertiary qualifications, Bachelor degrees represent 9.3%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.5% and postgraduate qualifications at 1.3%. Vocational and technical pathways are well established throughout the community, with 42.4% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including certificates (33.8%) and advanced diplomas (8.6%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the population, with 26.7% of local residents actively attending educational institutions.
This student cohort comprises 10.1% in primary education, 9.9% in secondary education, and 2.2% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Bundaberg Surrounds - North means driving: households keep an average of 1.8 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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Public transit infrastructure within Bundaberg Surrounds - North consists of 7 active transport stops providing bus services. A total of 1 individual routes operate across these stops, delivering 12 weekly passenger trips in aggregate. Public transit accessibility is limited, with local residents situated an average of 5337 meters from the nearest transport stop. Given the area's residential profile, commuting is predominantly outward, with private vehicles accounting for 94% of trips. Household motor vehicle availability stands at an average of 1.8 per dwelling, exceeding the regional benchmark, while 10.2% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, subject to potential COVID-19 conditions.
Transit service frequency across the network provides an average of 1 trips per day over all routes, which corresponds to roughly 1 weekly trips per individual stop.
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61.3% of residents in Bundaberg Surrounds - North report no long-term health condition. 7.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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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Evaluation of chronic health conditions and mortality rates by AreaSearch indicates noticeable health challenges in Bundaberg Surrounds - North, where common medical conditions are somewhat prevalent across older and younger age brackets alike. Private health insurance coverage is notably restricted, held by roughly 48% of the total population (~4,843 people), trailing the Regional Qld rate of 52.5% and the national average of 55.7%. Among reported chronic health issues, arthritis and mental health issues were the most widespread, affecting 12.1 and 9.2% of the local population, respectively, while 61.3% of residents indicated they were free from long-term medical conditions compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Chronic illnesses are noticeably present among working-age residents. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 25.9% of residents (2,603 people), exceeding the 20.3% share in Regional Qld, with health outcomes among older cohorts aligning broadly with national general population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bundaberg Surrounds - North is largely Australian-born, at 86.6% of residents, with 3.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.2%) and Australian (31.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Bundaberg Surrounds - North records cultural diversity measures below broader benchmarks, with Australian citizens making up 87.9% of residents, 86.6% born in Australia, and 96.5% speaking English only at home. Religious affiliation is predominantly Christian, with Christianity accounting for 51.2% of the local population, comparable to the 52.2% recorded across Regional Qld. Examining parental background and ancestral heritage, the three most prominent groups in Bundaberg Surrounds - North are English at 33.2%, Australian at 31.7% (well above the 26.5% regional benchmark), and Irish at 7.7%. Specific variations appear among other heritages, with German representing 5.9% locally (vs 4.7% regionally), Maltese accounting for 0.7% (vs 0.4%), and Australian Aboriginal comprising 2.8% (vs 3.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bundaberg Surrounds - North is 49, older than 89% of areas nationally. 19.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Demographically, Bundaberg Surrounds - North displays a mature age profile weighted toward older family groups. Seniors and retirees in the 65+ cohort constitute 25.9% of the population as at August 2026, above the 20.4% recorded across Regional Qld, whereas young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up only 19.6% against 25.5% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 49 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and remaining 8 years above the Regional Qld median of 41 at that Census, while the national Census median was 38.
Since the Census, the middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) decreased from 32.5% to an estimated 29.6%. Demographic forecasts to 2041 indicate that retiree and elderly cohorts will see the largest expansion, growing by 603 (23%) to 3,206, whereas contractions are anticipated across children, young adults, and middle aged and young retiree cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bundaberg Surrounds - North
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago 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 May 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 — 96 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,276 at the 2021 Census → 10,048 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 (319011498). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.