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Bundamba has an estimated 10,725 residents, up from 9,334 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,391 people, or 14.9%. Growth has averaged 2.0% a year over five years, faster than 84% of areas nationally. 333 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 622 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count of Bundamba is close to 10,725 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,391 residents (14.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a total of 9,334 individuals. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 10,405 combined with 333 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 621 persons per square kilometer, which indicates substantial space per resident and capacity for prospective expansion. The local growth rate of 14.9% since the 2021 census outstripped the national average (9.3%) as well as the state benchmark, establishing the locality as a regional growth frontrunner.
Natural increase served as the primary engine for this expansion, accounting for roughly 36.3% of the overall population gains in recent times, though all component drivers including interstate and overseas migration remained positive contributors. Projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, using 2022 as their starting point, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. In instances where SA2 areas lack this coverage, or for periods extending past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (utilizing 2021 data) are adopted instead. Because these state-level projections lack breakdowns by age, AreaSearch distributes growth across age brackets using weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 data) for each cohort. Anticipated future trends point to population expansion that exceeds the national median for statistical areas, with the community projected to add 1,978 individuals by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total climb of 15.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
415 new dwellings have been approved in Bundamba over the past five years, an average of 83 a year. That places the area in the 87th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 73 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 64% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 70, broadly in line with 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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Approximately 83 residential building permits have been issued annually in Bundamba, totaling 415 residential approvals over the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) alongside 65 recorded during FY-26 so far. An average ratio of 2.3 people moving to the locality for each newly built home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) points to steady demand that helps sustain real estate values, with new dwellings being constructed at a mean cost of $281,000. Furthermore, commercial development approvals have reached $31.7 million during the current financial year, pointing to healthy local business investment.
Relative to Greater Brisbane, the per capita volume of building permits in Bundamba is approximately three-quarters as high, though it ranks in the 88th percentile of evaluated locations across the nation, with construction activity showing recent acceleration. Newly approved projects consist of 64.0% detached houses and 36.0% medium and high-density options, showcasing a growing proportion of attached properties that provide choices across various price levels, ranging from roomy family residences to more affordable compact dwellings. This marks a clear departure from the current housing stock (where houses make up 84.0%), pointing to a decreasing supply of vacant land alongside shifting lifestyles and a call for more varied, budget-friendly housing choices. The ratio of roughly 95 people per approved dwelling highlights Bundamba's status as a growing locality. Looking forward, the population of Bundamba is projected to rise by 1,658 residents by 2041 (derived from the most recent quarterly estimates by AreaSearch). Under prevailing construction trends, the volume of new residential supply is positioned to satisfy demand, creating favorable circumstances for buyers and potentially facilitating growth that surpasses current demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bundamba, worth an estimated $659 million. A further 72 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.7 billion. 24 are already under construction and 25 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure updates, major construction projects, and zoning plans are key drivers of regional growth. In total, AreaSearch has flagged 23 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Notable initiatives include the Bundamba Creek Environmental Restoration & Linear Park, the Bundamba Industrial Precinct Expansion, the Munro Development, and the Bundamba State Secondary College Redevelopment, with the subsequent list outlining the most significant developments.
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Bundamba Creek Environmental Restoration & Linear Park
A multi-stage environmental restoration program along Bundamba Creek jointly funded by the Australian Government's Urban Rivers and Catchments Program ($3M) and Ipswich City Council ($1M). Works include streambank stabilisation, erosion control, weed removal, native revegetation and habitat enhancement across priority sites including Jack Barkley Park at North Booval. Since September 2024, over 781 metres of creek bank and more than one hectare of riparian land have been restored, with nearly 50,000 native plants installed. The broader program also incorporates Ironpot Creek and Woogaroo Creek.Longer-term plans include creation of a continuous linear park and shared pathway with boardwalks and community recreation areas.
Bundamba Industrial Precinct Expansion
Expansion of the Bundamba Industrial Precinct to deliver new serviced industrial lots, road and utility infrastructure, and improved freight access including integration with the Bundamba Bypass and surrounding transport network. The project continues to be identified by Ipswich City Council as a strategic employment and industrial growth area.
Munro Development
Azure is building the Munro development at Bundamba, comprising 100 homes.
Mary Street Road Upgrade
Upgrade of Mary Street, Blackstone, to a four-lane urban road standard extending from Cunningham Highway to Thomas Street, including an extension of Mary Street to a two-lane urban road standard from Thomas Street, Blackstone, to Robertson Road, Raceview/Silkstone. The project aims to improve traffic flow and accommodate rapid population growth in the Ipswich region. Ipswich City Council's 2025-2028 Capital Works Program allocates funding for concept design and planning and design phases only; construction funding has not yet been committed.
Bundamba State Secondary College Redevelopment
Major $80+ million redevelopment and expansion of Bundamba State Secondary College, including new teaching blocks, a performing arts centre, sports facilities, a leadership centre with rock climbing facilities, and an upgraded administration building. The school now operates with a maximum enrolment capacity of 1,124 students. An enrolment management plan was gazetted in August 2025, reflecting the expanded capacity delivered by the redevelopment.
Ecco Ripley by Sekisui House
Ecco Ripley is a 194 hectare master planned house and land community in Ripley Valley, Ipswich, delivered by Sekisui House. The project is now sold out, with around 4,000 plus homes planned for more than 10,000 residents, and has achieved a Five Star Green Star Communities rating from the Green Building Council of Australia. The community integrates extensive parklands and open space, a network of walking and cycling paths, and direct connection to the Ripley Town Centre mixed use precinct, supporting a modern, highly walkable residential neighbourhood in Queenslands western growth corridor.
Bundamba State School Building Renewal
Building renewal works at Bundamba State School included refurbishment and renewal of teaching facilities and supporting infrastructure. Current Department of Education information describes the campus as a modern education facility following previous rebuilding and renewal programs, with no evidence that the previously identified renewal project remains under assessment.
Mary and William Streets Intersection Upgrade
Upgrade of the Mary and William Streets intersection in Blackstone, Ipswich, to cater for increased traffic demands as the region grows. The project installed new signalised traffic lights and dedicated turn lanes, along with relocation of existing services, stormwater drainage works, pavement works, kerb and channelling, and new line marking. The upgrade improves the safety and operational efficiency of the intersection and delivers broader network benefits including improved travel times and reduced peak period delays.Delivered by Ipswich City Council as part of its capital works program.
5,189 residents of Bundamba are employed, from a labour force of 5,542. Unemployment sits at 6.4%, with participation at 65.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. 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 labor market displays a balanced blend of professional and trade occupations, with solid representation in crucial service sectors, an unemployment rate of 6.4%, and an estimated 11.3% rise in employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, there are 5,189 employed residents, though the local unemployment rate sits 2.0% above the Greater Brisbane average of 4.3%, and the workforce participation rate of 65.7% is lower than the Greater Brisbane level of 70.4%. Census records indicate that a modest 10.3% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been affected by public health lockdowns.
The primary employment fields for local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. The region exhibits a highly pronounced concentration in manufacturing jobs, which are represented at 1.7 times the broader metropolitan average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for just 4.6% of local employment compared to 8.9% throughout Greater Brisbane. Although there are employment opportunities within the immediate area, the ratio of local workers to the resident population suggests a high level of outbound commuting for work. AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics indicates that for the 12 months ending March 2026, the number of employed residents rose by 11.3% while the local labor force expanded by 10.1%, resulting in a 1.0 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.2%, the labor force increase by 3.4%, and the unemployment rate climb by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 released by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand trends in Bundamba. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been matched to local industry concentrations to estimate future job growth. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these national industry growth rates to the local employment mix yields an estimated local job growth of 6.0% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (note that this calculations represents a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not account for local population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bundamba is $1,388 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $703 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,982 a year against an average of $56,560. 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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The Bundamba SA2 records a median taxpayer income of $51,982 and an average of $56,560, based on the latest postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures sit below the national benchmarks, and contrast with a median income of $58,236 and an average of $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Factoring in a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $57,887 (median) and $62,985 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes in Bundamba are positioned modestly, placing between the 27th and 28th percentiles nationally.
Looking at income brackets, the cohort earning between $1,500 - 2,999 contains 34.6% of the population (3,710 individuals), which aligns with the regional average of 33.3% in this same band. Financial strain from housing costs is pronounced, leaving residents with only 83.7% of their income, which ranks in the 27th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bundamba had 3,511 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 2% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 21.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, the housing mix in Bundamba consisted of 84.5% detached houses and 15.5% alternative dwellings (such as townhouses, apartments, and other property types), compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% alternative dwellings across metropolitan Brisbane. The home ownership rate in Bundamba trailed the metropolitan Brisbane level, standing at 24.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with mortgages (34.4%) or tenants (41.2%). The median monthly payment for home loans in the area was significantly below the Brisbane metropolitan average of $1,863, recorded at $1,300, while the median weekly rental cost was $300, compared to $380 in Greater Brisbane.
Nationally, Bundamba's mortgage payments are notably lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bundamba counted 3,511 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,034 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of local households at 68.4%, consisting of couples with children at 24.5%, couples without children at 24.6%, and single parents at 17.0%. The remaining 31.6% consists of non-family households, with single-person households representing 27.4% and group living situations accounting for 4.2%. The average household size of 2.5 residents is slightly below the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.7% of adults in Bundamba hold a university qualification, including 9.9% with a bachelor degree and 2.1% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 87% of areas nationally. A further 31.7% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,372 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 889 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The locality displays lower levels of higher education, with university graduation rates at 13.7%, which is well below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This gap presents both a community hurdle and a target for educational development programs. Bachelor degrees represent the largest segment at 9.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Practical and vocational qualifications are highly prevalent, with 42.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a trade credential, split between advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 31.7%. Enrolment levels in education are quite high, with 29.1% of local residents actively participating in formal study.
This student population includes 11.0% attending primary school, 8.0% in high school, and 3.6% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bundamba reaches 57 stops on 60 routes, timetabled for about 1,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 transit networks in the area include 57 active stops, offering a combination of rail and bus services. These stops accommodate 60 unique routes that deliver 1,851 passenger trips each week. Transit access is rated highly, with homes located an average of 264 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 89% and trains used by 7%. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.3. A relatively small share of residents work from home, recorded at 10.3% in the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Transit services average 264 trips per day across all local routes, which translates to roughly 32 weekly trips for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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60.5% of residents in Bundamba report no long-term health condition. 8.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.5% 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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AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and chronic illness rates points to significant health issues within Bundamba, with common ailments appearing regularly across the population, particularly among older age cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is very low at around 48% (~5,094 people). This is lower than the Greater Brisbane rate of 55.8% and the national average of 55.7%. Psychological health concerns and asthma represent the most frequent medical issues in the area, affecting 11.9 and 10.5% of the population, respectively, while 60.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
The working-age population exhibits high rates of long-term illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 15.4% of the community (1,653 people). Senior health outcomes present challenges, though they rank more favorably on a national scale than the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bundamba is largely Australian-born, at 82.3% of residents, with 10.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.4%) and Australian (27.4%). 4.7% 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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Bundamba exhibits lower levels of multicultural representation than average, with citizens making up 85.1% of the population, 82.3% born in Australia, and 89.8% speaking only English at home. Christianity stands as the dominant religious affiliation, representing 47.6% of residents. The most distinct statistical overrepresentation is observed in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population, matching the 0.1% recorded across Greater Brisbane. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Bundamba are English (28.4%), Australian (27.4%), and Scottish (7.7%). There are also notable differences in the proportions of other ethnic backgrounds: Samoan ancestry is highly overrepresented at 2.0% of the population (compared to 0.9% across the region), German at 5.7% (compared to 4.2%), and Maori at 1.2% (compared to 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bundamba is 36. 28.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 36 years in Bundamba matches the Greater Brisbane average of 36, making it slightly younger than the national average of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket is highly represented at 11.8% compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 35 - 44 cohort is less common at 13.5%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 4.2% to 5.2%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 13.6% to 12.0%, and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.8% to 11.6%.
Projections for 2041 point to major shifts in the local age structure. The 45 to 54 bracket is expected to grow steadily, rising by 375 people (30%) from 1,246 to 1,622. Notably, residents aged 65 and over will make up 51% of the total population growth, showing the aging of the community. Conversely, the cohorts aged 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 are projected to experience declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bundamba
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
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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 | Aug 2026 this month all 8 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 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 — 333 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,334 at the 2021 Census → 10,725 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 (310031284). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.