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Burleigh Heads has an estimated 10,235 residents, up from 9,176 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,059 people, or 11.5%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years, faster than 76% of areas nationally. 651 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 79.1% of that increase. That puts 1,196 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to investigations by AreaSearch, the resident count of Burleigh Heads is close to 10,235 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,059 individuals (11.5%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 9,176 residents. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 10,055 from June 2025 alongside 651 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population count translates to 1,195 persons per square kilometer, a density level that is generally typical of the regions analysed by AreaSearch. The 11.5% expansion rate in Burleigh Heads since the 2021 census was higher than the Rest of Qld (9.2%) and the national benchmark, placing it among the faster-growing areas in the state.
The primary driver of this demographic expansion was overseas migration, representing roughly 79.1% of the total population increase, though positive contributions were also observed from natural increase and interstate moves. Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as a starting point, are used by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. In instances where SA2 regions lack this coverage, or for periods beyond 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 with 2021 data are used. Because these state-level figures do not specify age categories, AreaSearch allocates cohort growth proportions based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 data) for each age group. Looking ahead, population expansion is projected to track slightly under the median for regional areas across Australia, with the local population expected to increase by 1,094 individuals by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, representing a total rise of 8.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
645 new dwellings have been approved in Burleigh Heads over the past five years, an average of 129 a year. That places the area in the 78th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 13 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 75 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 13% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 93, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An average of approximately 129 new dwelling approvals have been granted each year in Burleigh Heads, representing 645 residences over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 86 approvals have been registered. With an average influx of 1.1 new residents per built home recorded each year over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand appears well balanced by supply, helping maintain stable market conditions, and newly constructed dwellings carry an average build value of $770,000, showing that developers are targeting the high-end market with premium offerings.
Furthermore, commercial development approvals valued at $26.0 million have been logged during the current financial year, demonstrating ongoing commercial investment. When compared to the Rest of Qld, Burleigh Heads shows comparable per capita development activity, keeping the market balanced in line with the broader region, even though construction volumes have decelerated lately. The local level of activity is much higher than the national standard, reflecting high builder confidence in the area. Recent construction approvals consist of 13.0% detached houses and 87.0% semi-detached dwellings or apartments. This preference for higher density provides more affordable buying paths and attracts individuals looking to downsize, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a clear shift away from the traditional property mix (which currently stands at 33.0% houses), indicating a decline in available land and matching changing lifestyle choices and housing affordability needs. Recording approximately 137 people per approved dwelling, Burleigh Heads displays the hallmarks of an expanding locality. Demographic projections indicate that Burleigh Heads is set to add 914 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimation). Given existing building trends, the supply of new housing is anticipated to satisfy demand easily, creating favorable purchasing environments and potentially supporting population growth above current 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 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Burleigh Heads, worth an estimated $1.86 billion. A further 186 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $51.5 billion. 64 are already under construction and 90 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and transport & logistics. 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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Very few elements impact local real estate performance as directly as changes in local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning policies. A total of 45 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a likely effect on the local area. Key projects include Isabel by Mosaic, Morris Property Group Burleigh Development, Bondi Burleigh - Morris Property Group, and GURNER Burleigh Heads, with the subsequent list outlining the most significant schemes.
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Isabel by Mosaic
Ultra-luxury beachfront apartment building by Mosaic Property Group featuring 28 half and full-floor residences and sky homes across approximately 16-17 levels, designed by Koichi Takada Architects. Mosaic Construction is the builder. Current updates show podium and early tower levels poured with facade panels beginning installation, and sales nearing sellout. Amenities include pool, spa, gym, sauna, steam room and sun deck. Pricing originally from about $4.5m.
Coolangatta Community Centre Upgrade
Comprehensive upgrade of the Coolangatta Community Centre on the southern Gold Coast, delivering expanded multipurpose rooms, improved accessibility features, a new commercial kitchen, and enhanced outdoor spaces to support community events and programs. The project is delivered by Gold Coast City Council to improve community infrastructure for local residents.
De-Luxe Burleigh Heads
An adaptive re-use development transforming the heritage-listed 1930s De-Luxe Theatre and Old Burleigh Arcade into a 14-storey luxury residential tower of 28 residences. The project by Weiya Holdings and architect Conrad Gargett retains the iconic brick facade and ground-floor arcade, incorporating interpretive displays of the building's cinema history. Residences include apartments, sky homes, sub-penthouses, penthouses and beach houses. The project is fully sold out and under construction.
Ocean Place
Ocean Place is a 19-storey luxury beachfront development featuring 29 half-floor and full-floor residences. Designed by Woods Bagot with interiors by Carr, the project is characterized by its sculptural form and modernist aesthetic, offering residents resort-style amenities including a 15-metre pool, wellness retreat, and state-of-the-art gymnasium. The development replaces a previous scheme for the site and is focused on high-end coastal living with direct beach access.
Bondi Burleigh
Approved 25-storey residential apartment development by Morris Property Group comprising 174 apartments with resident amenities including pools, gym, lounge areas and landscaped communal open space. The project received development approval following its planning assessment.
Bondi Burleigh - Morris Property Group
25-level residential development by Morris Property Group featuring 174 apartments with modern amenities and connectivity to Burleigh's lifestyle precinct. Designed by Guida Mosely Brown in collaboration with Plus Architecture, predominantly featuring affordable two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments. In April 2025, the developer invoked sunset clauses, cancelling off-the-plan contracts and pulling out of the project.
GURNER Burleigh Heads
An 18-level luxury residential tower of 55 two and three bedroom apartments with a landscaped rooftop deck, pool and private bookable amenities. Designed by Warren and Mahoney with a Singaporean landscape oasis concept and elegant Japanese design influences. Council development approval has been granted; marketing is listed as coming soon on the developer site.
Burly Residences
$540 million luxury six-star residential apartment building at 264-268 The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads. Comprises 101 prestigious residences across 25 levels with 40m of beach frontage. Features extensive six-star resort amenities including Club Burly wellness center. Delivered by DD Living and built by Gowdie Management Group.
5,877 residents of Burleigh Heads are employed, from a labour force of 6,065. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 67.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 14,889, about 145% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The workforce in Burleigh Heads is highly educated, with strong representation in critical service industries, an unemployment rate of just 3.1%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.9% over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 5,877, while the unemployment rate remained 0.8% below the 3.9% figure seen in Regional Qld, and participation in the labor force was normal (67.3% versus 64.3% in Regional Qld). According to Census statistics, a moderate 19.6% of workers operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and accommodation & food. The locality displays a clear concentration in professional & technical services, where its employment proportion is 1.7 times the regional standard. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is minimally represented, employing 0.3% of workers compared to the regional average of 4.5%. With 1.5 jobs situated in the area for every resident worker at the time of the Census, the locality serves as a major employment center, importing labor from neighbouring districts. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, the number of employed persons grew by 3.9% while the total labor force grew by 3.3%, leading to a 0.6 percentage point decrease in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1%, the labor force expand by 0.3%, and unemployment increase by 0.1 percentage points. Long-term employment projections issued in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding prospective labor demand in Burleigh Heads. These projections, spanning five and ten years, have been applied to the local workforce distribution to project future trends. Although overall national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry trends onto the occupational structure of Burleigh Heads indicates local employment could rise by 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (this represents a direct weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Burleigh Heads is $1,620 a week (about $84,000 a year), with median personal income at $883 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,773 a year against an average of $77,443. 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 most recent postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year indicates that incomes in the Burleigh Heads SA2 are exceptionally high by national standards, with a median of $57,773 and an average of $77,443. In comparison, Regional Qld recorded a median income of $53,146 and an average of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current local values are estimated at roughly $64,336 for the median and $86,241 for the average in March 2026. The 2021 Census placed individual incomes at the 64th percentile ($883 per week), whereas household incomes sat at the 42nd percentile.
Looking at income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the most common, accounting for 30.3% of residents (3,101 people), mirroring the wider regional trend of 31.7% in this bracket. Housing costs present a major challenge, leaving only 81.5% of income available, which ranks at the 40th percentile, while the SEIFA income rank for the area sits in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Burleigh Heads had 3,797 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 33% detached houses and 51% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $480 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 29.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The composition of residential properties in Burleigh Heads at the time of the latest Census consisted of 33.4% standalone houses and 66.6% alternative housing types (such as semi-detached residences, flats, and other structures), compared to Regional Qld where standalone houses made up 76.4% and alternative types accounted for 23.6%. Outright home ownership in Burleigh Heads reached 36.5%, higher than the rate in Regional Qld, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (27.4%) or rented (36.0%). The median monthly payment for mortgages in the area was significantly higher than the Regional Qld average at $2,000, and the median weekly rent was $480, compared to regional figures of $1,655 and $345.
Locally, mortgage repayments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Burleigh Heads counted 3,797 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,235 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 91% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 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 57.9%, consisting of 17.9% couples with children, 30.3% couples without children, and 8.9% single parents. The remaining 42.1% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 33.0% and group households accounting for 8.9% of the total. The typical household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
33.4% of adults in Burleigh Heads hold a university qualification, including 23.3% with a bachelor degree and 7.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 465 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,046 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 proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in Burleigh Heads is notably higher than regional benchmarks, with 33.4% of citizens aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 20.6% in the Rest of Qld and 25.4% in the SA4 area. This high level of education positions the local workforce well for knowledge-intensive roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 23.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 7.1% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Vocational and technical training is also highly prevalent, with 37.2% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.8%) and certificates (23.4%).
Participation in study is high, with 27.9% of local residents actively enrolled in some form of structured education. This proportion includes 7.5% attending tertiary institutions, 7.3% in primary schooling, and 6.3% in secondary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Burleigh Heads reaches 22 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 2,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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Analysis of local transport options indicates there are 22 active passenger stops operating within Burleigh Heads, offering a combination of train and bus services. These stops are served by 12 distinct routes, which provide a total of 2,240 passenger trips per week. Access to public transport is good, with residents living an average of 204 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the district, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 87%, while 6% walk to work. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.2 per household, which is lower than the regional standard.
Approximately 19.6% of employed residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions. Daily services average 320 trips across all active routes, which represents approximately 101 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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70.1% of residents in Burleigh Heads report no long-term health condition. 4.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.9 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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Statistics concerning health show positive trends for the residents of Burleigh Heads, with AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and chronic illnesses showing results that align with national averages. The occurrence of major health issues is relatively low in both younger and older demographics, and the rate of private health insurance coverage is very high at approximately 58% of the population (~5,936 people). This is higher than the 52.5% rate seen across Regional Qld. The most frequent health conditions reported locally were arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 8.1 and 7.4% of the population, respectively.
Meanwhile, 70.1% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. The working-age population exhibits good health with minimal chronic conditions. Residents aged 65 and over make up 21.9% of the population (2,241 people), higher than the Regional Qld average of 20.4%. Health measures for these senior citizens are strong, with national comparisons surpassing those of the younger local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Burleigh Heads is largely Australian-born, at 76.5% of residents, with 8.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.2%) and Australian (23.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Burleigh Heads is generally consistent with the broader region regarding cultural variety, with 81.4% of the population holding citizenship, 76.5% born within Australia, and 92.0% using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 47.9% of residents. The most noticeable deviation from regional averages is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of the population locally compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Regarding family backgrounds (parents' countries of birth), the three most common ancestry groups in Burleigh Heads are English at 31.2%, Australian at 23.5%, and Irish at 11.0%.
There are also differences in the proportions of other groups, with New Zealanders representing 1.3% of the population (compared to 0.9% across the region), French ancestors at 0.9% (compared to 0.5%), and Scottish heritage at 8.9% (compared to 7.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Burleigh Heads is 42. That is 2 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 31.7% 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 42 years in Burleigh Heads is very close to the Regional Qld average of 41 and notably higher than the Australian median of 38. In comparison to the Regional Qld average, the 25 - 34 age group is highly represented (21.6% locally), whereas children aged 5 - 14 are under-represented (6.2%). The concentration of 25 - 34 year-olds is higher than the national average of 14.6%. The median age of the area has decreased by 1.6 years from 44 to 42 since the 2021 Census. Specifically, the 25 to 34 age bracket increased from 17.4% to 21.6% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 7.1% to 8.3%.
In contrast, the 65 to 74 group fell from 13.6% to 11.1%, and the 45 to 54 group decreased from 12.6% to 10.7%. Long-term population forecasts for 2041 point to shifts in the local makeup, with the 25 to 34 age group projected to grow by 497 people (23%) from 2,205 to 2,703, while the 55 to 64 and 65 to 74 brackets are expected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Burleigh Heads
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 14 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 Jun 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 651 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,176 at the 2021 Census → 10,235 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 (309011225). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.