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Burrum - Fraser has an estimated 11,970 residents, up from 10,594 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,376 people, or 13.0%. Growth has averaged 2.9% a year over five years, faster than 80% of areas nationally. 478 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 85.0% 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Burrum - Fraser stands at approximately 11,970 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,376 people (13.0%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 10,594 residents. This calculation is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 11,970 in June 2025 combined with 478 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting population density is 4.3 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious living environment. The 13.0% expansion rate in Burrum - Fraser since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 region (9.0%) and the Rest of Qld, positioning it as a leading growth zone.
Recent population gains were largely fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 85.0% of the total increase. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch for SA2 areas. For SA2 areas excluded from that release, or for projections extending beyond 2032, the Queensland State Government SA2 projections from 2023 (utilizing 2021 data) are adopted. Because state-level projections lack age breakdowns, AreaSearch scales cohort growth proportionally using ABS Greater Capital Region projections from 2023 (with a 2022 baseline). Looking at long-term demographic shifts, the population is projected to expand by 1,421 residents up to 2041 based on recent annual ERP figures, representing a total gain of 11.9% over the 16 years, which is slightly below the median growth pace for non-metropolitan Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
758 new dwellings have been approved in Burrum - Fraser over the past five years, an average of 151 a year. That places the area in the 93rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 13 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 125 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 87% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 238, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Annual residential approvals in Burrum - Fraser average approximately 151 dwellings, with a total of 758 properties approved during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and an additional 219 approved during FY-26 so far. Healthy demand is indicated by an average of 2.1 new occupants per dwelling over the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, a factor supporting local real estate values. The average construction cost for these new dwellings is $328,000, which aligns with regional trends. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $2.5 million have been logged in the current financial year, underlining the dominant residential profile of the locality.
Per capita construction activity in Burrum - Fraser is 109.0% higher than in the Rest of Qld, offering broader purchasing opportunities. This rate sits substantially above the nationwide average, showing strong developer engagement. Detached houses comprise 87.0% of new construction, with medium and high-density formats making up the remaining 13.0%, thereby preserving the low-density residential environment favored by families. There are roughly 63 people per approved dwelling, signaling a growing marketplace. Based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, Burrum - Fraser is projected to gain 1,421 residents by 2041. The current pace of home building suggests housing supply is positioned to satisfy this demand, maintaining favorable purchasing options and potentially supporting growth above current projections.
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AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Burrum - Fraser, worth an estimated $19.1 billion. A further 57 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $37.7 billion. 19 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and tourism. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning decisions significantly affect regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 105 projects with potential local impacts. Principal initiatives include the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program, the Torbanlea Pialba Road Upgrade, the Maryborough - Hervey Bay Road and Pialba - Burrum Heads Road Intersection Upgrade, and the BayWest City Centre, with key details provided below.
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Queensland Train Manufacturing Program
The Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP) is delivering 65 new six-car passenger trains for the South East Queensland rail network. Trains will be built at a purpose-built 130-hectare manufacturing facility at Torbanlea in the Fraser Coast region, and stabled and maintained at a new 66-hectare rail facility at Ormeau on the Gold Coast. Awarded to Downer in June 2023 as a Design, Build, Maintain contract, with Hyundai Rotem supplying car body sub-components from a roll-forming factory in Maryborough.As of April 2026 the Torbanlea manufacturing building is fully enclosed with all external walls and roofing complete, and crews are progressing internal fit-out and testing works. The first train is expected to be completed and begin testing in late 2026, with passenger service from 2027 and the full fleet in service by 2032 ahead of the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games. The program supports approximately 800 construction and manufacturing jobs and a total of around 1,300 jobs over its life, with about 200 frontline tradespeople and 100 professional staff to be employed at the Torbanlea facility from 2026.
Queensland Train Manufacturing Program
Queensland Government program to deliver 65 new six-car passenger trains for the South East Queensland network, supported by a purpose-built train manufacturing facility at Torbanlea and a 66ha maintenance and stabling rail facility at Ormeau. Downer holds the Design Build Maintain contract. Construction is underway at both sites, with the Torbanlea manufacturing building fully enclosed by April 2026 and fit out, testing, internal services, rail corridor and commissioning works progressing. The first train is anticipated to enter passenger service in 2027 and all 65 trains are expected to be in service by 2032.
Torbanlea Pialba Road Upgrade
Upgraded approximately 6.3 km of Torbanlea-Pialba Road with widening and realignment, pavement and drainage works, lighting, local road and property access upgrades, five intersection upgrades, and a new four-span bridge over Beelbi Creek to improve flood immunity, safety, and regional connectivity.
Dundowran Industrial Park
Dundowran Industrial Park is a masterplanned industrial estate in Hervey Bay developed by AHC Limited. Stages 1 to 3 are sold out. Stage 4 civil works commenced in September 2025 and reached practical completion during 2026 with most lots sold or under contract. Future stages remain planned. The estate provides fully serviced medium impact industrial land with design and construct opportunities and excellent B-double access.
BayWest City Centre
A mixed-use retail and commercial precinct at the northern end of Dundowran Industrial Park, Hervey Bay. Development-approved to include a major supermarket (Aldi), a tavern, Hervey Bay's third McDonald's, a service station, a childcare centre, and various specialty retail and food outlets. The precinct is positioned to serve the fast-growing Nikenbah-Dundowran residential corridor, approximately 4km west of the Hervey Bay Town Centre. Construction was anticipated to commence in 2025.
Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road and Pialba-Burrum Heads Road Intersection Upgrade
A jointly funded Australian and Queensland Government upgrade of the Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road and Pialba-Burrum Heads Road intersection at Eli Waters and Urraween, on the southern approach to Hervey Bay. The intersection will be signalised to control vehicle movements and reduce crash risk, with Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road duplicated from two to four lanes on the southern approach between Urraween Road and the intersection, and Pialba-Burrum Heads Road duplicated from two to four lanes west of the intersection to Scrub Hill Road.Dual turn lanes will be installed on the Pialba-Burrum Heads Road leg to accommodate major turning movements. Pedestrian and bike rider facilities are also being upgraded, including shared paths and signalised crossings at the intersection. Stage 1 accommodation works, covering site preparation, fencing, signage and service adjustments in readiness for major construction, commenced in August 2024 and have continued through 2025. The Australian Government's Infrastructure Investment Program lists major construction as starting in mid 2026 with completion expected by late 2027. Total investment is listed at $55.35 million under QTRIP 2024-25 to 2027-28, comprising $35.28 million from the Australian Government and $20.07 million from the Queensland Government, against an original 2021 commitment of $44.1 million. The upgrade targets peak hour congestion and safety at one of the busiest intersections serving the growing Fraser Coast region.
Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road and Pialba-Burrum Heads Road Intersection Upgrade
Stage 1 construction commenced in August 2024 for a major intersection upgrade at Eli Waters. The $44.1 million project will signalize the intersection and duplicate roads from 2 to 4 lanes on the southern approach and western leg. The upgrade includes enhanced pedestrian and cycling facilities with shared paths and signalized crossings, improving safety and traffic flow for all road users. The project addresses current capacity constraints and supports future growth in the Fraser Coast region.
Fraser Coast Sports and Recreation Precinct
A major multi-stage sporting precinct development across 60+ hectares in Nikenbah. Features sporting fields and playing surfaces for football, AFL, rugby, cricket, hockey, netball, tennis, athletics, plus community clubhouse with grandstand seating, floodlighting, and parking for 300 vehicles. Draft master plan endorsed in 2023, supporting community health and regional sporting excellence.
4,576 residents of Burrum - Fraser are employed, from a labour force of 4,774. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 45.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,346, about 86% 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 workforce in Burrum - Fraser is evenly distributed between white and blue collar occupations, with strong representation in essential service industries. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, and annual employment growth is estimated at 8.3%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,576, with the unemployment rate sitting 0.2% above the 3.9% recorded in Regional Qld. Workforce participation is notably low at 45.4% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that only 10.5% of workers operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic lockdowns.
The dominant employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Health care & social assistance shows a strong local concentration, with its share of employment reaching 1.2 times the Regional Qld level. In contrast, education & training is less prominent, accounting for 7.3% of local employment compared to 9.1% across the region. A comparison of the Census working population against resident workers suggests local job opportunities are relatively scarce. AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics shows that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 8.3% and the labor force grew by 5.3%, which drove a 2.6 percentage point reduction in unemployment. Over the same timeframe in Regional Qld, employment ticked up by 0.1%, the labor force increased by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate rose by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future demand in Burrum - Fraser. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of change varies widely by sector. Extrapolating these industry projections to the local workforce mix suggests employment in Burrum - Fraser could rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, representing a basic weighted calculation that excludes localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Burrum - Fraser is $976 a week (about $51,000 a year), with median personal income at $488 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,262 a year against an average of $51,940. 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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Based on the ATO postcode statistics released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Burrum - Fraser SA2 recorded a median income of $41,262 and an average income of $51,940. These figures sit below national benchmarks, compared to a median of $53,146 and average of $66,593 in Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would stand at approximately $45,949 for the median and $57,840 for the average. Census data places household, family, and individual incomes in Burrum - Fraser within the 2nd and 2nd percentiles nationally.
Looking at income brackets, 31.5% of the population (representing 3,770 residents) earn between $400 - 799 weekly, which differs from metropolitan areas where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is largest at 31.7%. The presence of 40.2% of taxpayers in brackets below $800 per week reflects economic pressures on many households. After housing costs, residents retain 85.9% of their income, which ranks in the 5th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Burrum - Fraser had 4,277 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 2% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 54% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 30.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the last Census, residential properties in Burrum - Fraser consisted of 94.6% houses and 5.4% other formats such as apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative dwellings, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in Burrum - Fraser were notably higher than in Regional Qld, standing at 54.2%, with mortgaged properties making up 27.6% and rental properties accounting for 18.2%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,300 was lower than the Regional Qld median of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $300, compared to $345 in Regional Qld.
Nationally, mortgage payments in Burrum - Fraser are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Burrum - Fraser counted 4,277 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,833 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 91% of areas nationally, against 42% couples without children. 26% 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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Families make up the majority of households at 70.4%, consisting of couples with children at 18.3%, couples without children at 41.8%, and single-parent households at 9.2%. Non-family households account for 29.6%, with single-person households representing 25.8% and group households making up 3.8%. The median household size is 2.3 individuals, which is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
10.9% of adults in Burrum - Fraser hold a university qualification, including 7.8% with a bachelor degree and 1.5% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 95% of areas nationally. A further 34.0% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 280 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 913 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment is low in the region, with the university qualification rate of 10.9% falling below the Australian average of 30.4%, representing a potential focus area for learning programs. Bachelor degrees account for 7.8% of qualifications, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.6% and postgraduate credentials at 1.5%. Vocational skills are common, with 43.7% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificates at 34.0%. A total of 22.4% of local residents are enrolled in formal study. This comprises 8.7% in primary school, 7.7% in secondary school, and 1.5% attending tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Burrum - Fraser means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 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 transport services in Burrum - Fraser include 42 active bus stops. These stops are served by 3 separate routes, which provide a combined total of 97 weekly passenger trips. Public transit access is limited, with residents living an average of 3609 meters from their nearest stop. The area is predominantly residential, leading to high outward commuting rates, with private vehicles serving as the primary transport mode for 92% of commuters and walking accounting for 4%. Dwelling units average 1.5 vehicles. A relatively low 10.5% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.
Across all routes, public transport runs at an average frequency of 13 trips per day, which translates to roughly 2 weekly trips per stop.
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54.3% of residents in Burrum - Fraser report no long-term health condition. 10.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic illness, Burrum - Fraser exhibits notable health issues across younger and older cohorts, with private health insurance coverage rates sitting at a low level of roughly 46% of the population (~5,482 people). This compares to a rate of 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues identified in the region are arthritis, affecting 14.6% of residents, and mental health conditions, affecting 9.5%. Only 54.3% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Chronic disease rates are elevated among the working-age cohort. Residents aged 65 and over make up 35.8% of the local population (4,286 people), compared to 20.4% in Regional Qld. Senior health indicators exhibit some difficulties, with national rankings aligning closely with the broader population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Burrum - Fraser is largely Australian-born, at 85.1% of residents, with 2.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.3%) and Australian (30.0%). 3.5% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics in Burrum - Fraser are lower than average, with 85.1% of residents born in Australia, 90.1% holding citizenship, and 97.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 52.8% of the population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. The primary ancestral lines in Burrum - Fraser are English at 34.3%, Australian at 30.0%, and Scottish at 8.2%. Specific differences exist compared to regional patterns, with German ancestry overrepresented at 5.5% of the population (compared to 4.7% regionally), Australian Aboriginal ancestry representing 3.5% (compared to 3.9%), and New Zealand ancestry at 0.7% (compared to 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Burrum - Fraser is 55, older than 96% of areas nationally. 15.4% 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 in Burrum - Fraser is 55, which is higher than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national average of 38. The area has an elevated concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 (21.8%) compared to Regional Qld, but fewer residents aged 25 - 34 (7.2%). The proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 is higher than the national figure of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age cohort has grown from 9.2% to 11.4% of the population, whereas the 5 to 14 group fell from 10.4% to 8.4% and the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 11.8% to 10.8%.
Demographic projections for 2041 indicate changes in the age structure, with the 75 to 84 cohort projected to grow by 29% (an increase of 392 people) to reach 1,755 from 1,362. Residents aged 65+ are expected to account for 69% of total population growth, while the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 age groups are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Burrum - Fraser
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 478 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,594 at the 2021 Census → 11,970 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 (319051522). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.