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Caboolture - East has an estimated 20,589 residents, up from 17,736 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,853 people, or 16.1%. Growth has averaged 2.1% a year over five years, faster than 86% of areas nationally. 723 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 72.7% of that increase. That puts 413 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Caboolture - East stands at approximately 20,589 as of May 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 17,736 residents, this represents a growth of 2,853 individuals (16.1%). This population shift is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population of 19,929 from June 2025 alongside 723 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The region has a density of 412 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density with ample space per resident and room for future expansion. This 16.1% increase outpaces both the national growth rate of 9.3% and the state average, positioning the area as a regional growth leader.
The primary driver of this population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 72.7% of the total demographic gains, though positive contributions were also observed across all other indicators including natural increase and interstate migration. AreaSearch is using projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia for every SA2 area, which were published in 2024 and use 2022 as the base year. Where this data is unavailable, and for time periods after 2032, AreaSearch relies on projections from the Queensland State Government, published in 2023 and grounded in 2021 data. These state-level projections lack age-specific breakdowns, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections, published in 2023 and based on 2022 data, for each age group. Looking ahead, demographic shifts are projected to drive a major population rise in the top quartile of statistical areas nationwide, with the area expected to grow by 5,502 people to 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP population figures, marking a total increase of 23.5% over the 16-year span.
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896 new dwellings have been approved in Caboolture - East over the past five years, an average of 179 a year. That places the area in the 93rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 126 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 49% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 241, 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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On average, Caboolture - East has recorded approximately 179 new dwelling approvals annually, representing a total of 896 residential approvals over the last 5 financial years. For the current FY-26 period, 221 approvals have been registered. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 2.1 people moved to the region for every new home built, indicating a solid level of demand to underpin property markets. The average construction cost of these new homes is $219,000, which falls below regional averages and provides more budget-friendly alternatives for buyers. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $83.6 million this financial year, demonstrating solid progress in local commercial projects.
Caboolture - East registers about 75% of the per capita construction volume seen in Greater Brisbane, though it ranks in the 90th percentile of assessed areas nationally due to a recent acceleration in building projects. The breakdown of recent residential construction consists of 49.0% standalone houses and 51.0% multi-unit dwellings. This emphasis on higher-density housing options provides lower cost barriers to entry and appeals to downsizing owner-occupiers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a distinct shift from the current housing stock (which stands at 74.0% houses), driven by a decline in available development lots and evolving lifestyle and pricing preferences. There are currently about 91 people for every residential approval, pointing to a growing market. Based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, the population of Caboolture - East is projected to grow by 4,842 residents by 2041. The current trajectory of residential construction appears well-aligned with this projected demand, which should foster balanced market conditions without causing drastic price inflation.
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AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Caboolture - East, worth an estimated $1.98 billion. A further 121 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $104.5 billion. 49 are already under construction and 51 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development 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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Local infrastructure projects, strategic plans, and major developments have a significant influence on regional growth. AreaSearch has identified a total of 42 active projects likely to influence the local area. Key initiatives include the Caboolture Sports Complex Upgrade, the Centenary Lakes Regional Playground project, the Caboolture Hospital Redevelopment (Stage 2), and the Caboolture-Bribie Island Road Upgrade Program, with the major projects of concern listed below.
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M1 Industrial Estate
A 48-hectare industrial estate strategically positioned near the Bruce Highway and M1 Motorway. The development features 39 hectares of developable land with ROL approval for 32 industrial lots ranging from 4,000sqm to 4.5 hectares. The site is zoned for General Industry, allowing for 24/7 operations and B-double access. Goldfields is currently advancing civil works and site preparation to support the region's growing logistics and manufacturing demands.
Caboolture Sports Complex Upgrade
Comprehensive upgrade to Caboolture Sports Complex including new synthetic playing fields, improved lighting, upgraded clubhouse facilities, additional car parking, and enhanced spectator amenities. Will serve multiple sports including rugby league, soccer, and athletics.
Centenary Lakes Regional Playground
Large-scale regional playground development at Centenary Lakes featuring adventure play equipment, water play features, picnic areas, walking trails, and family facilities. Designed to serve as a major recreational destination for families across the Moreton Bay region.
Caboolture Hospital Redevelopment (Stage 2)
The $399.5 million Stage 2 redevelopment of Caboolture Hospital was completed in 2023/2024. The project delivered a new five-storey Clinical Services Building and a six-level multi-storey car park, adding 130 beds. It featured a significantly expanded Emergency Department (opened December 2023), a new Intensive Care Unit, Cardiac Care, and Palliative Care Unit. A comprehensive refurbishment of the existing hospital facilities was also completed, modernising the Special Care Nursery, Medical Day Stay, operating theatres, and pharmacy areas to support the rapidly growing Moreton Bay region.
North Harbour Business Park
North Harbour Business Park is the mixed industry and business area within the wider North Harbour masterplanned community at Burpengary East. The estate offers industry-zoned lots in Stage 1 from about 1800 sqm to 4 ha, direct access to the Bruce Highway, connected services including sewerage, stormwater, power and NBN, and capacity for warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, marine industry, retail and business uses. Stage 1 has been released, while later stages remain to be released as part of the broader North Harbour growth area.
Pumicestone Road and Clinker Road Intersection Upgrade
A $10 million upgrade to the intersection of Pumicestone and Clinker Roads in Elimbah East. The works will include significant widening and capacity upgrades, traffic signals and turning lanes, median strips, lighting and a pedestrian path and cycle lane. The project will accelerate the development of approximately 1160 lots in nearby housing estates.
Caboolture-Bribie Island Road Upgrade Program
Sequential upgrades over 20 years to duplicate Caboolture-Bribie Island Road to 4-lane median-divided road. Includes signalising intersections, new bridge to Bribie Island. Design underway for Hickey Road to King Johns Creek section with Hickey Road intersection signalisation.
Moreton Motorway (Bruce Highway Western Alternative)
Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is planning and protecting the corridor for the future Moreton Motorway, a new ~50km transport route west of the Bruce Highway between Elimbah and Bald Hills. The project is progressing in four stages: Stages 1 (Moodlu to Moorina, 7.25km), 2 (Moorina to Narangba, 15km) and 4 (Elimbah to Moodlu, 7.9km) are now corridor-protected as future state-controlled road, covering more than 30km in total. Stage 3 (Narangba to Bald Hills) is in active early planning with community feedback being invited.Stage 4 adopted a revised western alignment around Elimbah township following community opposition to earlier options; the revised route passes through state forest and rural land with proposed bridges at key road crossings. Construction of the motorway is not expected to commence for many years and is estimated to be required by approximately 2041, subject to future government funding and priorities.
9,197 residents of Caboolture - East are employed, from a labour force of 9,941. Unemployment sits at 7.5%, with participation at 61.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% 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 workforce of Caboolture - East displays an even split between white-collar and blue-collar roles across multiple industries, alongside an unemployment rate of 7.5% and estimated job growth of 4.0% over the last year. Employed residents numbered 9,197 as of March 2026, though the unemployment rate remains 3.2% higher than the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.3%, and the participation rate of 61.6% is significantly lower than the metropolitan benchmark of 70.4%. According to Census data, only 9.4% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The agricultural, forestry & fishing sector has a particularly strong presence, employing workers at 6.3 times the regional rate. In contrast, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for 3.4% of local employment compared to a regional average of 8.9%. Despite the presence of local employment options, comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests a large portion of the workforce travels outside the area for employment. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch indicates that during the 12 months leading up to March 2026, the employed population grew by 4.0% while the total labour force increased by 5.0%, resulting in a 0.9 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Over the same period in Greater Brisbane, employment rose by 3.2%, the labour force grew by 3.4%, and the unemployment rate edged up by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context for future trends in Caboolture - East. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Projecting these industry trends onto the local employment distribution suggests Caboolture - East could see employment increases of 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted projection for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate local demographic forecasts).
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Median household income in Caboolture - East is $1,319 a week (about $69,000 a year), with median personal income at $655 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,613 a year against an average of $57,419. 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 AreaSearch's compilation of postcode-level ATO data released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Caboolture - East SA2 recorded a median income of $50,613 and an average income of $57,419. These figures are below national benchmarks and compare to Greater Brisbane averages of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures as of March 2026 stand at roughly $56,363 for the median and $63,942 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Caboolture - East all placed between the 20th and 21st percentiles nationally.
Income distribution data shows that 31.7% of the population (representing 6,526 people) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is similar to the regional proportion of 33.3%. Mortgage and rent payments consume a large share of household budgets, leaving only 79.4% of disposable income and placing the area in the 17th percentile for affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Caboolture - East had 6,133 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 74% detached houses and 3% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 50% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $315 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,582 a month. Rent absorbs 23.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing stock in Caboolture - East at the time of the latest Census consisted of 73.6% detached houses and 26.4% alternative dwellings (such as townhouses, apartments, and other housing types), which aligns closely with the Brisbane metro split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. However, home ownership in Caboolture - East was lower than the Brisbane metropolitan average at 18.9%, with the remaining properties being held under a mortgage (31.5%) or occupied by tenants (49.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,582 was notably lower than the Brisbane metropolitan average of $1,863, and the median weekly rent of $315 was also below the metropolitan average of $380.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Caboolture - East are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents are substantially below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Caboolture - East counted 6,133 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,120 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 25% 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 households at 70.2%, consisting of couples with children (26.7%), couples without children (23.5%), and single parents (18.7%). The remaining 29.8% are non-family households, which are predominantly single-person households at 25.2% and group houses at 4.6%. The median household size of 2.6 residents matches the metropolitan average for Greater Brisbane.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.6% of adults in Caboolture - East hold a university qualification, including 9.8% with a bachelor degree and 1.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 33.5% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 6,558 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 980 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 levels present a challenge in the area, as the proportion of residents with university qualifications (12.6%) is well below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This difference highlights a key target area for regional educational programs. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 1.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.3%. Vocational and technical training are highly represented, with 44.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificate credentials (33.5%). The rate of educational engagement is high, with 31.6% of the population currently enrolled in study.
This group is comprised of 11.8% in primary school, 9.2% in high school, and 3.4% enrolled in higher education programs.
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Public transport in Caboolture - East reaches 42 stops on 43 routes, timetabled for about 820 services a week. The typical home sits about 360 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 transport services in Caboolture - East include 42 active train and bus stops. These stops connect to 43 individual transit routes, offering a combined total of 821 passenger departures weekly. Transport accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 355 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and the majority of workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles being the primary mode of travel for 90% of commuters, followed by rail travel at 5%. Registered vehicles average 1.4 per household. A small proportion of 9.4% of residents worked from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Transit services average 117 departures per day across the network, which translates to roughly 19 weekly departures per individual stop.
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60.5% of residents in Caboolture - East report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 96% of areas nationally. 9.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments by AreaSearch indicate notable challenges in Caboolture - East, characterized by elevated mortality rates and chronic illnesses affecting both older and younger demographics, alongside a low rate of private health insurance coverage at approximately 48% of the population (~9,800 people). This is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 55.8% and the national benchmark of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most prevalent health issues, affecting 12.2% and 9.9% of residents respectively. Around 60.5% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
The working-age cohort exhibits high rates of chronic illness, presenting significant health challenges. Residents aged 65 and over make up 16.4% of the local population (3,366 people), which exceeds the Greater Brisbane average of 15.1%. The health status of seniors in the area presents difficulties, with local statistics generally matching national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Caboolture - East is largely Australian-born, at 79.7% of residents, with 10.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (29.3%) and English (29.0%). 5.0% 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 Caboolture - East are similar to regional averages, with citizens making up 83.5% of the population, 79.7% born in Australia, and 89.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 43.8% of the local population. The most distinct variance is in the Other category, which accounts for 1.0% of the population compared to 1.3% across the Greater Brisbane area. Regarding parental ancestry, the three most common backgrounds reported in Caboolture - East are Australian at 29.3% (which is higher than the regional average of 23.2%), English at 29.0%, and Scottish at 6.7%.
There are minor differences in other backgrounds: New Zealand ancestry stands at 1.1% of the population (compared to 1.0% regionally), Maori ancestry is at 1.1% (compared to 1.1% regionally), and Samoan ancestry is at 0.6% (compared to 0.9% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Caboolture - East is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 29.7% 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 in Caboolture - East is 35 years, which is close to the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and slightly lower than the national average of 38 years. Compared to the wider Brisbane area, Caboolture - East has a larger percentage of residents aged 65 - 74 (8.9%) but a smaller share of people aged 35 - 44 (13.2%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 increased from 15.2% to 16.0%, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 14.3% to 12.9%. Projections for the year 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts, with the 75 to 84 bracket expected to grow the fastest at 69%, adding 824 people to reach a total of 2,023.
Conversely, the 0 to 4 age group is projected to see minimal growth of 3% (an increase of 37 children).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Caboolture - East
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 12 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 — 723 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (17,736 at the 2021 Census → 20,589 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 (313021572). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.