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Calamvale - Stretton has an estimated 25,443 residents, up from 22,845 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,598 people, or 11.4%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years, faster than 76% of areas nationally. 361 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 81.0% of that increase. That puts 1,289 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count for Calamvale - Stretton reaches approximately 25,443 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 2,598 individuals (11.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a total of 22,845 residents. This demographic shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 25,416 in June 2025 and the registration of 361 validated new addresses following the Census. Such figures indicate a density of 1,288 persons per square kilometer, a level that exceeds typical outcomes across national database registers. The expansion rate of 11.4% recorded since the 2021 census outpaced the national average (9.3%) and the state level, placing the area among regional leaders.
The primary catalyst for this expansion was overseas migration, which was responsible for about 81.0% of the overall population increases during recent timeframes. Projections developed by ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 using 2022 as a starting point, are used for SA2 regions. For areas where this database is unavailable, or for periods past 2032, forecasts published by the Queensland State Government in 2023 utilizing 2021 data are substituted. Since the state-sourced figures do not detail specific age brackets, AreaSearch allocates cohort growth weightings matching the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (based on 2022 records) for individual age groups. Factoring in these expected demographic developments, the locality is set to experience population growth above the national median, with an anticipated gain of 3,649 individuals by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, translating to a total expansion of 14.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
475 new dwellings have been approved in Calamvale - Stretton over the past five years, an average of 95 a year. That places the area in the 85th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 80 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 75% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 48, 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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Yearly residential building approvals in Calamvale - Stretton average approximately 95, yielding a total of 475 new dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 44 approvals have been logged. Considering that 4.4 new residents arrived per finished home between FY-21 and FY-25, demand continues to outstrip incoming supply, a trend that typically intensifies buyer rivalry and elevates prices, even as newly built dwellings average a construction value of $406,000—slightly higher than regional standards—reflecting a focus on premium builds. Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $29.9 million this financial year, pointing to robust local business investment.
In comparison to the broader Greater Brisbane region, Calamvale - Stretton experiences a low level of building activity, sitting 57.0% below regional average per person. This constrained addition of new housing stock generally helps maintain strong demand and prices for existing homes. The mix of new construction consists of 75.0% standalone houses and 25.0% apartments or townhouses, which helps preserve the established low-density feel of the neighborhood for families desiring extra space. A ratio of roughly 298 people per dwelling approval indicates a developing market. Long-term forecasts suggest Calamvale - Stretton will welcome an extra 3,622 residents by 2041, based on recent quarterly statistics from AreaSearch. Current building volumes seem aligned with this anticipated population influx, supporting balanced market conditions without driving excessive price hikes.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 20 current infrastructure and development projects inside Calamvale - Stretton, worth an estimated $1.52 billion. A further 86 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $18.3 billion. 18 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and retail. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure updates, major development projects, and town planning policies are key drivers of real estate performance. AreaSearch has identified 42 projects expected to influence the local area. Significant initiatives include the Greenbank Solar and Battery Storage Facility, Calam Reserve, Jade Calamvale, and the Brisbane Metro Project - M1 Route, with specific details on the most relevant projects provided below.
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Beaudesert Road and Kameruka Street Upgrade Masterplan
The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is delivering a major road capacity and safety upgrade along Beaudesert Road between Nottingham Road and Compton Road in Calamvale, including the Kameruka Street intersection. The project widens the corridor, installs dedicated turning lanes, upgrades traffic signals, and enhances active transport pedestrian crossings. Staged civil works and intersection construction are actively progressing.
Greenbank Solar and Battery Storage Facility
Large-scale solar farm with integrated battery storage system generating 100MW of renewable energy. Features advanced grid-connection technology and community benefit sharing program for local schools and facilities.
Brisbane Metro Project - M1 Route
The Brisbane Metro M1 route is a high-frequency bus rapid transit service along a 21km existing busway corridor, connecting Eight Mile Plains to Roma Street via 11 stations. It is part of the larger Brisbane Metro project, which features a new Adelaide Street tunnel, upgraded stations, and a fleet of 60 electric bi-articulated metro vehicles with a 150-passenger capacity. The M1 service operates 24 hours on weekends and every 5 minutes during peak weekdays. The M1 service launched in June 2025, and major construction is now complete.
Calamvale Central Redevelopment - Calamvale Laneway
Successfully completed $15 million expansion of Calamvale Central Shopping Centre featuring the new Calamvale Laneway precinct with casual dining, fresh food markets, entertainment facilities including Funland arcade and Matchroom Pool Hall, and major Asian supermarket Fresco (3,500 sqm). Project included internal mall reorientation, new escalators, lifts, improved pedestrian connectivity, and market-like streetscape design. Opened December 2021.
Calam Reserve
A rare infill residential development in the established suburb of Calamvale featuring 28 premium home sites ranging from 300m2 to 698m2. Built by Neptune Homes for Keylin, this sold-out development is located just 20 minutes from Brisbane CBD and close to Calamvale District Park. Construction is well underway with 19 of 28 lots under construction as of October 2024, with first residents expected to settle in early 2025.
Illaweena Street Improvements Project - Stretton
Construction of a new 54-space car park on Illaweena Street and improvements at the Gowan Road intersection, including extended right-turn pocket, new traffic island, no-stopping lines and new footpath connection. The project provides safer access to Stretton State College Primary Campus and improves intersection performance during peak times. Construction commenced in April 2025 and is expected to be completed in late 2025 (weather and site conditions permitting).
Jade Calamvale
A boutique residential development featuring 36 exclusive homesites in the heart of Calamvale. Located just 30 minutes from Brisbane CBD, this close-knit enclave offers outstanding connectivity to shopping precincts, culinary scenes, and urban amenities while providing a private community lifestyle with tranquility and convenience.
Browns Plains to South East Busway Connectivity
Long-term corridor program to improve public transport connectivity between Browns Plains and the South East Busway through dedicated bus priority measures, intersection upgrades, station and interchange improvements, and safer walking and cycling links. The South East Busway extension to Springwood and Rochedale Station opened in May 2025. Remaining corridor improvements between Browns Plains and Springwood continue in planning and are subject to future funding and staged delivery.
13,993 residents of Calamvale - Stretton are employed, from a labour force of 14,492. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 70.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 21,020, about 83% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education, strong representation in essential service sectors, a low unemployment rate of 3.4%, and an annual employment growth rate estimated at 5.6%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 13,993, while the local jobless rate remained 0.9% below the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%. Labor force participation matched the Greater Brisbane level of 70.4%. Census figures indicate a moderate 16.0% of the working population performed their duties from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic restrictions. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services.
Retail employment is particularly prominent, showing a density 1.2 times the regional average. Conversely, construction is underrepresented, employing 6.8% of the workforce compared to 9.0% across the region. A comparison of local jobs to resident workers suggests the area provides relatively few employment opportunities within its own boundaries. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that for the year ending March 2026, employment figures rose by 5.6% and the total labor force expanded by 4.9%, resulting in a 0.6 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. This trend diverged from Greater Brisbane, where employment grew by 3.2%, the labor force increased by 3.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points. Future labor demand in Calamvale - Stretton can be analyzed using national projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future employment trends. Globally, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with significant variations across sectors. Applying these industry projections to the local occupational mix indicates that employment within Calamvale - Stretton should grow by 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, representing a simple weighted calculation for illustration rather than a projection based on local population dynamics.
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Median household income in Calamvale - Stretton is $1,926 a week (about $100,000 a year), with median personal income at $769 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,742 a year against an average of $60,518. 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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Tax data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year indicates that the Calamvale - Stretton SA2 area has income levels below the national average. The median income for local taxpayers is $49,742, and the average income is $60,518, which contrasts with Greater Brisbane figures of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be approximately $55,393 for the median and $67,393 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census records household income at the 61st percentile ($1,926 weekly) and personal income at the 42nd percentile.
The largest income bracket contains 38.0% of residents (9,668 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring the regional trend of 33.3% in the same bracket. Accommodation costs account for 15.4% of earnings, yet healthy incomes keep disposable income at the 61st percentile, placing the area in the 7th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Calamvale - Stretton had 7,245 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 71% detached houses and 0% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,804 a month. Rent absorbs 21.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing inventory in Calamvale - Stretton consisted of 71.0% detached houses and 29.0% alternative housing types, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to a metro Brisbane split of 73.5% detached houses and 26.5% other dwellings. The rate of outright home ownership reached 29.2%, exceeding the metropolitan Brisbane average, while the remaining homes were occupied by buyers with a mortgage (40.4%) or tenants (30.4%). The median monthly home loan repayment was $1,804, below the metropolitan Brisbane benchmark of $1,863, whereas the median weekly rent stood at $420, higher than the Brisbane metro figure of $380.
Compared nationally, mortgage payments in Calamvale - Stretton are below the Australian median of $1,863, but rental costs are notably higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Calamvale - Stretton counted 7,245 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,069 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 46% are couples with children, more than in 90% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 13% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 83.9%, consisting of couples with children at 46.0%, childless couples at 23.7%, and single parent families at 12.9%. The remaining 16.1% are non-family households, which include single person households at 12.9% and shared group households at 3.2%. The average household size stands at 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane median of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
41.6% of adults in Calamvale - Stretton hold a university qualification, including 27.2% with a bachelor degree and 12.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 14.0% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 8,422 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,039 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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Residents of Calamvale - Stretton demonstrate high levels of educational qualification, with 41.6% of those aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree, compared to state averages of 25.7% in QLD and national figures of 30.4% in Australia. This strong academic profile prepares the community well for professional services roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 27.2%, followed by postgraduate study at 12.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 25.3% of residents aged 15+ holding certificates or diplomas, including 11.3% with advanced diplomas and 14.0% with certificates.
A high proportion of the community is engaged in study, with 32.7% of the population enrolled in an educational program. This student population includes 10.7% in primary school, 8.6% in high school, and 6.4% studying at the tertiary level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Calamvale - Stretton reaches 48 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 2,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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The public transport network features 48 active stops, primarily served by buses, operating within the boundaries of the suburb. These stops are linked by 15 separate routes, which combine to support 2,749 passenger journeys each week. Local transit options are rated as good, with residents living an average of 254 meters from their nearest stop. Because the suburb is mostly residential, many workers travel outside the area for employment, making private cars the main mode of travel at 86%, followed by buses at 9%. Households average 1.6 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average.
At the time of the 2021 Census, 16.0% of the workforce worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Daily bus services average 392 runs across all routes, which translates to approximately 57 weekly services for each individual stop.
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80.4% of residents in Calamvale - Stretton report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 88% of areas nationally. 3.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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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Analysis of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses by AreaSearch shows excellent health outcomes in Calamvale - Stretton, with low rates of common medical conditions across all age brackets. The percentage of the population with private health insurance is relatively low at approximately 49% of residents (~12,517 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and diabetes are the most common medical diagnoses in the area, affecting 5.2% and 4.5% of the population, respectively. However, 80.4% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 13.7% of the local population (3,488 people), slightly below the Greater Brisbane average of 15.1%. The health status of these older residents remains strong, with national indicators reflecting those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
58.1% of Calamvale - Stretton residents were born overseas and 62.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 96% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (27.5%) and English (12.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb ranks highly for multicultural diversity, with 62.2% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 58.1% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 35.6% of the population. Buddhism shows a significant local concentration at 6.7%, compared to a Greater Brisbane average of 2.0%. Regarding family heritage and parental birthplace, the largest ancestral groups are Chinese at 27.5% of the population, significantly higher than the regional average of 3.4%, followed by Other at 17.6% (compared to 9.4% regionally), and English at 12.4% (well below the regional average of 26.8%).
Other notable demographic variations include Korean ancestry at 2.9% of the population (compared to 0.5% regionally), Indian ancestry at 7.2% (compared to 2.0% regionally), and Maori ancestry at 1.4% (compared to 1.1% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Calamvale - Stretton is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 27.8% 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 the area is 35 years, which is close to the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and slightly younger than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, there is a higher proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 (17.4%) but fewer aged 25 to 34 (13.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has increased from 12.1% to 14.1% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has risen from 2.9% to 4.1%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age bracket fell from 15.8% to 13.7%, and the 0 to 4 age group decreased from 6.8% to 5.4%.
By 2041, demographic projections suggest significant changes, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 38%, adding 1,177 people to reach a total of 4,269, while the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 groups are projected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Calamvale - Stretton
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 27 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 361 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (22,845 at the 2021 Census → 25,443 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 (303051073). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.