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Caloundra Hinterland has an estimated 9,405 residents, up from 9,110 at the 2021 Census — a change of 295 people, or 3.2%. 253 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Density is about 21 people per 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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Demographic analysis by AreaSearch estimates the Caloundra Hinterland population at roughly 9,405 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 295 people (3.2%) compared with the 2021 Census count of 9,110 people. This updated figure is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 9,352 recorded in June 2025 alongside 253 validated new addresses registered post-Census. With a density of 20 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers considerable living space. Recent expansion has been propelled mainly by overseas migration, which made up roughly 61.0% of total demographic additions.
Projections for each SA2 region are drawn from 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia datasets using 2022 as a base. For areas outside this coverage and for periods following post-2032, Queensland State Government SA2 modeling from 2023 (utilizing 2021 data) is referenced. Because these state figures do not break down age brackets, AreaSearch integrates proportional growth adjustments based on 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region data (2022 baseline). Looking ahead, the region is projected to experience lower quartile growth relative to non-metropolitan Australia, expanding by 83 persons to 2041 under current annual ERP figures, denoting an overall rise of 0.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
295 new dwellings have been approved in Caloundra Hinterland over the past five years, an average of 59 a year. That places the area in the 62nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 59 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 83% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals across Caloundra Hinterland have averaged roughly 59 dwellings annually, totaling 295 homes over the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Given that an average of merely 0.7 people moved into the district per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), additions to the housing stock are keeping pace with or exceeding local demand. This trend widens choice for purchasers and could foster demographic expansion beyond current expectations. Furthermore, newly approved dwellings carry an average construction cost of $657,000, which sits above typical regional figures and signals a focus on higher-end builds.
Commercial approvals reaching $8.7 million this financial year further highlight the predominantly residential orientation of the locality. In comparison to Rest of Qld, building activity in Caloundra Hinterland is markedly lower, trailing the per-capita regional benchmark by 51.0%. Although construction has gained momentum lately, this lower volume of new builds generally underpins value and demand across established homes. Detached dwellings account for 83.0% of recent approvals, with medium and high-density housing representing 17.0%, upholding the low-density character of the area and appealing to buyers seeking more space. Overall, there are roughly 111 people per dwelling approval, underscoring its low-density residential profile. Long-term forecasts indicate Caloundra Hinterland will gain 30 residents by 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly figures. Maintaining present construction rates will ensure residential supply comfortably satisfies demand, creating favorable market conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating expansion above baseline demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Caloundra Hinterland
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Caloundra Hinterland, worth an estimated $35 million. A further 104 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $39.6 billion. 37 are already under construction and 48 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Community development and local dynamics are heavily shaped by strategic infrastructure works and planning schemes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 34 projects positioned to influence the area. Prominent undertakings include the Landsborough-Maleny Road and Maleny-Montville Road Intersection Upgrade, Maleny Grove Expansion, Coral Residences Maleny, and Maleny Meadows Estate, with key details on these developments highlighted below.
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Landsborough-Maleny Road and Maleny-Montville Road Intersection Upgrade
A $7 million upgrade to improve safety, efficiency, and capacity at the intersection of Landsborough-Maleny Road and Maleny-Montville Road at Balmoral Ridge. The project was fast-tracked following a serious crash and is part of the 2024 election commitment. Survey works and preliminary investigations are currently underway to identify the most effective intersection configuration and design solution. The upgrade aims to reduce peak hour congestion and improve safety at this busy junction serving the Blackall Range communities.
Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital Upgrade
A $2.8 million infrastructure project involving internal and external refurbishments to the historic 103-year-old hospital. The upgrade included a new mechanical plant, a replacement roof, and critical IT infrastructure improvements to support the implementation of integrated electronic medical records (ieMR). The works aimed to modernize the facility and enhance the patient experience while maintaining its rural health services, including 24-hour emergency care and sub-acute rehabilitation.
Coral Residences Maleny
A boutique complex of five modern, three-bedroom townhouses with a DA approval for 5 x duplexes on a 1,014m2 lot. The residences feature open plan living over two levels, modern finishes, and two-car accommodation (garage and carport). Located near Maple Street's cafes, restaurants, markets, and shops, offering a balance of modern living and hinterland charm. They are currently selling off the plan.
Maleny Meadows Estate
A residential estate in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland offering 32 new homes on elevated allotments from 800m2 to 935m2 with countryside views. The project is nearing completion with civil works underway on the final house and land packages, which are currently for sale.
Maleny Grove Expansion
Expansion of the Maleny Grove retirement village from 28 to 94 villas, adding 66 new 2 and 3-bedroom villas with premium finishes, and a new resort-style community centre 'The Lodge' with heated indoor pool, gymnasium, function room, caf', library, hairdresser, and consultation room.
Vantage Maleny
An over-50s land lease community (formerly Living Gems Maleny) in the Blackall Range, now managed by Vantage by AVID Property Group. The established community offers resort-style amenities including a heated pool, spa, gym, clubhouse, cinema, and a secure, gated living environment for an active, low-maintenance lifestyle.
Maleny Placemaking and Streetscape - Maple Street
A project by Sunshine Coast Council to refresh Maleny's main street (Maple Street between Myrtle and Teak Streets) to provide a safer, more enjoyable, and attractive experience for the community. The design includes new raised pedestrian crossings, kerb extensions, additional shade tree planting and gardens, seating and gathering areas, wayfinding signage, and heritage and cultural interpretation elements.
The Enclave Maleny
An exciting new residential community developed by RM Developments in the heart of Maleny. It offers generously sized blocks ranging from 800my to 1,728my, designed with open spaces and close proximity to amenities. The subdivision includes 90 blocks of land, with Stage 2 currently selling. It features tree-lined streets, parks, and walking/bike paths connecting to the town centre, schools, and local services.
3,897 residents of Caloundra Hinterland are employed, from a labour force of 4,103. Unemployment sits at 5.0%, with participation at 49.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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 labour market in Caloundra Hinterland is characterized by an educated populace and strong representation in essential services, with an overall unemployment rate of 5.0%. As of March 2026, employed residents stand at 3,897, while joblessness sits 1.1% higher than the Regional Qld level of 3.9%. Labor force participation remains comparatively subdued at 49.7%, well below the 64.2% recorded across Regional Qld. Census figures also indicate that 27.0% of local workers operated from home, though this was likely shaped by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. Residents are predominantly employed across health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.
The local workforce shows a strong tilt toward professional & technical roles, employing residents at 1.7 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, mining accounts for only 1.5% of workers locally, trailing the 3.6% recorded for Regional Qld. Comparing resident workers to the local Census employment base suggests that job opportunities situated directly within the community remain limited. According to AreaSearch evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics over the year to March 2026, the area experienced a 2.3% contraction in its labour force along with a 3.4% reduction in employment, causing the unemployment rate to climb by 1.2 percentage points. Over the identical timeframe, Regional Qld saw employment rise 0.1%, the labour force grow 0.3%, and unemployment edge up 0.1 percentage points. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide broader perspective on future hiring trends. Applying these five- and ten-year nationwide sector projections—which anticipate overall job growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years—to the specific industry composition of Caloundra Hinterland indicates potential local workforce growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, noting that this is an illustrative weighting model rather than a localized population forecast.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Caloundra Hinterland is $1,261 a week (about $66,000 a year), with median personal income at $630 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $40,405 a year against an average of $61,188. The average runs 51% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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Aggregated ATO postcode records for financial year 2023 published by AreaSearch indicate that Caloundra Hinterland SA2 had a taxpayer median income of $40,405 and an average income of $61,188. These figures fall below national standards as well as the Regional Qld medians and averages of $53,146 and $66,593, respectively. Accounting for an 11.36% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, present values are estimated at roughly $44,995 (median) and $68,139 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places personal, family, and household earnings between the 15th and 17th percentiles across Australia.
The primary earning band is $800 - 1,499, encompassing 27.7% of residents (2,605 people), in contrast to the broader surrounding territory where the $1,500 - 2,999 range prevails at 31.7%. Discretionary earnings post-housing costs stand at 86.6%, placing the community at the 21st percentile nationwide and within the 5th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Caloundra Hinterland had 3,637 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 1% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 56% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,700 a month. Rent absorbs 29.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.1%. 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 landscape in Caloundra Hinterland is dominated by separate houses at 93.3%, with 6.6% comprising other dwellings such as apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative formats, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings across Regional Qld. Fully owned properties account for 56.0% of homes, substantially exceeding the wider regional level, while mortgaged properties make up 28.0% and rental accommodation represents 16.0%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments sit higher than the Regional Qld figure of $1,655 at $1,700, and weekly median rent is $370 against $345 regionally.
Compared nationally, local mortgage repayments are below the Australian figure of $1,863, and rents remain under the nationwide standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Caloundra Hinterland counted 3,637 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 87% of areas nationally, against 41% couples without children. 26% 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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Family units constitute the majority of dwellings at 71.5%, consisting of couples without children at 40.9%, couples with children at 19.8%, and single parent families at 10.0%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 28.5%, with lone person households representing 25.6% and group households making up 3.0%. The typical household comprises 2.3 people, which is slightly smaller than the Regional Qld benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
32.0% of adults in Caloundra Hinterland hold a university qualification, including 20.6% with a bachelor degree and 7.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 22.8% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,256 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,034 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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Caloundra Hinterland demonstrates elevated levels of educational attainment, with 32.0% of individuals aged 15+ possessing higher education qualifications, markedly outstripping the 20.6% in Rest of Qld and 23.1% in SA3 area. This strong academic background provides solid footing for professional and technical sectors. Bachelor degrees form the largest segment at 20.6%, complemented by postgraduate qualifications at 7.4% and graduate diplomas at 4.0%. Vocational qualifications are also widespread, with 37.2% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising advanced diplomas at 14.4% and certificates at 22.8%. A significant 23.3% of the community is currently enrolled in formal studies.
This cohort comprises 7.6% attending primary education, 7.6% enrolled in secondary education, and 3.6% engaged in tertiary education.
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Public transport in Caloundra Hinterland reaches 13 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 150 services a week. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 transit network in Caloundra Hinterland features 13 active transport stops served by bus connections. These facilities are linked across 2 individual routes that provide a total of 145 weekly passenger trips. Local transit connectivity is restricted, with dwellings situated an average of 2757 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the residential focus of the locality, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicles accounting for 90% of travel and 6% walking. Households maintain an average of 1.5 motor vehicles. Additionally, 27.0% of local workers performed their duties from home according to the 2021 Census, reflecting potential COVID-19 influences.
Transit services run at an average rate of 20 trips per day across all available routes, which translates to roughly 11 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.3% of residents in Caloundra Hinterland report no long-term health condition. 7.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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 indicators across Caloundra Hinterland show generally positive outcomes, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and morbidity tracking closely with Australian standards. Standard frequencies of regular ailments are observed across younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance participation is relatively modest, covering roughly 49% of residents (~4,627 people), which trails the 52.5% seen throughout Regional Qld and the nationwide benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent diagnosed ailments, affecting 11.9% and 8.3% of the population, respectively, while 61.3% of residents reported having no medical ailments, compared with 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Working-age cohorts exhibit a higher incidence of chronic conditions. Older individuals aged 65 and over constitute 37.4% of the population (3,513 people), far exceeding the Regional Qld proportion of 20.3%. Notably, health metrics for seniors in the locality rank above both the general community and national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Caloundra Hinterland is largely Australian-born, at 78.3% of residents, with 4.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.4%) and Australian (24.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Caloundra Hinterland is comparatively low, with Australian-born residents making up 78.3% of the community, 88.2% holding citizenship, and 95.3% speaking exclusively English in the home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 41.3% of local inhabitants. The clearest divergence from regional trends occurs in the Other faith category, representing 0.9% locally compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental heritage, English ancestry leads locally at 33.4%, followed by Australian at 24.3% and Irish at 11.1%. Several other backgrounds show distinctive local concentrations relative to regional figures, including Scottish ancestry at 10.2% (against 7.8% regionally), German at 5.4% (against 4.7%), and Welsh at 0.8% (against 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Caloundra Hinterland is 56, older than 97% of areas nationally. 14.1% 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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Caloundra Hinterland features an established lifestyle and retirement community, as evidenced by its demographic distribution. Estimates updated to August 2026 show that retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) make up 37.4% of the population, compared to 20.4% in Regional Qld, whereas young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 14.4% against a regional benchmark of 25.5%. The median age is estimated at 56 as at August 2026 by AreaSearch, holding steady from the 2021 Census, which is 15 years older than the Regional Qld median of 41 from that same Census and well above the nationwide Census median of 38.
Since the Census, the share of retiree and elderly cohorts has grown from 34.5% to an estimated 37.4%. Looking ahead to 2041, retiree and elderly cohorts are expected to see the greatest increase, growing by 248 (7%) to 3,762, while children and young adults along with middle aged and young retiree cohorts are expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Caloundra Hinterland
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 11 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 253 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,110 at the 2021 Census → 9,405 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 Aug 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 (316061440). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.