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Caloundra - Kings Beach has an estimated 7,177 residents, up from 6,973 at the 2021 Census — a change of 204 people, or 2.9%. 363 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,799 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch indicate that the population of Caloundra - Kings Beach stands at approximately 7,177 as of Aug 2026. This represents a 204-person gain (2.9%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 6,973 individuals. This trajectory is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 7,094 recorded in June 2025 alongside 363 validated new addresses recorded following the Census. Consequently, the local density is 1,798 persons per square kilometer, tracking higher than the standard across nationally evaluated markets. Inbound overseas migration served as the primary catalyst for demographic expansion, providing virtually all population growth in recent times.
Projections published jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 (anchored to 2022) serve as the benchmark for SA2 modelling. Where local coverage is absent or extends past 2032, models incorporate the Queensland State Government SA2 projections released in 2023 utilizing 2021 baseline data. Because state datasets omit cohort-specific details, age group distributions apply weightings derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (issued in 2023 based on 2022 figures). Long-term demographic forecasts anticipate substantial gains placing the district in the upper fourth of non-metropolitan Australian regions, with expectations to gain 2,440 persons by 2041 relative to latest annual ERP records, delivering an overall increase of 32.8% across the 16 years.
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370 new dwellings have been approved in Caloundra - Kings Beach over the past five years, an average of 74 a year. That places the area in the 66th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 75 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 3% 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 planning permissions in Caloundra - Kings Beach average approximately 74 dwellings each year, with 370 homes approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because population expansion has averaged only 0.1 people per year for every home constructed across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local building activity is matching or exceeding incoming demand, expanding purchaser options and creating capacity for growth to outperform baseline forecasts. Furthermore, newly constructed residences carry an average value of $747,000 in expected construction cost, indicating developer emphasis on higher-end and premium offerings.
Commercial planning also shows steady activity, with $25.1 million in commercial approvals recorded for the current financial year. When evaluated against Rest of Qld, per-capita home approvals in Caloundra - Kings Beach register at roughly three-quarters the regional pace, while ranking in the 92nd percentile among all assessed territories across the country, supported by accelerated building momentum over recent intervals. This elevated activity relative to nationwide figures underscores high developer confidence. High-density formats dominate recent building activity, with attached dwellings accounting for 97.0% of approvals and detached houses representing just 3.0%. This prevalence of compact housing options delivers affordable entry price points while appealing to first-home buyers, property investors, and downsizers. Meanwhile, the presence of around 457 people per dwelling approval indicates a mature urban environment. Longer-term demographic modeling indicates Caloundra - Kings Beach will expand by 2,357 residents by 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Although local construction is currently aligned with projected expansion, prospective buyers might encounter increased competition as the community grows.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 19 current infrastructure and development projects inside Caloundra - Kings Beach, worth an estimated $745 million. A further 143 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $64.3 billion. 64 are already under construction and 57 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Strategic infrastructure investments, major public works, and planning frameworks play a defining role in shaping regional outcomes. AreaSearch has identified 23 key initiatives positioned to influence the area. Prominent developments include the Caloundra Centre Activation Project, the Caloundra Centre Activation Project - Community and Creative Hub, the Holiday Inn & Suites Caloundra Sunshine Coast, and the Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade (CTCU), with key details highlighted in the following schedule.
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Caloundra Centre Activation Project
Caloundra Centre Activation Project is the Sunshine Coast Council's long term initiative to deliver the 2017 Caloundra Centre Master Plan. The program revitalises the city heart through a connected creative and civic precinct linking The Events Centre, a new district library, a new regional gallery, a new town square and upgraded streetscapes through to Bulcock Beach. The transformed Library+ Caloundra opened in September 2025 in the former council administration building, designed by Wilson Architects. Hutchinson Builders was appointed in April 2026 to demolish the former building at 77 Bulcock Street as the first stage of the new town square.Detailed design of the 12.8 million dollar town square, led by consultant Urbis, is targeting construction start in mid 2026 and completion by mid 2027. The new Sunshine Coast Regional Gallery, with concept design by ARM Architecture, will replace the current 25 year old gallery and was the subject of a design competition launched in 2025. Outcomes include enhanced pedestrian links, expanded green space at Felicity Park and Bill Venardos Park, and revitalised public realm along Omrah and Otranto avenues.
Caloundra Centre Activation Project - Community and Creative Hub
Sunshine Coast Council's Caloundra Centre Activation Project is delivering a connected civic, cultural and public space precinct linking The Events Centre, Library+ Caloundra, the future town square, Caloundra Regional Gallery, Bulcock Street and Bulcock Beach. The Community and Creative Hub includes the new town square at Bulcock Street and Otranto Avenue, greener public spaces, improved lighting, pedestrian links, streetscape works on Omrah and Otranto avenues, and upgrades around Felicity Park and Bill Venardos Park. Library+ Caloundra opened in September 2025, and early works for the town square site at 77 Bulcock Street commenced in April 2026.
Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade (Section 2 - Nicklin Way Extension)
A major road infrastructure project delivering a new 4-lane connection between Nicklin Way and Third Avenue, including a 4-way signalised intersection, dedicated pedestrian and cycle underpasses, and active transport paths to ease severe congestion into the Caloundra CBD.
Holiday Inn & Suites Caloundra Sunshine Coast
A 12-storey international hotel development featuring 160 rooms and suites, including 33 one and two-bedroom suites. The project marks the first international hotel brand in Caloundra and includes ground-level retail, a 210-seat all-day dining restaurant, rooftop restaurant and sky bar, fitness centre, and an outdoor pool. Developed by Felix Capital in partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts, it is a key piece of infrastructure supporting the region's growth toward the 2032 Olympic Games.
Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade (CTCU)
A 1.6 km road upgrade and new extension delivered in two sections to improve access into Caloundra CBD. Section 1 (Omrah Ave to Arthur St) by Sunshine Coast Council will duplicate lanes and upgrade key intersections with new active transport paths. Section 2 (Third Ave extension to Nicklin Way) by Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads delivers a new 4-way signalised intersection at Nicklin Way, four lanes to Arthur St, compliant crossings, an underpass at West Terrace and separated bike/pedestrian paths.Final design was confirmed in May 2025. A construction tender was released in March 2026. Subject to EPBC Act approvals and contractor appointment, construction is anticipated to begin mid-2026 with completion targeted for early 2028.
Solara Kings Beach
Solara Kings Beach is a seven level boutique apartment building delivering 23 oversized three and four bedroom residences and skyhomes at 19-21 Verney Street, Kings Beach. Developed by Citimax Property Group and designed by Angelo Patrick Architects, the project offers large floor plans, generous balconies, and high end coastal interiors with resort style amenities including a pool, gym, dining pavilion, BBQ area and dog wash. Following Sunshine Coast Council approval in late 2024 and a subsequent planning appeal over tree protection conditions, construction has now commenced, with completion targeted from 2027.Apartments are being marketed as premium downsizer and owner occupier product with strong ocean views and proximity to the Kings Beach esplanade and Caloundra town centre.
Sunset Caloundra
An exclusive collection of 36 high-end one, two, and three-bedroom apartments situated on a hillside site in Caloundra, offering panoramic sea and Glasshouse Mountain views. The seven-level building, designed by MAS Architecture Studio, features sophisticated interiors and communal amenities like a pool and BBQ area. Construction is being undertaken by AKAM Constructions and is scheduled to be completed in late 2026.
East-West Link (Aura Boulevard to Pelican Waters Boulevard)
The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads and Sunshine Coast Council in partnership with Stockland are constructing the East-West Link connecting Aura Boulevard in Baringa to Pelican Waters Boulevard in Caloundra West. The multi-lane sub-arterial road features new bridge crossings over Bells Creek, dedicated active transport cycleways, and signalised intersections. It provides a vital transport link reducing travel times between the Aura masterplanned city and the Caloundra coastal strip.
3,085 residents of Caloundra - Kings Beach are employed, from a labour force of 3,315. Unemployment sits at 6.9%, with participation at 51.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,967, about 125% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Caloundra - Kings Beach possesses a strong foundation of skilled personnel and robust essential services employment, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.9%. Workforce data from March 2026 shows 3,085 employed residents, though unemployment sits 3.0% higher than the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld, pointing to spare capacity, while the participation rate of 51.3% trails the Regional Qld figure of 64.2% by a considerable margin. Remote work adoption stood at 16.4% at the Census, although these figures were subject to broader Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. The primary employment drivers for local residents are health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade.
Accommodation & food services shows particular strength, with local employment concentrations reaching 1.5 times the wider regional benchmark. Conversely, primary production displays minimal representation, as agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.1% of the workforce in Caloundra - Kings Beach against 4.5% throughout Regional Qld. A balance of 1.0 workers per resident documented at the Census highlights strong employment self-containment locally. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures show that during the 12 months to March 2026, the local workforce shrank by 2.2% alongside a 3.3% reduction in employment, pushing the jobless rate up by 1.0 percentage points. This diverged from Regional Qld, which recorded a 0.1% employment gain, a 0.3% increase in total labour force, and a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. Long-range projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on future labour demand across Caloundra - Kings Beach over five- and ten-year horizons, which have been aligned with local industry profiles. While national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trajectories vary markedly across sectors. Extrapolating these industry trends across the local workforce structure indicates prospective job growth of 6.9% across five years and 14.2% across ten years for Caloundra - Kings Beach (noting this is a baseline weighting model that excludes localized population factors).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Caloundra - Kings Beach is $1,122 a week (about $58,000 a year), with median personal income at $668 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,410 a year against an average of $58,599. 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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According to aggregated ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Caloundra - Kings Beach SA2 recorded a median earnings level of $46,410 alongside a $58,599 mean. These figures fall below nationwide averages and compare to Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average). Factoring in a Wage Price Index uplift of 11.36% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $51,682 (median) and $65,256 (average) by March 2026. Across family, household, and individual metrics from the 2021 Census, local earnings rank between the 8th and 22nd percentiles nationwide.
The prevailing weekly wage band is $800 - 1,499, capturing 28.3% of the community (2,031 people), in contrast to the surrounding territory where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 31.7%. Living affordability remains heavily constrained, as households retain only 80.1% of their earnings after shelter costs, placing the area in the 7th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Caloundra - Kings Beach had 3,309 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 15% detached houses and 69% apartments. 16% are owned with a mortgage, 45% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 33.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.2%. 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 Caloundra - Kings Beach at the most recent Census was heavily weighted toward medium- and high-density formats, with 84.6% classified as other dwellings (encompassing units, semi-detached properties, and alternative formats) and 15.4% as detached houses, compared to 23.6% other dwellings and 76.4% separate houses throughout Regional Qld. Outright homeownership was noticeably stronger than the regional benchmark, reaching 38.9%, with mortgaged properties comprising 15.7% and rental tenures representing 45.4%. Median monthly mortgage costs sat at $1,517, coming in under the Regional Qld figure of $1,655, whereas median weekly rents stood at $370 versus $345 regionally.
On a nationwide scale, local mortgage commitments are markedly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, with rental costs also tracking below the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Caloundra - Kings Beach counted 3,309 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 1.9 people each. 11% are couples with children, fewer than in 97% of areas nationally, against 33% couples without children. 41% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of local domestic arrangements at 54.5%, divided into couples without children at 33.4%, couples with children at 10.7%, and single parent families representing 9.5%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 45.5%, dominated by lone person households at 41.1% and group households making up 4.3%. Typical household occupancy is modest, with a median of 1.9 people compared to the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.0% of adults in Caloundra - Kings Beach hold a university qualification, including 16.8% with a bachelor degree and 4.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.7% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,248 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,027 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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Tertiary educational attainment in Caloundra - Kings Beach sits lower than broader benchmarks, with 24.0% of individuals aged 15+ holding a higher education degree compared to 30.4% nationally, presenting opportunities for upskilling. Bachelor qualifications represent 16.8% of the cohort, alongside postgraduate awards at 4.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Conversely, technical and vocational pathways show strong representation, with 37.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including certificates (25.7%) and advanced diplomas (11.9%). A significant 20.2% of the local population is enrolled in structured academic courses. This cohort comprises 5.9% attending primary institutions, 5.0% enrolled in secondary schools, and 4.4% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Caloundra - Kings Beach means driving: households keep an average of 0.8 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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59.3% of residents in Caloundra - Kings Beach report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 75% of areas nationally. 8.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.2 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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Mortality metrics and chronic illness data evaluated by AreaSearch indicate notable health pressures in Caloundra - Kings Beach, with everyday medical issues apparent across older and younger demographics alike, while private health insurance adoption is particularly constrained at roughly 48% of residents (~3,473 people). This uptake sits below the 52.5% recorded in Regional Qld and the national benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the leading diagnosed medical issues locally, affecting 12.4 and 9.3% of the populace respectively, while 59.3% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Working-age cohorts display elevated instances of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 34.2% of the community (2,458 people), noticeably higher than the 20.3% share in Regional Qld, though health metrics among the senior population outperform wider national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Caloundra - Kings Beach is largely Australian-born, at 76.5% of residents, with 7.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.4%) and Australian (23.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demographic diversity in Caloundra - Kings Beach generally mirrors broader regional norms, with citizens making up 83.4% of residents, 76.5% having been born in Australia, and 92.5% using English exclusively at home. Religious affiliation is predominantly Christian, encompassing 53.6% of the population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Examining parental countries of birth shows English heritage leading at 33.4%, followed by Australian ancestry at 23.1% and Irish origins at 10.7%. Specific ethnic representations show clear variation from broader regional proportions, including Scottish at 9.6% against 7.8% regionally, German at 5.1% against 4.7%, and Welsh at 0.8% against 0.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Caloundra - Kings Beach is 55, older than 97% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 20.8% 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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Caloundra - Kings Beach exhibits an older population structure compared to its broader region. Based on estimates updated to August 2026, retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) comprise 34.2% of the populace, compared to 20.4% across Regional Qld, while children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 17.4% against a regional benchmark of 29.6%. The median age is an estimated 55 as at August 2026, slightly below the 56 recorded at the 2021 Census, but standing 14 years higher than the Regional Qld level of 41 and above the national median of 38 at that Census.
Since that time, middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) have decreased from 29.7% of the total to an estimated 26.1%. Over the period to 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated among retiree and elderly cohorts, increasing by 954 residents (39%) to reach 3,412, while the highest growth rate is forecast for young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), expanding by 48% to 2,368.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Caloundra - Kings Beach
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 19 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 — 363 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,973 at the 2021 Census → 7,177 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 (316021419). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.