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Capalaba has an estimated 19,414 residents, up from 18,254 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,160 people, or 6.4%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. 164 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 66.3% of that increase. That puts 1,028 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Capalaba stands at approximately 19,414 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,160 people (6.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the recorded population was 18,254 people. This shift is calculated using the estimated resident population of 19,277 provided by the ABS as of June 2025 alongside 164 validated new addresses identified since the Census date. This population level yields a density of 1,027 persons per square kilometer, a figure that aligns closely with the typical averages observed across various areas evaluated by AreaSearch.
The 6.4% expansion rate in Capalaba since the 2021 census was higher than the SA3 area (5.4%), positioning it as a local growth frontrunner. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth, accounting for roughly 66.3% of the total population gains in recent times. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 area. For SA2 areas where this data is unavailable, or for periods after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 data are used instead. These state-level forecasts do not segment by age group; therefore, where they are applied, AreaSearch distributes growth across age brackets using proportional weightings derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each cohort. When considering projected demographic trends, forecasts indicate a contraction in the overall population, with the total dropping by 64 persons by 2041 under this approach. Nonetheless, expansion is expected within particular age cohorts, particularly the 75 to 84 age group, which is forecast to increase by 710 people. See the age section for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
317 new dwellings have been approved in Capalaba over the past five years, an average of 63 a year. That places the area in the 65th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 51 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 47% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 59, broadly in line with 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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An average of approximately 63 new residential approvals have been granted annually in Capalaba, resulting in 317 homes over the past 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 55 approvals have been registered. With an average of 1.7 new residents per year per constructed dwelling recorded over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand and supply appear balanced, leading to steady conditions in the market, while new buildings are put up at an average cost of $323,000. Furthermore, commercial approvals worth $22.3 million have been logged this financial year, showing ongoing commercial investment.
In comparison to Greater Brisbane, Capalaba records comparable per capita construction rates, supporting market equilibrium in line with regional trends. However, this level of activity is lower than the national average, pointing to a mature market and potential development constraints. New construction consists of 47.0% standalone homes and 53.0% townhouses or apartments. This preference for denser housing styles provides affordable options for entry and draws in downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a clear shift from the existing housing stock in the area (currently 78.0% houses), indicating a decline in available development sites while reflecting changing lifestyle preferences and a demand for more diverse and affordable options. With approximately 238 people per dwelling approval, Capalaba displays a growing market. Faced with stable or declining population projections, Capalaba could see reduced pressure on housing, establishing beneficial conditions for home buyers.
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 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Capalaba, worth an estimated $240 million. A further 77 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.3 billion. 19 are already under construction and 28 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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Local infrastructure projects, planning schemes, and major developments have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 9 projects that are expected to influence the area. Principal projects include the Capalaba Town Centre Revitalisation Project, Daveson Road Social and Affordable Housing, Birkdale Community Precinct incorporating the Redland Whitewater Centre, and Alexandra Hills Social Housing, with the following list highlighting the most relevant ones.
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Capalaba Town Centre Revitalisation Project
A $183 million to $250 million urban renewal initiative transforming 1.55 hectares into the civic and commercial heart of Capalaba. The masterplan features a new Redland City Council library, customer service centre, arts centre, and community hall. The precinct includes a town square, village green with a large entertainment screen, commercial office space, and boutique residential apartments. Stage 1 construction, focusing on the library and civic facilities, commenced in May 2026 to stimulate a day/night economy and improve transport connectivity.
Daveson Road Social and Affordable Housing
Low-rise development delivering 55 one, two and three bedroom social and affordable homes with onsite communal spaces, car parking and sustainability features (targeting 7+ star NatHERS), led by Brisbane Housing Company with Paladin as builder under Queensland Government Quickstarts funding.
Birkdale Community Precinct including Redland Whitewater Centre
A 62-hectare destination transforming Birkdale into a world-class community precinct featuring the Redland Whitewater Centre, an Olympic-standard venue for the Brisbane 2032 Games. The precinct includes 38.8 hectares of conservation area, the heritage-listed Willards Farm, and a WWII Radio Receiving Station. It serves as a swift-water rescue training hub for emergency services and includes a public swimming lagoon, adventure playground, and seven community hubs focused on innovation, entertainment, and recreation.
Alexandra Hills Social Housing
Three-storey social housing building delivering 20 accessible one-bedroom units for young people, with shared landscaped areas and 21 undercroft car spaces. Part of the Homes for Queenslanders plan and jointly funded with the Australian Government's Social Housing Accelerator.
Wellington Street/Panorama Drive Road Upgrade
Stage 1 of the road upgrade program involves a $57.4 million duplication of 2.3km of road from two to four lanes, including intersection upgrades, a shared cycling and pedestrian pathway, and a fauna underpass. Completed in 2024, it improves travel times, reduces congestion, and enhances safety for over 25,000 daily users. Stages 2 and 3 are pending future approvals and funding.
148 Finucane Road Apartments
DA-approved medium-density project for 36 apartments across four to five storeys on a 2,023 sqm site. The site changed hands in Feb 2025 and remains pre-construction pending a new owner's delivery plan and any amended approvals.
Vida Estate
Small residential subdivision in Alexandra Hills by Fiteni delivering 18 home sites (approx. 404m2 to 450m2) with an adjacent cluster of eight freehold terrace homes branded Vida Terraces. The estate is sold out and dwellings are now delivered/occupied by 2025.
Vida Terraces
An exclusive collection of eight freehold two-storey terrace homes within the Vida community at Alexandra Hills. The project delivers low-maintenance, modern living with rear-lane access, north-facing living areas, balconies/courtyards, and quality inclusions. Both stages are sold out and homes are complete.
11,129 residents of Capalaba are employed, from a labour force of 11,614. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 73.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% 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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Capalaba has a skilled labor force, with strong representation in the construction sector, an unemployment rate of 4.2%, and an estimated employment expansion of 4.0% over the last year. As of March 2026, 11,129 local residents are employed while the unemployment rate sits 0.2% below the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.3%, and labor force participation is standard (73.7% compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.4%). Census data shows that a moderate 14.7% of residents worked from home, although the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind. The main industries employing residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
The local area displays a notable concentration in construction, with its employment share sitting at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, the professional & technical sector is under-represented, accounting for only 5.7% of the workforce in Capalaba compared to 8.9% in Greater Brisbane. The presence of 0.6 workers for every resident at the time of the Census points to local job availability that is above average. According to AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, during the year ending March 2026, the number of employed persons rose by 4.0% and the labor force grew by 4.1%, maintaining a steady rate of unemployment. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.2%, the labor force expand by 3.4%, and the unemployment rate rise by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future demand in Capalaba. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While the national workforce is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary widely across different industry groups. Applying these industry-specific forecasts to the employment profile of Capalaba suggests local jobs will grow by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Capalaba is $1,738 a week (about $90,000 a year), with median personal income at $803 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,104 a year against an average of $67,785. 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 the most recent postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the median income of taxpayers in the Capalaba SA2 is $59,104, with an average of $67,785. This matches the national average, and compares to a median of $58,236 and average of $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates indicate figures of roughly $65,818 (median) and $75,485 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in Capalaba are all moderate, placing between the 49th and 49th percentiles.
Income distribution shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the most common, accounting for 36.0% of residents (6,989 people), which is consistent with the wider region where 33.3% fall into this group. High housing costs account for 16.0% of income, yet solid earnings keep disposable income at the 50th percentile, and the area ranks in the 5th decile on the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Capalaba had 6,828 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 3% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $383 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,785 a month. Rent absorbs 22.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Capalaba, based on the latest Census, was 77.5% standalone houses and 22.6% other options (such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings in the Brisbane metro area. At the same time, the rate of home ownership in Capalaba was higher than in Brisbane metro at 30.8%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (42.8%) or rented (26.4%). The median monthly payment for mortgages in the area was lower than the Brisbane metro average at $1,785, while the median weekly rent was $383, compared to $1,863 and $380 in Brisbane metro.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Capalaba are below the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rents are higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Capalaba counted 6,828 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,262 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 24% 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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Family households make up the majority at 73.3% of the total, consisting of 31.6% couples with children, 27.5% couples without children, and 13.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 26.7%, with lone person households representing 23.7% and group households making up 2.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.6 people is identical to the Greater Brisbane average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.6% of adults in Capalaba hold a university qualification, including 13.8% with a bachelor degree and 3.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.6% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,678 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,010 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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The region experiences educational challenges, with university completion rates (18.6%) sitting significantly below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This presents a clear challenge and an opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.8%, followed by postgraduate studies (3.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 42.2% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (30.6%). Participation in study is high, with 26.8% of local residents enrolled in formal education. This comprises 9.6% in primary schools, 7.4% in secondary schools, and 3.9% in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Capalaba reaches 120 stops on 21 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 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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Public transport analysis identifies 120 active transport stops operating in Capalaba, consisting of a mix of bus services. These stops are served by 21 separate routes, which combine to deliver 1,141 passenger trips per week. Transport access is classified as good, with residents living an average of 226 meters from the nearest stop. Because the suburb is mostly residential, the majority of residents travel outward to work, with cars remaining the main choice of transport at 91%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per household, which is higher than the regional average.
About 14.7% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions). Service frequency averages 163 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 9 weekly trips for each individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest stops to the center of the location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.1% of residents in Capalaba report no long-term health condition. 6.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, Capalaba faces notable health issues, with common conditions present across the population, particularly in older age brackets, while the rate of private health coverage slightly exceeds that of the average SA2 area at approximately 53% of the population (~10,211 people). This compares to 55.8% for Greater Brisbane. The most frequent medical diagnoses in the locality were mental health issues and asthma, affecting 9.7 and 8.6% of residents, respectively, while 65.1% reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
Residents of working age exhibit higher than average rates of chronic health issues. The suburb has 20.0% of its population aged 65 and over (3,882 people), which is higher than the 15.1% recorded in Greater Brisbane. Health profiles among seniors present challenges, although they rank lower nationally than the rest of the local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Capalaba is largely Australian-born, at 77.2% of residents, with 10.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.2%) and Australian (25.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Capalaba displays above-average cultural diversity, with 10.4% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 22.8% born overseas. The primary religion in Capalaba is Christianity, accounting for 50.9% of the population. The most distinct overrepresentation is in the Other category, which accounts for 1.1% of the population compared to 1.3% in Greater Brisbane. Regarding ancestry (parental country of birth), the three most common backgrounds in Capalaba are English, representing 30.2% of the population, Australian, representing 25.7%, and Irish, representing 8.2%. In addition, there are distinct variations in other ethnic groups: Maori is overrepresented at 1.4% of Capalaba (compared to 1.1% regionally), New Zealand at 1.0% (compared to 1.0%), and German at 4.4% (compared to 4.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Capalaba is 39. 23.6% 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 of 39 in Capalaba is slightly higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and close to the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Capalaba has a higher share of residents aged 65 - 74 (10.9%) but a smaller proportion of 25 - 34 year-olds (11.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 5.1% to 6.9% of the population. On the other hand, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 13.2% to 11.8% and the 25 to 34 age bracket declined from 13.2% to 11.8%.
By 2041, Capalaba is projected to undergo notable shifts in its age structure. Leading this demographic transition, the 75 to 84 cohort is expected to grow by 45% (598 people), increasing from 1,341 to 1,940. This shift highlights an aging population, with those aged 65+ representing 89% of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are forecast for the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Capalaba
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 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated 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 — 164 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (18,254 at the 2021 Census → 19,414 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 (301011004). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.