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Carpentaria has an estimated 5,284 residents, up from 4,921 at the 2021 Census — a change of 363 people, or 7.4%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 91.4% of that increase. 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 population of Carpentaria stands at approximately 5,284 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 363 people (7.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, when 4,921 people were enumerated. This population shift is deduced from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 5,284 as of June 2025 alongside 27 validated new addresses added following the Census date. Given this population size, the demographic density equates to a density ratio of 0.00 persons per square kilometer, ensuring considerable open area per inhabitant. Expanding by 7.4% since the 2021 census, Carpentaria outpaced both the broader SA3 area (1.9%) and the SA4 region to emerge as a primary regional growth performer.
The principal engine of this population increase was natural growth, accounting for roughly 91.4% of total population additions over recent intervals. AreaSearch utilizes the SA2 area projections released in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia using 2022 as the base year. In instances where SA2 boundaries are omitted or for timeframes beyond 2032, projections published by the Queensland State Government in 2023 (founded on 2021 data) are integrated. Because these state forecasts lack cohort breakdowns by age, AreaSearch adjusts them using proportionate growth distributions derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 utilizing 2022 data) across each age cohort. Looking at anticipated future demographic trends, expansion is projected in the lower quartile of regional zones across the country, with current annual ERP population data pointing to an addition of 13 persons to 2041, corresponding to a total gain of 0.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
64 new dwellings have been approved in Carpentaria over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That places the area in the 54th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. 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 Carpentaria have averaged roughly 12 dwellings per annum, accumulating to 64 homes over the past 5 financial years. With the area absorbing an average of 3 new residents per year for every home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), structural requirements are substantially outstripping new supply, which routinely fuels price escalation and intensifies buyer competition; meanwhile, newly built dwellings reflect an average value of $780,000, underscoring homebuilder attention toward higher-end, upmarket construction. Furthermore, commercial building approvals reached $1.6 million this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality.
Per capita building approvals in Carpentaria exceed Rest of Qld by 133.0%, presenting purchasers with a broader range of residential options. Nonetheless, this rate sits underneath national benchmarks, reflecting an established urban footprint alongside potential town planning restrictions. The pipeline of recent construction is composed of 77.0% detached houses and 23.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the low-density neighborhood fabric while catering to buyers seeking standalone properties and generous lot sizes. The ratio stands at roughly 313 people per dwelling approval across the area, signaling capacity for further development. Moving forward, population projections derived from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicate that Carpentaria will expand by 13 residents through to 2041. Under existing building and approval volumes, the incoming volume of residential dwellings is positioned to comfortably absorb demographic needs, fostering favorable purchasing conditions and potentially enabling demographic expansion beyond baseline expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 38 current infrastructure and development projects close to Carpentaria, worth an estimated $75.6 billion. 14 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, residential development and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure upgrades, major construction schemes, and public works initiatives play a pivotal role in steering local economic and community outcomes. AreaSearch has identified a single project likely to influence the region. Notable projects under consideration include Mount Isa-Townsville Rail Corridor Upgrade, CopperString 2032 - Northern Queensland SuperGrid, CopperString 2032, and CopperString, with the primary developments detailed below.
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North to East Australia (NEA) Pipeline
APA Group is investigating a proposed 1561km gas transmission pipeline to connect Beetaloo Basin gas supplies in the Northern Territory to APA's existing South West Queensland Pipeline, linking into the east coast gas grid. In December 2025 APA received a Northern Territory Government pipeline permit to begin corridor survey work, with the pipeline described as a potentially transformational project for east coast gas security. The NEA Pipeline would complement APA's nearly complete 37km Sturt Plateau Pipeline, which will bring gas to Darwin from mid-2026.APA holds 100 percent ownership of the proposed project, with an indicative opening in the 2030s subject to further engineering, stakeholder engagement, First Nations consultation and a final investment decision. This supersedes earlier, more generic Northern Territory to eastern gas market connection concepts, including the completed 622km Northern Gas Pipeline (Tennant Creek to Mount Isa) which already links NT gas to the east coast market.
Mount Isa Mines - Black Star Open Cut Project
Glencore is advancing a feasibility study to reopen the Black Star Open Cut mine. The project aims to supply zinc, lead, and copper ores to Mount Isa processing facilities following the July 2025 closure of underground copper operations. It is expected to create 300-400 jobs with a potential mine life of 20 years, targeting first production by 2027 or 2028.
Mount Isa Police Accommodation and Justice System Resourcing
More than $10.9 million will be invested in Mount Isa police accommodation and justice system resourcing to make Queensland safer.
Parks Improvement Program
Mount Isa City Council delivered park upgrades across 11 parks in Mount Isa and Camooweal under an $800,000 program. Works included new shade structures, seating, fencing upgrades and play equipment replacements, with staged reopenings through late 2024 and program completion by the end of FY 2024/25.
Essential Pipeline Works - City Low and high Systems
Mount Isa City Council wishes to advise of upcoming infrastructure works occurring on the Mount Isa Reticulation Network, and the Town Low and High systems, as part of a water infrastructure improvement project.
Mount Isa Future Ready Economy Roadmap
A long-term strategic framework launched in February 2025 to transition Mount Isa's economy following the mid-2025 closure of Glencore's underground copper operations. The roadmap outlines 28 pathways and 400 actions across five sectors: energy, mining, transport, agriculture, and tourism. Key initiatives include the $2.4 billion CopperString 2032 project, large-scale renewable energy generation, gravitational energy storage in mine shafts, and the development of a critical minerals research hub.
Australia-Asia PowerLink
SunCable's Australia-Asia PowerLink is a large-scale renewable energy and transmission project comprising a solar and battery precinct near Powell Creek, an approximately 800 km HVDC transmission line to Darwin, and a subsea HVDC cable to Singapore. The project has secured Northern Territory and Commonwealth environmental approvals, Singapore EMA conditional approval, Indonesian development approvals for the subsea system, and continues to progress development, engineering, commercial agreements and pre-construction activities toward a targeted Final Investment Decision.
Mount Isa-Townsville Rail Corridor Upgrade
Upgrade to address capacity constraints on the rail line between Townsville and Mount Isa, including enhancements and construction of a new rail corridor for better access to the Port of Townsville.
1,622 residents of Carpentaria are employed, from a labour force of 1,969. Unemployment sits at 17.6%, with participation at 49.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.3% 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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The local labour market in Carpentaria features an even distribution across white-collar and blue-collar occupations, supported by a healthy footprint of essential community services, alongside an unemployment rate of 17.6%. As of March 2026, employed residents count 1,622 individuals, whereas joblessness exceeds the 3.9% recorded in Regional Qld by 13.7 percentage points, pointing to untapped labour potential; concurrently, workforce engagement remains subdued at 49.6% against 64.2% across Regional Qld. Census records indicate that merely 9.6% of workers carried out their duties from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time warrant consideration.
The leading employment sectors supporting local workers are agriculture, forestry & fishing, public administration & safety, as well as education & training. Agricultural, forestry, and fishing enterprises display an exceptionally high local concentration, capturing an employment share 4.0 times that seen across the broader region. Conversely, health care & social assistance exhibits lower representation, engaging only 10.7% of the Carpentaria workforce relative to 16.1% across Regional Qld. Although employment options exist locally, comparisons between the Census workplace count and the resident population suggest a significant portion of residents travel outside the area for employment. According to AreaSearch evaluations of data from the ABS and SALM for the year to March 2026, the available workforce contracted by 0.9% while the total number of employed persons fell by 2.8%, driving an unemployment rate increase of 1.6 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% increase in employment, a 0.3% rise in the labour pool, and a 0.1 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National workforce projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future labour trends for Carpentaria. These industry forecasts, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been applied to the local workforce composition to evaluate future employment trajectories. Nationally, total employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with distinct variations across separate sectors. Applying these industry growth rates to Carpentaria's occupational profile indicates projected job growth of 5.3% over five years and 11.6% over ten years (note that this reflects an indicative structural weighting and does not account for specific local demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Carpentaria is $1,279 a week (about $67,000 a year), with median personal income at $483 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,254 a year against an average of $55,889. 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 tax statistics released by the ATO at the postcode level for financial year 2023 indicate that the Carpentaria SA2 generated a median taxpayer income of $46,254 and an average taxable earnings level of $55,889. These earnings sit below national benchmarks and track beneath the corresponding figures of $53,146 and $66,593 registered across Regional Qld. Factoring in an 11.36% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $51,508 (median) and $62,238 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census positions local household earnings in the 18th percentile ($1,279 weekly), with individual earnings sitting in the 2nd percentile.
In terms of earnings distribution, the largest segment accounts for 28.2% of residents (1,490 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, mirroring regional trends where the same cohort comprises 31.7%. Although residential overheads remain manageable with 91.7% of income retained after shelter expenses, total net disposable income remains modest, placing in the 28th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Carpentaria had 1,319 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 73% detached houses and 7% apartments. 6% are owned with a mortgage, 74% rented and 20% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $125 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,042 a month. Rent absorbs 9.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential housing profiles recorded at the most recent Census revealed that Carpentaria was made up of 72.8% houses alongside 27.3% other dwellings (encompassing semi-detached houses, apartments, and alternative structures), contrasting with Regional Qld where houses accounted for 76.4% and other dwellings made up 23.6%. Outright homeownership in Carpentaria lagged the wider region at 19.9%, with remaining properties either being paid off under a mortgage (5.7%) or occupied by tenants (74.4%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments in the locality sat at $1,042, markedly below the Regional Qld benchmark of $1,655, while weekly median rent reached $125 compared to $345 across Regional Qld.
On a nationwide scale, local mortgage servicing costs are substantially lower than the Australian benchmark of $1,863, with rental costs likewise falling well beneath the nationwide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Carpentaria counted 1,319 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,416 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 22% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households constitute the primary living arrangement, accounting for 70.7% of all dwellings, consisting of 28.1% couples with children, 21.7% couples without children, and 17.7% single parent families. Non-family living units make up the remaining 29.3%, encompassing single-person homes at 26.2% and shared group accommodation at 3.1%. The typical domestic size across the area stands at 3.0 people per residence, outpacing the Regional Qld benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.1% of adults in Carpentaria hold a university qualification, including 7.8% with a bachelor degree and 1.7% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 97% of areas nationally. A further 24.9% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 837 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 730 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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Attainment levels across the locality highlight noticeable educational hurdles, as the proportion of tertiary-educated individuals (11.1%) trails substantially behind the national rate of 30.4%, highlighting a clear focus area for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degree holders constitute 7.8% of the community, complemented by postgraduate qualifications (1.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational training remains a key pillar of local skillsets, with 30.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (5.4%) and certificate-level awards (24.9%). Community participation in learning programs is remarkably strong, with 29.4% of all inhabitants enrolled in formal educational courses.
Within this student cohort, 17.1% are attending primary school, 6.4% are engaged in secondary education, and 1.9% are undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Carpentaria means driving: households keep an average of 0.9 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
Transport Stops Detail
79.7% of residents in Carpentaria report no long-term health condition. 2.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 11.2 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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Demographic health evaluations from AreaSearch indicate notable medical vulnerabilities across Carpentaria regarding mortality outcomes and chronic condition prevalence, with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts, while private hospital coverage is constrained, covering approximately 48% of the community (~2,509 people). This coverage level sits below the 52.5% recorded throughout Regional Qld and trails the national average of 55.7%. The primary chronic conditions documented among the local population are diabetes and asthma, diagnosed in 6.0 and 4.7% of residents, respectively, whereas 79.7% reported being entirely free of medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Working-age adults display favorable vitality with minimal chronic health issues. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 10.7% of the populace (565 people), lower than the 20.3% observed across Regional Qld. Furthermore, health measures among the elderly demographic track above average, achieving national rankings that exceed those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Carpentaria is largely Australian-born, at 94.9% of residents, with 11.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian Aboriginal (54.7%) and Australian (16.7%). 54.7% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity place Carpentaria below wider population benchmarks, with 89.1% of residents holding Australian citizenship, 94.9% born within Australia, and 88.7% speaking solely English in the domestic environment. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, which includes 43.2% of the local population. Nevertheless, a distinct concentration emerges within the Other category, which represents 7.0% of residents—a level markedly above the Regional Qld share of 0.8%. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (based on parental birthplace), the three principal groups across Carpentaria are Australian Aboriginal heritage, representing 54.7% of the community compared to the regional figure of 3.9%, Australian heritage at 16.7% compared to 26.5% regionally, and English lineage at 12.0% against 29.6% across Regional Qld.
In addition, specific community representations show distinctive divergence, with Samoan background noted at 0.1% within Carpentaria compared to 0.2% across the wider region.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Carpentaria is 30, younger than 97% of areas nationally. 31.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age profile of Carpentaria is skewed noticeably toward younger demographics. Children and younger individuals (0 - 24) comprise 39.3% of the community as at August 2026, relative to 29.6% throughout Regional Qld, whereas seniors and retirees (65+) represent 10.7% against a regional benchmark of 20.4%. AreaSearch estimates the area's median age at 30 as at August 2026, matching the level from the 2021 Census, which sits 11 years beneath the Regional Qld median of 41 years from that Census and below the national median of 38 from the same Census.
Since that period, mature working cohorts and early retirees (45 - 64) have decreased from 23.1% to an estimated 20.8%. Looking forward to 2041, early-to-mid career adults (25 - 44) will drive the majority of growth by adding 180 residents (12%) to reach 1,721, while younger cohorts and older working-age groups are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Carpentaria
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
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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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 27 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,921 at the 2021 Census → 5,284 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 (315021404). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.