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Carrara has an estimated 14,340 residents, up from 13,147 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,193 people, or 9.1%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 61.3% of that increase. That puts 983 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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Based on calculations by AreaSearch, Carrara has a population of approximately 14,340 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,193 individuals (9.1%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 13,147 residents. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 14,340 alongside 36 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population level results in a density of 982 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical figures across areas analyzed by AreaSearch. The 9.1% population expansion in Carrara since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 region (6.6%), positioning it as a key growth pocket.
Overseas migration served as the primary contributor, accounting for roughly 61.3% of the total population increase during the recent timeframe, though interstate migration and natural increase also made positive contributions. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this data, and for any projections past 2032, figures from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (utilizing 2021 data) are applied. Because these state-level projections omit age breakdowns, AreaSearch applies age cohort distribution weights matching the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 data). Looking at long-term demographic shifts, population growth is projected to land slightly below the median rate for regional Australian areas, with the local population forecast to rise by 1,355 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP data, representing a 9.4% cumulative increase over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
133 new dwellings have been approved in Carrara over the past five years, an average of 26 a year. That is 2.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 24 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 42% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 77, running ahead of 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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Approximately 26 residential building approvals have been granted annually in Carrara, translating to 133 new dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 71 approvals have been logged. Because an average of 8.7 additional residents moved to the area for every finished home between FY-21 and FY-25, demand continues to outstrip supply, which generally elevates prices and heightens buyer competition. The average construction value of these new dwellings is $550,000, showing that developers are prioritizing the higher-end, premium sector of the market. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $15.8 million this financial year, showing ongoing commercial investment.
In comparison to the Rest of Qld, Carrara generates roughly three-quarters of the per capita construction volume, placing it in the 14th percentile of all locations analyzed nationwide, which limits options for buyers and sustains demand for established properties. This rate is also below the national standard, reflecting a mature market environment and potential space constraints for new projects. The mix of new residential projects consists of 42.0% standalone houses and 58.0% medium to high-density options. This emphasis on denser housing configurations provides cheaper options for entering the market and attracts downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. With approximately 1155 residents for every new dwelling approval, the Carrara market shows high levels of maturity. Moving forward, the population of Carrara is projected to rise by 1,355 people by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Under current construction trajectories, residential supply could lag behind population growth, which may intensify competition among purchasers and support upward pressure on prices.
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 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Carrara, worth an estimated $1.88 billion. A further 100 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $32.1 billion. 41 are already under construction and 44 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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Changes to local planning, major infrastructure works, and developmental initiatives have a significant impact on local market performance. AreaSearch has tracked 22 active projects likely to influence the area. High-profile projects include Coomera Connector Stage 1 South, Nielsens Road Apartment Development, Serenity Estate - Gilston, and Carrara Stadium - 2032 Olympics Venue, with key details for relevant initiatives provided below.
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Coomera Connector Stage 1 South
Stage 1 South is the 4 km southern package of the Coomera Connector (M9), delivering a four-lane motorway from Smith Street Motorway to Nerang-Broadbeach Road. Works include a grade-separated interchange at Southport-Nerang Road, a new intersection at Nerang-Broadbeach Road, an approximately 300 m bridge over the Nerang River, and shared walking and cycling infrastructure. Main construction commenced in June 2025 and remains underway.
Kokomo Gold Coast
Luxury riverfront residential development comprising 66 apartments across two six-level buildings with 75 metres of Nerang River frontage. Features include an infinity pool, resident jetty, landscaped recreation areas and premium finishes. Construction is in its final stages with apartments now being marketed as ready for occupation during 2026.
Cumulus Grand Villas
Cumulus Grand Villas is a private gated community comprising 59 luxury three- and four-bedroom townhomes set on an elevated ridgeline overlooking 250 hectares of natural savanna. The development features an infinity pool terrace, a 2-acre private nature reserve, and environmental walking trails.
Emerald Lakes Masterplan
A billion-dollar masterplanned community completed in 2018 featuring 1,750 residential dwellings, 25,000sqm of mixed-use commercial space, a 37-hectare lake, an 18-hole Graham Marsh designed championship golf course, shops, restaurants, medical facilities, and over 4.5km of walking paths. The development creates a European-style village environment with easy access to schools, transport, and beaches.
Nielsens Road Apartment Development
A 10.86-hectare development site at Carrara on the Gold Coast with development approval for 270 apartments, extended by Gold Coast City Council until 2027. The site sold in September 2023 and is well positioned opposite a Woolworths supermarket, near Nerang Train Station, Metricon Stadium, multiple golf clubs, and within 5-6 km of Pacific Fair and Broadbeach.
44 Gilston Road Nerang Mixed-Use Development Site
An 11.63 ha centre-zoned masterplanned mixed-use development site at the heart of the Gold Coast, holding Preliminary Approval for retail, large format showroom, service station, health and medical, office, retirement living, aged care and residential uses with building heights of up to six storeys. The site features over 180 metres of Nerang River frontage, direct access to the M1 Pacific Motorway and is 1.7 km from Nerang Train Station. The site was sold on 5 February 2026 via the Expressions of Interest campaign conducted by Ray White Special Projects QLD and Colliers.
Carrara Stadium (People First Stadium) - Brisbane 2032 Games Venue
Carrara Stadium, known commercially as People First Stadium, is a 27,500-seat Stadiums Queensland venue within the Gold Coast Sports Precinct and the home ground of the Gold Coast SUNS AFL and AFLW teams. The Queensland Government 2032 Delivery Plan, released 25 March 2025, lists Carrara Stadium among the existing venues assessed as able to host Olympic and Paralympic events without major capital works, and the stadium accordingly receives no allocation under the 7.1 billion dollar Games venue capital works program.Earlier proposals for a funded upgrade to suit cricket, judo, wrestling and boccia have not carried through to the current plan, and final sport allocations remain subject to IOC and IPC sports programme decisions expected in late 2026. From 1 March 2026 Stadiums Queensland assumed direct management of the venue under a new ten-year agreement that keeps the Gold Coast SUNS at Carrara until at least 2036, ending the long-standing AFL lease arrangement and consolidating the stadium into the state major event network ahead of Brisbane 2032. Works to date have been limited to asset renewal, including a full replacement of the under-canopy sports lighting with a hybrid LED system in 2026 to maintain AFL and cricket broadcast standards. The adjoining Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre is listed separately as an existing Games venue.
Hinkler Drive Retail Showroom Complex
Planned large-format retail and showroom complex on a prominent Hinkler Drive site beside the Pacific Motorway at Highland Park. Plans reported as lodged with Gold Coast City Council propose five buildings: three single-storey showroom or retail buildings with flexible tenancies, plus two two-level buildings for retail, office and cafe uses. The project is intended to expand the local commercial and bulky-goods retail offer near the SkyRidge growth area and generate local employment.
7,927 residents of Carrara are employed, from a labour force of 8,169. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 67.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 13,131, about 92% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Carrara is highly skilled and distributed across several sectors, featuring an unemployment rate of only 3.0% and an estimated annual job growth rate of 3.5%. As of March 2026, there are 7,927 employed residents, and the unemployment rate sits 1.0% below the Regional Qld figure of 3.9%, while workforce participation is typical at 67.1% compared to the regional benchmark of 64.3%. Census data indicates that a modest 15.0% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may be influenced by pandemic-related restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
The area has an exceptionally high concentration of workers in arts & recreation, reaching 2.0 times the regional average. On the other hand, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented at 0.4% compared to the regional figure of 4.5%. Even though there are local jobs available, the ratio of Census workers to the resident population suggests a large portion of locals travel to other areas for work. AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS data shows that for the year ending March 2026, employment grew by 3.5% and the total labor force expanded by 3.3%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. Conversely, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1% and the labor force grow by 0.3%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 provide context for local employment trends. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce composition to estimate future trends. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Weighting these national sector projections against the local workforce mix suggests Carrara's employment could rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this simple weighting does not incorporate local population growth forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Carrara is $1,560 a week (about $81,000 a year), with median personal income at $770 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,379 a year against an average of $63,944. 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 latest postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, local incomes in the Carrara SA2 are lower than national standards, with a median of $53,379 and an average of $63,944. This compares to a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593 across Regional Qld. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures as of March 2026 would be roughly $59,443 for the median and $71,208 for the average. The 2021 Census shows that family, household, and individual incomes in Carrara are modest, placing between the 38th and 42nd percentiles.
The largest income group consists of the 32.5% of households earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (4,660 residents), matching the wider region where this group accounts for 31.7%. Affordability is a major challenge, with only 80.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking in the 36th percentile, and the SEIFA income index ranks the area in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Carrara had 5,187 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 52% detached houses and 9% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,900 a month. Rent absorbs 28.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing mix in Carrara at the time of the latest Census consisted of 52.1% separate houses and 47.9% other dwellings, including apartments and townhouses, which differs from the Regional Qld breakdown of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options. Home ownership rates in Carrara matched the Regional Qld average at 32.3%, with 39.5% of homes owned with a mortgage and 28.2% occupied by tenants. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,900 was notably higher than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $450 compared to the regional figure of $345.
On a national level, Carrara's mortgage payments exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are much higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Carrara counted 5,187 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,658 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 71.0% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 28.0%, couples without children at 29.4%, and single parents at 12.5%. The remaining 29.0% consists of non-family households, with single-person households representing 24.8% and group living situations representing 4.3%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is slightly smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.2% of adults in Carrara hold a university qualification, including 16.2% with a bachelor degree and 4.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 26.6% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,748 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,107 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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Formal qualifications in Carrara are lower than regional averages, with 23.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally. This difference points to opportunities for local skills development. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 16.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 40.0% of the population aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (13.4%) and certificate level qualifications (26.6%). Engagement in education is high, with 26.8% of the local population enrolled in a course of study.
This includes 8.9% attending primary school, 7.7% in high school, and 4.5% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Carrara reaches 32 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 1,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 360 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 infrastructure includes 32 active bus stops within Carrara. These stops connect to 7 distinct routes, which provide a combined 1,033 passenger journeys per week. Transport links are good, with residents living an average of 356 meters from the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential, and most workers travel outside the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel for 94% of commuters. Average vehicle ownership is 1.4 cars per household. A total of 15.0% of working residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic conditions.
Service frequency stands at an average of 147 trips per day across the network, which averages out to approximately 32 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.9% of residents in Carrara report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 76% of areas nationally. 4.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.8 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 in Carrara show favorable outcomes across age cohorts, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the low occurrence of chronic illnesses among both younger and older residents. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is moderate, standing at approximately 50% of the population (~7,241 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most frequent chronic health issues in the area are arthritis, affecting 8.5% of residents, and asthma, affecting 7.4%. A total of 68.9% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Health statistics for working-age residents are typical. Residents aged 65 and older make up 21.5% of the population (3,078 people), which is higher than the Regional Qld average of 20.4%. Health profiles for these senior residents are strong, with national rankings aligning with broader averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.5% of Carrara residents were born overseas and 13.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.2%) and Australian (22.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Carrara displays higher levels of cultural diversity than most regional markets, with 13.1% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 29.5% born in another country. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 51.7% of the population. The most distinct religious concentration relative to the region is Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of residents compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. English ancestry is the most common at 30.2% of the population, followed by Australian ancestry at 22.8%, and Other ancestries at 8.5%. Certain backgrounds show higher concentration relative to regional trends, with New Zealand ancestry representing 1.4% of the population (compared to 0.9% regionally), Maori ancestry at 1.1% (compared to 0.8% regionally), and South Australian ancestry at 0.8% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Carrara is 42. 26.5% 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 42 in Carrara is similar to the Regional Qld average of 41 and higher than the Australian median of 38. The 25 to 34 age group is overrepresented locally at 13.8% compared to the regional average, while children aged 5 to 14 are underrepresented at 9.9%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 10.4% to 12.7%, and the 25 to 34 age group rose from 12.7% to 13.8%. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 age group fell from 11.6% to 9.9%, and the 55 to 64 group declined from 12.9% to 11.2%.
Projections for 2041 suggest changing age demographics in Carrara. The 25 to 34 cohort is expected to increase by 524 people (26%) from 1,986 to 2,511, while the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 age groups are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Carrara
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 8 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 Jul 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 — 36 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,147 at the 2021 Census → 14,340 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 (309061246). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.