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Carseldine has an estimated 10,474 residents, up from 9,844 at the 2021 Census — a change of 630 people, or 6.4%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. 321 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 52.4% of that increase. That puts 2,302 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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As of Aug 2026, demographic assessments by AreaSearch estimate the population of Carseldine at approximately 10,474. Compared to the 9,844 people recorded during the 2021 Census, this represents an addition of 630 people (6.4%). This expansion is derived from an ABS estimated resident population of 10,472 as of June 2025 alongside 321 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date. With a density of 2,302 persons per square kilometer, Carseldine sits above the national benchmark evaluated by AreaSearch. Furthermore, the 6.4% post-census rise falls within 2.9 percentage points of the broader SA4 region (9.3%), highlighting sound growth momentum.
The primary driver of these recent population gains has been overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 52.4% of the overall increase. SA2 area projections published in 2024 by ABS/Geoscience Australia (using 2022 as a base year) are incorporated into AreaSearch modeling. Where locations lack this coverage, or for periods post-2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (utilising 2021 data) are used. Because these state forecasts lack age breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional distribution weightings derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) across each age cohort. In light of these anticipated demographic adjustments, growth is projected to sit in the lower quartile nationally, expanding by 353 persons to 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP figures, which represents an overall increase of 3.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
518 new dwellings have been approved in Carseldine over the past five years, an average of 103 a year. That places the area in the 77th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 104 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 41% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Carseldine have averaged approximately 103 per annum, totaling 518 homes over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Across this period (between FY-22 and FY-26), incoming population has averaged just 0.9 people per year for every completed dwelling, demonstrating that building activity is meeting or exceeding local requirements, broadening purchasing choices, and potentially facilitating higher-than-expected resident intake. Expected construction costs average $529,000 per dwelling, exceeding typical regional levels and pointing to premium residential projects. Concurrently, commercial approvals have totaled $6.7 million this financial year, reflecting a modest level of commercial activity.
Per capita building activity in Carseldine exceeds Greater Brisbane by 54.0%, providing expanded alternatives for prospective purchasers. The pipeline of new supply comprises 41.0% detached houses alongside 59.0% townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward higher-density accommodation creates attainable entry points while appealing to first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors. It also marks a noticeable shift from the existing built environment (currently 68.0% houses), driven by site constraints as well as changing lifestyle and budget considerations. Displaying approximately 118 people per dwelling approval, Carseldine exhibits key features of an expanding locality. Projections from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicate that Carseldine will add 351 residents through to 2041. Maintaining present construction volumes will enable dwelling supply to readily accommodate this intake, creating favorable market conditions for buyers and laying the groundwork for population expansion above baseline expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Carseldine, worth an estimated $1.39 billion. A further 79 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $24.2 billion. 18 are already under construction and 35 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and retail. 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 economic and community vitality is heavily guided by capital works, strategic planning, and major project developments. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 25 initiatives anticipated to influence the locality. Notable developments include Carseldine Village - 5-Star Green Star Community, Carseldine Village, Carseldine Village Heart, and Beams Road Level Crossing Removal & Overpass, with the following overview highlighting the key undertakings.
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Carseldine Village - 5-Star Green Star Community
A pioneering 15-hectare sustainable precinct on the former QUT campus featuring 100% net-zero energy emission homes. The project integrates the Village Heart retail hub, Rockpool's 150-bed aged care facility, a 98-place C&K childcare centre, and 'The Green' $6.5M recreation area. Recent milestones include the structural progress of 152 social and affordable housing units in partnership with SGCH and Bric Housing, and the nearing completion of the Village Heart Stage 1 retail precinct.
Carseldine Village Heart
The Village Heart is a 4,600m2 retail and commercial precinct serving as the core of the Carseldine Village urban renewal project. This 5-Star Green Star development is anchored by an IGA Supermarket and includes specialty retail, a medical centre, pharmacy, gym, and dining options centered around a landscaped public plaza. The project supports the broader 100% net-zero energy emission residential community.
Carseldine Village Heart - Mixed Use Development
The Village Heart is the commercial and social core of the 5-star Green Star Carseldine Village. The $45 million precinct features a 4,600sqm retail and commercial hub anchored by an IGA Supermarket, alongside Bottlemart, Aquatic Achievers swim school, Jetts Fitness, and medical facilities. The project also includes Plaza Place, a 70-apartment residential building with ground-floor commercial spaces and a rooftop amenity, and a separate 152-unit social and affordable housing complex.
Carseldine Village
Carseldine Village is an EDQ-led 5-Star Green Star sustainable masterplanned community on Brisbane's northside. The precinct includes sold-out net zero energy terrace homes, retained bushland and open space, The Green sport and recreation precinct, aged care, childcare, and a Village Heart retail, commercial, dining and lifestyle hub. Stage V civil works are complete, the first Village Heart stage is under construction, and SGCH started construction in June 2025 on 152 social and affordable apartments at 49 Plaza Place, to be operated by Bric Housing.
Beams Road Level Crossing Removal & Overpass
A $235 million project replacing the rail level crossing on Beams Road at Carseldine with a four-lane road overpass to separate road and rail traffic. Spanning from Balcara Avenue, Carseldine to Carselgrove Avenue, Fitzgibbon, the project delivers a new overpass bridge, removal of existing boom gates, upgraded pedestrian and cycling paths, and improvements to the Carseldine Station park 'n' ride including a new Balcara Avenue access road. Park 'n' ride upgrades were completed in November 2023.Overpass construction commenced in early 2024 and is expected to be completed in late 2026. The project is jointly funded by the Australian Government ($56.24M), Queensland Government ($138.76M) and Brisbane City Council ($40M), and is estimated to support approximately 185 direct jobs.
Beams Road Upgrade (Lacey Road to Handford Road)
A two-stage Brisbane City Council upgrade widening Beams Road to a consistent median-separated four-lane carriageway between Lacey Road and Handford Road, serving a corridor carrying more than 20,000 vehicles daily across Carseldine, Fitzgibbon, Taigum and Zillmere. Stage 1A (Lacey Road to Balcara Avenue) was completed in January 2025 and delivered new traffic signals and signalised pedestrian crossings replacing the Dorville Road roundabout, widened pavement between Cowie Road and Balcara Avenue, a new shared path, and Energex and Telstra service upgrades.Stage 1B (Carselgrove Avenue to Handford Road) started construction in June 2025 with Georgiou Group as contractor and passed the halfway point in May 2026. Recent works have focused on major underground drainage and service relocations, and widening of the Cabbage Tree Creek crossing is now complete, with precast culverts installed using a 500-tonne capacity crane to carry the additional lanes. Remaining scope includes a new shared pedestrian and cycle underpass at Cabbage Tree Creek linking to the Cabbage Tree Creek Bikeway, fauna crossing installation, upgraded shared path sections and two upgraded bus stops. Works are on track for completion in late 2026 and integrate with the separate Queensland Government rail level crossing overpass being delivered between Balcara Avenue and Carselgrove Avenue. Total estimated project cost is 84.5 million dollars, jointly funded by the Australian Government (50 million dollars) and Council under the Better Roads for Brisbane program.
Carseldine Village - Social and Affordable Housing Apartments
A 7-storey residential development delivering 152 social and affordable homes (62 social, 90 meaffordable) within the Carseldine Village masterplan. Designed by DKO Architecture, it targets a 5-Star Green Star rating and features communal open spaces, ground-floor gardens, and podium-level shared amenities. Construction by Buildcorp commenced in June 2025, with final completion expected in 2027.
Carseldine Sports Club & Function Centre
Combined 19,352sqm site development for a sporting club and function centre with 2000sqm clubhouse facility and 149-space car park. Includes demolishing existing structures for new clubhouse while maintaining 1970s squash courts and adding gym, function centre, and indoor sports centre. Designed by Peninsula Architects with substantial vegetation buffers along Cabbage Tree Creek.
5,885 residents of Carseldine are employed, from a labour force of 6,076. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 69.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,642, about 83% 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 labor force in Carseldine is highly educated and well represented across essential service industries, maintaining a low jobless rate of 3.1% alongside an estimated 6.7% employment increase over the preceding year. Employed residents numbered 5,885 as of March 2026, with the unemployment rate tracking 1.2% under the 4.3% reported for Greater Brisbane, while labor force participation aligns closely with Greater Brisbane's 70.1%. According to Census findings, working from home was reported by 20.9% of local workers, though Covid-19 pandemic restrictions should be taken into account. Major employment sectors for local workers comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical.
Notably, health care & social assistance exhibits strong local concentration, capturing a workforce proportion 1.2 times that of the region. Conversely, manufacturing is less prevalent, engaging 4.3% of workers in Carseldine against 6.4% across Greater Brisbane. As reflected by the Census comparison between resident workers and local jobs, the suburb functions primarily as a residential community with relatively few local workplace positions. Evaluation of ABS and SALM records by AreaSearch indicates that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 6.7% while the labor pool grew by 7.2%, yielding a 0.5 percentage points rise in unemployment. Across Greater Brisbane, jobs grew by 3.2% and the labor force rose by 3.4%, with joblessness increasing by 0.1 percentage points. National projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workplace requirements in Carseldine. Modeling these five and ten-year national outlooks across the local industry distribution helps illustrate future trends. Across the country, total jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories vary widely by industry. Weighting these sector trends against Carseldine's industry composition indicates potential local employment gains of 7.0% over five years and 14.4% over ten years (note that this extrapolation uses simple weighting for illustrative purposes without adjusting for local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Carseldine is $2,012 a week (about $105,000 a year), with median personal income at $855 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,483 a year against an average of $70,557. 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 AreaSearch postcode-level ATO records for financial year 2023, earnings throughout the Carseldine SA2 exceed nationwide benchmarks, recording a median of $59,483 and an average of $70,557. In comparison, Greater Brisbane generated a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated figures reach approximately $66,240 for the median and $78,572 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places local personal, family, and household earnings near the 63rd percentile across Australia. The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket accounts for 34.4% of residents (3,603 individuals), closely mirroring the 33.3% recorded across the wider region.
Following housing costs, 85.6% of earnings is retained for living expenses, positioning the locality in the 7th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Carseldine had 3,593 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 68% detached houses and 1% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $440 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 21.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, the housing stock in Carseldine consisted of 68.4% detached houses and 31.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared with 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings across Brisbane metro. Outright property ownership in Carseldine stood substantially above the Brisbane metro benchmark at 35.7%, while 33.4% of residences were under mortgage and 30.9% were tenanted. Monthly median mortgage costs sat above the Brisbane metro figure at $2,000, and weekly median rent reached $440, against regional medians of $1,863 and $380 respectively. On a nationwide basis, mortgage costs in Carseldine exceed the Australian average of $1,863, while rental rates are well above the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Carseldine counted 3,593 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,823 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local household composition is predominantly family-based at 74.5%, made up of 33.9% couples with children, 28.8% couples without children, and 10.5% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the other 25.5%, including 22.0% lone person households and 3.3% group dwellings. The typical household size stands at 2.6 people, equaling the figure recorded across Greater Brisbane.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
34.1% of adults in Carseldine hold a university qualification, including 23.1% with a bachelor degree and 7.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 18.0% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Carseldine exhibits strong educational credentials relative to broader benchmarks, with 34.1% of residents aged 15+ possessing tertiary qualifications compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% nationally. Attainment is led by bachelor degrees at 23.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. In addition, vocational and trade training is widespread, with 29.8% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, consisting of 11.8% with advanced diplomas and 18.0% with certificates. Study enrollment across the suburb is substantial, encompassing 27.5% of the population engaged in formal learning. Within this cohort, 8.6% attend primary education, 7.4% are in secondary education, and 5.9% are enrolled in tertiary education.
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Getting around Carseldine means driving: households keep an average of 1.4 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.
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68.6% of residents in Carseldine report no long-term health condition. 8.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.6 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality statistics, Carseldine encounters notable health burdens, with widespread conditions evident among older and younger demographics alike. Meanwhile, private health insurance uptake is relatively solid, covering approximately 54% of the total population (~5,666 people). Arthritis and mental health issues represent the primary diagnosed medical conditions locally, affecting 8.5 and 7.4% of residents respectively, while 68.6% reported having no diagnosed conditions relative to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents demonstrate favorable health with low chronic illness rates. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 19.7% of the community (2,060 people), surpassing the 15.0% observed across Greater Brisbane.
For the senior demographic, health metrics present certain hurdles, aligning generally with national averages for the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
33.3% of Carseldine residents were born overseas and 24.9% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.7%) and Australian (20.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Carseldine is elevated compared to most surrounding markets, with 33.3% of residents born abroad and 24.9% using a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, accounting for 55.2% of individuals in Carseldine. Hinduism shows the most pronounced concentration relative to the broader area, representing 5.9% of locals versus 2.2% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding parental ancestry, the three primary heritage groups in Carseldine are English (24.7%), Australian (20.1%), and Other (11.4%). Distinct variations also emerge among specific backgrounds: Indian ancestry accounts for 5.9% locally (vs 2.0% regionally), while Samoan stands at 0.9% in Carseldine (vs 0.9% regionally) and New Zealand at 1.0% (vs 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Carseldine is 40. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 25.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic structure of Carseldine leans toward mature age groups. Based on figures revised to August 2026, retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) make up 19.7% of the population, compared with 15.0% across Greater Brisbane, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) represent 28.0% versus 30.6% regionally. The median age is calculated by AreaSearch at 40 as at August 2026, easing from 41 at the 2021 Census, yet sitting 4 years higher than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 registered during the same Census. The most pronounced shift since the Census involves retiree and elderly cohorts, declining from 23.2% to an estimated 19.7% of the community.
Looking forward to 2041, retiree and elderly cohorts are projected to capture the majority of expansion by adding 523 residents (25%) to total 2,583, whereas young to middle aged adults, children, and young adults are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Carseldine
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 13 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 321 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,844 at the 2021 Census → 10,474 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 (302011024). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.