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Central Highlands - East has an estimated 7,654 residents, up from 7,156 at the 2021 Census — a change of 498 people, or 7.0%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 79.8% of that increase. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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 Central Highlands - East stands at approximately 7,654 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 498 people (7.0%) from the 7,156 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population of 7,647 from June 2025 alongside 82 validated new addresses registered since the Census. The region has a population density of 0.40 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious living environment. The 7.0% population expansion of Central Highlands - East since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 area (6.3%), positioning it as a regional growth leader.
Natural increase was the primary contributor to this growth, accounting for roughly 79.8% of the total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 areas, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. In instances where SA2 areas lack this coverage, or for periods past the year 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 data are substituted. Because the state-level projections omit age group breakdowns, AreaSearch distributes growth across age cohorts using proportional weights derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which use 2022 baseline data. Future demographic forecasts point to growth in the lowest quartile for non-metropolitan Australian localities, with the population projected to rise by 330 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP figures, representing a total increase of 4.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
40 new dwellings have been approved in Central Highlands - East over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 1.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 30, 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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Central Highlands - East has seen an average of approximately 8 residential building approvals annually, translating to a total of 40 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 28 approvals have been registered so far. With an average of 5.6 additional residents for every new home constructed during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, demand is outstripping supply. This mismatch generally places upward pressure on prices and intensifies buyer competition, while new builds average a value of $425,000. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $6.9 million have been documented in the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality.
When compared to the Rest of Qld, building activity per capita in Central Highlands - East is 12.0% lower, placing it in the 22nd percentile of all evaluated areas nationwide. This leads to a somewhat restricted selection of properties for buyers and reinforces demand for established homes, even though building activity has risen lately. This level also falls below the national average, pointing to the mature state of the local market and possible planning constraints. Detached houses comprise 86.0% of new construction, with townhouses or apartments making up the remaining 14.0%, which helps retain the low-density profile of the area and caters to buyers seeking space. An estimated ratio of 698 people for every residential approval underscores the quiet and low-volume nature of local development. Demographic projections indicate that Central Highlands - East will add 323 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Current building volumes appear to match these projected requirements, which should help sustain a balanced property market without major upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Central Highlands - East, worth an estimated $490 million. A further 71 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $14 billion. 24 are already under construction and 17 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, transport & logistics and residential development. 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 in local planning, major projects, and infrastructure developments are primary drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 21 projects expected to impact the local community. Prominent initiatives include Bringing Blackwater Back into the Planning Scheme, the Blackwater Multipurpose Health Service Renewal, the Blackwater Solar Farm, and the Dingo Solar Farm, with the subsequent list highlighting those of greatest local significance.
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Bringing Blackwater Back into the Planning Scheme
Project to revoke the Blackwater and Blackwater East Priority Development Areas (declared 2010 and 2013) and bring them back into the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme, enabling consistent development assessment and greater community influence over future zoning. The Minister for Economic Development Queensland approved the Planning Instrument Change for progression in September 2025. Formal public consultation ran from 23 February to 10 April 2026, including drop-in sessions in Blackwater, Emerald and online. Council is now reviewing submissions and preparing a Public Response Report, due to be presented to the General Council Meeting on 22 July 2026, ahead of expected adoption of the amendment in late 2026.
Blackwater Multipurpose Health Service Renewal
Replacement of the existing healthcare facility with a new modular design.
Blackwater Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage System
A 270 MW grid-connected solar PV farm co-located with a 200 MW / 800 MWh battery energy storage system, located near Tolmies Road approximately 18 km southwest of Blackwater in central Queensland. Developed by TotalEnergies Renewables Australia, the project has received planning consent and a final investment decision is expected in 2026, with completion targeted for 2028. The facility will feed renewable energy into the National Electricity Market and support Queensland's clean energy transition.
Dingo Solar Farm
An 85MW ground-mounted solar farm project spanning 215 hectares, designed to generate renewable energy for approximately 35,000 households. The site was selected for the region's high solar resource, proximity to Powerlink's transmission network and suitable flat land currently used for cattle grazing. The project consists of 240,000 solar modules. Development is subject to Queensland's updated solar planning framework introduced in July 2025, which now mandates impact assessment and a Social Impact Assessment report for all large-scale solar farms assessed by SARA.
Capricorn Highway (Duaringa-Emerald) Safety Improvements
Completed in March 2025, this project delivered approximately 4.3km of safety improvements on the Capricorn Highway between Bonnie Doon Road and Corkscrew Creek. Key works included pavement widening, sealing, wide centre line treatments, audio tactile line marking, and improved drainage to enhance safety and freight efficiency.
Ensham Coal Mine Life of Mine Extension
The Ensham Life of Mine Extension Project extends existing underground bord and pillar operations into the Aries and Castor coal seams, approximately 35km east of Emerald in Central Queensland. The Queensland Government granted final state approval for the project, securing over 700 jobs and extending the mine's operational life by approximately nine years to around 2037. The $314.9 million extension targets an additional 88 million tonnes of thermal coal using existing surface infrastructure with no new surface disturbance.
Blackwater South Coking Coal Project
The Blackwater South Coking Coal Project is a proposed greenfield open-cut metallurgical coal mine in the Bowen Basin, approximately 50 km south-west of Blackwater and 80 km south-east of Emerald, Queensland. The mine is designed to produce up to 8 million tonnes of product coal per annum over an approximately 90-year mine life, supplying high-quality coking coal for global steel-making. Key infrastructure includes a coal handling and preparation plant (CHPP), access roads, a rail loop and train loadout facility, an electricity transmission line, a raw water pipeline, and an on-site temporary construction accommodation village.The proponent is Whitehaven Blackwater Pty Ltd (owned 70% by Whitehaven Coal, 20% by Nippon Steel, and 10% by JFE Steel following a sell-down completed 31 March 2025). The project is a declared coordinated project under Queensland law and is classified as a controlled action under the EPBC Act. The draft Environmental Impact Statement is currently being prepared by the proponent, with the project declaration lapse date extended to 2 September 2026. Construction is anticipated to commence in 2029, with 500 to 750 construction jobs and 1,200 operational jobs expected.
Fairhill and Wilton Coal Projects
The Fairhill and Wilton Coal Projects are two adjacent coking coal mines owned by Futura Resources Ltd. The Wilton mine commenced operations in December 2023, with first shipments in April 2024. The Fairhill mine began operations in November 2024, with first coal mined in March 2025. Both sites utilize the nearby Gregory-Crinum Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP) for processing. As of February 2026, Futura has completed a US$90 million refinancing and is independently progressing toward full production.The mines target high-quality metallurgical coal for international steel mills, with a combined ROM production target of 2.1 million tonnes for 2025 and a long-term goal of 4 million tonnes per annum by 2030.
4,155 residents of Central Highlands - East are employed, from a labour force of 4,423. Unemployment sits at 6.1%, with participation at 75.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 4.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,753, about 114% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Central Highlands - East is balanced between white-collar and blue-collar occupations, with strong representation in industrial and manufacturing fields, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%. By March 2026, the number of employed residents reached 4,155. The unemployment rate sits 2.1% higher than the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, while the participation rate is remarkably high at 75.7% compared to the 64.3% recorded across Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a modest 10.3% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.
Local employment is heavily centered around mining, accommodation & food, and agriculture, forestry & fishing. The mining sector is particularly dominant, showing a concentration level 9.4 times higher than the regional average. In contrast, the health care & social assistance sector is underrepresented, employing 5.0% of workers compared to the regional benchmark of 16.1%. The presence of 0.9 jobs for every resident at the time of the Census indicates a healthy availability of local work. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that over the 12-month period, the local labor force contracted by 5.0% and total employment fell by 2.3%, leading to a decrease of 2.6 percentage points in the unemployment rate. This trend diverges from Regional Qld, which experienced a 0.1% rise in employment, a 0.3% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future labor demand in Central Highlands - East can be contextualized using national employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five-year and ten-year national growth forecasts have been applied to the local industry mix to model potential local outcomes. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industries will grow at varying speeds. Applying these sector-specific rates to the job profile of Central Highlands - East suggests local employment could expand by 4.2% over five years and 10.4% over ten years, noting that this is a simple weighted projection for illustration and excludes local population dynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Central Highlands - East is $2,069 a week (about $108,000 a year), with median personal income at $969 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $76,774 a year against an average of $85,311. 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 released by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Central Highlands - East SA2 recorded a median income of $76,774 and an average income of $85,311. These figures place the area among the top earners nationwide, comparing favorably to the Regional Qld median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimated values would stand at approximately $85,496 for the median and $95,002 for the average as of March 2026.
Census statistics show that household, family, and individual incomes in Central Highlands - East rank around the 72nd percentile nationally. The dominant earnings cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 range, containing 32.4% of residents (2,479 people), which closely mirrors the wider region where this same group accounts for 31.7%. Discretionary income remains high, with residents keeping 93.0% of their earnings after accounting for housing expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Central Highlands - East had 2,270 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 5% apartments. 20% are owned with a mortgage, 63% rented and 17% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $150 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,083 a month. Rent absorbs 7.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 12.1%. 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 mix of housing in Central Highlands - East at the latest Census consisted of 91.9% separate houses and 8.1% alternative dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other housing types, compared to the Regional Qld breakdown of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other properties. Home ownership rates in Central Highlands - East lagged behind Regional Qld at 16.5%, with the remaining dwellings split between mortgaged properties at 20.4% and rented homes at 63.1%. The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly lower than the Regional Qld average at $1,083, while the median weekly rental cost was $150, compared to regional averages of $1,655 and $345 respectively.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Central Highlands - East are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Central Highlands - East counted 2,270 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,428 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 71.1%, consisting of couples with children at 30.4%, couples without children at 23.9%, and single-parent households at 15.3%. The remaining 28.9% are non-family households, which are comprised of lone-person households at 26.3% and group households at 2.6%. The median household size of 2.6 individuals is slightly above the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.0% of adults in Central Highlands - East hold a university qualification, including 8.7% with a bachelor degree and 1.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 94% of areas nationally. A further 36.3% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 1,287 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 838 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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Educational attainment in the region shows room for advancement, with university graduation rates at 11.0%, well below the national level of 30.4%. This gap highlights both a local challenge and an opening for focused education programs. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.1%. Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 43.0% of residents aged 15 and over possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 6.7% and certificates at 36.3%. Participation in education is high in the area, with 35.4% of the population enrolled in formal learning.
This student population includes 16.8% in primary schools, 10.1% in secondary schools, and 2.7% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Central Highlands - East means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.6% of residents in Central Highlands - East report no long-term health condition. 2.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 62.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.7 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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Central Highlands - East presents notable health issues based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness rates, with prevalent health conditions appearing across both younger and older cohorts. In contrast, the rate of private health insurance is remarkably high, covering approximately 62% of the local population (4,745 people). This compares to a private coverage rate of 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent medical issues reported in the locality, affecting 8.2% and 6.6% of residents respectively.
Conversely, 74.6% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Health status among working-age residents is generally average. The population aged 65 and older makes up 7.9% of the area (606 people), which is lower than the 20.4% share seen in Regional Qld. Senior residents enjoy above-average health outcomes, with their national rankings exceeding those of the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Central Highlands - East is largely Australian-born, at 91.1% of residents, with 4.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (30.4%) and English (24.3%). 17.0% 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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Demographic data indicates that Central Highlands - East has lower cultural diversity than average, with citizens making up 82.5% of the population, 91.1% of residents born in Australia, and 95.6% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, adhered to by 53.8% of the population in Central Highlands - East, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplaces, the three largest groups in Central Highlands - East are Australian at 30.4%, English at 24.3% (which is below the regional average of 29.6%), and Australian Aboriginal at 17.0% (which is significantly higher than the regional average of 3.9%).
Other ethnic groups show distinct differences in local representation, with Maori residents comprising 1.6% of the population (compared to 0.8% regionally), Samoan residents at 0.2% (compared to 0.2% regionally), and German ancestry at 3.7% (compared to 4.7% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Central Highlands - East is 32, younger than 92% of areas nationally. 31.3% 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 in Central Highlands - East is 32 years, which is notably lower than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national median of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, the area has a higher proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 (18.6%) and a smaller share of people aged 65 to 74 (5.1%). Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket has expanded from 16.8% to 18.6% of the total population. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 cohort shrank from 13.7% to 12.2%, and the 5 to 14 age group fell from 16.0% to 15.0%.
Demographic models project that the age structure of Central Highlands - East will change by 2041, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to grow by 17%, adding 237 residents to reach 1,658, while both the 45 to 54 and 55 to 64 age brackets are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Central Highlands - East
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 4 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 — 82 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,156 at the 2021 Census → 7,654 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 (308011190). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.