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Chambers Flat - Logan Reserve has an estimated 18,464 residents, up from 8,869 at the 2021 Census — a change of 9,595 people, or 108.2%. Growth has averaged 16.2% a year over five years, faster than 99% of areas nationally. 3,079 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 83.4% of that increase. That puts 509 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the population residing in Chambers Flat - Logan Reserve is estimated at 18,464 as of Aug 2026. Compared with the 8,869 people counted at the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 9,595 people (108.2%). This demographic shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 16,875 recorded in June 2025 alongside 3,079 validated new addresses added after the Census count. With 508 persons per square kilometer, the resulting population density leaves ample room per inhabitant and provides capacity for ongoing development.
The district's 108.2% expansion pace outpaced both Queensland and the national average (9.5%), establishing it as a primary regional growth node. Inflow from interstate migrants served as the main catalyst, accounting for roughly 83.4% of total population additions in recent times, supplemented by positive contributions from natural increase and overseas arrivals. Projections generated by the ABS and Geoscience Australia (published in 2024 using 2022 baseline figures) are used by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. For SA2 territories not covered by these datasets, or across timeframes following 2032, figures rely on Queensland State Government SA2 projections published in 2023 utilizing 2021 benchmarks. Because these state forecasts lack breakdowns by age bracket, AreaSearch applies cohort weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (published in 2023 from 2022 data). Demographic models indicate that Chambers Flat - Logan Reserve will experience top-tier expansion that sits within the highest 10 percent of regions evaluated by AreaSearch. In light of the most recent annual ERP statistics, the population is anticipated to add 20,856 persons to 2041, representing cumulative growth of 104.3% across the 16 years.
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3,909 new dwellings have been approved in Chambers Flat - Logan Reserve over the past five years, an average of 781 a year. That places the area in the 97th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 42 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 783 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 75% 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 across Chambers Flat - Logan Reserve have tracked at an annual average of 781 dwellings, reaching a 5 financial years cumulative total of 3,909 homes. Over the past 5 financial years (from FY-22 to FY-26), the locality absorbed roughly 2.3 new residents per year for each residential dwelling completed, pointing to robust underlying demand favorable to local real estate values. New dwellings feature an average expected construction cost of $300,000, coming in beneath broader regional levels and offering an accessible price point for purchasers. Meanwhile, commercial construction activity has seen $21.7 million worth of approvals lodged during this financial year, reflecting a moderate pace of non-residential development.
Relative to Greater Brisbane, per-capita residential building approvals in Chambers Flat - Logan Reserve are 309.0% higher, offering broadened purchasing options despite an easing in local building velocity in recent times. This metric also vastly exceeds the national baseline, highlighting significant developer commitment in the suburb. Detached housing makes up 75.0% of recent approvals while apartments and townhouses account for 25.0%, maintaining a predominantly low-density suburban landscape oriented toward buyers looking for spacious layouts. This mix marks a shift from established dwellings (where separate houses represent 90.0%), pointing to constraints on broadacre residential land while addressing shifting lifestyle preferences and an appetite for varied, lower-cost housing formats. Recording around 29 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical growth corridor dynamics. Demographic projections suggest that Chambers Flat - Logan Reserve will welcome an additional 19,267 residents through to 2041, based on the latest quarterly assessment from AreaSearch. Incoming residential stock is positioned to comfortably absorb this population influx under current construction volumes, creating favorable conditions for prospective purchasers and potentially enabling expansion beyond baseline forecasts.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 17 current infrastructure and development projects inside Chambers Flat - Logan Reserve, worth an estimated $1.85 billion. A further 84 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $30.2 billion. 41 are already under construction and 48 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities. 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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Major infrastructure developments, planning frameworks, and public works exert a fundamental influence over local community outcomes. Across Chambers Flat - Logan Reserve, AreaSearch has catalogued 49 projects expected to affect the district. Among the most prominent initiatives are Chambers Reserve, Cedar Ridge Logan Reserve, Riverleigh, and Logan Reserve Road Upgrade, with further specifics on major projects outlined below.
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Stone Ridge Estate Logan Reserve
Boutique residential estate by Choice Homes comprising 33 residential lots at Logan Reserve. Stage 1 was registered on 16 July 2025 and the estate is substantially sold, with only a small number of lots remaining for house and land packages.
Riverleigh
A 7.49 hectare CFMG Residential Communities estate in Logan Reserve, expanded via the Glen Road II raise to a total of 143 house-and-land lots across four stages. The community sits alongside parkland with views to the Logan River, about 30 minutes south of Brisbane CBD. Stage 1 is nearing completion with registration expected in early 2026, while Stage 2 electrical and road signage works are progressing and Stage 3 road crossings, watermain and subbase gravel works are underway as of April 2026.
Logan Reserve Secondary and Special Schools
A 445 million dollar dual-school education campus under construction on Derby Road, Logan Reserve, comprising a new state secondary school (301 million dollars) and a co-located Prep to Year 12 special school (144 million dollars). Nine allotments spanning Derby Road, Chambers Flat Road and Logan Reserve Road have been amalgamated to create two precincts, with the secondary school to the west and the special school to the east. Hutchinson Builders holds the construction contract, with works supporting more than 120 local jobs.The secondary school will include an administration building, an art and design building, a performing arts centre, a library, a multi-storey learning centre, an industrial technology and design building and a multi-purpose sports centre that will also serve as a community training hub ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games. The special school will feature an administration building, a multi-purpose hall, junior and senior learning centres, a resource centre, a canteen and music and hospitality classrooms. Both schools are scheduled to open in Term 1 2027, the secondary school with Years 7 and 8 before progressively adding year levels, and the special school initially catering for Prep to Year 6. Foundation principals have been appointed and community consultation on planning and school naming commenced in 2026. The project delivers long-term enrolment capacity for one of south-east Queensland's fastest growing residential corridors.
Chambers Reserve
Boutique 100-home residential community by AVID Property Group featuring completed house-and-land packages delivered by Villaworld Homes. Construction is well advanced with Stages 1 and 2 sold out and Stage 3, the final release, under development. The project adjoins a future district sports park and is supported by approximately $4 million of sewer and water infrastructure delivered with Logan City Council and Logan Water.
Chambers Flat Wastewater Treatment Plant
Logan Water is planning a new wastewater treatment plant at Chambers Flat to service 60,000 equivalent persons and unlock over 20,000 new homes across Yarrabilba, Park Ridge, and Logan Village. The Queensland Government has committed $135.98 million towards the $334.53 million project. Design is underway, with first effluent flows expected mid to late 2028.
Chambers Reserve by AVID
A boutique residential development by AVID Property Group in Logan Reserve, delivering approximately 300 homesites. The project features modern community design with parklands, recreational facilities, and proximity to schools and shopping, supporting the area's growth.
Chambers Flat Wastewater Treatment Plant
A new wastewater treatment plant being delivered by Logan Water on a 144-hectare Council-owned site at Pleasant View Road, Chambers Flat, to service the fast-growing development corridor extending from Park Ridge through Logan Village to Yarrabilba. The facility is the anchor asset of the Yarrabilba and Park Ridge wastewater servicing scheme and replaces earlier reliance on the constrained Loganholme and Cedar Grove networks. Stage 1 is sized at approximately 40,000 to 60,000 equivalent persons, with the site masterplanned to an ultimate capacity of at least 150,000 EP across three stages.The plant will use membrane bioreactor technology, a biological treatment process with fine filtration, and is designed to treat up to five times average dry weather flow before any screened and de-gritted bypass to the Logan River. Around 90 hectares of the site is set aside for on-site irrigation reuse under the environmental licence issued by the Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation, with drip irrigation to boundary screening vegetation and spray irrigation across central cropping areas. Supporting elements include a reduced-scale solar array occupying roughly three per cent of the site, a native tree buffer and wildlife corridor planting, an upgraded emergency flood access road from McPherson Road, and land set aside for expansion of the Mustangs Football Club fields and car park. In June 2025 the Queensland Government committed $135.98 million from the $2 billion Residential Activation Fund toward the $334.53 million project, with Logan City Council funding the balance including conveyance pipework, pump stations and the Park Ridge to Chambers Flat trunk pipeline. Detailed design is underway, early site works and buffer tree planting commenced in early 2026, and construction is expected to run for approximately three years. The plant will unlock more than 20,000 new dwellings in its first stage from 2028 and support in excess of 60,000 homes at ultimate capacity. Cultural heritage investigations are being carried out on the site in partnership with the Danggan Balun (Five Rivers) People, and a Community Reference Group established by Council continues to guide site masterplanning.
Cedar Ridge Logan Reserve
Master planned house and land estate in the Logan growth corridor delivering 350 lots across multiple stages on a 10.29 hectare site, with a central park, playground and open space areas. Stage 1 (25 lots) is complete and fully sold out, with homes now built and occupied. Stages 2 and 3 are under civil construction, with stormwater and water main works completed and roadworks underway ahead of a new release. Later stages (4 to 6) remain in planning.
7,623 residents of Chambers Flat - Logan Reserve are employed, from a labour force of 8,104. Unemployment sits at 5.9%, with participation at 62.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 15,347, 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 labour pool in Chambers Flat - Logan Reserve features an even distribution of blue-collar and white-collar workers, accompanied by a 5.9% unemployment rate and prominent representation across the building industry. Employed residents numbered 7,623 as of March 2026. The local unemployment rate sits 1.6% higher than the 4.3% recorded for Greater Brisbane, while the participation rate of 62.8% trails the regional benchmark of 70.1%. Census records show that just 11.4% of working residents carried out their duties from home, though this figure should be viewed alongside the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.
Key sectors employing local workers include retail trade, construction, and health care & social assistance. Building and construction shows substantial strength, employing locals at 1.5 times the wider regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical occupations are less prevalent, accounting for 4.2% of local workers relative to 8.9% regionally. Given the disparity between resident workers and local jobs counted at the Census, this largely residential community provides relatively few on-site workplace opportunities. An examination of ABS and SALM figures by AreaSearch reveals that over the 12-month period, the local labour force contracted by 2.6% while total employment fell by 3.9%, driving a 1.3 percentage points increase in the jobless rate. In contrast, Greater Brisbane posted a 3.2% gain in employment, a 3.4% increase in the workforce, and a 0.1 percentage points uptick in unemployment. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context on future labour requirements for Chambers Flat - Logan Reserve. These five and ten-year national outlooks have been aligned with the area's industry composition to evaluate future employment trajectories. Nationally, employment is projected to rise 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across separate industries. Adjusting these projections for the industry footprint in Chambers Flat - Logan Reserve indicates local job counts could grow by 6.0% over five years and 12.7% over ten years (note that this represents an illustrative weighting method and does not incorporate local demographic forecasts).
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Median household income in Chambers Flat - Logan Reserve is $1,695 a week (about $88,000 a year), with median personal income at $793 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,441 a year against an average of $56,384. 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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ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that earning levels across the Chambers Flat - Logan Reserve SA2 remain below national benchmarks. Median taxable earnings within the Chambers Flat - Logan Reserve SA2 stand at $51,441 alongside a mean income of $56,384, trailing Greater Brisbane benchmarks of $58,236 and $72,799. Factoring in an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 place median earnings at approximately $57,285 and the average at $62,789. Census statistics show that personal, family, and household income percentiles sit in a modest bracket between the 47th and 47th percentiles.
A 38.9% portion of the community (comprising 7,182 individuals) receives between $1,500 - 2,999, which aligns closely with the 33.3% share seen across the metropolitan area. Cost-of-living constraints are apparent, as residents retain 81.9% of their income after housing costs, placing the area at the 45th percentile.
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Chambers Flat - Logan Reserve had 2,755 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 1% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,750 a month. Rent absorbs 22.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, the local housing landscape across Chambers Flat - Logan Reserve was composed of 90.1% standalone houses and 9.9% alternative configurations (such as semi-detached residences, flats, and other types), contrasting with the wider Brisbane metro balance of 73.5% separate houses and 26.5% other homes. Outright property ownership in Chambers Flat - Logan Reserve lagged metropolitan levels at 21.6%, while 36.3% of homes carried a mortgage and 42.1% were tenanted. Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,750—below the Brisbane metro median of $1,863—while typical weekly rent aligned with the metro rate at $380.
Compared against national metrics, mortgage payments in Chambers Flat - Logan Reserve are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, whereas local rents track above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Chambers Flat - Logan Reserve counted 2,755 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,736 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 77.1% of households, consisting of 35.9% two-parent households with children, 26.5% couples without offspring, and 13.4% single parent families. Non-family arrangements account for the remaining 22.9%, split between single-occupant homes at 19.4% and shared residences at 3.5%. The area registers an average household size of 2.9 people, exceeding the 2.6 figure typical of Greater Brisbane.
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15.5% of adults in Chambers Flat - Logan Reserve hold a university qualification, including 11.3% with a bachelor degree and 2.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.7% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 837 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 978 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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Tertiary attainment poses a notable challenge for the locality, where 15.5% of residents hold university qualifications compared with 30.5% throughout Greater Brisbane. This dynamic highlights clear potential for educational intervention. Attainment is led by bachelor degrees (11.3%), postgraduate awards (2.9%), and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Meanwhile, vocational qualifications are widely held, with 42.7% of persons aged 15+ possessing trade credentials, divided between certificates (30.7%) and advanced diplomas (12.0%). Engagement with learning institutions is substantial, with 32.1% of the community undertaking formal studies. This cohort comprises 11.7% attending primary schools, 8.2% in secondary education, and 4.2% enrolled in higher education.
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Getting around Chambers Flat - Logan Reserve means driving: households keep an average of 1.8 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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70.6% of residents in Chambers Flat - Logan Reserve report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 82% of areas nationally. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.8 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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Evaluation of chronic disease metrics and mortality rates by AreaSearch indicates notable health challenges within Chambers Flat - Logan Reserve, with common health conditions seen among younger as well as older demographics. Private medical insurance participation is particularly low, covering roughly 48% of residents (~8,770 people), whereas Greater Brisbane records 55.8% and the nationwide figure sits at 55.7%. Asthma and psychological conditions represent the most widespread diagnoses locally, recorded among 9.2 and 8.2% of residents respectively, while 70.6% reported having no diagnosed conditions (compared with 69.2% in Greater Brisbane). Working-age health outcomes generally conform to expected patterns.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 12.1% of the population (2,243 people), lower than the 15.0% regional proportion. Health metrics among elderly cohorts show mixed outcomes, aligning generally with national patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.8% of Chambers Flat - Logan Reserve residents were born overseas and 25.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.6%) and Australian (21.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Chambers Flat - Logan Reserve demonstrates a high degree of cultural diversity compared to most regions, with overseas-born individuals making up 32.8% of the local population and 25.3% using a non-English language in their households. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, accounting for 44.6% of residents. A noticeable variation appears in the Other category, which represents 2.9% locally versus 1.3% throughout Greater Brisbane. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the leading cohorts in Chambers Flat - Logan Reserve are English (25.6%), Australian (21.5%), and Other (15.7%), the latter tracking well above the regional share of 9.4%.
Other notable concentrations include Samoan ancestry at 3.3% (against 0.9% across the region), Maori ancestry at 3.1% (compared to 1.1%), and New Zealand heritage at 1.6% (versus 1.0% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Chambers Flat - Logan Reserve is 29, younger than 97% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 34.5% 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 demographic profile of Chambers Flat - Logan Reserve leans heavily towards younger age groups. Based on figures current to August 2026, children and young adults (0 - 24) account for 37.6% of inhabitants, compared to 31.8% in Greater Brisbane, whereas mature and early retiree groups (45 - 64) represent 15.5% against a 22.6% regional average. This establishes an estimated median age of 29 years, down from 30 at the 2021 Census, which sits 7 years younger than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 and beneath the national Census median of 38.
The most significant shift across broad cohorts since the Census occurred among middle aged and young retiree cohorts, which dropped from 20.5% to an estimated 15.5%. Projections to 2041 anticipate the largest absolute increase in the 0 - 24 cohort, rising by 6,396 residents (92%) to 13,335, while the retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) will record the fastest relative growth, surging 179% to reach 6,259 residents.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Chambers Flat - Logan Reserve
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 17 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 — 3,079 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,869 at the 2021 Census → 18,464 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 (311031313). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.