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Chermside has an estimated 13,103 residents, up from 11,426 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,677 people, or 14.7%. Growth has averaged 2.3% a year over five years, faster than 84% of areas nationally. 572 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 76.3% of that increase. That puts 3,865 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 the assessments by AreaSearch, the resident population of Chermside stands at approximately 13,103 in May 2026. This representing an expansion of 1,677 people (14.7%) from the 11,426 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated utilizing the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population of 12,811 combined with 572 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Consequently, the local density ratio reaches 3,865 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the highest 10% of all evaluated national territories and highlighting local land as an exceptionally prized asset.
The area's 14.7% rate of expansion since the 2021 census outstripped the broader SA3 area (8.0%) as well as the SA4 territory, positioning the locality as a primary driver of growth. Overseas migration served as the main engine of this demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 76.3% of the total population growth over recent periods. Projections sourced from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized for each SA2 area. For any SA2 localities omitted from this database, or for predictions extending past 2032, figures from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. Because these state-level models do not supply cohort breakdowns by age, AreaSearch redistributes growth proportionally matching the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using a 2022 baseline) for individual age groups. Factoring in these expected shifts, a major population surge ranking in the highest quartile nationwide is anticipated, with the locality projected to add 4,455 persons by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP statistics, which translates to a total increase of 31.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
615 new dwellings have been approved in Chermside over the past five years, an average of 123 a year. That places the area in the 89th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 102 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 10% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 188, 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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Local authorities have approved an average of approximately 123 new homes annually, resulting in 615 dwellings over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 173 approvals registered. Dwellings have accommodated an average of 2.2 new residents yearly over the last 5 financial years (running from FY-21 to FY-25), demonstrating a consistent level of demand that supports property valuations. The average construction value of these incoming residences is $415,000, which is slightly above regional standards and points to a focus on higher-quality builds. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $52.0 million during the current financial year, showing robust local business investment.
Per capita development intensity in Chermside is 144.0% higher than the rate observed across Greater Brisbane, offering purchasers a wide range of opportunities. Of the properties built recently, 10.0% were traditional detached houses while 90.0% consisted of medium and high-density complexes. This emphasis on higher-density living structures offers affordable entry points and attracts buyers looking to downsize, investors, and first-time buyers. There are roughly 141 people for each dwelling approval in this location, which points to a growing marketplace. Looking forward, the population of Chermside is projected to rise by 4,163 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. The pace of home building is keeping up reasonably well with this forecasted growth, though prospective buyers may face increased competition as the local population expands.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 21 current infrastructure and development projects inside Chermside, worth an estimated $2.32 billion. A further 71 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $18.2 billion. 15 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 area performance is strongly affected by updates to community infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning schemes. In total, AreaSearch has tracked 21 projects that are anticipated to influence the local area. Key undertakings include The Prince Charles Hospital Expansion, the Brisbane Metro Northern Extension - CBD to Carseldine, the 705-707 Hamilton Road Development, and the 26-30 Kuran Street Development, with the subsequent directory listing the projects most likely to be of significance.
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The Prince Charles Hospital Expansion
A critical expansion of The Prince Charles Hospital delivering 93 new overnight beds, a new emergency department for adults and paediatrics, and additional operating theatres. The project establishes the facility as Queensland's second-largest paediatric health service. While the 1,507-space car park is complete, the main Acute Services Building has been subject to a 2025 review under the Hospital Rescue Plan, with current projections targeting practical completion in mid-2029.
Brisbane Metro Northern Extension - CBD to Carseldine
The Northern Metro extension is a proposed expansion of the Brisbane Metro bus rapid transit system from the CBD north to Carseldine, with new and upgraded stops or stations at Windsor, Lutwyche, Kedron Brook, Kedron North, Chermside, Aspley and Carseldine. The route would extend Metro 2 services from the Royal Brisbane and Womens Hospital terminus along the Northern Busway, then north along the Gympie Road and Lutwyche Road corridor. The expansion is one of four priority corridors in the Brisbane Metro Expansions Business Case being prepared by Brisbane City Council in partnership with the Queensland and Federal Governments, with delivery targeted ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.The business case will confirm alignment, depot locations including a new Northern Metro Depot, network improvements and delivery phasing. An Expressions of Interest process for the business case closed in early 2025, and in March 2026 the four metro expansions were placed on Infrastructure Australias Infrastructure Priority List in the 2-4 year delivery pipeline. The related Northern Transitway works on Gympie Road between Kedron and Chermside, delivering dedicated peak-period bus lanes, are being delivered separately by the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.
Northern Transitway (Kedron to Chermside)
The Northern Transitway provides dedicated bus priority infrastructure along Gympie Road between Kedron and Chermside. The initial section to Rode Road has been completed. The remaining Rode Road to Hamilton Road section has been deferred and is now being reconsidered as part of the Gympie Road Bypass and Surface Corridor Transformation planning. Current project activity is focused on business case development and corridor planning rather than active construction.
26-30 Kuran Street Development
Proposed 6-storey residential building with 29 apartments. Existing dwellings will be demolished to make way for the new development.
Kabbalah - 8-12 Playfield Street
A 12-storey residential tower branded 'Kabbalah' with 62 large family-oriented apartments beside Westfield Chermside, designed by ANA Architects. The approved scheme includes mostly 3- and 4-bedroom dwellings plus 2 penthouses, a ground-floor gym/health and wellness space, rooftop communal open space, and resident/visitor parking and bicycle storage. The development leverages proximity to The Prince Charles Hospital and Chermside's retail core.
Westfield Chermside Expansion
Major $355 million redevelopment completed in 2017 making it Australia's second-largest shopping centre by stores and gross leasable area. Added 33,000sqm including Level 2 gallery mall with 95+ retailers, dining and entertainment precincts with 20+ restaurants, and resort-style landscaped outdoor areas. Features international brands including H&M, Zara, Sephora, and Uniqlo. Total 476 specialty stores with 15.5 million customer visits annually.
Westfield Chermside - Stage 6 Expansion & Redevelopment
The $355 million Stage 6 redevelopment of Westfield Chermside added approximately 33,000 sqm of retail space across two new levels, including a fashion galleria and the North Shore resort-style dining and entertainment precinct. Completed in 2017, the project made Chermside the largest centre in Scentre Group's Australian portfolio. As of 2025, the centre spans 176,585 sqm of gross leasable area housing over 480 stores. In July 2025, Scentre Group completed a 50% joint venture of the asset with Dexus for $1.366 billion at a 5.0% capitalisation rate, while retaining property and leasing management.
BHCL Social Housing Development
Social housing development by Brisbane Housing Company Limited providing affordable housing solutions in the Chermside area. Part of Queensland's social housing expansion program.
7,828 residents of Chermside are employed, from a labour force of 8,387. Unemployment sits at 6.7%, with participation at 73.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% 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 18,286, about 140% 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 is characterized by high levels of education and a strong presence in crucial service industries, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.7% and an estimated job growth rate of 7.3% over the prior year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 7,828, while the local unemployment rate sat 2.3% above the 4.3% recorded across Greater Brisbane. Labor force participation is relatively typical, sitting at 73.7% compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane. Census data indicates that a moderate 17.1% of the working population operated from home, although this figure should be interpreted in light of COVID-19 lockdown measures.
Local resident employment is clustered heavily within health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. The representation of workers in health care & social assistance is particularly pronounced, registering at 1.3 times the regional standard. In contrast, the education & training sector is less represented, accounting for 5.9% of workers compared to the regional average of 9.4%. With 1.4 jobs available for every working resident at the time of the Census, the suburb operates as an employment center, hosting more positions than working residents and drawing commuting staff from surrounding neighborhoods. Based on analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch, the 12-month period leading to March 2026 saw employment expand by 7.3% while the total labor force grew by 7.2%, keeping the overall unemployment rate virtually unchanged. By comparison, Greater Brisbane experienced a 3.2% rise in employment, a 3.4% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context regarding potential future hiring trends in Chermside. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce distribution to project future employment trajectories. Nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, although these growth rates vary considerably across different industry groups. Applying these sectoral forecasts directly to the local employment structure indicates that Chermside's employment could grow by 6.9% over five years and by 14.4% over ten years, though this is a simple weighted projection for illustration that does not incorporate specific local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Chermside is $1,419 a week (about $74,000 a year), with median personal income at $844 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,033 a year against an average of $65,603. 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 ATO postcode data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023, the median income of taxpayers within the Chermside SA2 was $56,033, while the average income was $65,603. These amounts are slightly below the national averages and compare to median and average figures of $58,236 and $72,799 across Greater Brisbane. Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since the financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest a median income of approximately $62,398 and an average of $73,056 as of March 2026. The 2021 Census ranked weekly personal income at the 58th percentile ($844 weekly) and household income at the 30th percentile.
The income distribution shows that 33.8% of the population (representing 4,428 people) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which closely aligns with the wider region where 33.3% of earners fall into this category. Housing affordability indicators show considerable strain, with households retaining only 77.8% of their income, placing the area in the 21st percentile, while the SEIFA score for income sits in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Chermside had 5,393 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 21% detached houses and 59% apartments. 18% are owned with a mortgage, 66% rented and 16% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,690 a month. Rent absorbs 26.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the local housing mix consisted of 21.4% standalone houses and 78.5% alternative dwellings such as townhouses and apartments, compared to a split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% alternative dwellings across metropolitan Brisbane. The home ownership rate stood at 15.9%, which is lower than the metropolitan Brisbane average, with the remaining properties being held under a mortgage (17.7%) or occupied by tenants (66.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was lower than the Brisbane metropolitan average at $1,690, while the median weekly rent was $370, compared to $1,863 and $380 regionally.
Nationally, mortgage payments are below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Chermside counted 5,393 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,185 today, averaging 1.9 people each. 14% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 42% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the majority of local households at 50.5%, consisting of couples with children at 13.7%, couples without children at 24.6%, and single parents at 9.9%. The remaining 49.5% are non-family households, with lone person households representing 41.8% of the total and group households making up 7.6%. The median household occupancy of 1.9 individuals is smaller than the average of 2.6 recorded across Greater Brisbane.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
34.7% of adults in Chermside hold a university qualification, including 24.6% with a bachelor degree and 7.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.8% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The educational profile of the population is distinct within the region, as university qualification rates among residents aged 15+ stand at 34.7%, surpassing the Queensland state average of 25.7% and the Australian average of 30.4%, pointing to a local population that prioritizes higher education. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 24.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (7.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational training also plays a significant role, with 32.1% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.3%) and vocational certificates (20.8%). Participation in study is notably high, with 28.2% of the local population currently undertaking formal coursework.
This group includes 9.0% studying at the tertiary level, 6.3% attending primary school, and 4.7% enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Chermside reaches 67 stops on 25 routes, timetabled for about 4,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of local public transport shows that there are 67 active transit stops operating within Chermside, consisting of various bus options. These stops are serviced by 25 distinct routes, which combine to offer 3,957 weekly passenger journeys. Transport access is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 145 meters from the nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, the majority of working residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 71%, followed by buses at 12% and walking at 9%.
Average vehicle ownership is 0.7 cars per household, which is below the regional average. Around 17.1% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Across all transit routes, service frequency averages 565 daily trips, which corresponds to roughly 59 weekly departures at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.0% of residents in Chermside report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 90% of areas nationally. 8.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments indicate that Chermside faces notable health challenges, based on mortality statistics and the prevalence of long-term conditions affecting both younger and older demographics, while the rate of private health insurance coverage is slightly below the SA2 average at approximately 52% of the population (~6,800 people). This compares to a private coverage rate of 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. The most prevalent health issues recorded among residents were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 11.0% and 7.7% of the population, respectively, while 66.0% of individuals reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
Long-term health conditions are more prevalent than average among the working-age population. Furthermore, 18.6% of local residents are aged 65 and over (amounting to 2,434 people), which is higher than the 15.1% share in Greater Brisbane. Senior health outcomes present some challenges, with national rankings generally matching those of the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
36.1% of Chermside residents were born overseas and 28.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 76% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.3%) and Australian (19.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Chermside exhibits high levels of multicultural diversity, with 28.1% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 36.1% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, claimed by 45.6% of residents. The most noticeable disproportionate representation occurs in Hinduism, which is practiced by 5.6% of the population compared to 2.2% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are English (23.3% of the population), Australian (19.6%), and Other (13.2%). Additionally, there are clear variations in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds: residents of Filipino descent are notably overrepresented at 3.3% of the population (compared to 1.2% regionally), Korean ancestry stands at 1.1% (compared to 0.5% regionally), and New Zealand heritage is at 1.0% (compared to 1.0% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Chermside is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 35.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of Chermside residents is 35 years, which is very close to the Greater Brisbane average of 36 years and slightly below the Australian average of 38 years. Relative to Greater Brisbane, the suburb has a larger share of residents aged 25 - 34 (23.2%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (7.0%). This concentration of 25 - 34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has risen from 14.2% to 15.2%, whereas the cohort aged 85 and over has decreased from 4.6% to 3.1%.
Population projections for 2041 indicate notable shifts, with the 75 to 84 age group expected to experience the most significant growth of 79%, adding 744 residents to total 1,689, while the 0 to 4 group is projected to see minimal growth of 8% (adding 41 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Chermside
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 21 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 — 572 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (11,426 at the 2021 Census → 13,103 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 (302021028). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.