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Collingwood Park - Redbank has an estimated 15,448 residents, up from 11,686 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,762 people, or 32.2%. Growth has averaged 6.3% a year over five years, faster than 95% of areas nationally. 886 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 59.5% of that increase. That puts 981 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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Demographic assessment from AreaSearch places the population of Collingwood Park - Redbank at approximately 15,448 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 3,762 people (32.2%) compared with the 11,686 people recorded during the 2021 Census. Such movement is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 14,921 recorded at June 2025 alongside 886 validated new addresses registered following the Census benchmark. Consequently, population density stands at 981 persons per square kilometer, tracking closely with overall averages across AreaSearch study locations. Outperforming both Queensland and national average (9.5%) marks, the local expansion rate of 32.2% since the 2021 census firmly establishes the locality as a regional growth leader.
Inflow from interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 59.5% of total population additions over recent timeframes, with natural increase and overseas migration also delivering positive contributions. Projections utilised by AreaSearch incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia models for SA2 regions, released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. In instances involving SA2 territories outside this coverage or covering dates beyond 2032, Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts (released in 2023 referencing 2021 figures) are implemented. Because these state figures do not break down specific age cohorts, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings sourced from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) across individual age groups. Looking forward, demographic forecasts position the area within the upper quartile across Australia, anticipating an addition of 4,953 persons through to 2041 relative to latest annual ERP tallies, generating an overall increase of 28.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,015 new dwellings have been approved in Collingwood Park - Redbank over the past five years, an average of 203 a year. That places the area in the 99th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 13 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 203 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 88% 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 Collingwood Park - Redbank have averaged approximately 203 new dwellings annually, totaling 1,015 homes over the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Across the previous 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), an average of 3.9 new residents arrived for every residential build completed, creating a scenario where demand heavily outpaces supply—a dynamic that typically elevates competition and puts upward pressure on prices. Newly approved residential dwellings indicate an average construction cost of $344,000, coming in below broader regional figures to offer relatively accessible entry points.
Concurrently, commercial approvals have reached $193.0 million during this financial year, reflecting substantial commercial development momentum. Per capita building volumes in Collingwood Park - Redbank sit 58.0% above the levels recorded across Greater Brisbane, providing buyers with broader options. This pace outstrips national levels by a wide margin, underscoring strong developer confidence across the local market. Composition of new residential activity is heavily weighted towards detached houses at 88.0%, alongside 12.0% medium and high-density housing, thereby reinforcing traditional low-density suburban appeal suited for family buyers seeking spacious lots. Averaging approximately 65 people per approval, the district demonstrates characteristic active development traits. Anticipated population expansion indicates Collingwood Park - Redbank will gain 4,426 residents leading up to 2041 according to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly assessment. Given current residential pipeline rates, future dwelling additions appear well-positioned to satisfy incoming demand, establishing balanced purchasing conditions and creating capacity for demographic growth to exceed prevailing baseline targets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 23 current infrastructure and development projects inside Collingwood Park - Redbank, worth an estimated $3.58 billion. A further 69 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $36.9 billion. 24 are already under construction and 28 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and business parks & technology hubs. 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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Strategic infrastructure investment, planning frameworks, and capital projects fundamentally guide localized urban performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 52 projects anticipated to influence the immediate catchment. Prominent undertakings include Woodlinks Village, Six Mile Creek Estate - Stage 5 & 6, ForestBrook, and Ipswich Bus Service Improvements - Growth Areas, with key initiatives outlined in the subsequent overview.
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Ipswich and Logan Bus Service Improvement Package
A $70 million three-stage bus service improvement package for Ipswich and Logan growth areas, delivering new routes, improved frequency, and expanded connections to support rapid population growth, along with a new state-managed bus depot.
Collingwood Park State Secondary College
New state high school for the Collingwood Park area. Stage 1 opened in Term 1, 2025 for Year 7 and Year 8 students, featuring an administration building, general learning centre, science and industrial technology resources. Stage 2 is funded in the 2025-2026 budget with planned delivery for 2027, adding a multi-purpose hall, performing arts centre fit-out, and 16 general learning spaces.
Goupong Park Upgrade to District Recreation Park
Council-funded upgrade transforming Goupong Park into a district recreation park. The 2025-2026 budget has allocated funds to commence design work for this significant upgrade. The park currently features playground equipment, a skate park, half basketball court, BBQ facilities, walking paths, and recreational amenities. The upgrade aims to enhance facilities and expand the park's capacity to support increased community activities and recreational opportunities. The site holds cultural significance as a major Aboriginal camp area along Goodna Creek.
ForestBrook
Masterplanned community of 164 residential homesites on a 28.26-hectare creekside site along Six Mile Creek, Collingwood Park. Stage 1 is now complete, Stage 2 is sold out, and Stage 3 (the final release) is now selling with nearly all lots sold. Features expansive creekside parklands with basketball half-court, play equipment, picnic areas, and tree-lined walkways. Located 32km from Brisbane CBD within the Brisbane to Ipswich growth corridor, with an estimated $1 billion in surrounding infrastructure underway or planned.
Ipswich to Springfield Central Public Transport Corridor (I2S)
The I2S project is a proposed 25 km dedicated mass transit rail link connecting Ipswich Central and Springfield Central via the high-growth Ripley Valley. The project includes nine new stations (including hubs at University, Yamanto, and Ripley Town Centre) and is designed to provide a competitive alternative to private vehicle travel for an estimated 200,000 future residents. Following the completion of the Options Analysis in late 2024, the project moved into the Detailed Business Case phase in early 2026, supported by a 7.5 million AUD tripartite funding commitment under the SEQ City Deal.
Childcare Centre & Swim School - Collingwood Drive
Approved development for a purpose-built childcare centre and swim school on Collingwood Drive to service the growing Collingwood Park community. The project comprises modern early learning facilities together with an indoor learn-to-swim facility. No reliable public evidence was found that construction has commenced, with the project still appearing to remain at the approved stage.
Redbank Plains Road Upgrade Stage 4
Ipswich City Council is planning to upgrade Redbank Plains Road between Collingwood Drive and the Cunningham Highway to a four-lane urban road standard. The project is identified in iGO, the City of Ipswich Transport Plan, and is supported by Queensland Government Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme funding and Ipswich City Council. The official project page describes the work as being in early planning, with design scheduled over the next two years and construction timing dependent on future council budget funding.
Woodlinks Village
Master-planned community spanning 78 hectares with 900 allotments, featuring over 30 percent dedicated to parklands and open spaces. The development includes a 5,000 sqm community park with playground, basketball court, and picnic areas, pedestrian walkways, and cyclepaths along rehabilitated Goodna Creek. Located within walking distance of WoodLinks State School and Woolworths Marketplace, offering affordable fixed-price homes with various block sizes.
7,726 residents of Collingwood Park - Redbank are employed, from a labour force of 8,057. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 70.6%. 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. 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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Collingwood Park - Redbank presents a mixed labor pool that includes both white and blue collar workers across varied industries, with an unemployment rate of 4.1% and an estimated employment growth of 11.5% during the previous year. As of March 2026, 7,726 residents are employed, and the local unemployment rate sits at 0.2% lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.3%, while workforce participation remains broadly comparable to Greater Brisbane's 70.1%. Census data indicates that only 11.5% of residents worked from home, although the influence of Covid-19 lockdown measures should be taken into account when interpreting these figures.
The primary employment sectors employing residents comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. A notable industrial specialisation exists in manufacturing, where local workforce representation reaches 1.8 times the wider regional concentration. Conversely, professional & technical occupations account for a modest 4.5% of resident jobs, well below the 8.9% observed across the region. Although local employers provide jobs, comparisons between the resident workforce and the Census workplace counts suggest a considerable share of workers travel outside the district for work. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM statistics shows that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, local employment expanded by 11.5% against a 10.1% increase in the labour force, pushing the unemployment rate down by 1.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane generated employment growth of 3.2% alongside a 3.4% rise in the labour pool, resulting in a 0.1 percentage points uptick in unemployment. National employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide further context regarding prospective employment demand in Collingwood Park - Redbank. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied across the local industry profile to estimate future trends. Across Australia, workforce gains are expected to hit 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Aligning these sectoral models with Collingwood Park - Redbank's industry concentrations suggests local jobs will increase by 6.0% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (note that this reflects a baseline weighting calculation for comparative illustration, without local population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Collingwood Park - Redbank is $1,640 a week (about $85,000 a year), with median personal income at $777 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,744 a year against an average of $56,305. 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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Income levels in the Collingwood Park - Redbank SA2 trail national benchmarks according to AreaSearch compilation of ATO figures for financial year 2023. Among taxable individuals, median income in the Collingwood Park - Redbank SA2 stands at $52,744 while average earnings reach $56,305, sitting below Greater Brisbane's respective levels of $58,236 and $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 indicate figures of approximately $58,736 (median) and $62,701 (average). Data from the 2021 Census reveals personal, family, and household earnings align between the 44th and 44th percentiles.
In terms of distribution, the largest cohort accounts for 39.3% of resident earners (6,071 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, mirroring the 33.3% concentration seen across the wider region. Heightened housing cost burdens remain evident, leaving 82.6% of income disposable and ranking the area at the 42nd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Collingwood Park - Redbank had 3,795 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 1% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,571 a month. Rent absorbs 20.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in Collingwood Park - Redbank consisted of 86.0% separate houses and 14.0% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached residences, flats, and alternative formats), contrasting with the Greater Brisbane metropolitan profile of 73.5% separate houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright property ownership accounted for 18.6% of local dwellings, trailing metropolitan Brisbane benchmarks, while mortgaged properties stood at 40.9% and rental accommodation comprised 40.5%. The typical monthly mortgage repayment of $1,571 sat well below the Brisbane metropolitan benchmark of $1,863, with weekly rent averaging $340 against $380 regionally.
Nationally, mortgage costs in Collingwood Park - Redbank remain substantially lower than the Australian baseline of $1,863, while local rents fall under the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Collingwood Park - Redbank counted 3,795 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,017 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 21% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the predominant living arrangement at 75.3% of dwellings, split between couples with children at 36.4%, couples without children at 21.2%, and single parent families at 16.3%. Non-family residences make up the remaining 24.7%, comprising lone person households at 21.3% and group households at 3.4%. With an average of 2.9 people, typical household size exceeds the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.6% of adults in Collingwood Park - Redbank hold a university qualification, including 10.4% with a bachelor degree and 2.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.9% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 1,518 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 963 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 indicates clear structural variation, as tertiary degree holders represent 14.6% of residents compared to 30.5% throughout Greater Brisbane, highlighting key pathways for targeted training initiatives. Among higher education credentials, bachelor degrees represent 10.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Conversely, technical qualifications show strong presence, with 41.5% of persons aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (29.9%). Participation across formal study is strong, with 33.5% of residents currently engaged in education. By category, 12.8% attend primary education institutions, 9.7% are enrolled in secondary education, and 3.9% undertake tertiary education studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Collingwood Park - Redbank 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.
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69.7% of residents in Collingwood Park - Redbank report no long-term health condition. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators across Collingwood Park - Redbank align moderately with national standards based on AreaSearch analysis of chronic condition incidence and mortality statistics, displaying typical overall condition rates alongside elevated occurrences among mature age groups, while private health insurance uptake remains low at approximately 48% of the community (~7,337 people). This compares against 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions form the most prevalent reported ailments, diagnosed in 9.0% and 9.8% of the population, respectively, while 69.7% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
Working-age cohorts record above-average rates of chronic ailments. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 10.3% of the populace (1,594 people), lower than the 15.0% proportion across Greater Brisbane, with senior health indicators presenting certain localized challenges despite rating below broader national population medians.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
33.3% of Collingwood Park - Redbank residents were born overseas and 23.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.9%) and Australian (20.4%). 3.1% 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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Cultural diversity in Collingwood Park - Redbank surpasses the vast majority of assessed markets, characterized by 23.1% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 33.3% having been born overseas. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, held by 51.1% of people in Collingwood Park - Redbank. Notably, Hinduism shows distinctive representation at 1.9% locally compared to 2.2% across Greater Brisbane. Assessing parental lineage across Collingwood Park - Redbank, the three most prevalent ancestry origins are English (24.9%), Australian (20.4%), and Other (12.9%). Distinct ethnic concentrations are also evident across Polynesian and Pacific communities, including Samoan ancestry accounting for 6.4% locally (versus 0.9% across the region), Maori at 2.7% (compared to 1.1%), and New Zealand heritage at 1.3% (against 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Collingwood Park - Redbank is 31, younger than 95% of areas nationally. 31.2% 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 Collingwood Park - Redbank is noticeably younger than Greater Brisbane. Per AreaSearch figures for August 2026, children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 38.5% of the local population versus 31.8% across Greater Brisbane, while retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) account for 10.3% compared to a regional level of 15.0%. Median age is estimated at 31 as at August 2026, remaining identical to the 2021 Census figure and sitting 5 years below Greater Brisbane's 36-year median at that Census, as well as below the national benchmark of 38 at that Census.
The most pronounced shift since the Census has occurred among retiree and elderly cohorts, rising from 9.2% to an estimated 10.3% of the populace. Looking to 2041, middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) will contribute the largest numerical increase, rising 1,463 (48%) to 4,509, while retiree and elderly cohorts are projected to experience the fastest proportional expansion, increasing 77% to 2,816 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Collingwood Park - Redbank
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 23 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 886 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,686 at the 2021 Census → 15,448 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 (310041299). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.