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Coolangatta has an estimated 7,675 residents, up from 6,491 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,184 people, or 18.2%. Growth has averaged 2.1% a year over five years, faster than 89% of areas nationally. 805 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 85.1% of that increase. That puts 4,040 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 analysis from AreaSearch indicates that Coolangatta reached an estimated population of approximately 7,675 by Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 1,184 residents (18.2%) compared with the 6,491 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. The expansion has been calculated using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 7,208 recorded at June 2025 alongside 805 validated new addresses identified following the Census. With this resident count, the locality records a population density of 4,039 persons per square kilometer, positioning it within the highest 10% across all evaluated Australian locations and highlighting the significant demand for local land.
The 18.2% expansion recorded since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of Qld figure of 9.4% as well as the nationwide rate, establishing the community as a regional pacesetter. International migration served as the principal driver of this demographic surge, generating roughly 85.1% of recent overall population additions. Projections generated by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base point, form the foundation of AreaSearch's SA2 modelling. When areas fall outside this dataset, or for intervals beyond 2032, figures rely upon Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts published in 2023 utilizing 2021 statistics. Because these state figures omit demographic age breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (issued in 2023, utilizing 2022 benchmarks) across each age bracket. Factoring in these prospective demographic adjustments, the community is anticipated to achieve population growth placing it in the top quartile among non-metropolitan Australian localities, expanding by 2,347 persons by 2041 according to recent annual ERP statistics, which equates to a 16-year total increase of 24.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,225 new dwellings have been approved in Coolangatta over the past five years, an average of 245 a year. That places the area in the 83rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 32 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 245 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 2% 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 authorisations in Coolangatta have averaged around 245 dwellings annually, creating a cumulative total of 1,225 homes across the latest 5 financial years. Given that approximately 0.6 incoming residents arrived each year per newly authorised home across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local construction is keeping pace with and exceeding resident influx, widening choices for purchasers and enabling population expansion beyond projected levels; meanwhile, residential construction costs average $975,000 per build, pointing to developer emphasis on the upmarket, higher-tier property sector. Furthermore, authorisations for commercial construction reached $6.5 million across the current financial year, reinforcing the predominantly residential orientation of the locality.
Coolangatta records 219.0% more new home approvals per capita compared to the Rest of Qld, presenting property buyers with extensive options. This volume sits substantially above national benchmarks, underscoring pronounced developer appetite for the market. An examination of residential approvals reveals that 2.0% were for standalone houses, whereas 98.0% comprised medium and high-density developments. Concentrating on higher-density construction offers more accessible price points, catering well to downsizers, property investors, and first-home buyers. With roughly 36 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical hallmarks of an expanding growth hub. Projections indicate that Coolangatta will welcome an additional 1,876 residents leading up to 2041, based on recent quarterly modeling from AreaSearch. Looking at prevailing construction rates, oncoming residential supply appears well placed to satisfy incoming demand, establishing favourable buying conditions and potentially unlocking demographic expansion above present forecasts.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Coolangatta, worth an estimated $1.55 billion. A further 173 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $48.1 billion. 49 are already under construction and 84 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities 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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Major infrastructure developments, planning schemes, and capital works play a defining role in shaping regional evolution. AreaSearch has pinpointed 29 projects in total anticipated to influence the local area. Notable initiatives among these include the Kirra Point Holiday Apartments, Coolangatta Beachside Resort, Coolangatta Creek Boardwalk Extension, and the Coolangatta and Kirra Business Centre Place Making Master Plan, with key undertakings outlined below.
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Coolangatta Beachside Resort
A transformative redevelopment of the beachfront precinct at 72-78 Marine Parade, integrating The Strand shopping centre and the Coolangatta Sands Hotel. Following the $142 million acquisition by Alceon and Aktiv in 2025, and the hotel purchase by Irvin Hotel Group in 2026, the site is undergoing a major five-year staged upgrade. The project envisions a high-end luxury resort destination featuring revitalized retail and dining, premium hotel accommodation, and potential vertical development of up to 23 storeys to leverage its prime coastal position.
Kirra Point Holiday Apartments
The first stage of the 380 million AUD Kirra Point mixed-use precinct is complete, featuring 116 luxury apartments and the Kirra Point Holiday Apartments short-stay offering. Stage 2 is currently in early construction and ground works, set to deliver a second residential tower, a boutique hotel, and a curated laneway retail precinct including a village square and fresh food marketplace.
Coolangatta Creek Boardwalk Extension
Construction of a boardwalk extension at the mouth of Coolangatta Creek as a key segment of the Gold Coast Oceanway. The project includes widening the existing shared path to 5 metres to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety, installing viewing platforms, and providing seating and environmental interpretation. It aims to enhance coastal connectivity between North Kirra and Bilinga while revitalising the riparian zone.
Coolangatta and Kirra Business Centre Place Making Master Plan
Place-based master plan guiding the long-term enhancement of public spaces, streetscapes and beach access across the Coolangatta and Kirra business centres. The plan, developed by City of Gold Coast following extensive community engagement, sets the vision to improve the walking experience, celebrate local beach culture, history and identity, and progressively upgrade Marine Parade, Griffith Street, foreshore connections and pedestrian links. Implementation rolls out through annual capital works programs covering streetscape renewal, public realm upgrades, improved beach access and tourism amenity enhancements.The plan complements significant private sector beachfront redevelopment activity now reshaping the precinct.
Tweed Heads and Coolangatta SLSC Stage 3 Renovation
Stage 3 renovation of the Tweed Heads and Coolangatta Surf Life Saving Club at Greenmount Beach, Coolangatta. Works include a new two-level entry foyer and atrium, 80-seat function room, new kiosk, first aid room, and refurbished toilets. The entry, kiosk, and function room are now completed. Upgrade of the bar and air conditioning systems remain in planning stages. Architect is Shane Denman Designs, with Hutchinson Builders engaged for cost estimates. The club, established in 1911, is Queensland's oldest surf life saving club.
Tweed Heads Community Facilities Expansion
Expansion of community facilities in Tweed Heads, including upgrades to the library, community centre, and new youth spaces under the Tweed Shire Community Facilities Plan to serve a growing population.
Marine Rescue Point Danger Base Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the Point Danger Marine Rescue facility on the Tweed River mouth and headland. The project replaces aged operations infrastructure with a state-of-the-art radio communications base, emergency response coordination centre, and volunteer training amenities supporting the Coolangatta and Tweed maritime region.
Tweed Heads Mixed-Use Development (120-140 Wharf Street)
Proposed mixed-use redevelopment encompassing 89 residential apartments, ground-floor commercial and retail spaces, and community amenities. Designed by BDA Architecture and Lightwave Architecture along the Tweed River corridor, the project integrates modern sustainable design with river views.
3,933 residents of Coolangatta are employed, from a labour force of 4,054. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 61.7%. 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. 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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Coolangatta features a qualified resident workforce with strong representation in core services, recording an unemployment rate of only 3.0% and an estimated annual employment expansion of 4.0%. Records from March 2026 show 3,933 local workers in employment, while the jobless rate sits 0.9% beneath the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld; labour participation remains slightly lower than regional benchmarks (61.7% versus 64.2% in Regional Qld). Census returns indicated that 16.9% of local employees carried out their duties from home, though this figure reflects the potential influence of Covid-19 restrictions. The primary sectors employing local residents include health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, alongside construction.
The locality exhibits a pronounced concentration in accommodation & food services, generating an employment proportion 1.5 times the regional norm. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for a minimal share, employing 0.8% of the local workforce relative to 4.5% across Regional Qld. Although workplace opportunities exist locally, the ratio of Census workers to resident population suggests a substantial volume of residents travel to surrounding districts for employment. AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM figures indicates that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 4.0% while the labour pool grew by 3.2%, driving a 0.7 percentage points drop in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced an employment uptick of 0.1%, a 0.3% rise in the labour pool, and an unemployment increase of 0.1 percentage points. Future workplace demand trends can be evaluated using national industry projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. These five- and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce composition to gauge prospective trajectory. Across Australia, overall job growth is projected at 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across distinct industries. Translating these sector-specific forecasts to Coolangatta's occupational distribution suggests local employment may rise by 6.9% across five years and 14.1% over ten years (note that this extrapolation uses weighted modeling for demonstration and omits localized population adjustments).
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Median household income in Coolangatta is $1,331 a week (about $69,000 a year), with median personal income at $785 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,514 a year against an average of $66,807. 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 postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show personal earnings across the Coolangatta SA2 sitting slightly below the countrywide benchmark, recording a median income of $49,514 and an average of $66,807. These numbers contrast with Regional Qld, where the median stood at $53,146 and the average was $66,593. Incorporating an 11.36% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 brings updated March 2026 estimates to roughly $55,139 for median earnings and $74,396 on average. In the 2021 Census, individual weekly income sat at the 46th percentile ($785 weekly), while household earnings placed at the 22nd percentile.
In terms of earnings distribution, the largest cohort comprises the 28.9% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (2,218 residents), closely tracking the 31.7% observed regionally. Housing costs exert considerable strain, leaving only 80.9% of income remaining (placing in the 19th percentile), with the district's SEIFA income position falling into the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Coolangatta had 2,944 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 13% detached houses and 77% apartments. 20% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $405 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,805 a month. Rent absorbs 30.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.3%. 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 latest Census, the residential landscape in Coolangatta consisted of 13.1% standalone houses and 86.9% other dwellings such as townhouses, apartments, and alternative formats, differing sharply from the 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings registered in Regional Qld. Outright home ownership stood at 37.7%, substantially higher than Regional Qld benchmarks, while remaining homes were occupied under a mortgage (19.9%) or leased by tenants (42.4%). Median monthly mortgage commitments were higher than the regional level at $1,805, alongside median weekly rental costs of $405, compared to Regional Qld benchmarks of $1,655 and $345 respectively.
On a national scale, Coolangatta mortgage repayments fall below the Australian norm of $1,863, whereas local rental prices exceed the countrywide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Coolangatta counted 2,944 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,481 today, averaging 1.9 people each. 12% are couples with children, fewer than in 96% of areas nationally, against 34% couples without children. 38% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the largest living arrangement at 54.7% of all households, consisting of couples with children (12.1%), couples without children (34.0%), and single parent families (7.7%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 45.3%, led by single-person households at 37.6% and share houses representing 7.6% of the total. The local median household size of 1.9 people remains below the Regional Qld norm of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.7% of adults in Coolangatta hold a university qualification, including 21.0% with a bachelor degree and 5.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.6% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 351 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,017 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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Higher education qualifications distinguish the community from surrounding regions, with 28.7% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 20.6% across the Rest of Qld and 25.4% across the SA4 region, demonstrating local commitment to academic pursuits. Bachelor degrees represent the most prevalent qualification at 21.0%, with postgraduate degrees accounting for 5.3% and graduate diplomas comprising 2.4%. Vocational and technical training also displays strong representation, with 36.9% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided between advanced diplomas (12.3%) and certificates (24.6%). A significant 23.0% of local residents participate in structured learning programmes.
Within this group, tertiary studies account for 7.4% of the population, while primary schooling and secondary schooling engage 4.7% and 3.8% of residents respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Coolangatta reaches 13 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 290 services a week. The typical home sits about 330 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.0 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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Coolangatta's public transit network contains 13 active transit stops serviced by local bus routes. These stops operate across 7 individual routes that together deliver 292 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is generally convenient, with local dwellings situated an average of 332 meters from their closest stop. Reflecting the area's residential profile, most travel involves outward commuting; private vehicles serve as the primary mode of travel at 82%, complemented by 8% walking and 4% cycling. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.0 per dwelling, trailing the regional benchmark. Approximately 16.9% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a metric that may reflect conditions during COVID-19.
Transit schedules provide an average frequency of 41 trips per day throughout the network, translating to roughly 22 weekly trips for each individual stop.
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66.0% of residents in Coolangatta report no long-term health condition. 6.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.2 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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Assessment of mortality figures and long-term health condition prevalence by AreaSearch highlights distinct community health needs, with medical conditions evident among both younger and mature demographics, while private health insurance uptake of approximately 52% (~3,998 people) tracks slightly behind the national SA2 average. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most frequently reported diagnoses in the locality, affecting 9.5 and 8.4% of residents respectively, while 66.0% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions compared with 67.6% across Regional Qld. Health indicators among working-age individuals generally align with broader norms.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 25.1% of the population (1,929 people), exceeding the 20.3% share seen across Regional Qld. Health outcomes for older residents perform well above average, registering national percentiles that surpass those of the broader local populace.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Coolangatta is largely Australian-born, at 77.4% of residents, with 9.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.7%) and Australian (23.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural demographics in Coolangatta broadly correspond with regional baselines, with Australian citizens making up 82.5% of residents, 77.4% born within Australia, and 90.7% using solely English at home. Christianity forms the predominant faith, practiced by 49.5% of the local population. The most prominent statistical variance appears in Judaism, which comprises 0.2% of residents compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Looking at ancestral lineage (based on parental birthplace), the primary backgrounds across Coolangatta are English (31.7%), Australian (23.8%), and Irish (10.6%). Notable differences also emerge in other ancestries: Spanish lineage represents 0.9% locally versus 0.3% regionally, French ancestry accounts for 0.9% compared to 0.5%, and Scottish background stands at 9.2% against 7.8% across the wider region.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Coolangatta is 48, older than 91% of areas nationally. That is 2 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 28.2% 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 age distribution of Coolangatta trends older relative to Regional Qld overall. Residents aged 25 - 44 represent 34.4% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 25.5% throughout Regional Qld, while children and younger people aged 0 - 24 comprise 17.2% against a regional proportion of 29.6%. The median age is estimated at 48 as at August 2026, decreasing from 50 at the 2021 Census, yet sitting 7 years higher than the Regional Qld median of 41 at that Census. The nationwide median at the Census was 38.
The most prominent shift since the Census occurred among adults aged 25 - 44, who expanded from 27.9% to an estimated 34.4% of the community. Looking to 2041, this 25 - 44 cohort is projected to drive the bulk of local growth, expanding by 905 residents (34%) to reach a total of 3,543.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Coolangatta
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
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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 | Apr 2026 6 months ago all 8 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 Apr 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 — 805 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,491 at the 2021 Census → 7,675 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 (309021230). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.