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Coopers Plains has an estimated 6,433 residents, up from 5,704 at the 2021 Census — a change of 729 people, or 12.8%. Growth has averaged 1.8% a year over five years, faster than 80% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 83.8% of that increase. That puts 1,469 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 assessments conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Coopers Plains stands at approximately 6,433 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 729 individuals (12.8%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 5,704 residents. This population shift is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population of 6,428 from June 2025 alongside 31 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Such figures result in a population density of 1,468 persons per square kilometer, a level that exceeds the typical average of locations evaluated nationally by AreaSearch. The 12.8% expansion recorded in Coopers Plains since the 2021 census outpaced the national benchmark of 9.3% as well as the wider SA3 area, positioning it as a leading growth zone within the region.
This population increase was primarily driven by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 83.8% of the total demographic gains in recent times. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 as the baseline) are applied to each SA2 location. For any SA2 localities omitted from this dataset, or for periods extending past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (utilizing 2021 data) are substituted. Because the state-level projections lack specific age breakdowns, AreaSearch scales demographic cohorts proportionally based on the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and anchored on 2022 data. Looking ahead, substantial population expansion in the upper quartile of national statistical regions is anticipated, with the locality projected to add 1,881 individuals by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, yielding a net increase of 29.2% over this 16-year timeframe.
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217 new dwellings have been approved in Coopers Plains over the past five years, an average of 43 a year. That places the area in the 67th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 25 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 84% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 79, 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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An average of approximately 43 new residential approvals are registered annually in Coopers Plains, with 217 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 73 recorded thus far in FY-26. Over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), an average of 2.5 individuals relocated to the suburb for every newly built home, indicating robust demand that helps maintain property values, while new construction projects average an expected cost of $268,000, aligning with regional norms. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $10.8 million have been logged in the current financial year, pointing to steady commercial building trends.
Compared to the wider Greater Brisbane region, Coopers Plains records 69.0% more new residential approvals per capita, offering prospective buyers a broad selection of properties, despite a recent slowdown in construction momentum. Recent building approvals consist of 84.0% detached houses and 16.0% apartments or townhouses, reinforcing the suburban character of the area through a high proportion of family-oriented dwellings. The current market transition is highlighted by a ratio of approximately 224 people per approved dwelling. Demographic projections indicate that Coopers Plains will add 1,876 new inhabitants by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Should the pace of residential building persist at its current rate, the supply of new housing may fall short of matching this population growth, potentially heightening competition among prospective buyers and driving accelerated price appreciation.
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 92 current infrastructure and development projects close to Coopers Plains, worth an estimated $10.7 billion. 20 are already under construction and 36 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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Developments in local infrastructure, major construction works, and planning updates have a significant effect on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 6 key projects expected to influence the local area. Notable projects include the Henson Road Industrial Estate, the Cross River Rail - Salisbury Station Upgrade, the expansion of the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital, and the Salisbury Marketplace, with details on the most relevant schemes provided below.
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Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital Expansion
A major expansion of the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital at Coopers Plains, delivered under the Queensland Government Capacity Expansion Program. The project includes a new five-level Clinical Services Building with 112 additional overnight inpatient beds, an expanded intensive care unit growing from 5 to 12 beds, and 8 new operating theatres. Supporting works include a new eight-level multi-storey car park providing 1,379 spaces, a new high-voltage infrastructure building, upgraded medical imaging, and expanded pathology and pharmacy services.The car park reached its topping-out milestone on 1 May 2026, with the final concrete pour for the Clinical Services Building completed in early February 2026. Bed delivery has been rescheduled from 2027 to 2028 following a state-wide review of hospital infrastructure timelines.
Henson Road Industrial Estate
Large-scale industrial and logistics estate developed by Goodman at 300-350 Henson Road, Salisbury, delivering over 40,000 sqm of premium warehouse and office space with strong access to the M1 Pacific Motorway and Brisbane's southern industrial corridor. The estate targets logistics, distribution and light industrial occupiers seeking proximity to the Brisbane CBD and port.
Salisbury Marketplace
Proposed mixed-use retail and residential precinct at the corner of Orange Grove Road and Evans Road in Salisbury, approximately 11 km south of Brisbane CBD. The development is intended to be anchored by a full-line supermarket with specialty retail tenancies and residential apartments above. The site is well-served by public transport including Salisbury Station on the Beenleigh Line and multiple bus routes.
Cross River Rail - Salisbury Station Upgrade
Major accessibility rebuild of Salisbury railway station as part of the Cross River Rail project. Delivered ahead of schedule and reopened in March 2026, the fully accessible station features a new third platform, overpasses with lifts and stairs, accessible public toilets, secure bicycle enclosure, weather protection canopies, and new accessible parking amenities.
Macgregor Gardens Retirement Village Expansion
Stage 2 expansion adding 42 independent living units and new community facilities to the existing Macgregor Gardens retirement village.
Pavilion The Residences
A 144-apartment development featuring three five-level buildings within the Mimosa Creek nature reserve. Offers a mix of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments, including a swimming pool, gym, and communal amenities designed for modern living.
Nathan, Salisbury, Moorooka Neighbourhood Plan
An integrated 10-year planning framework adopted by Brisbane City Council in May 2025 and commenced in June 2025. The plan guides the transformation of the Nathan, Salisbury, and Moorooka suburbs by enabling 2,500 new dwellings and 12,500 jobs. Key features include the renewal of the 'Magic Mile' on Ipswich Road into a multi-storey employment hub, protecting the character of the Clifton Hill War Service Homes Estate, and enhancing connectivity to local train stations and Toohey Forest.
European Train Control System (ETCS) - Cross River Rail
Advanced digital train signalling system being progressively rolled out across the South East Queensland rail network as part of Cross River Rail. Delivered by the Sequence Alliance (Hitachi Rail, Queensland Rail, Cross River Rail Delivery Authority), ETCS removes the need for trackside signals by relaying real-time train position, speed and direction to a central Rail Management Centre. Installed and undergoing testing on the Shorncliffe line; the $554 million expanded program extends south to Moorooka and includes enhanced cyber security, integration with existing rail systems and replacement of ageing assets.Critical for safe operation of the Cross River Rail tunnels and for boosting network capacity ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.
3,541 residents of Coopers Plains are employed, from a labour force of 3,746. Unemployment sits at 5.5%, with participation at 69.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,673, about 135% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Coopers Plains is highly qualified, with a strong presence of employees in essential services, a jobless rate of 5.5%, and an estimated 5.8% increase in employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,541, while the local unemployment rate sat 1.1% higher than the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%, and the participation rate closely mirrored the regional average of 70.4%. Census records indicate that a moderate 14.3% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The accommodation & food services sector is highly concentrated in the area, employing workers at 1.3 times the regional average rate. Conversely, the construction industry plays a smaller role locally, accounting for 5.7% of jobs compared to 9.0% across the region. With a ratio of 1.3 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, the suburb operates as an employment center, containing more positions than working residents and drawing commuting staff from surrounding neighborhoods. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch indicates that during the 12 months ending March 2026, local employment expanded by 5.8% and the labor force grew by 4.9%, leading to a 0.9 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Greater Brisbane recorded a 3.2% increase in employment and a 3.4% rise in the labor force, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide additional context for future demand trends in Coopers Plains. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been mapped against the local industry mix to model potential growth. Across the nation, total employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates of change vary widely by sector. Applying these sectoral trajectories to the employment profile of Coopers Plains indicates that local employment would expand by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, using a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes that excludes localized demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Coopers Plains is $1,606 a week (about $84,000 a year), with median personal income at $722 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,737 a year against an average of $57,528. 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 tax data from the ATO for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch, income levels within the Coopers Plains SA2 fall below national averages. Taxpayers in the Coopers Plains SA2 record a median income of $48,737 and an average income of $57,528, compared to Greater Brisbane averages of $58,236 and $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, these estimates would rise to approximately $54,274 for median income and $64,063 for average income by March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Coopers Plains were all positioned moderately, sitting between the 32nd and 41st percentiles.
The largest income bracket contains 34.4% of residents (2,212 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the broader region where 33.3% of the population falls into this range. Budgetary pressures related to housing are significant, with residents retaining only 81.6% of their income, which ranks in the 39th percentile, while the local SEIFA income score falls within the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Coopers Plains had 2,085 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 74% detached houses and 13% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 50% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $376 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 23.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.9%. 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 housing composition of Coopers Plains consisted of 74.1% standalone houses and 25.9% alternative housing types such as semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings across metropolitan Brisbane. Home ownership rates in Coopers Plains trailed the metropolitan average, sitting at 23.1%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (27.3%) or tenants renting their homes (49.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,733 was lower than the metropolitan Brisbane average of $1,863, whereas the median weekly rent stood at $376, compared to $380 regionally.
On a national scale, mortgage repayments in Coopers Plains are below the Australian median of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Coopers Plains counted 2,085 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,351 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of local households at 65.3%, consisting of couples with children at 26.1%, couples without children at 26.1%, and single parents at 10.8%. Non-family households account for the remaining 34.7% of properties, with single-person households representing 25.3% and group housing making up 9.1% of the total. The local median household occupancy of 2.6 individuals aligns precisely with the wider average for Greater Brisbane.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
40.6% of adults in Coopers Plains hold a university qualification, including 25.3% with a bachelor degree and 12.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 16.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 192 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 985 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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Rates of educational attainment in Coopers Plains are considerably higher than broader benchmarks, with 40.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% throughout QLD and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile positions the suburb well for opportunities in knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 25.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 12.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 27.2% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these areas, including advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificates at 16.4%.
A high proportion of the population participates in education, with 31.2% of local residents currently undertaking formal study. This cohort includes 10.3% enrolled in higher education, 7.8% in primary schools, and 5.1% attending secondary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Coopers Plains reaches 44 stops on 31 routes, timetabled for about 2,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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An analysis of public transport networks shows 44 active transit stops in Coopers Plains, providing a combination of train and bus services. These stops support 31 separate routes, generating 2,838 passenger trips each week. Transport connection options are rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 162 meters from their nearest transit stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 78%, followed by buses at 9% and trains at 8%. Car ownership averages 1.2 vehicles per household, which is below the wider regional average.
Additionally, 14.3% of employed residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data collected during pandemic conditions. Transit service frequency averages 405 trips daily across all active routes, which represents approximately 64 departures per stop each week.
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72.9% of residents in Coopers Plains report no long-term health condition. 6.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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 outcomes in Coopers Plains closely track national averages, according to an AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates. While general health conditions are typical, they trend higher than the national average among senior demographics, and the rate of private health insurance is low, covering only about 48% of the population (~3,062 people). This is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 55.8% and the national benchmark of 55.7%. The most frequently recorded medical conditions in the suburb are mental health difficulties and asthma, which affect 8.2% and 7.2% of residents, respectively.
Meanwhile, 72.9% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Health profiles among working-age residents are generally typical. Residents aged 65 and over make up 12.3% of the local population (793 people), below the Greater Brisbane average of 15.1%. Health indicators for senior residents present some difficulties, though they rank lower nationally than the general community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
49.6% of Coopers Plains residents were born overseas and 49.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 89% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (16.6%) and English (16.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Coopers Plains exhibits high levels of multiculturalism, with 49.2% of residents using a language other than English in their homes and 49.6% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 41.2% of local residents. The most pronounced deviation from regional norms is seen in Hinduism, which is practiced by 10.7% of the population, a share significantly higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.2%. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Coopers Plains are Australian at 16.6% (below the regional average of 23.2%), English at 16.6% (below the regional average of 26.8%), and Other at 15.5% (above the regional average of 9.4%).
Notable differences also exist in the representation of other backgrounds: Indian ancestry is overrepresented at 7.8% of the population (compared to 2.0% regionally), Filipino at 3.6% (compared to 1.2% regionally), and Korean at 1.3% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Coopers Plains is 32, younger than 88% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 36.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Coopers Plains is 32 years, which is lower than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 and the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the suburb has a larger share of residents aged 25 - 34 (23.5%) but fewer people aged 55 - 64 (7.4%). This concentration of 25 - 34 year-olds is higher than the national benchmark of 14.6%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 15.6% to 18.1% of the population, while the 55 to 64 group has decreased from 8.6% to 7.4%.
Demographic models suggest the age distribution will change by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort projected to increase by 401 people (63%), growing from 633 to 1,035.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Coopers Plains
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 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 May 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 — 31 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,704 at the 2021 Census → 6,433 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 (303041067). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.