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Coorparoo has an estimated 19,158 residents, up from 17,810 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,348 people, or 7.6%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. 195 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 87.3% of that increase. That puts 3,594 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Coorparoo stands at approximately 19,158 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,348 people (7.6%) from the 2021 Census, when the population was recorded at 17,810 people. This adjustment is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 19,140 from June 2025 alongside 195 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Such population numbers translate to a density of 3,594 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quartile of all nationwide locations evaluated by AreaSearch. The area's 7.6% post-census growth is within 1.7 percentage points of the national average (9.3%), indicating healthy growth fundamentals.
Overseas migration was the primary driver of this growth, accounting for approximately 87.3% of the total population increase over recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with 2022 as the baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for SA2 locations. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, and for any projections extending past 2032, figures from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (using 2021 baseline data) are applied. Since these state-level projections lack age breakdown details, AreaSearch allocates growth weightings proportionally based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 baseline data) for individual age brackets. Looking at upcoming demographic changes, the suburb is projected to experience population expansion slightly below the median of all areas assessed by AreaSearch, with an expected growth of 1,912 individuals by 2041 relative to the latest annual ERP statistics, representing a total increase of 9.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
224 new dwellings have been approved in Coorparoo over the past five years, an average of 44 a year. That places the area in the 65th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 36 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 67% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 42, broadly in line with 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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In Coorparoo, approximately 44 homes receive building approvals each year, with a total of 224 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 39 approved so far in FY-26. With an average of 3.8 new residents added annually for every home constructed over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping new supply, which typically drives up prices and intensifies competition among buyers. The average estimated value of these new builds is $718,000, indicating that developers are targeting the high-end market with premium housing options.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $12.4 million have been recorded during the current financial year, showing a moderate level of commercial construction activity. Building activity in Coorparoo is significantly lower than the wider Greater Brisbane region, sitting at 65.0% below the regional average per capita. This undersupply of new housing generally supports the values and demand for pre-existing properties. This construction rate is also lower than the national benchmark, reflecting a mature market and highlighting potential planning or space limitations. The mix of new residential projects consists of 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% townhouses or apartments, with the expanding share of multi-dwelling options providing varied choices across different price ranges, from family properties to more affordable compact homes. Interestingly, developers are focusing more on traditional houses than the established mix recorded at the Census (which was 41.0%), showing that demand for family residences remains high despite pressure for higher density. With approximately 393 people for every dwelling approval, Coorparoo presents as a highly developed property market. Demographic projections indicate that Coorparoo will add 1,894 residents by 2041, according to the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If current building volumes do not increase, the supply of housing is likely to fall behind this population growth, which will probably elevate competition among buyers and support upward pressure on property prices.
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 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Coorparoo, worth an estimated $2.32 billion. A further 130 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $87.9 billion. 33 are already under construction and 54 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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Changes in local infrastructure, key projects, and planning frameworks are major drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 64 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Significant initiatives include the Coorparoo RSL Retirement Village at 20 Harries Road, the Eastern Metro Extension to Capalaba, the apartments at 20 Dickenson Street Carina, and the upgrade of the intersection at Cavendish Road, Holdsworth Street, and Kitchener Street, with the list below highlighting the most relevant ones.
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Coorparoo RSL Retirement Village - 20 Harries Road
Contemporary 18-storey vertical retirement village by Bolton Clarke featuring 197 accommodation units across two towers connected by glazed pedestrian hallways. Comprises 110 independent living apartments, 27 assisted living units, and 60 residential care rooms with ground floor retail, rooftop infinity pool, and comprehensive aged care facilities.
Eastern Metro Extension to Capalaba
Proposed rapid transit extension of the Brisbane Metro from the CBD to Capalaba via the Old Cleveland Road corridor, passing through Camp Hill, Carina, Carindale, and Chandler. A rapid business case is underway in partnership between Brisbane City Council and the Queensland Government for delivery ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Cavendish Road, Holdsworth Street and Kitchener Street Intersection Upgrade
The project aims to upgrade the Cavendish Road, Holdsworth Street, and Kitchener Street intersection to reduce crash risks, improve traffic flow efficiency for all road users, reduce congestion, and enhance safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists. This includes closing Kitchener Street access to and from Cavendish Road.
Coorparoo Square
Award-winning $252 million redevelopment of iconic Myer building by joint venture between Frasers Property Australia and Honeycombes Property Group. Features 366 residential apartments across three towers, 6,700 sqm retail space including ALDI and Dendy Cinema, completed in 2017. Won national Liberty Award for Best Mixed-Use Development.
Leigh Street Retail-Residential Development
A retail-residential development on two blocks in a low-medium density residential zone, including sixteen residential units, a food and drink outlet, a cafe shop, three retail outlets, underground parking with 44 slots, a communal recreation area, and a rooftop lap pool; local residents expressed concerns over building heights, site coverage, and commercial aspects, leading to an appeal against the approval.
Stones Corner Village Redevelopment
Approved mixed-use redevelopment of Stones Corner Village by Stockwell, comprising two residential towers (14 and 16 storeys) with 209 apartments over a retail and commercial podium, reinstating the Aldi supermarket and activating Logan Road.
Maasra Coorparoo
Mixed-use development at 220 Old Cleveland Road featuring 114 apartments over eight levels with ground floor retail, medical and commercial spaces. Developed by Karam Group with focus on 3 & 4 bedroom apartments for owner-occupiers.
Princess Alexandra Hospital Expansion
A major vertical expansion of the Princess Alexandra Hospital adding five new floors (four clinical levels and one plant level) on top of the existing Emergency Department building. The works will deliver 249 additional beds (219 acute inpatient and 30 ICU), 13 new cancer treatment bays, and reconfigured specialist treatment spaces including dialysis and medical assessment units. The project also includes additional car parking and a refurbishment of the Research Wing to provide ICU administration facilities, common areas and change rooms.Part of the Queensland Government's Hospital Capital Expansion Program, the expansion will boost inpatient capacity by approximately 26 percent and is being delivered by John Holland under a managing contractor model. New beds and clinical floors are expected to open in the second half of 2026, with the broader expansion (including expanded cancer care and parking) targeted for 2028.
12,926 residents of Coorparoo are employed, from a labour force of 13,229. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 80.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 15,979, about 83% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Coorparoo is highly educated, featuring a strong concentration of workers in professional services, an unemployment rate of only 2.3%, and an estimated job growth rate of 5.3% over the prior year. In March 2026, there were 12,926 employed residents, with the unemployment rate sitting 2.0% below the Greater Brisbane average of 4.3%. Furthermore, the participation rate of the local labor force is exceptionally high at 80.2%, compared to 70.4% across Greater Brisbane. Census records indicate that a substantial 25.7% of residents worked from home, although this figure may be influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.
The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The suburb shows a distinct concentration in professional & technical services, with its share of employment in this sector reaching 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, manufacturing accounts for only 3.6% of local employment, which is lower than the 6.4% recorded across Greater Brisbane. Because the suburb is primarily residential, local job availability appears limited when comparing the census count of local jobs against the size of the resident workforce. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw employment expand by 5.3% and the total labor force grow by 4.9%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 0.4 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.2% and the labor force expand by 3.4%, while its unemployment rate ticked up by 0.1 percentage points. Future labor demand in Coorparoo can be analyzed using the national employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industries will grow at very different rates. Applying these sectoral projections directly to the local industry mix suggests Coorparoo's employment base could grow by 7.3% over five years and 14.8% over ten years (note that this serves as a simple weighted illustration and does not account for local population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Coorparoo is $2,100 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,129 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $67,928 a year against an average of $91,229. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the most recent ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, income levels in the Coorparoo SA2 are positioned at the very high end of the national spectrum. Taxpayers in the Coorparoo SA2 recorded a median income of $67,928 and an average income of $91,229, compared to the Greater Brisbane figures of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Adjusted for a 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would stand at approximately $75,645 for the median and $101,593 for the average as of March 2026.
Census data indicates that household, family, and individual incomes are all elevated in Coorparoo, placing between the 72nd and 87th percentiles nationwide. In terms of earnings distribution, the largest cohort consists of 33.5% of residents (6,417 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which matches the wider metropolitan average of 33.3% for this bracket. High-income earners are also well represented, with 31.8% earning more than $3,000 per week, showing significant local purchasing capacity. Although high housing costs consume 15.5% of income, strong earnings keep disposable income levels at the 73rd percentile, and the area ranks in the 8th decile on the SEIFA index of relative advantage and disadvantage.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Coorparoo had 7,532 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 41% detached houses and 50% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 46% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,058 a month. Rent absorbs 18.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.6%. 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 housing stock in Coorparoo consisted of 40.9% detached houses and 59.2% other housing types (including apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Brisbane metropolitan distribution of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Coorparoo stood at 22.2%, which is lower than the metropolitan average, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (31.9%) or rented (45.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,058 was considerably higher than the Brisbane metropolitan average of $1,863, while the median weekly rent was $380, compared to the metropolitan median of $380.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Coorparoo are significantly higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Coorparoo counted 7,532 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,102 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the largest share of households at 59.2%, which consists of 24.7% couples with children, 25.7% couples without children, and 6.7% single parent households. The remaining 40.8% of properties are non-family households, with lone person households representing 33.4% and group households making up 7.4%. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is smaller than the average of 2.6 across Greater Brisbane.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
49.8% of adults in Coorparoo hold a university qualification, including 33.0% with a bachelor degree and 12.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 82% of areas nationally. A further 13.6% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 7,830 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,088 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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The level of education in Coorparoo is significantly higher than broader geographical benchmarks, with 49.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree, compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% nationwide. This high educational level positions the local population well for employment in knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 33.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 12.0% and graduate diplomas at 4.8%. Vocational education accounts for 24.2% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and over, comprising advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (13.6%). Enrolment rates in education are high, with 29.8% of the local population actively participating in formal study.
This student population includes 10.4% enrolled in higher education, 7.2% attending primary school, and 6.4% in high school education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Coorparoo reaches 76 stops on 47 routes, timetabled for about 6,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of the local transit network shows 76 active public transport stops operating in Coorparoo, consisting of both train stations and bus stops. These stops are served by 47 distinct routes, which accommodate 5,965 passenger trips per week. Transport access is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 170 meters from their nearest transit stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, the majority of commuters travel outside the area for work, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 73%, followed by buses at 14% and trains at 5%.
The average number of motor vehicles per dwelling is 1.1, which is below the metropolitan average. A high proportion of residents, 25.7%, worked from home (according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions). The average frequency of transit services is 852 trips per day across all active routes, which translates to approximately 78 trips per week for each individual stop.
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73.1% of residents in Coorparoo report no long-term health condition. 4.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 66.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 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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Residents of Coorparoo experience favorable health statistics, as indicated by AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with low rates of common health conditions observed in both younger and older cohorts. Additionally, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally high, covering approximately 67% of the population (12,797 people). This compares to a rate of 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues recorded among residents were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 9.5 and 7.5% of the population, respectively.
In contrast, 73.1% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The population under the age of 65 exhibits health metrics that are better than average. Senior residents aged 65 and older make up 13.8% of the community (2,639 people), which is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 15.1%. The health status of these senior residents remains above average, with national rankings aligning closely with those of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.7% of Coorparoo residents were born overseas and 18.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.0%) and Australian (21.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Coorparoo exhibits higher levels of cultural diversity than most comparable local areas, with 25.7% of residents born outside Australia and 18.1% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 49.1% of the population. However, the most pronounced religious overrepresentation is Hinduism, which is practiced by 4.3% of local residents compared to 2.2% across the wider Greater Brisbane region. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (based on parents' country of birth), the three most common heritages in Coorparoo are English at 25.0% of the population, Australian at 21.3%, and Irish at 12.2%.
There are also distinct concentrations of other ancestral groups: Russian heritage is represented at 0.5% in Coorparoo (compared to 0.3% regionally), Greek at 1.6% (compared to 0.6%), and Scottish at 8.5% (compared to 7.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Coorparoo is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 33.1% 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 Coorparoo is 35 years, which is very close to the Greater Brisbane average of 36 years and slightly lower than the national median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Coorparoo has a higher proportion of young adults aged 25 - 34 (19.5%) but a lower share of children aged 5 - 14 (9.6%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 55 to 64 has increased from 9.6% to 10.5%, while the 25 to 34 age bracket has contracted from 20.2% to 19.5%. Demographic projections for 2041 point to significant changes in Coorparoo's age profile.
The 75 to 84 bracket is expected to grow the fastest, increasing by 64% and adding 551 residents to reach 1,416. Older residents (65+) are projected to account for 58% of all population growth, highlighting the aging trend in the area. Conversely, the cohorts aged 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 are projected to experience declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Coorparoo
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 7 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 Jun 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 — 195 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (17,810 at the 2021 Census → 19,158 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 (303021053). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.