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Currumbin Waters has an estimated 10,220 residents, up from 9,797 at the 2021 Census — a change of 423 people, or 4.3%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. That puts 1,036 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 Currumbin Waters is estimated to be approximately 10,220 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 423 people (4.3%) from the 9,797 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This change is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 10,220 from June 2025 alongside 28 validated new addresses registered since the Census. The region's population density stands at 1,035 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical figures across locations evaluated by AreaSearch. The primary driver of this population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 64.1% of the total demographic gains in recent times, though other contributors such as interstate migration and natural increase also registered positive gains.
AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for each SA2 region. In cases where this data is unavailable, or for periods extending past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 statistics are used. Because the state-level projections lack breakdowns by age category, AreaSearch distributes proportional growth weightings across age groups using the ABS Greater Capital Region projections from 2023, which utilize 2022 baseline data. Looking ahead, population growth is projected to remain slightly under the median for non-metropolitan parts of Australia. The region is forecast to add 588 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP figures, representing a total increase of 5.8% over the 16 years.
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56 new dwellings have been approved in Currumbin Waters over the past five years, an average of 11 a year. That is 1.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 45, 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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Approximately 11 residential properties receive planning approval annually in Currumbin Waters, accumulating to 56 dwellings over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 42 approvals documented. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the area added an average of 6.2 residents per year for each newly built home, showing that demand is outpacing local supply, a trend that typically triggers price escalation and competitive bidding. The average construction cost of these new residences is $614,000, indicating that builders are focusing on the higher-end residential market. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $7.8 million this financial year, emphasizing the predominantly residential nature of the locality.
Currumbin Waters records low residential construction activity compared to the Rest of Qld, sitting at 88.0% below the regional per capita average. This restricted volume of new builds generally underpins demand and supports pricing for existing properties. Construction volumes also trail the national average, highlighting the established character of the area and pointing to potential zoning constraints. Detached houses make up 89.0% of new projects, while attached dwellings comprise the remaining 11.0%, reinforcing the suburban character of the neighborhood which appeals to buyers looking for larger properties. Developers are building detached homes at a higher rate than the current housing mix suggests (71.0% at the Census), reflecting a sustained appetite for family properties despite broader density trends. The ratio of residents to dwelling approvals stands at about 1077 people per approval, indicating a highly mature housing market. Demographic projections indicate that Currumbin Waters will add 588 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If current building rates do not accelerate, residential supply may fail to keep pace with population growth, potentially heightening competition among purchasers and supporting upward pressure on 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 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Currumbin Waters, worth an estimated $935 million. A further 162 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $43.2 billion. 47 are already under construction and 75 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development initiatives are primary drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has tracked 25 projects expected to influence the local area. Among the key developments are Currumbin Eco-Parkland, Central Park Residences, GemLife Currumbin Waters, and the Currumbin Creek Road-Bienvenue Drive Intersection Upgrade, with the most significant projects outlined below.
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Currumbin Eco-Parkland
The Currumbin Eco-Parkland project preserves 148 hectares of land, transforming it into one of Australia's largest eco-parks. As of April 2026, stage one fencing on Piggabeen Road is complete, and the Koala Rehabilitation Facility, operated by Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, has commenced operations. Construction is currently beginning on a 2.6-kilometre Forest Loop walking trail and a Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) maintenance shed, with works scheduled for completion by September 2026. The site features significant ecological restoration, wetland rehabilitation, and critical koala habitat protections.
Central Park Residences
Central Park Residences is a luxury townhome and skyhome development on one of the last large land parcels in southern Gold Coast, next to a nature reserve and close to Currumbin Beach and Currumbin Creek. The total project comprises 150 dwellings, with Stage 1 (30 townhomes) under construction and due for completion around mid-2026. Homes feature double-glazed energy efficient windows, solar systems, EV charging infrastructure, Miele appliances and Parisi fixtures. Developed and built by ASG, the project targets families and downsizers seeking a secluded yet convenient coastal lifestyle.
Currumbin Eco-Parkland
Transformation of a 148-hectare parcel of land at Currumbin on the southern Gold Coast into one of Australia's largest eco-parks. Backed by more than $45 million in Queensland Government investment, the project features nature-based recreational trails, sporting and community amenity areas, koala habitat protection, a fodder eucalypt plantation, a wildlife rehabilitation facility (vet unit), and wetland restoration. An Activation Plan was released in January 2024 and physical works commenced in early 2024, with ecological restoration - including weed control, planned burns, and revegetation - actively progressing through 2025.A large portion of the site will ultimately be dedicated as conservation park.
Currumbin Eco-Parkland
A 148-hectare eco-parkland project protecting koala habitat and providing community recreation. It features a koala rehabilitation facility, walking trails, and eco-tourism opportunities. Construction on the maintenance shed and forest loop commenced in 2026.
Currumbin Creek Road-Bienvenue Drive Intersection Upgrade
This project involves a major upgrade to the intersection of Currumbin Creek Road and Bienvenue Drive to alleviate congestion and improve safety. Key works include the installation of a signalised left-turn slip lane from Currumbin Creek Road, expanded right-turn capacity, and extended turning lanes. It also features new bicycle lanes, a signalised pedestrian crossing, and drainage improvements to enhance active transport access.
GemLife Currumbin Waters
GemLife Currumbin Waters is Australia's first vertical land lease community, a $450 million development designed for over-50s. The project features 205 luxury three-bedroom apartments distributed across six three-level and one four-level building. Central to the resort is a state-of-the-art three-level country club. Approximately 70% of the 13.8-hectare site is dedicated to green open space, including the rehabilitation of native flora and wildlife corridors to preserve the local ecosystem.
Currumbin Service and Retail Centre
A landmark $80 million mixed-use retail and service precinct spanning 4.5 hectares at the M1 and Stewart Road interchange. The development integrates high-traffic essential services including a Shell service station, KFC, and Zarraffa's Coffee, alongside large-format retail, Chemist Warehouse, Anytime Fitness, and a multi-level Storage King facility.
Currumbin Service and Retail Centre
Completed mixed-use service and large format retail centre on a 4.5 hectare site at the M1 / Stewart Road interchange in Currumbin Waters. Anchored by a Shell service station and truck stop with multiple quick service food outlets (including Zarraffa's Coffee added in late 2024), Anytime Fitness, an indoor rock climbing facility, Storage King multi-level self storage and other light industrial uses. Stage 1 opened in 2023 and the centre is now largely tenanted, serving local Gold Coast residents and M1 motorway traffic.
5,407 residents of Currumbin Waters are employed, from a labour force of 5,555. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 67.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,269, about 91% 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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Currumbin Waters is characterized by a skilled resident workforce with a strong presence in essential services, a low unemployment rate of 2.7%, and an estimated 3.5% growth in jobs over the past year. In March 2026, the working resident population reached 5,407, with unemployment sitting 1.3% below the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%, and participation in the labor force remaining typical at 67.4% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a moderate 14.9% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may be influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.
The main industries employing local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The workforce shows a distinct specialization in construction, with an employment share that is 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.2% of local employment, which is lower than the 4.5% average for Regional Qld. Comparing the Census working population against the total resident population suggests that local job openings within this residential suburb are limited. AreaSearch examined SALM and ABS figures to find that over the 12 months to March 2026 employment grew by 3.5% and the labour force expanded by 3.3%, which led to a 0.3 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. This outcome differs from the situation in Regional Qld, where employment climbed by 0.1%, the labour force increased by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate rose by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia released national employment forecasts in May-25 that can help reveal future demand trends in Currumbin Waters. These projections span five and ten year timeframes and have been compared with the local employment profile to gauge expected growth. National employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, yet sectoral growth rates vary considerably. When these industry projections are applied to the employment composition of Currumbin Waters, local employment is projected to rise by 6.7% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though this calculation uses a simple weighting method for illustration and ignores local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Currumbin Waters is $1,636 a week (about $85,000 a year), with median personal income at $743 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,451 a year against an average of $75,862. The average runs 42% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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AreaSearch analysis of postcode-level ATO records for the 2023 financial year indicates that taxpayers in the Currumbin Waters SA2 recorded a median income of $53,451 and an average income of $75,862. These figures are elevated on a national scale and compare to averages of $53,146 and $66,593 across Regional Qld. Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimated values are approximately $59,523 for median income and $84,480 for average income as of March 2026. According to the Census, household, family, and individual incomes occupy moderate positions, falling between the 37th and 43rd percentiles.
Income distribution data indicates that 31.5% of the population (3,219 individuals) falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket, matching the regional trend of 31.7% in this band. Affordability constraints are significant, with residents retaining only 81.1% of their income, which ranks in the 40th percentile, while the SEIFA index places the area in the 5th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Currumbin Waters had 3,534 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 71% detached houses and 1% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $468 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,100 a month. Rent absorbs 28.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.6%. 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 Currumbin Waters consisted of 71.4% detached houses and 28.6% alternative housing types, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwellings, compared to Regional Qld where detached houses made up 76.4% and alternative dwellings 23.6%. The rate of home ownership in Currumbin Waters was higher than the Regional Qld average at 35.3%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (42.4%) or rented (22.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,100 was significantly higher than the Regional Qld median of $1,655, and the median weekly rent of $468 exceeded the Regional Qld figure of $345.
On a national level, housing costs in Currumbin Waters are elevated, with mortgage payments exceeding the Australian average of $1,863 and rent levels sitting substantially above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Currumbin Waters counted 3,534 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 74.5%, with couples with children representing 34.0%, couples without children at 26.0%, and single parent households at 13.0%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 25.5% of households, consisting of lone person households at 22.6% and group housing at 3.2%. The median household occupancy is 2.6 residents, which is slightly larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.9% of adults in Currumbin Waters hold a university qualification, including 14.7% with a bachelor degree and 3.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.9% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 592 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,048 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 proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in Currumbin Waters is lower than regional and national benchmarks, with 20.9% of individuals aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 30.4% across Australia, pointing to opportunities for further educational attainment. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 14.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational training is highly prevalent, with 42.9% of the population aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 13.0% and certificate-level qualifications at 29.9%. A high proportion of residents are engaged in study, with 29.2% of the local population enrolled in education.
This student cohort includes 10.2% in primary school, 8.9% in high school, and 3.9% undertaking higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Currumbin Waters reaches 34 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 500 services a week. The typical home sits about 280 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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Public transport infrastructure in Currumbin Waters includes 34 active bus stops. These locations are served by 3 distinct routes, which accommodate a total of 496 passenger journeys per week. Transport links are good, with residents living an average of 276 meters from their nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and the vast majority of working residents commute elsewhere, with private cars remaining the dominant mode of travel at 94%. Households own an average of 1.6 vehicles. Approximately 14.9% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect temporary pandemic conditions.
Bus services run at an average frequency of 70 trips per day across all active routes, which translates to about 14 weekly services for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.6% of residents in Currumbin Waters report no long-term health condition. 6.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.6% 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 for residents of Currumbin Waters are generally positive, with mortality rates and medical conditions aligning closely with national averages. The prevalence of chronic health conditions remains low within the general population, though it rises above national figures among older, higher-risk age groups. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is high, standing at roughly 57% of the population (~5,784 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent medical issues, affecting 8.7% and 8.1% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 68.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Residents aged under 65 exhibit better than average health statistics. The area is home to 2,020 residents aged 65 and over, representing 19.8% of the total population, and health outcomes for this senior cohort present some difficulties, ranking lower nationally than the rest of the local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Currumbin Waters is largely Australian-born, at 81.7% of residents, with 5.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.8%) and Australian (27.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Currumbin Waters displays lower levels of cultural diversity than typical Australian areas, with 81.7% of the population born locally, 89.8% holding citizenship, and 94.8% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 49.0% of the population. The most distinct statistical overrepresentation is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population, matching the 0.1% average across Regional Qld. The most common ancestries reported in Currumbin Waters are English at 32.8%, Australian at 27.1%, and Irish at 9.7%. Statistical variations occur in other backgrounds, with New Zealand ancestry representing 0.9% of the population (matching the 0.9% regional figure), Scottish ancestry at 8.6% (compared to 7.8% regionally), and Maori ancestry at 0.7% (compared to 0.8% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Currumbin Waters is 41. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 22.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of residents in Currumbin Waters is 41, matching the average for Regional Qld but higher than the national median of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, the area has a larger proportion of residents aged 35 - 44 (14.6%) and a smaller share aged 25 - 34 (11.1%). Since the 2021 Census, the median age has decreased by 1.1 years, falling from 42 to 41, which shows a shift toward a younger demographic. Key shifts include the 35 to 44 age cohort expanding from 12.6% to 14.6% and the 25 to 34 age bracket rising from 9.5% to 11.1%.
Conversely, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 13.0% to 11.0%, while the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 14.1% to 12.5%. Long-term demographic projections suggest the age distribution will shift by 2041, with the 25 to 34 group expected to grow by 236 people (21%) from 1,129 to 1,366, while the 65 to 74 and 55 to 64 age groups are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Currumbin Waters
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 9 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 28 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,797 at the 2021 Census → 10,220 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 (309021232). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.