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Darling Heights has an estimated 16,544 residents, up from 14,576 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,968 people, or 13.5%. Growth has averaged 1.9% a year over five years, faster than 81% of areas nationally. 335 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 86.2% of that increase. That puts 1,319 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count in Darling Heights stands at approximately 16,544 as of Aug 2026. This represents a gain of 1,968 people (13.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, when 14,576 people were recorded. This trajectory is calculated from the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population figure of 16,382 alongside 335 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. Population density currently reaches 1,319 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb higher than typical national locations evaluated by AreaSearch. Darling Heights's 13.5% expansion rate following the 2021 census surpassed the SA3 area (9.3%) and the broader SA4 region, establishing it as an regional leader in population growth.
Net overseas arrivals served as the primary growth driver, generating roughly 86.2% of total population additions in recent periods. SA2 geographic projections used by AreaSearch stem from ABS/Geoscience Australia models published in 2024 (taking 2022 as the base year). Where locations lack this coverage, or across periods beyond post-2032, Queensland State Government SA2 area projections issued in 2023 (utilising 2021 data) are integrated. Because state models omit specific age cohorts, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings sourced from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 data) across each age bracket. Looking forward, long-term projections place the suburb in the top quartile among non-metropolitan regions across the country, with total resident numbers expected to climb by 5,619 persons to 2041 according to current annual ERP figures, marking an overall rise of 33.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
401 new dwellings have been approved in Darling Heights over the past five years, an average of 80 a year. That places the area in the 88th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 81 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 81% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Building approvals across Darling Heights have averaged roughly 80 new residences per year, culminating in 401 homes across the past 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26, an average of 3.6 people per year arrived locally for every residence constructed, creating an environment where building activity trails demographic influx; such imbalances typically heighten buyer competition and apply upward pressure on prices. Newly approved residential dwellings carry an average construction value of $446,000—below regional benchmarks—offering relatively budget-friendly entry points. Non-residential building activity remains active, recording $21.4 million in commercial approvals this financial year.
Per capita residential construction in Darling Heights sits 11.0% below the Rest of Qld benchmark, yet ranks within the 73rd percentile across all nationwide areas assessed, with building momentum stepping up in recent times. Houses comprise 81.0% of recent construction while attached dwellings account for 19.0%, maintaining a traditional suburban neighbourhood character oriented toward family purchasers requiring larger footprints. Recent building shows a stronger lean toward freestanding properties than existing housing stocks indicate (which stood at 66.0% at Census), underscoring enduring demand for single-family residences despite emerging densification. Generating around 176 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical traits of an expanding urban center. Long-term demographic forecasts anticipate Darling Heights expanding by 5,457 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If ongoing building tempos persist, dwelling creation could fall short of resident intake, which may intensify competition among purchasers and underpin property valuations.
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 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Darling Heights, worth an estimated $258 million. A further 78 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.39 billion. 25 are already under construction and 27 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and health & medical. 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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Infrastructure investments, major capital works, and planning frameworks are pivotal drivers of local growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 28 projects positioned to influence the district. Prominent developments include Kearney West Estate, Ladbroke Grove Estate, Platz Street - Wuth Street Intersection Upgrade, and Pinnacle of Kearneys, with key details provided below.
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Kearney West Estate
A master-planned residential estate comprising 350 lots across 8 stages in Kearneys Spring, Toowoomba. Stages 1-4 are fully sold with civil construction complete. Stage 5 (34 lots, 540-977m2) is approved but on hold pending Ergon Energy lowering high-voltage underground cables to allow construction of a new roundabout at West Street, Handley Street and Cadel Evans Drive. Remaining stages 6-8 are yet to be released. All lots feature levelled building pads, reticulated sewerage, underground power, NBN connectivity, landscaped detention basins, and pedestrian links to Carly Hibberd Park.
Ladbroke Grove Estate
Exclusive acreage estate offering 12 large lots ranging from 4,039sqm to 4,558sqm (approximately 1 acre each) for residential development in the serene outskirts of Darling Heights. Located just 10 minutes from the Toowoomba CBD, this estate combines tranquil countryside living with modern convenience. Each expansive lot provides the perfect canvas for crafting bespoke residences with space for gardens, outdoor entertaining, and pools. The estate is thoughtfully designed to offer a tranquil escape while maintaining easy access to schools, shops, and major employment hubs.
Platz Street - Wuth Street Intersection Upgrade
Black Spot-funded road safety project to improve intersection safety through installation of footpath improvements, traffic islands, enhanced signage and line-marking improvements. The project aims to reduce crash risk and improve safety for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians at this intersection.
Pinnacle of Kearneys
A premium residential subdivision offering 78 allotments ranging from 600m to 834m in Stage 2, combining tranquil country living with modern urban amenities. Located minutes from Toowoomba Base Hospital, University of Southern Queensland, City Golf Club and Toowoomba CBD. Features include proximity to parks, walking trails, shopping centers and excellent transport connections.
Baker Street Cycleway
Upgrades to cycling and walking facilities along Baker Street at Darling Heights, linking the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) with Luck Street. The project includes on-road bicycle lanes, a shared path for cyclists and pedestrians, priority crossings with speed control devices, and pedestrian refuge crossings. Stage 1 covers USQ Ring Road to Platz Street with on-road lanes and a northern side shared path to Luck Street, extending the 40km/h speed zone. Stage 2 will add missing footpath connections on the southern side between Platz Street and Luck Street.A coordinated bus stop design with shared pedestrian and cyclist crossing is also included. The project is part of the Principal Cycle Network Plan and jointly funded by Toowoomba Regional Council and Queensland Government through the Cycle Network Local Government Grants. Consultation closed November 2024 with feedback currently being reviewed. Construction funding has not yet been confirmed and the project may be completed in multiple stages over several years.
Kearneys Spring Recreation Park Clubhouse Upgrade
A $3.66 million clubhouse upgrade at Kearneys Spring Recreation Reserve, officially opened March 1, 2025. Features new amenities including canteen, first aid room, toilets with disability access, player and unisex changerooms with moveable walls, multi-purpose room, and storage areas. Project includes energy efficient LED lights, perforated screening, and over 500 meters of shared pathways. Serves touch football, softball, and other sporting groups.
UniSQ Aviation Education Precinct - Flight Simulator Facilities
State-of-the-art aviation education facilities at the University of Southern Queensland Toowoomba campus, featuring Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A320 flight simulators - the first of their kind in Queensland. The Aviation Education Precinct provides world-class training facilities for Bachelor of Aviation students in flight operations and aviation management. The A320 simulator was unveiled in July 2020 as part of over $1 million investment in aviation education infrastructure, making UniSQ Australia's only university with both Boeing and Airbus simulators on campus.
UniSQ Toowoomba R Block - Student Central
Multimillion-dollar refurbishment of R Block at the University of Southern Queensland Toowoomba campus, transforming an older building into Student Central. The project created a modern one-stop shop for students featuring iConnect student services hub, Bounce Hub Cafe, collaborative and quiet study environments, computer-based study areas, student kitchenette, and the campus library on Levels 2 and 3. The refurbishment was designed to enhance student experience at the heart of the campus and provide a welcoming environment for engagement.Officially opened in March 2022 by Member for Groom Garth Hamilton MP.
7,888 residents of Darling Heights are employed, from a labour force of 8,263. Unemployment sits at 4.5%, with participation at 62.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 15,109, 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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Darling Heights features an educated local labour pool with substantial representation across critical public service sectors and a jobless rate sitting at 4.5%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 7,888. The unemployment rate exceeds the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9% by 0.6%, while participation in the labour force trails broader benchmarks slightly (62.0% versus 64.2% across Regional Qld). Remote work is comparatively uncommon, with 5.6% of local workers reporting working from home at the Census, although historical Covid-19 restrictions provide important context for that metric. Local workers are predominantly active in health care & social assistance, education & training, alongside retail trade.
Health care & social assistance exhibits an exceptionally strong local footprint, engaging workers at 1.6 times the prevailing regional level. Conversely, construction generates only 5.4% of resident jobs, falling well below the 10.1% recorded throughout Regional Qld. Census comparisons between local workers and resident counts indicate the community is largely residential with limited internal employment hubs. AreaSearch assessment of data from SALM and ABS reveals that across the year to March 2026, the local labour force contracted by 6.8% and total employment dropped by 8.4%, pushing the unemployment rate up by 1.6 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Regional Qld experienced an employment rise of 0.1%, labour force expansion of 0.3%, and an unemployment uptick of 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia nationwide employment projections from Mar-26 provide additional context regarding forward workforce demand in Darling Heights over five and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, employment is projected to expand 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Applying these broader industry trends across Darling Heights's sector composition indicates local job growth of 6.9% over five years and 14.6% over ten years (note that this represents an unadjusted proportional weighting for context rather than a localised demographic forecast).
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Median household income in Darling Heights is $1,376 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $725 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,825 a year against an average of $64,768. 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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Taxpayer income metrics compiled by AreaSearch from ATO records for financial year 2023 place the Darling Heights SA2 beneath nationwide figures. Median taxpayer income in the Darling Heights SA2 sits at $52,825 with an average of $64,768, compared to $53,146 and $66,593 across Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $58,826 (median) and $72,126 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the Census 2021 shows local household, family, and individual incomes situated in the 26th to 33rd percentiles. The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket covers 33.8% of local residents (5,591 individuals), closely mirroring the metropolitan proportion of 31.7%.
Mortgage and rent burdens are pronounced, leaving households with 83.1% of income remaining, which ranks in the 25th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Darling Heights had 5,349 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 66% detached houses and 8% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 45% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $315 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,450 a month. Rent absorbs 22.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing landscape in Darling Heights was made up of 65.6% standalone houses and 34.5% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures), contrasting with Regional Qld where houses accounted for 76.4% and other dwellings made up 23.6%. Outright ownership in Darling Heights stood at 27.8%, lagging behind regional levels, while remaining properties were mortgaged (26.9%) or occupied by tenants (45.3%). Monthly mortgage repayments recorded a median of $1,450, tracking notably under the Regional Qld figure of $1,655. Median weekly rent was $315, below the $345 registered across Regional Qld.
In a nationwide context, mortgage commitments in Darling Heights are substantially lower than the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and rents sit far below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Darling Heights counted 5,349 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,071 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements constitute 65.4% of households, consisting of couples with children (25.4%), couples without children (25.9%), and single parent families (13.0%). The remaining 34.6% comprises non-family living arrangements, where lone person households represent 30.5% and group households form 4.1%. Median household occupancy stands at 2.4 people, marginally below the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.2% of adults in Darling Heights hold a university qualification, including 17.8% with a bachelor degree and 8.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.6% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,295 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,005 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment in the area is prominent compared to the surrounding region, with university degrees held by 28.2% of residents aged 15+, surpassing both the Rest of Qld benchmark of 20.6% and the SA3 area rate of 23.1%. Bachelor degrees represent the largest tertiary qualification at 17.8%, with postgraduate qualifications at 8.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Technical and trade credentials are also widespread, with 33.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (23.6%). Participation in study is elevated throughout the locality, with 33.8% of the community undertaking formal studies.
This cohort includes 10.1% enrolled in primary education, 9.4% undertaking tertiary education, and 7.3% attending secondary education.
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Public transport in Darling Heights reaches 78 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 840 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 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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Public transit infrastructure in Darling Heights includes 78 active transport stops, primarily facilitating bus connections. A network of 5 individual routes operates across these stops, generating 839 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is solid, with local residents situated an average of 233 meters from their closest boarding point. Given its residential orientation, outbound travel is common, with private vehicles serving as the primary transport mode at 93%. Motor vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, trailing regional figures. In addition, 5.6% of residents worked remotely (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Transit services deliver an average of 119 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 10 weekly trips per individual stop.
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67.1% of residents in Darling Heights report no long-term health condition. 6.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 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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Based on AreaSearch research into mortality statistics and chronic health diagnoses, Darling Heights encounters considerable healthcare hurdles, with widespread conditions observed throughout the community and higher prevalence recorded among older cohorts. Private health insurance participation is subdued, covering roughly 51% of residents (~8,470 people). Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the primary diagnosed medical conditions locally, registered by 9.4 and 8.8% of the community, respectively, while 67.1% reported no chronic medical issues compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Working-age residents display standard health metrics. The suburb contains 2,848 people aged 65 and over, making up 17.2% of the local population, which sits below the 20.3% recorded in Regional Qld.
Although senior residents face specific medical hurdles, overall outcomes rank lower nationally relative to the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.4% of Darling Heights residents were born overseas and 26.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.2%) and Australian (23.9%). 3.1% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Darling Heights is pronounced relative to most comparable areas, with 29.4% of the population born overseas and 26.5% using a primary language other than English in their households. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, observed by 52.7% of residents. The most noticeable divergence appears in the Other religious affiliation category, which accounts for 4.7% of residents against 0.8% across Regional Qld. Looking at parental heritage, English ancestry leads at 24.2% (under the regional figure of 29.6%), Australian ancestry follows at 23.9%, and Other heritage accounts for 16.1% (substantially above the regional level of 6.9%).
Other cultural groups also show notable variations: German ancestry is recorded by 6.1% of Darling Heights (compared to 4.7% regionally), Indian ancestry stands at 3.9% (versus 0.7%), and Filipino heritage represents 1.5% (against 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Darling Heights is 32, younger than 88% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 34.8% 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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Darling Heights exhibits a youthful age distribution. August 2026 figures from AreaSearch show young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) forming 33.6% of residents, exceeding the 25.5% share in Regional Qld, while middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) comprise 15.5% against 24.6% regionally. The median age is an estimated 32 as at August 2026, shifting from 33 at the 2021 Census, sitting 9 years below the Regional Qld figure of 41 at that Census and below the nationwide Census median of 38. Since the Census, the share of young to middle aged adults has risen from 30.4% to an estimated 33.6%.
By 2041, this 25 - 44 age cohort is projected to see the largest growth, adding 2,488 residents (45%) to reach 8,042.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Darling Heights
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 4 months ago all 12 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 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 335 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (14,576 at the 2021 Census → 16,544 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (317011446). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.