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Darra - Sumner has an estimated 5,141 residents, up from 4,699 at the 2021 Census — a change of 442 people, or 9.4%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 101 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 74.3% of that increase. That puts 689 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 Darra - Sumner stands at approximately 5,141 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 442 residents (9.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 4,699 people. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 5,141 combined with 101 validated new addresses identified after the Census. This population size results in a density of 689 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with the typical averages observed in other evaluated areas. The 9.4% population growth in Darra - Sumner since the 2021 census was higher than the national figure of 9.3%, positioning the area as a regional growth leader.
The primary driver of this population expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 74.3% of the total demographic gains in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this data or for periods after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 data are used. Because these state-level projections lack age breakdown statistics, AreaSearch distributes growth across age brackets using proportional weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections with a 2022 base year. Based on these anticipated demographic trends, population growth is projected to be slightly under the national median for statistical areas, with the region expected to add 478 people by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, which represents an overall increase of 9.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
205 new dwellings have been approved in Darra - Sumner over the past five years, an average of 41 a year. That places the area in the 65th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 37 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 24% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 12, well below 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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Darra - Sumner has recorded an average of approximately 41 new home approvals annually, resulting in a total of 205 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 11 approvals have been registered. With an average of 1.3 additional residents per year for each built home during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, residential supply and demand appear balanced, promoting steady market conditions, with new dwellings being built at an average cost of $321,000. Additionally, commercial development approvals have reached $75.8 million this financial year, pointing to robust commercial progress locally.
Relative to Greater Brisbane, Darra - Sumner shows 125.0% more new residential approvals per capita, offering prospective buyers a broad range of options. Recent construction activity consists of 24.0% detached houses and 76.0% multi-dwelling units or apartments. This preference for higher-density options provides more accessible entry points for buyers, attracting downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This trend contrasts sharply with the established housing stock, where houses make up 89.0% of properties, indicating a reduction in available development sites and aligning with shifting lifestyle choices and housing affordability constraints. The area registers approximately 119 people for each residential approval, pointing to a growing market. Looking forward, the population of Darra - Sumner is projected to rise by 478 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. At the current pace of construction, the supply of new housing is positioned to satisfy demand easily, which should benefit buyers and potentially support population expansion beyond the current forecast levels.
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 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Darra - Sumner, worth an estimated $422 million. A further 65 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $30.5 billion. 14 are already under construction and 15 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and retail. 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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An area's growth and market performance are heavily shaped by updates to infrastructure, major local developments, and urban planning schemes. AreaSearch has identified a total of 30 projects expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include the Connectwest Industrial Park, the Darra Mixed-Use Development, the remaining sections of the Ipswich Motorway Upgrade between Rocklea and Darra, and the Boral Brickworks Re-Zoning, with details of the most significant projects provided below.
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Arabella Townhomes
Arabella is a residential development of 170 three and four-bedroom double-storey townhomes adjacent to protected bushland in Oxley, Brisbane. The master-planned project features resort-style amenities including a swimming pool, barbecue area, and resident lounge.
Darra Mixed-Use Development
Five-storey mixed-use proposal across two buildings on a 1,707sqm triangular site. Ground floor for eight retail shops, two offices and a food and drink outlet, with caretaker accommodation above select shops. Upper levels include rooming accommodation and 12 residential units with a basement providing about 31 car spaces. Application is in progress with Brisbane City Council (Code assessable, Stage/Decision: Referral).
Connectwest Industrial Park
Charter Hall, via its Charter Hall Prime Industrial Fund (CPIF), is developing a circa $350 million logistics estate on a 17.5-hectare former brickworks site at 99 Harcourt Road, Darra. The estate targets approximately 100,000 square metres of GLA across modern warehouse and office facilities with B-Double access, generous hardstand, a mix of on-grade and recessed docks, and 24/7 operations permitted subject to Council approval. Bulk earthworks are completed and the site is being actively pre-leased.The project is adjacent to the previously delivered Connectwest Industrial Estate (home to Australia Post, Goodman Fielder and Cascade) and is targeting a 5 Star Green Star rating. The site is positioned at the junction of the Ipswich and Centenary Motorways, 12 kilometres southwest of the Brisbane CBD.
Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre Entertainment Precinct
Cinema, dining and entertainment precinct extension to Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre including 6-storey building with cinema, community use and retail tenancies. Features additional gross floor area including multi-screen cinema, gym, dining and entertainment precinct, and rebuilt community centre. Designed by Blight Raynor.
Oxley Priority Development Area
A 19-hectare Priority Development Area on the former Oxley Secondary College site, 11km southwest of Brisbane CBD. The Songbird Oxley estate delivers a residential community within a bushland setting, including detached house and land lots, terrace homes, retirement and ageing-in-place accommodation, a childcare centre and a community centre. The Rockpool aged care facility (150 beds) opened in early 2025, affordable housing lots are tenanted, and Honeycombes Property Group commenced construction of 34 terrace homes in December 2025.The community centre is targeted for construction commencement in July 2026.
Verandah Estate
Newest residential estate in Seventeen Mile Rocks featuring contemporary homes on large blocks (875sqm+) surrounded by trees and nature. Estate includes building covenants ensuring homes are designed in harmony with natural environment. Features permanent ridge top reserve and bushwalking tracks to Rocks Riverside Park.
Songbird Terraces, Oxley
Songbird Terraces is the final residential precinct within the Songbird Oxley master plan, featuring a collection of 34 bespoke 3 and 4 bedroom townhouses. The project offers luxury amenities, including a heated swimming pool, landscaped gardens, and a cafe, creating a tranquil and connected village lifestyle in Oxley.
Boral Brickworks Re-Zoning
Re-zoning of the former Boral Darra Brickworks from Extractive Industry to Low Medium Density Residential. This will facilitate future residential development on the site.
2,818 residents of Darra - Sumner are employed, from a labour force of 2,936. Unemployment sits at 4.0%, with participation at 70.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,955, about 194% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The workforce in Darra - Sumner is highly educated, with a strong presence in essential services, an unemployment rate of 4.0%, and an estimated job growth rate of 11.0% over the previous year. As of March 2026, there are 2,818 employed residents, and the unemployment rate is 0.3% lower than the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.3%, while the participation rate matches the Greater Brisbane level of 70.4%. Census data indicates that a moderate 17.4% of residents performed their jobs from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Resident employment is heavily concentrated in the sectors of health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and education & training. The local area has a particularly high concentration of manufacturing jobs, which stand at 1.7 times the regional average. In contrast, the public administration & safety sector is underrepresented, accounting for 5.9% of local jobs compared to the regional average of 7.0%. With a ratio of 2.4 jobs for every resident at the time of the Census, the area serves as a major employment node, containing more positions than working residents and drawing commuters from neighboring suburbs. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, during the 12 months ending March 2026, the number of employed individuals rose by 11.0% and the labour force grew by 10.0%, which led to a 0.8 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. This performance contrasts with Greater Brisbane, where employment grew by 3.2%, the labour force expanded by 3.4%, and the unemployment rate increased by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 offer additional context for future demand trends in Darra - Sumner. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary considerably by industry. Applying these industry projections to the local employment distribution in Darra - Sumner suggests that local employment will grow by 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, noting that this is a direct weighted extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Darra - Sumner is $1,649 a week (about $86,000 a year), with median personal income at $732 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,987 a year against an average of $61,551. 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 postcode-level data from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Darra - Sumner SA2 recorded a median income of $53,987 and an average income of $61,551. These figures are below the national benchmarks and compare to median and average incomes of $58,236 and $72,799 across Greater Brisbane. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, estimated income values would stand at approximately $60,120 for the median and $68,543 for the average as of March 2026.
Data from the 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in Darra - Sumner are relatively modest, positioning the area between the 34th and 44th percentiles. The income distribution shows that 37.2% of the population, representing 1,912 people, earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which is similar to the regional average of 33.3% in this bracket. Housing affordability pressure is significant, leaving residents with only 83.4% of their income, which ranks in the 44th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Darra - Sumner had 1,650 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 1% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,577 a month. Rent absorbs 21.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The composition of residential properties in Darra - Sumner at the time of the latest Census consisted of 89.0% separate houses and 11.0% alternative dwelling types, such as semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to the Brisbane metropolitan breakdown of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Darra - Sumner was slightly below the Brisbane metropolitan rate, standing at 24.4%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged at 34.1% or rented at 41.5%. The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $1,577, which is lower than the Brisbane metropolitan average of $1,863, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $360, compared to $380 in the broader Brisbane area.
Across Australia, mortgage payments in Darra - Sumner are lower than the national median of $1,863, and weekly rents are below the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Darra - Sumner counted 1,650 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,805 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 22% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the majority of local households at 71.4%, consisting of couples with children at 33.3%, couples without children at 21.8%, and single-parent households at 13.8%. Non-family households account for 28.6% of the total, with single-person households representing 23.7% and group households making up 4.7%. The median size of local households is 2.7 people, which is slightly higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.6% of adults in Darra - Sumner hold a university qualification, including 19.8% with a bachelor degree and 5.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.0% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 738 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,026 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 educational profile of this area is distinct within the region, with university completion rates at 27.6% of residents aged 15 and over, which is higher than the SA4 regional average of 18.8% and the SA3 average of 24.6%, showing a strong local focus on higher education. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 19.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational and technical training is also highly prevalent, with 31.6% of the population aged 15 and over holding trade qualifications, consisting of 10.6% with advanced diplomas and 21.0% with certificates.
Enrolment rates in education are high, with 30.5% of the local population currently undertaking formal studies. This total includes 10.1% of residents enrolled in primary school, 7.0% in high school, and 6.2% undertaking tertiary coursework.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Darra - Sumner reaches 34 stops on 96 routes, timetabled for about 3,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 connectivity in Darra - Sumner consists of 34 active transit stops, comprising both train stations and bus stops. These transit points are served by 96 individual routes, offering a combined 3,142 passenger trips per week. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 262 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the suburban nature of the area, most workers commute out of the district, with private vehicles remaining the primary travel mode at 81%, and trains used by 12%. Average car ownership is 1.3 vehicles per household.
Additionally, 17.4% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Transit services average 448 runs per day across all local routes, which translates to approximately 92 weekly trips per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.4% of residents in Darra - Sumner report no long-term health condition. 6.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 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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The local health profile of Darra - Sumner is positive according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with low rates of common medical conditions observed among both younger and older residents, while the rate of private health insurance is relatively low at approximately 50% of the population, which equates to about 2,560 individuals. This is lower than the rate of 55.8% recorded across Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues recorded in the area were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 9.3% and 7.0% of the population respectively, while 71.4% of residents reported having no long-term health issues, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
Health outcomes among working-age individuals are generally standard. The population includes 751 residents aged 65 and over, representing 14.6% of the community, with health outcomes for this senior cohort ranking above average and national rankings mirroring those of the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
40.7% of Darra - Sumner residents were born overseas and 42.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 84% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (18.6%) and Australian (18.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Darra - Sumner shows high levels of cultural diversity, with 40.7% of its residents born outside of Australia and 42.1% using a language other than English in their homes. Christianity is the primary religion in the area, practiced by 44.4% of residents. The most distinct religious concentration is Buddhism, which is practiced by 8.7% of the local population, compared to the much lower Greater Brisbane average of 2.0%. Regarding parental country of origin, the three largest ancestral groups in Darra - Sumner are English at 18.6% of the population, which is below the regional average of 26.8%, Australian at 18.1% of the population, also below the regional average of 23.2%, and Other ancestries at 13.6%.
The demographic profile also features significant concentrations of other heritages, with Vietnamese ancestry accounting for 13.2% of the population compared to 0.8% across the broader region, Samoan ancestry at 1.9% compared to 0.9%, and Polish ancestry at 1.1% compared to 0.5% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Darra - Sumner is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 26.0% 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 Darra - Sumner residents is 35 years, which is close to the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and slightly lower than the Australian average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the suburb has a higher share of people aged 35 to 44 at 17.9%, but fewer residents in the 15 to 24 cohort at 11.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has increased from 15.8% to 17.9%, while the 65 to 74 group rose from 7.8% to 9.2%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort fell from 17.8% to 14.9%, and the 0 to 4 group declined from 7.1% to 6.0%.
Population forecasts for 2041 suggest major demographic changes, with the 75 to 84 cohort projected to grow by 79%, adding 171 residents to reach a total of 388. Seniors aged 65 and over are expected to account for 58% of the total population growth, highlighting the aging of the local population. In contrast, population declines are forecast for the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Darra - Sumner
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 6 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 Jul 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 — 101 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,699 at the 2021 Census → 5,141 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 (310011271). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.