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Douglas has an estimated 8,323 residents, up from 7,868 at the 2021 Census — a change of 455 people, or 5.8%. Overseas migration accounts for 89.4% of that increase. That puts 105 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 demographic evaluations by AreaSearch, the resident count of Douglas stands at approximately 8,323 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 455 people (5.8%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 7,868 people. This trajectory is derived from an ABS estimated resident population figure of 8,318 as of June 2025 alongside 20 validated new addresses logged following the Census date. With a density metric of 105 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous physical room alongside scope for prospective expansion. Douglas's 5.8% post-census growth tracks closely within 1.4 percentage points of the broader SA4 region (7.2%), highlighting resilient local expansion dynamics.
Overall population increases were overwhelmingly propelled by overseas migration, which made up around 89.4% of total local gains across recent intervals. Projections compiled by ABS/Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 localities—published in 2024 using 2022 baseline figures—have been incorporated into AreaSearch modeling. Where coverage is absent or extends past 2032, figures rely on Queensland State Government SA2 projections published in 2023 from 2021 data. Because state datasets omit demographic age breakdowns, AreaSearch applies cohort weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (issued in 2023 using 2022 baselines). Over the extended projection horizon, the district is slated for remarkable demographic expansion that ranks in the top 10 percent of non-metropolitan districts across the country, with numbers forecast to rise by 5,517 persons to 2041 based on recent annual ERP counts, marking an aggregate gain of 66.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
23 new dwellings have been approved in Douglas over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 0.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential planning permissions across Douglas have averaged roughly 4 dwellings annually, accumulating 23 homes sanctioned over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because local net migration has averaged 7.7 people per year for every home constructed across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local buyer requirements heavily outpace incoming supply, typically generating upward pressure on values alongside intensified buyer interest, with new builds showing an average value of $535,000. Additionally, commercial development permits have totaled $187.9 million during this financial year, underscoring substantial commercial capital outlay.
Relative to Rest of Qld, building activity throughout Douglas remains highly constrained (87.0% below regional average per person). Such limited residential construction tends to bolster buyer competition and values for established housing stock. This volume likewise trails nationwide benchmarks, reflecting an established urban footprint and potential town planning constraints. Moreover, recent residential approvals have comprised exclusively detached dwellings, maintaining the neighborhood's low-density profile and attracting buyers pursuing standalone space. Builders are currently delivering standalone houses at a higher rate than the baseline proportion recorded at the Census (85.0% at Census), demonstrating steady demand for detached family homes even amid broader urban density initiatives. A ratio of 2433 people per dwelling approval demonstrates the subdued, low-volume development landscape of the area. Over the coming years, Douglas is projected to expand by an additional 5,512 residents through to 2041 according to recent quarterly modeling by AreaSearch. If residential development continues at existing levels, incoming dwelling stock could fall short of resident inflows, likely intensifying competition among purchasers and sustaining upward value momentum.
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 Douglas, worth an estimated $7.09 billion. A further 38 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.46 billion. 18 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Local economic and social outcomes are substantially shaped by ongoing infrastructure investment, development programs, and town planning initiatives. In Douglas, AreaSearch has catalogued 38 significant projects expected to influence the district. Prominent developments include Townsville University Hospital Expansion, TropiQ - Townsville Tropical Intelligence and Health Precinct, North Queensland Simulation Park (NQ SPARK), and Stage One: James Cook University Residential Development Program, with primary details presented in the subsequent summary.
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Townsville University Hospital Expansion
A major staged expansion of Townsville University Hospital under the Queensland Government's Hospital Rescue Plan, delivering at least 165 new overnight beds, additional operating theatres, an expanded Emergency Department, and a rooftop integrated helipad. Stage 1A features a new two-storey building on the Eastern Campus and a North Block refurbishment, with Stage 1 fast-tracked for completion by 2028. Early works, including a multi-storey carpark delivered by Hutchinson Builders, are progressing alongside campus upgrades.
TropiQ - Townsville Tropical Intelligence and Health Precinct
A 442-hectare tropical intelligence and health precinct valued at 5.9 billion dollars, developed jointly by James Cook University, Townsville Hospital and Health Service, and Townsville City Council. Located adjacent to Townsville University Hospital and Lavarack Barracks, the precinct integrates world-class tropical research, health innovation, and defence simulation. Ongoing components include major expansions to the Townsville University Hospital, the NQ Spark defence simulation facility, a Technology Innovation Complex, and extensive residential and commercial development programs.
North Queensland Simulation Park (NQ SPARK)
The North Queensland Simulation Park (NQ SPARK) is northern Australia's first collaborative defence industry hub, delivering world-class simulation training and research for the defence, science, health, emergency response and knowledge sectors. The not-for-profit precinct will house an Advanced Environmental Simulation Facility (AESF), a Clinical Simulation Centre, an agile Command and Control (C2) team performance research laboratory, and high-performance computing infrastructure. Stage 1 is funded by a 32.2 million dollar Federal Government grant under the Townsville City Deal, with a further 35 million dollars in private sector investment expected for the broader precinct.In 2025, NQ SPARK signed a lease with James Cook University for a permanent home on the ground floor of the Clinical Practice Building at JCU's Bebegu Yumba campus in Douglas, with fitout works now underway. The site sits within the tropical innovation precinct adjacent to Townsville University Hospital and Lavarack Army Barracks. An interim facility continues to operate at Vickers Road North, Condon, where simulation experiments and capability development are being conducted to inform the permanent build. The project is forecast to generate up to 800 jobs and inject more than 200 million dollars into the local economy.
Stage One: James Cook University Residential Development Program
Stage One of the JCU Residential Development Program will deliver approximately 250-300 dwellings across 16 hectares at the north-west entry of the TropiQ Precinct, Douglas. In partnership with Townsville City Council, JCU has allocated 100 hectares within its campus master plan for mixed-density residential development, prioritising housing for critical workers, social housing and Defence personnel, with options for students, aged care and retirement living. At full build-out, the precinct could accommodate up to 10,000 residents.
Kirwan Health Campus Expansion
A 45.2 million dollar expansion and redevelopment of the Kirwan Health Campus. The project includes a new two-story facility and refurbishment of existing buildings to expand outpatient pre-natal and post-natal care (midwifery) and oral health services. It also involves upgrading the existing car park and installing technology for TeleHealth services.
Kirwan Health Campus Expansion
A 45.2 million dollar expansion of the Kirwan Health Campus involving the construction of a new two-storey Green Star-rated building and refurbishment of existing facilities. The project doubles the capacity for oral health services and significantly expands pre-natal and post-natal midwifery clinics. Key features include a new chiller plant, a 120-bay car park, and upgraded TeleHealth infrastructure to support clinical services for the growing North Queensland population.
Douglas Water Treatment Plant Clarifiers Upgrade
The project involved the installation of two new clarifiers at the Douglas Water Treatment Plant to double the number of clarifiers, enhancing water treatment capacity during tropical weather events and providing additional water security for Townsvilles growing population. The new infrastructure treats 950 litres per second through Module 3 and 1100 litres per second through Module 4.
Riverside Ridge Estate
A residential land estate offering premium house lots with panoramic views from Ross River to Magnetic Island, located near James Cook University, Townsville Hospital, and major shopping centres, with stages providing up to 115 lots ranging from 439m2 to 1105m2.
4,735 residents of Douglas are employed, from a labour force of 4,838. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 67.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,016, about 120% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Douglas is distinguished by high qualifications, strong representation in public and community services, and an unemployment level of only 2.1%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 4,735, while the jobless rate sits 1.8% below the Regional Qld figure of 3.9%, alongside a typical labour participation rate of 67.0% compared to 64.2% in Regional Qld. Census records indicated that 5.1% of working locals conducted their roles from home, a metric subject to prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time. Key sectors employing local residents comprise health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, as well as education & training.
The community exhibits a strong concentration in health care & social assistance, employing residents at 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, construction accounts for only 3.7% of the local workforce, trailing the Regional Qld benchmark of 10.1%. A Census ratio of 1.0 workers for each resident demonstrates an ample supply of jobs within the immediate locality. According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures, the past 12-month period saw a contraction in the local labour force of 1.9% alongside a 1.9% reduction in total employment, maintaining an essentially steady jobless rate. In contrast, Regional Qld recorded a 0.1% increase in employment, a 0.3% rise in the labour pool, and an increase of 0.1 percentage points in unemployment. Looking forward, nationwide employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia from Mar-26 provide context regarding prospective workforce demand in Douglas. These models, spanning five and ten-year intervals, are mapped against local industry concentrations. Across the nation, total employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across different fields. Extrapolating these industry rates across the employment profile of Douglas suggests local job opportunities could increase by 7.2% over five years and 15.0% over ten years (representing a proportional projection for general comparison that excludes localized population shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Douglas is $2,025 a week (about $105,000 a year), with median personal income at $781 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,889 a year against an average of $68,236. 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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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ATO postcode records for financial year 2023, taxpayers within the Douglas SA2 registered a median annual income of $57,889 alongside an average of $68,236. These figures correspond closely with national benchmarks and compare against $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average) observed across Regional Qld. Factoring in a Wage Price Index expansion of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $64,465 for median earnings and $75,988 for average earnings as of March 2026. At the 2021 Census, household earnings stood in the 67th percentile ($2,025 weekly), whereas individual earnings sat in the 45th percentile.
Income segmentation shows the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly tier encompassing the largest group at 39.0% of residents (3,245 people), tracking broader regional concentrations where 31.7% fall into this bracket. Non-housing expenditures account for 85.2% of disposable income, placing the district in the 7th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Douglas had 2,489 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 11% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 52% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,633 a month. Rent absorbs 17.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential housing in Douglas at the latest Census was composed of 84.6% houses alongside 15.4% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached residences, units, and alternative formats), compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings across Regional Qld. Fully owned homes accounted for 18.1% of properties, trailing the wider region, while the balance consisted of mortgaged homes (29.7%) and rental properties (52.2%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood below regional benchmarks at $1,633, whereas median weekly rents were $360, relative to $1,655 and $345 across Regional Qld. On a national scale, mortgage payments in Douglas sit noticeably under the Australian benchmark of $1,863, with weekly rent also below the nationwide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Douglas counted 2,489 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,633 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the predominant living arrangement at 65.2% of households, consisting of 28.9% couples with children, 25.7% couples without children, and 8.7% single parent households. Non-family living situations represent the other 34.8%, split between lone person households at 21.5% and share houses at 13.2%. The typical household size of 2.6 people slightly exceeds the Regional Qld benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.4% of adults in Douglas hold a university qualification, including 24.4% with a bachelor degree and 7.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 17.5% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 429 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 963 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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Higher education qualifications in Douglas comfortably exceed broader regional figures, with 35.4% of residents aged 15+ holding higher education degrees, compared with 20.1% in the SA4 region and 20.6% in Rest of Qld. This elevated educational profile provides a solid foundation for professional and knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees make up the largest share at 24.4%, complemented by postgraduate qualifications (7.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational training is also well established, with 25.7% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, including advanced diplomas (8.2%) and certificates (17.5%). Formal study engagement is exceptionally pronounced, with 47.5% of the local population currently undertaking education.
This cohort comprises 28.5% attending higher education institutions, 7.5% in primary schools, and 6.6% enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Douglas reaches 30 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 680 services a week. The typical home sits about 270 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. 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 networks within Douglas feature 30 active bus stops. These transit points are linked across 5 individual routes, delivering a collective volume of 679 weekly passenger trips. Network coverage is favorable, with residents generally situated 269 meters from their closest transit facility. Being an established residential suburb, most workers travel out of the area, with private vehicles serving as the primary mode at 90% and bicycle commuting representing 2%. Vehicle availability averages 1.6 per dwelling. Meanwhile, a modest 5.1% of workers reported working from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Transit service schedules deliver an average of 97 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 22 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.5% of residents in Douglas report no long-term health condition. 2.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 9.4 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 indicators in Douglas highlight several challenges, as evaluated by AreaSearch metrics on chronic conditions and mortality, with widespread ailments apparent among both younger and older residents, while private health insurance adoption slightly leads typical SA2 levels at approximately 53% of the total population (~4,436 people). Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, reported by 7.1% and 9.1% of residents, respectively, whereas 74.5% indicated having no diagnosed chronic health conditions compared with 67.6% across Regional Qld. The local working-age demographic demonstrates robust general health and low rates of long-term illness.
Older residents aged 65 and over make up 8.9% of the population (738 people), tracking well under the 20.3% proportion in Regional Qld, with national health percentiles positioning the area favourably against broader standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.4% of Douglas residents were born overseas and 21.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (24.5%) and English (23.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Douglas sits above most surrounding districts, with 26.4% of residents born abroad and 21.2% utilizing a non-English language in the home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, claimed by 48.3% of the local population. The most prominent comparative overrepresentation occurs in the Other category, which accounts for 1.7% of the populace compared against 0.8% across Regional Qld. Looking at heritage and parental birthplaces, the three most common ancestries in Douglas are Australian (24.5%), English (23.9%, lower than the regional rate of 29.6%), and Other (11.5%). Furthermore, distinct concentrations emerge across specific backgrounds: Indian ancestry accounts for 5.3% of Douglas (compared with 0.7% regionally), Italian ancestry comprises 3.8% (compared with 2.4%), and Sri Lankan ancestry represents 0.6% (compared with 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Douglas is 26, younger than 100% of areas nationally. 49.6% 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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Douglas exhibits a youthful demographic profile characterized primarily by residents in pre-family stages. According to AreaSearch calculations for August 2026, children and young adults (0 - 24) make up 44.3% of the community versus 29.6% across Regional Qld, whereas seniors (65+) represent 8.9% against a regional benchmark of 20.4%. The median age is an estimated 26 as at August 2026, matching the figure from the 2021 Census and sitting 15 years younger than the Regional Qld median of 41 at that Census, while the national figure was 38 at the same Census.
The most notable expansion across major cohorts since the Census has occurred among young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), rising from 28.0% to an estimated 30.4% of residents. This 25 - 44 cohort is projected to generate the largest demographic increase by 2041, climbing by 2,249 (89%) to reach 4,783.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Douglas
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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 Aug 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 — 20 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,868 at the 2021 Census → 8,323 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 (318021474). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.