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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 research by AreaSearch, the population of Douglas is approximately 8,323 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 455 people (5.8%) from the 7,868 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 8,318 from June 2025 alongside 20 validated new addresses identified since the Census. The current population levels result in a density of 105 persons per square kilometer, which indicates low density and capacity for subsequent expansion. The post-census growth rate of 5.8% is within 1.3 percentage points of the wider SA4 region (7.1%), indicating competitive local growth.
Net gains in the local population were mostly driven by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 89.4% of the overall increase in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, which use 2022 as a base year. Where these projections are unavailable, or for periods after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (using 2021 data) are substituted. Because these state-level projections lack age breakdown details, AreaSearch applies age-group weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 data). Looking at future demographic trends, the area is anticipated to see significant growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of non-metropolitan locations in Australia. The population is projected to grow by 5,531 persons by 2041 when measured against the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a cumulative increase of 66.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
40 new dwellings have been approved in Douglas over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 1.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 3, 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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Douglas has averaged approximately 8 residential building approvals annually, resulting in a total of 40 new homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 3 approvals have been logged. Given that an average of 4.5 residents moved to the locality for every completed home between FY-21 and FY-25, demand is outstripping new supply. This imbalance typically exerts upward pressure on prices and heightens competition among buyers, even as new dwellings are built at a mean value of $252,000—a figure below the regional average that indicates relative affordability.
Additionally, commercial development approvals have reached $187.9 million this financial year, pointing to strong investment in local commercial activity. In comparison to the Rest of Qld, construction activity in Douglas is considerably lower, sitting 76.0% below the regional average per capita. This constraint on supply generally underpins demand and supports values for existing housing stock. Building activity is also below the national average, reflecting the mature state of the suburb and potential planning constraints. Furthermore, all recent construction has consisted of standalone houses, preserving the low-density profile of the suburb and appealing to buyers seeking detached properties. Developers are currently building a higher proportion of detached homes than the historical baseline (which stood at 85.0% at the Census), showing sustained demand for traditional houses despite broader trends toward density. The ratio of 1638 people per single dwelling approval highlights the low-velocity building environment. Long-term population projections suggest Douglas will add 5,526 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current levels, residential supply may struggle to match this growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting rising property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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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 infrastructure projects, major developments, and planning schemes significantly shape property performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 38 projects poised to influence the suburb. Key developments include the Townsville University Hospital Expansion, TropiQ - Townsville Tropical Intelligence and Health Precinct, the North Queensland Simulation Park (NQ SPARK), and Stage One of the James Cook University Residential Development Program, with details on the most relevant projects listed below.
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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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Douglas is characterized by a highly educated workforce with strong representation in key service industries and a low unemployment rate of 2.1%. By March 2026, there were 4,735 employed residents. The local unemployment rate is 1.8% below the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld, while participation in the labour force matches broader averages at 67.0% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Data from the Census indicates that a minor portion of the workforce (5.1%) worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions. The major employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and education & training.
The health care & social assistance sector has a particularly strong presence, employing residents at 1.7 times the regional rate. Conversely, the construction industry is underrepresented, accounting for 3.7% of the local workforce compared to 10.1% across Regional Qld. A ratio of 1.0 workers for every resident at the time of the Census indicates strong local employment opportunities. According to analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch, the local labour force contracted by 1.9% and total employment fell by 1.9% over the 12 months leading up to March 2026, which kept the unemployment rate stable. This differed from Regional Qld, where employment rose by 0.1%, the labour force expanded by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate increased by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia (released May-25) provide a framework for future demand in Douglas. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential expansion. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary by sector. Projecting these industry trends onto the occupational mix of Douglas suggests local employment could rise by 7.2% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, representing a straight weighting extrapolation that does not account for localized population changes.
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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According to financial year 2023 ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch, income levels in the Douglas SA2 are close to the national median. Taxpayers in Douglas recorded a median income of $57,889 and an average income of $68,236, compared to $53,146 and $66,593 in Regional Qld. Adjusted for a 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 are approximately $64,465 (median) and $75,988 (average). Based on 2021 Census data, household income sits at the 67th percentile ($2,025 weekly), while individual income is at the 45th percentile.
The income distribution shows that 39.0% of the population (3,245 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, which is slightly higher than the 31.7% in this bracket across the surrounding region. Residents retain 85.2% of their income for non-housing expenses, and the area is positioned 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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At the latest Census, the housing mix in Douglas consisted of 84.6% detached houses and 15.4% other dwelling types (such as townhouses and apartments), compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other structures in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in Douglas were lower than the regional average, standing at 18.1%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (29.7%) or occupied by tenants (52.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,633, which is below the Regional Qld average of $1,655. The median weekly rent was $360, compared to $345 across Regional Qld. On a national level, mortgage costs in Douglas are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national 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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Families make up 65.2% of all households in the area, consisting of couples with children (28.9%), couples without children (25.7%), and single parent households (8.7%). The remaining 34.8% are non-family households, which include single person households (21.5%) and group housing (13.2%). The average household size is 2.6 residents, which is slightly larger than the Regional Qld average 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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Educational attainment in Douglas is high relative to regional baselines, with 35.4% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree, compared to 20.1% in the SA4 region and 20.6% in Rest of Qld. This concentration of higher education positions the community well for professional and technical roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 24.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 7.9% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. Vocational education is also common, with 25.7% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.2%) and vocational certificates (17.5%).
Enrolment in education is high, with 47.5% of the population currently studying. This cohort is composed of 28.5% in tertiary programs, 7.5% in primary schools, and 6.6% in secondary schools.
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 300 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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Analysis of the local transit network indicates there are 30 active public transport stops in Douglas, serviced by bus routes. These stops accommodate 5 different routes that run a combined 679 passenger trips per week. Transport accessibility is good, with homes situated an average of 298 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most workers travel outside the area for employment. Private cars are the primary mode of transport at 90%, while 2% of residents commute by bicycle. Households own an average of 1.6 vehicles. A low proportion of residents (5.1%) worked from home at the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.
Transit services average 97 trips per day across all active routes, which translates to approximately 22 weekly services 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the incidence of chronic illness, Douglas faces notable health challenges, with common medical issues present in both younger and older demographics. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is slightly above the average SA2 area, sitting at approximately 53% of the population (~4,436 people). Mental health conditions and asthma are the most frequently reported medical diagnoses, affecting 9.1 and 7.1% of residents respectively. However, 74.5% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. The working-age cohort exhibits good general health, with a low prevalence of chronic conditions.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 8.6% of the population (716 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld level of 20.4%. National health rankings for the area are higher than the general population.
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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Douglas exhibits higher levels of cultural diversity than most comparable markets, with 26.4% of residents born outside Australia and 21.2% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, adhered to by 48.3% of the population. The most prominent statistical variance is in the Other religious category, which represents 1.7% of the local population compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, the largest self-reported groups in Douglas are Australian (24.5%), English (23.9%—below the regional average of 29.6%), and Other (11.5%). Significant deviations from regional averages are evident in several communities, with Indian residents representing 5.3% of the population (compared to 0.7% regionally), Sri Lankan residents at 0.6% (compared to 0.1%), and Italian residents at 3.8% (compared to 2.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Douglas is 25, younger than 100% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 51.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Douglas has a median age of 25, making it significantly younger than Regional Qld (median age 41) and the broader Australian median of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, Douglas has a high concentration of young adults aged 15 - 24 (32.0% of the population, compared to 12.7% nationally) and a smaller proportion of people aged 55 - 64 (6.7%). Since 2021, the 25 to 34 cohort has increased from 16.4% to 19.1% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort grew from 30.9% to 32.0%. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 10.1% to 8.4% and the 45 to 54 demographic fell from 10.0% to 8.9%.
Looking forward to 2041, the age profile is expected to shift, with the 25 to 34 age group projected to grow by 1,576 people (99%), rising from 1,587 to 3,164.
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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 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 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 — 20 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 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 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 (318021474). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.