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Drayton - Harristown has an estimated 11,523 residents, up from 10,823 at the 2021 Census — a change of 700 people, or 6.5%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 112 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 64.0% of that increase. That puts 708 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 calculations by AreaSearch, the population of Drayton - Harristown stands at approximately 11,523 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 700 residents (6.5%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented 10,823 individuals. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 11,514 from June 2025 alongside 112 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting population density is 707 persons per square kilometer, a figure that aligns closely with typical values observed across researched regions. The 6.5% expansion rate since the census falls within 2.7 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (9.2%), showing stable underlying growth.
Overseas migration was the primary driver of this growth, accounting for roughly 64.0% of the overall population rise in recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as the 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 (based on 2021 statistics) are applied instead. Because these state-level projections omit age breakdowns, AreaSearch scales cohort growth proportionally in alignment with the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 baseline data) for each age group. Looking ahead, population growth is projected to exceed the national median for regional areas, with the local population expected to grow by 1,828 individuals by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, representing a total increase of 15.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
290 new dwellings have been approved in Drayton - Harristown over the past five years, an average of 58 a year. That places the area in the 73rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 43 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 74% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 13, 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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Drayton - Harristown registered an annual average of about 58 new residential approvals, amounting to 290 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 12 approvals have been documented so far. An average increase of 2.1 new residents per year was recorded for each constructed home between FY-21 and FY-25, pointing to solid demand that is likely to sustain property values. Newly constructed homes carry an average building cost of $252,000, which sits below regional benchmarks and offers more budget-friendly alternatives for buyers. Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $18.8 million in the current financial year, indicating a moderate amount of commercial building activity.
Relative to the Rest of Qld, the rate of construction per capita in Drayton - Harristown is comparable, helping to maintain market equilibrium in line with regional trends. Newly approved housing consists of 74.0% detached houses and 26.0% attached dwellings, which preserves the low-density character of the neighborhood while catering to buyers seeking space through standalone homes. With a ratio of approximately 194 people for every approval, Drayton - Harristown displays the characteristics of a growing area. Future estimates indicate that Drayton - Harristown will gain 1,819 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly figures from AreaSearch. Construction activity is progressing at a reasonable rate relative to this anticipated expansion, though purchasers may experience heightened competition as the local population increases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Drayton - Harristown, worth an estimated $48 million. A further 83 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.11 billion. 25 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and sports & recreation. 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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Changes to local infrastructure, primary developments, and planning schemes significantly affect regional outcomes. AreaSearch has identified a total of 41 projects with the potential to influence the local area. Principal developments include the South Street Industrial Precinct, South Street Development Site, Prime Industrial Development at 29 Croft Crescent, and Toowoomba Warehouses - 42 Condamine Street, with details on the most significant projects provided below.
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South Street Industrial Precinct (Former Toowoomba Saleyards)
A 6.95 hectare freehold industrial redevelopment site in Harristown, Toowoomba, comprising the former Toowoomba (Elders/Primac) saleyards. Established in 1946, the yards were once among the nation's largest by turnover, handling around 7,000 cattle weekly at their peak. Weekly yardings fell to roughly 100 head by early 2024, the final sale was held in June 2024, and Elders confirmed in April 2025 that the facility would not reopen. The privately owned holding was subsequently taken to market by RWC Toowoomba in September 2025 as a development opportunity.The site sits across 50 individual freehold titles with about 300m of frontage to South Street and direct access to Anzac Avenue (Gore Highway), and is zoned for Low and Medium Impact Industry under the Toowoomba Regional Council planning scheme. Water, sewer, stormwater and power are all in situ, and around 3,000sqm of existing buildings remain on site, including a 990sqm office/retail building on three lots and a 2,025sqm industrial/showroom building now separately offered for sale or lease. Marketed uses include a subdivided industrial estate, a logistics hub or a bespoke industrial precinct, targeting a regional shortage of serviced industrial land. As at July 2026 no development application has been lodged with Toowoomba Regional Council, no purchaser or proponent has been publicly confirmed, and the property remains available for sale or lease.
Toowoomba Warehouses - 42 Condamine Street
Fully DA-approved industrial strata development delivering 28 high-quality tilt-panel warehouse units (approx. 186-240sqm each) with 24/7 Medium Impact Industry zoning, three-phase power and optional mezzanines. Marketing and sales indicate most units are sold or under contract with construction underway across Stages 1 and 2.
Mission Australia Toowoomba Social and Affordable Housing
A $150 million development delivering 185 social and affordable housing units across four apartment buildings of five to six storeys in Newtown, Toowoomba. Comprising 89 social housing dwellings and 96 affordable housing dwellings, the project is led by Mission Australia Housing with financing from Palisade Investment Partners and support from the Queensland Government under its Securing Our Foundations Housing Plan. Construction commenced April 2025 with completion expected mid-2027.
Prime Industrial Development at 29 Croft Crescent
Premium 2.449 hectare industrial development site in the 7SD Business Park, Harristown, holding Development Approval for 40 high clearance industrial warehouse units ranging from 150sqm to 499sqm with mezzanine options. Zoned Low and Medium Impact Industry under the Toowoomba Regional Council Planning Scheme, the site sits close to Anzac Avenue and the Gore Highway, giving direct access to the Darling Downs and South-West Queensland regions. The property was taken to market by Colliers Toowoomba via Expressions of Interest closing 8 May 2025, with the buyer able to utilise the existing DA or pursue alternate industrial uses including single-user occupation or further subdivision, subject to council approval.
South Street Development Site
A 2.02 hectare development site on the corner of South Street and Greenwattle Street in Harristown. The property is being actively marketed for redevelopment and is zoned for residential development with potential for complementary commercial and health-related uses, subject to Toowoomba Regional Council approval. No confirmed development application or construction has commenced.
Glenvale Road Townhouses
New townhouse development offering 10 residences in Harristown.
Ladbroke Grove Estate
Exclusive acreage estate offering 12 large lots ranging from 4,039sqm to 4,558sqm (approximately 1 acre each) for residential development in the serene outskirts of Darling Heights. Located just 10 minutes from the Toowoomba CBD, this estate combines tranquil countryside living with modern convenience. Each expansive lot provides the perfect canvas for crafting bespoke residences with space for gardens, outdoor entertaining, and pools. The estate is thoughtfully designed to offer a tranquil escape while maintaining easy access to schools, shops, and major employment hubs.
Hill Street Social and Affordable Housing
Development of 27 purpose-built residential units for social and affordable housing across two buildings, including 19 one-bedroom units, six two-bedroom units, and two four-bedroom townhouses, designed to meet accessibility standards.
5,020 residents of Drayton - Harristown are employed, from a labour force of 5,391. Unemployment sits at 6.9%, with participation at 56.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Drayton - Harristown features a skilled workforce with notable representation in essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.9%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 5,020, with the unemployment rate sitting 3.0% higher than the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%. Additionally, the workforce participation rate of 56.3% is notably lower than the Regional Qld level of 64.3%. Census data indicates that a minor 5.4% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been affected by pandemic lockdowns. The primary employment sectors for local citizens are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.
The area exhibits a concentration in health care & social assistance jobs, employing residents at 1.3 times the regional rate. Conversely, the mining sector is less represented, accounting for 1.2% of jobs compared to the regional benchmark of 3.6%. Although there are local employment options, a comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests that a significant number of people travel outside the area for work. Based on AreaSearch's review of SALM and ABS statistics, the local labor force contracted by 6.7% and total employment fell by 9.0% during the 12 months leading to March 2026, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 2.3 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1%, the labor force grow by 0.3%, and unemployment edge up by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand trends in Drayton - Harristown. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate future trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these national sector trends to the local industry mix suggests employment among residents could grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, noting this is a basic weighted extrapolation for comparison and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Drayton - Harristown is $1,194 a week (about $62,000 a year), with median personal income at $649 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,287 a year against an average of $57,978. 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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The median taxpayer income in the Drayton - Harristown SA2 is $47,287, with an average income of $57,978, according to ATO postcode data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures sit below national benchmarks, contrasting with a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593 in Regional Qld. Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated figures for March 2026 would be roughly $52,659 for the median and $64,564 for the average. Based on the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in the area fall between the 12th and 19th percentiles nationwide.
Income distribution statistics show the largest segment comprises 30.5% of residents (3,514 people) earning within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the broader region where 31.7% of the population falls into this bracket. Household budget pressures are high, with only 82.1% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 12th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Drayton - Harristown had 4,411 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 70% detached houses and 7% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 43% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $295 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 24.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling options in Drayton - Harristown at the time of the latest Census consisted of 70.3% freestanding houses and 29.7% alternative housing types, such as semi-detached dwellings, apartments, or other structures, compared to Regional Qld's mix of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in the area stood at 28.0%, trailing the regional average, with the remaining residences being mortgaged (28.8%) or occupied by tenants (43.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,300, which is below the Regional Qld average, while the median weekly rent was $295, compared to regional benchmarks of $1,655 and $345 respectively.
On a national level, housing costs in Drayton - Harristown are lower, with median mortgages below the Australian average of $1,863 and median rents below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Drayton - Harristown counted 4,411 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,696 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 87% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 36% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 60.1%, consisting of couples with children at 20.0%, couples without children at 24.8%, and single parent families at 13.6%. Non-family households account for the remaining 39.9%, with single-person households at 35.8% and group living arrangements representing 4.0%. The median household size is 2.3 individuals, which is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.2% of adults in Drayton - Harristown hold a university qualification, including 12.6% with a bachelor degree and 3.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.4% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 3,243 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 955 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 levels present challenges in the area, as the university qualification rate of 18.2% is below the national average of 30.4%. This highlights both a clear gap and an opportunity for educational programs. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Vocational and practical training are common, with 38.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.8% and certificate level qualifications at 29.4%. Participation in study is quite high, with 29.9% of residents enrolled in an educational program.
This student population includes 9.4% attending primary school, 8.5% in secondary education, and 4.9% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Drayton - Harristown reaches 73 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 370 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 shows 73 active public transport stops in Drayton - Harristown, consisting of bus services. These stops accommodate 5 distinct routes that run a combined 368 weekly trips. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 244 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential layout, most workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 94%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.1 cars per household, which is below the regional average. A small proportion of 5.4% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.
Across all transit routes, service frequency averages 52 trips per day, which translates to roughly 5 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
59.8% of residents in Drayton - Harristown report no long-term health condition. 9.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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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Drayton - Harristown presents notable health challenges based on analysis of mortality and chronic illness rates, with general health conditions being common, particularly within older age demographics. Private health insurance coverage is low, with approximately 48% of the population (~5,554 people) holding cover, compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues reported in the locality are mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 11.2% and 10.9% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 59.8% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Chronic disease rates are elevated among the working-age population. Residents aged 65 and over make up 22.6% of the population (2,603 people), which exceeds the Regional Qld level of 20.4%. While health outcomes for older residents present challenges, they rank more favorably on a national scale than the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Drayton - Harristown is largely Australian-born, at 83.4% of residents, with 12.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.8%) and Australian (27.2%). 4.5% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Drayton - Harristown displays cultural diversity levels that are broadly consistent with the wider region, with citizens representing 85.4% of the population, 83.4% of residents born in Australia, and 87.3% using only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, followed by 56.0% of the local population. The most notable statistical variance is in the Other category, which accounts for 4.0% of the population compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, the three most common heritages in Drayton - Harristown are English at 27.8%, Australian at 27.2%, and Other at 9.1%.
There are also distinct differences in the concentration of other ethnic backgrounds, with German ancestry represented at 7.4% (compared to 4.7% regionally), Australian Aboriginal ancestry at 4.5% (compared to 3.9% regionally), and Irish ancestry at 8.7% (compared to 8.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Drayton - Harristown is 37. 30.7% 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 37 years in Drayton - Harristown is lower than the Regional Qld average of 41 and closely matches the Australian national median of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 16.3% locally, whereas the 55 - 64 age group is less represented at 9.2% relative to regional trends. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 grew from 14.5% to 16.3%, and the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 7.6% to 8.8%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 12.0% to 10.4%, and the 55 to 64 group fell from 10.3% to 9.2%.
Demographic forecasts suggest the local age profile will shift by 2041, with the 25 to 34 group projected to expand by 31%, adding 577 people to reach 2,453, while the count of individuals in both the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 age brackets is expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Drayton - Harristown
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 — 112 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,823 at the 2021 Census → 11,523 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 (317011447). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.