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Earlville - Bayview Heights has an estimated 8,763 residents, up from 8,376 at the 2021 Census — a change of 387 people, or 4.6%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. That puts 1,115 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 findings from AreaSearch, the population of Earlville - Bayview Heights stands at approximately 8,763 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 387 residents (4.6%) relative to the 8,376 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population of 8,723 from June 2025 alongside 67 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Based on these numbers, the local population density is 1,114 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical averages across examined regions. The area's 4.6% expansion rate since the census is within 2.3 percentage points of the wider SA3 region (6.9%), showing solid growth dynamics.
Overseas migration acted as the primary driver of this growth, accounting for roughly 68.4% of the overall population rise in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for each SA2 region. In cases where SA2 data is unavailable, or for periods past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 numbers are implemented. Since these state-level projections lack breakdowns by age bracket, AreaSearch distributes age cohort growth proportionally using the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (anchored on 2022 data). Looking at long-term demographics, the region is projected to experience population growth slightly under the median for non-metropolitan Australian areas, with a projected increase of 698 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP figures, representing a 7.5% expansion over the 16 years.
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115 new dwellings have been approved in Earlville - Bayview Heights over the past five years, an average of 23 a year. That is 2.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 8, 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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On average, Earlville - Bayview Heights registers approximately 23 new residential approvals annually, with 115 dwellings approved across the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 8 approvals recorded during FY-26 so far. Over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, there was an average of 2.9 people moving into the area for every new dwelling built, pointing to solid demand that helps sustain property values. The average construction cost for these new homes is $190,000, which sits below the regional average and points to more accessible pricing for buyers.
Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $4.6 million during the current financial year, which highlights the predominantly residential nature of the locality. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Earlville - Bayview Heights shows a new dwelling approval rate per person that is approximately three-quarters of the regional standard, placing in the 38th percentile among all national locations assessed, which indicates scarcer options for buyers and helps support demand for established housing. This building rate is also lower than the national benchmark, indicating a mature market and highlighting potential constraints on development. Recent building approvals consist of 45.0% standalone houses and 55.0% multi-dwelling units like townhouses or apartments. This preference for denser housing structures provides affordable entry options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a notable departure from the existing housing stock, where standalone houses currently make up 79.0%, reflecting a reduction in available development parcels alongside shifting lifestyle preferences and cost pressures. With 856 residents for every dwelling approval, the Earlville - Bayview Heights property market is highly mature. Moving forward, the population of Earlville - Bayview Heights is projected to grow by 658 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Current levels of construction appear to align well with projected demand, promoting stable market conditions without generating significant upward pressure on prices.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Earlville - Bayview Heights, worth an estimated $35 million. A further 103 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $12.9 billion. 25 are already under construction and 48 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and health & medical. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Developments in local infrastructure, major construction projects, and planning changes have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 17 key projects that are expected to influence the area. Principal initiatives include the Bayview Heights Reservoir Refurbishment, the Woree Social and Affordable Housing Precinct, the Bayview Heights to White Rock Underground Cable Project, and the Cairns Reservoirs Remediation Package 2, with the list below highlighting the most significant developments.
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Bayview Heights Reservoir Refurbishment
Remediation works are ongoing at the Bayview Heights water reservoir as part of a critical package to extend the service life of nine reservoirs across the Cairns region. Following an unsuccessful re-lining attempt in 2024 due to deteriorated roof conditions, the reservoir remains offline through the 2025-26 wet season. Current plans involve removing the roof in the 2026 dry season to restore serviceability. The project is vital for maintaining network pressure and water security, particularly during peak demand and extreme weather events which recently triggered Level 4 water restrictions in March 2026.
Bayview Heights to White Rock Underground Cable Project
Essential maintenance and refurbishment of 2.7km of 275kV underground high voltage transmission cables installed in 1997. The project addresses critical infrastructure risks through the removal of approximately 400 high-risk trees and the refurbishment of cable joint bays. Significant community enhancements include the installation of park benches, water bubblers with dog bowls, and shade structures along the Crowley Creek walking path. As of 2026, core transmission works are complete, and the project is in the extended maintenance phase for the establishment of 24,000 new compatible plants, with final completion expected in 2027.
Woree Social and Affordable Housing Precinct
Queensland's largest social and affordable housing precinct is currently under construction at a former drive-in site in Woree, delivering 490 modern, energy-efficient apartments for seniors over 55 and people living with disability. The project utilizes innovative volumetric timber modular construction delivered by Modscape and FCC Construction Australia, backed by the Queensland Government, Tetris Capital, and Community Housing Limited.
Cairns Reservoirs Remediation Package 2
Remediation works are underway across nine Cairns Regional Council reservoirs at eight sites: Mayer Street, Panguna, Bayview Large, Barron View, Runnymede, Brinsmead, Dempsey Street A and B, and Crest Close. The program includes concrete rehabilitation and strengthening, internal protective coatings, steel roof replacements at two reservoirs, access upgrades, minor civil works, access road repairs and temporary water supply works to improve water quality, reliability and security. Council reported in October 2025 that safety assessments, geotechnical surveys and structural testing had been completed, with repair and cleaning works progressing.
NQ Petro Service Station and Convenience Store
Development of a 24-hour service station and convenience store on a 3,761 sqm site at the former Woree drive-in theatre. The project includes fuel dispensers under a canopy, a retail building featuring a food and drink outlet, and two mixed-use tenancies. The site is strategically positioned to serve the adjacent 490-unit social housing precinct and handles high traffic volume from the Bruce Highway.
Enclave Cairns Residential Estate
Enclave Cairns is a boutique residential subdivision located in Earlville, approximately 7km from the Cairns CBD. Developed by Urbex, the estate covers 5.4 hectares and consists of 60 residential homesites ranging from 397sqm to 830sqm. Marketed as the last available near-CBD land release, the project features tropical urbanism design, local parklands, and proximity to major shopping hubs like Stockland Cairns and DFO Cairns. The estate is now fully sold out.
Earlville Social Housing Development
Completed social housing redevelopment in Earlville delivered through a partnership between the Queensland Government and Access Community Housing Company. The project delivered 30 accessible social homes, comprising 20 one-bedroom and 10 two-bedroom dwellings, built to Gold or Platinum Liveable Housing Design standards for vulnerable Queenslanders including seniors, people with disability and First Nations people.
Mulgrave Road Social Housing Project
Completed social housing redevelopment on the former Leichhardt Motel site on Mulgrave Road in Earlville. Delivered by Access Community Housing Company in partnership with the Queensland Government, the project provides 30 accessible social homes comprising 20 one-bedroom and 10 two-bedroom apartments built to Gold and Platinum Liveable Housing Design standards for seniors, people with disability, First Nations people and other Queenslanders in housing need.
4,378 residents of Earlville - Bayview Heights are employed, from a labour force of 4,600. Unemployment sits at 4.8%, with participation at 63.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,686, about 88% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The workforce in Earlville - Bayview Heights is highly skilled, with strong representation in essential services, and the local unemployment rate sits at 4.8%. As of March 2026, there are 4,378 employed residents, representing an unemployment rate that is 0.9% higher than the Regional Qld average of 3.9%, while the workforce participation rate matches the Regional Qld figure of 64.3% closely. According to Census records, a moderate 14.3% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure should be interpreted in the context of COVID-19 lockdown measures. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.
The area exhibits a notable concentration of employment in public administration & safety, where its share is 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented, employing only 1.3% of the Earlville - Bayview Heights workforce compared to 4.5% across Regional Qld. This residential suburb offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the comparison between the Census working population and the resident population. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the local labor force contracted by 2.0% in the year leading up to March 2026, while total employment fell by 4.0%, leading to a 2.0 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1% and the labor force grow by 0.3%, with a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional perspective on potential employment trends for Earlville - Bayview Heights. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While employment across Australia is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Projecting these industry trends onto the employment profile of Earlville - Bayview Heights suggests local employment could expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Earlville - Bayview Heights is $1,478 a week (about $77,000 a year), with median personal income at $789 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,214 a year against an average of $64,946. 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 the latest postcode ATO statistics released by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, the median income for taxpayers in the Earlville - Bayview Heights SA2 is $54,214, with an average income of $64,946. These figures sit below the national averages, and compare to a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593 in Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimated values would be approximately $60,373 for the median and $72,324 for the average as of March 2026. According to Census data, household, family, and individual incomes are all relatively modest in Earlville - Bayview Heights, ranking between the 34th and 47th percentiles.
Distribution statistics show that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket contains 30.0% of the population (2,628 residents), which is consistent with the wider region where this same bracket accounts for 31.7%. Residents retain 85.1% of their income for non-housing costs, and the area is positioned in the 4th decile for the SEIFA index of economic resources.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Earlville - Bayview Heights had 3,269 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 9% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,522 a month. Rent absorbs 23.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in Earlville - Bayview Heights consisted of 78.6% standalone houses and 21.3% other home types including semi-detached houses, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to Regional Qld where standalone houses comprised 76.4% and other dwellings made up 23.6%. Home ownership in Earlville - Bayview Heights was higher than the Regional Qld rate, standing at 36.4%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 36.3% and rental properties making up the remaining 27.4%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,522 was lower than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $340, compared to $345 across Regional Qld.
On a national level, housing costs in Earlville - Bayview Heights are notably lower, with mortgage payments well below the Australian median of $1,863 and weekly rents below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Earlville - Bayview Heights counted 3,269 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 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 local households at 67.5%, consisting of couples with children at 25.3%, couples without children at 28.4%, and single parents at 12.4%. The remaining 32.5% are non-family households, which consist of single-person households at 28.8% and shared group households at 3.7%. The median size of local households is 2.4 residents, which is slightly lower than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.7% of adults in Earlville - Bayview Heights hold a university qualification, including 16.0% with a bachelor degree and 3.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 493 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,030 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in Earlville - Bayview Heights sits below regional standards, with 21.7% of the population aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 30.4% nationally. This difference points to opportunities for increasing educational attainment and skill levels. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 16.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 40.8% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.3% and certificates at 29.5%.
There is a high level of engagement in education in the area, with 29.0% of residents currently undertaking formal studies. This population of students includes 10.1% enrolled in primary schools, 8.8% in high schools, and 3.9% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Earlville - Bayview Heights reaches 16 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 930 services a week. The typical home sits about 380 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 systems in Earlville - Bayview Heights feature 16 active stops providing bus services. These stops are served by 9 separate routes, which combine to deliver 927 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transport is rated as good, with residents living an average of 379 meters from the closest stop. Given the suburb's residential nature, the vast majority of residents travel outside the area for work, with private cars being the main transport mode for 93% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles. At the 2021 Census, 14.3% of the workforce worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Buses run at an average frequency of 132 daily trips across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 57 weekly trips for each individual transport stop.
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69.8% of residents in Earlville - Bayview Heights report no long-term health condition. 6.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality statistics and chronic illness data, Earlville - Bayview Heights registers favorable health outcomes. The occurrence of typical medical issues is low across older, vulnerable demographics, and the proportion of the population with private health insurance is relatively low at roughly 51%, representing about 4,486 residents. Arthritis and mental health challenges are the most frequently reported medical conditions locally, affecting 8.3% and 6.9% of residents respectively. Conversely, 69.8% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Health outcomes for residents under the age of 65 are better than average.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 22.8% of the population (1,995 people), which is higher than the Regional Qld average of 20.4%, although this age segment ranks lower compared to national health trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Earlville - Bayview Heights is largely Australian-born, at 79.5% of residents, with 12.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.3%) and Australian (22.9%). 4.6% 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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The community of Earlville - Bayview Heights displays a higher level of cultural diversity than the regional average, with 20.5% of residents born outside Australia and 12.3% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in the suburb, practiced by 57.2% of the population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding family heritage based on parental birthplace, the three largest ancestry groups in Earlville - Bayview Heights are English at 26.3%, Australian at 22.9%, and Other at 10.7%. There are also distinct variations in the concentration of other backgrounds: Australian Aboriginal residents are highly represented at 4.6% of the population compared to 3.9% across the region, Korean heritage stands at 0.5% compared to 0.2% regionally, and Italian heritage makes up 4.1% compared to 2.4% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Earlville - Bayview Heights is 42. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 23.4% 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 42 in Earlville - Bayview Heights is similar to the Regional Qld average of 41 and sits notably higher than the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Regional Qld average, the 75 - 84 age cohort is highly represented at 8.6% of the local population, while 15 - 24 year-olds are underrepresented at 10.9%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 7.4% to 8.6%, and the 25 to 34 cohort has increased from 11.4% to 12.5%. On the other hand, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 13.7% to 11.9%, and the 65 to 74 age group has fallen from 12.1% to 10.7%.
Demographic forecasts for 2041 suggest significant changes for the suburb, with the 25 to 34 age cohort projected to grow by 247 people (23%) from 1,092 to 1,340, while the 65 to 74 and 55 to 64 cohorts are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Earlville - Bayview Heights
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 | Apr 2026 4 months ago all 4 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 Apr 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 — 67 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,376 at the 2021 Census → 8,763 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 (306021146). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.