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Emu Park has an estimated 6,357 residents, up from 5,798 at the 2021 Census — a change of 559 people, or 9.6%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years. 108 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 91.5% of that increase. That puts 156 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Emu Park stands at approximately 6,357 in May 2026. This indicates a growth of 559 individuals (9.6%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 5,798 people. This shift is calculated based on the ABS estimated resident population of 6,314 in June 2025 alongside 108 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population size represents a density of 155 persons per square kilometer, offering residents ample space and leaving room for potential future expansion. The local growth rate of 9.6% since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA3 area (7.0%) and the SA4 region, positioning the locality as a leader in regional population growth.
The expansion was primarily fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 91.5% of the total population gains in recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 area. Where these figures are unavailable or for periods after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (utilizing 2021 data) are adopted. Because the Queensland state projections lack age cohort breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings structured around the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 baseline data) for each age group. Looking ahead, substantial population gains are anticipated, placing the district within the top quartile of Australian non-metropolitan zones, with an expected increase of 1,892 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total rise of 29.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
261 new dwellings have been approved in Emu Park over the past five years, an average of 52 a year. That places the area in the 75th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 41 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 76% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 42, broadly in line with 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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Over the last 5 financial years, Emu Park has seen an average of approximately 52 new dwelling approvals annually, summing up to 261 residential units. For FY-26, there have been 39 approvals documented to date. With an average of 1.9 new residents moving in per new home each year over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, demand and supply appear well aligned, supporting market stability, with new properties built at an average construction value of $352,000. In addition, commercial approvals have reached $4.9 million this financial year, suggesting a modest focus on commercial construction.
In comparison to the Rest of Qld, Emu Park registers 127.0% more building approvals per capita, providing prospective buyers with a wider array of options. The composition of new developments stands at 76.0% detached houses and 24.0% multi-dwelling units or townhouses, which helps maintain the low-density character of the area through an emphasis on single-family homes that attract buyers looking for space. The area averages about 121 people for every residential approval, pointing to an expanding local market. Long-term forecasts indicate that Emu Park will add 1,849 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Construction activity is keeping pace with these demographic forecasts, though prospective purchasers may face increased competition as the local population rises.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Emu Park, worth an estimated $153 million. A further 79 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.91 billion. 24 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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An area's growth is heavily shaped by updates to regional infrastructure, key projects, and planning developments. AreaSearch has identified a total of 2 projects that are expected to influence the locality. Major initiatives include the Lifestyles By The Beach Over 50s Village in Zilzie, the Seaspray Estate in Zilzie, the East West Connector Project, and the bridges safety upgrades and targeted safety works on the Bruce Highway between Rockhampton and St Lawrence, with the following details focusing on those of greatest local relevance.
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Lifestyles By The Beach Over 50s Village, Zilzie
A DA approved over 50s land lease community on approximately 27.8 hectares at 78 Svendsen Road, Zilzie, around 23 km south of Yeppoon on Queenslands Capricorn Coast. Branded Lifestyles By The Beach and in the Palm Lake Group pipeline, the project will deliver 319 single-level homes plus resort-style facilities including a community and wellness centre, cinema, pool, gym, games room, tennis courts, bowling green and RV parking. The village targets active retirees seeking coastal lifestyle living.
Seaspray Estate, Zilzie
Seaspray Estate is an established master planned coastal residential community at Cocoanut Point in Zilzie on the Capricorn Coast. The original land estate comprised about 52 residential allotments and several balance development sites, which were marketed and sold via Ray White Special Projects in 2014. The broader Seaspray community now includes Seaspray Resort and the Seaspray Health and Fitness Centre with pools, gyms, tennis and pickleball courts, pharmacy, health services, beauty and wellness operators and a cafe bar, providing local residents with resort style facilities within walking distance of homes.Most subdivision works are complete and remaining vacant lots are sold and developed individually by various builders and owners.
East West Connector Project
The East West Connector is a critical road infrastructure project delivered by Livingstone Shire Council, linking Hidden Valley and Keppel Bay Marina on the Capricorn Coast, QLD. It will reduce travel times, improve road safety, support local economic development, and unlock access to approximately 1,500 new residential lots in the Hidden Valley precinct. Stage 1 secured $25 million in funding from the Queensland Government's Residential Activation Fund, with detailed design completed by Harrison Infrastructure Group and construction now underway following a sod-turning ceremony on 17 June 2026.Local contractor JRT Group has been awarded the construction contract for the first two-kilometre section connecting Rockhampton-Yeppoon Road to Hidden Valley. Council is also progressing planning for Stage 2, which will link Tanby Road and Rockhampton-Yeppoon Road. The project is estimated at approximately $300 million across all stages.
The Shoals Lammermoor Beach
A residential land development by Keppel Developments located at Lammermoor Beach, offering family-friendly living near the coast.
Nautica Breeze
Masterplanned residential estate on Tanby Road in Yeppoon, spanning 60.37 hectares with lots ranging from 764sqm to 1690sqm across three parklands. Stage 1 is sold out and Stage 2 lots are now selling, with roads and services progressing. Sales and enquiries are handled locally by Harcourts Yeppoon. The estate is close to Taranganba State School, Capricorn Coast Hospital, and local cafes and dining along the Yeppoon foreshore.
Ivey St Taranganba Social Housing
Completed two-storey social housing development comprising 14 apartments including 10 one-bedroom and 4 two-bedroom dwellings. Delivered for the Queensland Government to provide accessible accommodation for older people and residents with disabilities under the state's social housing program.
Brian Dorey OAM Capricorn Coast Aquatic Centre Upgrade
Livingstone Shire Council has delivered a major upgrade of the Yeppoon Aquatic Centre at Cooee Bay, now officially named the Brian Dorey OAM Capricorn Coast Aquatic Centre in honour of the late local sport and recreation advocate. The redevelopment delivered a new 50m heated outdoor pool, extended shade, an amenities block, a submersible swim wall, all-ability access including wheelchair-compliant ramps, a Changing Places changeroom, a new entrance and landscaping. The facility officially reopened to the public in late May 2026.Council awarded the ongoing management contract to PCYC Queensland in April 2026, which now operates day-to-day aquatics services including learn-to-swim, squad training and casual swimming. The project was jointly funded by Livingstone Shire Council and the Australian Government, with the Commonwealth contributing 13 million dollars under the Community Development Grants Programme.
Capricorn Coast Homemaker Centre Stage 2
The expansion of the Capricorn Coast Homemaker Centre involves transforming a 3.1-hectare site, currently the Livingstone Shire Council works depot, into a premier large-format retail precinct. The development will feature two major lots (10,025 sqm and 20,790 sqm) designed for hardware, home improvement, and lifestyle retailers to complement existing brands like Bunnings and Reece. As of early 2026, the project is in the contract negotiation phase with a shortlisted development partner following a selective tender process that closed in late 2025.The project aims to reduce retail leakage to Rockhampton and create up to 100 ongoing local jobs.
2,673 residents of Emu Park are employed, from a labour force of 2,767. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 52.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,413, about 85% 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 local workforce is evenly distributed between white and blue collar occupations, with strong representation in essential services and a low unemployment rate of 3.4%. As of March 2026, there are 2,673 employed residents, and the unemployment rate sits 0.5% below the Regional Qld figure of 3.9%, though the workforce participation rate of 52.7% is much lower than the Regional Qld average of 64.3%. Census data indicates that a modest 7.0% of local workers operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, mining, and construction.
The community exhibits a strong specialization in the mining sector, where the proportion of employed residents is 2.9 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, the agriculture, forestry & fishing sector is underrepresented, employing just 1.2% of the local workforce compared to 4.5% across Regional Qld. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests that local employment opportunities within the immediate area are limited. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the twelve months ending March 2026, the local labour force contracted by 5.0% while employment declined by 3.2%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 1.8 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% rise in employment and a 0.3% expansion of its labour force, with its unemployment rate increasing by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future local demand. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with significant variation across different industries. Weighting these national sector projections against the local employment mix suggests Emu Park's employment could grow by 6.1% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population growth forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Emu Park is $1,203 a week (about $63,000 a year), with median personal income at $618 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,300 a year against an average of $69,045. 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 latest postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that incomes in the Emu Park SA2 are marginally above the national average, with a median of $52,300 and an average of $69,045. For comparison, Regional Qld recorded a median income of $53,146 and an average of $66,593. Factoring in a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated figures for March 2026 are approximately $58,241 for the median and $76,889 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in the area all ranked at the 13th percentile nationally.
The largest income bracket contains 27.0% of residents (1,716 people) earning between $800 - 1,499, which differs from the wider region where 31.7% of the population falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 category. Severe housing affordability constraints are evident, with only 83.3% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 13th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Emu Park had 2,231 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 6% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 29.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the residential landscape in Emu Park was dominated by detached houses, which made up 88.1% of the housing stock, while other structures like townhouses and apartments constituted 11.9%. This contrasts with Regional Qld, where houses represented 76.4% and other dwellings accounted for 23.6%. The rate of home ownership in Emu Park was considerably higher than the Regional Qld level, standing at 42.7%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (29.3%) or rented (28.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,517 was lower than the Regional Qld average, while the median weekly rent was $350, compared to Regional Qld averages of $1,655 and $345 respectively.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Emu Park are notably lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Emu Park counted 2,231 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,446 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 84% of areas nationally, against 37% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up the majority of homes at 70.0%, consisting of couples with children at 20.8%, couples without children at 36.5%, and single parent households at 12.1%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 30.0%, with single-person households representing 27.3% and group houses making up 2.6%. The median household size stands at 2.3 people, which is slightly smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.2% of adults in Emu Park hold a university qualification, including 11.1% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 77% of areas nationally. A further 31.9% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 479 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 954 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 challenges are present in the region, as the proportion of residents with university degrees (15.2%) is well below the national benchmark of 30.4%. This situation highlights both a hurdle and an opening for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees represent the largest share of higher education qualifications at 11.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 41.9% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (31.9%). There is a high level of educational engagement in the area, with 27.3% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This figure is comprised of 11.0% in primary schooling, 8.7% in secondary education, and 2.1% in tertiary studies.
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Getting around Emu Park means driving: households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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59.4% of residents in Emu Park report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 89% of areas nationally. 7.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments indicate notable difficulties for Emu Park, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older demographics, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is just ahead of the typical SA2 average at approximately 53% of the population, representing about 3,388 individuals. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent medical issues reported in the locality, affecting 11.9% and 9.7% of the population, respectively, while 59.4% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Chronic health issues are particularly notable among the working-age cohort. Furthermore, seniors aged 65 and over make up 29.2% of the population (1,854 people), which exceeds the Regional Qld proportion of 20.4%. Health outcomes for these older residents present challenges, with national rankings for chronic conditions being higher than those observed in the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Emu Park is largely Australian-born, at 88.7% of residents, with 2.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.2%) and Australian (30.4%). 4.7% 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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Emu Park displays lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with citizens making up 87.9% of the population, 88.7% of residents born in Australia, and 97.6% of households speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, practiced by 55.7% of the community, compared to 52.2% recorded across Regional Qld. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three most common ancestries in Emu Park are English at 31.2%, Australian at 30.4%, and Scottish at 8.6%. There are also distinct variations in the representation of other ancestries compared to the wider region, with Welsh ancestry overrepresented at 0.8% of the population (compared to 0.5% regionally), German ancestry at 5.1% (compared to 4.7%), and Australian Aboriginal ancestry at 4.7% (compared to 3.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Emu Park is 49, older than 89% of areas nationally. 16.8% 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 49 years in Emu Park is notably higher than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national average of 38 years. Residents aged 65 - 74 years are highly represented at 16.4%, whereas the 15 - 24 age bracket is smaller at 8.0% than in Regional Qld. The concentration of 65 - 74 year-olds is significantly higher than the national figure of 9.4%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 9.0% to 10.3% of the population, and the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 10.5% to 11.7%, while the 5 to 14 group decreased from 12.7% to 11.3%.
By 2041, the age distribution is projected to change significantly, led by a 57% increase in the 75 to 84 cohort, which will grow from 655 to 1,030 people, whereas the 15 to 24 cohort is forecast to grow by a modest 2%, adding just 8 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Emu Park
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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 2 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 Jun 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 — 108 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,798 at the 2021 Census → 6,357 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 (308031207). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.