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Emu Park has an estimated 6,373 residents, up from 5,798 at the 2021 Census — a change of 575 people, or 9.9%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years. 117 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch place the population of Emu Park at approximately 6,373 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 575 residents (9.9%) compared to the 5,798 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. Such growth is determined using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 6,314 as of June 2025 alongside 117 validated new addresses identified following the Census. With a resulting density of 156 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous living space and capacity for future expansion. Outperforming both the broader SA4 region and the SA3 area (7.5%), Emu Park's 9.9% uptick since the 2021 census positions it at the forefront of regional growth.
This influx was predominantly underpinned by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 91.5% of net population additions over recent timeframes. SA2-level projections utilized by AreaSearch stem from the ABS/Geoscience Australia series published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. In instances where SA2 boundaries lack coverage, or for outlooks extending past 2032, figures incorporate Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts published in 2023 based on 2021 inputs. Because state-level releases omit age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates proportional weightings across age cohorts derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (issued in 2023 using 2022 data). Long-term demographic modelling indicates substantial growth placing the district within the highest quartile among regional Australian markets, with the community projected to gain 1,875 persons by 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP statistics, equating to an overall expansion of 28.5% across the 16 years.
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249 new dwellings have been approved in Emu Park over the past five years, an average of 49 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 50 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 74% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Emu Park have averaged roughly 49 dwellings annually, accumulating to 249 sanctioned homes over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Alongside an influx averaging 2 new residents per dwelling each year across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26)—signaling healthy underlying demand that bolsters residential valuations—new dwellings carry an average construction value of $446,000. This construction cost sits below broader regional benchmarks, presenting more attainable entry points for buyers. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $4.9 million during this financial year, underscoring the suburb's predominantly residential orientation.
On a per-capita basis, Emu Park generates 109.0% more new dwelling approvals than Rest of Qld, delivering a wider selection of properties to prospective purchasers. Building activity is composed of 74.0% detached homes and 26.0% attached dwellings, preserving the community's established low-density footprint and offering spacious options tailored to families. Reflecting approximately 119 people per approval, the district demonstrates clear ongoing residential development. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures, demographic forecasts point to an increase of 1,816 residents across Emu Park by 2041. While residential construction currently tracks in step with these demographic expectations, prospective buyers may experience heightened market competition as local numbers grow.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 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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Local economic momentum and property trends are heavily shaped by civil works, major construction projects, and planning frameworks. AreaSearch has identified 2 projects positioned to exert a meaningful influence on the district. Notable undertakings include the Lifestyles By The Beach Over 50s Village, Zilzie, the Seaspray Estate, Zilzie, the East West Connector Project, and the Bruce Highway (Rockhampton-St Lawrence) - bridges safety upgrades and targeted safety works, with key details summarized below.
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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 5,430, 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 labour market in Emu Park maintains an even distribution between blue-collar and white-collar roles, supported by a solid presence of essential services and an unemployment rate standing at just 3.4%. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,673, with local joblessness sitting 0.5% beneath the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld; however, the local participation rate of 52.7% trails the 64.2% found across Regional Qld. Census records also indicate that a modest 7.0% of workers operated from home, though these figures were subject to broader Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment is primarily anchored by health care & social assistance, mining, and construction.
The community exhibits a substantial concentration of workers in mining, engaging 2.9 times the regional proportion. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for a smaller share, comprising just 1.2% of workers in Emu Park relative to 4.5% across Regional Qld. Comparing resident counts with Census-recorded local employment figures suggests that internal job opportunities within the immediate area remain relatively constrained. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that the labour force shrank by 5.0% during the 12-month period, while employment dropped by 3.2%, which led to a 1.8 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% rise in employment, a 0.3% growth in the labour force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context regarding anticipated future demand in Emu Park. These forecasts span five and ten-year intervals and have been overlaid with local employment data to estimate growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Emu Park's employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 6.1% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though this calculation is a basic weighting exercise for demonstration and excludes localized population projections.
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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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of ATO postcode records for financial year 2023, the Emu Park SA2 registered a median taxpayer income of $52,300 and an average of $69,045. This performance sits slightly ahead of national standards, while comparing to a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593 across Regional Qld. Factoring in an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, current earnings are estimated at roughly $58,241 (median) and $76,889 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places the area's household, family, and individual income tiers between the 13th and 13th percentiles nationwide.
In terms of earnings brackets, 27.0% of residents (1,720 people) fall into the $800 - 1,499 category, diverging from the broader region where the $1,500 - 2,999 tier is largest at 31.7%. Household budgets face considerable housing cost strain, leaving 83.3% of income uncommitted and ranking at 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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According to the latest Census, residential housing stock in Emu Park was divided into 88.1% standalone houses and 11.9% other dwelling types (including apartments, semi-detached, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Regional Qld where standalone homes made up 76.4% and alternative formats comprised 23.6%. Outright ownership in Emu Park stood notably higher than the regional benchmark at 42.7%, while mortgaged properties accounted for 29.3% and rental tenures comprised 28.0%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,517 (compared to $1,655 in Regional Qld), and median weekly rent was $350 (against $345 in Regional Qld).
On a nationwide scale, local housing expenses remain comparatively affordable, sitting below the Australian median mortgage commitment of $1,863 per month and the national median rent of $375 per week.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Emu Park counted 2,231 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,452 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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Families constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 70.0%, consisting of couples without children (36.5%), couples with children (20.8%), and single parent families (12.1%). Non-family living situations represent the remaining 30.0%, made up of lone person households at 27.3% and group households at 2.6%. With a median of 2.3 people per dwelling, household sizes in the area are 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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Attainment levels for tertiary credentials in the locality are relatively modest, with 15.2% holding university qualifications compared to the national rate of 30.4%, highlighting a notable focus area for future educational initiatives. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees account for 11.1%, postgraduate degrees comprise 2.2%, and graduate diplomas make up 1.9%. Vocational and technical pathways are strongly represented, with 41.9% of the population aged 15+ possessing trade-related qualifications, split between certificates (31.9%) and advanced diplomas (10.0%). Active participation in study is prominent across the locality, with 27.3% of residents engaged in some form of formal learning.
This cohort comprises 11.0% attending primary school, 8.7% enrolled in secondary education, and 2.1% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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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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According to AreaSearch's review of chronic health prevalence and mortality statistics, Emu Park experiences noticeable health challenges, with widespread instances of chronic ailments observed across both older and younger age brackets, while the private health insurance coverage rate sits marginally ahead of typical SA2 levels at roughly 53% of all residents (~3,396 people). The leading diagnosed conditions across the community are arthritis, affecting 11.9% of residents, and mental health issues, impacting 9.7%, whereas 59.4% of residents reported having no medical ailments whatsoever, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Working-age individuals face elevated rates of chronic illness, and seniors aged 65 and over make up 29.4% of the population (1,871 people)—well above the 20.3% observed in Regional Qld.
Chronic condition indicators among older residents present heightened health needs, tracking at higher levels nationally than the wider community profile.
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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Measures of cultural diversity in Emu Park track below broader benchmarks, with Australian citizens comprising 87.9% of the population, 88.7% having been born in Australia, and 97.6% using only English in their households. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 55.7% of local residents, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental heritage (country of birth of parents), the leading reported ancestries within Emu Park are English (31.2%), Australian (30.4%), and Scottish (8.6%). Specific background groups also display notable variations from regional baselines, with Welsh ancestry accounting for 0.8% locally (versus 0.5% across the region), German at 5.1% (compared to 4.7%), and Australian Aboriginal representation standing at 4.7% (against 3.9% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Emu Park is 49, older than 89% of areas nationally. 16.9% 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 demographic structure of Emu Park clearly reflects its role as a coastal lifestyle and retirement hub. Seniors and retirees aged 65+ make up 29.4% of the population as at August 2026, exceeding the 20.4% recorded across Regional Qld, while younger to mid-career adults (25 - 44) account for only 19.9% compared to 25.5% regionally. The estimated median age stands at 49 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and remaining 8 years above the Regional Qld benchmark of 41 recorded at that Census, as well as the national Census median of 38.
Since the Census, the retiree and senior cohort has expanded from 27.8% to an estimated 29.4% of all residents, and this older demographic is projected to generate the largest numerical increase by 2041, rising by 810 (43%) to reach 2,682 individuals.
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 Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 3 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 117 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,798 at the 2021 Census → 6,373 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (308031207). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.