Chart Color Schemes
This analysis uses ABS Statistical Areas Level 2 (SA2) boundaries, which can materially differ from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) even when sharing similar names.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb/locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
est. as @ -- *
ABS ERP | -- people | --
2021 Census | -- people
Curious about local property values? Filter the chart to assess the volume and appreciation (including resales) trends and regional comparisons, or scroll to the map below view this information at an individual property level.
Find a Recent Sale
Sales Detail
Forest Lake - Ellen Grove has an estimated 24,093 residents, up from 22,478 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,615 people, or 7.2%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. 185 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 72.8% of that increase. That puts 2,188 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.
Detail
According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count of Forest Lake - Ellen Grove stands at approximately 24,093 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,615 residents (7.2%) relative to the 22,478 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated utilizing the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 24,080 alongside 185 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting population density reaches 2,188 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical density across national locations analyzed by AreaSearch. The post-census expansion rate of 7.2% is within 2.1 percentage points of the 9.3% national average, showing solid growth foundations.
The primary driver for this population growth was overseas migration, which was responsible for roughly 72.8% of the overall population gains in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, which use 2022 as their baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, or for periods extending past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (utilizing 2021 data) are employed. Since these state-level projections omit age group breakdowns, AreaSearch scales cohort growth proportionally using the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 data) for each age bracket. Future projections indicate a population expansion rate slightly below the national median for statistical areas, with an anticipated increase of 1,802 individuals up to 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total rise of 7.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
197 new dwellings have been approved in Forest Lake - Ellen Grove over the past five years, an average of 39 a year. That is 1.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 24 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 54% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 5, 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.
Detail
In Forest Lake - Ellen Grove, development approvals average approximately 39 dwellings annually, representing a total of 197 residential units over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 5 approvals have been documented. Because construction over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) has seen an average of 6 new residents arrive for each finished dwelling, demand outpaces incoming supply, a trend that typically drives price growth and intensifies buyer competition. The average construction value for new dwellings is $205,000, which sits below regional averages and provides more budget-friendly options for buyers.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $2.2 million have been logged in the current financial year, pointing to a predominantly residential orientation. Building activity in Forest Lake - Ellen Grove is substantially lower than the broader Greater Brisbane region, sitting at 54.0% below the regional average per capita. Such low volumes of new supply generally reinforce demand and prop up valuations for existing properties. Construction rates are also lower than the national average, indicating a mature market and highlighting potential constraints on development. The current construction profile is split between standalone houses at 54.0% and attached homes at 46.0%, which shows a growing selection of medium-density formats that provide diverse choices across different price points, ranging from traditional family homes to more affordable compact units. This represents a major departure from the current housing stock (which stands at 87.0% houses), indicating fewer available development sites and responding to changing lifestyles and affordability challenges. The area has roughly 3053 residents for every single dwelling approval, indicating a mature market environment. Long-term forecasts suggest that Forest Lake - Ellen Grove will add 1,789 residents by 2041, based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures. Should the current pace of construction persist, the supply of housing may fail to match the expanding population, which could heighten competition among buyers and support stronger growth in property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Forest Lake - Ellen Grove
Loading development applications…
| Lodged | Address | Description | Type | Distance | Status |
|---|
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 Forest Lake - Ellen Grove, worth an estimated $120 million. A further 78 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $21.5 billion. 20 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, retail and business parks & technology hubs. 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.
Detail
Developments in local infrastructure, major construction projects, and urban planning initiatives represent key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 22 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Among the most notable developments are Golden Grove Estate, Acacia Doolandella, the Forest Lake Shopping Centre ALDI Extension, and the residential site at 31 Woodvale Crescent, with details on the most relevant projects provided below.
Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.
INFRASTRUCTURE SEARCH
Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.
Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Woodvale Village
Woodvale Village is a $100 million masterplanned community in Forest Lake delivering 151 new homes, including 3- and 4-bedroom turnkey house and land packages. Fast-tracked as a State Facilitated Development (SFD), it requires a minimum 15% affordable housing allocation. Construction has commenced, with first residents expected by mid-2027.
Forest Lake Shopping Centre ALDI Extension
Expansion of existing ALDI tenancy and addition of four new specialty retail tenancies at Forest Lake Shopping Centre. 1,089sqm gross floor area increase including drop off lane and outdoor pedestrian space upgrades. The shopping centre serves as major retail hub for southwest Brisbane with Woolworths, Coles, ALDI, and Kmart anchoring 70 specialty stores. QIC Real Estate manages the shopping centre development.
31 Woodvale Crescent Residential Development Site
1.013 hectare residential development site in Forest Lake offered for sale. The site sits within an established suburb about 25km south west of Brisbane CBD and has an 88m frontage to Woodvale Crescent. Adjoining properties at 40-60 Woodvale Crescent and 205A Woogaroo Street were declared State Facilitated Development (SFD) on 30 September 2024 with a minimum 15 percent affordable housing component and an indicative minimum density of 25 dwellings per net developable hectare. While 31 Woodvale Crescent is not part of that declared SFD area, the listing markets its proximity to that precinct and its potential for similar residential yields, subject to approvals.
Forest Lake Three Co-Living Houses Development
Construction of three 5-bedroom co-living houses in Forest Lake suburb. 15-month completion timeline from settlement. Part of addressing Brisbane's housing demand in the family-friendly Forest Lake community with central lake and recreational facilities.
Acacia Doolandella
Acacia Doolandella is a boutique Ausbuild house and land estate in Brisbane's south, delivering 23 premium homesites within an established, quiet neighbourhood close to schools, parks, retail and major transport routes. The community focuses on low rise detached housing with a mix of lot sizes and contemporary family homes.
Golden Grove Estate
Golden Grove Estate is a 98 dwelling townhouse community at 73 Redhead Street, Doolandella, delivering three and four bedroom homes next to more than 1 hectare of parkland about 25 minutes from Brisbane CBD. Stages 1 to 5 are now complete and sold out, with the final Stage 6 townhomes under construction and expected to settle by 2027.
Progress Road Neighbourhood Shopping Centre
Proposed neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by a full-line Coles supermarket with approximately 18 specialty retail tenancies, food and service outlets, around 265 car parking spaces and associated access works. As of the latest publicly available information, the proposal remains in the planning phase with no confirmed construction commencement announced.
Inala Walking Network Plan
Brisbane City Council is preparing the Inala Walking Network Plan to identify primary and secondary walking routes within approximately 2 km of the Inala Plaza and bus station. Community consultation has concluded and Council is reviewing submissions before finalising the plan, which will guide future pedestrian infrastructure planning and investment subject to funding and city-wide priorities.
14,157 residents of Forest Lake - Ellen Grove are employed, from a labour force of 14,495. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 73.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 18,656, about 77% 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.
Detail
The workforce in Forest Lake - Ellen Grove is highly skilled, with strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of only 2.3%, and an estimated job growth rate of 11.0% over the past year. As of March 2026, there are 14,157 employed residents, and the local unemployment rate sits 2.0% below the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.3%. The participation rate is relatively typical, standing at 73.6% compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane. According to Census responses, a moderate 16.9% of the employed workforce worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment fields for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The community shows a distinct concentration of workers in manufacturing, where employment is 1.5 times the regional average. By contrast, the construction sector is less represented, accounting for 5.9% of workers compared to the regional average of 9.0%. Because of the discrepancy between the working population counted in the Census and the resident population, the local area appears to provide limited employment opportunities within its own boundaries. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, employment rose by 11.0% and the labor force expanded by 10.1% during the year ending March 2026, leading to a decline in unemployment of 0.8 percentage points. During this same timeframe, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2%, labor force growth of 3.4%, and an increase in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future demand in Forest Lake - Ellen Grove. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local employment structure to project growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary considerably by industry sector. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local employment profile suggests that local employment would grow by 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Forest Lake - Ellen Grove is $1,900 a week (about $99,000 a year), with median personal income at $805 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,420 a year against an average of $62,372. 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.
Detail
According to the latest postcode ATO statistics aggregated by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, the Forest Lake - Ellen Grove SA2 has a median taxpayer income of $55,420 and an average income of $62,372. These figures are below the national averages, and contrast with Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would stand at roughly $61,716 for the median and $69,457 for the average as of March 2026. Based on the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in the area are positioned around the 54th percentile nationally.
Income distribution figures show that 39.2% of the population (9,444 residents) have incomes in the range of $1,500 - 2,999, which aligns with regional trends where 33.3% of the population falls into this group. High housing costs account for 15.5% of income, yet solid overall earnings keep disposable income at the 60th percentile, and the area's SEIFA ranking for income is in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Forest Lake - Ellen Grove had 7,703 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 2% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,700 a month. Rent absorbs 20.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
Detail
At the time of the latest Census, the housing structure in Forest Lake - Ellen Grove was comprised of 86.7% separate houses and 13.4% other dwelling types (such as townhouses, apartments, or other structures), compared to the Brisbane metropolitan average of 73.5% separate houses and 26.5% other dwelling types. The rate of home ownership in Forest Lake - Ellen Grove was lower than the Brisbane metropolitan average, standing at 23.7%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (44.1%) or renters (32.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,700 was below the Brisbane metropolitan average, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $380, compared to Brisbane metro averages of $1,863 and $380 respectively.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in Forest Lake - Ellen Grove are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Forest Lake - Ellen Grove counted 7,703 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,256 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
Detail
Families make up the majority of households at 78.4%, which includes 38.3% couples with children, 24.4% couples without children, and 14.5% single parents. The remaining 21.6% of households are non-family arrangements, consisting of lone persons at 18.7% and group households at 2.9%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.6% of adults in Forest Lake - Ellen Grove hold a university qualification, including 18.2% with a bachelor degree and 6.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.7% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 4,590 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,032 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
Detail
The educational profile of the area is distinct within the region, with university qualifications held by 27.6% of residents aged 15+, which is higher than the SA4 regional average of 18.8% and the SA3 average of 24.6%, showing a strong community focus on higher education. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 18.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational and technical skills are also common, with 33.2% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications such as advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (21.7%). Student enrollment is particularly strong, with 30.7% of the population actively participating in education.
This group consists of 10.0% in primary schools, 9.2% in secondary schools, and 5.9% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
Schools Detail
Public transport in Forest Lake - Ellen Grove reaches 39 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 2,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 290 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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.
Detail
Analysis of the local transit network shows 39 active public transport stops in Forest Lake - Ellen Grove, consisting of various bus options. These stops are served by 7 different routes, which support a total of 1,967 passenger trips per week. Transit access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 291 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the district, with private cars remaining the dominant mode of travel at 86%, followed by trains at 7%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 cars per household.
Additionally, 16.9% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions). The average frequency of transit service is 281 daily trips across the entire network, which translates to roughly 50 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
70.6% of residents in Forest Lake - Ellen Grove report no long-term health condition. 5.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
Detail
Health indicators in Forest Lake - Ellen Grove are generally aligned with national averages, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses. The rate of common health issues in the general community is standard, though it is higher than the national average among older age groups. The rate of private health insurance coverage is relatively low, standing at approximately 50% of the population (~12,142 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical diagnoses in the region are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 8.4 and 7.4% of residents, respectively.
Meanwhile, 70.6% of the population reported no chronic medical issues, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health profiles for working-age residents are typical. The area has 14.8% of its population aged 65 and over (3,558 people). Senior health outcomes present some difficulties, ranking lower nationally than the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
40.6% of Forest Lake - Ellen Grove residents were born overseas and 34.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 82% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.5%) and Australian (19.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
Detail
Forest Lake - Ellen Grove exhibits high levels of cultural diversity, with 34.4% of the population speaking a language other than English at home and 40.6% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 46.4% of local residents. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is in Buddhism, which accounts for 6.0% of the population compared to 2.0% across Greater Brisbane. In terms of parent country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are English at 22.5%, Australian at 19.2%, and Other at 13.3%. There are also notable differences in the representation of other ethnicities, with Samoans making up 2.7% of the population (compared to 0.9% regionally), Vietnamese at 5.7% (compared to 0.8% regionally), and Maori at 1.6% (compared to 1.1% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Forest Lake - Ellen Grove is 36. 27.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
Detail
The median age in Forest Lake - Ellen Grove is 36 years, matching Greater Brisbane's median of 36 but younger than the national average of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket is highly represented at 11.9% compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 13.1%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age cohort has increased from 4.0% to 5.0% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 13.9% to 12.5% and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 14.5% to 13.1%.
Population projections for 2041 point to major demographic shifts, with the 75 to 84 age bracket projected to grow by 674 people (56%), rising from 1,195 to 1,870. The combined 65+ age categories are expected to make up 70% of total population growth, showing an aging population. By contrast, the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age groups are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Forest Lake - Ellen Grove
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 185 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (22,478 at the 2021 Census → 24,093 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 (310011564). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.