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Freshwater - Stratford has an estimated 3,858 residents, up from 3,742 at the 2021 Census — a change of 116 people, or 3.1%. That puts 255 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 Freshwater - Stratford stands at approximately 3,858 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 116 people (3.1%) from the 3,742 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 3,856 alongside 30 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Based on these figures, the population density is 255 persons per square kilometer, which indicates a low-density environment with substantial open space and capacity for potential expansion. Recent population growth in the area has been driven majorly by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 75.7% of the total population increase.
AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, using 2022 as the baseline year. For 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. Because the Queensland state projections do not include age cohort breakdowns, AreaSearch distributes age-specific growth by applying weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 data) to each age bracket. Looking forward, the population is projected to expand at a rate slightly below the national median for regional areas, with the latest annual ERP figures suggesting an increase of 159 individuals by 2041, representing a total rise of 4.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
36 new dwellings have been approved in Freshwater - Stratford over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 18, running ahead of 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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Freshwater - Stratford averages approximately 7 residential building approvals annually, with 36 dwellings approved across the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 17 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. Over the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, the area added an average of 2.1 new residents for each completed dwelling, indicating steady demand that helps sustain local property values. The average construction value for new dwellings is $324,000, aligning with broader regional averages. Additionally, the residential character of the neighborhood is highlighted by the registration of $1.1 million in commercial building approvals during the current financial year.
Development activity in Freshwater - Stratford is quiet, running 73.0% below the regional average per capita for the Rest of Qld. This restrained addition of new housing stock generally helps support demand and property values for existing homes. Local construction activity is also below the national average, pointing to the established nature of the suburb and suggesting possible planning constraints. Of the new residential construction, 83.0% consists of detached houses and 17.0% is comprised of attached dwellings, preserving the historical low-density landscape and catering to families looking for larger properties. Developers are currently building a higher proportion of detached homes than the historical distribution suggests (which was 67.0% at the Census), highlighting a sustained preference for standalone houses despite broader trends toward densification. The quiet, low-scale nature of local construction is further illustrated by a ratio of 918 people in the area for every single residential approval. Based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, population projections indicate Freshwater - Stratford will add 157 residents by 2041. Given current building trends, the incoming supply of housing is expected to comfortably accommodate this growth, creating a favorable market for purchasers and potentially supporting growth rates that outpace current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Freshwater - Stratford, worth an estimated $55 million. A further 100 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.5 billion. 22 are already under construction and 43 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and development strategies are key drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has identified 16 key projects expected to influence the local area. Notable initiatives include the Kanimbla Heights Estate, the Cairns Chinese Culture and Heritage Centre, the Cairns Airport International Terminal Upgrade, and the Whitfield State School Performing Arts Centre, with details on the most significant projects listed below.
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Kanimbla Heights Estate
Kanimbla Heights Estate is a long-running masterplanned hillside residential subdivision in Kanimbla, Cairns. The estate began as a masterplan in 2001 and has been delivered in multiple stages, with engineering records identifying Stage 24 as under construction and marketing continuing for elevated premium land releases. The project provides serviced residential lots on steep terrain near the Macalister Range, with engineered drainage, slope and road works designed for high rainfall conditions and views toward Cairns, Trinity Inlet and surrounding hills.Recent public development data also records a pending 2026 minor change application for a 14-lot reconfiguration with access, easements and road works in Kanimbla.
Currunda Creek Trades and Services Precinct
Approved trades and services precinct on the eastern portion of a 36.46 hectare site adjacent to the Boral Quarry. The development includes subdivision into four development lots plus drainage and road reserves for low impact industry, transport depot, self storage, warehouse, outdoor sales and bulk landscape supplies. The western precinct and Currunda Creek corridor are to be retained and rehabilitated, with the project expected to support more than 120 ongoing jobs.
Cairns Airport International Terminal Upgrade
A $55 million transformation of Cairns Airport's international terminal (T1), the first major upgrade of the building since it opened in 1990. The project delivered two new baggage belts, an overhauled check-in and arrivals area, a refurbished departures lounge, remodelled bathrooms, four glass airbridges with mountain views, expanded SmartGate processing, and new flooring, escalators and elevators. The terminal design reflects Tropical North Queenslands landscapes and Traditional Custodian culture, including a large suspended canoe artwork by Torres Strait Island artist Toby Cedar.Construction started in April 2023 and finished at the end of 2025, with new retail and dining offerings to follow.
Cairns Ring Road
The Cairns Ring Road project will extend the Bruce Highway to connect Cairns CBD with Smithfield, creating a ring road. Initial upgrades focus on the Captain Cook Highway. Planning for the entire route is ongoing.
Bel Plas Estate
A new residential land development in Redlynch offering 60 lots with house and land packages, nestled among the mountains with pristine views and tranquility. The estate features a peaceful mountain setting with convenient access to local shopping centers, medical facilities, and schools within minutes.
Larsen Place Estate
Final stage residential land estate in central Redlynch Valley offering the last available blocks starting from 550m2. Conveniently located within walking distance to Redlynch Shopping Centre, medical facilities and schools, with easy access to Cairns CBD and airport within 15 minutes drive.
Brinsmead Road Service Centre Overhaul
The project involves the relocation of the existing service station, decommissioning the current Mobil station, construction of four new low-profile buildings for various uses including Food and Drink Outlet, Health Care Services, Indoor Sport and Recreation, Shopping Centre, Service Industry, Office, and Veterinary Services, along with reconfiguring the lot into two lots and creating an access easement. It includes improved road access, safety features, parking, and landscaping while preserving environmental values.
Cairns Chinese Culture and Heritage Centre
Queensland's first purpose-built Chinese Culture and Heritage Centre, located in the cultural precinct of Edge Hill opposite the Centenary Lakes Chinese Friendship Gardens. The $4 million project is jointly funded by the Crisafulli Queensland Government ($2.7 million) and CADCAI. Designed by local firm TPG Architects and constructed by local builder MyBuildGroup, the centre will house the nationally significant Lit Sung Goong Temple artefacts collection of over 240 objects, alongside climate-controlled exhibition spaces, a community performing arts hub, and research and education facilities.A groundbreaking ceremony was held in February 2026, with construction expected to complete in late 2026 and the grand opening scheduled for Chinese New Year 2027.
2,313 residents of Freshwater - Stratford are employed, from a labour force of 2,362. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 73.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,361, about 113% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 in Freshwater - Stratford is highly educated, featuring a strong representation of employees in essential services and a low unemployment rate of 2.1%. There were 2,313 employed residents as of March 2026, with the local unemployment rate sitting 1.8% below the 3.9% recorded in Regional Qld. Workforce participation is also high, reaching 73.8% compared to the 64.3% average for Regional Qld. According to Census records, a moderate 19.6% of employed residents worked from home, though these figures may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.
The area displays a strong specialization in health care & social assistance, with its share of employment reaching 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is less common, employing only 1.2% of the Freshwater - Stratford workforce compared to 4.5% across Regional Qld. A ratio of 0.9 workers per resident at the time of the Census points to a strong base of local employment opportunities. AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS data shows that for the year ending March 2026, the local labor force contracted by 2.1% and total employment fell by 2.7%, resulting in a 0.7 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% increase in employment, a 0.3% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. Long-term employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, help illustrate potential future job demand in Freshwater - Stratford. These five and ten-year national projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, rates of growth vary considerably by sector. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the employment profile of Freshwater - Stratford suggests local employment could grow by 7.2% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for comparison that does not incorporate local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Freshwater - Stratford is $1,841 a week (about $96,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,026 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,714 a year against an average of $82,917. 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 data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year indicates that incomes in the Freshwater - Stratford SA2 are among the highest nationwide, recording a median income of $66,714 and an average income of $82,917. In comparison, Regional Qld registered a median income of $53,146 and an average of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates as of March 2026 are approximately $74,293 for the median and $92,336 for the average. Census records show individual weekly earnings are positioned at the 81st percentile nationally ($1,026 weekly), whereas household incomes are lower at the 55th percentile.
The data indicates that 35.1% of the population (1,354 people) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is similar to the broader metropolitan area where 31.7% fall into this bracket. Discretionary income remaining after housing costs stands at 86.2%, and the area ranks in the 7th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Freshwater - Stratford had 1,483 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 67% detached houses and 23% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,647 a month. Rent absorbs 19.0% 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.
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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in Freshwater - Stratford consisted of 66.6% detached houses and 33.3% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative options), compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in Freshwater - Stratford were slightly lower than the Regional Qld average, sitting at 31.1%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (40.6%) or renting (28.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $1,647, which is slightly below the Regional Qld average of $1,655.
The median weekly rent was recorded at $350, compared to $345 in Regional Qld. On a national scale, mortgage repayments in Freshwater - Stratford are notably below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Freshwater - Stratford counted 1,483 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households in the area at 67.2%, which is composed of 26.8% couples with children, 26.2% couples without children, and 13.4% single-parent households. The remaining 32.8% consists of non-family households, with single-person households representing 28.7% and group households making up 4.2%. The median household size is 2.4 residents, which is slightly smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
36.7% of adults in Freshwater - Stratford hold a university qualification, including 23.5% with a bachelor degree and 8.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 81% of areas nationally. A further 24.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 622 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,060 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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Freshwater - Stratford displays high levels of educational attainment, with 36.7% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university qualification, compared to 20.6% in the Rest of Qld and 21.1% across the SA4 region. This strong educational profile positions the community well for professional and knowledge-based employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 23.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.6% and graduate diplomas at 4.6%. Technical and vocational qualifications are also widely held, with 36.8% of residents aged 15 and over possessing vocational certificates, including advanced diplomas at 12.4% and certificates at 24.4%.
Participation in education is high throughout the community, with 30.3% of residents currently undertaking formal study. This student population includes 10.4% in secondary schools, 10.1% in primary schools, and 4.4% enrolled in tertiary education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Freshwater - Stratford reaches 25 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 630 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of the local public transport network shows 25 active bus stops operating within Freshwater - Stratford. These stops are connected by 7 distinct routes, which accommodate 631 weekly passenger trips. Transport links are good, with residents living an average of 222 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and the majority of working residents commute out of the area. Private vehicles remain the primary mode of travel, used by 90% of commuters, while 3% travel by bicycle. Dwellings average 1.4 motor vehicles. In addition, 19.6% of residents worked from home at the time of the 2021 Census, which may reflect conditions during the pandemic.
Bus routes run at an average frequency of 90 daily trips across the network, which translates to approximately 25 weekly passenger services at each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.1% of residents in Freshwater - Stratford report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 81% of areas nationally. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators show very positive outcomes across Freshwater - Stratford, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of local mortality rates and chronic illness levels. There is a low occurrence of common health issues across all age brackets. Additionally, private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 61% of the population (2,345 people) holding private cover. This is higher than the Regional Qld average of 52.5% and the national benchmark of 55.7%. The most frequently reported medical conditions among local residents are mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 7.4% and 6.4% of the population, respectively.
Meanwhile, 75.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. The working-age cohort exhibits strong health profiles with a low incidence of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 16.4% of the population (631 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld average of 20.4%. Health outcomes among older residents are strong, with national rankings for this cohort exceeding those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Freshwater - Stratford is largely Australian-born, at 79.7% of residents, with 8.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.2%) and Australian (22.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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In terms of cultural diversity, Freshwater - Stratford is similar to the broader region, with 79.7% of residents born in Australia, 89.2% holding citizenship, and 91.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 42.3% of the local population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation relative to the wider region is Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population, matching the 0.1% recorded across Regional Qld. English ancestry is the most common among local residents, representing 29.2% of the population, followed by Australian ancestry at 22.7% and Irish ancestry at 10.4%.
There are also variations in other backgrounds: Scottish ancestry is represented at 9.3% in Freshwater - Stratford (compared to 7.8% regionally), German at 4.8% (compared to 4.7%), and Dutch at 1.6% (compared to 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Freshwater - Stratford is 41. 23.8% 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 in Freshwater - Stratford is 41 years, matching the Regional Qld average of 41 and sitting higher than the national median of 38 years. Compared to Regional Qld, the local area has a higher proportion of residents in the 45 - 54 age bracket (14.8%) but a smaller share of people aged 75 - 84 (5.4%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has expanded from 10.8% to 12.3% of the population, and the 75 to 84 group has grown from 4.0% to 5.4%.
Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 14.4% to 12.1%, and the 45 to 54 group fell from 16.7% to 14.8%. Demographic projections for 2041 indicate changes in the age profile of Freshwater - Stratford. The 25 to 34 age bracket is projected to expand by 18% (80 people), growing from 446 to 527 individuals. On the other hand, the cohorts aged 5 to 14 and 55 to 64 are projected to experience declines in population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Freshwater - Stratford
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 30 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,742 at the 2021 Census → 3,858 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 (306011140). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.