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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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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 findings from AreaSearch, the resident count in Freshwater - Stratford stands at approximately 3,858 as of Aug 2026. This indicates an expansion of 116 people (3.1%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 3,742 people. This adjustment is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 3,856 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 30 validated new addresses added following the Census date. Such demographic numbers yield a settlement density of 255 persons per square kilometer, providing abundant space per person as well as capacity for incoming development.
Inflow from overseas migration served as the primary growth engine, accounting for roughly 75.7% of total net population additions across recent periods. For each SA2 area, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the base year. Where SA2 areas lack coverage from this series, as well as across horizons post-2032, Queensland State Government SA2 projections published in 2023 relying on 2021 benchmarks are implemented. Because these state forecasts omit specific age brackets, AreaSearch allocates proportional weighting benchmarks aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, drawing on 2022 benchmarks) across each demographic cohort. Projecting forward, demographic expansion is anticipated to mirror the lower quartile pace of non-metropolitan districts, with local numbers projected to add 146 persons to 2041 relative to latest annual ERP population figures, representing an overall increase of 3.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
44 new dwellings have been approved in Freshwater - Stratford over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 2.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. 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 across Freshwater - Stratford have tracked at approximately 8 per year, generating 44 homes over the preceding 5 financial years. A balanced ratio of 1.7 people arriving per year for each new dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26) helps preserve market stability, while new residential construction costs average $363,000—a level below regional benchmarks that indicates more attainable building opportunities for purchasers. Meanwhile, commercial construction approvals reached $1.1 million this financial year, pointing to a restrained pace of commercial building. Residential building volumes in Freshwater - Stratford remain notably subdued relative to Rest of Qld, trailing regional per-capita averages by 64.0%.
This limited supply pipeline generally underpins values and demand across established dwellings. Construction rates also sit below wider national levels, underscoring the mature profile of the locality and potential urban planning constraints. Current building permits are split between 56.0% detached houses and 44.0% attached dwellings, offering a broader assortment of medium-density formats that cater to different price tiers, from traditional stand-alone residences to more economical compact formats. The underlying ratio of 755 people per dwelling approval demonstrates a subdued, low-volume residential building setting. In terms of future demand, Freshwater - Stratford is projected to gain 144 residents to 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. With current building output, incoming housing completions appear well-placed to satisfy projected local demand, offering favorable market dynamics for purchasers and potentially accommodating residential expansion beyond baseline demographic expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Freshwater - Stratford
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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 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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Capital investments, major public projects, and regional planning measures play a critical role in shaping local performance. In total, AreaSearch has identified 16 projects likely to influence the district. Prominent developments include Kanimbla Heights Estate, Cairns Chinese Culture and Heritage Centre, Cairns Airport International Terminal Upgrade, and Whitfield State School Performing Arts Centre, with key details provided 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 74.0%. 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 qualified, with substantial participation across essential services and an exceptionally low unemployment rate of 2.1%. As of March 2026, 2,313 residents are employed, and local unemployment sits 1.8% below the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, while labor force participation reaches 74.0%, notably exceeding the 64.2% recorded for Regional Qld. Census records also indicate that 19.6% of workers carried out their duties from home, though broader Covid-19 restrictions should be noted when reviewing this metric. The top employment sectors for resident workers include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.
Health care & social assistance displays substantial concentration locally, with resident participation reaching 1.5 times the regional level. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for a smaller 1.2% share compared against the 4.5% regional standard. A Census-recorded ratio of 0.9 workers per resident demonstrates healthy local employment depth. An examination of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that over the 12-month period, the local labor pool contracted by 2.1% as total employment decreased by 2.7%, lifting the jobless rate by 0.7 percentage points. By comparison, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1%, the workforce expand by 0.3%, and unemployment edge upward by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from Mar-26 provide additional context on future labor demand relevant to Freshwater - Stratford. These five and ten-year national estimates have been applied against the local industry profile to gauge future workforce trajectories. While overall Australian employment is projected to climb by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, trajectories vary markedly by sector. Applying these sectoral trajectories to the existing Freshwater - Stratford workforce structure points to local employment increases of 7.2% across five years and 14.8% across ten years (this represents a direct proportional model for illustration and does not adjust for localized 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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ATO taxpayer records aggregated by AreaSearch at the postcode level for financial year 2023 show Freshwater - Stratford SA2 recording a median income of $66,714 alongside an average income of $82,917. These earnings rank among the top tiers nationwide, outpacing Regional Qld where median and average figures stand at $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index increases of 11.36% since financial year 2023, modeled earnings reach approximately $74,293 for median and $92,336 for average income as of March 2026. Census metrics place individual earnings at the 81st percentile across the country ($1,026 weekly), whereas household earnings sit at the 55th percentile.
Income distribution shows 35.1% of residents (1,354 people) situated within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, closely tracking the 31.7% share found regionally. Following housing costs, 86.2% of income is retained for discretionary living needs, placing the area 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 landscape across Freshwater - Stratford is divided into 66.6% houses and 33.3% other dwellings (encompassing semi-detached properties, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), differing from Regional Qld's breakdown of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 31.1%, trailing slightly behind the regional standard, while remaining households were either servicing a mortgage (40.6%) or renting (28.4%). Median monthly mortgage costs in the locality sat below Regional Qld at $1,647 compared to $1,655, while median weekly rent was recorded at $350 versus $345 regionally.
Compared against nationwide benchmarks, local monthly mortgage payments sit considerably beneath the Australian figure of $1,863, and weekly rents track below 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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Family units constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 67.2%, consisting of 26.8% couples with children, 26.2% couples without children, and 13.4% single parent families. Non-family residences comprise the remaining 32.8%, which includes lone person households at 28.7% and group households at 4.2%. The area's median household size is 2.4 people, slightly beneath the Regional Qld standard 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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Qualifications among Freshwater - Stratford residents outpace surrounding benchmarks by a wide margin, with 36.7% of persons aged 15+ having completed tertiary university education, well above the 20.6% in Rest of Qld and 21.1% across the wider SA4 region. This solid educational base equips the local community for specialized knowledge-sector positions. Bachelor degrees represent 23.5%, alongside postgraduate qualifications at 8.6% and graduate diplomas at 4.6%. Vocational education is likewise prominent, with 36.8% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising advanced diplomas at 12.4% and certificates at 24.4%. Community engagement in learning is pronounced, with 30.3% of the resident population actively participating in educational programs.
Among these, secondary schooling accounts for 10.4%, primary education comprises 10.1%, and tertiary courses engage 4.4%.
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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Public transit infrastructure within Freshwater - Stratford includes 25 active transport stops featuring bus operations. A network of 7 routes serves these facilities, delivering 631 weekly passenger trips in total. Accessibility is favorable, with local dwellings typically situated 222 meters from the nearest transit stop. Given its predominantly residential nature, outbound commuting is typical, with private motor vehicles representing the primary travel choice at 90%, alongside 3% of commuters utilizing bicycles. Household motor vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.4 per dwelling. Additionally, 19.6% of residents reported working from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Transit service frequency averages 90 trips per day across the collective route network, providing roughly 25 weekly trips for each individual stop.
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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 evaluated by AreaSearch indicate excellent well-being across Freshwater - Stratford, evidenced by mortality figures and low incidence rates of chronic ailments across age brackets, while private health insurance coverage is exceptionally broad, encompassing approximately 61% of residents (2,345 people). This exceeds the Regional Qld coverage rate of 52.5% as well as the nationwide rate of 55.7%. Mental health issues and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, reported by 7.4 and 6.4% of residents, respectively, whereas 75.1% reported having no long-term medical conditions, higher than the 67.6% seen across Regional Qld.
Working-age cohorts display strong vitality with low chronic disease presence. Residents aged 65 and over make up 16.4% of the population (631 people), below the 20.3% observed in Regional Qld. Senior health metrics are particularly strong, achieving national comparative ranks above those of the broader local community.
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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Cultural diversity measures in Freshwater - Stratford align closely with regional patterns, with 79.7% of the populace born in Australia, 89.2% holding citizenship, and 91.2% speaking English exclusively in domestic settings. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 42.3% of local residents. The most noticeable variation appears in Judaism, accounting for 0.1% of residents compared to 0.1% throughout Regional Qld. Evaluating parental country of birth, the three most prevalent ancestries across Freshwater - Stratford are English at 29.2%, Australian at 22.7%, and Irish at 10.4%. Specific demographic differences emerge among other background groups: Scottish ancestry stands at 9.3% in Freshwater - Stratford (compared to 7.8% regionally), German comprises 4.8% (versus 4.7%), and Dutch makes up 1.6% (versus 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Freshwater - Stratford is 41. 23.9% 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 age distribution in Freshwater - Stratford largely mirrors Regional Qld, with the largest variance between the four broad demographic groups reaching 4.3 percentage points. The estimated median age is 41, matching the figure from the 2021 Census as well as the Regional Qld median of 41 recorded during the same Census. Since the Census, the most evident change across the broad bands is among older age groups (65+), rising from 14.2% to an estimated 16.4% of the community. In contrast, the 5 to 14 group shifted from 14.4% to an estimated 11.9%, while the 15 to 24 cohort expanded from 10.8% to 12.9%, reflecting existing resident cohorts maturing without sufficient replacement from younger inbound households.
Heading toward 2041, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) are projected to account for the bulk of demographic increases, expanding by 139 residents (15%) to reach 1,089, while numbers of children and younger adults are projected to contract.
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 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 | Aug 2026 last 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 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 — 30 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 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 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 (306011140). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.