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Gin Gin has an estimated 5,865 residents, up from 5,402 at the 2021 Census — a change of 463 people, or 8.6%. Growth has averaged 1.8% a year over five years. 161 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 81.4% of that increase. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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 research from AreaSearch, the resident count in Gin Gin stands at approximately 5,865 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 463 people (8.6%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 5,402 people. Such movement is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 5,851 alongside 161 validated new addresses recorded following the Census date. With this population, the locality records a density of 2.5 persons per square kilometer, ensuring spacious living conditions. Outpacing the broader SA3 area (6.7%), Gin Gin's 8.6% post-2021 census surge highlights its position as a regional growth frontrunner.
The primary driver of this demographic expansion has been interstate migration, accounting for roughly 81.4% of total net gains over recent periods. AreaSearch incorporates SA2-level demographic projections published jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, utilizing 2022 as their starting baseline. Wherever these figures do not cover specific SA2 boundaries, or extend beyond post-2032, projections released in 2023 by the Queensland State Government using 2021 data are used instead. Because the state-produced forecasts omit age-group breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings derived from the Greater Capital Region projections (published by the ABS in 2023 based on 2022 data) across each demographic band. In light of these anticipated shifts, local population expansion is projected to track slightly below the national regional median, adding 331 persons by 2041 according to recent annual ERP data, which equates to an aggregate rise of 5.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
103 new dwellings have been approved in Gin Gin over the past five years, an average of 20 a year. That places the area in the 62nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 21 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Gin Gin have averaged roughly 20 dwellings annually, totaling 103 homes across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over these past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), approximately 4.7 people arrived in the locality per completed dwelling each year, demonstrating that construction is failing to keep pace with demand; this dynamic typically triggers heightened buyer competition and upward pricing pressure, even though average new build costs of $300,000 sit below the broader regional standard to provide relatively accessible entry points for buyers.
Additionally, commercial development approvals reached $1.9 million during this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential orientation of the area. On a per-capita basis, development activity in Gin Gin aligns closely with Rest of Qld, preserving a balance across the local property landscape in step with surrounding districts. Furthermore, all recent construction has been dedicated to detached houses, upholding the low-density profile of the community and appealing to buyers in search of open space. With roughly 293 people per approval, the local market exhibits clear characteristics of a transitioning area. Projections indicate that Gin Gin will add 317 residents leading up to 2041 (benchmarked against the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch). Under prevailing building patterns, forthcoming residential construction is well-positioned to satisfy incoming demand, establishing supportive purchasing conditions and potentially enabling population gains to outpace current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Gin Gin, worth an estimated $260 million. A further 58 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.7 billion. 26 are already under construction and 30 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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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Major infrastructure developments, planning frameworks, and capital works exert a profound influence on an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has pinpointed 7 key projects anticipated to affect the locality. Primary undertakings include the Bundaberg Solar Farm - GPG Australia, Mt Rawdon Pumped Hydro Project, Mt Perry Summit Walk, and Mount Perry Waste Facility Solar Upgrade Project, with key details on the most impactful works outlined below.
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Bundaberg Solar Farm
A 100 MWp solar photovoltaic farm located in the Bundaberg region of Queensland, approximately 360 kilometres north of Brisbane. The facility features around 162,513 solar modules installed across approximately 146 hectares and is expected to have a 25-year operational lifespan. The project will generate approximately 200 GWh of clean energy annually, enough to power around 36,000 homes and offset significant CO2 emissions each year. Construction commenced in Q3 2024 and is being delivered by Monford Group as EPC contractor, with commercial operation now expected in 2026.The project includes a Power Purchase Agreement with Telstra for 153 GWh per annum. GPG Australia is the Australian subsidiary of Naturgy Group, established in partnership with the Kuwait Investment Authority.
Bundaberg Solar Farm - GPG Australia
100MW solar photovoltaic project with over 168,000 solar modules generating approximately 200 GWh annually. Located on a 142-hectare site in Bullyard, the facility generates enough energy to power 36,000 homes while preventing 170,000 tons of CO2 emissions.
Mt Rawdon Pumped Hydro Project
The Mt Rawdon Pumped Hydro Project was proposed as a 2,000 MW / 20,000 MWh long-duration energy storage scheme by Evolution Mining, ICA Partners, and CleanCo Queensland to repurpose the exhausted open-cut Mt Rawdon gold pit. The scheme aimed to provide significant firming capacity to Queensland's renewable energy grid via upper and lower reservoir storage. Following strategic review and capital reassessment in mid-2026, the project was put on hold by the state government.
Duckpond Road Flood Upgrade
Road upgrade project to address flooding issues and prevent isolation of Moolboolaman community. Upgrading Duckpond Road crossing of Gin Gin Creek 3.5km north of Gin Gin-Mt Perry Road.
The Habitat Estate
The Habitat Estate is a completed boutique masterplanned residential estate in Branyan comprising approximately 62 house and land lots. The development includes completed community infrastructure such as a public playground, Branyan Early Learning Centre, full urban services including NBN, and established homes. The originally proposed neighbourhood shops and cafes have not been confirmed as delivered. The estate is now a fully established residential community with ongoing private home construction on remaining lots.
Vitwood Branyan Estate
A major masterplanned residential community proposed by Vitwood Pty Ltd, featuring approximately 785 dwellings across 69 hectares. The project is a key component of the Branyan Local Plan Area, which was formally integrated into the Bundaberg Regional Council Planning Scheme (Version 6.5) in April 2026. The development includes a proposed neighborhood supermarket, extensive open space networks, and specialized activity centers along Childers Road designed to manage urban expansion and improve housing choice in the growing Branyan-Kensington corridor.
Branyan Local Plan Area
An 820-hectare urban expansion precinct guided by the Bundaberg Regional Council Planning Scheme. The plan facilitates a long-term phased development strategy transitioning Emerging Community land into low and medium-density residential neighbourhoods supported by activity centres. Supported by state infrastructure activation funding, the framework unlocks critical wastewater network capacity to service thousands of future homes alongside local parks and environmental corridor protections.
The Ridge on Branyan
A premium riverside residential estate in Branyan offering elevated land opportunities with access to the Burnett River. Stages 1-9 are sold out with Stage 11 releasing soon. Block sizes range from 700-1300 sqm with full services including sewerage, town water, underground power, and NBN. Located close to Sugarland Shopping Centre, Branyan State School, a new childcare facility, CQU campus, new hospital site, and Bundaberg Airport.
2,443 residents of Gin Gin are employed, from a labour force of 2,596. Unemployment sits at 5.9%, with participation at 51.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,291, about 90% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The Gin Gin labour force exhibits an even distribution across white-collar and blue-collar occupations, featuring broad industry representation, an unemployment rate of 5.9%, and estimated job gains of 10.1% during the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,443, while the jobless rate stood 2.0% above the 3.9% figure recorded across Regional Qld, accompanied by a notably subdued participation rate (51.9% versus 64.2% in Regional Qld). Census figures showed that only 13.4% of workers conducted their duties from home, an outcome that warrants contextual evaluation alongside Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, alongside education & training. Strong industry concentration is evident in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where the local workforce share reaches 5.4 times the regional proportion. In contrast, health care & social assistance represents 12.4% of local employment, falling short of the 16.1% regional benchmark. Comparing the count of locally based jobs from the Census against the resident worker population suggests that job opportunities situated within the immediate locality remain relatively restricted. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that employment rose by 10.1% during the 12 months to March 2026, whereas the labour force expanded by 5.5%, leading to a decrease in unemployment of 3.9 percentage points. In comparison, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% rise in employment, a 0.3% increase in the labour force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia provides national employment forecasts from Mar-26 that may help understand future demand in Gin Gin. These forecasts span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid with local employment data to estimate growth trends. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry projections are applied to Gin Gin's employment structure, local employment is estimated to rise by 5.1% over five years and 11.6% over ten years, noting that this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Gin Gin is $954 a week (about $50,000 a year), with median personal income at $467 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $34,797 a year against an average of $45,268. 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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According to financial year 2023 ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch, taxpayers in the Gin Gin SA2 record a median income of $34,797 and an average income of $45,268. These earnings trail broader national benchmarks and contrast with Regional Qld, where the median reaches $53,146 and the average is $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $38,750 (median) and $50,410 (average) as of March 2026. Across family, household, and individual brackets, Census records position Gin Gin between the 2nd and 2nd percentiles across Australia.
The earnings distribution shows that 31.1% of community members (1,824 individuals) sit within the $400 - 799 weekly range, whereas the broader region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort at 31.7%. Lower-earning homes are prevalent, with 41.6% generating under $800 weekly, highlighting financial pressures. Even though accommodation costs take a manageable share with 88.1% of income retained, overall disposable earnings sit at the 5th percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Gin Gin had 2,085 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 52% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,000 a month. Rent absorbs 26.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.2%. 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 most recent Census, housing types across Gin Gin were split between 96.1% separate houses and 3.9% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and other dwelling forms), contrasting with the 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings registered in Regional Qld. Outright home ownership in Gin Gin proved significantly higher than the regional benchmark, reaching 51.9%, while remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (31.9%) or occupied by tenants (16.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,000 sat substantially below the Regional Qld figure of $1,655, while weekly median rent reached $250 against $345 regionally.
Relative to Australia-wide benchmarks, local mortgage commitments are markedly lower than the national figure of $1,863, and weekly rents remain well under the Australian median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gin Gin counted 2,085 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,264 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 88% of areas nationally, against 36% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local household structure is primarily composed of families at 67.3%, comprising couples without children (35.9%), couples with children (19.7%), and single parent families (10.7%). Non-family living arrangements account for the other 32.7%, consisting of single-person households at 27.8% and group households at 5.0%. With an average of 2.3 people per dwelling, Gin Gin's median household size is slightly lower than the Regional Qld standard of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
9.3% of adults in Gin Gin hold a university qualification, including 7.3% with a bachelor degree and 1.0% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 93% of areas nationally. A further 34.1% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 781 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 945 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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Tertiary educational attainment in the district remains subdued, with university completion rates (9.3%) trailing well behind the 30.4% recorded across Australia as a whole. This disparity highlights a significant gap while presenting opportunities for targeted learning programs. Bachelor qualifications account for the largest share at 7.3%, followed by postgraduate credentials (1.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.0%). Meanwhile, vocational and technical training is strongly represented, with 42.9% of community members aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.8%) alongside certificates (34.1%). Enrolment levels in education are substantial, with 26.8% of the local population actively participating in formal study.
This cohort includes 10.4% attending secondary schooling, 9.6% engaged in primary education, and 2.5% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Gin Gin means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
55.7% of residents in Gin Gin report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 91% of areas nationally. 11.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.6 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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Analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates by AreaSearch points to notable health burdens throughout Gin Gin, with various medical conditions substantially affecting younger as well as older demographics. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is exceptionally constrained, held by roughly 46% of the population (~2,721 people). This proportion falls below the 52.5% recorded in Regional Qld and the national benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health challenges represent the most widespread medical conditions locally, diagnosed in 14.1 and 9.7% of residents, respectively, whereas 55.7% reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Chronic ailments present significant hurdles for working-age community members. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 29.2% of the population (1,715 people), exceeding the 20.3% share observed across Regional Qld. Health indicators for the senior demographic reflect considerable challenges, resulting in national vulnerability rankings that sit even higher than those of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Gin Gin is largely Australian-born, at 85.4% of residents, with 3.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.7%) and Australian (30.6%). 3.1% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Gin Gin demonstrates relatively limited cultural diversity, with Australian citizens making up 85.7% of residents, 85.4% born in Australia, and 96.1% using exclusively English at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 54.1% of community members compared with 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental ancestry backgrounds, the three most common heritages reported in Gin Gin are English (32.7%), Australian (30.6%), and Irish (7.6%). Clear differences emerge among other ancestral backgrounds as well, with German ancestry notably higher at 7.0% (compared to 4.7% across the region), Hungarian representing 0.5% (against 0.2%), and Australian Aboriginal heritage comprising 3.1% (compared with 3.9% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gin Gin is 52, older than 94% of areas nationally. 16.3% 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 profile of Gin Gin tilts notably older than surrounding areas. As at August 2026, seniors and retirees aged 65+ make up 29.2% of the local population, compared to 20.4% throughout Regional Qld, while young to middle-aged adults aged 25 - 44 represent 16.5% versus a regional benchmark of 25.5%. The estimated median age sits at 52 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census level and standing 11 years above the Regional Qld median of 41 from that Census, where the Australian median stood at 38. Following the Census, middle-aged residents and early retirees aged 45 - 64 declined from 33.2% to an estimated 30.7%.
Looking ahead to 2041, the retiree and senior cohort is forecast to experience the largest numerical increase, rising by 310 residents (18%) to 2,026. Conversely, populations of children, young adults, and middle-aged to young retiree brackets are projected to shrink over the same timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Gin Gin
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 161 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,402 at the 2021 Census → 5,865 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 (319021504). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.