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Gladstone has an estimated 6,839 residents, up from 6,174 at the 2021 Census — a change of 665 people, or 10.8%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 61.4% of that increase. That puts 669 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 Gladstone stands at approximately 6,839 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 665 individuals (10.8%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 6,174 people. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 6,839 alongside 26 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 668 persons per square kilometer, which offers ample space per inhabitant and opportunities for future expansion. With a 10.8% increase since the 2021 census, Gladstone outpaced the SA4 region (7.4%) and the SA3 area, positioning it as a local growth frontrunner.
The expansion of the local population was mostly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 61.4% of total population increases recently, though other contributors such as interstate migration and natural growth also made positive contributions. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 area. For SA2 areas lacking this data, and for any years after 2032, Queensland State Government SA2 projections from 2023 (utilizing 2021 data) are adopted. Because these state-level projections omit age group breakdowns, AreaSearch scales cohort growth proportionally using the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (built on 2022 data). Demographic trends suggest Gladstone will experience population expansion exceeding the median for non-metropolitan Australia, with the local population projected to rise by 897 individuals by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP statistics, indicating a 13.1% overall expansion over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
25 new dwellings have been approved in Gladstone over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 0.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 2, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Gladstone averages approximately 5 dwelling approvals annually, with a total of 25 residential approvals recorded over the last 5 financial years. In FY-26, 2 approvals have been registered so far. With an average of 22.7 people relocating to the district for every new home built over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, construction is failing to keep pace with demand, which typically intensifies buyer rivalry and puts upward pressure on prices, while newly built properties average a value of $372,000. Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $16.2 million this financial year, reflecting ongoing commercial investment.
Relative to the Rest of Qld, Gladstone exhibits minimal development activity, running 76.0% below the regional average per capita. Although construction activity has risen recently, this restricted supply generally bolsters demand and supports valuations for established residences. The level of building is also below the national average, indicating a mature locality and potential planning constraints. New construction is split between 40.0% detached houses and 60.0% medium and high-density homes. This orientation toward denser housing formats yields more budget-friendly options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a clear shift from the current housing stock, which consists of 58.0% houses, indicating reduced availability of vacant land and adapting to shifting lifestyle choices and affordability constraints. The ratio of 3582 residents for every single dwelling approval underscores the quiet and low-key nature of local development. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projections, Gladstone is expected to add 897 residents by 2041. If building rates do not accelerate, residential supply is likely to fall short of population growth, which will probably drive up buyer competition and support price gains.
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 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Gladstone, worth an estimated $6.94 billion. A further 40 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $54.1 billion. 14 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, residential development 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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Changes in local infrastructure, major developments, and planning guidelines represent some of the most significant influences on local performance. AreaSearch has identified 11 projects that are anticipated to affect the locality. Key initiatives include the Hughes Road Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), the Port of Gladstone Gatcombe and Golding Cutting Channel Duplication Project, the Gladstone Project, and the Toowoomba to Gladstone Inland Rail Extension, with details provided below on the most relevant schemes.
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Hughes Road Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
A proposed 200MW/800MWh lithium-ion battery energy storage system designed to enhance grid stability and support renewable energy integration. The project is located near the existing Wurdong Substation. Construction is anticipated to commence in early 2028, with operations expected to commence in 2029.
Port of Gladstone Gatcombe and Golding Cutting Channel Duplication Project
The Port of Gladstone Gatcombe and Golding Cutting Channel Duplication Project (GGCCDP) involves duplicating the existing Gatcombe and Golding Cutting channels in the outer harbour by deepening and widening them to 16.1 metres depth and 200 metres width over approximately 15 kilometres, enabling safe two-way passage for larger vessels under all weather and tidal conditions. The project includes dredging approximately 12.85 million cubic metres of seabed material, constructing reclamation bund walls for long-term dredged material placement, and relocating navigational aids.EIS approvals were granted by Queensland and Australian Governments in 2020, with final project plans approved in 2025. The first construction stage - the Northern Land Expansion Project bund wall at Fisherman's Landing - commenced in August 2025. Channel dredging works will proceed progressively based on industry demand.
Gladstone Project
Powerlink Queensland's Gladstone Project is a critical multi-stage transmission network reinforcement program to ensure electricity reliability and security as the Gladstone Power Station prepares for anticipated closure. The project supports industrial decarbonisation and the integration of renewables in the Central Queensland area. Stage 1 involves the Calvale to Calliope River 275kV transmission line and substation expansions. Stage 2 includes the Bouldercombe to Larcom Creek line and the proposed new Gladstone West Substation. The Final Assessment Report was submitted in June 2025, with Stage 1 main construction works expected to commence in mid-2026 pending formal approvals.
Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal (WICET)
Privately funded coal export terminal at Golding Point within the Port of Gladstone. Stage 1 delivers 27 Mtpa capacity via rail receival, a 5.6 km covered overland conveyor to stockyards, and an offshore wharf ~2 km from shore with a single berth and shiploader. Terminal aligns with Queensland Ports Strategy and can expand on the existing site when demand supports it. Owned by Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal Pty Ltd (industry consortium).
Clinton Vessel Interaction Project
The Clinton Vessel Interaction Project widened the Clinton Channel by about 100m to reduce vessel interaction risks such as mooring breaks or collisions, involving the dredging of approximately 800,000m3 of material to enhance safe navigation for outbound vessels in the Port of Gladstone.
West Gladstone Social Homes
Construction of 13 new social homes in West Gladstone designed for single people, couples, young people, people with disability, and seniors. Six homes are being built to Platinum and Gold level accessibility standards as per Social Housing Design Guidelines. The development replaces two older social homes, maximizing land use to deliver more homes for people in need. Part of the Queensland Government's Homes for Queenslanders plan to deliver one million more homes, including 53,500 social homes.
Brookview Estate
Brookview Estate is a resort style master planned residential community in Glen Eden, Gladstone. Originally developed by Latitude Development Group as a gated community title estate, the project was planned for around 250 freehold home sites with staged land releases around a private residents club featuring pools, gym, function room, barbecue areas, playgrounds, landscaped parklands, walkways and cycleways. The original developer entered external administration and the balance of the estate land and recreation centre were sold to new owners from 2017 onward, but the subdivision, roads and lifestyle facilities are now in place and the area has matured into an established suburban neighbourhood with most lots built out and only infill housing occurring on remaining vacant sites.
Harvey Road Sports and Events Precinct
Comprehensive redevelopment of Harvey Road sports facilities, including Marley Brown Oval. The precinct will feature six full-size rectangular fields, a premier 2,000-seat grandstand, and capacity for up to 10,000 spectators with TV broadcasting capabilities. It will support grassroots local and regional sports participation, while attracting major state and national events such as NRL games to the Gladstone Region.
3,259 residents of Gladstone are employed, from a labour force of 3,591. Unemployment sits at 9.2%, with participation at 63.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,043, about 132% 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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Gladstone possesses a skilled labour force featuring solid representation in the manufacturing and industrial fields, with an unemployment rate of 9.2% and a 1.0% annual rise in estimated employment. As of March 2026, 3,259 locals are employed, while the unemployment rate is 5.3% higher than the Regional Qld average of 3.9%, highlighting potential for improvement, and the participation rate aligns closely with the 64.3% recorded across Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a minimal 4.6% of workers worked from home, though this may have been influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary sectors employing local residents are manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and accommodation & food.
The manufacturing sector shows a strong concentration locally, employing workers at 2.1 times the regional rate. Conversely, health care & social assistance has a smaller footprint, accounting for 11.6% of local jobs compared to 16.1% across the region. With a ratio of 1.2 jobs for every resident at the time of the Census, the area operates as an employment center, drawing in workers from surrounding districts and hosting more positions than residents. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the latest 12-month window experienced a 1.0% rise in employment alongside a 5.0% contraction in the labour force, resulting in a drop of 5.3 percentage points in the unemployment rate. This stands in contrast to Regional Qld, where employment grew by 0.1%, the workforce expanded by 0.3%, and unemployment ticked up by 0.1 percentage points. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends in Gladstone. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Projecting these industry trends onto the Gladstone workforce suggests local employment would rise by 5.6% over five years and 12.2% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection for illustration that does not account for specific local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Gladstone is $1,222 a week (about $64,000 a year), with median personal income at $688 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,133 a year against an average of $67,049. 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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Taxpayer income levels in the Gladstone SA2 align closely with national averages according to the 2023 financial year ATO data compiled by AreaSearch. The median taxpayer income is $54,133 and the average income is $67,049, compared to Regional Qld figures of $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $60,283 for the median and $74,666 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in Gladstone fall between the 14th and 25th percentiles on a national scale.
Regarding income distribution, the largest cohort comprises 26.0% of residents (1,778 people) earning within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which mirrors the wider region where 31.7% are in this bracket. Housing costs present a major challenge, leaving residents with only 83.6% of their income, which ranks in the 15th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Gladstone had 2,653 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 58% detached houses and 25% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 55% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $230 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,394 a month. Rent absorbs 18.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, the housing mix in Gladstone consisted of 58.0% houses and 42.1% alternative dwellings such as townhouses, apartments, and other formats, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in Gladstone trailed the wider region at 22.0%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (23.0%) or rented (55.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment in Gladstone was $1,394, which is notably lower than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent stood at $230 compared to the regional figure of $345.
On a national level, Gladstone's mortgage costs are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also significantly below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gladstone counted 2,653 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,939 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 91% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 43% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 52.8% of all households, consisting of 18.2% couples with children, 21.0% couples without children, and 12.1% one-parent families. The remaining 47.2% are non-family households, which include lone person households at 42.7% and group households at 4.7%. The median household size of 2.0 individuals is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.4% of adults in Gladstone hold a university qualification, including 13.5% with a bachelor degree and 3.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 34.0% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,329 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 971 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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The locality faces hurdles in higher education, with university graduation rates (18.4%) sitting well below the national average of 30.4%. This situation presents a clear opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 13.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational and technical training is prominent, with 41.4% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these areas, including advanced diplomas (7.4%) and certificates (34.0%). Enrolment in education is remarkably strong, with 28.2% of the population participating in formal study. This cohort is made up of 10.0% in primary schooling, 8.8% in secondary education, and 3.2% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Gladstone reaches 30 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 110 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.0 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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An evaluation of public transport options reveals 30 active transit stops in Gladstone, which are served by buses. These stops accommodate 3 separate routes that provide a total of 105 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is classified as good, with residents living an average of 246 meters from their nearest stop. Because Gladstone is mainly residential, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 87%, while 6% of residents walk to work. Dwelling vehicle ownership averages 1.0, which is below the regional norm.
A relatively low proportion of residents (4.6%) worked from home, based on 2021 Census data collected during potential pandemic conditions. Transit service frequency averages 15 daily trips across all routes, which translates to roughly 3 weekly passenger trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.1% of residents in Gladstone report no long-term health condition. 7.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of long-term illnesses, Gladstone experiences notable health difficulties, with common ailments present in both younger and older generations. The rate of private health insurance coverage lags slightly behind the typical SA2 average, sitting at approximately 52% of the population, which represents about 3,563 people. The most prevalent health issues recorded in the locality were mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 11.3 and 8.7% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 64.1% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
The working-age cohort experiences significant health pressures with high rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older represent 15.6% of the local population (1,067 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld figure of 20.4%, with national rankings in health challenges for this group tracking even higher than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Gladstone is largely Australian-born, at 80.7% of residents, with 10.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.7%) and Australian (26.9%). 5.1% 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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Cultural diversity in Gladstone is comparable to the regional average, with citizens making up 81.6% of the population, 80.7% born in Australia, and 89.5% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 46.2% of residents. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Hinduism, which is practiced by 1.7% of the population compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld. English ancestry is the most common at 29.7%, followed by Australian at 26.9% and Irish at 7.3%. There are also clear differences in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds: Filipino residents make up 2.9% of Gladstone (compared to 0.9% regionally), Australian Aboriginal people account for 5.1% (compared to 3.9%), and Maori residents constitute 0.9% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gladstone is 39. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 27.2% 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 Gladstone is 39 years, which is slightly younger than the Regional Qld average of 41 years but very close to the Australian median of 38 years. The local age distribution shows a high proportion of 25 - 34 year-olds (15.4%), while the 75 - 84 age bracket is relatively small (5.1%) compared to Regional Qld. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 13.5% to 15.4% of the population, whereas the 45 to 54 cohort has shrunk from 14.8% to 12.8%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic forecasts indicate notable changes in the age profile of Gladstone, with the 25 to 34 age group projected to grow by 316 people (30%) from 1,051 to 1,368, while the 15 to 24 cohort is expected to shrink by 56 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Gladstone
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 5 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 May 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 — 26 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,174 at the 2021 Census → 6,839 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 (308051534). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.