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Gordonvale - Trinity has an estimated 11,791 residents, up from 9,838 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,953 people, or 19.9%. Growth has averaged 3.3% a year over five years, faster than 90% of areas nationally. 523 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 68.4% of that increase. Density is about 36 people per 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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Based on calculations by AreaSearch, the population of Gordonvale - Trinity is approximately 11,791 as of May 2026. This represents an increase of 1,953 residents (19.9%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 9,838 individuals. The shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 11,413 and 523 validated new addresses registered since the Census. This population size results in a density of 36 persons per square kilometer, which offers residents substantial personal space. The 19.9% expansion rate of Gordonvale - Trinity since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA3 area (6.9%) and the SA4 region, establishing it as a local growth frontrunner.
The expansion was largely propelled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 68.4% of total population increases recently, though natural increase and overseas migration 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 years after 2032 or areas missing this data, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 statistics are applied. Because these state-level projections lack age breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates growth weightings across age cohorts using the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 data. Future demographic forecasts suggest exceptional growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of non-metropolitan locations in Australia, with the region projected to add 7,476 residents by 2041 relative to the latest annual ERP figures, representing a 60.2% total increase over the 16 years.
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642 new dwellings have been approved in Gordonvale - Trinity over the past five years, an average of 128 a year. That places the area in the 93rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 11 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 93 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 174, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An average of approximately 128 new home approvals have been recorded annually in Gordonvale - Trinity, amounting to 642 residential properties over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26160 approvals have been registered. The ratio of population growth to new construction shows 2.6 people moving to the area per completed home over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), indicating strong demand that supports local property values. Newly constructed homes average $279,000 in value, which is below the average for the broader region and indicates more accessible price points for buyers.
Commercial approvals for this financial year stand at $17.8 million, indicating a moderate level of business development. Relative to the Rest of Qld, Gordonvale - Trinity shows 254.0% higher per capita construction activity, giving buyers more options even though development rates have slowed down lately. This volume of activity is well above the national average, showing strong developer interest in the region. Recent construction has consisted entirely of standalone houses, maintaining the low-density character of the area through a focus on detached homes that appeal to buyers looking for space. The ratio of roughly 120 people per approval characterizes Gordonvale - Trinity as a developing region. Looking forward, Gordonvale - Trinity is projected to add 7,098 residents by 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures. While building activity is keeping a reasonable pace with this forecasted expansion, buyers might experience more competition as the population grows.
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AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Gordonvale - Trinity, worth an estimated $2.26 billion. A further 90 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $14.2 billion. 22 are already under construction and 40 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and planning changes have a significant influence on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 131 projects that are expected to affect the local area. Principal developments include the Cairns Water Security Stage 1 Project, the Cairns South State Development Area, the Bruce Highway Cairns Southern Access Corridor Stage 3 - Edmonton to Gordonvale, and the Mount Peter Priority Development Area, with the key details of the most relevant projects listed below.
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Cairns Water Security Stage 1 Project
Cairns Water Security Stage 1 is a $472 million integrated drinking water supply project at Gordonvale. It includes a Mulgrave River intake, a new water treatment plant, 5 ML and 8 ML reservoirs, about 30 km of pipeline and Behana Creek intake flood protection works. John Holland is delivering the design and construction for Cairns Regional Council. Construction is well advanced, with more than 25 km of pipeline installed by early 2026, major intake, reservoir and treatment plant works underway, and major construction targeted for mid-2026 with commissioning to follow.
Mount Peter Priority Development Area
Declared in July 2025, the 2,650-hectare Mount Peter PDA is the primary long-term growth corridor for Cairns, designed to accommodate 18,500 homes and 42,500 residents by 2050. As of April 2026, Cairns Regional Council is actively seeking 450 million AUD through the Residential Activation Fund (RAF) to fast-track critical trunk infrastructure, including water mains, wastewater pump stations, and transport upgrades for Precinct 1. While the permanent Development Scheme is being finalized for late 2026, 'Precinct 1 - Residential North' is currently open for accelerated development applications to provide immediate housing relief.
Cairns South State Development Area
The Cairns South State Development Area (SDA) is a 1,159-hectare industrial zone across two non-contiguous areas declared in November 2018 and varied in February 2020. The northern precinct at Wrights Creek, east of the Bruce Highway between Edmonton and Gordonvale, is designated for industries requiring large land parcels, extended operating hours, and separation from sensitive uses, with strategic access to the North Coast Line and Bruce Highway supporting rail freight growth. The southern precinct adjoins the Mulgrave Mill in Gordonvale, supporting MSF Sugar's diversification plans including value-adding industries tied to sugar refining.Target sectors include advanced manufacturing, biofutures, defence-related industries, warehousing, and heavy civil engineering. The SDA will benefit from the Bruce Highway Southern Access Corridor Stage 3 Edmonton to Gordonvale upgrade, which will deliver a new grade-separated interchange improving SDA access.
Bruce Highway Cairns Southern Access Corridor Stage 3 - Edmonton to Gordonvale
The $535 million Bruce Highway Cairns Southern Access Corridor Stage 3 upgraded and duplicated 10.5km of the Bruce Highway between Edmonton and Gordonvale - the busiest two-lane section between Brisbane and Cairns. Delivered by the HSA Group joint venture (John Holland, Seymour Whyte and AECOM), works included new signalised intersections, bridges at Wrights Creek and Stoney Creek, the 141-metre Menmuny Overpass south of Maitland Road, 4.7km realignment of the Queensland Rail North Coast Line, replacement of 11km of cane rail, and a dedicated 10km off-road cycleway named in honour of local cyclist Luke Azzopardi.The project opened to motorists in August 2023 with minor works finalised in December 2023. Funded 80:20 by the Australian and Queensland governments, it supported an average of 460 direct jobs over its construction life and engaged more than 300 local suppliers.
Cairns South State Development Area
The Cairns South State Development Area (SDA) is a 1159-hectare strategic industrial and logistics hub established to drive economic diversification in Far North Queensland. Spanning two precincts at Wrights Creek and Gordonvale, it facilitates regionally significant projects including an intermodal transport terminal and rail-dependent industries. In 2025 and 2026, the SDA has become increasingly vital due to the declaration of the nearby Mount Peter Priority Development Area, which drives demand for local industrial services. MSF Sugar continues to progress diversification plans for the southern precinct, including a $150 million biorefinery and cogeneration facility.The Office of the Coordinator-General manages the streamlined development assessment process to attract large-scale advanced manufacturing and bio-industrial investors.
Parkside Estate
Parkside Estate is a boutique residential subdivision of 25 lots in the southern Cairns growth corridor at Edmonton. Lot sizes range from 622 to 923 square metres, catering to families seeking generous land in a quiet, community-focused setting. The estate is located within easy reach of MacKillop Catholic College, Sugarworld Shopping Centre, and the Bruce Highway, providing good access to Cairns CBD approximately 13 kilometres to the north. Developed by Parkside Group, a fourth-generation North Queensland family business with over 75 years of development experience.
Parkside Estate Edmonton
Parkside Estate is a boutique residential subdivision located within the established Sugarworld Estate precinct in Edmonton. The development provides 25 fully serviced lots ranging from 500sqm to 811sqm, designed to offer affordable home ownership opportunities. The estate is integrated with local tropical landscaping and is situated near essential amenities including schools, shopping centers, and leisure facilities.
Mount Peter Residential Estate
A masterplanned residential community in Cairns' southern corridor, offering affordable luxury house and land packages with scenic views of Walsh's Pyramid. The estate features modern four-bedroom homes, open-plan living, and high-quality finishes. Residents have access to a large central parkland containing a playground, fitness node, and basketball half-court. It is a signature development within the broader Mount Peter Priority Development Area, which is slated to deliver thousands of new homes to support the region's long-term growth.
5,898 residents of Gordonvale - Trinity are employed, from a labour force of 6,119. Unemployment sits at 3.6%, with participation at 67.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 10,320, about 88% 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 workforce in Gordonvale - Trinity is balanced between white and blue collar occupations, with a solid presence in essential services sectors and a low unemployment rate of 3.6%. As of March 2026, there are 5,898 working residents, and the unemployment rate sits 0.3% below the Regional Qld level of 3.9%. The participation rate is typical at 67.2%, compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a low 12.6% of the workforce worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
The area exhibits a high concentration of construction jobs, which sit at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, accommodation & food is under-represented, employing only 6.8% of the local workforce compared to 8.3% across Regional Qld. A comparison of the Census working population against resident workers suggests that local employment opportunities within the immediate area are limited. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics indicates that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the local labor force shrank by 2.0% and total employment fell by 3.4%, leading to a 1.4 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Regional Qld saw employment grow by 0.1% and the labor force expand by 0.3%, with a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future demand in Gordonvale - Trinity. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates vary by industry. Applying these national trends to the local industry mix suggests Gordonvale - Trinity's employment could rise by 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, noting this is a basic weighted extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Gordonvale - Trinity is $1,790 a week (about $93,000 a year), with median personal income at $841 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,866 a year against an average of $65,017. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The latest postcode-level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year show that the median income for taxpayers in the Gordonvale - Trinity SA2 is $56,866, with an average of $65,017. These figures are below the national average and compare to a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593 in Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be roughly $63,326 for the median and $72,403 for the average as of March 2026. Based on the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in the area sit around the 54th percentile nationally.
Income distribution figures show the largest segment comprises 36.5% of residents (4,303 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, which aligns with regional trends where 31.7% fall into this bracket. Residents retain 86.0% of their income for non-housing costs, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 4th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Gordonvale - Trinity had 3,290 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 2% apartments. 48% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $330 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,625 a month. Rent absorbs 18.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The dwelling mix in Gordonvale - Trinity at the time of the last Census consisted of 96.3% separate houses and 3.7% alternative dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or other formats, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in the area were slightly lower than the Regional Qld average at 30.4%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (48.2%) or rented (21.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,625, which is lower than the Regional Qld average of $1,655. The median weekly rent was $330, compared to $345 in Regional Qld.
On a national level, housing costs in Gordonvale - Trinity are low, with mortgage payments well below the Australian average of $1,863 and rent significantly lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gordonvale - Trinity counted 3,290 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,943 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 20% 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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Family households make up the majority of homes at 77.6%, consisting of couples with children at 33.4%, couples without children at 30.1%, and single-parent households at 13.2%. The remaining 22.4% are non-family households, which consist of single-person households at 19.6% and group households at 2.7%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.5% of adults in Gordonvale - Trinity hold a university qualification, including 11.2% with a bachelor degree and 2.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 79% of areas nationally. A further 35.4% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,698 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 887 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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Educational attainment levels present challenges in the area, as university qualification rates stand at 15.5%, which is well below the national average of 30.4%. This highlights opportunities for targeted education programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 11.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational training and technical skills are common, with 46.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (35.4%). Enrolment rates are high, with 32.6% of the population participating in formal education.
This includes 12.8% of residents attending primary school, 10.9% in secondary education, and 3.0% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in Gordonvale - Trinity reaches 18 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 240 services a week. The typical home sits about 1,830 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.8 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 transport options include 18 active bus stops within Gordonvale - Trinity. These stops are served by 2 distinct routes that provide a total of 235 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transport is limited, with residents living an average of 1834 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the district, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 91%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average. A relatively low 12.6% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic conditions at the time.
The average service frequency is 33 runs per day across all routes, which translate to approximately 13 weekly runs for each individual stop.
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71.7% of residents in Gordonvale - Trinity report no long-term health condition. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.8 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 outcomes for residents in Gordonvale - Trinity are generally positive, with analysis of mortality rates and medical conditions showing results that align with national averages. The prevalence of common health conditions is standard across both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of the population with private health insurance is low at approximately 51% (about 6,036 people). The most prevalent medical conditions reported are asthma and mental health concerns, each affecting 7.2% of residents, while 71.7% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Health outcomes for the working-age population are typical. Residents aged 65 and over make up 15.0% of the population (1,763 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld proportion of 20.4%. Senior citizens in the area display strong health outcomes, ranking higher than the general population on a national scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Gordonvale - Trinity is largely Australian-born, at 87.0% of residents, with 7.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (27.6%) and English (26.5%). 6.3% 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 Gordonvale - Trinity is lower than average, with citizens making up 87.8% of the population, 87.0% of residents born in Australia, and 92.3% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 52.2% of the local population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is in the Other category, which accounts for 1.4% of residents compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are Australian (27.6%), English (26.5%), and Other (8.0%). There are notable differences in the representation of specific ethnic backgrounds, with Australian Aboriginal residents making up 6.3% of the population (compared to 3.9% regionally), Italian heritage at 5.4% (compared to 2.4%), and Maltese at 0.5% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gordonvale - Trinity is 38. 27.1% 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 Gordonvale - Trinity is 38 years, which is slightly lower than the Regional Qld average of 41 and identical to the national average of 38. The 0 - 4 age cohort is strongly represented at 6.8% compared to Regional Qld, while the 75 - 84 cohort is less common at 4.4%. Post-2021 Census figures show the 15 to 24 age bracket grew from 11.8% to 13.5% of the population, and the 0 to 4 group rose from 5.8% to 6.8%. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 15.7% to 13.4% and the 55 to 64 group fell from 12.8% to 11.4%.
Population projections for 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts, led by the 25 to 34 age bracket, which is expected to grow by 78% (1,244 people) to reach 2,849 from 1,604.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Gordonvale - Trinity
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 | Apr 2026 4 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 Apr 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 — 523 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,838 at the 2021 Census → 11,791 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 (306021148). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.