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Gulliver - Currajong - Vincent has an estimated 7,872 residents, up from 7,586 at the 2021 Census — a change of 286 people, or 3.8%. That puts 1,597 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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Based on AreaSearch assessments, the resident count in Gulliver - Currajong - Vincent stands at approximately 7,872 in May 2026. This represents an expansion of 286 individuals (3.8%) relative to the 7,586 citizens documented in the 2021 Census. This calculation is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 7,872 in June 2025 alongside 28 validated new addresses confirmed after the Census. This population level yields a density of 1,596 persons per square kilometer, a figure that exceeds the standard across analyzed national locations. The primary driver of local population growth was natural increase, which accounted for roughly 57.8% of the total demographic gains in recent times.
AreaSearch implements demographic projections for each SA2 region from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 territories lacking this coverage, and for any projections extending past 2032, figures from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 utilizing 2021 data are substituted. Since these Queensland state datasets omit age cohort divisions, AreaSearch distributes age group weightings based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections with a 2022 baseline for every age bracket. Looking at future demographic trends, projections using this approach point to a shrinking population, with the total residency anticipated to fall by 340 individuals by 2041. Conversely, expansion is projected in particular age brackets, led by the 25 to 34 group, which is set to rise by 179 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
72 new dwellings have been approved in Gulliver - Currajong - Vincent over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 7, 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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Annual residential approvals in Gulliver - Currajong - Vincent average roughly 14 homes, resulting in 72 residential consents over the past 5 financial years (FY-21 to FY-25) and 7 thus far in FY-26. With an average of 1.6 new occupants added per approved dwelling over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, demand and supply appear closely aligned, yielding balanced market dynamics, though this has risen to 10.4 people per home over the past 2 financial years, indicating growing demand and limited supply. The construction value of these projects averages $336,000, aligning with regional averages.
Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $5.4 million this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality. In comparison to the Rest of Qld, Gulliver - Currajong - Vincent displays a much lower level of construction activity (55.0% below the regional average per capita). This low volume of new completions generally supports values and demand for existing houses. Building activity is also below the national average, highlighting the mature state of the suburb and suggesting possible planning barriers. Recent approvals consist of 23.0% detached houses and 77.0% multi-unit dwellings. This orientation toward higher-density properties offers more affordable options and suits downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major shift from the current housing landscape (where 87.0% are houses), indicating a decline in buildable vacant land and showing a response to changing lifestyle choices and affordability pressures. The ratio of approximately 1966 individuals per approved dwelling points to the mature, built-out status of Gulliver - Currajong - Vincent. Given that demographic projections suggest the population will remain stable or shrink, Gulliver - Currajong - Vincent is expected to experience less pressure on housing demand, which should benefit prospective purchasers.
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AreaSearch tracks 50 current infrastructure and development projects close to Gulliver - Currajong - Vincent, worth an estimated $10.4 billion. 18 are already under construction and 10 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and town planning strategies can have a significant effect on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 9 projects that are expected to influence the locality. Important developments include Harris Crossing Estate, Sanctum Estate, Army Aviation Program of Works - RAAF Base Townsville, and Eden Park Estate, with the list below highlighting the most significant initiatives.
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Army Aviation Program of Works - RAAF Base Townsville
A AUD 700 million Defence infrastructure upgrade at RAAF Base Townsville and the Townsville Field Training Area to support the Australian Army AH-64E Apache fleet and expanded aviation operations. Works include new and refurbished aircraft hangars, command and working accommodation, training facilities, simulator facilities, maintenance and refuelling infrastructure, explosive ordnance areas, airfield upgrades and multi-storey car parking. The program supports relocation of 1st Aviation Regiment from Darwin and 16th Aviation Brigade Headquarters from Brisbane. Construction is underway, CPB Contractors is the managing contractor, and works are expected to be completed by 2028.
Mater Private Hospital Townsville Expansion & Relocation
A $40 million expansion of Mater Private Hospital Townsville consolidating all services onto the Pimlico campus. The project relocates maternity and renal services from the Hyde Park campus to two new purpose-built units at Pimlico. The renal unit (expanded from 8 to 12 dialysis chairs) opened November 2025, and Mater Mothers' Private Townsville (12 inpatient beds, 3 birthing suites, 6 special care nursery cots) is expected to open February 2026. The Emergency Department is also being expanded with four additional fast-track treatment bays.Maternity relocation is supported by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care under the Community Health and Hospitals Program.
Eden Park Estate
Premium acreage estate in Townsville's Northern Beaches offering large blocks ranging from 2000sqm to over 4000sqm. This master-planned park residential development provides a rural lifestyle combined with modern comfort, featuring town water and fully sewered lots.
Weststate Private Hospital
A $60 million short-stay private hospital development transforming the heritage-listed former Townsville West State School into specialist consulting suites, with a new five-storey purpose-built hospital next door. The project includes four operating theatres, one procedure room, a HDU/ICU, 19 day beds, 26 overnight rooms, consulting rooms, cafe and 24/7 kitchen. Official project sources indicate construction has commenced and Centuria schedules completion for 2026.
Queensland Rail Support Facilities, Bolam Street
Establishment of new rail support facilities adjacent to the rail corridor at 40 Bolam Street, Garbutt. Construction works include movement of trucks, project vehicles, and general construction noise.
Garbutt - Upper Ross Road (Riverway Drive) Stage 2 Duplication
Stage 2 upgrades a 3.1 km section of Riverway Drive in Kelso, Townsville, including widening a 1.6 km section between Allambie Lane and Hammond Way to four lanes, plus median treatments and right turn improvements on the remaining 1.5 km to Dunlop Street. The project also delivers new and upgraded signalised intersections at Rosewood/Buunong Avenue, Yut Fay Avenue and Ponti Road, along with active transport links and bus stop upgrades. Construction started on 30 September 2024 and is expected to finish by mid-2027, weather and construction conditions permitting.The project supports more than 140 local jobs and serves around 17,000 motorists daily, targeting safety, network reliability and congestion relief for the Upper Ross growth area.
Townsville University Hospital Expansion
A major staged expansion of Townsville University Hospital under the Queensland Government's Hospital Rescue Plan, delivering at least 165 new overnight beds, additional operating theatres, an expanded Emergency Department, and a rooftop integrated helipad. Stage 1A features a new two-storey building on the Eastern Campus and a North Block refurbishment, with Stage 1 fast-tracked for completion by 2028. Early works, including a multi-storey carpark delivered by Hutchinson Builders, are progressing alongside campus upgrades.
Francis Street Roadworks, West End
Townsville City Council is delivering roadworks on Francis Street between Henry Street and Leigh Street, West End. Works form part of Council's annual roadworks program and include removing and replacing the kerb and channel, upgrading identified driveway crossovers, and renewing sections of concrete medians.
3,474 residents of Gulliver - Currajong - Vincent are employed, from a labour force of 3,870. Unemployment sits at 10.2%, with participation at 60.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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 of Gulliver - Currajong - Vincent features a balanced split between white and blue collar jobs, with a solid presence of essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 10.2%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,474, while the unemployment rate was 6.3% higher than the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%, pointing to potential areas for labor market improvement, and participation in the labor force was slightly low (60.2% vs 64.3% in Regional Qld). According to Census responses, only a minor 5.0% of workers operated from home, though the influence of pandemic restrictions during that period should be kept in mind.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Public administration & safety shows a high degree of local specialization, with an employment share 1.6 times that of the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.4% of the workforce, which is below the 4.5% rate seen across Regional Qld. Although there are local employment opportunities, the ratio of the Census working cohort to the total local population suggests that a significant portion of residents travel outside the area for work. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that for the year ending March 2026, the local workforce shrank by 1.9% and total employment fell by 3.6%, leading to a rise in the unemployment rate of 1.5 percentage points. This contrasts with Regional Qld, where total employment increased by 0.1%, the workforce expanded by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate ticked up by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 provide context on potential future demands in Gulliver - Currajong - Vincent. These five and ten-year forecasts have been mapped against the local employment distribution to estimate growth trajectories. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth expectations vary widely across different fields. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce mix suggests employment for residents could grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (this represents a basic weighting extrapolation for display purposes and does not incorporate localized population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Gulliver - Currajong - Vincent is $1,392 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $754 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,649 a year against an average of $67,477. 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 the AreaSearch compilation of postcode-level ATO data released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Gulliver - Currajong - Vincent SA2 recorded a median income of $57,649 and an average income of $67,477. These figures align closely with national averages and compare to $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average) across Regional Qld. Adjusting for a 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be roughly $64,198 for the median and $75,142 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes are all relatively modest in Gulliver - Currajong - Vincent, placing between the 28th and 39th percentiles.
The largest income bracket consists of 33.4% of households earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (representing 2,629 residents), which resembles the wider region where 31.7% fall into this bracket. Housing cost burdens are significant, leaving residents with only 84.7% of their income, which ranks in the 28th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Gulliver - Currajong - Vincent had 2,875 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 2% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $275 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 19.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The breakdown of housing structures in Gulliver - Currajong - Vincent at the time of the last Census showed 87.3% houses and 12.7% other residential options (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in Gulliver - Currajong - Vincent lagged behind the regional average at 26.0%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (36.6%) or occupied by renters (37.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly below the Regional Qld average at $1,300, and the median weekly rent stood at $275, compared to regional figures of $1,655 and $345 respectively.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Gulliver - Currajong - Vincent are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gulliver - Currajong - Vincent counted 2,875 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 79% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 65.1%, consisting of 22.5% couples with children, 22.0% couples without children, and 18.3% single parent homes. Non-family households account for the remaining 34.9%, with lone person households comprising 30.6% and group housing representing 4.2% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.4 persons is slightly below the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.2% of adults in Gulliver - Currajong - Vincent hold a university qualification, including 11.9% with a bachelor degree and 2.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 82% of areas nationally. A further 33.2% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,394 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 899 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 region presents educational challenges, with university completion rates at 16.2%, which is well below the Australian benchmark of 30.4%. This represents both a hurdle and a chance to introduce targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary credential at 11.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 42.1% of residents aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.9% and certificates at 33.2%. Enrolment in education is remarkably high, with 33.0% of the population presently engaged in some form of study.
This includes 11.3% in primary schooling, 11.2% in high school education, and 4.4% enrolled in higher education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Gulliver - Currajong - Vincent reaches 40 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 510 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 research shows 40 active transit stops in Gulliver - Currajong - Vincent, which consist of bus services. These stops are connected to 6 different routes, delivering a total of 509 passenger trips each week. Transport access is classified as good, with residents living an average of 218 meters from the nearest stop. Because it is a mostly residential area, the majority of working residents travel outside the suburb, with private cars being the primary mode of travel for 92% of commuters. Households average 1.3 vehicles, which is lower than the regional average.
A small proportion of 5.0% of the workforce worked from home (2021 Census; potentially impacted by COVID-19 rules). Service frequency averages 72 trips per day across the route network, which represents about 12 weekly trips for each transit stop.
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64.2% of residents in Gulliver - Currajong - Vincent report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 77% of areas nationally. 6.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.6% 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 metrics indicate notable challenges for Gulliver - Currajong - Vincent, based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older demographics, while the share of residents with private health insurance is slightly above the average SA2 level at roughly 53% of the population (~4,140 people). Mental health conditions and arthritis were identified as the most prevalent medical issues locally, affecting 10.5% and 8.9% of residents respectively, while 64.2% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Working-age residents face clear health difficulties with higher rates of chronic illness. The area has 15.4% of residents aged 65 and over (1,211 people), which is lower than the 20.4% average for Regional Qld. Senior health metrics show some challenges, with national percentiles matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Gulliver - Currajong - Vincent is largely Australian-born, at 87.5% of residents, with 9.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (27.1%) and English (26.1%). 6.8% 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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Gulliver - Currajong - Vincent ranks below average in measures of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 86.7% of the population, 87.5% born in Australia, and 90.8% using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, accounting for 50.8% of the local population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Looking at parent birthplaces, the most common ancestral backgrounds in Gulliver - Currajong - Vincent are Australian at 27.1%, English at 26.1%, and Other at 8.7%. There are also clear differences in the concentration of other heritages: Australian Aboriginal residents are highly represented at 6.8% of the population (compared to 3.9% regionally), Filipino residents account for 1.8% (compared to 0.9%), and Welsh ancestry stands at 0.6% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gulliver - Currajong - Vincent is 37. 28.5% 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 Gulliver - Currajong - Vincent is 37 years, which is notably lower than the Regional Qld average of 41 and closely matches the Australian median of 38. Relative to Regional Qld averages, the area has an over-representation of the 25 - 34 cohort (14.8% locally), whereas the 65 - 74 age bracket is under-represented (8.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket expanded from 13.2% to 14.8% of the population. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 14.4% to 12.3%, and the 45 to 54 group declined from 13.2% to 11.8%.
Demographic modeling indicates the age structure of Gulliver - Currajong - Vincent will experience changes by 2041. The 25 to 34 group is expected to grow the fastest at 11%, adding 132 individuals to reach 1,294, while both the 35 to 44 and 45 to 54 groups are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Gulliver - Currajong - Vincent
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, Local governments Daily | May 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 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 — 28 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,586 at the 2021 Census → 7,872 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 (318021476). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.