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Helensvale has an estimated 21,299 residents, up from 18,949 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,350 people, or 12.4%. Growth has averaged 2.1% a year over five years, faster than 78% of areas nationally. 377 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 54.1% of that increase. That puts 1,058 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count in Helensvale stands at approximately 21,299 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 18,949 people, this represents an addition of 2,350 people (12.4%). This demographic shift is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 21,073 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 377 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. Helensvale records a population density of 1,058 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks recorded across AreaSearch study locations. Outperforming both the Rest of Qld figure of 9.4% and nationwide figures, the 12.4% expansion since the 2021 census positions Helensvale at the forefront of regional expansion.
Net overseas migration served as the primary contributor, accounting for roughly 54.1% of all population increases in recent times, with natural growth and interstate migration also contributing positively. Projections published in 2024 by ABS/Geoscience Australia utilizing 2022 baseline statistics are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. In instances where locations fall outside these releases, or for timeframes beyond 2032, Queensland State Government SA2 area forecasts released in 2023 utilizing 2021 benchmarks are implemented. Because these state figures omit breakdowns across age cohorts, AreaSearch integrates proportional distributions aligned with 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 data. Forward-looking demographic models indicate rapid expansion placing Helensvale within the upper quartile of regional locations nationwide, with an anticipated increase of 6,818 persons through to 2041 according to recent annual ERP data, corresponding to an overall rise of 30.9% across the 16 years.
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561 new dwellings have been approved in Helensvale over the past five years, an average of 112 a year. That places the area in the 89th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 113 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 50% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals across Helensvale have averaged approximately 112 new dwelling approvals annually, totaling 561 homes across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Demand continues to significantly outpace housing creation, with 3.8 people relocating locally per year for every home constructed during the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), placing upward pressure on property prices and creating strong competitive dynamics for buyers. Newly created residences carry an average construction value of $660,000, moderately higher than regional averages and reflecting a dedication to higher-standard builds. Concurrently, commercial building permits have reached $16.4 million during this financial year, pointing to a moderate degree of commercial development.
Per capita building volume in Helensvale sits at roughly 75% of the level observed across Rest of Qld, positioning the district in the 68th percentile across national benchmarks. Approvals for new residential stock are evenly divided between detached houses at 50.0% and townhouses or apartments at 50.0%. This growing focus on medium- and high-density housing supplies more accessible price points for downsizers, first-time purchasers, and investors alike. This marks a noticeable shift from existing housing stock (where houses represent 81.0%), highlighting shrinking reserves of greenfield land alongside shifting resident preferences and affordability considerations. With approximately 223 people per dwelling approval, the local property market is actively evolving. Longer-term projections indicate that Helensvale is positioned to welcome 6,592 residents by 2041 (benchmarked against the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). While residential building volumes are tracking alongside forecasted expansion, purchasers may face intensifying competition as the population expands.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 16 current infrastructure and development projects inside Helensvale, worth an estimated $9.38 billion. A further 136 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $45.2 billion. 46 are already under construction and 60 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 capital investments, major planning programs, and regional infrastructure developments exert significant influence over district performance. AreaSearch has mapped 74 projects expected to affect the community. Prominent initiatives include the Cross River Rail - New Gold Coast Stations, Helensvale Station Precinct Development, Helensvale Business Park, and the Helensvale Road and Signato Drive Intersection Upgrade, with the most relevant undertakings outlined below.
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Harvey Norman Homeworld Helensvale Expansion
The expansion of Homeworld Helensvale involves the construction of a new 10,025 sqm single-storey Harvey Norman showroom. The project includes approximately 250 additional car parking spaces and integrates with the existing bulky goods precinct to enhance the regional retail offering.
Cross River Rail - New Gold Coast Stations
This project delivers three new railway stations on the Gold Coast line at Pimpama, Hope Island, and Merrimac. Pimpama station opened to the public in October 2025. As of April 2026, Hope Island station is undergoing final testing and commissioning, while Merrimac station remains in the advanced construction phase. Each station includes accessible platforms, parking, and integrated pedestrian and cycle connections to improve local connectivity.
Helensvale Station Precinct Development
A major transit-oriented mixed-use redevelopment surrounding the Helensvale tri-modal interchange. The project aims to integrate high-density residential living with a new retail and commercial hub, featuring approximately 850 apartments, premium office spaces, and upgraded pedestrian infrastructure. This development is designed to capitalize on the convergence of heavy rail, light rail, and bus services, transforming the station into a vibrant urban precinct as part of the Helensvale Town Centre Local Area Plan.
Serenity 4212
A 65-hectare masterplanned waterfront community featuring the final stages: Serenity Lakeside Apartments and Serenity Lakeside Villas. The precinct includes 85 luxury residences and 16 absolute waterfront villas. Over a third of the site is dedicated to a nature reserve gifted to the Gold Coast City Council. The project features wellness spaces, social areas, and is UDIA EnviroDevelopment certified.
Helensvale Business Park
Helensvale Business Park is a 47,450 sqm industrial park by Sandhurst Retail & Logistics at 2 Millaroo Drive, opposite Westfield Helensvale. The estate is designed for strata warehouse and office users with high-clearance warehouse space, mezzanine offices, car parking, container set-down access and strong links to the M1 Pacific Motorway, Smith Street Motorway, Brisbane Road and Helensvale rail and light rail stations. Stage 1 comprises 21 warehouse/office units and Stage 2 is being marketed by Colliers and Tidal Property, with construction progressing and remaining units offered for sale or lease.
Coomera Connector Stage 1 (Coomera to Nerang)
A new 16-kilometre motorway known as the Second M1, providing an alternative route between Coomera and Nerang to relieve congestion on the Pacific Motorway. Stage 1 North is open, while Central and South sections are under construction.
Helensvale Road and Signato Drive Intersection Upgrade
Installation of new traffic signals at the intersection of Helensvale Road and Signato Drive to improve traffic flow and safety. This project is a priority under the Gold Coast City Council's 2025-26 budget, designed to manage the significant increase in traffic volumes resulting from the completion of the Coomera Connector Stage 1 North. Works include signalized traffic control, pavement rehabilitation, and pedestrian safety improvements.
Oxenford Investigation Area (Riversdale A Precinct)
Long-term strategic urban planning initiative focused on the Riversdale A Precinct in Oxenford. Originally planned for approximately 1700 to 2000 new dwellings, parks, stormwater management, and transport infrastructure to address housing supply and population growth. The Preferred Concept Plan was endorsed in 2023 and updated in 2024, but in July 2025 the City of Gold Coast resolved to place the project on hold pending State Government commitment to fund essential transport infrastructure upgrades.
11,685 residents of Helensvale are employed, from a labour force of 12,004. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 68.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% 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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Helensvale features a diverse and capable local labour pool, accompanied by a low unemployment rate of 2.7% and a 3.2% rise in estimated employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 11,685, while the jobless rate sits 1.3% below the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld. Labor force participation remains standard at 68.7%, exceeding Regional Qld's 64.2%. Census figures show that 16.9% of workers performed their duties from home, though historical Covid-19 restrictions provide relevant context. The primary industry sectors employing local residents comprise health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Construction shows notable local concentration, with local participation measuring 1.2 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for a small share, representing 0.2% of the Helensvale workforce compared with 4.5% across Regional Qld. Although employment options exist locally, comparisons between the Census working population and resident counts indicate substantial outward commuting among local workers. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch shows that between the twelve months leading up to March 2026, employment rose by 3.2% and the labour force also grew by 3.2%, which kept unemployment levels relatively unchanged. In contrast, the wider Regional Qld area experienced a 0.1% rise in employment, a 0.3% expansion in the labour force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia provides national employment forecasts beginning from Mar-26 that may help clarify future labour demand in Helensvale. These forecasts span five and ten year horizons and have been overlaid onto Helensvale’s current employment composition to project future growth. The national outlook anticipates a 6.6% expansion in employment over five years and a 13.7% expansion over ten years, though these figures vary considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific growth rates are applied to Helensvale’s existing employment distribution, the expected local employment growth is 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, with the caveat that this is a basic weighted extrapolation intended for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Helensvale is $2,014 a week (about $105,000 a year), with median personal income at $790 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,111 a year against an average of $77,971. The average runs 41% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode-level statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show local earnings in the Helensvale SA2 comfortably outperforming the national average, recording a median income of $55,111 and an average income of $77,971. In Regional Qld, median and average earnings were recorded at $53,146 and $66,593, respectively. Accounting for an 11.36% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, indexed estimates reach approximately $61,372 (median) and $86,829 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, weekly household earnings of $2,014 place the area in the 66th percentile, whereas individual earnings align with the 47th percentile.
A bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 forms the largest earning segment, accounting for 33.6% of residents (7,156 people), comparable to the 31.7% seen throughout the surrounding region. Residential accommodation expenses absorb 16.4% of earnings, yet healthy wage levels ensure disposable income remains at the 65th percentile, with SEIFA income measures placing Helensvale in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Helensvale had 6,369 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 81% detached houses and 4% apartments. 48% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $495 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,098 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.0%. 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 latest Census, the housing breakdown in Helensvale stood at 81.4% houses and 18.6% other dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative accommodation types), contrasting with 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings throughout Regional Qld. Outright home ownership matched Regional Qld at 32.3%, with 48.0% of properties owned with a mortgage and 19.7% occupied under rental agreements. Monthly mortgage repayments averaged a median of $2,098, significantly higher than Regional Qld's $1,655, while weekly median rent reached $495 compared to $345 regionally. Against nationwide figures, Helensvale's mortgage payments sit well above the Australian median of $1,863, and local rental rates substantially exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Helensvale counted 6,369 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,159 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 79% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 17% 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 80.5%, comprising 40.1% couples with children, 27.9% couples without children, and 11.4% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 19.5%, consisting of lone person households at 16.9% and group households at 2.7%. With a median household size of 2.8 people, Helensvale exceeds the Regional Qld benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.7% of adults in Helensvale hold a university qualification, including 16.4% with a bachelor degree and 5.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 2,909 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,021 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment in Helensvale trails broader benchmarks, with 23.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared with 30.4% across Australia, pointing to opportunities for further academic and skill progression. Bachelor degrees represent 16.4% of the population, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Vocational and technical qualifications are widely held, with 39.0% of individuals aged 15+ holding trade credentials, comprising certificates (25.8%) and advanced diplomas (13.2%). Engagement with formal study is robust, with 29.7% of local inhabitants actively undertaking an educational program. Among these students, 9.5% are attending secondary education, 9.4% are in primary education, and 4.8% are enrolled in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Helensvale means driving: households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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69.7% of residents in Helensvale report no long-term health condition. 6.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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 mortality metrics and chronic health indicators assessed by AreaSearch, Helensvale exhibits above-average overall health metrics. While chronic condition rates remain low across the broader community, rates rise above the national benchmark among senior, vulnerable groups. Private health insurance participation is pronounced, encompassing approximately 58% of all residents (~12,353 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld. Arthritis and mental health conditions constitute the primary medical diagnoses, affecting 8.1% and 7.5% of local residents, respectively. A total of 69.7% of residents reported having no medical conditions, higher than the 67.6% recorded throughout Regional Qld.
Inhabitants under the age of 65 experience positive wellness outcomes. Inhabitants aged 65 and over represent 17.2% of the local populace (3,661 people), which sits below the 20.3% observed across Regional Qld. Although health measures among older residents face more challenges, their health outcomes rank lower nationally relative to the wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
34.1% of Helensvale residents were born overseas and 14.9% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.2%) and Australian (22.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Helensvale demonstrates a higher degree of multicultural diversity than most regional communities, with 14.9% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 34.1% having been born overseas. Christianity represents the predominant religious affiliation, practiced by 48.6% of the population. Judaism shows a notable local divergence, accounting for 0.2% of residents compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Based on reported parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Helensvale consist of English at 31.2%, Australian at 22.8%, and Other at 7.7%. Divergences also appear across several other ethnic backgrounds: New Zealand ancestry accounts for 1.8% in Helensvale (compared to 0.9% across the region), Maori represents 1.5% (against 0.8%), and South Australian accounts for 0.8% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Helensvale is 40. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 25.4% 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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Helensvale exhibits an age profile broadly aligned with Regional Qld, with the largest divergence across the four main age cohorts measuring 3.2 percentage points. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 40, down from 41 at the 2021 Census and 1 year younger than the Regional Qld median of 41 recorded during the same Census. Residents in the middle aged and young retiree bracket (45 - 64) have decreased as a share of the population since the Census, moving from 27.8% down to an estimated 26.2%. The cohort of young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) is projected to generate the largest numerical gain through 2041, increasing by 2,267 (43%) to 7,562.
In relative terms, senior and retiree demographics (65+) are forecast to record the fastest expansion, rising 43% to 5,242 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Helensvale
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 4 months ago all 16 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 Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 377 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (18,949 at the 2021 Census → 21,299 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (309071252). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.