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Hermit Park - Rosslea has an estimated 5,770 residents, up from 5,415 at the 2021 Census — a change of 355 people, or 6.6%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 57.2% of that increase. That puts 1,487 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the population of Hermit Park - Rosslea stands at approximately 5,770 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 355 residents (6.6%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 5,415 individuals. This trend is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 5,752, supplemented by 48 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population level results in a density of 1,487 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical figure observed across the nationwide areas analyzed by AreaSearch. Over the last ten years, Hermit Park - Rosslea has shown steady development, registering a 0.8% compound annual growth rate that exceeded the broader SA4 region.
Demographic gains in the locality were mostly driven by natural increase, which accounted for roughly 57.2% of the overall population rise in recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For any SA2 localities omitted from this dataset, as well as for periods after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 statistics are used instead. Readers should note that these state-level projections lack breakdowns by age; consequently, where they are applied, AreaSearch distributes growth across age brackets using proportional weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 data). Looking ahead, population growth is projected to run slightly below the median rate for regional Australian locations, with the locality expected to add 649 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a cumulative increase of 10.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
104 new dwellings have been approved in Hermit Park - Rosslea over the past five years, an average of 20 a year. That places the area in the 53rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 12, 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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Hermit Park - Rosslea has recorded approximately 20 residential building approvals annually, translating to a total of 104 dwellings during the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 11 approvals have been documented so far. With an average of 3.8 individuals migrating to the locality per year for every home built between FY-21 and FY-25, demand outstrips new supply by a wide margin, which generally drives up prices and intensifies competition among buyers, while newly built dwellings carry an average construction value of $336,000, matching regional averages. Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $7.8 million this financial year, pointing to the dominant residential nature of the locality.
In comparison to the Rest of Qld, Hermit Park - Rosslea exhibits a similar volume of new residential approvals on a per capita basis, indicating market stability that aligns with regional benchmarks. Recent construction activity consists of 81.0% separate houses and 19.0% multi-unit dwellings or townhouses, preserving the established suburban profile of the neighborhood and its appeal to buyers wanting spacious family residences. Notably, builders are focusing more on detached houses than historical averages would suggest (which stood at 47.0% at the Census), highlighting sustained preference for single-family homes despite wider consolidation trends. With a ratio of roughly 537 residents for each approval, Hermit Park - Rosslea displays the traits of an established property market. Demographic projections indicate that Hermit Park - Rosslea will add 631 inhabitants by 2041, starting from the most recent quarterly calculation by AreaSearch. Home building is keeping a reasonable pace with this anticipated expansion, though purchasers may face heightened competition as the number of residents rises.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Hermit Park - Rosslea, worth an estimated $1 million. A further 38 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.3 billion. 13 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and 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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Developments in public infrastructure, major projects, and town planning policies are primary factors influencing local property performance. A total of 10 developments have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the neighborhood. Prominent initiatives include Eden Park Estate, Weststate Private Hospital, Townsville Connection Road (Stuart Drive), Bowen Road Bridge (Idalia) Duplication, and Corcoran Park Netball Courts Upgrade, with the accompanying list detailing the most significant undertakings.
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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.
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.
Townsville Connection Road (Stuart Drive), Bowen Road Bridge (Idalia) Duplication
Duplication of the Bowen Road Bridge over the Ross River, adjacent to the existing bridge, to increase capacity from two to four lanes. Includes pavement upgrades, lighting, CCTV, and improved pedestrian and bike crossings.
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.
Corcoran Park Netball Courts Upgrade
Upgrade of the netball courts at Corcoran Park, including the removal and replacement of existing asphalt courts and lighting with four new concrete courts and lighting that meet Netball Australia standards. Two of the courts also include markings for Pickle Ball, junior netball, and Fast 5 netball. The project also included new turf, landscaping, and seating.
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.
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.
7-Eleven Mundingburra
A retail-led service station development on a brownfield redevelopment site in Mundingburra, Townsville. The project features a 240sqm 7-Eleven Convenience Store and three fuel pumps. It was a project delivered for Spring Projects.
2,944 residents of Hermit Park - Rosslea are employed, from a labour force of 3,172. Unemployment sits at 7.2%, with participation at 65.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,024, about 87% 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 Hermit Park - Rosslea is characterized by high skill levels and a solid representation of essential service industries, alongside an unemployment rate of 7.2%. As of March 2026, there are 2,944 employed local residents, while the jobless rate sits 3.3% higher than the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, pointing to potential for economic improvement, and the rate of labor participation closely matches the 64.3% recorded across Regional Qld. Census records indicate that a minor 5.2% of the local workforce performed their jobs from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The major employment sectors for local citizens are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and education & training. The neighborhood displays a distinct concentration in public administration & safety, where the employment proportion is 1.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.5% of local employment, which is lower than the 4.5% observed in Regional Qld. This largely residential locality appears to have a modest level of local employment options, as shown by comparing the Census count of working residents against local jobs. AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the local labor force contracted by 1.9% while employment numbers fell by 2.2%, leading to a 0.3 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This trend differed from Regional Qld, which saw a 0.1% rise in employment, a 0.3% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National occupational projections from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 provide additional context regarding future demand trends within Hermit Park - Rosslea. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future opportunities. Although nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, anticipated expansion rates vary widely by sector. Applying these industry weightings to the occupational profile of Hermit Park - Rosslea suggests local employment could grow by 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted calculation for illustration and does not incorporate local demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hermit Park - Rosslea is $1,362 a week (about $71,000 a year), with median personal income at $880 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,899 a year against an average of $69,909. 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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AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode-level ATO statistics published for the 2023 financial year indicates that the Hermit Park - Rosslea SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $59,899 and an average income of $69,909. These figures are slightly higher than national benchmarks and compare to median and average levels of $53,146 and $66,593 in Regional Qld, respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median income of roughly $66,704 and an average of $77,851 as of March 2026.
According to Census records, individual incomes place at the 64th percentile ($880 per week), whereas household incomes are situated at the 25th percentile. Distribution data indicates that the cohort earning between $1,500 and $2,999 comprises 29.4% of the population (1,696 people), which aligns with the regional average of 31.7% in the same bracket. Accommodation affordability challenges are notable, with residents retaining just 83.3% of their income, placing the area in the 24th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hermit Park - Rosslea had 2,368 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 47% detached houses and 15% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 53% rented and 20% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $260 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,450 a month. Rent absorbs 19.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.6%. 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 mix of housing in Hermit Park - Rosslea at the last Census was composed of 46.8% detached houses and 53.2% other housing types (including apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative dwellings), compared to Regional Qld where separate houses made up 76.4% and other options accounted for 23.6%. The rate of home ownership in Hermit Park - Rosslea stood at 20.3%, trailing Regional Qld, with the remaining residences being held under a mortgage (27.0%) or rented (52.6%). Typical monthly mortgage costs in the area were lower than the Regional Qld median at $1,450, while median weekly rent was registered at $260, compared to regional figures of $1,655 and $345, respectively.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Hermit Park - Rosslea are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are also well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hermit Park - Rosslea counted 2,368 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,523 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 91% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 40% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households constitute the majority of dwellings at 54.9%, consisting of couples with children at 17.9%, couples without children at 23.3%, and single parent families at 12.7%. Non-family households account for the other 45.1%, with single-person households representing 40.4% and group living situations making up 4.7%. The typical household size is 2.1 persons, which is lower than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.3% of adults in Hermit Park - Rosslea hold a university qualification, including 18.6% with a bachelor degree and 5.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The educational makeup of the area is distinct within the region, with university completion rates (representing 27.3% of residents aged 15 and older) sitting above the SA4 regional average of 20.1% and the Rest of Qld average of 20.6%, showcasing a local focus on tertiary learning. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 18.6%, with postgraduate qualifications at 5.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Practical and vocational skills are also highly represented, with 36.9% of the population aged 15 and over possessing vocational training credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (26.1%).
Engagement in learning is quite high, with 30.1% of local residents enrolled in some form of study. This proportion includes 8.5% attending primary school, 7.8% in high school, and 7.4% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Hermit Park - Rosslea reaches 20 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 660 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit records show 20 transit points within Hermit Park - Rosslea, consisting of bus services. These locations are served by 5 distinct routes, which support a total of 657 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is classified as good, with dwellings situated an average of 233 meters from the nearest stop. Because of the residential nature of the neighborhood, most workers travel outside the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 91% and bicycle usage at 2%. Household vehicle ownership stands at 1.0 car per dwelling, below the regional average.
A low 5.2% of residents worked from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic-related conditions. The average frequency of services is 93 daily trips across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 32 weekly trips per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.9% of residents in Hermit Park - Rosslea report no long-term health condition. 5.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 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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Hermit Park - Rosslea presents noticeable health challenges, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of local mortality figures and the rate of chronic health issues, with common ailments being observed across both younger and older demographic segments, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is slightly above the typical SA2 area average at approximately 54% of the population (about 3,110 individuals). The most prevalent health issues recorded in the neighborhood are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 11.1% and 7.4% of residents, respectively, while 67.9% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Working-age residents experience notable health difficulties, marked by elevated rates of chronic illness. The area has 14.3% of its population aged 65 or older (823 individuals), which is below the Regional Qld average of 20.4%, with nationwide health rankings matching the general population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Hermit Park - Rosslea is largely Australian-born, at 82.4% of residents, with 10.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.1%) and Australian (24.9%). 4.8% 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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Hermit Park - Rosslea displays lower levels of cultural diversity compared to average locations, with citizens making up 84.3% of the community, Australian-born individuals representing 82.4%, and English-only speakers at home accounting for 89.7%. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 47.9% of the local population. However, the most distinct variation is in the Other category, which accounts for 1.0% of residents, compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld. Regarding family heritage (parental birthplaces), the primary ancestral backgrounds in Hermit Park - Rosslea are English at 27.1%, Australian at 24.9%, and Irish at 8.7%.
Furthermore, there are specific variations in other ethnic groups: French ancestry is overrepresented at 0.9% of the population (compared to 0.5% regionally), Australian Aboriginal backgrounds account for 4.8% (compared to 3.9%), and New Zealand heritage stands at 0.9% (compared to 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hermit Park - Rosslea is 34, younger than 79% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 35.5% 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 of 34 years in Hermit Park - Rosslea is lower than the Regional Qld benchmark of 41 and the national median of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, Hermit Park - Rosslea has a greater proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 (20.3%) but a lower share of people aged 75 to 84 (4.0%). The percentage of 25 to 34 year-olds is higher than the national figure of 14.6%. Rejuvenation has occurred since the 2021 Census, with the median age dropping from 35 to 34. The 25 to 34 demographic expanded from 17.7% to 20.3% of the population.
Conversely, the 45 to 54 bracket decreased from 13.1% to 10.2%, and the 55 to 64 group went down from 12.1% to 11.0%. By 2041, the age structure of Hermit Park - Rosslea is expected to change. The 25 to 34 age bracket is projected to increase by 27% (310 individuals), rising from 1,169 to 1,480. In contrast, population drops are projected for the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hermit Park - Rosslea
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 | Oct 2025 10 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 Oct 2025. | ||
| 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 — 48 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,415 at the 2021 Census → 5,770 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 (318021478). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.