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Highfields has an estimated 17,015 residents, up from 14,582 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,433 people, or 16.7%. Growth has averaged 2.8% a year over five years, faster than 87% of areas nationally. 607 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 77.3% of that increase. That puts 114 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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Demographic analysis by AreaSearch indicates that the population of Highfields stands at approximately 17,015 as of Aug 2026, representing an expansion of 2,433 people (16.7%) from the 14,582 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This increase is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 16,630 as of June 2025 alongside 607 validated new addresses registered following the Census date. With a density of 114 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample space per resident and capacity for additional residential development. Outperforming both the broader SA4 region and the SA3 area (9.3%), Highfields's 16.7% expansion since the 2021 census positions it as a regional growth leader.
While all components including overseas migration and natural growth contributed positively, the upward trajectory was largely propelled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 77.3% of total population increases in recent periods. For SA2 areas, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections issued in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. In instances where SA2 areas lack coverage from this dataset, as well as for periods post-2032, Queensland State Government SA2 projections published in 2023 utilizing 2021 data are utilized. Because state figures omit age cohort breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) across age groups where relevant. Demographic forecasting places the locality within the upper quartile of regional non-metropolitan areas across Australia, projecting an increase of 4,957 persons through to 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP figures, representing an overall expansion of 26.9% over the 16 years.
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1,160 new dwellings have been approved in Highfields over the past five years, an average of 232 a year. That places the area in the 92nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 14 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 232 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 99% 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 development in Highfields has progressed at a rate of approximately 232 new homes approved per year, reaching 1,160 homes across the previous 5 financial years. Market conditions remain stable and supply appears well aligned with demand, reflecting an intake of 1.8 new residents per year per dwelling constructed during the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), which has moderated further to 1 people per dwelling across the last 2 financial years to indicate increasingly balanced supply dynamics. Expected construction costs for new dwellings average $428,000, sitting beneath regional benchmarks to deliver competitive building options for buyers.
Furthermore, commercial building activity demonstrates substantial momentum, with $92.4 million in commercial approvals recorded this financial year. On a per capita basis, Highfields records 156.0% more new home approvals than Rest of Qld, delivering a broader selection for prospective purchasers. Approval volumes run substantially higher than the nationwide benchmark, highlighting strong developer commitment. The composition of new construction is heavily weighted towards low-density living, consisting of 99.0% detached dwellings alongside 1.0% townhouses or apartments, catering directly to buyers seeking spacious residential formats. With an approval intensity of roughly 60 people per approval, the district exhibits the characteristics of an expanding growth corridor. According to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, Highfields is projected to add 4,572 residents up to 2041. Ongoing construction and approval rates indicate that future dwelling supply will adequately satisfy population requirements, supporting favorable market conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling expansion above prevailing demographic forecasts.
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AreaSearch tracks 17 current infrastructure and development projects inside Highfields, worth an estimated $1.13 billion. A further 79 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $12.4 billion. 34 are already under construction and 33 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and health & medical. 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 growth and socioeconomic trends are heavily guided by strategic planning initiatives, civil works, and capital investments. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 35 projects anticipated to influence the community. Notable developments among these include the Central Highfields Masterplan, The Avenues of Highfields, Highfields/Kratzke/O'Brien Roads Intersections Upgrade, and GemLife Highfields Heights, with the following overview highlighting the most prominent initiatives.
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Botanic Highfields Retirement Village
A premium land lease retirement community featuring 231 single-storey manufactured homes. The development includes a comprehensive community hub with a cinema, gymnasium, wellness facilities, and 30 hectares of dedicated natural flora and fauna habitat. Stage 1 civil works including earthworks, kerbing, and landscaping reached 100% completion in early 2026.
Central Highfields Activation Project (Infrastructure)
Critical trunk infrastructure works in Central Highfields, including four new roundabouts on Highfields Road (at Kratzke/O'Brien Roads, Lauder Drive and Rogers Drive), realignment of Kratzke and O'Brien Roads, new footpaths and shared paths, stormwater upgrades, and underground relocation of water, sewer, power and telecommunications services. The works unlock at least 343 new dwellings and enable the future Central Highfields Town Centre. Backed by $20.1 million from the Queensland Government's Residential Activation Fund, construction began in early 2026 and staged works are underway through the Highfields Road corridor, with completion expected in early 2028.
Central Highfields Masterplan
A 45-hectare masterplanned town centre development featuring commercial, retail, mixed-use, and community areas. Includes a public transport hub, civic spaces, pedestrian links, and an expansion area for the Queensland Fire Department. Designed to cater to long-term regional population growth up to 2051.
GemLife Highfields Heights
Contemporary farmhouse-inspired over-50s land lease lifestyle resort on 23 hectares with panoramic views of the Bunya and Gowrie mountains, bushland conservation area and creek frontage. The community will comprise 366 homes across multiple stages, a $12.5 million barnhouse-inspired Country Club, and a separate Summer House recreation precinct. Stage One is largely sold with residents in occupation, and Stage Two construction is underway. Located about 12 minutes from Toowoomba city.
Walermare
Premium acreage residential estate in Highfields, Toowoomba, offering 93 large lots ranging from 0.5 to 2.5 acres with panoramic mountain views, spacious layouts, and proximity to amenities including schools, shopping, and recreational parks.
Highfields/Kratzke/O'Brien Roads Intersections Upgrade
Comprehensive upgrade of key transport corridors in Highfields including the delivery of multi-lane roundabouts at the Highfields, Kratzke, and O'Brien Roads intersection, as well as connections at Lauder Drive and Rogers Drive. The project involves realigning O'Brien Road, upgrading stormwater drainage, and constructing dedicated shared active transport pathways to support regional population growth.
The Avenues of Highfields
Toowoomba's premier residential development delivering over 500 lots across 13 stages. Features tree-lined streets, urban parklands, and strict builders guild standards. Winner of UDIA Queensland Best Regional Subdivision 2022.
Botanic Highfields
Masterplanned greenfield community in Highfields, Toowoomba. The 90ha estate by CW Group is selling and under active civil works, with 38-42% of the site set aside for native reserve, open space and parklands. Planned yield is 590+ large lots (typically 500-800sqm), with community park, wetlands, and nature links.
8,586 residents of Highfields are employed, from a labour force of 8,679. Unemployment sits at 1.1%, with participation at 63.7%. 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, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 14,524, about 85% 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 local labor market is characterized by a skilled employee base with prominent representation across essential services and a low jobless rate of 1.1%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 8,586, with unemployment tracking 2.8% lower than the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld and labor participation aligning closely with the 64.2% regional standard. Census findings indicated that 11.4% of workers operated from home, a metric that may have been influenced by Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. The primary industries employing local residents include public administration & safety, education & training, and health care & social assistance.
Public administration & safety shows an especially heavy local concentration, engaging workers at 1.9 times the regional benchmark. In contrast, the accommodation & food sector accounts for a smaller share at 5.7%, compared to the regional figure of 8.3%. Comparisons between the Census working population and resident workforce indicate that internal employment capacity within the district is relatively constrained. Evaluation of ABS and SALM figures by AreaSearch reveals that over the 12-month period, the local labor pool contracted by 6.7% and total employment dropped by 7.0%, leading to a 0.4 percentage points rise in unemployment. Across Regional Qld during the same timeframe, the workforce increased by 0.3%, employment grew by 0.1%, and unemployment climbed by 0.1 percentage points. Projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide forward-looking indicators for workforce demand. Nationally, job opportunities are estimated to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories vary by industry. Extrapolating these sector-based rates against Highfields's occupational composition indicates potential local employment growth of 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, representing a direct weighting model for modeling purposes without factoring in localized population changes.
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Median household income in Highfields is $2,104 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $869 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,073 a year against an average of $66,953. 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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Aggregated ATO figures from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 position income levels in the Highfields SA2 close to the Australian median. Taxpayers recorded a median income of $56,073 and an average income of $66,953, relative to Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 and $66,593. Accounting for an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of roughly $62,443 (median) and $74,559 (average) as of March 2026. Census metrics place local personal, family, and household earnings near the 67th percentile nationwide. Among residents, 34.8% (5,921 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, compared to 31.7% across the wider region.
Households preserve 88.1% of their earnings following shelter expenses, demonstrating solid disposable income and ranking the area within the 7th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Highfields had 4,884 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 15% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $408 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,900 a month. Rent absorbs 19.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential housing in Highfields at the time of the latest Census consisted overwhelmingly of separate houses at 96.4%, with semi-detached structures, apartments, and alternative housing types making up 3.6%, whereas Regional Qld recorded 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Outright property ownership reached 41.7%, noticeably higher than the regional rate, while mortgaged homes accounted for 43.4% and rental properties constituted 14.8%. Housing costs reflect a premium: the median monthly mortgage payment stood at $1,900 and median weekly rent was $408, surpassing the Regional Qld averages of $1,655 and $345. On a national scale, local housing expenses also exceed typical figures, outstripping the Australian median mortgage repayment of $1,863 and the median weekly rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Highfields counted 4,884 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,699 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 79% of areas nationally, against 38% couples without children. 14% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local household structure is predominantly family-oriented, representing 85.5% of all residences; this includes 40.1% couple families with offspring, 37.8% couples without dependents, and 7.2% single-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for 14.5% of dwellings, encompassing single-occupant homes at 13.5% and group accommodations at 1.0%. Occupancy trends show an average household size of 2.9 people, exceeding the Regional Qld figure of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.2% of adults in Highfields hold a university qualification, including 18.0% with a bachelor degree and 4.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.3% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 3,454 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,035 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment across Highfields demonstrates a strong tertiary focus, with 26.2% of residents aged 15+ holding higher education degrees, surpassing the 20.6% recorded across Rest of Qld. The most prevalent university credentials are bachelor degrees at 18.0%, alongside postgraduate qualifications at 4.6% and graduate diplomas at 3.6%. Vocational education is also widespread, with 39.0% of residents aged 15+ possessing trade or technical qualifications, consisting of certificates (26.3%) and advanced diplomas (12.7%). Student enrollment is robust throughout the community, with 31.3% of the populace actively attending educational institutions. Breakdown by level shows 11.7% attending primary schools, 11.1% enrolled in secondary education, and 3.7% undertaking tertiary study.
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Public transport in Highfields reaches 78 stops on 1 route, timetabled for about 100 services a week. The typical home sits about 510 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 2.0 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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Transit infrastructure across Highfields includes 78 operational bus stops connected via 1 individual routes, delivering 100 weekly passenger trips. Accessibility is classified as moderate, with local dwellings situated an average of 509 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the residential profile of the area, outbound travel is standard, with private vehicles accounting for 95% of trips. Car ownership rates stand above the regional norm at 2.0 per dwelling, while 11.4% of workers reported working from home at the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Scheduled transport services operate at an average of 14 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 1 weekly trips per individual stop.
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67.9% of residents in Highfields report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 81% of areas nationally. 4.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of chronic illness prevalence and mortality rates, Highfields exhibits favorable health indicators overall, with younger demographics experiencing particularly low frequencies of major ailments. Meanwhile, private health insurance coverage sits moderately below the typical SA2 standard, encompassing approximately 52% of residents (~8,864 people). Asthma and arthritis represent the most frequently reported ongoing medical issues, affecting 8.0% and 8.7% of the populace, respectively, while 67.9% of community members indicated no long-term illnesses, aligning with the 67.6% recorded across Regional Qld. Working-age cohorts exhibit typical health patterns. Older residents aged 65 and over constitute 23.9% of the population (4,073 people), above the Regional Qld proportion of 20.3%.
While senior citizens experience better-than-average wellness outcomes locally, their national standing is slightly lower than that of the wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Highfields is largely Australian-born, at 88.7% of residents, with 3.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.7%) and Australian (27.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural background indicators show a relatively homogenous population in Highfields, where 88.7% of community members were born in Australia, 93.6% hold Australian citizenship, and 96.3% speak solely English at home. Religious affiliation is predominantly Christian at 66.5%, notably higher than the Regional Qld share of 52.2%. Regarding parental ancestry, the leading reported heritages within Highfields are English (30.7%), Australian (27.9%), and Irish (10.0%). Specific heritage backgrounds show distinct variances compared to broader regional averages, including German at 8.4% (vs 4.7% regionally), Scottish at 9.4% (vs 7.8%), and South Australian at 0.5% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Highfields is 43. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 20.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic age breakdown in Highfields closely tracks Regional Qld patterns, with the largest variance across the four primary age tiers being just 4.2 percentage points. As at August 2026, AreaSearch estimates the median age to be 43, having shifted from 42 at the 2021 Census and sitting 2 years above the Regional Qld median of 41 from that same Census, compared to the nationwide median of 38 at the 2021 Census. Since then, residents aged 65 and above have increased from 19.3% to an estimated 23.9%. Looking forward to 2041, senior and retiree demographics are projected to see the largest expansion, climbing by 2,153 (53%) to reach 6,226.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Highfields
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
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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 | Sep 2026 last month all 18 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 Sep 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 — 607 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (14,582 at the 2021 Census → 17,015 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 (317011450). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.