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Hope Island has an estimated 19,165 residents, up from 14,665 at the 2021 Census — a change of 4,500 people, or 30.7%. Growth has averaged 5.0% a year over five years, faster than 95% of areas nationally. 1,336 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 65.2% of that increase. That puts 344 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Hope Island is approximately 19,165 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 4,500 people (30.7%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded 14,665 residents. This population shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 18,253 from June 2025 alongside an additional 1,336 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such population levels yield a density of 343 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and capacity for further expansion. The 30.7% rate of expansion since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of Qld (9.2%) and the national benchmark, positioning the area as a regional growth leader.
The expansion was primarily fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 65.2% of the total population growth over recent timeframes. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this coverage, and for years beyond 2032, the Queensland State Government's SA2 projections from 2023 (based on 2021 data) are substituted. Because these state-level projections lack age cohorts, AreaSearch distributes growth using proportional weights from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 baseline data) for each age group. Looking ahead, the locality is projected to experience population growth placing it in the top national quartile of regional areas, with an anticipated gain of 7,199 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, which indicates a total expansion of 32.8% over the 16 years.
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2,091 new dwellings have been approved in Hope Island over the past five years, an average of 418 a year. That places the area in the 94th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 22 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 379 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 14% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 326, broadly in line with 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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Hope Island has averaged approximately 418 residential building approvals annually, accumulating 2,091 new dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 299 approvals have been logged. The ratio of 1.9 people moving to the area for every new dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) indicates that demand aligns well with supply, supporting market stability. Newly built properties show an average construction value of $478,000, which sits slightly above the regional baseline and points toward a focus on premium residential builds.
Furthermore, commercial development approvals reached $15.0 million during this financial year, demonstrating ongoing commercial investment. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Hope Island register new home approvals per capita that are 188.0% higher, offering buyers a wider range of options even though building starts have decelerated in recent times. This volume is also considerably higher than the national standard, showing high developer optimism in the area. Recent development is composed of 14.0% detached houses and 86.0% attached dwellings. This high proportion of medium and high-density builds provides more affordable price points and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This pattern is a clear shift from the current housing stock (which stands at 60.0% houses), reflecting a decrease in available development land and adapting to changing lifestyles and affordability constraints. The ratio of residents to new dwelling approvals stands at about 56 people per approval, indicating market expansion. Long-term forecasts indicate that Hope Island will add 6,287 residents by 2041, measured from the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Looking at current construction trends, the pipeline of new housing is expected to easily accommodate this growth, creating favorable purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for population gains that outstrip current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 26 current infrastructure and development projects inside Hope Island, worth an estimated $5.34 billion. A further 121 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $44.3 billion. 45 are already under construction and 52 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and major developments have a significant impact on real estate performance. AreaSearch has identified 113 projects poised to affect the local area. Some of the most notable projects include Odyssey Hope Island, Links Hope Island Resort Master Plan, Esperance Hope Island, and Marina Point Apartments, with the following details outlining the most significant developments.
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Odyssey Hope Island
Odyssey Hope Island is a vertical retirement and aged care community featuring two 13-storey towers. The development includes 198 luxury one, two, and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses, alongside 23 dedicated residential aged care suites. Residents have access to five-star amenities including a sky garden, bar, cafe, and 24/7 onsite nursing care.
Links Hope Island Resort Master Plan
Multi-stage master plan by GH Properties to transform Links Golf and Wellbeing at Hope Island Resort into a premier wellness and leisure destination on the Gold Coast north shore. The plan encompasses luxury residential villas and apartments, major clubhouse upgrades including a new golfers lounge, wellness centre, fitness facilities, day spa, and golf academy enhancements. Saffron at Links (26 waterside villas) completed September 2025. Sage at Links (luxury apartments) commenced construction May 2025 with completion targeted for the second half of 2026.The scheme was amended to permit a total of 191 residential dwelling units within the Hotel, Clubhouse and Resort Living precinct.
39-41 Grant Avenue Apartments
Mid-rise apartment development comprising 155 residential units across 5 floors in the Hope Island area of the Gold Coast. The project holds a long-standing Material Change of Use approval (MCU/2014/1039) from Gold Coast City Council, which has been extended on multiple occasions. Construction is underway, with the development contributing to the ongoing residential densification of Hope Island near world-class golf courses and waterfront amenities.
Haven Hope Island
A premium mixed-use development featuring 29 modern studio spaces and 17 secure storage facilities. Designed with coastal elegance, the project offers flexible Mixed-Use zoning suitable for retail, professional suites, and boutique services like a cafe or gallery. Features include 82 on-site parking spaces and hardwired security.
Esperance Hope Island
Luxury $250 million retirement community by Reside Communities on the Gold Coast, comprising 300 apartments and villas across multiple waterfront buildings with 150 metres of canal frontage. Stage 1 is sold out, Stage 2 (Essence) is nearly sold out, and Stage 3 (Harmony) is under construction with 2 and 3 bedroom apartments due for move-in in October 2026. Facilities include a resort-grade health club, indoor therapy pool, gym, yoga and Pilates studio, cinema, cafe and bar, beauty salon, and library.
Andiamo Apartments Hope Island
Andiamo Apartments is a boutique residential development featuring 76 one-level residences. The project offers architecturally designed open-plan living with 3-meter ceilings, resort-style amenities including a pool, BBQ area, multi-purpose room, and electric vehicle charging stations. It is strategically located near the upcoming Hope Island railway station and major retail precincts like Sanctuary Cove and Harbour Town.
Fairways Land Development
The Fairways Land Development consists of 110 premium land lots within the gated Sanctuary Cove community. This represents the final parcel approved under the Stage 1 residential cap. Construction commenced in March 2025 with Stage One lot releases occurring throughout late 2025 and early 2026. The project provides luxury golf-fronting and parkside homesites within Australia's premier masterplanned resort environment.
Tranquil Apartments Stage 2
Boutique residential apartment development at 35 Halcyon Way, Hope Island, delivering 49 contemporary apartments with resort-style pool, BBQ area, secure resident parking, open-plan layouts and private courtyards or balconies. The official project website states the development is selling now, and its build update reported the second concrete pour underway in November 2024. Sales listings continue to advertise completion in early 2026.
9,295 residents of Hope Island are employed, from a labour force of 9,517. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 59.2%. 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, 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 17,438, about 91% 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 workforce in Hope Island is highly skilled and diversified across various sectors, boasting an unemployment rate of only 2.3% and an estimated 3.0% expansion in employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 9,295, with the unemployment rate tracking 1.6% lower than the 3.9% recorded in Regional Qld, while labor force participation is notably lower at 59.2% relative to the 64.3% regional benchmark. Census data indicates that 25.8% of residents worked from their homes, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Local residents are predominantly employed in healthcare & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The workforce shows a clear specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share that is 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, healthcare & social assistance accounts for only 12.1% of local jobs, trailing the Regional Qld level of 16.1%. The area appears to have a shortage of local jobs, as demonstrated by the discrepancy between the Census working population and the resident population. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that employment grew by 3.0% while the labour force expanded by 3.2% over the 12 months to March 2026, which led to an increase in the unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1%, the labour force increase by 0.3%, and unemployment rise by 0.1 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide additional context for understanding future demand in Hope Island. These projections, which span five and ten-year periods, have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though growth varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Hope Island's employment composition, the area is expected to see employment increase by 6.6% over five years and by 13.4% over ten years. This calculation represents a simple weighting extrapolation intended for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections.
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Median household income in Hope Island is $1,926 a week (about $100,000 a year), with median personal income at $862 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,085 a year against an average of $77,923. 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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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of postcode-level ATO data from the financial year 2023 release, taxpayers in the Hope Island SA2 recorded a median income of $55,085 and an average income of $77,923. These figures are elevated on a national scale and compare to Regional Qld figures of $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average). Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $61,343 (median) and $86,775 (average) as of March 2026. Census findings place household, family, and individual incomes in Hope Island near the 61st percentile nationally.
Looking at the income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket accounts for 30.8% of the local population (5,902 individuals), which aligns with the regional average of 31.7% in this bracket. While high housing expenses account for 16.1% of incomes, solid earnings keep disposable income at the 60th percentile, and the area's SEIFA income index places it in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hope Island had 5,628 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 60% detached houses and 18% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,200 a month. Rent absorbs 28.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in Hope Island consisted of 60.4% separate houses and 39.6% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached, apartments, and alternative housing), compared to 76.4% separate houses and 23.6% other dwelling types across Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in Hope Island were substantially higher than the Regional Qld average, reaching 41.4%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (30.8%) or rented (27.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was recorded at $2,200, which is significantly higher than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent stood at $550, compared to $345 regionally.
Nationally, mortgage costs in Hope Island exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hope Island counted 5,628 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,355 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 43% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 77.7% of all households, consisting of couples with children (25.9%), couples without children (42.5%), and single-parent homes (8.5%). The remaining 22.3% are non-family households, which are dominated by single-person households at 19.1% and group living situations at 3.2%. The median household size of 2.4 persons is slightly below the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.0% of adults in Hope Island hold a university qualification, including 18.4% with a bachelor degree and 6.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.0% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The educational profile of the area is distinct within the region, as university completion rates (27.0% of residents aged 15+) exceed both the Rest of Qld average of 20.6% and the wider SA3 average of 20.7%, indicating a strong emphasis on tertiary qualifications. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 18.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (6.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 37.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (14.2%) and certificates (23.0%). Engagement in education is relatively high, with 25.0% of the population enrolled in some form of study.
This includes 7.8% of residents attending primary school, 7.2% in secondary education, and 5.2% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Hope Island reaches 14 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 250 services a week. The typical home sits about 830 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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Analysis of the local transit network shows 14 active transport stops in Hope Island, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 2 distinct routes that together facilitate 250 passenger trips each week. Access to public transit is rated as limited, with residents living an average of 830 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, the majority of workers commute to other districts, and private cars remain the dominant mode of travel at 93%. Households average 1.6 vehicles per dwelling. A high proportion of residents, 25.8%, work from home (based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions).
Service frequency across all routes averages 35 trips per day, which translates to roughly 17 weekly departures for each transit stop.
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68.3% of residents in Hope Island report no long-term health condition. 5.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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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Hope Island displays strong health outcomes, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with low rates of common health issues observed across both younger and older demographics. The level of private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing roughly 58% of the population (~11,115 people), compared to the Regional Qld average of 52.5%. The most prevalent health issues reported in the area were arthritis and asthma, affecting 9.2% and 6.1% of residents respectively, while 68.3% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
The working-age population is particularly healthy with low rates of chronic disease. Residents aged 65 and over make up 27.2% of the local population (5,220 people), which exceeds the Regional Qld average of 20.4%. Senior citizens in the area enjoy high health outcomes, with national health rankings matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
37.6% of Hope Island residents were born overseas and 12.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.4%) and Australian (20.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Culturally, Hope Island exhibits higher levels of diversity than most local markets, with 12.6% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 37.6% of residents born abroad. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 56.7% of the local community. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.4% of residents, compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Regarding family ancestry (parents' country of birth), the three most common backgrounds in Hope Island are English at 33.4% of the population, Australian at 20.0% (which is lower than the regional average of 26.5%), and Scottish at 8.3%.
There are also notable differences in other backgrounds: South Australian ancestry is overrepresented at 1.4% (vs 0.5% regionally), New Zealand at 1.3% (vs 0.9%), and Russian ancestry at 0.6% (vs 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hope Island is 49, older than 91% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 22.0% 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 Hope Island is 49 years, which is considerably higher than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national average of 38. The age distribution shows a high concentration of residents aged 65 to 74 (14.3%), while children aged 5 to 14 represent a smaller share (8.3%) compared to Regional Qld. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age bracket has expanded from 8.5% to 10.6% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 9.6% to 11.4%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort decreased from 16.1% to 14.3%, and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 14.5% to 12.8%.
By 2041, significant changes in the age mix are anticipated, led by a 49% increase in the 25 to 34 demographic, which is projected to grow to 3,028 people from 2,025.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hope Island
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 26 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 Aug 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 — 1,336 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (14,665 at the 2021 Census → 19,165 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 (309071253). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.