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Inglewood - Waggamba has an estimated 4,189 residents, up from 4,065 at the 2021 Census — a change of 124 people, or 3.1%. 259 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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 data analyzed by AreaSearch, the resident population of Inglewood - Waggamba is estimated to be approximately 4,189 in May 2026. This represents an addition of 124 residents (3.1%) compared to the 4,065 citizens documented in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 4,179 in June 2025 alongside 259 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The density of the region stands at 0.20 persons per square kilometer, indicating a highly spacious living environment. The local growth rate of 3.1% since the Census is just 0.4 percentage points lower than the broader SA3 region (3.5%), showing a relatively comparable expansion rate.
The rise in population was heavily supported by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 54.5% of the total demographic gains in the recent timeframe. Projections developed by ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this coverage, or for any projections extending past 2032, the Queensland State Government's SA2 projections from 2023 (using 2021 baseline data) are applied instead. Because the state-level data does not outline specific age distributions, AreaSearch distributes growth weightings proportionally based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (with a 2022 baseline) for each age bracket. Under this combined approach, the total population is predicted to contract over the coming years, shrinking by 451 persons by 2041. Conversely, expansion is still expected in select cohorts, particularly the group aged 85 and over, which is forecast to rise by 36 people. Detail on these cohorts can be found in the age portion of this report.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
31 new dwellings have been approved in Inglewood - Waggamba over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 1.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 6, 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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An average of 6 new home approvals have been granted each year in Inglewood - Waggamba, yielding 31 residential dwellings over the prior 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 6 approvals registered. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the local market maintained a balanced relationship between supply and demand with 1.1 people moving to the district for every new home constructed. However, this ratio shifted to 6 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, indicating rising popularity and a tightening of available supply. Developers are targeting more affluent buyers, with the average construction cost of new dwellings sitting at $558,000.
Additionally, commercial development remains quiet, with only $1.6 million in commercial approvals logged during this financial year. Construction rates per capita in Inglewood - Waggamba align closely with the Rest of Qld, indicating a steady local property market that matches regional trends. However, this volume remains below the national standard, suggesting a mature local market or potential regulatory limits. Recent construction has consisted entirely of stand-alone houses, which preserves the region's classic low-density feel and emphasizes spacious residences suited for families. The ratio of 1741 people in the area per dwelling approval underscores the calm, slow-paced construction environment. Because the local population is projected to remain steady or contract, pressure on the housing market is likely to ease, which could open up favorable options for prospective buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Inglewood - Waggamba, worth an estimated $4.79 billion. A further 49 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $13.5 billion. 13 are already under construction and 19 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, transport & logistics and environmental & disaster management. 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, major developments, and planning schemes have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 16 projects likely to affect this region. Prominent developments include the Yelarbon and Talwood water quality project, Goondiwindi Hydrogen, Texas Solar Farm and BESS, and Inland Rail - North Star to NSW-Queensland Border, with the following list detailing those of most significance.
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Yelarbon and Talwood water quality project
Upgrade of the Yelarbon and Talwood water treatment systems to improve potable water quality. Works included installing new reservoir mixers at both sites, a new chlorine system at Yelarbon and modifications to the existing chlorination system at Talwood. Council reported the project was on track for completion by June 2024, supporting safer, more consistent disinfection and water quality for both towns.
Gore Highway (Millmerran - Goondiwindi), Wyaga Creek, upgrade floodway
The new bridge over Wyaga Creek at Kilbronae has improved flood immunity, safety and efficiency on the Gore Highway between Millmerran and Goondiwindi, which is one of Queensland's most important transport links. The new bridge has raised the crossing by 1.44m to significantly reduce the annual average closure time of the Gore Highway.
Texas Solar Farm and BESS
FRV Services Australia is progressing a state significant solar and battery project near Texas in northern NSW. The latest federal referral describes up to 200 MW of solar generation with about 550,000 single-axis tracking PV modules and a 550 MW / 2,200 MWh battery energy storage system, connecting to the 330 kV network via on-site substation and switching infrastructure. The NSW assessment is in the Prepare EIS stage and the EPBC referral has an assessment approach determined.
MacIntyre Wind Precinct
Australia's largest wind energy precinct, located approximately 50km west of Warwick in the Southern Downs Renewable Energy Zone. The precinct currently consists of the 923 MW MacIntyre Wind Farm (162 Nordex turbines), which is in late-stage commissioning with 134 turbines fully commissioned as of December 2025 and 88 generating up to around 445 MW. Full commissioning is expected during 2026, with replacement blades being transported to site through early 2026 following inspections. A new operations and maintenance building has opened, hosting more than 40 full-time staff for the 30-year operational life.The precinct is being expanded to around 2 GW with three additional projects: the Karara Wind Farm (103 MW, 14 turbines, approved with construction proposed for late 2026/27), the Karara Battery Energy Storage System (400 MW / 800 MWh, in development with construction proposed for mid-late 2026), and the proposed Herries Range Wind Farm (around 1,000 MW, up to 176 turbines, in development with DA approved mid-2025 and construction proposed for late 2026/27). MacIntyre Wind Farm is owned 70% by ACCIONA Energia and 30% by Ark Energy, with output supplied via PPAs to Stanwell Corporation and CleanCo.
Bonshaw Solar Farm
Approved State significant development for a staged solar and battery energy project near Bonshaw. The approved scheme comprises up to 200 MW of solar generation, a battery energy storage system up to 300 MW / 300 MWh, connection to Transgrid's Dumaresq 330 kV substation and supporting infrastructure. GAIA lists the current staged delivery as Stage 1 100 MWac / Stage 1a 50 MWac solar with target COD in Q2 2027, followed by Stage 2 150 MW / 300 MWh battery storage with target COD in Q4 2027.
Goondiwindi CBD Streetscape Project
The rejuvenation of the main street will enable us to further showcase our town, our region and what we represent - which is Regional Australia at its best.
Goondiwindi Hydrogen
The Goondiwindi Regional Council, in partnership with The Hydrogen Collective (H2C), is developing a renewable hydrogen production facility at the Goondiwindi wastewater treatment plant. The facility uses a 2.5 MW solar array and wastewater to produce green hydrogen via alkaline electrolysis for local agricultural and industrial customers, with oxygen byproduct enhancing wastewater treatment efficiency. Stage 1 includes a 2 MW electrolyser producing approximately 300 tonnes of hydrogen per annum, with longer-term potential for up to 50 MW of capacity producing 8,000 tonnes per annum.First production during commissioning occurred in mid-December 2025, with full operations expected in Q1 2026.
Gunsynd Solar Farm
The Gunsynd Solar Farm is a renewable energy project comprising of a 111MW DC / 94 MW AC solar field, located approximately 15km from the beautiful community of Goondiwindi, in the Darling Downs region of Queensland. Once operational, Gunsynd Solar is poised to contribute to Queensland's increasingly renewable energy landscape. With a capacity to produce up to 250 gigawatt hours annually, the project will abate approximately 150,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions, contributing substantially to the region's sustainability efforts.
2,047 residents of Inglewood - Waggamba are employed, from a labour force of 2,139. Unemployment sits at 4.3%, with participation at 63.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 4.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Inglewood - Waggamba is divided between white and blue collar jobs across multiple sectors, accompanied by an unemployment rate of 4.3% and steady employment conditions over the last year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,047, while the unemployment rate was 0.4% higher than the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%. Participation in the labor force matched the Regional Qld level of 64.3%. Data from the Census indicated that a moderate 18.4% of employed locals performed their duties from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic containment measures.
Most working residents are employed in agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, or education & training. The region has an exceptionally high concentration of workers in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment percentage that is 10.8 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance is underrepresented, employing 8.4% of local workers compared to 16.1% across Regional Qld. Although there are employment opportunities within the local area, comparison of the Census working population against local resident numbers suggests a significant proportion of workers travel to other areas for their jobs. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that over the 12-month period, local employment grew by 0.3% while the labor force expanded by 2.2%, causing the unemployment rate to climb by 1.8 percentage points. For comparison, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1% and the labor force increase by 0.3%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context on future labor needs in Inglewood - Waggamba. These projections, spanning five and ten years, are applied to the local workforce structure to model potential employment shifts. Nationally, jobs are expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by industry. Modeling these national industry projections onto the local workforce configuration suggests employment in Inglewood - Waggamba could rise by 4.3% over five years and 10.2% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighted calculation for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Inglewood - Waggamba is $1,118 a week (about $58,000 a year), with median personal income at $592 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,233 a year against an average of $54,877. 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 the most recent postcode level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Inglewood - Waggamba SA2 recorded a median income of $42,233 and an average income of $54,877. These figures sit below the national average, and contrast with the Regional Qld median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated income levels would be roughly $47,031 (median) and $61,111 (average) in March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and individual incomes in Inglewood - Waggamba within the 8th to 10th percentiles nationwide.
The local income distribution shows that 27.4% of the population (1,147 individuals) earn in the $400 - 799 range, which contrasts with the broader region where 31.7% of people are in the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Although residents retain 90.8% of their income due to low housing expenses, total disposable income in the area ranks in the 14th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Inglewood - Waggamba had 1,545 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 1% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 49% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $200 a week and the median mortgage repayment $867 a month. Rent absorbs 17.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.9%. 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 dwelling landscape in Inglewood - Waggamba at the time of the latest Census consisted of 96.5% detached houses and 3.5% other residential options like townhouses, apartments, or alternative dwellings, compared to Regional Qld where 76.4% were houses and 23.6% were other structures. Home ownership in the area was significantly higher than the regional average, standing at 48.9%, with mortgaged properties making up 22.7% and rented properties accounting for 28.5%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $867 was much lower than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, and the median weekly rent of $200 was below the regional figure of $345.
Locally, mortgage payments are well below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also far lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Inglewood - Waggamba counted 1,545 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 32% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 67.2%, which is composed of 24.9% couples with children, 31.6% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent households. The remaining 32.8% are non-family households, consisting of lone person households at 30.6% and group households at 2.1%. The median household size of 2.4 residents is slightly below the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.8% of adults in Inglewood - Waggamba hold a university qualification, including 9.8% with a bachelor degree and 1.5% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 96% of areas nationally. A further 25.3% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 373 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 889 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The region presents low levels of tertiary education, with university graduation rates at 12.8%, which is far below the national average of 30.4%. This represents a challenge as well as a target for educational development. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 9.8%, while postgraduate qualifications stand at 1.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational and technical qualifications are common, with 34.8% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications such as advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (25.3%). A high percentage of residents are engaged in study, with 27.2% of the population currently enrolled in education.
This consists of 12.9% in primary schools, 7.1% in high schools, and 2.4% attending tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Inglewood - Waggamba means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport research shows 1 active transport stop operating in Inglewood - Waggamba, which is serviced by buses. This stop is connected to 2 distinct routes, which together provide 40 weekly passenger journeys. Transport access is limited, with residents living an average of 22664 meters from the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential and most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles being the primary mode of travel at 84%, followed by walking at 12%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average.
In the 2021 Census, 18.4% of residents worked from home, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules. Service frequency across the routes averages 5 trips per day, which translates to roughly 40 weekly passenger departures at each stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.4% of residents in Inglewood - Waggamba report no long-term health condition. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 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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Inglewood - Waggamba shows notable health concerns based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the frequency of chronic illnesses, which are somewhat prevalent among both younger and older residents. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is low, standing at roughly 47% of the population (~1,960 people). This compares to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical diagnoses in the region, affecting 10.1% and 9.7% of residents, respectively. A total of 65.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Chronic health issues among working-age locals are higher than the average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 23.3% of the local population (976 people), which is higher than the 20.4% recorded in Regional Qld. Senior citizens in the area experience above-average health outcomes, ranking higher nationally than the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Inglewood - Waggamba is largely Australian-born, at 93.3% of residents, with 2.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.5%) and English (31.2%). 4.9% 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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Inglewood - Waggamba has low levels of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 88.3% of the population, Australian-born individuals representing 93.3%, and 97.6% of residents speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, followed by 64.0% of the population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Looking at parent countries of birth, the top three ancestries in Inglewood - Waggamba are Australian at 33.5% (substantially higher than the regional average of 26.5%), English at 31.2%, and Irish at 9.0%. Other notable groups include German, which is overrepresented locally at 5.6% (compared to 4.7% regionally), Australian Aboriginal at 4.9% (compared to 3.9%), and Scottish at 8.6% (compared to 7.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Inglewood - Waggamba is 45, older than 78% of areas nationally. 19.5% 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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With a median age of 45, Inglewood - Waggamba is older than the Regional Qld median of 41 and the national average of 38. The age distribution shows a high proportion of people aged 65 - 74 (13.5%), whereas the 15 - 24 age bracket is smaller (9.4%) than in Regional Qld. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 10.6% to 12.1% of the population, and the 65 to 74 cohort has grown from 12.1% to 13.5%. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.9% to 10.3%.
Looking forward to 2041, demographic forecasts indicate notable changes in the age profile. The cohort aged 85+ is expected to grow by 37% (35 people), rising from 97 to 133. The combined age groups of 65 and over are projected to account for 100% of the net population growth. Conversely, the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 groups are forecast to shrink in population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Inglewood - Waggamba
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 5 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 259 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,065 at the 2021 Census → 4,189 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 (307011174). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.