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Innisfail has an estimated 9,585 residents, up from 9,257 at the 2021 Census — a change of 328 people, or 3.5%. That puts 181 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 conducted by AreaSearch indicates that the resident population of Innisfail stands at approximately 9,585 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 328 people (3.5%) since the 2021 Census, when the area recorded 9,257 people. That updated total is derived from the ABS estimated resident population benchmark of 9,516 as of June 2025 alongside 84 validated new addresses registered following the Census. With an overall density of 180 persons per square kilometer, the district offers substantial land area per resident and clear scope for prospective development. Innisfail's 3.5% post-census growth tracks within 2.3 percentage points of the wider SA3 area (5.8%), highlighting solid demographic momentum.
Inward overseas migration served as practically the sole source powering local population expansion in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes demographic projections prepared by ABS/Geoscience Australia for SA2 locations, released in 2024 using 2022 as a base year. Where SA2 districts are excluded from this series or for projection periods post-2032, Queensland State Government SA2 projections released in 2023 and derived from 2021 data are incorporated. Because state models do not publish age cohort breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 data) across each demographic group. Under this forecast methodology, total resident numbers across the area are expected to contract by 263 persons by 2041. In contrast, select older cohorts are projected to expand, headed by the 75 to 84 age band with a forecasted increase of 148 people. Further details are outlined in the age analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
151 new dwellings have been approved in Innisfail over the past five years, an average of 30 a year. That is 3.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 30 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 40% 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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Building approvals in Innisfail have averaged approximately 30 dwellings each year, amounting to 151 homes approved over the past 5 financial years from FY-22 to FY-26. Relative to the recent contraction in population, residential construction activity has maintained an adequate pace to benefit purchasers, with newly approved homes recording an average construction cost of $330,000—below broader regional benchmarks—supporting affordable entry points. In addition, $12.9 million in commercial approvals was registered this financial year, pointing to a moderate degree of non-residential development. When measured against Rest of Qld, per capita construction volume in Innisfail sits at roughly 75% while the township places within the 57th percentile nationally, despite a recent pickup in building activity.
This below-average national standing underscores the established profile of the community and suggests potential local planning constraints. Recent residential development consists of 40.0% detached houses alongside 60.0% townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward higher-density housing delivers lower price points suitable for downsizers, first-home buyers, and investors, representing a notable departure from the prevailing housing stock (currently 80.0% houses) to navigate limited building lots, evolving lifestyle preferences, and cost considerations. Generating approximately 267 people per approval, Innisfail maintains a low density character. With demographic models pointing to a stable or decreasing population, Innisfail should see reduced pressure on its housing market, generating favorable purchasing conditions for buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 36 current infrastructure and development projects close to Innisfail, worth an estimated $6.83 billion. 14 are already under construction and 15 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and energy. 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and regional planning strategies exert a significant influence on local economic outcomes. AreaSearch has identified a total of 1 major project likely to shape the area. Key regional projects include the Ella Bay Integrated Resort and Residential Community, Draft Far North Queensland Regional Plan 2025, North Queensland Super Hub, and the North and Far North Queensland REZs, with primary initiatives detailed below.
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Ella Bay Integrated Resort and Residential Community
A massive 450-hectare masterplanned community and resort development surrounded by World Heritage-listed national park. The project features four luxury resort precincts (890 keys), 610 permanent residences, and an 18-hole championship golf course. It includes a village community hub with retail and dining, alongside specialized research centers focused on sustainability and cassowary conservation. The design emphasizes ecological self-sufficiency and high-end nature-based tourism.
Bruce Highway Cairns Southern Access Corridor Stage 3 - Edmonton to Gordonvale
The $535 million Bruce Highway Cairns Southern Access Corridor Stage 3 upgraded and duplicated 10.5km of the Bruce Highway between Edmonton and Gordonvale - the busiest two-lane section between Brisbane and Cairns. Delivered by the HSA Group joint venture (John Holland, Seymour Whyte and AECOM), works included new signalised intersections, bridges at Wrights Creek and Stoney Creek, the 141-metre Menmuny Overpass south of Maitland Road, 4.7km realignment of the Queensland Rail North Coast Line, replacement of 11km of cane rail, and a dedicated 10km off-road cycleway named in honour of local cyclist Luke Azzopardi.The project opened to motorists in August 2023 with minor works finalised in December 2023. Funded 80:20 by the Australian and Queensland governments, it supported an average of 460 direct jobs over its construction life and engaged more than 300 local suppliers.
Cairns Water Security Stage 1 Project
Cairns Water Security Stage 1 is a $472 million integrated drinking water supply project at Gordonvale. It includes a Mulgrave River intake, a new water treatment plant, 5 ML and 8 ML reservoirs, about 30 km of pipeline and Behana Creek intake flood protection works. John Holland is delivering the design and construction for Cairns Regional Council. Construction is well advanced, with more than 25 km of pipeline installed by early 2026, major intake, reservoir and treatment plant works underway, and major construction targeted for mid-2026 with commissioning to follow.
Cairns South State Development Area
The Cairns South State Development Area (SDA) is a 1,159-hectare industrial zone across two non-contiguous areas declared in November 2018 and varied in February 2020. The northern precinct at Wrights Creek, east of the Bruce Highway between Edmonton and Gordonvale, is designated for industries requiring large land parcels, extended operating hours, and separation from sensitive uses, with strategic access to the North Coast Line and Bruce Highway supporting rail freight growth. The southern precinct adjoins the Mulgrave Mill in Gordonvale, supporting MSF Sugar's diversification plans including value-adding industries tied to sugar refining.Target sectors include advanced manufacturing, biofutures, defence-related industries, warehousing, and heavy civil engineering. The SDA will benefit from the Bruce Highway Southern Access Corridor Stage 3 Edmonton to Gordonvale upgrade, which will deliver a new grade-separated interchange improving SDA access.
Mount Peter Priority Development Area
Declared in July 2025, the 2,650-hectare Mount Peter PDA is the primary long-term growth corridor for Cairns, designed to accommodate 18,500 homes and 42,500 residents by 2050. As of April 2026, Cairns Regional Council is actively seeking 450 million AUD through the Residential Activation Fund (RAF) to fast-track critical trunk infrastructure, including water mains, wastewater pump stations, and transport upgrades for Precinct 1. While the permanent Development Scheme is being finalized for late 2026, 'Precinct 1 - Residential North' is currently open for accelerated development applications to provide immediate housing relief.
Cairns South State Development Area
The Cairns South State Development Area (SDA) is a 1159-hectare strategic industrial and logistics hub established to drive economic diversification in Far North Queensland. Spanning two precincts at Wrights Creek and Gordonvale, it facilitates regionally significant projects including an intermodal transport terminal and rail-dependent industries. In 2025 and 2026, the SDA has become increasingly vital due to the declaration of the nearby Mount Peter Priority Development Area, which drives demand for local industrial services. MSF Sugar continues to progress diversification plans for the southern precinct, including a $150 million biorefinery and cogeneration facility.The Office of the Coordinator-General manages the streamlined development assessment process to attract large-scale advanced manufacturing and bio-industrial investors.
Parkside Estate
Parkside Estate is a boutique residential subdivision of 25 lots in the southern Cairns growth corridor at Edmonton. Lot sizes range from 622 to 923 square metres, catering to families seeking generous land in a quiet, community-focused setting. The estate is located within easy reach of MacKillop Catholic College, Sugarworld Shopping Centre, and the Bruce Highway, providing good access to Cairns CBD approximately 13 kilometres to the north. Developed by Parkside Group, a fourth-generation North Queensland family business with over 75 years of development experience.
Parkside Estate Edmonton
Parkside Estate is a boutique residential subdivision located within the established Sugarworld Estate precinct in Edmonton. The development provides 25 fully serviced lots ranging from 500sqm to 811sqm, designed to offer affordable home ownership opportunities. The estate is integrated with local tropical landscaping and is situated near essential amenities including schools, shopping centers, and leisure facilities.
3,787 residents of Innisfail are employed, from a labour force of 4,283. Unemployment sits at 11.6%, with participation at 55.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Innisfail maintains a balanced employment base across blue-collar and white-collar roles, supported by solid representation in essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 11.6%. As of March 2026, 3,787 residents are employed. The jobless rate sits 7.7% above the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, demonstrating potential for labour market improvement, while labour force participation remains subdued at 55.5% compared to 64.2% across Regional Qld. Census records indicate that just 5.0% of local workers operated from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions must be kept in mind. The primary employment sectors for local residents comprise agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
The locality shows an especially pronounced concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where local employment reaches 4.2 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, construction employment is underrepresented at 6.1% relative to the 10.1% regional average. While local job opportunities are available within the district, a comparison of the Census working population against resident worker counts suggests that many locals commute to outer areas for employment. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures shows that the preceding 12-month period saw a 1.9% contraction in the labour force and a 6.7% drop in employment, causing unemployment to rise by 4.5 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Qld recorded a 0.1% gain in employment and a 0.3% rise in its labour force, alongside a 0.1 percentage point uptick in unemployment. Looking forward, national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide perspective on structural demand. Over five and ten-year horizons, national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry growth differentials to the local workforce distribution indicates that employment in Innisfail could rise by 5.6% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, representing an illustrative weighted calculation that excludes localised demographic modeling.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Innisfail is $1,105 a week (about $57,000 a year), with median personal income at $621 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,550 a year against an average of $53,895. 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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According to postcode-level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023 and compiled by AreaSearch, taxpayers in the Innisfail SA2 earned a median income of $44,550 and an average of $53,895. These earnings fall below national figures and compare against 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 produces updated estimates of approximately $49,611 (median) and $60,017 (average) as of March 2026. Across household, family, and personal metrics, Census returns place Innisfail between the 7th and 14th percentiles across Australia.
The predominant earning group accounts for 28.9% of locals (2,770 people) in the $800 - 1,499 bracket, contrasting with the wider region where 31.7% fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category. Severe housing affordability pressure is evident, with only 84.9% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 10th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Innisfail had 3,484 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 5% apartments. 21% are owned with a mortgage, 44% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,192 a month. Rent absorbs 22.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling composition in Innisfail at the most recent Census comprised 80.3% houses and 19.8% other dwellings including apartments and semi-detached units, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings across Regional Qld. Outright home ownership stood higher than the regional rate at 35.6%, while 20.5% of homes were held under a mortgage and 44.0% were rented. Median monthly mortgage repayments were $1,192, well under the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while median weekly rent was $250 versus $345 regionally. Against Australia-wide benchmarks, local mortgage commitments are substantially lower than the national figure of $1,863, and weekly rents track well below the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Innisfail counted 3,484 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 82% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 33% 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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Family households represent 63.2% of all living arrangements, consisting of couples without children (26.4%), couples with children (21.7%), and single parent families (13.5%). Non-family households account for the remaining 36.8%, led by lone person households at 33.1% and group living arrangements at 3.6%. The typical household size is 2.4 people, slightly smaller than the Regional Qld benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.1% of adults in Innisfail hold a university qualification, including 9.7% with a bachelor degree and 2.7% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 92% of areas nationally. A further 29.8% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 2,504 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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Educational attainment across the district reflects ongoing challenges, with university degree holders accounting for 14.1% of residents compared to 30.4% nationally, presenting clear opportunities for educational investment. Bachelor degrees represent the largest tertiary cohort at 9.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Meanwhile, technical qualifications are widespread, with 38.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including 8.8% with advanced diplomas and 29.8% with certificate-level qualifications. Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 28.7% of residents actively enrolled in education. This proportion comprises 11.5% in primary education, 9.3% attending secondary schooling, and 2.0% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Innisfail reaches 54 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 130 services a week. The typical home sits about 310 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 in Innisfail comprises 54 operational public transport stops served by buses across 5 distinct routes, delivering 133 weekly passenger trips. Public transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents located an average of 307 meters from their closest transit stop. In line with the town's residential profile, commuting is largely outward-bound, with cars remaining the primary transport method at 90%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per household, below regional figures, while a relatively low 5.0% of the workforce worked from home according to the 2021 Census, subject to COVID-19 influences.
Local public transport schedules average 19 trips per day across all active routes, translating to roughly 2 weekly trips per transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.6% of residents in Innisfail report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 88% of areas nationally. 8.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.0 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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Community health metrics assessed by AreaSearch indicate notable challenges across Innisfail, reflected in mortality patterns and widespread chronic illness across both younger and older demographics. Private health insurance coverage is particularly low, with approximately 47% of the total population (~4,466 people) holding private cover. This trails the 52.5% rate found across Regional Qld and the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments diagnosed locally, impacting 10.6 and 7.3% of residents, respectively, while 65.6% reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Chronic health issues are elevated among working-age residents. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 22.7% of the population (2,177 people), above the 20.3% share in Regional Qld, with health measures among the elderly broadly matching general national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Innisfail is largely Australian-born, at 81.1% of residents, with 18.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (20.7%) and English (20.2%). 11.6% 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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Innisfail exhibits above-average cultural diversity, with 18.9% of residents born abroad and 18.0% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, accounting for 56.2% of the local population. A distinct divergence occurs in the Other religious category, which represents 7.4% of residents—markedly higher than the Regional Qld average of 0.8%. In terms of parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Innisfail are Australian at 20.7% (below the regional benchmark of 26.5%), English at 20.2% (under the regional 29.6%), and Other at 13.5% (above the 6.9% regional rate).
Specific ancestral backgrounds also show strong local representation: Australian Aboriginal ancestry accounts for 11.6% (vs 3.9% regionally), Italian heritage comprises 7.6% (vs 2.4%), and Maltese ancestry stands at 1.2% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Innisfail is 41. 23.3% 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 age distribution in Innisfail aligns closely with broader Regional Qld patterns, with the largest variance across the four broad cohorts measuring just 2.4 percentage points. The estimated median age is 41, matching the result from the 2021 Census as well as the Regional Qld figure of 41 from that Census. The most noticeable demographic movement since the Census occurred in the middle-aged and young retiree cohort (45 - 64), which dropped from 24.7% to an estimated 23.1% of residents. Projections to 2041 indicate that retirees and elderly residents (65+) will drive most local growth, adding 214 residents (10%) to reach 2,392, while child, young adult, and 45 - 64 cohorts are anticipated to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Innisfail
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 May 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 — 84 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,257 at the 2021 Census → 9,585 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 (306031159). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.