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Ipswich - Central has an estimated 6,925 residents, up from 6,715 at the 2021 Census — a change of 210 people, or 3.1%. That puts 880 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 Ipswich - Central is estimated to be approximately 6,925 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 210 residents (3.1%) from the 6,715 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 6,923 alongside 15 validated new addresses identified since the Census. The population density stands at 879 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical figures across areas analyzed by AreaSearch. Gains in the local population were chiefly driven by overseas migration, which served as the primary source of demographic growth in recent times.
AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using a 2022 baseline for each SA2. For areas not represented in this dataset, and for any projections extending past 2032, figures from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. Since these state-level projections omit age breakdowns, AreaSearch distributes growth across age brackets using weighting ratios derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 data. Future trends suggest the area will see rapid growth ranking in the top 10 percent of regions nationwide, with forecasts pointing to an increase of 3,996 people by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, yielding a total expansion of 57.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
41 new dwellings have been approved in Ipswich - Central over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 1.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 8, 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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In Ipswich - Central, about 8 residential building approvals are granted annually, amounting to a total of 41 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 8 approvals have been registered. An average of 2.4 residents moved to the area for each newly built dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, pointing to stable demand that helps maintain property values. Newly constructed dwellings carry an average estimated value of $410,000, which is slightly above regional averages and reflects a focus on high-quality construction. Furthermore, commercial development approvals worth $242.1 million have been recorded during this financial year, showing robust local business investment.
Development volume in Ipswich - Central is substantially lower than in the wider Greater Brisbane area, sitting 90.0% below the regional per capita average. This limited rate of new building typically sustains demand and support values for pre-existing houses, even though construction rates have picked up recently. This volume also falls below national benchmarks, highlighting the built-up character of the area and indicating possible planning restrictions. Recent builds consist of 57.0% detached houses and 43.0% attached dwellings, with a rising share of townhouses and apartments offering varied options from family residences to affordable compact units. This shows a transition from the current housing stock, where houses make up 82.0%, pointing to a decrease in available development sites alongside shifting preferences for diverse and affordable dwellings. The ratio of 567 residents for every single dwelling approval reflects a subdued, low-pace development climate. Long-term forecasts suggest that Ipswich - Central will add 3,994 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations by AreaSearch. Should current construction rates persist, the supply of new housing may fail to match population increases, potentially intensifying competition among prospective buyers and driving higher price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Ipswich - Central
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ipswich - Central, worth an estimated $1.01 billion. A further 74 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $49.4 billion. 42 are already under construction and 28 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning initiatives represent key influences on regional performance. A total of 22 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the locality. Notable developments include the Ipswich Hospital Expansion Stage 2, the Ipswich Better Bus Network, the Ipswich Smart City Program, and the Brassall Bikeway Stage 6 Extension, with details provided on those of greatest relevance.
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Ipswich Hospital Expansion Stage 2
A major expansion delivering 200 new beds and a multi-storey acute clinical services building. Key features include a new Emergency Department, six operating theatres, a satellite medical imaging service, and a Central Sterilisation Service Department. Internal fit-outs began on lower levels in late 2025, with major structural work continuing into 2026 to support the fast-growing West Moreton population.
Ipswich Better Bus Network
A three-stage bus network improvement program for Ipswich funded by a $70 million state investment. Stage 1 commenced in November 2025, introducing four new routes (501, 520, 522, 523) and upgrades to existing services, benefiting over 42,300 residents. Stage 2 (late 2026) and Stage 3 (2027) are in planning to extend services to Yamanto, Ripley, and Karalee.
Ipswich Smart City Program
The Ipswich Smart City Program is a city-wide digital transformation initiative integrated into the iFuture 2021-2026 Corporate Plan. Key 2026 developments include a 2.51 million dollar upgrade to 90 new pay-by-plate smart parking meters with real-time digital enforcement integration. The program continues to expand its IoT sensor network for flood monitoring and environmental data, while Fire Station 101 serves as a central hub for digital innovation and community events like Flood Fest 2026. The initiative aims to enhance liveability through smart lighting, public Wi-Fi, and a centralized city data platform.
Brassall Bikeway Stage 6 Extension
The final stage of the Brassall Bikeway, this project will connect the existing path to the Ipswich CBD via the Bradfield Bridge. The plan includes a lift to connect the riverbank level with the bridge, completing a 14km continuous bikeway network. This network links North Ipswich, Brassall, and Wulkuraka to the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail.
North Ipswich Sport and Entertainment Precinct
Stage 1 focuses on the redevelopment of the North Ipswich Reserve, featuring a new contemporary Western Grandstand with a minimum of 2,000 seats, new field lighting, and upgraded player facilities including changerooms and medical rooms. As of May 2026, the project is undergoing community consultation for its formal designation as a Major Sport, Recreation and Entertainment Facility. This first phase is a critical step toward the long-term vision of a 12,000-seat boutique rectangular stadium to support the Brisbane 2032 Olympic legacy.
Ipswich City Plan 2025
A new comprehensive planning scheme for the City of Ipswich to manage growth and development over the next 20 years. The plan aims to accommodate a population growing from 253,000 to 535,000 by 2046, facilitating 100,000 new homes. It includes a $3 billion infrastructure program with hundreds of transport, parks, and community facility projects. The plan replaced the 2006 Ipswich Planning Scheme on 1 July 2025, with focus on housing diversity, infrastructure planning, and environmental protection.
11 Bell and 15 East, Ipswich
Helmsman Invest has completed their new $10 million project in Ipswich, 11 Bell & 15 East. This is a new central CBD commercial development located next to the Ipswich train station and opposite Ipswich Central. Featuring offices and medical spaces from 50m to 1900m with dedicated car parking for tenants and visitors on East Street. It is already home to Myhealth Medical Centre and Friendly Care Pharmacy.
Ipswich City Centre Cross River Connectivity And Network Resilience
An early-stage proposal addressing Ipswich's transport network challenges due to forecasted strong population growth and a single river crossing. It considers new crossings and upgrades for better connectivity and resilience.
3,386 residents of Ipswich - Central are employed, from a labour force of 3,676. Unemployment sits at 7.9%, with participation at 64.4%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 12,674, about 183% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Ipswich - Central is home to a qualified workforce with strong representation in essential service sectors, experiencing an estimated 12.7% rise in jobs over the past year alongside an unemployment rate of 7.9%. As of March 2026, employed residents count 3,386, while the local unemployment rate sits 3.6% higher than the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.3%. Labor force participation is also lower at 64.4% compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane. According to Census records, a modest 15.4% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure should be interpreted in the context of pandemic-related restrictions.
The major employment industries for local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. Public administration & safety shows a particularly strong local presence, employing residents at 1.5 times the regional average rate. Conversely, professional & technical roles are less common, making up 6.8% of the local workforce compared to 8.9% in Greater Brisbane. With 2.2 jobs available for every resident worker at the time of the Census, the area acts as a regional employment center, drawing commuters from outside its borders. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics, during the 12 months ending March 2026, the number of employed residents grew by 12.7% and the overall labor force expanded by 10.1%, leading to a 2.1 percentage point reduction in unemployment. Over the same timeframe, Greater Brisbane recorded job growth of 3.2% and labor force growth of 3.4%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context on future demand in Ipswich - Central. These five- and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry breakdown to project potential job growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trends vary widely by sector. Applying these national projections to the local workforce composition indicates Ipswich - Central employment could rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not adjust for local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ipswich - Central is $1,396 a week (about $73,000 a year), with median personal income at $688 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,056 a year against an average of $57,867. 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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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year show that incomes in the Ipswich - Central SA2 are below national averages, featuring a median income of $52,056 and an average of $57,867. By comparison, Greater Brisbane registered a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current income estimates as of March 2026 are approximately $57,970 for the median and $64,441 for the average. The 2021 Census highlights that household, family, and personal incomes are all modest, ranking between the 25th and 28th percentiles.
The income distribution shows that 28.8% of the population (1,994 people) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which is similar to the broader region where 33.3% fall into this group. Affordability pressures are high, leaving residents with only 83.6% of their income after housing costs, which places the area in the 28th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ipswich - Central had 2,501 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 82% detached houses and 8% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $280 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,500 a month. Rent absorbs 20.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in Ipswich - Central at the time of the last Census consisted of 82.0% separate houses and 18.0% alternative dwellings like semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% alternative dwellings across metropolitan Brisbane. The home ownership rate in Ipswich - Central was comparable to metropolitan Brisbane at 25.9%, with remaining properties being mortgaged (32.3%) or occupied by tenants (41.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,500 was lower than the Brisbane metropolitan average of $1,863, while the median weekly rent stood at $280 compared to the metropolitan average of $380.
On a national level, mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ipswich - Central counted 2,501 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 24% are couples with children, fewer than in 75% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 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 64.0%, consisting of couples with children at 23.5%, couples without children at 22.9%, and single-parent households at 16.2%. The remaining 36.0% are non-family households, which consist of single-person households at 32.2% and group households at 3.9%. The median household size is 2.3 individuals, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.5% of adults in Ipswich - Central hold a university qualification, including 15.3% with a bachelor degree and 4.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.4% hold a vocational qualification. 15 schools serve the area, with 8,056 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 996 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 levels in Ipswich - Central are below regional averages, with 22.5% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree compared to 30.5% in Greater Brisbane. This difference indicates opportunities for further educational programs and skill development. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 15.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.9%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 38.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas at 11.0% and certificates at 27.4%. Enrolment in education is high, with 30.9% of the local population participating in formal study.
This student population includes 10.7% in high school, 9.4% in primary school, and 5.2% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ipswich - Central reaches 53 stops on 77 routes, timetabled for about 3,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 local transit shows 53 active public transport stops in Ipswich - Central, offering a combination of train and bus services. These stops are served by 77 separate routes, providing a total of 3,212 passenger trips per week. Transit access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 254 meters from the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential, and most workers commute to outer locations; private cars are the main mode of transport at 83%, while 7% of residents walk to work. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.2 cars per household, which is below the regional average.
A share of 15.4% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect conditions during pandemic lockdowns. Transit service frequency averages 458 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 60 weekly trips for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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58.8% of residents in Ipswich - Central report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 96% of areas nationally. 9.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 10.5 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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Evaluations by AreaSearch regarding mortality and the occurrence of chronic illnesses highlight health issues within Ipswich - Central, impacting both younger and older cohorts, while the rate of private health insurance is low at approximately 48% of the population (~3,337 people). This is below the 55.8% rate observed in Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues reported locally are mental health conditions and asthma, which affect 12.8% and 9.9% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 58.8% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
The working-age population exhibits high rates of chronic health conditions. Residents aged 65 and over make up 19.7% of the population (1,360 people), which is higher than the Greater Brisbane share of 15.1%. Health profiles among older residents are generally in line with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Ipswich - Central is largely Australian-born, at 85.9% of residents, with 6.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.3%) and Australian (26.0%). 4.6% 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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Ipswich - Central has lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with citizens making up 88.9% of the population, 85.9% of residents born in Australia, and 93.5% of households speaking only English. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 48.4% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is among adherents of Judaism, who make up 0.1% of the population compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestries reported by residents are English at 28.3%, Australian at 26.0%, and Irish at 10.5%. There are also notable differences in other backgrounds, with German ancestry represented at 6.5% of the population (compared to 4.2% regionally), Welsh at 0.8% (compared to 0.5%), and Scottish at 8.9% (compared to 7.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ipswich - Central is 41. 24.4% 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 Ipswich - Central is 41 years, which is older than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and slightly older than the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the 55 - 64 age bracket is larger at 13.6%, while the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller at 10.9%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 grew from 9.0% to 10.5%, while the 45 to 54 bracket decreased from 14.2% to 12.2% and the 25 to 34 bracket fell from 12.6% to 10.9%.
Population projections suggest the local age profile will change by 2041, with the 75 to 84 cohort expected to grow by 659 people (141%) from 467 to 1,127.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ipswich - Central
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 8 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 — 15 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,715 at the 2021 Census → 6,925 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 (310031286). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.