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Kelvin Grove - Herston has an estimated 12,565 residents, up from 10,165 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,400 people, or 23.6%. Growth has averaged 2.8% a year over five years, faster than 92% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 94.8% of that increase. That puts 3,729 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 evaluation by AreaSearch, the resident count in Kelvin Grove - Herston stands at approximately 12,565 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 2,400 people (23.6%) over the 2021 Census tally of 10,165 people. Such progress is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 12,531 as of June 2025 alongside 58 validated new addresses registered since the Census. With 3,728 persons per square kilometer, the locality falls within the top quartile nationwide for population density under AreaSearch benchmarks. Growth across Kelvin Grove - Herston since the 2021 census reached 23.6%, outperforming both state figures and the national average (9.5%) to emerge as a leading regional growth hub.
Inflow from overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 94.8% of aggregate population additions over recent timeframes. Projections compiled by the ABS/Geoscience Australia (released in 2024 using 2022 as a base year) are adopted by AreaSearch for SA2 boundaries. In cases where areas lack this coverage, or across periods extending beyond post-2032, figures from the Queensland State Government (released in 2023 relying on 2021 data) are used. Because these state figures omit age cohort breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional distributions aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) across each age bracket. Looking forward, the locality is slated for above median population growth compared to national benchmarks, expanding by 2,641 persons through to 2041 under latest annual ERP figures, which represents an aggregate rise of 20.8% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
134 new dwellings have been approved in Kelvin Grove - Herston over the past five years, an average of 26 a year. That places the area in the 68th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 27 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 15% 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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Dwelling approvals within Kelvin Grove - Herston have tracked at an annual average of roughly 26, culminating in 134 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. With an incoming population averaging 12.1 people per year for every home constructed across the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local housing production trails demand considerably, fostering heightened buyer competition and upward pricing pressure. New builds carry an average expected construction cost of $625,000, underscoring building activity directed toward high-end residential stock. Concurrently, commercial approvals have reached $155.0 million during this financial year, reflecting substantial commercial development momentum.
Development volume in Kelvin Grove - Herston sits well below Greater Brisbane benchmarks (trailing the regional per-capita average by 72.0%). Although building activity has accelerated lately, constrained supply tends to bolster pricing and buyer interest across existing dwellings. Activity is also muted compared to national metrics, signalling a mature market facing potential development barriers. Medium and high-density housing makes up 85.0% of recent construction, while detached dwellings represent 15.0%. This emphasis on denser product offers more accessible price brackets suited to first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. This diverges notably from the established housing stock (presently 34.0% houses), highlighting shrinking availability of greenfield sites alongside demand for diversified, cost-effective residential options. Recording roughly 311 people per dwelling approval, Kelvin Grove - Herston exhibits emerging market characteristics. Projections indicate Kelvin Grove - Herston will add 2,607 residents through to 2041 (benchmarked from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If existing building velocities continue unchanged, construction may fail to match population expansion, further intensifying competition for real estate and sustaining capital growth.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 20 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kelvin Grove - Herston, worth an estimated $25 billion. A further 163 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $359.3 billion. 47 are already under construction and 73 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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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Strategic planning frameworks, major capital works, and civic upgrades exert a defining effect on local market trajectories. AreaSearch has pinpointed 55 projects anticipated to influence the precinct. Prominent developments include the Herston Quarter Redevelopment, Brisbane 2032 Games Venue Infrastructure Program, New Brisbane Stadium (Victoria Park Olympic Stadium), and the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Infrastructure Program, with key relevant initiatives outlined below.
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Brisbane 2032 Games Venue Infrastructure Program
A $7.1 billion program overseen by the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) to deliver 17 new and upgraded venues for the Brisbane 2032 Games. Current 2026 milestones include active early works, site mobilizations, and design advancement by principal architects for the 63000-seat Brisbane Stadium and the National Aquatic Centre at Victoria Park. The program is transitioning into early procurement and construction phases, creating a statewide legacy of community and high-performance sporting facilities returned to permanent owners post-Games.
Herston Quarter Redevelopment
A $1.1 billion health-focused mixed-use precinct transforming the former Royal Childrens Hospital site. The project integrates the STARS public hospital, a heritage-listed core featuring restored student housing (Lady Lamington Towers), and the Spanish Steps public realm. Ongoing construction includes the Herston Private Hospital and Specialist Suites, alongside planned aged care, retirement living, and up to 695 residential dwellings to create a world-class health and innovation hub.
New Brisbane Stadium (Victoria Park Olympic Stadium)
A world-class 63,000-seat multi-purpose stadium (expandable to 70,000 for events) serving as the centerpiece for the Brisbane 2032 Games. Designed by COX Architecture, Hassell, and Azusa Sekkei, the facility features a Queenslander-inspired aesthetic nestled in a natural amphitheatre near Gilchrist Avenue. Early site preparations and civil works commenced following land tenure transfer to GIICA.
Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Infrastructure Program
A $7.1 billion venue infrastructure program delivered by the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) and jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments. The program covers 17 new and upgraded sporting venues across Queensland, headlined by the new 63,000-seat Brisbane Stadium at Victoria Park, a National Aquatic Centre, and the Brisbane Athletes Village. Delivery partner Unite32 drives construction planning, with major early works underway.
Queensland Cancer Centre
The Queensland Cancer Centre is a major health infrastructure project planned at the Herston Health Precinct adjoining the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. Delivered under Queensland Health's Capital Expansion Program, the dedicated cancer facility is scoped to provide comprehensive cancer care, inpatient beds, clinical research facilities, and advanced therapy suites. The project is progressing through detailed procurement and planning reviews.
Brisbane Stadium (Victoria Park)
The Brisbane Stadium at Victoria Park is a proposed 63,000-seat multi-purpose stadium to serve as the main venue for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Coordinated by the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA), the $3.4 billion stadium will host opening/closing ceremonies and athletics before converting into the primary home for AFL and cricket. Early site investigations and legacy precinct planning commenced in 2026.
QUT Health and Wellness Precinct
The QUT Health and Wellness Precinct is a major institutional development proposed by Queensland University of Technology at its Kelvin Grove campus. Designed as a centrepiece of QUT's Campus Master Plan, the precinct will integrate advanced health research, clinical teaching, and translational biotechnology labs with proximity to the Herston Health Precinct. The project is currently in the strategic master planning and preliminary design stage targeting completion by 2032.
Zaria Residences Kelvin Grove
Boutique collection of 20 luxury apartments in the heart of Kelvin Grove, offering seamless connectivity to QUT campus, Royal Brisbane Hospital, and Brisbane CBD. Features include European appliances, hybrid timber flooring, ducted air-conditioning, and premium finishes. Mix of 6 x 1-bedroom, 7 x 2-bedroom, and 7 x 3-bedroom units across 3-4 storeys. Designed by Push Architecture with completion in early 2025. Provides affordable housing options in inner Brisbane with direct access to parklands.
7,791 residents of Kelvin Grove - Herston are employed, from a labour force of 8,225. Unemployment sits at 5.3%, with participation at 73.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 20,313, about 162% 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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A highly qualified labour pool defines Kelvin Grove - Herston, featuring prominent representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of 5.3%, and 0.8% estimated employment growth over the past year. Employed locals numbered 7,791 as of March 2026, while the jobless rate sits 0.9% higher than Greater Brisbane's 4.3%. Meanwhile, labour force participation remains steady at 73.7% compared to 70.1% across Greater Brisbane. Census records indicate that 23.6% of workers operated from home, though period conditions during Covid-19 lockdowns must be acknowledged. Health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training constitute the foremost employment sectors among the local workforce.
Professional & technical industries demonstrate an outsized local presence, employing 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, construction displays lower participation, engaging just 4.1% of local workers compared to 9.0% across Greater Brisbane. With 1.9 workers for every resident at the Census, the precinct operates as a major employment destination that draws in commuters from surrounding areas. AreaSearch evaluated SALM and ABS figures to show that employment grew by 0.8% during the 12 months leading up to March 2026, whereas the labour force expanded by 2.3%, which led to an increase of 1.4 percentage points in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2% alongside labour force growth of 3.4%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point increase. Jobs and Skills Australia provides national employment forecasts from Mar-26 that can help illuminate potential future demand in Kelvin Grove - Herston. These projections span five and ten-year intervals and have been overlaid with the local employment profile to estimate growth trends. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth rates vary considerably. When these industry-specific forecasts are applied to Kelvin Grove - Herston's employment composition, local employment is estimated to rise by 7.2% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, noting that this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections.
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Median household income in Kelvin Grove - Herston is $1,759 a week (about $91,000 a year), with median personal income at $784 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,530 a year against an average of $83,699. The average runs 45% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate a median taxpayer income of $57,530 and an average income of $83,699 across the Kelvin Grove - Herston SA2. These figures place the precinct among the upper echelons nationally, contrasting with Greater Brisbane benchmarks of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Accounting for an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modelled values reach roughly $64,065 (median) and $93,207 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings sit in the mid-range between the 45th and 50th percentiles.
A cohort of 3,882 individuals, representing 30.9% of the population, earns within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring broader metropolitan patterns where 33.3% occupy this tier. Affordability constraints are pronounced, with uncommitted earnings at 79.5% (ranking at the 46th percentile), while the area occupies the 7th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kelvin Grove - Herston had 3,953 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 34% detached houses and 57% apartments. 22% are owned with a mortgage, 64% rented and 14% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,080 a month, a total housing cost higher than 84% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records show that dwellings across Kelvin Grove - Herston were divided into 34.0% houses and 66.0% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), differing from the Brisbane metro split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright home ownership trailed the broader metropolitan benchmark, standing at 14.1%, while 21.6% of properties were mortgaged and 64.3% were occupied by renters. Median monthly mortgage payments reached $2,080, noticeably higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, with median weekly rent recording $400 against $380 regionally. On a national level, mortgage commitments in Kelvin Grove - Herston outstrip the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kelvin Grove - Herston counted 3,953 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,886 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 85% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 53.8%, encompassing 21.9% couples without children, 20.5% couples with children, and 9.1% single parent families. Non-family living situations make up 46.2% of residences, consisting of lone person households at 30.3% and group households at 16.0%. Average occupancy stands at a median of 2.3 people per household, lower than the Greater Brisbane standard of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
52.2% of adults in Kelvin Grove - Herston hold a university qualification, including 32.1% with a bachelor degree and 16.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 89% of areas nationally. A further 11.2% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 4,220 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,141 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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Higher education qualifications in Kelvin Grove - Herston sit well above broader state and national standards, with 52.2% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 25.7% in QLD and 30.4% nationally. This strong educational profile positions the precinct favourably for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees form the largest segment at 32.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 16.0% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Technical and vocational credentials represent 20.3% of attainment among residents aged 15+, comprising certificates (11.2%) and advanced diplomas (9.1%). Formal study engagement is elevated across the precinct, with 44.2% of residents active in educational programs.
Breaking down this cohort, tertiary education engages 24.9%, secondary education involves 6.9%, and primary education accounts for 6.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Kelvin Grove - Herston means driving: households keep an average of 0.8 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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76.1% of residents in Kelvin Grove - Herston report no long-term health condition. 3.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.4 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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Health assessments by AreaSearch identify noticeable wellness pressures across the community, evaluated through prevalence rates for chronic illness and mortality, with recurring conditions evident across younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance coverage is prominent, held by roughly 61% of residents (7,639 people). This exceeds Greater Brisbane coverage levels of 55.8% as well as the national standard of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions rank as the most widespread diagnosed illnesses locally, affecting 6.5% and 11.2% of the population respectively, though 76.1% of residents report being free from any medical condition compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
The working-age cohort demonstrates strong vitality and minimal chronic illness. Seniors aged 65 and over represent 5.5% of the community (687 people), a smaller share than the 15.0% recorded across Greater Brisbane. Well-being metrics for older residents sit above average, achieving higher nationwide percentiles than the general resident base.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
40.9% of Kelvin Grove - Herston residents were born overseas and 31.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 81% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.7%) and Australian (18.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The demographic profile of Kelvin Grove - Herston reflects pronounced multicultural depth, with 40.9% of residents born abroad and 31.8% speaking non-English languages at home. Christianity forms the principal religious affiliation, comprising 31.6% of residents. The most noticeable divergence from metropolitan norms appears in Judaism, representing 0.3% of the community compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding parental heritage, English ancestry ranks highest in Kelvin Grove - Herston at 21.7% of the populace (beneath the 26.8% regional figure), followed by Australian at 18.6% and Other at 13.9%. Notable variations also emerge among other backgrounds, with Vietnamese accounting for 1.5% (compared to 0.8% across the region), Korean representing 0.9% (vs 0.5%), and French making up 0.8% (vs 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kelvin Grove - Herston is 27, younger than 98% of areas nationally. That is 2 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 55.2% 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 of Kelvin Grove - Herston concentrates heavily among young, childless adults. By August 2026 figures, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 41.0% of the populace versus 30.6% in Greater Brisbane, whereas retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) constitute 5.5% against a 15.0% regional proportion. The median age is an estimated 27 as at August 2026, dropping from 29 at the 2021 Census, which sits 9 years below Greater Brisbane's Census figure of 36 and well below the national Census median of 38. The 25 - 44 cohort has expanded from 37.3% at the Census to an estimated 41.0% of the population.
By 2041, middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) are projected to account for the largest numeric intake, adding 791 residents (42%) to reach 2,657, while retiree and elderly cohorts are expected to experience the fastest proportional growth, increasing by 68% to 1,155 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kelvin Grove - Herston
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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 20 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 58 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,165 at the 2021 Census → 12,565 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 (305031126). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.