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Kingaroy Surrounds - North has an estimated 10,042 residents, up from 9,490 at the 2021 Census — a change of 552 people, or 5.8%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 112 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 85.6% of that increase. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to calculations by AreaSearch, the population of Kingaroy Surrounds - North is approximately 10,042 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 552 residents (5.8%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 9,490 individuals. This variation is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 10,038 as of June 2025 alongside an extra 112 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. Such population levels result in a density of 2.3 persons per square kilometer, indicating a setting with generous personal space. The 5.8% post-census growth of Kingaroy Surrounds - North is within 0.8 percentage points of the wider SA3 area (6.6%), indicating competitive local growth drivers.
Population expansion in this locality was mostly stimulated by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 85.6% of total population increases over recent periods. AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. In instances where SA2 areas lack this coverage, or for periods past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 data are used. Note that these state-level projections omit age breakdowns; consequently, where applied, AreaSearch distributes proportional growth weights matching the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 data) across age groups. Factoring in these projected demographic transitions, population growth is anticipated to run slightly under the median for regional locations nationwide, with the area projected to add 545 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, indicating an overall increase of 5.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
191 new dwellings have been approved in Kingaroy Surrounds - North over the past five years, an average of 38 a year. That places the area in the 68th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 29 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 93% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 26, well below 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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Kingaroy Surrounds - North has recorded approximately 38 new residential approvals annually, culminating in 191 homes over the previous 5 financial years. During FY-26 to date, 24 approvals have been logged. With an average of 2.7 new residents per year per household over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demonstrating solid demand that underpins property values, new residences are being constructed with an average value of $290,000—below regional averages—indicating more budget-friendly housing choices for buyers. Furthermore, $13.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered during this financial year, showing moderate commercial building activity.
Compared to Rest of Qld, Kingaroy Surrounds - North shows slightly elevated development activity (20.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year period), preserving solid choices for buyers while reinforcing existing real estate values. Recent building activity consists of 93.0% detached houses and 7.0% medium and high-density dwellings, maintaining the low-density character of the area with a focus on stand-alone houses that appeal to buyers seeking space. The region averages roughly 239 people per residential approval, highlighting a low density market. Looking forward, Kingaroy Surrounds - North is projected to add 541 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). Under prevailing construction rates, residential supply appears positioned to satisfy demand, establishing positive terms for purchasers while potentially paving the way for expansion that outpaces current predictions.
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 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kingaroy Surrounds - North, worth an estimated $3 million. A further 157 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $146 billion. 49 are already under construction and 94 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development 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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Few elements impact local performance as directly as changes to regional infrastructure, key projects, and planning changes. A total of 7 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the region. Principal developments include the Wondai Haly Street Retail Development, Kingaroy Water for Growth, South Burnett Rail Trail Expansion, and the South Burnett Renewable Energy Hub, with the list below highlighting those of greatest significance.
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Goomeri Water and Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrades
Gympie Regional Council is delivering comprehensive modernization upgrades across the Goomeri Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and Sewage Treatment Plant (STP). The project introduces new hardness-reduction and aeration technology to manage algal bloom risks and saline waste, alongside enhanced biological treatment and automation at the wastewater facility to ensure long-term environmental compliance.
Wondai Haly Street Retail Development
Modern retail store with 30 car parks and four short-stay parking bays on former Mick Boisen store site. Development to revitalize Wondai town centre commercial district with contemporary shopping and business premises.
South Burnett Rail Trail Expansion
The South Burnett Rail Trail is a 43 km sealed shared path from Kingaroy to Murgon, forming the southern section of the larger 88 km Kilkivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail, with a further 7.9 km unsealed extension north to the Moffatdale Winery Route turn-off. Managed by South Burnett Regional Council with the volunteer South Burnett Rail Trail Users Association, the trail network continues to expand through additional signposted loop rides, the Moffatdale Winery Route, mountain bike parks at Wondai and Gordonbrook Dam, and the Link Route connecting to the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail via Nanango and Yarraman.Ongoing community advocacy and council planning are focused on further trail upgrades, eco-tourism investment, and potential extensions to the broader regional trail network.
Kingaroy Water for Growth
South Burnett Regional Council is delivering the Kingaroy Water for Growth / Gordonbrook Off Stream Storage Project to improve Kingaroy's water security and support agricultural irrigation. The project includes a new 150ML off-stream raw water storage at the Kingaroy Water Treatment Plant, connection works including a 300mm water main, upgrades related to Gordonbrook Dam, and associated regional water infrastructure. Council notices in December 2025 confirm construction works were progressing at Treatment Plant Road, Gordonbrook.
Hillview Estate
Hillview Estate is a residential masterplanned community located in Kingaroy. Featuring a mix of modern residential lots, it provides access to essential regional infrastructure including local schools, shopping centres, parks, and sporting facilities.
South Burnett Renewable Energy Hub
The South Burnett Renewable Energy Hub is a regional cluster of renewable generation and storage projects centred on the Tarong precinct, around 30 km west of Kingaroy. The hub's flagship project is the 436.5 MW Tarong West Wind Farm, comprising up to 97 Vestas wind turbines (each 4.5 MW, up to 280 metres tall) across about 19,000 hectares of grazing land near Kumbia and Ironpot. The wind farm received state development approval in August 2024 and federal EPBC approval in February 2026, with construction targeted to commence in late 2026 and commercial operation expected from around 2028.Once operating it is expected to power up to 230,000 homes and support around 200 construction jobs and 15 ongoing roles. The wind farm is being developed by RES, with Stanwell holding exclusivity to negotiate a long-term offtake Power Purchase Agreement after transferring its acquisition option to a private investor. The hub also includes the 300 MW / 600 MWh Tarong Battery Energy Storage System (164 Tesla Megapack 2XL units, installed by Yurika), which commenced commercial operations in February 2026, and the operational 40 MW Kingaroy Solar Farm developed and owned by Metlen (formerly Mytilineos), located approximately 1 km east of Kingaroy and completed in 2024. Together the projects support Queensland's Energy Roadmap and the conversion of the Tarong site into a clean energy hub.
Harris Road Short-Term Accommodation Complex
Construction of 14-unit short-term accommodation complex at corner of Harris Road and Hodge Street. Modern self-contained units targeting business travelers and tourist market with central location and contemporary amenities.
Broadway Hotel Redevelopment
Demolition of the fire-damaged Broadway Hotel and adjoining structures, and construction of a modern two-storey hotel with ground-floor restaurant/bar and bottle shop, plus 18 short-stay accommodation units on the upper level and on-site parking. Cross-block pedestrian link proposed between Glendon Street and Kingaroy Street.
4,116 residents of Kingaroy Surrounds - North are employed, from a labour force of 4,425. Unemployment sits at 7.0%, with participation at 53.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.5% 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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Kingaroy Surrounds - North possesses a balanced labor force consisting of white and blue collar jobs, with a solid footprint in essential services fields, an unemployment rate of 7.0%, and an estimated employment growth of 9.7% over the previous year. As of March 2026, 4,116 local citizens are employed, while the unemployment rate is 3.1% higher than the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%, highlighting potential for progress, and workforce participation remains notably low (53.4% relative to 64.3% in Regional Qld). According to Census data, a moderate 13.6% of residents worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind.
Resident employment is clustered in agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The region displays a highly distinct concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where employment figures reach 4.4 times the regional average. In contrast, accommodation & food services has a smaller footprint at 4.2% compared to the regional average of 8.3%. The area appears to present restricted local job options, as shown by the comparison of the Census working population against the resident population. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, employment rose by 9.7% and the labor force grew by 5.4% over the 12 months leading to March 2026, resulting in a 3.6 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. This stands in contrast to Regional Qld, which saw employment rise by 0.1%, the labor force grow by 0.3%, and unemployment increase by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context on prospective future demand in Kingaroy Surrounds - North. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local industry profile to model expansion trajectories. Although total national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of growth varies widely by industry. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local employment distribution in Kingaroy Surrounds - North indicates local employment would grow by 5.5% over five years and 12.2% over ten years (note this is a direct weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kingaroy Surrounds - North is $950 a week (about $49,000 a year), with median personal income at $490 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,341 a year against an average of $46,263. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode level ATO statistics published for financial year 2023, the Kingaroy Surrounds - North SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $41,341 alongside an average income of $46,263. This sits below national averages and compares with figures of $53,146 and $66,593 across Regional Qld respectively. Accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current projections suggest levels of approximately $46,037 (median) and $51,518 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household, family and individual earnings in Kingaroy Surrounds - North all sit between the 2nd and 3rd percentiles across Australia.
Income analysis shows that the $400 - 799 weekly earnings bracket accounts for 32.6% of the population (3,273 individuals), whereas the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the largest in the region at 31.7%. The presence of 41.8% of the population in weekly income brackets below $800 highlights economic difficulties for a large segment of the community. Although housing expenses are low with 88.4% of earnings retained, overall disposable income ranks only in the 5th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kingaroy Surrounds - North had 3,513 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 2% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 45% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $180 a week and the median mortgage repayment $992 a month. Rent absorbs 18.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing types in Kingaroy Surrounds - North at the time of the latest Census stood at 95.0% separate houses and 5.0% other housing options (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to Regional Qld's breakdown of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Furthermore, home ownership rates in Kingaroy Surrounds - North stood well above the Regional Qld level at 45.3%, with remaining homes being serviced by a mortgage (24.5%) or occupied by tenants (30.2%). The median monthly home loan payment in the locality was far below the Regional Qld average at $992, and the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $180, compared to Regional Qld averages of $1,655 and $345.
Across Australia, mortgage payments in Kingaroy Surrounds - North are notably lower than the national average of $1,863, and rents are also significantly below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kingaroy Surrounds - North counted 3,513 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,717 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 86% of areas nationally, against 32% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of households at 66.6%, which includes 20.2% couples with children, 31.6% couples without children, and 13.4% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 33.4%, with single-person households at 30.5% and group living situations representing 2.8% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.4 residents is slightly below the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.2% of adults in Kingaroy Surrounds - North hold a university qualification, including 8.1% with a bachelor degree and 1.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 96% of areas nationally. A further 29.7% hold a vocational qualification. 13 schools serve the area, with 1,247 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 861 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The locality experiences educational hurdles, with university graduation rates (11.2%) sitting well below the national average of 30.4%. This represents both a difficulty and a chance for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Practical and technical capabilities are highly represented, with 38.4% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.7%) and certificates (29.7%). Enrollment rates in education are remarkably high, with 28.1% of residents currently participating in formal study. This figure includes 12.9% in primary schooling, 9.3% in secondary schooling, and 1.7% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Kingaroy Surrounds - North means driving: households keep an average of 1.4 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.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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59.8% of residents in Kingaroy Surrounds - North report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 91% of areas nationally. 9.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Significant health issues are apparent throughout Kingaroy Surrounds - North, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality statistics and chronic disease trends, with various health issues impacting both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally low at around 46% of the population (~4,649 people). This compares to 52.5% across Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues recorded in the region were arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 10.7 and 8.6% of residents, respectively, while 59.8% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Residents of working age experience notable health difficulties with high rates of chronic illness. The area has 27.6% of its population aged 65 and over (2,770 people), which exceeds the 20.4% figure for Regional Qld. Health indicators for older residents show some challenges, with national rankings pointing to poorer health than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Kingaroy Surrounds - North is largely Australian-born, at 92.0% of residents, with 2.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (29.1%) and English (26.9%). 15.1% 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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Kingaroy Surrounds - North displays lower levels of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 88.6% of the population, 92.0% of residents born in Australia, and 97.3% using only English at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation in Kingaroy Surrounds - North, accounting for 58.5% of the population. This compare to 52.2% recorded across Regional Qld. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (based on parents' country of birth), the three most common groups in Kingaroy Surrounds - North are Australian at 29.1% of the population, English at 26.9%, and Australian Aboriginal at 15.1%, which is significantly higher than the regional average of 3.9%.
Furthermore, there are clear variations in other ethnic groups: German background is highly represented at 8.2% of Kingaroy Surrounds - North (compared to 4.7% regionally), Samoan sits at 0.1% (compared to 0.2% regionally) and Filipino is at 0.8% (compared to 0.9% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kingaroy Surrounds - North is 47, older than 84% of areas nationally. 20.8% 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 Kingaroy Surrounds - North is 47 years, which is notably higher than the Regional Qld median of 41 and substantially older than the national median of 38. Compared to the Regional Qld average, the 65 - 74 demographic is highly represented (14.3% locally), whereas the 35 - 44 cohort is under-represented (8.5%). Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has expanded from 8.5% to 10.4% of the population, and the 0 to 4 group rose from 4.9% to 6.2%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 demographic fell from 13.4% to 11.2% and the 45 to 54 group declined from 12.5% to 11.0%.
Age models suggest the demographic makeup of Kingaroy Surrounds - North will shift substantially by 2041. The 25 to 34 age bracket is expected to grow significantly, increasing by 224 people (23%) from 965 to 1,190. Notably, the combined cohorts aged 65+ will make up 60% of overall population growth, illustrating the aging profile of the community. Conversely, population drops are expected for the 45 to 54 and 5 to 14 demographics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kingaroy Surrounds - North
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 112 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,490 at the 2021 Census → 10,042 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 (319021506). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.