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Kingaroy Surrounds - South has an estimated 4,471 residents, up from 4,157 at the 2021 Census — a change of 314 people, or 7.6%. Growth has averaged 1.6% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 50.0% 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the community of Kingaroy Surrounds - South accounts for approximately 4,471 residents as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 314 people (7.6%) following the 2021 Census, when the headcount stood at 4,157 people. Such movements are derived using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 4,469 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 31 validated new addresses registered following the Census date. With these numbers, the demographic density settles at 1.9 persons per square kilometer, ensuring considerable personal room. Outpacing the broader SA3 area (6.7%), the local 7.6% rise since the 2021 census positions the locality at the forefront of regional expansion.
Net gains were predominantly underpinned by interstate migration, responsible for roughly 50.0% of recent population additions, though natural growth and overseas migration likewise made positive contributions. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia modeling across individual SA2 zones, published in 2024 with 2022 serving as the baseline year. For SA2 territories lacking this coverage and across horizons beyond 2032, Queensland State Government SA2 series issued in 2023 relying on 2021 records are incorporated. Because these state figures omit breakdowns by age group, AreaSearch allocates proportional growth distributions aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, drawing on 2022 benchmarks) across each age bracket. Factoring in these anticipated demographic shifts, population growth is set to track slightly under the midpoint for regional Australia, adding 287 persons by 2041 according to current annual ERP benchmarks, which translates to an overall rise of 6.4% across the 16 years.
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60 new dwellings have been approved in Kingaroy Surrounds - South over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That places the area in the 55th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Annual residential approvals in Kingaroy Surrounds - South average roughly 12 dwellings, totaling 60 homes sanctioned across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because approximately 5.8 people arrived each year per new residence constructed over the prior 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), additions to housing stock trail inbound demand considerably, typically driving buyer competition and upward pricing pressure. However, with typical construction costs running at $389,000—under the regional benchmark—the market offers more accessible entry points for buyers. Furthermore, commercial building approvals reached $8.3 million during this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential orientation of the district.
When evaluated against Rest of Qld, Kingaroy Surrounds - South generates about three-quarters the volume of per-capita residential approvals, placing it in the 45th percentile nationwide, which curtails buyer selection and bolsters interest in established properties. This rate also sits below national standards, highlighting an established market with potential development constraints. Furthermore, recent building permits consist exclusively of detached houses, maintaining the low-density fabric of the area while catering to buyers prioritizing open space. A ratio of roughly 345 people locally per residential approval illustrates an unhurried, subdued development landscape. According to demographic projections from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Kingaroy Surrounds - South is positioned to welcome 285 residents by 2041. At prevailing building rates, residential supply appears poised to satisfy incoming demand, providing advantageous purchasing conditions while allowing for potential population growth beyond current estimates.
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AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kingaroy Surrounds - South, worth an estimated $1.55 billion. A further 149 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $137.2 billion. 49 are already under construction and 94 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, energy and residential development. 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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Major infrastructure developments, planning initiatives, and regional capital projects serve as vital catalysts for community growth. AreaSearch has tracked 22 specific projects expected to shape the local environment. Notable initiatives include the D'Aguilar Highway (Yarraman - Kingaroy), various locations, improve safety, South Burnett Renewable Energy Hub, Taabinga Industrial Estate, as well as the Kingaroy Youth Park Redevelopment: Stage 1, with key details provided below.
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D'Aguilar Highway (Yarraman - Kingaroy), various locations, improve safety
The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads is delivering safety improvements across 24km of the D'Aguilar Highway between Nanango and Kingaroy. Works encompass wide centre line treatments, dedicated right-turn lanes, audio-tactile line marking, pavement strengthening, and key intersection upgrades. The ongoing package of works is scheduled for completion in 2026.
Taabinga Industrial Estate
Taabinga Industrial Estate comprises a 4.8-hectare undeveloped site designated for medium-impact industrial development[cite: 1]. Managed by Economic Development Queensland, the flat and regular-shaped parcel is positioned adjacent to established manufacturing and engineering precincts 2.7 km south of the Kingaroy CBD[cite: 1]. The site provides strategic regional industrial opportunities tailored for food processing, logistics, and light-to-medium fabrication[cite: 1].
E.E. Muir and Sons Fertiliser Processing Plant
Council-approved addition of a small fertiliser processing and blending facility at the existing E.E. Muir and Sons site. The plant is expected to produce up to 1000 tonnes per year to service local growers and support on-farm productivity, with around 15 ongoing jobs.
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.
Kingaroy Country Motel Expansion
Expansion of the existing 20-unit Kingaroy Country Motel to add 10 new short-term accommodation units. The proposal includes new accessible rooms, conference facilities, and upgraded off-street parking to accommodate regional visitors and corporate travelers.
Kingaroy Youth Park Redevelopment: Stage 1
South Burnett CTC (CTC) is delivering Stage 1 works at the Kingaroy Youth Park precinct on Somerset Street to expand youth, family and homelessness support services. Scope includes a new welcoming reception, community undercover area, chat rooms, amenities, staff offices and landscaping/car parking, replacing the ageing shed beside the skate park. The project is equally funded by the Australian Government's Growing Regions Program and CTC, each contributing 1.98 million AUD, for a total of 3.968 million AUD, with additional support from the Tarong Community Partnership Fund.Local Kingaroy builder Favier Building Industries was awarded the construction tender, with works commencing October 2025. As of February 2026 the subfloor framing and flooring had been completed, with CTC targeting practical completion by 30 June 2026. CTC services continue to operate on site throughout construction.
Harris Road Short-Term Accommodation Complex
Development of a 14-unit short-term accommodation facility situated at the intersection of Harris Road and Hodge Street in Kingaroy. The scheme comprises self-contained units aimed at business travelers and regional visitors, incorporating on-site car parking and associated landscaping. Approval was granted by South Burnett Regional Council to support growing demand for short-stay lodging in the area.
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.
2,565 residents of Kingaroy Surrounds - South are employed, from a labour force of 2,625. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 70.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,769, about 84% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour pool across Kingaroy Surrounds - South features an even blend of blue-collar and professional occupations, underpinned by a solid footprint in industrial and manufacturing operations, a minimal jobless rate of 2.3%, and an estimated 7.0% increase in local employment across the previous year. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,565, while unemployment tracked 1.6% lower than the Regional Qld figure of 3.9%, alongside an elevated labour participation rate of 70.2% compared to 64.2% across Regional Qld. Census records indicate that 16.2% of workers operated from home, though this figure reflects the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.
Locally resident workers are predominantly engaged in agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, as well as retail trade. Representation in agriculture, forestry & fishing is especially prominent, tracking at 4.8 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 11.1% of local employment, trailing the 16.1% seen throughout Regional Qld. Comparing Census daytime workforce figures against resident totals indicates a comparatively constrained internal job base. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures indicates that throughout the 12 months leading to March 2026, employment expanded by 7.0% as the workforce grew by 5.4%, reducing joblessness by 1.5 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced an employment uptick of 0.1% alongside 0.3% labour force growth, with unemployment increasing by 0.1 percentage points. Future staffing requirements across Kingaroy Surrounds - South can also be assessed against national occupational projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. These five-year and ten-year models have been mapped to local industry structures to outline prospective employment paths. Nationally, overall jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry growth varies widely. Applying these sectoral trajectories to the Kingaroy Surrounds - South workforce suggests an employment expansion of 5.0% over five years and 11.3% over ten years (note that this reflects a baseline weighting extrapolation for illustration rather than a local demographic forecast).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kingaroy Surrounds - South is $1,361 a week (about $71,000 a year), with median personal income at $636 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,858 a year against an average of $55,106. 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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Aggregated postcode data from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that the Kingaroy Surrounds - South SA2 registered a median taxable earnings figure of $45,858 and an average of $55,106. These outcomes trail broader nationwide levels as well as Regional Qld, which recorded a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593. Accounting for an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, estimated earnings as of March 2026 stand at approximately $51,067 (median) and $61,366 (average). Based on Census 2021 findings, individual, family, and household earnings across Kingaroy Surrounds - South sit between the 16th and 24th percentiles across Australia.
Furthermore, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket encompasses 31.9% of residents (1,426 individuals), closely aligning with the regional proportion of 31.7%. Accommodation expenses remain contained, leaving 89.7% of income retained, though overall disposable funds track below average at the 32nd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kingaroy Surrounds - South had 1,486 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,227 a month. Rent absorbs 18.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, the residential landscape of Kingaroy Surrounds - South was composed of 99.1% houses and 0.9% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Regional Qld where houses accounted for 76.4% and other dwellings made up 23.6%. Outright ownership in Kingaroy Surrounds - South stood significantly above Regional Qld at 48.3%, while 34.5% of homes were mortgaged and 17.2% were rented. Monthly median mortgage costs were considerably lower than the Regional Qld average, sitting at $1,227 versus $1,655, while weekly median rent was $250 compared to $345 across Regional Qld.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Kingaroy Surrounds - South are markedly below the Australian benchmark of $1,863, with rents similarly tracking well under the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kingaroy Surrounds - South counted 1,486 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,598 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 38% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 75.8%, featuring couples without children (38.2%), couples with children (28.1%), and single parent families (8.4%). The remaining 24.2% consists of non-family arrangements, encompassing lone person dwellings at 21.9% and group residences at 2.1%. The area's median household size of 2.5 people aligns directly with the Regional Qld standard.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.0% of adults in Kingaroy Surrounds - South hold a university qualification, including 10.1% with a bachelor degree and 1.1% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 88% of areas nationally. A further 32.1% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 268 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 932 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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Attainment figures point to educational hurdles in the district, where the tertiary graduation rate of 13.0% sits well below the nationwide benchmark of 30.4%, highlighting a clear focus area for future academic programs. Bachelor degrees account for the largest share at 10.1%, with graduate diplomas representing 1.8% and postgraduate qualifications at 1.1%. Conversely, technical and practical qualifications are prevalent, with 42.4% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including certificates (32.1%) and advanced diplomas (10.3%). Current participation in formal study is substantial across the community, with 28.3% of residents enrolled in education programs.
This cohort includes 11.6% attending primary school, 10.5% in secondary education, and 1.8% engaged in higher education.
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Getting around Kingaroy Surrounds - South means driving: households keep an average of 2.0 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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65.8% of residents in Kingaroy Surrounds - South report no long-term health condition. 6.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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 indicators in Kingaroy Surrounds - South align closely with nationwide norms according to AreaSearch data on chronic conditions and mortality rates, exhibiting typical prevalence patterns across both older and younger age groups, while private health insurance uptake is notably low at around 47% of the populace (~2,119 people). This trails the Regional Qld benchmark of 52.5% as well as the national standard of 55.7%. The primary medical diagnoses recorded across the population are arthritis (9.8%) and mental health conditions (9.3%), with 65.8% of individuals reporting no long-term illnesses, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Chronic conditions are somewhat elevated among working-age individuals. Residents aged 65 and over represent 24.1% of the population (1,079 people), surpassing the 20.3% share observed across Regional Qld. Among older residents, health metrics remain solid, outperforming national percentiles for the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Kingaroy Surrounds - South is largely Australian-born, at 92.9% of residents, with 1.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.3%) and English (32.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demographic indicators show that Kingaroy Surrounds - South maintains a lower degree of cultural diversity, with Australian citizens making up 89.9% of the population, 92.9% born within Australia, and 98.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 59.9% of local residents, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parental birthplace, Australian heritage is the most widespread in Kingaroy Surrounds - South at 33.3%, notably higher than the regional level of 26.5%, followed by English at 32.0% and German at 8.2%.
Other distinct community representations include Australian Aboriginal ancestry at 2.8% (compared to 3.9% regionally), Scottish at 8.0% (versus 7.8%), and Irish at 7.9% (versus 8.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kingaroy Surrounds - South is 46, older than 81% of areas nationally. 21.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution of Kingaroy Surrounds - South largely mirrors Regional Qld, with the most pronounced difference across age brackets standing at 6.4 percentage points. As at August 2026, AreaSearch calculates a median age of 46, matching the 2021 Census outcome while sitting 5 years above the Regional Qld Census median of 41 and above the national Census benchmark of 38. Since the Census, the proportion of seniors and retirees aged 65+ has increased from 21.9% to an estimated 24.1%. Projecting forward to 2041, the largest expansion is anticipated across the 25 - 44 cohort, rising by 201 residents (24%) to reach 1,055, whereas reductions are projected among young adults, children, middle-aged cohorts, and younger retirees.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kingaroy Surrounds - South
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 31 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,157 at the 2021 Census → 4,471 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 (319021507). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.