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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 AreaSearch's evaluation, the population of Kingaroy Surrounds - South stands at approximately 4,471 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 314 residents (7.6%) from the 2021 Census, when 4,157 people were recorded. This population shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 4,469 combined with 30 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 1.9 persons per square kilometer, indicating a low-density environment with substantial space per inhabitant. Growing at 7.6% since the 2021 census, Kingaroy Surrounds - South outpaced the broader SA3 region (6.6%), establishing it as a local growth frontrunner.
Interstate migration was the primary driver of this growth, accounting for roughly 50.0% of the population increase in recent times, though other factors like natural increase and overseas migration also made positive contributions. AreaSearch incorporates the 2024 population projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia, which use 2022 as their baseline year. In instances where specific SA2 locations lack this data, or for projections extending past 2032, the Queensland State Government's 2023 release (based on 2021 data) is used instead. Because the state-level projections do not break down numbers by age groups, AreaSearch distributes growth across age brackets using proportional weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 baseline data). Looking at these forecasted demographic trends, the area is anticipated to experience population expansion slightly below the national median for regional locations, with the population projected to rise by 288 people by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, translating to a total growth of 6.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
54 new dwellings have been approved in Kingaroy Surrounds - South over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That is 2.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 17, running ahead of 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 - South averages approximately 10 residential development approvals annually, with a total of 54 dwellings approved over the last 5 financial years. In the current financial year of FY-26, 16 approvals have been documented so far. Given that an average of 6.5 additional residents moved to the area for every new home constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, demand is running well ahead of supply, a dynamic that commonly escalates buyer competition and elevates prices, even as new dwellings carry an average building cost of $278,000—a figure below the regional standard that indicates more budget-friendly purchasing options.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $8.3 million during the current financial year, highlighting the dominant residential nature of the locality. In comparison to the Rest of Qld, the rate of new residential approvals per capita in Kingaroy Surrounds - South is roughly three-quarters as high, placing it in the 34th percentile of all analyzed locations nationwide, which points to relatively restricted options for purchasers while driving demand for existing housing stock. This development pace sits below the national average, reflecting an established locality and pointing to possible planning constraints. Additionally, recent building activity has consisted exclusively of detached houses, maintaining the low-density profile of the area and appealing to buyers seeking extra space. The ratio of 469 residents for each dwelling approval highlights a quiet development landscape with low building activity. Projections for the population suggest that Kingaroy Surrounds - South will add 286 residents by 2041, starting from the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. The current volume of construction appears to match these future requirements, supporting balanced market conditions without driving major price appreciation.
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 - South, worth an estimated $1.55 billion. A further 150 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $135.6 billion. 51 are already under construction and 90 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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Developments in local infrastructure, major construction works, and regional planning guidelines represent key influences on local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 22 projects that are expected to impact the immediate region. Prominent initiatives include safety upgrades at multiple locations along the D'Aguilar Highway (Yarraman - Kingaroy), the South Burnett Renewable Energy Hub, the Taabinga Industrial Estate, and Stage 1 of the Kingaroy Youth Park Redevelopment, with the following index highlighting those of greatest significance.
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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.
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.
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].
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 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.
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.
Kingaroy Transformation Project
Complete redevelopment of Kingaroy town centre involving road, footpath, water and waste-water infrastructure upgrades. Modern smart country precinct with underground conduits, LED lighting, inclusive accessibility features and economic enabling infrastructure.
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.
2,565 residents of Kingaroy Surrounds - South are employed, from a labour force of 2,625. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 70.1%. 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 labor force in Kingaroy Surrounds - South is evenly distributed between blue-collar and white-collar occupations, with a robust presence in industrial and manufacturing fields, an unemployment rate of only 2.3%, and an estimated job growth rate of 7.0% over the preceding year. There were 2,565 employed residents as of March 2026, with the local unemployment rate sitting 1.6% lower than the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, while labor force participation is exceptionally high at 70.1% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a moderate 16.2% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The region exhibits a distinct concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where the proportion of jobs is 4.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance is less prevalent, employing 11.1% of the local workforce compared to 16.1% across Regional Qld. Comparing the count of the Census working population against the resident population suggests that local employment opportunities within the immediate area are relatively sparse. AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that for the year ending March 2026, the number of employed individuals rose by 7.0% and the active labor force expanded by 5.4%, resulting in a 1.5 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Regional Qld experienced employment growth of 0.1% and labor force growth of 0.3%, while its unemployment rate ticked up by 0.1 percentage points. Future local demand patterns can be contextualized using national employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry-specific rates onto the local employment distribution suggests Kingaroy Surrounds - South's jobs could grow by 5.0% over five years and 11.3% over ten years, noting this is a basic weighted projection for comparison and does not factor in local population forecasts.
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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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year show that incomes in the Kingaroy Surrounds - South SA2 are below national benchmarks, recording a median of $45,858 and an average of $55,106. In comparison, Regional Qld recorded a median income of $53,146 and an average of $66,593. Accounting for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimated values would be roughly $51,067 for the median and $61,366 for the average as of March 2026. According to Census records, local household, family, and individual incomes all rank between the 16th and 24th percentiles nationally.
The data indicates that 31.9% of the population (representing 1,426 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring the metropolitan area where 31.7% fall into this same range. Housing costs are generally manageable with residents retaining 89.7% of income, though disposable income is below the national average, placing in 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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An analysis of dwelling types in Kingaroy Surrounds - South from the most recent Census shows that houses made up 99.1% of the housing stock, with other dwelling types (such as apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative structures) accounting for 0.9%, compared to Regional Qld where houses represent 76.4% and other formats make up 23.6%. Furthermore, home ownership in Kingaroy Surrounds - South was considerably higher than the regional average, standing at 48.3%, while the remaining homes were either owned with a mortgage (34.5%) or occupied by tenants (17.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,227 was significantly below the Regional Qld average of $1,655, and the median weekly rent was $250, compared to $345 regionally.
On a national scale, mortgage costs in Kingaroy Surrounds - South are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs are also well below the national median 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 represent the vast majority of local households at 75.8% of the total, which includes 28.1% couples with children, 38.2% couples without children, and 8.4% single-parent households. Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 24.2%, consisting of lone-person households at 21.9% and group households at 2.1%. The area's median household occupancy of 2.5 residents is identical to the Regional Qld average.
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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Educational attainment in the area points to local challenges, with the proportion of residents holding a university qualification (13.0%) sitting well below the national level of 30.4%. This gap highlights both a difficulty and a potential focus area for educational development. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 10.1%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.8% and postgraduate degrees at 1.1%. Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 42.4% of the population aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 32.1%. Active participation in study is high throughout the community, with 28.3% of local residents currently engaged in some form of structured education.
Within this student population, 11.6% are attending primary school, 10.5% are in secondary school, and 1.8% are enrolled in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - 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.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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 are close to national medians, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the occurrence of chronic conditions, showing a typical spread of common health issues across younger and older demographics, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at roughly 47% of the population (~2,119 people). This compares to a rate of 52.5% across Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health challenges represent the most prevalent medical issues reported by local residents, affecting 9.8% and 9.3% of the population, respectively, while 65.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Among working-age individuals, the prevalence of chronic health issues sits above the average. Seniors aged 65 and older make up 23.2% of the population (totaling 1,039 people), which exceeds the Regional Qld proportion of 20.4%. Seniors in the area exhibit above-average health outcomes, with their national standings outperforming those of the general local 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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Kingaroy Surrounds - South shows lower levels of cultural diversity relative to broader benchmarks, with citizens making up 89.9% of the population, 92.9% of residents born within Australia, and 98.2% of households using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 59.9% of the population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Looking at ancestral background based on parents' place of birth, the three largest groups in Kingaroy Surrounds - South are Australian at 33.3% of the population (notably higher than the regional level of 26.5%), English at 32.0%, and German at 8.2%.
Other ethnic backgrounds show distinct distributions: Australian Aboriginal residents account for 2.8% of the local population (compared to 3.9% regionally), while those of Scottish descent represent 8.0% (compared to 7.8%) and Irish ancestry stands at 7.9% (compared to 8.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kingaroy Surrounds - South is 46, older than 81% of areas nationally. 21.8% 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 of 46 years in Kingaroy Surrounds - South is notably higher than the Regional Qld median of 41 and the national median of 38 years. Compared to Regional Qld, the area features a larger proportion of residents aged 55 - 64 (14.8%) and a smaller share of individuals aged 25 - 34 (9.3%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has increased from 10.5% to 12.5% of the local population, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 7.0% to 8.4%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 13.8% to 11.8%, while the 55 to 64 group declined from 15.9% to 14.8%.
By 2041, the age structure of Kingaroy Surrounds - South is projected to undergo notable adjustments. The 25 to 34 age bracket is expected to lead these shifts, growing by 32% (an increase of 133 people) to reach 550 from 416. In contrast, the 5 to 14 and 55 to 64 brackets are projected to experience decreases in population.
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 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 — 30 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 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 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 (319021507). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.