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Kingston (Qld) has an estimated 11,189 residents, up from 10,371 at the 2021 Census — a change of 818 people, or 7.9%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 60.0% of that increase. That puts 1,643 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count of Kingston reaches roughly 11,189 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 818 people (7.9%) relative to the 10,371 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such movement is calculated from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 11,172 dated June 2025 alongside 21 validated new addresses identified post-Census. Consequently, the local density stands at 1,643 persons per square kilometer, placing it above the national benchmark tracked by AreaSearch. Furthermore, Kingston outpaced the wider SA3 area (6.7%) with its 7.9% post-2021 Census expansion, establishing the suburb as a regional growth frontrunner.
Net gains were heavily underpinned by arrivals from abroad, which comprised roughly 60.0% of recent population additions. SA2-level projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (anchored to 2022) form the primary baseline for AreaSearch. Whenever an SA2 falls outside this coverage or extends beyond 2032, models incorporate the Queensland State Government SA2 series published in 2023 (benchmarked to 2021). Because state-level datasets lack detailed age breakdowns, AreaSearch scales age groups using proportional distributions derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 from 2022 data). Looking ahead, demographic patterns indicate future gains sitting within the bottom quartile nationally, with total residents projected to rise by 302 persons through 2041 relative to latest annual ERP tallies, representing an overall uplift of 2.5% across the 16 years.
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174 new dwellings have been approved in Kingston (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 34 a year. That places the area in the 55th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 35 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 71% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building consents across Kingston have averaged approximately 34 new homes yearly, totaling 174 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this identical period of the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), the locality absorbed an average of 2.9 new residents per year for every constructed dwelling, demonstrating solid underlying absorption that should help underpin real estate values. New residential construction registers an average value of $257,000, which sits beneath the broader regional benchmark and points to comparatively accessible price points for purchasers.
Furthermore, non-residential activity has been bolstered by $28.3 million in commercial approvals recorded during this financial year, underscoring ongoing business investment. Building activity within Kingston is relatively brisk when compared against Greater Brisbane (tracking 13.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), preserving inventory choice for purchasers while underpinning demand for established stock. Nevertheless, construction volume trails national rates, pointing toward broader market maturity as well as potential planning limits. Single-family detached houses constitute 71.0% of recent building activity, while 29.0% consists of medium and high-density housing, preserving suburban appeal suited for family buyers prioritizing space. A ratio of roughly 330 people per approval further reflects the established nature of the local market. Forecasts indicate that Kingston will gain 285 residents through to 2041 (benchmarked against the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Prevailing construction patterns suggest that upcoming housing additions will comfortably absorb incoming demand, providing favorable purchasing conditions and potentially enabling local demographic expansion to outstrip current projections.
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 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kingston (Qld), worth an estimated $11.8 billion. A further 84 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $34.7 billion. 25 are already under construction and 35 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and sports & recreation. 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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Local capital delivery, urban planning, and infrastructure upgrades exert an exceptional influence on community performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 43 projects poised to shape the district. Notable schemes include the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail, Water and Wastewater Capital Works Program, INNOVA Shailer Park - 7-9 Knobel Court, and Loganlea Road Upgrade, with key priority items outlined below.
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Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail
The 5.75 billion AUD Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project is a 20km rail corridor upgrade between Kuraby and Beenleigh. Key works include doubling the tracks from two to four, upgrading nine stations to meet modern accessibility standards, and removing five level crossings. The project features the relocation of Loganlea and Trinder Park stations, the implementation of the European Train Control System (ETCS), and significant active transport improvements. As of May 2026, the ActivUs Alliance (comprising CPB Contractors, Acciona, UGL, SMEC, and WSP) has commenced major construction on the rail package, while works on the Loganlea station relocation and open level crossing removals are also progressing.
Logan Water Capital Works Program
Ongoing capital works program delivering water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades across Logan City. Works include aged water meter replacement, wastewater pipeline relining, pump station upgrades at Waterford and Loganlea, a new trunk water main from Logan Village to Chambers Flat, sewer mains from Jimboomba to Cedar Grove, and upgrades to the Loganholme Wastewater Treatment Plant. A new Chambers Flat WWTP has secured $136 million in Queensland Government funding with design underway.
Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail
A key infrastructure investment to support growing travel demand between Brisbane, Logan and the Gold Coast ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The project will double the tracks from two to four along the 20km corridor between Kuraby and Beenleigh, deliver modern accessible station upgrades at nine precincts (Kuraby, Trinder Park, Woodridge, Kingston, Loganlea, Bethania, Edens Landing, Holmview and Beenleigh), remove five level crossings, and improve park n ride and active transport connections.Construction is underway at Kuraby and Loganlea, with the remaining station precincts in pre-construction design and community engagement.
Loganlea Station Relocation
Relocation of Loganlea station approximately 500m south of its current location to improve connectivity with the Logan Hospital, TAFE Queensland Loganlea campus, and Loganlea State High School. The project includes a new pedestrian footbridge, two new platforms with four-track capacity, a new station building, and an expanded park 'n' ride facility.
Parks Capital Works Program 2024/25
Annual program of park improvements including new playgrounds, sports facilities, walking paths, and landscaping across Logan City's parks and recreational areas.
Slacks Creek Recovery Plan
Long-term Logan City Council program restoring the Slacks Creek catchment through riparian rehabilitation, flood resilience improvements, wetland construction, fish passage, water quality initiatives, public open space upgrades and community activation. More than 90,000 native plants have been established along 2.5 km of creek corridor, with ongoing works continuing through the 2023-2028 implementation program.
Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct
Transformation of the historic 1907 Kingston Butter Factory into a vibrant cultural heritage and performing arts precinct featuring the Butterbox Theatre (220 capacity), Logan's largest outdoor events space (5,000 capacity), Living Museum of Logan, Logan City Historical Museum, Devon Pixies Tea House cafe in the restored workers' cottage, and purpose-built plaza with public art. The precinct hosts year-round programs of art, culture and entertainment including major festivals, concerts, live performances, night markets, farmers' markets, and community events celebrating Logan's rich cultural heritage and diversity.
Logan Indoor Sports Centre
AUD 142.1 million Olympic-standard multi-purpose indoor sports centre being delivered on the old Logan PCYC site at Logan Central as a venue for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The facility will feature nine indoor courts across two halls with capacity for 7,000 spectators, supporting basketball, netball, volleyball, futsal, handball, wheelchair rugby, sitting volleyball, wheelchair basketball, badminton, fencing, table tennis, and taekwondo. Demolition of the former PCYC structures began in early 2026 to clear the site for construction, which is expected to run from 2026 to 2028.The project is part of the AUD 7.1 billion Games Venues Infrastructure Program, jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments and delivered by the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA), with Logan City Council to become the venue owner and operator.
3,918 residents of Kingston (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 4,690. Unemployment sits at 16.5%, with participation at 55.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,135, about 91% 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 labor pool in Kingston displays an even distribution between blue-collar and white-collar roles, accompanied by substantial representation across industrial and manufacturing trades, alongside an overall unemployment rate of 16.5%. With 3,918 residents employed as of March 2026, local unemployment tracks 12.1% above Greater Brisbane's 4.3% benchmark, highlighting structural slack, while the labor participation rate of 55.1% trails well behind Greater Brisbane's 70.1%. Census records also reveal that just 6.1% of workers carried out their duties remotely from home, though historical Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be kept in mind.
Health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade represent the top industry employers for the neighborhood's workforce. Industrial manufacturing constitutes a distinct local specialization, holding an employment concentration 1.9 times the regional level. In contrast, professional & technical occupations represent just 2.8% of employment locally, compared with 8.9% regionally. Given the disparity between the local working population and resident counts recorded in the Census, this predominantly residential community generates a modest amount of internal employment. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures show that during the 12 months to March 2026, a 2.4% contraction in the labor force paired with a 4.8% reduction in jobs pushed the unemployment rate up by 2.2 percentage points. Conversely, Greater Brisbane saw employment expand by 3.2% alongside a 3.4% rise in labor force participation, resulting in a slight 0.1 percentage point increase. Additional perspective on future local requirements can be gleaned from Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26. These five- and ten-year projections have been modeled across the suburb's industry profile to gauge employment trajectories. Against nationwide job growth estimates of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry paths vary considerably. Weighting these projections against Kingston's sector composition suggests employment gains of 5.8% over five years and 12.4% over ten years (note that this represents an illustrative weighted extrapolation that does not integrate localized demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kingston (Qld) is $1,180 a week (about $61,000 a year), with median personal income at $521 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,885 a year against an average of $45,921. 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 ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, personal earnings across the Kingston SA2 place below national averages. Taxpayers in the Kingston SA2 record a median income of $42,885 and an average income of $45,921, sitting beneath Greater Brisbane's figures of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Accounting for an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of approximately $47,757 (median) and $51,138 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, local household, personal, and family income metrics all ranked between the 4th and 11th percentiles across Australia.
The largest earning segment encompasses 31.2% of residents (3,490 people) within the $800 - 1,499 bracket, contrasting with the broader metropolitan area where the $1,500 - 2,999 tier is most prevalent at 33.3%. Severe housing cost pressures leave residents with just 79.2% of disposable earnings, positioning the locality in the 9th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kingston (Qld) had 3,192 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 1% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 53% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $315 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,322 a month. Rent absorbs 26.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.9%. 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 local housing stock at the most recent Census consisted of 83.4% houses and 16.5% other dwellings (encompassing apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Brisbane metro's composition of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Kingston reached 21.5%, lagging metropolitan levels, with remaining homes held under a mortgage (25.8%) or occupied by tenants (52.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment totaled $1,322, notably lower than the Brisbane metro benchmark of $1,863, while the median weekly rent stood at $315 against $380 regionally. From a nationwide viewpoint, mortgage costs in Kingston remain substantially beneath the Australian median of $1,863, with rental payments likewise trailing the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kingston (Qld) counted 3,192 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,444 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 18% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families form the primary household structure at 70.9% of all domestic units, comprising couples with children at 27.3%, single parent families at 23.7%, and couples without children at 17.5%. The remaining 29.1% comprises non-family residences, consisting of lone person households at 24.3% and group arrangements at 4.9%. With a median household size of 2.9 people, average occupancy exceeds the Greater Brisbane figure of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
9.3% of adults in Kingston (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 6.7% with a bachelor degree and 1.7% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 87% of areas nationally. A further 30.8% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 3,383 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 911 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment levels present ongoing challenges, as the 9.3% rate of tertiary degree holders sits well below the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 30.5%, highlighting clear potential for future training programs. Within higher education, bachelor degrees account for 6.7%, followed by postgraduate credentials (1.7%) and graduate diplomas (0.9%). Vocational training forms a substantial foundation of the community, with 40.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, divided between certificates (30.8%) and advanced diplomas (9.5%). Active learning enrollment across the suburb is considerable, with 35.8% of the populace currently pursuing structured studies.
This cohort includes 13.5% participating in primary education, 10.7% attending secondary education, and 3.4% enrolled in tertiary education.
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Getting around Kingston (Qld) means driving: households keep an average of 1.3 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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65.0% of residents in Kingston (Qld) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 91% of areas nationally. 8.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.9 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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Data evaluated by AreaSearch regarding mortality and illness indicators underscores significant public health challenges across Kingston, with various medical ailments impacting younger and senior demographics alike. Private health insurance coverage is notably restricted, encompassing roughly 46% of residents (~5,191 people), compared to 55.8% throughout Greater Brisbane and 55.7% nationwide. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnosed ailments locally, affecting 10.2% and 10.1% of the population respectively, while 65.0% of individuals reported no chronic medical conditions compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Elevated rates of chronic illness place pressure on working-age residents.
Seniors aged 65 and over account for 12.9% of the population (1,442 people), below the 15.0% proportion recorded across Greater Brisbane, with elder health rankings tracking in line with broader national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
36.2% of Kingston (Qld) residents were born overseas and 29.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 77% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.2%) and Australian (20.6%). 5.1% 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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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Kingston, where 36.2% of residents were born overseas and 29.6% communicate in a language other than English at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 47.4% of the population. Furthermore, Islamic adherence represents a significant local concentration at 9.1%, substantially outpacing the 2.0% Greater Brisbane average. Examining parental country of birth, the primary ancestry groups reported across Kingston include English at 22.2%, Other at 21.1% (substantially exceeding the regional proportion of 9.4%), and Australian at 20.6%. Other notable cultural concentrations include Samoan ancestry at 5.0% (compared to 0.9% regionally), Maori heritage at 3.1% (versus 1.1%), and New Zealand backgrounds at 1.2% (versus 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kingston (Qld) is 32, younger than 92% of areas nationally. 30.0% 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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Kingston features a younger age distribution than Greater Brisbane. Updated estimates to August 2026 show children and young adults (0 - 24) representing 39.0% of the community compared to 31.8% regionally, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 27.3% against a regional share of 30.6%. The median age remains at 32, matching the 2021 Census figure while sitting 4 years below Greater Brisbane's 36 and beneath the national Census median of 38. Since the Census, the share of middle aged and young retiree residents (45 - 64) contracted from 22.2% to 20.8%.
Looking forward to 2041, retirees and seniors (65+) will drive the greatest net addition, increasing by 512 (35%) to reach 1,954, whereas young to middle aged adults and children and young adults are projected to experience declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kingston (Qld)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 7 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 Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 21 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,371 at the 2021 Census → 11,189 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 (311061330). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.