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Manly West has an estimated 12,390 residents, up from 11,860 at the 2021 Census — a change of 530 people, or 4.5%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. That puts 2,523 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 calculations from AreaSearch, the population of Manly West stands at approximately 12,390 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 530 people (4.5%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 11,860 people. This shift is calculated from the ABS estimated resident population of 12,380 as of June 2025 combined with 56 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 2,523 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quartile of all Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch. The 4.5% expansion rate of Manly West since the census is within 2.6 percentage points of the wider SA3 region (7.1%), showing healthy growth indicators.
The primary driver of this population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 60.0% of the total population increase in recent times. For each SA2 area, AreaSearch uses projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. In cases where these projections are unavailable, or for periods past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 numbers are used. Because the Queensland state projections do not provide breakdowns by age, AreaSearch distributes growth across age cohorts using weightings derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 data). Looking ahead, the suburb is projected to experience growth in the lowest quartile of national areas, with a forecasted increase of 162 persons by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP figures, representing a total rise of 1.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
113 new dwellings have been approved in Manly West over the past five years, an average of 22 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 13, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Approximately 22 residential building approvals are granted in Manly West each year, with a total of 113 dwellings approved over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 12 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. Given that local population growth has averaged 3.1 new residents per year for each completed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is lagging behind demand. This deficit typically intensifies competition among buyers and exerts upward pressure on prices. Newly approved residences carry an average construction value of $405,000, which is higher than the regional average and points to a focus on premium projects.
Furthermore, the area has recorded $49.6 million in commercial development approvals during this financial year, indicating robust local business investment. In comparison to the Greater Brisbane region, construction activity in Manly West is extremely low, running at 57.0% below regional average per person. This constrained supply pipeline generally helps sustain demand and preserve values for existing houses. The level of building is also below the national average, reflecting the mature, built-out character of the suburb and suggesting possible planning constraints. Newly approved housing is composed of 63.0% detached houses and 37.0% semi-detached or attached options, offering a growing selection of medium-density choices that span various price ranges, from standard family homes to cheaper, compact configurations. This pattern is a clear shift from the current housing stock (where houses make up 81.0%), indicating a decrease in available vacant land while catering to shifting resident preferences and affordability constraints. There are roughly 749 people per dwelling approval, highlighting the established state of the local market. Demographic projections indicate that Manly West will add 152 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. At the current pace of construction, the supply of new housing should be sufficient to satisfy demand, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially supporting growth that outpaces current predictions.
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AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Manly West, worth an estimated $59 million. A further 86 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.13 billion. 19 are already under construction and 31 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and business parks & technology hubs. 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 infrastructure projects, significant developments, and planning policy modifications are primary influences on local market performance. AreaSearch has tracked 15 projects that are anticipated to influence the suburb. Key developments include the Mayfair Village Shopping Centre Expansion, the New Special School on Brisbane's Bayside, the Rivermakers Precinct, and the Manly Road Residences, with the list below highlighting the most significant initiatives.
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Mayfair Village Shopping Centre Expansion
The expansion of Mayfair Village involves a 475sqm addition to the existing neighbourhood shopping centre. The development features a two-level extension in the north-east corner, providing new retail tenancies and a drive-thru facility. The project aims to improve streetscape activation and pedestrian connectivity along Burnett Street while maintaining the existing parking capacity of 348 vehicles.
358 Manly Road Townhouse Development
30 low-medium density townhouses in 8 building groups. Comprises 25 x 3-bedroom and 5 x 2-bedroom units. Designed by Christian Zambelli with communal spaces and visitor parking.
New Special School on Brisbane's Bayside
The Queensland Department of Education has purchased a 2.5 hectare site at 218 Manly Road, Manly West, next to Manly West State School, to plan new special education facilities that will relieve enrolment pressure at Darling Point Special School. Darling Point, a Prep to Year 12 special school on less than one hectare at Upper Esplanade, Manly, has no room to expand due to Moreton Bay and surrounding parkland, and a number of students currently attend a temporary satellite campus at Iona College.The Department was preparing a concept master plan and detailed business case in consultation with local schools, with completion targeted for the end of 2025, ahead of public consultation to inform any future town planning approval. Funding and formal planning approval are still required before construction can commence.
Greenslopes Private Hospital Wakerley Specialist Centre
A new specialist medical facility developed by Ramsay Health Care to serve Brisbane's eastern corridor. The centre provides outpatient clinics, diagnostic imaging, and day procedure services, functioning as an extension of the Greenslopes Private Hospital network to improve local access to specialist care.
Wynnum Plaza Redevelopment
DA approved integrated retail mixed-use redevelopment of Wynnum Plaza by Shayher Group, designed by ZENX Architects. The masterplan covers the existing sub-regional shopping centre site and includes new lifestyle retail precincts, food and beverage areas, residential apartments, commercial space and a cinema, with works planned to be staged so the centre can continue operating.
Manly Road Residences
30 townhouse multiple dwelling project at 358 Manly Road, Manly West. Council records show the key applications for material change of use and operational works have been decided/approved for this site, with Capitalink Pty Limited listed as the primary applicant and Steffan Town Planning as consultant.
Bric Housing Social Housing Development - Wynnum (Emsworth St)
Six-storey social housing development delivering 50 apartments (mix of 1- and 2-bedroom) with rooftop communal space and ground-level landscaping. The project was advanced via a Ministerial Infrastructure Designation (MID) and will be managed by Bric Housing, with Niclin Developments as delivery partner. Site fronts Emsworth St with vehicle access from Henry St, close to Wynnum train station and services.
BMD Group Headquarters
Construction of BMD Group's new six-storey national headquarters in Wynnum. The development will accommodate around 450 employees and includes ground-floor retail, cafes, community spaces and end-of-trip facilities. The design incorporates architectural references to the historic Wynnum Baptist Church that formerly occupied the site, following its relocation to Iona College in 2023. Development approval was granted in late 2022 and BMD subsequently announced construction would commence.
7,323 residents of Manly West are employed, from a labour force of 7,525. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 75.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,815, about 79% 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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Manly West has a highly qualified labor force with strong representation in key service industries, an unemployment rate of only 2.7%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.7% over the past year. As of March 2026, there are 7,323 employed residents. The local unemployment rate is 1.6% below the Greater Brisbane average of 4.3%, and the workforce participation rate is solid at 75.1% compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane. Census data indicates that a moderate 22.4% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. However, health care & social assistance provides jobs for only 15.3% of the local workforce, which is slightly below the Greater Brisbane figure of 16.1%. Comparing the census working population against the resident population indicates that this predominantly residential suburb offers a limited number of local jobs. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the number of employed residents grew by 3.7% while the overall labor force expanded by 4.0%, leading to a 0.3 percentage points rise in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.2%, the labor force grow by 3.4%, and unemployment increase by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 provide context for future labor demand in Manly West. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to forecast potential employment trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely across different industries. Extrapolating these industry-specific trends to the local employment mix suggests Manly West's employment would rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, assuming a direct weighting that does not account for local population dynamics.
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Median household income in Manly West is $2,117 a week (about $110,000 a year), with median personal income at $919 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,404 a year against an average of $84,352. 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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Tax data compiled by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023 reveals that the Manly West SA2 is among the highest-earning areas in the country. Taxpayers in the Manly West SA2 recorded a median income of $64,404 and an average income of $84,352, compared to $58,236 and $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the financial year 2023, estimated incomes would be approximately $71,720 (median) and $93,934 (average) as of March 2026. According to Census data, household, family, and individual incomes in Manly West place the area around the 71st percentile nationally.
The local earnings distribution shows that 31.4% of the population (3,890 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, which aligns with the metropolitan average of 33.3% in this bracket. The significant proportion of high earners (31.5% above $3,000/week) demonstrates strong purchasing power in the suburb. Housing costs consume 14.7% of income, and these high earnings place residents in the 75th percentile for disposable income, with the area ranking in the 7th decile of the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Manly West had 4,303 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 81% detached houses and 1% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $435 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,050 a month. Rent absorbs 20.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in Manly West consisted of 80.6% standalone houses and 19.4% alternative dwellings like townhouses and apartments, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings across metropolitan Brisbane. The home ownership rate in Manly West was significantly higher than the metropolitan average at 32.2%, with mortgaged properties representing 44.4% and rentals making up the remaining 23.4%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,050 was notably higher than the metropolitan Brisbane average of $1,863, while the median weekly rent was $435 compared to the metropolitan average of $380.
On a national level, mortgage payments in Manly West are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Manly West counted 4,303 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise the vast majority of households at 78.7%, consisting of couples with children at 38.2%, couples without children at 26.5%, and single parent families at 13.0%. Non-family households represent the remaining 21.3%, with single-person households making up 19.1% and group share houses accounting for 2.0% of the total. The average household size is 2.7 people, which is slightly larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.5% of adults in Manly West hold a university qualification, including 19.0% with a bachelor degree and 5.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 75% of areas nationally. A further 24.1% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,712 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,076 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The proportion of residents aged 15+ in Manly West with university degrees is 27.5%, which is slightly higher than the SA4 regional average of 23.7%, indicating a well-educated local population. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 19.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees (5.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational training is also prominent, with 36.2% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (24.1%). Participation in education is very strong, with 29.6% of local residents enrolled in some form of study. This cohort is made up of 10.6% in primary school, 9.3% in secondary school, and 4.5% attending tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Manly West reaches 46 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 490 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analysis identifies 46 active bus stops operating in Manly West. These stops are served by 8 distinct routes, which provide a total of 491 passenger services each week. Accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 212 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, the majority of working residents travel outside the area for employment, with cars being the primary mode of travel for 88% of commuters, while 6% travel by train. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.6 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average.
In addition, 22.4% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect pandemic conditions. Public transport routes average 70 daily services across the local network, which translates to roughly 10 weekly departures for each individual stop.
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69.1% of residents in Manly West report no long-term health condition. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 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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Manly West displays strong general health characteristics, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of local mortality figures and the incidence of chronic illnesses. While the rate of common medical conditions is low among the general population, it rises above national averages within older, vulnerable age groups. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is exceptionally high, covering about 62% of the population (7,632 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues reported in the suburb are arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.0 and 7.8% of the population, respectively.
Meanwhile, 69.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, which matches the 69.2% rate across Greater Brisbane. Health profiles among working-age residents are average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 17.8% of the local population (2,211 people), which is higher than the Greater Brisbane representation of 15.1%. Health measures for these older residents reveal some difficulties, ranking lower nationally than the rest of the local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Manly West is largely Australian-born, at 78.3% of residents, with 9.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.0%) and Australian (24.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics in Manly West are comparable to regional averages, with 78.3% of residents born in Australia, 89.0% holding citizenship, and 90.9% speaking only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, chosen by 54.9% of the local population, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane. Looking at heritage based on parental birthplaces, the most common ancestries in Manly West are English (31.0%), Australian (24.4%), and Irish (9.9%). There are also minor differences in ethnic representation compared to the wider region, with New Zealanders representing 1.2% of Manly West (compared to 1.0% regionally), Maori at 1.1% (compared to 1.1% regionally), and South Australians at 0.8% (compared to 0.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Manly West is 40. 20.7% 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 residents in Manly West is 40 years, which is higher than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 and slightly above the national average of 38. The 45 - 54 age group is particularly large relative to Greater Brisbane, accounting for 15.3% of local residents, whereas the 25 - 34 age bracket is relatively small at 7.9%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 has increased from 11.2% to 12.8%, while those aged 25 to 34 have decreased from 9.9% to 7.9%.
Long-term population forecasts for 2041 point to major demographic shifts in the suburb. The cohort aged 85 and over is projected to grow by 103% (adding 367 people) to reach 724 from a base of 356. This aging trend is reflected in the fact that residents aged 65 and older will account for 71% of all projected growth. Conversely, the cohorts aged 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 are expected to experience population declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Manly West
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 6 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 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 — 56 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (11,860 at the 2021 Census → 12,390 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 (301031016). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.