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Manunda has an estimated 5,335 residents, up from 5,191 at the 2021 Census — a change of 144 people, or 2.8%. That puts 1,255 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 Manunda stands at roughly 5,335 as of Aug 2026. Compared with the 5,191 people tallied during the 2021 Census, this represents an addition of 144 people (2.8%). This variation is derived from ABS estimated resident population statistics of 5,321 recorded in June 2025 alongside 45 validated new addresses documented following the Census benchmark. Consequently, population density settles at 1,255 persons per square kilometer, placing it above national benchmarks evaluated by AreaSearch. Inflow from overseas migration formed the primary engine of local expansion, accounting for nearly 79.5% of overall population gains across recent measurement intervals.
Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as a baseline) are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 regions. In instances where locations fall outside these datasets or extend past 2032, Queensland State Government SA2 modeling issued in 2023 utilizing 2021 numbers is incorporated. Because state models omit specific age cohorts, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (published in 2023 from 2022 benchmarks) across each age band. Looking ahead, long-term demographic expansion is anticipated to sit within the highest quartile among national non-metropolitan zones, with current annual ERP figures indicating a forecast increase of 1,434 persons to 2041, culminating in an overall growth rate of 26.6% over the 16 years.
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41 new dwellings have been approved in Manunda over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 1.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. 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 approvals across Manunda have tracked at approximately 8 new homes annually, generating 41 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Because population contracted over the preceding timeframe, residential creation has likely satisfied consumer appetite and preserved buying opportunities, with newly approved dwellings carrying an expected construction cost of $444,000 on average—positioning them under regional benchmarks to provide cost-effective options. Concurrently, commercial planning permits reached $13.3 million during this financial year, pointing toward an even pace of non-residential construction. Building activity within Manunda trails Rest of Qld significantly, sitting 65.0% below regional average per person.
Although construction numbers have gained momentum recently, this limited output of additional dwellings generally reinforces pricing and demand across established stock. Building rates also trail the country overall, signaling an established urban footprint and potential development limitations. Standalone houses comprised all recent building approvals, reinforcing local suburban character and providing low-density options for buyers seeking room. Furthermore, builders are delivering detached dwellings at a higher rate than the 39.0% recorded at Census, highlighting sustained appetite for standalone family residences despite broader densification. With roughly 326 people per dwelling approval, the local property landscape exhibits established characteristics. Demographic modeling indicates that Manunda will add 1,420 residents to 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If prevailing building volumes continue unchanged, residential construction may not keep pace with demographic expansion, potentially heightening competition among prospective purchasers and bolstering property values.
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 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Manunda, worth an estimated $97 million. A further 95 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $12.1 billion. 20 are already under construction and 44 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 economic and community momentum is heavily guided by civil works, major construction projects, and planning frameworks. AreaSearch has tracked 37 significant projects anticipated to shape the surrounding environment. Prominent developments include the Raintrees Shopping Centre Redevelopment, 10-30 Pease Street Residential Development, 4 Mayers Street Apartments, Stan Williams Park Upgrades, and 164 & 172 Hoare Street, with the detailed register below outlining the most relevant undertakings.
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Stan Williams Park Upgrades
An $18 million multi-stage redevelopment of Stan Williams Park into a premier sports and community hub. Stage 1 ($12M), completed in mid-2025, delivered a dual-level grandstand with over 500 seats, modern change rooms, a gym, and 2,500 sqm of undercover spectator space. Stage 2 ($6M), funded by the Queensland Government, includes the installation of an electronic scoreboard, field lighting upgrades, additional terraced seating, and enhanced junior facilities to support state-level rugby league and community events.
164 & 172 Hoare Street and 10-30 Pease Street Residential Development
A significant $50 million infill residential development approved by Cairns Regional Council in August 2024. The project features 150 apartments across three six-storey buildings, including 45 one-bedroom and 105 two-bedroom units. Designed by JB Design, the complex aims to alleviate the local housing shortage and will be located on a 4.1-hectare site currently occupied by the Cairns Villa and Leisure Park. The development includes 160 car parking spaces, communal recreational areas, and flood-resilient engineering to ensure 1% AEP immunity.As of 2026, the project awaits construction funding with a target completion of 2027.
4 Mayers Street Apartments
A residential apartment development featuring 12 dwellings and 15 car parking spaces. The project is located in Manunda, approximately 6 minutes from Cairns International Airport and 8 minutes from Cairns CBD. The development is strategically positioned near Raintrees Shopping Centre and local educational facilities like Cairns West State School. Estimated completion is scheduled for early 2028.
Barlow Park Upgrade
The Barlow Park Upgrade is a key regional sports infrastructure investment being delivered ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games to host Olympic football matches. The project delivers a new, climate-appropriate shaded western grandstand increasing permanent seating from 1,700 to 5,000, upgraded broadcast lighting, competitor amenities, and improved accessibility across the Cairns Major Events Precinct. Led by the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) and Cairns Regional Council with architects Architectus and HKS, construction is scheduled to commence in late 2026.
Manoora Infill Housing Development
A council-approved infill development delivering 150 rental units across three standalone buildings in Manoora, Cairns. The mix comprises 45 one-bedroom and 105 two-bedroom units with approximately 160 car parks. The site at 10-30 Pease Street and 164-172 Hoare Street replaces around 14 caravan park cabins and two houses. Developer NQ Villas Pty Ltd is seeking state and federal government funding support before commencing construction, targeting a start in 2025. The project addresses a critical shortage of rental housing stock in Cairns and is designed for low-to-medium cost occupancy.
396 Severin Street Social Housing Apartments
QBuild social housing project delivering 18 apartments at 396 Severin Street, Parramatta Park. The four-storey development comprises 15 one-bedroom silver-level apartments and 3 two-bedroom gold-level apartments, supporting the Queensland Government social and community housing pipeline in Cairns.
Raintrees Shopping Centre Redevelopment
A multi-million dollar redevelopment of the sub-regional shopping centre comprising expansion and relocation of Woolworths supermarket, creation of a new retail mall with specialty stores, updates to existing entrances and carparking facilities, and relocation of Manunda Library to Level 1. The centre occupies 6.43 hectares with 687 carparks, serving the extensive residential population 4km south-west of Cairns CBD. Major tenants include Woolworths, Woolworths Petrol Plus, Red Rooster, Lincraft, BWS, Australia Post, and numerous local specialty stores.The new Woolworths store features an online delivery hub serving the wider north Queensland region and opened in August 2023, with the overall redevelopment completing in 2024.
Cairns Neighbourhood Centre (Birch Street Community Hub)
The Cairns Neighbourhood Centre, also known as the Birch Street Community Hub, is a purpose-built $3.8 million facility designed to deliver essential social services to the Manunda community. Completed in late 2024 and officially opened in July 2025, the center provides a range of programs including emergency relief, homelessness support, financial counseling, and multicultural playgroups. Operated by UnitingCare Queensland, the double-story building was designed by JMc Architects with a focus on sustainable tropical architecture and inclusive access.It features flexible multi-purpose spaces, a commercial-grade kitchen for community programs, and an outdoor area with an edible indigenous garden and yarning circle. The project received a regional commendation for Public Architecture at the 2025 Architecture Awards for its sensitive integration into the residential fabric and its role in fostering community resilience.
2,423 residents of Manunda are employed, from a labour force of 2,719. Unemployment sits at 10.9%, with participation at 60.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,219, about 117% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market features a qualified workforce with a solid footprint across essential industries, alongside an unemployment rate of 10.9%. Data from March 2026 shows 2,423 residents actively employed, while joblessness exceeds Regional Qld's 3.9% benchmark by 7.0%, indicating scope for improvement, and labour force participation remains lower than average at 60.1% against 64.2% in Regional Qld. Census records revealed that 10.6% of workers carried out duties from home, though pandemic-related movement restrictions must be taken into account. Local workers are predominantly engaged across health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade.
Representation is especially pronounced in accommodation & food, where local employment concentration reaches 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for an under-indexed portion of the local workforce at 1.3%, compared to 4.5% observed across Regional Qld. A ratio of 0.8 workers for each resident recorded during the Census reflects a solid base of employment opportunities in the immediate area. An examination of SALM and ABS figures by AreaSearch reveals that over the 12-month period, the local labour force contracted by 2.0% as employment dropped by 5.9%, driving an unemployment rate climb of 3.7 percentage points. By comparison, Regional Qld saw employment advance by 0.1% and the labour force expand by 0.3%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point rise. Broader context regarding future labour demand in Manunda is provided by national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated Mar-26. Projected five and ten-year trajectories have been aligned with local industry distributions to evaluate prospective employment shifts. Nationwide employment is anticipated to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories diverge widely across sectors. Applying this sector weighting to the local industry profile indicates employment could expand by 6.5% across five years and 13.6% over ten years (note that this serves as a simple illustrative weighting model and excludes local demographic adjustments).
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Median household income in Manunda is $1,069 a week (about $56,000 a year), with median personal income at $648 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,135 a year against an average of $52,368. 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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According to the latest ATO tax statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayer earnings across the Manunda SA2 sit below national averages. Taxpayers in the Manunda SA2 generate a median income of $42,135 alongside an average income of $52,368, trailing comparative benchmarks across Regional Qld of $53,146 and $66,593. Accounting for an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $46,922 (median) and $58,317 (average) as of March 2026. Based on Census findings, personal, family, and household earnings throughout Manunda place between the 5th and 19th percentiles across Australia.
A breakdown of earnings shows 29.5% of the population (1,573 individuals) falls within the $800 - 1,499 bracket, diverging from the broader region where the $1,500 - 2,999 tier forms the largest share at 31.7%. Living affordability constraints remain intense, with remaining income measured at only 80.0%, placing the area at the 5th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Manunda had 2,168 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 39% detached houses and 47% apartments. 22% are owned with a mortgage, 57% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $259 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 24.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census findings show that the local housing stock in Manunda is divided into 38.8% detached houses and 61.2% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Regional Qld where houses make up 76.4% and other dwellings account for 23.6%. Outright home ownership in Manunda stood at 21.1%, trailing the regional level, while mortgaged properties accounted for 21.9% and rented residences made up 57.1%. Typical monthly mortgage payments were $1,300, substantially below the Regional Qld figure of $1,655, while typical weekly rent stood at $259 versus $345 regionally.
Relative to the wider nation, mortgage obligations remain considerably below the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents sit well under the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Manunda counted 2,168 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 15% are couples with children, fewer than in 94% of areas nationally, against 19% couples without children. 43% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 51.6% of local living arrangements, comprised of couples without children (18.8%), single parent families (16.0%), and couples with children (15.0%). Non-family households represent the remaining 48.4%, driven by lone person households at 43.0% and group households making up 5.3%. With a median household size of 2.1 people, average occupancy sits below the Regional Qld mark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.2% of adults in Manunda hold a university qualification, including 13.5% with a bachelor degree and 3.0% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 77% of areas nationally. A further 30.7% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 8,284 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 927 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Attainment figures show that tertiary education rates in the locality are constrained, with 18.2% holding university qualifications compared to the nationwide mark of 30.4%, creating clear scope for focused learning programs. Within higher education, bachelor degrees account for 13.5%, while postgraduate qualifications stand at 3.0% and graduate diplomas represent 1.7%. Technical and vocational training remains prominent, as 41.4% of residents aged 15+ hold vocational credentials, split between certificates (30.7%) and advanced diplomas (10.7%). Engagement across formal learning institutions is strong, with 30.6% of local residents actively participating in study. Breaking down this cohort, primary schooling accounts for 9.2%, secondary school enrollments represent 8.0%, and 4.2% of individuals are undertaking tertiary coursework.
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Public transport in Manunda reaches 21 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 640 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.8 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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An audit of public transport infrastructure identifies 21 active transit stops operating across Manunda, providing bus services. A network of 5 distinct bus routes operates across these stops, generating a total of 640 weekly scheduled journeys. Proximity to transit is favorable, with residents situated an average distance of 255 meters from their closest boarding point. Because the suburb is largely residential, the vast majority of workers travel outbound, with private vehicles accounting for 86% of journeys and cycling representing 3%. Household vehicle access tracks at 0.8 per dwelling, under regional standards.
A modest 10.6% of workers conducted business from home during the 2021 Census, which may reflect conditions during the pandemic. Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 91 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 30 weekly trips for each transit stop.
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69.9% of residents in Manunda report no long-term health condition. 6.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.8 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illnesses and mortality indicate lower health outcomes in Manunda, with standard conditions showing slightly elevated prevalence across younger and older demographics alike, while private health fund membership is notably constrained at approximately 46% of the population (~2,443 people). By contrast, coverage reaches 52.5% across Regional Qld and 55.7% nationwide. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most widespread medical issues diagnosed locally, affecting 8.9 and 7.5% of the population respectively, whereas 69.9% of residents reported having no medical conditions, exceeding the 67.6% recorded across Regional Qld.
General health across working-age cohorts remains largely standard. Residents aged 65 and over account for 17.1% of the community (914 people), below the 20.3% observed in Regional Qld. Health metrics for older cohorts are favourable, achieving national standing above that of the broader local populace.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.4% of Manunda residents were born overseas and 23.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.9%) and Australian (18.5%). 8.7% 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 in Manunda ranks higher than most surrounding communities, with 30.4% of the population born outside Australia and 23.3% communicating in a language other than English in their households. Christianity represents the most common faith, accounting for 47.7% of residents. The most noticeable divergence appears in the Other religious category, representing 2.5% locally versus 0.8% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most common backgrounds in Manunda are English at 21.9% (below the regional level of 29.6%), Other at 20.9% (considerably exceeding the 6.9% regional rate), and Australian at 18.5% (trailing the 26.5% regional standard).
Substantial variations are also evident across other cultural backgrounds, with Australian Aboriginal representation reaching 8.7% (compared to 3.9% regionally), Filipino background comprising 2.5% (against 0.9%), and Korean ancestry at 0.7% (versus 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Manunda is 39. 28.5% 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 demographic profile of Manunda skews younger. Updated statistics as of August 2026 indicate that young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 29.5% of the population, compared to 25.5% in Regional Qld, while senior and retiree demographics (65+) make up 17.1% against 20.4% regionally. The median age is an estimated 39, matching the 2021 Census result and sitting 2 years lower than the 41 recorded across Regional Qld during that Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census occurred in the young to middle aged adults band, growing from 28.0% to an estimated 29.5%.
Looking ahead to 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated among young to middle aged adults, projected to add 615 residents (39%) to reach 2,189.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Manunda
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 2026 6 months ago all 5 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 Apr 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 45 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,191 at the 2021 Census → 5,335 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 (306021152). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.