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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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the resident count in Manunda is estimated to be approximately 5,335 by May 2026. This represents an addition of 144 residents (2.8%) compared to the 5,191 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated utilizing the June 2025 ABS estimate of 5,321 combined with 44 new addresses verified after the Census. This population size results in a density of 1,255 individuals per square kilometer, a figure that exceeds the standard across assessed Australian locations. The primary driver of recent population increases was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 79.5% of the total growth.
AreaSearch incorporates SA2 projections published in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, using 2022 as the base year. For SA2 areas excluded from this dataset, as well as for all years following 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (using 2021 data) are substituted. Because the state-level projections lack age breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates growth weightings across age groups using the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 data). Looking at long-term patterns, strong population growth is anticipated, placing this area in the top quartile of non-metropolitan Australia. Based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, the population is projected to grow by 1,437 individuals by 2041, representing a total increase of 26.7% over the 16-year period.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
23 new dwellings have been approved in Manunda over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 0.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 18, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Approvals for new residential properties in Manunda average about 4 annually, with 23 homes approved during the five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 17 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. Despite a declining population, this rate of building has been relatively sufficient, which benefits buyers, and new homes carry an average construction cost of $492,000—slightly higher than regional averages—pointing to a focus on premium builds. Additionally, commercial development is moving at a moderate pace, with $13.3 million in commercial approvals registered during the current financial year. Compared against the Rest of Qld average per capita, development in Manunda is substantially quieter, trailing the regional average by 76.0%.
This limited building rate typically supports values and interest in established properties, even though construction has picked up recently. The volume is similarly below national benchmarks, indicating a mature market and potential development limits. Recent additions have consisted entirely of detached houses, reinforcing a suburban character dominated by family residences for buyers wanting extra space. Developers are opting to build detached homes at a higher rate than the current mix suggests (which stood at 39.0% at the Census), matching persistent demand for standalone family properties despite broader trends toward density. With a ratio of about 712 residents for each residential approval, Manunda shows the characteristics of a highly established housing market. Demographic projections indicate that Manunda's population will grow by 1,423 residents by 2041, starting from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. With current rates of construction, housing supply could find it difficult to keep pace with this influx, which may intensify competition among buyers and put upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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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 infrastructure updates, major construction projects, and planning changes represent significant drivers of neighborhood change. AreaSearch has tracked 37 projects expected to influence this locality. Primary developments include upgrades to Stan Williams Park, residential construction at 164 & 172 Hoare Street and 10-30 Pease Street, apartments at 4 Mayers Street, and the redevelopment of the Raintrees Shopping Centre, with details on the most significant initiatives listed below.
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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.
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.
Cairns Chinese Culture and Heritage Centre
Queensland's first purpose-built Chinese Culture and Heritage Centre, located in the cultural precinct of Edge Hill opposite the Centenary Lakes Chinese Friendship Gardens. The $4 million project is jointly funded by the Crisafulli Queensland Government ($2.7 million) and CADCAI. Designed by local firm TPG Architects and constructed by local builder MyBuildGroup, the centre will house the nationally significant Lit Sung Goong Temple artefacts collection of over 240 objects, alongside climate-controlled exhibition spaces, a community performing arts hub, and research and education facilities.A groundbreaking ceremony was held in February 2026, with construction expected to complete in late 2026 and the grand opening scheduled for Chinese New Year 2027.
2,423 residents of Manunda are employed, from a labour force of 2,719. Unemployment sits at 10.9%, with participation at 60.5%. 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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Manunda is home to a skilled labor force with solid representation in essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 10.9%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,423, while the unemployment rate stood 7.0% higher than the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, highlighting room for improvement. Labor force participation is also somewhat low, sitting at 60.5% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census records indicate that a modest 10.6% of the workforce 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, accommodation & food, and retail trade.
The accommodation & food sector is especially prominent, employing residents at 1.7 times the regional average rate. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented, employing only 1.3% of the workforce in Manunda compared to 4.5% across Regional Qld. A ratio of 0.8 jobs for every resident at the Census indicates a strong local employment base. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the local labor force contracted by 2.0% over the 12-month period, while total employment fell by 5.9%, leading to a 3.7 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Regional Qld recorded a 0.1% rise in employment and a 0.3% increase in the labor force, with its unemployment rate rising by 0.1 percentage points. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional context regarding future employment trends in Manunda. These five- and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary widely by sector. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local industry mix suggests Manunda's employment could grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for comparison rather than a localized population forecast.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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 statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, income levels in the Manunda SA2 are below the national average. Taxpayers in the Manunda SA2 record a median income of $42,135 and an average income of $52,368, compared to regional Queensland averages of $53,146 and $66,593. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $46,922 for the median and $58,317 for the average. Census data indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in Manunda all rank between the 5th and 19th percentiles nationally.
The income distribution shows that 29.5% of the population (1,573 people) earn within the $800 - 1,499 bracket, contrasting with the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is most common at 31.7%. Housing affordability challenges are notable, with residents retaining only 80.0% of their income, which ranks in 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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The mix of housing in Manunda at the time of the last Census consisted of 38.8% detached houses and 61.2% alternative dwellings, such as townhouses, apartments, and other residential types, compared to Regional Qld's breakdown of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options. The home ownership rate in Manunda lagged behind the regional average, standing at 21.1%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (21.9%) or occupied by tenants (57.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,300, which is lower than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $259, compared to the regional figure of $345.
Nationally, Manunda's mortgage repayments are below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also lower than the national benchmark 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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Family households make up 51.6% of the local total, consisting of couples with children at 15.0%, couples without children at 18.8%, and single-parent households at 16.0%. Non-family households comprise the remaining 48.4%, with single-person households representing 43.0% and group households making up 5.3%. The median household size is 2.1 persons, which is smaller than the Regional Qld average 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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The locality presents lower rates of higher education, with university qualification levels at 18.2% compared to the national average of 30.4%. This highlights both a challenge and an opportunity for focused education programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common university qualification at 13.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 41.4% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these fields, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 30.7%. Student numbers are high in the community, with 30.6% of residents currently undertaking formal studies.
This enrollment consists of 9.2% in primary schools, 8.0% in secondary schools, and 4.2% in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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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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Public transit data shows 21 transit stops operating in Manunda, consisting of various bus options. These stops serve 5 separate routes, which support a total of 640 passenger trips per week. Transit access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 255 meters from the nearest stop. Because it is a residential suburb, most workers commute outside the area; private vehicles remain the primary transit mode at 86%, while 3% of residents cycle. Vehicle ownership averages 0.8 per household, which is below regional norms. A relatively low proportion of residents work from home, recorded at 10.6% during the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Transit services average 91 runs per day across the network, which translates to roughly 30 weekly runs for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the occurrence of chronic conditions, health outcomes in Manunda are below average, with common health issues showing slightly higher rates across younger and older age brackets. The rate of private health insurance is particularly low, covering only about 46% of the population (~2,443 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most common medical diagnoses in the locality, affecting 8.9% and 7.5% of the population respectively. However, 69.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, which is slightly higher than the 67.6% recorded across Regional Qld.
Health indicators for the working-age population are generally standard. Seniors aged 65 and older make up 16.7% of the community (889 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld average of 20.4%. Health outcomes among these older residents are above average, with national comparisons ranking higher than those for the general local population.
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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Manunda displays higher levels of cultural diversity than most regional property markets, with 30.4% of residents born outside Australia and 23.3% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, practiced by 47.7% of the population. The most distinct variance from regional norms is in the Other category, which represents 2.5% of the local population compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Manunda are English at 21.9% of the population (below the regional average of 29.6%), Other at 20.9% (above the regional average of 6.9%), and Australian at 18.5% (below the regional average of 26.5%).
Differences are also present in other demographic groups: Australian Aboriginal residents represent 8.7% of Manunda (compared to 3.9% regionally), Filipino residents account for 2.5% (compared to 0.9%), and Korean residents make up 0.7% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Manunda is 39. 28.6% 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 39 years in Manunda is slightly below the Regional Qld average of 41, though it aligns closely with the national median of 38 years. The local age distribution shows a high concentration of young adults aged 25 - 34 (15.5%), whereas the 65 - 74 age bracket is smaller (8.6%) than the regional average. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has increased from 13.5% to 14.6%, while the 65 to 74 demographic has decreased from 10.1% to 8.6%. Looking forward to 2041, projections suggest notable changes in the age profile, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to grow by 376 people (45%) from 826 to 1,203, while the 15 to 24 age bracket is projected to increase by a modest 5% (34 people).
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 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 | Apr 2026 4 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 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 — 44 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 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 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 (306021152). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.