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Maroochydore - Kuluin has an estimated 26,186 residents, up from 23,327 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,859 people, or 12.3%. Growth has averaged 2.4% a year over five years, faster than 78% of areas nationally. 1,492 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 62.5% of that increase. That puts 1,891 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 in Maroochydore - Kuluin reaches roughly 26,186 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 23,327 residents recorded during the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 2,859 people (12.3%). That adjustment is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 25,798 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 1,492 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The district exhibits a population density of 1,890 persons per square kilometer, which sits higher than nationwide figures compiled by AreaSearch. Surpassing both the wider SA3 area (8.6%) and the Rest of Qld, Maroochydore - Kuluin's post-2021 census expansion rate of 12.3% establishes it as an outperforming growth hub.
International migration served as the primary catalyst for local gains, contributing approximately 62.5% of total inward population movement in recent times. Projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) are incorporated by AreaSearch for SA2 boundaries. Where locations lack coverage or require figures beyond 2032, AreaSearch utilizes Queensland State Government SA2 modeling issued in 2023 from 2021 source data. Because age breakdowns are omitted from these state figures, AreaSearch applies proportional distribution weights matching the ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (issued in 2023 using 2022 data) across each demographic band. Looking ahead, future population trajectories indicate an expansion placing the region within the upper quartile among regional Australian territories, anticipating an influx of 7,378 persons to 2041 relative to the newest annual ERP figures, equating to a cumulative increase of 26.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,629 new dwellings have been approved in Maroochydore - Kuluin over the past five years, an average of 325 a year. That places the area in the 91st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 327 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 18% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals across Maroochydore - Kuluin have averaged approximately 325 dwellings annually, representing a cumulative 1,629 homes throughout the last 5 financial years. With an inflow rate averaging 1.8 incoming occupants annually for each approved dwelling over the previous 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), market supply aligns closely with incoming demand to maintain steady conditions, accompanied by an average construction value of $561,000 per new residence. Furthermore, non-residential development remains energetic, evidenced by $187.2 million in commercial building approvals sanctioned during the current financial year. Per capita building activity in Maroochydore - Kuluin outpaces the Rest of Qld benchmark by 86.0%, creating an extensive array of purchasing opportunities.
This rate substantially exceeds national averages and underscores elevated builder sentiment. Recent building authorisations are distributed between detached houses at 18.0% and medium-to-dense housing formats at 82.0%. This emphasis on higher-density stock offers affordable pathways for first-home purchasers, downsizers, and property investors. This marks a sharp contrast with the existing residential composition (where houses make up 43.0%), reflecting diminishing supplies of greenfield land alongside shifting lifestyle demands for varied, accessible housing types. Supporting approximately 75 residents per building consent, Maroochydore - Kuluin clearly displays the structural attributes of an expanding urban market. Demographic projections suggest that Maroochydore - Kuluin will add 6,989 new residents through to 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Ongoing building volumes appear well-positioned to satisfy this residential requirement, preserving advantageous market dynamics for purchasers while providing sufficient capacity to accommodate population growth that outstrips current projections.
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AreaSearch tracks 20 current infrastructure and development projects inside Maroochydore - Kuluin, worth an estimated $7.03 billion. A further 88 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $12.6 billion. 28 are already under construction and 32 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 social outcomes are substantially shaped by regional infrastructure development, planning strategies, and major construction projects. AreaSearch has outlined 20 projects expected to influence the district. Prominent undertakings comprise The Millwell, Sunshine Coast Infrastructure Coordination Plan, SOL by Walker, and New Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme Project, with the most critical works itemised in the subsequent summary.
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Sunshine Coast Infrastructure Coordination Plan
A collaborative infrastructure plan between the Queensland Government and Sunshine Coast Council covering the 24 km Sunshine Coast Urban Corridor from Maroochydore to Caloundra. The plan coordinates regional transport, energy, water, education, and health infrastructure to support population growth toward 2041 and 2046. Key components include the proposed Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2046, The Wave public transport system, the Mooloolah River Interchange Upgrade, and the Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade.
Maroochydore City Centre
Australia's largest greenfield CBD development on a 53-60 hectare site in Maroochydore. A multi-billion dollar masterplanned project featuring commercial, retail, residential, civic, and cultural facilities, including the Sunshine Coast Council headquarters. Features sustainable precinct design, an automated underground waste collection system, high-speed digital infrastructure, and a submarine cable connection, with transit-oriented design planned for future light rail connectivity.
Brisbane 2032 Olympics Horizon Centre
The $1 billion Horizon Centre is a signature Public Private Partnership proposal by Walker Corporation, Built, and Woods Bagot. Designed as a legacy project for the Brisbane 2032 Games, the precinct features a 7,000-seat multi-format indoor arena, a 5-star hotel, and a dedicated athlete village. Following infrastructure reviews, it was positioned as a private-sector led alternative to state-funded venues, bringing long-term economic and tourism vitality to the Sunshine Coast.
New Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme Project
Sunshine Coast Council is preparing a new planning scheme to replace the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014. The proposed scheme sets the land use planning framework for the region, guiding growth, housing diversity, local plans, environmental protection, climate resilience, centres and employment areas. Formal public consultation ran from 15 July to 19 September 2025. Council received around 4,600 formal submissions and is reviewing and responding to issues raised before deciding required changes, preparing a Consultation Report and seeking final State approval.The review is expected to continue well into 2026.
The Millwell
The Millwell is a mixed-use development featuring 205 apartments across two eight-level towers with ground-floor commercial space. The project includes the Sunshine Coast's first 25-metre rooftop infinity-edge pool, private dining rooms, and 360-degree views spanning the Maroochy River and Sunshine Coast beaches.
The Millwell by Habitat Development Group
Twin eight-storey towers with 205 two, three, and four-bedroom apartments, featuring a 25-metre rooftop infinity pool, gym, and commercial spaces at ground level. Located near Maroochydore City Centre, designed for luxury coastal living.
SOL by Walker - Maroochydore City Centre
Twin 19-storey mixed-use towers delivering 251 premium apartments, townhouses and penthouses in the heart of Maroochydore City Centre - Australia's largest greenfield CBD. The development features one to four-bedroom residences across 2,162 square metres of commercial space and 382 car parks. Resort-style amenities include a 20-metre pool, spa, cold plunge pools, sauna, steam rooms, gym, rooftop terrace, co-working spaces, communal vegetable garden and ground-floor retail, bars and restaurants. Designed by Plus Architecture and constructed by Paynter Dixon, construction of the first 19-storey tower (112 residences) commenced in mid-2025 with residents expected to move in by Q3 2027.Part of the $2.5 billion Maroochydore City Centre redevelopment delivered in partnership with Sunshine Coast Council and SunCentral.
SOL by Walker
A premium residential development comprising 251 dwellings across two 19-storey towers, including one to four-bedroom apartments, townhouses, and penthouses. The project features ground-floor retail, dining, and commercial spaces. Amenities include a rooftop terrace, 20-metre pool, gym, saunas, cold plunge pools, co-working spaces, and a sunset lawn.
13,022 residents of Maroochydore - Kuluin are employed, from a labour force of 13,670. Unemployment sits at 4.7%, with participation at 59.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 30,987, about 118% 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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Maroochydore - Kuluin benefits from a capable labour pool featuring strong representation across vital public services, alongside a recorded unemployment rate of 4.7%. As of March 2026, employed residents count 13,022, while joblessness sits 0.8% above the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld, accompanied by a workforce participation rate of 59.9% that lags the broader regional benchmark of 64.2%. Census figures show that 15.0% of local workers performed their duties from home, an outcome influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time. The primary sectors supporting local workers consist of health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and construction.
Concentration in the accommodation & food category is pronounced, employing staff at 1.3 times the standard regional proportion. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.9% of workers in the district, trailing the Regional Qld level of 4.5%. A workforce ratio of 0.9 positions per resident recorded at the Census demonstrates a solid internal job base. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM releases reveal that across the preceding 12-month period, the local labour pool contracted by 2.2% alongside a 3.4% reduction in overall employment, generating an increase in the unemployment rate of 1.2 percentage points. In comparison, Regional Qld registered employment gains of 0.1% and a labour pool rise of 0.3%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point increase in joblessness. Further direction regarding regional employment trends stems from Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26. These five-year and ten-year models have been correlated with local industry composition to assess growth prospects. Across Australia, workforce expansion is projected to reach 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector outcomes fluctuate widely. Projecting these industry rates onto the employment structure of Maroochydore - Kuluin indicates local job gains of 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (note that this represents a simple weighted extrapolation for demonstration and excludes area-specific population trajectories).
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Median household income in Maroochydore - Kuluin is $1,384 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $764 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,732 a year against an average of $64,382. 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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Taxation records compiled by the ATO and processed by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that earnings across the Maroochydore - Kuluin SA2 sit below the Australian average. Middle-tier taxpayer income in the SA2 reaches a median of $50,732 with an average of $64,382, falling behind Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 and $66,593. Incorporating subsequent Wage Price Index expansion of 11.36% since financial year 2023 lifts estimated values to roughly $56,495 for median earnings and $71,696 for average earnings as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, Maroochydore - Kuluin placed between the 27th and 41st percentiles across household, family, and individual income tiers.
Individual income brackets show that 30.6% of residents (8,012 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, tracking closely with the broader metropolitan figure of 31.7%. Living affordability remains under pressure, as households retain 80.3% of earnings after housing outlays (placing in the 22nd percentile), while the district occupies the 5th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Maroochydore - Kuluin had 9,771 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 43% detached houses and 34% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 29.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential housing profiles recorded in Maroochydore - Kuluin at the latest Census showed 42.6% standalone houses alongside 57.4% alternative dwelling formats (comprising semi-detached units, apartments, and other housing), contrasting with Regional Qld where houses represent 76.4% and other formats 23.6%. Outright property ownership mirrored the wider territory at 32.8%, with 25.0% held under a mortgage and 42.2% occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage expenses reached $1,733, exceeding the Regional Qld figure of $1,655, while weekly median rental costs stood at $410 against $345 regionally. Relative to national figures, home loan repayments in Maroochydore - Kuluin fall under the Australian average of $1,863, whereas local rent levels surpass the nationwide benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Maroochydore - Kuluin counted 9,771 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 10,969 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 16% are couples with children, fewer than in 93% of areas nationally, against 33% couples without children. 33% 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 configurations account for the largest share of dwellings at 60.4%, consisting of couples without children at 32.6%, couples with children at 16.4%, and single parent families at 10.3%. Non-family living arrangements represent the remaining 39.6%, with single-occupant homes making up 32.9% and group households at 6.8%. The typical dwelling accommodates a median household size of 2.1 people, which is below the Regional Qld standard of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.4% of adults in Maroochydore - Kuluin hold a university qualification, including 17.9% with a bachelor degree and 5.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.6% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 2,956 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,024 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 levels for higher education in Maroochydore - Kuluin sit below national comparisons, with 25.4% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree compared with 30.4% across Australia, pointing to opportunities for further academic and professional upskilling. Bachelor degree holders constitute 17.9% of the population, supplemented by postgraduate qualifications at 5.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Applied technical learning is strongly represented, with 39.4% of citizens aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided between advanced diplomas at 12.8% and certificates at 26.6%. Participation in study is active throughout the community, with 25.4% of the population presently engaged in an educational course.
Broken down by tier, this encompasses 7.1% attending primary schooling, 6.1% enrolled in tertiary institutions, and 5.9% in secondary education.
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Getting around Maroochydore - Kuluin means driving: households keep an average of 1.1 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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64.6% of residents in Maroochydore - Kuluin report no long-term health condition. 7.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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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Evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic ailment rates by AreaSearch highlight significant health considerations for Maroochydore - Kuluin, where regular medical conditions are widespread among older and younger demographics alike, and private health insurance adoption is modest at roughly 51% of the resident community (~13,407 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 10.3 and 8.9% of citizens respectively, whereas 64.6% of residents indicated freedom from chronic medical conditions compared to 67.6% throughout Regional Qld. Working-age cohorts record a higher than standard rate of ongoing medical concerns.
Senior citizens aged 65 and over account for 27.5% of the local population (7,209 people), exceeding the Regional Qld proportion of 20.3%, with nationwide comparative standings aligning closely with broader trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.7% of Maroochydore - Kuluin residents were born overseas and 10.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.7%) and Australian (23.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural metrics show Maroochydore - Kuluin registering above-average diversity, with 25.7% of the populace born abroad and 10.6% using a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the dominant faith, accounting for 47.9% of local inhabitants. The most noticeable variation is found in Hinduism, which represents 1.9% of the population in Maroochydore - Kuluin compared to 0.8% in Regional Qld. Regarding ancestral background (based on parental birthplace), the primary lineages in Maroochydore - Kuluin are English (32.7%), Australian (23.4%), and Irish (9.3%). Variations are also present across other origins, with New Zealand background standing at 1.0% locally (vs 0.9% across the region), German background at 4.8% (vs 4.7%), and Scottish ancestry reaching 8.8% (vs 7.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Maroochydore - Kuluin is 46, older than 81% of areas nationally. 25.9% 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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Demographic figures show that Maroochydore - Kuluin maintains an older age distribution than Regional Qld overall. Seniors and retirees aged 65+ make up 27.5% of the local community as at August 2026, compared to 20.4% regionally, while youth and children (0 - 24) constitute only 21.5% against 29.6% across Regional Qld. Consequently, the median age is estimated at 46, matching the figure from the 2021 Census and sitting 5 years above the Regional Qld median of 41 from that Census, where the Australian median stood at 38. The most significant shift across age groups since the Census has occurred within the mature adult and early retiree demographic (45 - 64), dropping from 24.9% to an estimated 22.2%.
Between now and 2041, the largest numerical expansion is forecast for seniors and retirees, adding 3,006 residents (42%) to reach 10,215.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Maroochydore - Kuluin
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 | Sep 2026 last month all 21 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 Sep 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 — 1,492 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (23,327 at the 2021 Census → 26,186 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 (316031427). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.