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Maroochydore - Kuluin has an estimated 26,016 residents, up from 23,327 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,689 people, or 11.5%. Growth has averaged 2.4% a year over five years, faster than 76% of areas nationally. 1,418 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 62.5% of that increase. That puts 1,878 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 conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Maroochydore - Kuluin is approximately 26,016 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 2,689 people (11.5%) from the 23,327 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 25,798 and a further 1,418 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. With these numbers, the area has a density ratio of 1,878 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical average across the national localities analyzed by AreaSearch.
The area's 11.5% expansion rate since the 2021 census outperformed both the SA3 region (8.3%) and the Rest of Qld, positioning it as a primary driver of growth locally. This expansion was majorly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 62.5% of the total population growth in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as a starting point, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 area. For SA2 areas where this dataset is unavailable, or for periods past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 using 2021 data are substituted. Since these state-level figures lack breakdowns by age group, AreaSearch distributes growth across age brackets using proportional weightings based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which used 2022 data. Looking at future demographic patterns, significant population gains are expected within the highest quartile of regional Australian locations, with this specific area projected to grow by 7,384 persons to 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP figures, representing a total increase of 27.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,771 new dwellings have been approved in Maroochydore - Kuluin over the past five years, an average of 354 a year. That places the area in the 90th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 14 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 266 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 19% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 333, broadly in line with 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 Maroochydore - Kuluin have averaged approximately 354 annually, totaling 1,771 completions over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with an additional 306 registered so far during FY-26. Based on an average increase of 1.6 new residents per year per built home over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), local supply and demand dynamics appear well aligned, promoting stable conditions. Newly constructed properties carry an average value of $420,000. Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $187.2 million this financial year, indicating a robust level of local business investment activity.
Relative to the Rest of Qld, Maroochydore - Kuluin registers 86.0% more new home approvals (per person), offering buyers a diverse range of choices even though building activity has slowed down in recent times. This volume is notably higher than the nationwide figure, showing high developer optimism in the sector. Recent construction activity consists of 19.0% detached dwellings and 81.0% townhouses or apartments. The shift toward higher density options provides more affordable points of entry and holds strong appeal for downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a clear shift from the current housing stock, which is 43.0% houses, indicating limited remaining developable land and reflecting changing lifestyle choices and affordability considerations. With roughly 98 people per approval, Maroochydore - Kuluin shows the profile of a developing area. Projecting forward, Maroochydore - Kuluin is on track to add 7,165 residents through to 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. At the current pace of construction, the supply of new housing is expected to easily accommodate this demand, creating favorable conditions for home buyers and potentially supporting expansion beyond official forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 20 current infrastructure and development projects inside Maroochydore - Kuluin, worth an estimated $7.03 billion. A further 86 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $13.9 billion. 28 are already under construction and 30 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major construction projects, and municipal planning choices have a significant impact on local growth. AreaSearch has identified a total of 20 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Key initiatives include The Millwell, the Sunshine Coast Infrastructure Coordination Plan, SOL by Walker, and the New Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme Project, with the most relevant developments outlined below.
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Sunshine Coast Infrastructure Coordination Plan
A collaborative infrastructure plan between the Queensland Government and Sunshine Coast Council covering the Sunshine Coast Urban Corridor, a 24 km stretch from Maroochydore to Caloundra encompassing approximately 2,200 ha. The plan coordinates transport, energy, water, education, and health infrastructure to support population growth to 2041. As of 2026, its priorities are being incorporated into the proposed Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2046, which completed formal community consultation in September 2025 and is under post-consultation review.Key infrastructure being delivered includes The Wave public transport system (Stage 2), 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 (PPP) 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 in 2025, it was positioned as a private-sector led alternative to state-funded venues. Post-Games, the arena is intended to serve as a premier arts, music, and exhibition hub for the Sunshine Coast, while the village components will transition into permanent high-density residential accommodation integrated with the region's future transport network.
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 59.8%. 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 30,741, 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 has a skilled labor force, with a strong presence in essential services and an unemployment rate of 4.7%. As of March 2026, there are 13,022 working residents. The unemployment rate is 0.8% higher than the 3.9% recorded in Regional Qld, and the labor force participation rate of 59.8% is lower than the Regional Qld standard of 64.3%. Census data indicates that a moderate 15.0% of local workers operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns. The primary employment fields for local residents are health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and construction.
The local labor market exhibits a strong concentration in accommodation & food, employing workers at a rate 1.3 times that of the broader region. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing represents a minimal portion of the workforce at 0.9% compared to 4.5% across the region. At the time of the Census, there were 0.9 workers for every resident, demonstrating a strong local job market. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the local labor force contracted by 2.2% and total employment fell by 3.4% during the 12 months ending March 2026, leading to a 1.2 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% increase in employment, a 0.3% expansion of the labor force, and a minor 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context for future demand in Maroochydore - Kuluin. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Nationwide employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary greatly by industry. Applying these sectoral trends to the local employment distribution suggests that employment in Maroochydore - Kuluin could grow by 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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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The most recent ATO data at the postcode level analyzed by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows that incomes in the Maroochydore - Kuluin SA2 are below the national average, with a median of $50,732 and an average of $64,382. This is lower than Regional Qld's median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes would stand at approximately $56,495 (median) and $71,696 (average) as of March 2026. According to the Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the area rank moderately, falling between the 27th and 41st percentiles.
The largest income group comprises 30.6% of the population earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (7,960 residents), matching regional trends where 31.7% fall into this bracket. Housing affordability pressure is significant, with only 80.3% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 22nd percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the local income level in the 5th decile.
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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The mix of housing types in Maroochydore - Kuluin at the latest Census consisted of 42.6% houses and 57.4% other dwelling structures such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative accommodation, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in the area matched the Regional Qld level of 32.8%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (25.0%) or rented (42.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,733 was higher than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, and the median weekly rent of $410 also exceeded the regional average of $345.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Maroochydore - Kuluin are below the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Maroochydore - Kuluin counted 9,771 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 10,897 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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Families make up 60.4% of all households, consisting of couples without children at 32.6%, couples with children at 16.4%, and single parents at 10.3%. Non-family households account for the remaining 39.6%, with lone person households representing 32.9% and group households making up 6.8%. The median size of local households is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the regional average 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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The proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in Maroochydore - Kuluin is lower than regional benchmarks, with 25.4% of those aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to the national average of 30.4%. This difference indicates room for further educational and skills development. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 17.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 39.4% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these fields, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificates (26.6%). Enrolment in education is strong, with 25.4% of the population currently undertaking formal study.
This student population includes 7.1% in primary school, 6.1% in tertiary studies, and 5.9% in secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Maroochydore - Kuluin reaches 66 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 1,900 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 1.1 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 analysis of public transport reveals 66 active bus stops in Maroochydore - Kuluin. These stops are served by 12 distinct routes, which accommodate 1,912 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 262 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the district, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 88% and walking accounting for 5%. The average rate of vehicle ownership is 1.1 per household, which is lower than the regional average. In addition, 15.0% of residents worked from home at the time of the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect pandemic-related restrictions.
Public transport services average 273 journeys per day across all local routes, which translates to approximately 28 weekly departures per stop.
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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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and chronic illness data, Maroochydore - Kuluin faces notable health difficulties. Common conditions are prevalent across both younger and older demographics, and the rate of private health insurance is relatively low, covering approximately 51% of the population (~13,320 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent issues locally, affecting 10.3% and 8.9% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 64.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, which is lower than the 67.6% recorded across Regional Qld. Chronic health issues are more common than average among the working-age population.
Furthermore, residents aged 65 and over make up 27.7% of the local population (7,193 people), exceeding the Regional Qld share of 20.4%, while overall national health rankings remain largely consistent with the wider population.
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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Maroochydore - Kuluin has a higher-than-average level of cultural diversity, with 10.6% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 25.7% born overseas. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 47.9% of the population. The most significant religious overrepresentation is Hinduism, which is practiced by 1.9% of local residents, compared to 0.8% in Regional Qld. In terms of family background, the three most common ancestries in Maroochydore - Kuluin are English (32.7%), Australian (23.4%), and Irish (9.3%). There are also notable differences in other groups, with New Zealand ancestry slightly higher at 1.0% (compared to 0.9% regionally), German ancestry at 4.8% (compared to 4.7%), and Scottish ancestry at 8.8% (compared to 7.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Maroochydore - Kuluin is 46, older than 81% of areas nationally. 26.5% 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 median age in Maroochydore - Kuluin is 46 years, which is higher than the regional median of 41 and the national median of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, the area has a higher proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (16.2%) and a lower share of children aged 5 - 14 (6.9%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 8.6% to 9.9%, and the 25 to 34 cohort has increased from 15.1% to 16.2%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 bracket fell from 13.6% to 11.8%, and the 45 to 54 group declined from 11.3% to 10.0%.
Looking to 2041, the age structure is projected to shift, with the 25 to 34 group expanding by 35% (adding 1,484 people) to reach 5,696 from 4,211, while the 15 to 24 group is expected to grow by a modest 7%, adding 181 residents.
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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Aug 2026 this month all 20 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 Aug 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 — 1,418 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (23,327 at the 2021 Census → 26,016 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 (316031427). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.