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Maryborough Surrounds - South has an estimated 11,194 residents, up from 9,548 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,646 people, or 17.2%. Growth has averaged 3.8% a year over five years, faster than 88% of areas nationally. 307 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 91.0% of that increase. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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 for Maryborough Surrounds - South stands at approximately 11,194 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,646 people (17.2%) relative to the 2021 Census, when 9,548 people were tallied. Such demographic expansion is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 11,170 registered in June 2025, alongside 307 validated new addresses added following the Census enumeration. This overall total yields a population density of 2.9 persons per square kilometer, providing residents with generous physical space. Outpacing both the broader SA3 area (9.0%) and the Rest of Qld, the district's post-2021 census surge of 17.2% positions it among the region's fastest-growing localities.
Inward relocation from interstate served as the core growth engine by supplying roughly 91.0% of total incoming numbers over recent periods, supplemented by positive inflows from natural increase and overseas arrivals. Projections for each individual SA2 territory are drawn from ABS/Geoscience Australia models published in 2024 using 2022 baseline figures. Where SA2 units lack coverage within that dataset, or across projection horizons extending past 2032, models published by the Queensland State Government in 2023 utilizing 2021 baseline inputs are applied. Because these state figures omit age cohort breakdowns, proportional weightings from the ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (published in 2023 based on 2022 inputs) are assigned across age brackets. Under these anticipated structural demographic changes, regional expansion is slated to trend marginally beneath the Australian regional median, with the community projected to add 1,232 persons by 2041 according to recent annual ERP data, which equates to an overall gain of 10.8% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
387 new dwellings have been approved in Maryborough Surrounds - South over the past five years, an average of 77 a year. That places the area in the 90th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 77 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% 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 in Maryborough Surrounds - South have run at roughly 77 dwellings per year, culminating in 387 approved residences across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this identical 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), an influx averaging 4.9 people per annum has occurred for each new home constructed, indicating that structural additions are trailing population demand and generating competitive market conditions that foster upward valuation trends. Concurrently, newly approved residences exhibit an average expected construction cost of $318,000—sitting beneath the wider regional benchmark and pointing to relatively affordable building parameters.
Meanwhile, non-residential activity remains moderate, with $14.4 million in commercial development approvals logged across the current financial year. When evaluated against the Rest of Qld, residential construction across Maryborough Surrounds - South tracks somewhat higher on a per-capita basis (12.0% above the regional benchmark over the 5 year period), sustaining housing options for incoming buyers while bolstering existing asset values. Furthermore, recent building authorisations have been composed exclusively of detached dwellings, reinforcing a spacious low-density urban fabric tailored to households seeking larger parcels. With roughly 166 people per approval, the district exhibits characteristics typical of an active growth corridor. Moving forward, projections from the latest AreaSearch quarterly figures indicate that Maryborough Surrounds - South will incorporate 1,208 additional inhabitants up to 2041. Given prevailing development trajectories, the creation of fresh housing stock appears well placed to satisfy residential demand, providing supportive conditions for property seekers and creating capacity for population increases that could outstrip baseline estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Maryborough Surrounds - South, worth an estimated $12.3 billion. A further 131 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $155.2 billion. 49 are already under construction and 81 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development 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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Civic infrastructure enhancements, regional planning programs, and major civil works remain critical drivers of local performance and development. In total, AreaSearch has identified 23 projects expected to influence the district. Prominent undertakings include the Bruce Highway - Tiaro Bypass, the Tiaro Bulls and Barrels Community Event, the Mungar Road Upgrade, and the Glenwood Playground, with key initiatives outlined below.
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Tiaro Bypass (Bruce Highway Upgrade)
Construction of a new four-lane bypass on the Bruce Highway at Tiaro to improve flood immunity, safety, and efficiency between Gympie and Maryborough.
Tiaro Bulls and Barrels Community Event
A community 'Bulls and Barrels' event supported by a grant from the Fraser Coast Regional Council.
Bruce Highway - Tiaro Bypass
A new 9km, four-lane bypass of the town of Tiaro to improve safety, flood immunity, and traffic efficiency on the Bruce Highway. The project includes two grade-separated interchanges and interchanges north and south of Tiaro, detaching and rejoining the existing highway near Bauple Drive and Wilsons Road.
Mungar Road Upgrade
Widening a 1.74km section of Mungar Road between Glenbar Road and Thiess Road from a single lane to a two-lane sealed section to improve safety and rideability.
Forest Wind Farm
A proposed 1,200 MW wind farm of up to 226 turbines sited within the state-owned Tuan-Toolara exotic pine plantation between Gympie and Maryborough in the Wide Bay region. The project would generate enough clean energy for roughly 500,000 Queensland homes and avoid around 2.62 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions a year. Forest Wind was enabled by the Forest Wind Farm Development Act 2020 and obtained state development approval, but its future was thrown into serious doubt in September 2025 when the Queensland LNP government announced the repeal of that Act, citing community concerns and the earlier exit of co-developer Tilt Renewables in August 2024.The proponent disputes the basis for the decision and maintains it is still seeking a path forward, while the federal EPBC environmental assessment remains incomplete.
Glenwood Playground
Council delivered a new all-abilities playground and recreation space at Glenwood Community Space with junior and senior play areas, a multi-use sports half court, shaded seating, concrete paths and landscaping.
Glenwood Ambulance Station
Development of a business case for a new ambulance station in Glenwood to support emergency response capability in the Gympie/Wide Bay-Burnett region, as part of the Queensland Government 2025-26 Budget.
Munna Creek Solar Farm
A 120MWAC photovoltaic solar farm covering 460 hectares, capable of powering over 41,000 homes, with connection to the Ergon 132kV overhead power line network.
4,464 residents of Maryborough Surrounds - South are employed, from a labour force of 4,719. Unemployment sits at 5.4%, with participation at 48.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 9,620, about 86% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour force in Maryborough Surrounds - South displays a balanced blend of professional and trades-based positions, featuring prominent industrial and manufacturing output, an unemployment benchmark of 5.4%, and an estimated 8.2% annual rate of jobs expansion. As of March 2026, employed residents total 4,464, while joblessness sits 1.5% higher than the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%, alongside a noticeably subdued labour participation metric (48.3% versus 64.2% across Regional Qld). In addition, Census records show that 14.1% of local workers performed their duties remotely from home, although Covid-19 restrictions formed an important operational backdrop during that survey period.
Leading employment sectors among the local population consist of health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and construction. Concentration is exceptionally pronounced within agriculture, forestry & fishing, capturing an employment quota 2.8 times the broader regional benchmark. On the other hand, accommodation & food demonstrates lower engagement, employing 5.5% of working residents compared with 8.3% regionally. The comparative balance between Census-reported local jobs and resident workers suggests that surrounding commercial districts supply much of the broader employment base rather than internal local businesses. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM metrics indicate that over the 12 months to March 2026, local headcount in work grew by 8.2% as the total workforce expanded by 5.4%, causing local unemployment to drop by 2.4 percentage points. By comparison, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% uptick in employment, a 0.3% increase in the total labour force, and a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. Looking further ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia national employment outlooks from Mar-26 provide comparative context for future sector demand. These federal projections outline overall nationwide workforce expansions of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, albeit with notable divergence among distinct industries. When mapped against the specific industrial composition of Maryborough Surrounds - South, this modeling indicates potential local job increases of 5.7% over five years and 12.4% over ten years (serving as a structural weighting calculation for demonstration purposes rather than a tailored local population model).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Maryborough Surrounds - South is $959 a week (about $50,000 a year), with median personal income at $471 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,599 a year against an average of $52,278. 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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Postcode-level ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate a median taxpayer return of $44,599 alongside an average earning level of $52,278 in Maryborough Surrounds - South. These figures sit below the nationwide midpoint and trail Regional Qld, where the median reaches $53,146 and the average sits at $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% accumulated since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $49,665 for median earnings and $58,217 for average earnings as of March 2026. Across family, individual, and household metrics in Census evaluations, local income distributions consistently place between the 2nd and 2nd percentiles nationally.
An examination of earnings cohorts shows that 31.7% of local taxpayers (amounting to 3,548 individuals) fall within the $400 - 799 weekly income bracket, contrasting with the regional benchmark where the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort forms the largest segment at 31.7%. Lower-earning domiciles make up a substantial share, with 41.7% taking home less than $800 weekly, highlighting household budget constraints. Although essential shelter costs remain modest, leaving 88.2% of earnings unspent on housing, overall net disposable income ranks in the 5th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Maryborough Surrounds - South had 3,777 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 11% rented and 57% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,170 a month. Rent absorbs 26.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census counts, the housing stock in Maryborough Surrounds - South consisted of 97.9% houses alongside 2.1% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the wider Regional Qld pattern of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Unencumbered property ownership was notably widespread at 57.3%, comfortably surpassing regional levels, while remaining residences were categorized as mortgaged (32.2%) or rented (10.5%). Median monthly financing commitments sat at $1,170, and median weekly rental outlays were $250, both tracking well below the Regional Qld figures of $1,655 and $345.
On a broader Australian scale, local mortgage servicing costs are markedly below the national average of $1,863, just as weekly rental expenses sit significantly under the Australian median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Maryborough Surrounds - South counted 3,777 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,428 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 89% of areas nationally, against 41% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 69.3% of local households, comprising couples without children at 40.8%, couples with children at 19.2%, and single parent families at 8.6%. The remaining 30.7% consists of non-family living arrangements, which divide into lone person households at 26.8% and group households at 4.0%. The typical domestic unit contains a median household size of 2.2 people, which tracks smaller than the Regional Qld figure of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
10.2% of adults in Maryborough Surrounds - South hold a university qualification, including 7.6% with a bachelor degree and 1.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 94% of areas nationally. A further 36.3% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 295 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 928 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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Educational profiles across the area show lower overall rates of higher education, with university degree attainment recorded at 10.2% compared to the national average of 30.4%, creating a key focal point for regional learning programs. Within tertiary brackets, Bachelor degrees constitute the highest proportion at 7.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 1.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.2%. Non-university vocational pathways are strongly represented, with 46.0% of the population aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications across certificates (36.3%) and advanced diplomas (9.7%). A significant 23.7% share of local inhabitants participates in educational coursework.
Breaking this down by stage, 9.2% of residents attend primary education, 7.6% are enrolled in secondary education, and 2.4% undertake tertiary education studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Maryborough Surrounds - South means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 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.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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54.3% of residents in Maryborough Surrounds - South report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 83% of areas nationally. 10.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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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Health and wellness profiles for Maryborough Surrounds - South indicate noticeable systemic pressures, with AreaSearch evaluations documenting elevated chronic condition diagnoses and mortality indices across both younger and older cohorts. Meanwhile, private health fund membership remains notably subdued, covering roughly 46% of the overall community (~5,126 people). This level trails the Regional Qld coverage rate of 52.5% as well as the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. The primary ongoing health conditions registered locally include arthritis, impacting 14.6 of residents, alongside mental health issues, affecting 10.5%. Meanwhile, 54.3% of the community reported no ongoing long-term conditions, below the 67.6% level recorded across Regional Qld.
Chronic conditions are also elevated across the working-age population. Older cohorts form a substantial presence, with 33.5% of residents aged 65 and over (3,751 people), well above the 20.3% share seen across Regional Qld, while medical metrics for seniors track broadly in line with wider national baselines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Maryborough Surrounds - South is largely Australian-born, at 86.2% of residents, with 2.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.2%) and Australian (30.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural and demographic background measures show Maryborough Surrounds - South maintaining a relatively homogeneous profile, with Australian citizenship held by 87.9% of residents, 86.2% born in Australia, and 97.8% speaking English exclusively within domestic settings. Regarding religious adherence, Christianity constitutes the primary denomination, encompassing 52.6% of the local populace, comparable to the 52.2% recorded for Regional Qld. Looking at parental background and ancestral heritage, the three most prominent ancestry groups across Maryborough Surrounds - South are English (accounting for 34.2%), Australian (representing 30.2%), and Scottish (comprising 8.5%). Distinct proportional variations also emerge among other backgrounds: German ancestry represents 6.7% of the community compared to 4.7% regionally, Australian Aboriginal background accounts for 2.7% against 3.9% regionally, and New Zealand heritage stands at 0.6% compared to 0.9% across the broader region.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Maryborough Surrounds - South is 54, older than 96% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 15.9% 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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The demographic profile of Maryborough Surrounds - South is heavily weighted toward older and retired cohorts, with residents aged 65+ making up 33.5% of the community as at August 2026, compared to 20.4% across Regional Qld. Conversely, adults aged 25 - 44 account for 15.7%, trailing the regional level of 25.5%. These demographics produce an estimated median age of 54, down from 55 recorded at the 2021 Census, but remaining 13 years older than the Regional Qld median of 41 from that same Census, where the Australian median was 38.
The most significant post-Census shift occurred among residents aged 45 - 64, whose share decreased from 34.5% to an estimated 29.4%. Looking toward 2041, retirement cohorts are slated to account for the bulk of population expansion, gaining 778 residents (21%) to reach 4,529 individuals, whereas young adult and child age bands are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Maryborough Surrounds - South
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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 9 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 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 — 307 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,548 at the 2021 Census → 11,194 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 (319051525). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.