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McDowall has an estimated 8,897 residents, up from 7,918 at the 2021 Census — a change of 979 people, or 12.4%. Growth has averaged 2.1% a year over five years, faster than 79% of areas nationally. 337 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 43.9% of that increase. That puts 2,027 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 McDowall is approximately 8,897 as of May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 979 residents (12.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 7,918 people. This shift is calculated using the estimated resident population of 8,886 provided by the ABS as of June 2025 alongside an extra 337 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. Such a population count translates to a density ratio of 2,026 persons per square kilometer, a figure that sits higher than the typical average across locations evaluated nationally by AreaSearch.
The area's 12.4% rate of growth since the 2021 census outstripped the wider SA4 region (9.2%) and the national benchmark, establishing the locality as a regional leader in growth. The upward population trajectory was chiefly propelled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 43.9% of the total population rise in recent times, though other components such as overseas migration and natural growth also registered positive outcomes. AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each individual SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 sectors omitted from these datasets, or for periods extending past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and grounded in 2021 data are utilized instead. It is worth noting that these state-level projections lack breakdowns by age category; consequently, where they are applied, AreaSearch distributes growth weightings proportionally based on the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, utilizing 2022 data) for each respective age cohort. Looking at future demographic trends, population growth is anticipated to settle slightly below the median of all national statistical areas, with a projected expansion of 647 persons up to 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing an overall increase of 7.2% across the 16 years.
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279 new dwellings have been approved in McDowall over the past five years, an average of 55 a year. That places the area in the 81st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 64 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 13% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 30, well below 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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McDowall has recorded an average of approximately 55 new residential approvals annually, with a total of 279 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 28 added during the current FY-26 period. Given that an average of 3.2 individuals relocated to the area for every single home constructed over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the volume of supply is falling far short of demand, a scenario that typically intensifies competition among buyers and exerts upward pressure on prices, with new dwellings being built at an average cost of $353,000.
Furthermore, $1.6 million in commercial construction approvals have been documented in the current financial year, which highlights the predominantly residential character of the neighborhood. Relative to Greater Brisbane, McDowall exhibits somewhat elevated construction activity (running 14.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year period), which helps maintain healthy options for buyers while reinforcing existing residential values. Recent construction patterns show that 12.0% of new builds are detached houses, whereas 88.0% consist of townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward higher-density projects offers more reachable entry points and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers alike. This represents a distinct shift away from historical housing stock (which currently stands at 86.0% houses), indicating a decline in the availability of developable land and reflecting modern lifestyle choices and housing affordability constraints. With close to 190 individuals per dwelling approval, McDowall displays the hallmark traits of a growth corridor. Projecting forward, McDowall is expected to add 636 new residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on ongoing construction volumes, incoming housing supply is poised to comfortably satisfy demand, establishing favorable purchasing conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating expansion that exceeds the current population forecasts.
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AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside McDowall, worth an estimated $76 million. A further 106 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $20.8 billion. 26 are already under construction and 41 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and retail. 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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Few factors shape local market performance as significantly as updates to regional infrastructure, major development projects, and urban planning schemes. In total, 12 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the area. Principal developments include the McDowall Village Master Plan Redevelopment, the Cabbage Tree Creek Bikeway (Hamilton Road to Old Northern Road), Cove McDowall, and the Everton Park Urban Village, with the subsequent list outlining those expected to hold the greatest relevance.
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McDowall Village Master Plan Redevelopment
A concept master plan for the refurbishment and strategic expansion of McDowall Village Shopping Centre. The project focuses on revitalizing the IGA-anchored center by upgrading external facades, enhancing pedestrian connectivity between Beckett and Hamilton Roads, and reconfiguring internal tenancies to support new convenience retail and service offerings. As of May 2026, the project is progressing through feasibility and preliminary planning under CMC Property Management, with a focus on improving the suburban village atmosphere.
Flockton Street Development Site
A significant 2.54-acre (1.01 hectares) landholding zoned 'Emerging Community' under the McDowall Neighbourhood Plan. Sold in mid-2024 for $3.75 million, the site is currently in the planning stage for residential land subdivision and townhouses.
Cabbage Tree Creek Bikeway (Hamilton Road to Old Northern Road)
Hamilton Road and Old Northern Road Active Transport Corridor is a planned local bikeway and shared path upgrade delivered by Brisbane City Council along the Hamilton Road corridor between McDowall and Chermside West. It will improve walking and cycling links between suburbs and connect into the existing Cabbage Tree Creek Bikeway, supporting safer east west movements to local parks, schools and centres. Council has identified this section as a trunk active transport project in its pathway network schedule under the name Cabbage Tree Creek Bikeway (Hamilton Road to Old Northern Road), a secondary cycle route with an indicative delivery window of 2021 to 2026.The project is expected to involve new or widened shared paths, safer road crossings and local intersection improvements, aligning with the broader program of bikeway upgrades across Brisbane. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Cove McDowall
A limited collection of 20 four-bedroom townhomes inspired by classic Queenslander architecture, with resort-style communal amenities including a pool, BBQ and landscaped courtyard, set 10km north of Brisbane CBD.
Stafford Heights Aged Care & Retirement Village Expansion
Expansion of the existing Churches of Christ aged care and retirement living precinct at Stafford Heights, delivering more than 80 new independent living units together with upgraded aged care and community facilities. Construction is continuing with staged delivery expected through 2026.
Grevillea on Idonia
Limited-release boutique land estate by Ausbuild comprising 11 premium homesites at the end of Idonia Street in Bridgeman Downs. Marketing and sales are active and operational works have been decided by Brisbane City Council, indicating civil construction. Lots feature wide frontages and direct access to nearby parkland and Cabbage Tree Creek reserve.
Old Northern Road Childcare Centre
A proposed single-storey childcare centre with capacity for 120 children, designed by All Design and Drafting with planning by Ratio Consultants. The facility will operate 6:15am - 6:15pm, Monday to Friday, providing much-needed early learning services to the Everton Park area.
Tramway Reserve Active Recreation Hub
New multi-purpose active recreation hub within Beckett Road Park and the adjacent Tramway Reserve in McDowall. The project delivers an upgraded, fully fenced playground relocated to higher ground to reduce flood risk, new modern play equipment, a half-court basketball space, shared walking and cycling paths, seating and water stations, and other park amenity improvements funded through Brisbane City Council suburban renewal and park upgrade programs. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
5,571 residents of McDowall are employed, from a labour force of 5,690. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 79.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,132, about 80% 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 workforce in McDowall is highly educated, featuring a strong contingent of professional services, an unemployment rate sitting at a mere 2.1%, and an estimated job growth rate of 7.1% over the past twelve months. As of March 2026, there are 5,571 employed local residents, and the unemployment rate is 2.2% below the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%, while the participation rate in the labor market is exceptionally high (79.3% in comparison to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane). According to Census responses, a moderate share of 24.8% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure should be interpreted with reference to the influence of COVID-19 lockdowns.
Resident employment is primarily clustered in health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and education & training. The community exhibits a particularly high concentration of workers in public administration & safety, with employment levels reaching 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, manufacturing has a very minor footprint, accounting for only 3.7% of jobs compared to 6.4% across the region. This highly residential locality appears to provide scarce job options within its borders, as evidenced by comparing the Census working population against the resident population. AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS statistics indicates that for the 12 months leading up to March 2026, the number of employed persons grew by 7.1% while the overall labor force expanded by 7.2%, yielding a minor 0.1 percentage points rise in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.2% and the labor force expand by 3.4%, with its unemployment rate also climbing by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future demand within McDowall. These outlooks, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been correlated with the local employment structure to project prospective growth trajectories. While employment nationwide is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely across different industry segments. Applying these sectoral forecasts to the employment distribution of McDowall indicates that local employment should rise by 7.0% over five years and 14.4% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population trends).
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Median household income in McDowall is $2,461 a week (about $128,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,056 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,925 a year against an average of $81,243. 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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Based on the most recent postcode level ATO statistics published for financial year 2023, the median income for taxpayers in the McDowall SA2 is $66,925, with the average income recorded at $81,243. These figures are exceptionally high on a national scale, comparing to a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799 across Greater Brisbane. Accounting for a Wage Price Index rise of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate these values at roughly $74,528 (median) and $90,472 (average) as of March 2026. Census statistics show that household, family, and individual incomes in McDowall are positioned high in the national rankings, placing between the 83rd and 89th percentiles.
Examining the income distribution, 33.7% of residents (2,998 individuals) earn within the weekly range of $1,500 - 2,999, which is very similar to the broader region where this bracket accounts for 33.3%. A substantial 38.8% of the population earns more than $3,000 weekly, highlighting affluent segments that support robust local business activity. Once housing expenses are subtracted, households retain 87.4% of their earnings, demonstrating strong disposable income, and the suburb's SEIFA income metric ranks in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
McDowall had 2,744 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 5% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $460 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 18.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.3%. 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 dwelling types in McDowall at the time of the latest Census consisted of 85.7% detached houses and 14.3% other housing styles (semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Brisbane metropolitan split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Furthermore, home ownership in McDowall was significantly higher than the Brisbane metro benchmark, reaching 36.3%, with the remaining properties being held under mortgage (40.1%) or rented (23.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area stood well above the metropolitan median at $2,167, while the median weekly rent was registered at $460, compared to Brisbane metro levels of $1,863 and $380 respectively.
Locally, McDowall's mortgage payments are notably higher than the Australian national median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national benchmark of $375.
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McDowall counted 2,744 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,083 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 87% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 15% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units represent the vast majority of households at 83.2%, consisting of couples with children at 43.6%, couples without children at 29.6%, and single parent households at 9.0%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 16.8%, with lone-person households comprising 14.6% and group households making up 2.5% of the total. The average household size stands at 2.8 persons, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
37.7% of adults in McDowall hold a university qualification, including 24.4% with a bachelor degree and 9.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 19.1% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 2,248 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,132 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 attainment levels in McDowall are substantially higher than regional and national averages, with 37.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% in QLD and 30.4% across Australia. This distinct academic profile equips the suburb well for opportunities in the knowledge economy. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 24.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (9.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Technical and trade qualifications are also common, with 30.8% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (19.1%). The rate of educational enrollment is notably high, with 30.2% of the local population actively participating in formal study.
This percentage includes 10.0% of residents attending primary school, 8.5% enrolled in secondary education, and 6.5% pursuing tertiary studies.
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Public transport in McDowall reaches 23 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 910 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit analysis indicates there are 23 active transit stops operating within McDowall, consisting of bus services. These stops are serviced by 8 distinct routes, which combine to support 911 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is classified as good, with residents living an average of 229 meters from the closest transit stop. Because the area is primarily residential, the majority of workers commute outward, and cars remain the primary mode of travel at 87%, followed by train travel at 5%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 cars per household, which sits above the regional average.
Approximately 24.8% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions). Transit service frequency averages 130 trips daily across all active routes, which equates to approximately 39 weekly trips for each individual stop.
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71.7% of residents in McDowall report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 87% of areas nationally. 3.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.4 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 metric data reveals excellent results for McDowall, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality indices and the prevalence of chronic health issues. Younger demographics in particular show extremely low rates of typical medical conditions, and the rate of private health insurance coverage is remarkably high, encompassing approximately 60% of the population (5,329 people). This compares to 55.8% of residents across Greater Brisbane. The most common health issues reported by local residents were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 7.6 and 7.4% of the population respectively, while 71.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
The population under 65 years of age shows better than average health outcomes. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 15.8% of the local population (1,408 people). Seniors in the area exhibit above-average health outcomes, though their national percentile rankings are lower than those of the younger local cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.0% of McDowall residents were born overseas and 17.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.9%) and Australian (24.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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McDowall displays higher cultural diversity than most other local property markets, with 25.0% of the resident population born overseas and 17.4% speaking a language other than English in the home. The most common religious affiliation in McDowall is Christianity, representing 59.5% of residents. This is higher than the Greater Brisbane figure of 47.8%. Regarding ancestry (defined as the country of birth of the parents), the three most common backgrounds in McDowall are English, representing 24.9% of residents, Australian, representing 24.8%, and Irish, representing 9.0%. There are also notable deviations in the representation of other ethnic groups: residents of Italian descent are overrepresented at 5.4% of the population (compared to 2.0% across the region), South Australian backgrounds account for 0.7% (compared to 0.6% regionally), and Samoan backgrounds account for 0.3% (compared to 0.9% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of McDowall is 38. 25.7% 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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With a median age of 38, McDowall's population is slightly older than the Greater Brisbane average of 36, though it aligns with the national median of 38 years. The 45 - 54 age bracket shows a strong representation at 13.6% compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 11.8%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 25 to 34 has increased from 10.7% to 11.8% of the population. In contrast, the 55 to 64 bracket has decreased from 11.8% to 10.7%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic forecasts project major shifts in the local age structure.
The 45 to 54 group is expected to lead these shifts, growing by 24% (285 people) to reach 1,495 individuals, up from 1,209. Conversely, both the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age groups are projected to experience declines in total numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for McDowall
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 5 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jun 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 — 337 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,918 at the 2021 Census → 8,897 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 (302011026). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.