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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 78% 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the population residing in McDowall stands at approximately 8,897 as of Aug 2026. Compared with the 7,918 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 979 people (12.4%). This demographic shift is derived from an ABS estimated resident population of 8,886 as of June 2025 alongside 337 validated new addresses added since the Census. With this population count, McDowall registers a population density of 2,026 persons per square kilometer, outperforming the benchmark across nationally evaluated areas. Furthermore, the 12.4% expansion recorded since the 2021 census positioned McDowall as a regional pacesetter, surpassing both the SA4 region (9.3%) and the nationwide rate.
The primary catalyst for this demographic increase was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 43.9% of total population additions over recent timeframes, though natural growth and overseas arrivals also made positive contributions. For SA2-level modeling, AreaSearch relies on ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 using 2022 as their starting baseline. Whenever SA2 locations lack this coverage, as well as for time horizons post-2032, forecasts published by the Queensland State Government in 2023 (utilising 2021 benchmarks) are incorporated. Because these state forecasts do not detail age group breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates proportional cohort weightings aligned with the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 figures). Looking toward future trends, population expansion is projected to track slightly below the national statistical area median, gaining 647 persons by 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP figures, translating to an overall growth rate of 7.2% across the 16 years.
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295 new dwellings have been approved in McDowall over the past five years, an average of 59 a year. That places the area in the 77th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 70 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 14% 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 construction authorizations in McDowall have averaged roughly 59 new dwelling approvals per annum, producing a cumulative 295 homes over the last 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26, the area added an average of 3 new residents annually for each residence constructed, highlighting a notable supply-demand imbalance that typically escalates purchasing competition and accelerates property values. During this period, residential building approvals registered an average construction value of $389,000, aligning with broader regional standards. In addition, commercial approvals reached $1.6 million during this financial year, underlining the district's predominantly residential character.
Per-capita building activity in McDowall aligns closely with Greater Brisbane, reinforcing market balance in step with regional trends despite a recent moderation in construction volume. The composition of recent dwelling approvals features 14.0% detached dwellings alongside 86.0% townhouses or apartments. Emphasizing higher-density formats provides more accessible price points catering to downsizers, first-home purchasers, and investors. This stands as a major structural departure from the existing dwelling stock (where houses make up 86.0%), reflecting dwindling greenfield capacity, evolving lifestyle preferences, and a growing requirement for diversified housing stock. Generating roughly 227 people per approval, McDowall demonstrates the characteristics of a transitioning locality. Over the period leading up to 2041, McDowall is projected to expand by 636 residents from the latest AreaSearch quarterly figure. Considering ongoing construction trends, incoming residential development appears well placed to satisfy this anticipated demand, creating favorable buying opportunities and potentially underpinning population increases beyond currently forecasted levels.
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 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 $21 billion. 24 are already under construction and 43 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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Infrastructure investments, major developments, and regional planning strategies exert a profound influence on an area's trajectory, with AreaSearch cataloguing 12 key initiatives positioned to impact the local community. Notable works encompass the McDowall Village Master Plan Redevelopment, Everton Park Urban Village, Cove McDowall, and the Cabbage Tree Creek Bikeway (Hamilton Road to Old Northern Road), with details regarding the most prominent works outlined below.
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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.
Old Northern Road Childcare Centre
Development application approval for a single-storey childcare centre accommodating up to 120 children at 132-134 Old Northern Road. Designed by All Design and Drafting with planning documentation by Ratio Consultants, the centre provides modern indoor and outdoor learning environments with dedicated on-site parking.
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.
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 78.6%. 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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McDowall boasts a highly educated labor force with a strong presence in professional services, an unemployment rate of 2.1%, and an estimated employment growth of 7.1% over the previous year. By March 2026, 5,571 residents were employed, while the local unemployment rate stood at 2.2%, which is 2.2% lower than the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.3%. Workforce participation in McDowall reached 78.6%, exceeding the Greater Brisbane figure of 70.1%. Census data indicates that 24.8% of residents worked from home, though the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
Resident employment shows substantial clustering across health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, as well as education & training. Engagement in public administration & safety is especially prominent, tracking at 1.6 times the wider regional proportion. Conversely, the manufacturing sector demonstrates limited representation, engaging just 3.7% of local workers relative to 6.4% across Greater Brisbane. A comparison between the Census working population and resident counts highlights that this predominantly residential district provides comparatively few local workplace opportunities. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics, the past 12-month period recorded a 7.1% rise in employed residents alongside a 7.2% expansion in the labour force, resulting in a 0.1 percentage points increase in the jobless rate. By comparison, Greater Brisbane generated employment growth of 3.2% alongside a 3.4% rise in workforce participants, with its unemployment rate similarly lifting by 0.1 percentage points. Additional perspective on future labor requirements stems from Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 national employment outlooks across five and ten-year horizons. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral trajectories vary widely. When these industry forecasts are weighted against McDowall's specific workforce composition, projected local job creation reaches 7.0% across five years and 14.4% across ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model that does not integrate local population projections).
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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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Taxation records from the ATO for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch place McDowall SA2 earnings among the highest nationwide, boasting a median income of $66,925 and an average income of $81,243. These figures significantly outpace Greater Brisbane, where median and average earnings stood at $58,236 and $72,799, respectively. Factoring in an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, indexed figures reach approximately $74,528 for median earnings and $90,472 for average income by March 2026. Across 2021 Census metrics, household, family, and individual incomes all occupied the 83rd to 89th percentiles across Australia.
The dominant weekly wage bracket includes 33.7% of local earners (2,998 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the 33.3% observed across the wider region. Furthermore, 38.8% take home more than $3,000 weekly, driving local retail spending. Accounting for mortgage and rent obligations, households retain 87.4% of their earnings, underscoring solid discretionary budgets and placing the area in the 8th decile on the SEIFA income index.
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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According to the most recent Census, the housing inventory in McDowall was dominated by detached houses at 85.7%, while medium and high-density options (semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and 'other' structures) made up 14.3%. In comparison, the wider Brisbane metro market recorded 73.5% standalone houses and 26.5% other dwelling types. Full home ownership was considerably higher locally at 36.3% compared to metro levels, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (40.1%) or occupied by tenants (23.6%). Median housing costs were elevated, with monthly mortgage repayments of $2,167 and weekly rent of $460 exceeding Brisbane metro benchmarks of $1,863 and $380, respectively.
Nationally, local repayments surpass the Australian median of $1,863 per month, while rental payments remain well above the national figure of $375 per week.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
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 arrangements constitute 83.2% of local dwellings, with couples with children accounting for 43.6%, couples without children representing 29.6%, and single parent families comprising 9.0%. The remaining 16.8% consists of non-family living arrangements, primarily lone person households (14.6%) alongside group households (2.5%). Reflecting these demographics, the average household size stands at 2.8 people, exceeding the Greater Brisbane benchmark 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 among McDowall residents tracks well above broader geographic averages, with 37.7% of individuals aged 15+ holding a higher education qualification, compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% across Australia. This substantial educational profile establishes a strong foundation for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees represent the most common attainment at 24.4%, complemented by postgraduate qualifications (9.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). In addition, technical and trade credentials are widespread, with vocational certificates and diplomas held by 30.8% of residents aged 15+, broken down into certificates (19.1%) and advanced diplomas (11.7%). Participation in formal learning is extensive throughout the area, with 30.2% of the local population actively enrolled in an educational program.
Broken down by schooling level, primary education accounts for 10.0%, secondary schooling represents 8.5%, and higher education programs involve 6.5% of residents.
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Getting around McDowall 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.
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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 indicators across McDowall demonstrate strong results based on AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illnesses and mortality trends, with younger demographics recording an exceptionally low incidence of typical medical ailments. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is extensive, encompassing roughly 60% of residents (5,329 people), noticeably ahead of the 55.8% recorded across Greater Brisbane. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most frequently reported health concerns in the community, recorded among 7.4% and 7.6% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 71.7% of the community reported having no long-term health conditions, outperforming the Greater Brisbane rate of 69.2%.
Residents under the age of 65 experience better than average health profiles. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 15.8% of the local population (1,403 people), recording health metrics that exceed general benchmarks, though slightly lower on a nationwide scale than the broader local community.
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 a higher level of cultural diversity than most surrounding areas, with 25.0% of the population born outside Australia and 17.4% utilizing a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, representing 59.5% of local residents, compared to 47.8% recorded across Greater Brisbane. Based on parental country of birth, the primary ancestries identified in McDowall are English (24.9%), Australian (24.8%), and Irish (9.0%). Notable variations also appear among other cultural backgrounds, with Italian heritage overrepresented at 5.4% compared to 2.0% regionally, South Australian accounting for 0.7% (vs 0.6%), and Samoan ancestry representing 0.3% (vs 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of McDowall is 38. 26.7% 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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The age distribution in McDowall closely mirrors that of Greater Brisbane, with the most significant cohort difference being 3.1 percentage points. AreaSearch calculates the local median age at 38 as at August 2026, holding steady from the 2021 Census and remaining 2 years older than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 recorded at that time. The most visible demographic shift since the Census occurred among the 45 - 64 age bracket, contracting from 26.0% to an estimated 24.2% of the population. Looking ahead to 2041, seniors and retirees aged 65+ are forecasted to drive demographic growth, expanding by 443 residents (32%) to reach 1,847, whereas young adults, children, and young to middle-aged adults are anticipated to decrease.
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 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
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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 | Jun 2026 4 months ago all 5 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jun 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 — 337 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 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 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 (302011026). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.