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Meridan Plains - Little Mountain (North) has an estimated 15,102 residents, up from 14,397 at the 2021 Census — a change of 705 people, or 4.9%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. 315 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 628 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 by AreaSearch, the population of Meridan Plains - Little Mountain (North) stands at approximately 15,102 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 705 residents (4.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 14,397 residents. This change is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 15,069 alongside 315 validated new addresses identified since the Census. With a density of 628 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample space per resident and capacity for future construction. Throughout the previous ten years, Meridan Plains - Little Mountain (North) has shown consistent expansion, posting a 1.9% compound annual growth rate that exceeded the Rest of Qld.
The primary driver of this population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 74.5% of the total population increase during recent times. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2. In instances where SA2 regions lack this data, or for periods past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 statistics are substituted. Because these state-level figures do not include age breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates growth weights across age groups using the ABS Greater Capital Region projections from 2023 (based on 2022 statistics). Looking at future demographic shifts, population growth is projected to rank slightly below the median of non-metropolitan areas across the nation. Based on the most recent annual ERP data, the locality is projected to add 1,159 residents by 2041, representing a total expansion of 7.5% over the 16 years.
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Residential SupplyHousing Development & Building Approvals in Meridan Plains - Little Mountain (North)
370 new dwellings have been approved in Meridan Plains - Little Mountain (North) over the past five years, an average of 74 a year. That is 5.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 64 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 23% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 14, 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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In Meridan Plains - Little Mountain (North), approximately 74 residential properties receive development approval each year, totaling 370 homes approved during the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 13 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. Over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), development activity has averaged 2 new residents annually per dwelling, indicating steady demand that supports property valuations. New residential construction shows an average cost of $187,000, which falls below regional figures and points to more affordable housing options for purchasers. Furthermore, commercial development approvals of $200,000 have been logged during this financial year, pointing to a market that is overwhelmingly residential.
When compared to the Rest of Qld, development volume in Meridan Plains - Little Mountain (North) is extremely low, tracking 65.0% below the regional average per capita. This limited construction pipeline typically supports demand and valuations for pre-existing properties. Recent building approvals consist of 23.0% detached houses and 77.0% medium and high-density options. The focus on higher density housing delivers affordable entry points that attract downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a clear departure from the current housing mix (where houses make up 79.0%), indicating a shrinking supply of developable land, shifting preferences, and a demand for more varied, economical housing. An estimated 858 people in the region for every residential approval underscores the quiet nature of local construction activity. Based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, Meridan Plains - Little Mountain (North) is projected to add 1,125 residents by 2041. Considering current building trends, the supply of new housing is expected to easily satisfy demand, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially supporting population growth that exceeds current forecasts.
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Development applications around Meridan Plains - Little Mountain (North)
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AreaSearch tracks 16 current infrastructure and development projects inside Meridan Plains - Little Mountain (North), worth an estimated $1.87 billion. A further 147 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $69.9 billion. 64 are already under construction and 55 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning initiatives are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 71 projects likely to impact the locality. Prominent projects include the Heritage Lane Estate Little Mountain, the Honey Farm Sport and Recreation Precinct, the Caloundra Road and Bellvista Boulevard Intersection Upgrade, Planning and Design, and the Aura District Sports Parks, with the list below highlighting the most significant developments.
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Aura Business Park
Major commercial and industrial employment precinct within Stockland's Aura masterplanned community. The business park accommodates industrial, logistics, office, technology, research, light manufacturing and showroom uses. Development continues through staged land releases, with most industrial lots sold and developed while new innovation precincts and commercial stages remain under construction.
Sunshine Coast Turf Club Stabling Precinct & Facility Upgrades
Sunshine Coast Turf Club and Racing Queensland are delivering a major stabling precinct expansion and masterplan upgrade at Corbould Park. The redevelopment includes hundreds of state-of-the-art horse stables, equine swimming facilities, horse walkers, veterinary amenities, and trainer accommodations. The project cements the venue as a premier thoroughbred training and racing facility in Southeast Queensland.
Aura Town Centre
The central retail, dining and entertainment precinct within Stockland's Aura master planned community on the Sunshine Coast. Construction officially began in March 2026 following DA approval in mid-2025. Stage 1 spans approximately 16,300 square metres of retail and commercial floor space across two levels and will be anchored by a full-line Woolworths and an ALDI supermarket, alongside two mini-majors, around 55 specialty shops and kiosks, and three non-retail health and wellness tenancies. The centre includes 680 car spaces and connects directly to the 5.3-hectare Aura Parklands and the future Aura Hotel.Developed, owned and managed by Stockland and built by FDC Construction & Fitout, the town centre is expected to open in late 2027 and will underpin the broader 100-hectare Aura City Centre, serving a main trade area forecast to approach 74,000 people by 2028.
Honey Farm Sport and Recreation Precinct
A 75-hectare regional sport and recreation precinct featuring football and cricket fields, a 1.8km criterium cycling track, youth plaza for skate and parkour, and all-abilities playgrounds. The precinct includes nature trails, wetlands, and a proposed 12-court indoor sports centre designed to host regional and potentially 2032 Olympic events. Stage 1 works, including bulk earthworks, road networks, and field lighting, are currently in progress with the first sports fields targeted to be operational by late 2026.
Aura Community Centre
Planned multi-purpose community centre within the Stockland Aura masterplanned community providing flexible meeting spaces, community services, childcare facilities and activity spaces to support the growing population. The facility remains part of the long-term community infrastructure program for Aura.
Heritage Lane Estate Little Mountain
Exclusive residential estate featuring only 13 lots with Lot 13 being 1535sqm. Premium land parcels designed for custom homes in established Little Mountain location with bushland backdrop and no passing traffic.
Ruby Developments Tourist Park
Proposed tourist park on a 34 ha site opposite Corbould Park racecourse. Sunshine Coast Council approved Stage 1 with conditions, comprising 77 campsites, 40 cabins, 24 safari tents and associated facilities, while refusing Stage 2 and the short-term accommodation component. Ruby Developments Pty Ltd has appealed to the Planning and Environment Court seeking approval of the full proposal subject to amended conditions. As of mid-2026 no publicly reported final court determination has been identified.
Meridan Village (Parklands Marketplace) Expansion
Neighbourhood shopping centre in Meridan Plains anchored by Aldi and Parklands Tavern. Local sources indicate additional small-format retail and dining tenancies were added to support the growing catchment, with works understood to be completed by 2023.
7,322 residents of Meridan Plains - Little Mountain (North) are employed, from a labour force of 7,561. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 60.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 13,392, about 89% 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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Meridan Plains - Little Mountain (North) is characterized by a skilled resident workforce with strong representation in essential service industries and a low unemployment rate of 3.2%. As of March 2026, working residents numbered 7,322, with the unemployment rate tracking 0.8% below the Regional Qld level of 3.9%. Participation in the workforce is lower than typical, sitting at 60.8% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census records indicate that a low 12.1% of the workforce worked from home, though this data may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions. The primary sectors employing residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
The region exhibits a distinct concentration in health care & social assistance, with its employment share measuring 1.3 times the regional rate. On the other hand, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented at 0.7% compared to the regional benchmark of 4.5%. This largely residential district appears to provide few local employment options, as shown by the comparison of the Census working population against the resident population. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that the labour force contracted by 2.2% while employment fell by 3.0% during the year to March 2026, which led to an increase in unemployment of 0.8 percentage points. By comparison, the workforce in Regional Qld saw employment grow by 0.1% and the labour force expand by 0.3%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. Further perspective on future demand in the Meridian Plains - Little Mountain (North) area can be obtained from Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts published in May-25. These projections, which span five and ten-year horizons, have been overlaid onto the local employment structure to estimate potential growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to the employment composition of Meridian Plains - Little Mountain (North), local employment is expected to grow by 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, with the caveat that this simple weighting extrapolation is for illustrative purposes only and does not incorporate localised population projections.
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Median household income in Meridan Plains - Little Mountain (North) is $1,496 a week (about $78,000 a year), with median personal income at $716 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,745 a year against an average of $62,809. 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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According to the latest ATO postcode statistics released for financial year 2023 and analyzed by AreaSearch, the median taxpayer income in the Meridan Plains - Little Mountain (North) SA2 is $49,745, with an average of $62,809. These figures sit below national averages, and compare to a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593 in Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated values as of March 2026 would be roughly $55,396 for the median and $69,944 for the average. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in Meridan Plains - Little Mountain (North) are modest, positioning the area between the 31st and 35th percentiles.
Income distribution data reveals the largest segment is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, containing 32.8% of residents (4,953 people), which aligns closely with the 31.7% in this bracket regionally. Affordability constraints are significant, with residents retaining just 79.8% of their income, placing the area in the 30th percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the locality in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Meridan Plains - Little Mountain (North) had 5,214 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 2% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $460 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 30.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing composition in Meridan Plains - Little Mountain (North) consisted of 79.2% separate houses and 20.8% alternative dwellings (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other housing types), compared to 76.4% separate houses and 23.6% alternative dwellings in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in Meridan Plains - Little Mountain (North) matched Regional Qld at 33.5%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (37.8%) or renting (28.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was $1,950, which is considerably higher than the Regional Qld average of $1,655.
The median weekly rent was recorded at $460, compared to $345 in Regional Qld. Nationally, mortgage costs in Meridan Plains - Little Mountain (North) exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Meridan Plains - Little Mountain (North) counted 5,214 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 74.0%, consisting of couples with children at 31.3%, couples without children at 30.0%, and single-parent households at 12.0%. Non-family households account for the remaining 26.0%, with single-person households representing 23.4% and group households making up 2.5% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, slightly larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.5% of adults in Meridan Plains - Little Mountain (North) hold a university qualification, including 14.4% with a bachelor degree and 3.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.2% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 3,090 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,066 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The locality registers lower levels of higher education, with university graduation rates at 19.5% compared to the national average of 30.4%. This gap represents a key area for targeted educational strategies. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 14.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Technical and trade qualifications are widely held, with 42.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, split between advanced diplomas (12.6%) and certificates (30.2%). A high proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 30.9% of residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This group comprises 11.1% in primary school, 10.4% in high school, and 4.1% in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Meridan Plains - Little Mountain (North) reaches 29 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 780 services a week. The typical home sits about 400 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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Analysis of the public transport network shows 29 active stops in Meridan Plains - Little Mountain (North), which are served by buses. These stops accommodate 6 distinct routes, which provide a combined total of 781 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents living an average of 403 meters from their nearest stop. As this is primarily a residential area, most workers commute out of the district, and private vehicles remain the primary mode of travel for 94% of commuters. Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.4 cars per household.
A low 12.1% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 111 trips daily, which translates to roughly 26 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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65.1% of residents in Meridan Plains - Little Mountain (North) report no long-term health condition. 7.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 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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Meridan Plains - Little Mountain (North) faces notable health concerns, as indicated by AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses. Health issues are widespread, particularly among older residents, while private health insurance coverage is relatively low at approximately 50% of the population (~7,611 people). This compares to a rate of 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent medical issues, affecting 10.1 and 8.6% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 65.1% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Health indicators for working-age residents are generally average. The area has 24.0% of its population aged 65 and over (3,619 people), exceeding the 20.4% recorded in Regional Qld. Health outcomes for seniors present some difficulties, though they rank more favorably on a national scale than the overall local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Meridan Plains - Little Mountain (North) is largely Australian-born, at 77.1% of residents, with 6.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.2%) and Australian (26.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Meridan Plains - Little Mountain (North) is below average, with 77.1% of residents born in Australia, 87.0% holding citizenship, and 94.0% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, practiced by 51.6% of the population, which compares to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding family background and parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are English at 34.2%, Australian at 26.5%, and Scottish at 8.7%. There are also distinct concentrations of other backgrounds, with New Zealand ancestry overrepresented at 1.0% (compared to 0.9% regionally), South Australian ancestry at 0.7% (compared to 0.5%), and Maori ancestry at 0.7% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Meridan Plains - Little Mountain (North) is 42. 23.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 42 years in Meridan Plains - Little Mountain (North) is comparable to the Regional Qld average of 41 and sits above the national median of 38. Relative to Regional Qld, the 75 - 84 cohort shows high representation at 10.4% locally, while the 55 - 64 age group is underrepresented at 9.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 12.3% to 13.4% of the population, while the 5 to 14 group fell from 14.2% to 12.3% and the 65 to 74 segment declined from 10.2% to 9.0%.
Population projections for 2041 suggest major demographic changes, with the 85+ group expected to grow by 543 people (78%), rising from 696 to 1,240. The aging trend is pronounced, with individuals aged 65+ accounting for 54% of the total projected growth, while the 55 to 64 and 5 to 14 cohorts are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Meridan Plains - Little Mountain (North)
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 16 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 315 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (14,397 at the 2021 Census → 15,102 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 (316021581). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.