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Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach has an estimated 16,861 residents, up from 13,997 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,864 people, or 20.5%. Growth has averaged 3.0% a year over five years, faster than 91% of areas nationally. 2,092 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 89.6% of that increase. That puts 5,620 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 AreaSearch, there are approximately 16,861 residents in Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach as of May 2026. This represents a 20.5% expansion, or an influx of 2,864 individuals, relative to the 13,997 citizens counted in the 2021 Census. This growth trajectory is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 16,138 from June 2025 alongside 2,092 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. Such figures result in a density of 5,620 persons per square kilometer, placing the location within the top 10% of all areas analyzed nationwide and indicating intense demand for local land.
The 20.5% growth rate since the 2021 Census outpaced the 9.2% recorded in the Rest of Qld as well as the nationwide average, establishing the area as a regional growth leader. The primary driver of these gains was overseas migration, which was responsible for roughly 89.6% of the overall population increase in recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized for each SA2. For locations where this data is unavailable, or for periods extending past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and grounded in 2021 data are substituted. Because these state-level projections lack age breakdowns, AreaSearch scales cohort growth proportionally using the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 data. Anticipating these demographic movements, the area is projected to experience stellar growth that ranks in the top 10 percent for non-capital locations, expanding by 10,850 individuals by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, which equates to a 60.0% surge over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
2,839 new dwellings have been approved in Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach over the past five years, an average of 567 a year. That places the area in the 87th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 34 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 422 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 2% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 667, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential development in Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach averages approximately 567 approved dwellings annually, totaling 2,839 approvals over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with an additional 612 approvals registered during FY-26 so far. An average of just 0.8 people relocated to the area for each new home constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, meaning supply is keeping pace with or running ahead of demand, expanding options for buyers and paving the way for faster population growth than projected. The average construction cost of these new properties stands at $610,000, signaling a clear pivot by developers toward upscale, premium builds.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $176.9 million this financial year, pointing to strong investment in local commerce. Building approvals per capita in Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach exceed the Rest of Qld average by 192.0%, widening choices for prospective purchasers despite a recent moderation in construction speed. This volume is significantly higher than the national benchmark, demonstrating robust developer interest. The composition of new approvals consists of 2.0% standalone houses and 98.0% multi-unit high and medium-density options. This concentration on denser layouts offers entry-level affordability and appeals to downsizers, first-time buyers, and property investors. With a ratio of roughly 74 people per approved dwelling, Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach exhibits the characteristics of a growing urban center. Looking ahead, the population of Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach is projected to rise by 10,115 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Considering established construction trends, the pipeline of residential projects should easily accommodate this growth, offering favorable conditions for purchasers and supporting population expansion that could outrun official forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 36 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach, worth an estimated $7.9 billion. A further 127 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $51.4 billion. 55 are already under construction and 73 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes to local infrastructure, major construction initiatives, and council planning schemes are primary drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has identified 58 projects poised to influence the area. Leading developments include Victoria & Albert Broadbeach, Pacific Mermaid Beach, Sea Glass, and Amaya Broadbeach, with the list below highlighting those of greatest significance.
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The Landmark
A 2 billion AUD mixed-use masterplanned precinct by Aniko Group located on a 1.13-hectare site. The development features four towers comprising up to 891 apartments, a 5-star international hotel, 11,000sqm of A-grade office space, a state-of-the-art medical centre, and a ground-level retail and dining plaza.
Gold Coast Highway Enhancement
Major upgrade to the Gold Coast Highway through Mermaid Beach as part of the $1.2 billion Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 (GCLR3). Includes road resurfacing, intersection upgrades, new pedestrian crossings, cycling infrastructure, and the extension of the light rail system from Broadbeach to Burleigh Heads.
The Alfred
The Alfred is a mixed-use redevelopment of the former Mermaid Beach Shopping Village on the corner of Gold Coast Highway, Alfred Street and Tamborine Street. Developed by DANKAV, the project pairs an 80-apartment residential tower with a ground-level retail and dining precinct spanning over 4,000 square metres across the first three levels, featuring cafes, restaurants and boutique retailers arranged around landscaped laneways and plazas. The site sits opposite the planned Mermaid Beach South light rail station.Demolition of the former shopping village is complete and construction is underway, with the first stage of residences expected to complete in 2027.
Victoria & Albert Broadbeach
Victoria & Albert is a mixed-use luxury precinct by Iris Capital on the former Niecon Plaza site. The project comprises two residential towers, premium office space, retail and dining uses, and extensive resident amenities. Construction is underway with basement and podium works progressing and residential towers now advancing above ground.
Luxe Broadbeach
Ultra-premium 33-storey residential tower at the corner of Charles Avenue and Old Burleigh Road, comprising 28 full-floor luxury apartments. Each residence occupies an entire 374sqm floorplate with unobstructed park, beach and ocean views, and the building is crowned by a two-storey penthouse. Manhattan-inspired design by DBI Architecture with six-star amenities including a 25m heated lap pool, infinity pool, sauna, gym and yoga lawn on the level 5 podium. The project is now sold out and under construction.
The Alfred
The Alfred is an 11-storey mixed-use development transforming the former Mermaid Beach Shopping Village into a coastal lifestyle precinct. Featuring 64 luxury one, two, and three-bedroom apartments above a ground-level hub of cafes, restaurants, and boutique retail tenancies connected by landscaped laneways. Designed by BDA Architecture and J.AR Office.
Hedges Avenue Redevelopment
A comprehensive streetscape and public realm upgrade for Hedges Avenue, including new landscaping, pedestrian facilities, cycle paths, and improved connectivity to the beach. Part of the broader Mermaid Beach revitalization strategy.
Victoria & Albert Broadbeach
A landmark oceanside precinct offering luxury apartments in two residential towers with premium resident amenities, vibrant ground-floor retail and dining, located in the heart of Broadbeach close to shopping, entertainment, and the beach.
10,312 residents of Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach are employed, from a labour force of 10,559. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 71.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. 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 Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach is highly educated, with significant representation in the tourism and accommodation sectors, an unemployment rate of only 2.3%, and a 3.7% expansion in jobs over the past year. As of March 2026, there are 10,312 employed residents, while the unemployment rate sits 1.6% lower than the 3.9% rate observed in Regional Qld. Furthermore, participation in the labor force is exceptionally high at 71.7%, compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a moderate 19.0% of local workers operated from home, though this figure may have been affected by pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are healthcare and social assistance, accommodation and food services, and construction. The community exhibits a strong specialization in professional and technical services, where the employment concentration is 1.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, primary industries like agriculture, forestry, and fishing are underrepresented, employing a mere 0.4% of the local workforce compared to 4.5% across Regional Qld. A ratio of 0.8 jobs for every resident at the time of the Census points to a higher-than-average concentration of local employment options. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw employment grow by 3.7% and the local labor force expand by 3.3%, which drove the unemployment rate down by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Regional Qld recorded a minor 0.1% increase in employment and a 0.3% rise in the labor force, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 offer additional perspective on future labor demand in Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry mix to project regional trends. Although nationwide employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of change varies widely by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry profile suggests employment in Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach could rise by 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, representing a simple weighted model that does not account for localized population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach is $1,638 a week (about $85,000 a year), with median personal income at $950 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,039 a year against an average of $89,819. The average runs 55% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the median taxpayer income in the Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach SA2 stands at $58,039, with an average of $89,819. This ranks among the highest tiers nationwide, contrasting with Regional Qld where the median is $53,146 and the average is $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 correspond to roughly $64,632 for median income and $100,022 for average income. Census statistics show personal earnings at the 73rd percentile ($950 weekly), while household incomes sit at the 43rd percentile.
Income distribution details show that 33.2% of the population, representing 5,597 individuals, earn between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring the broader regional pattern where 31.7% fall into this bracket. Financial pressures around housing are significant, leaving residents with only 81.1% of their income, which sits at the 41st percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 6th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach had 6,211 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 10% detached houses and 81% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 49% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $440 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 26.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.4%. 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 properties in Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach at the time of the latest Census consisted of 9.9% standalone houses and 90.1% alternative dwellings such as townhouses and apartments, differing from Regional Qld where houses make up 76.4% and other formats comprise 23.6%. The rate of home ownership was lower than the regional benchmark, sitting at 27.7%, with the remaining dwellings split between mortgaged properties at 22.9% and rentals at 49.4%. The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the regional average of $1,655 at $1,733, while the median weekly rent stood at $440, compared to $345 in Regional Qld.
Nationally, mortgage costs in Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach are below the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs are significantly higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach counted 6,211 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,482 today, averaging 1.9 people each. 13% are couples with children, fewer than in 96% of areas nationally, against 33% couples without children. 36% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the majority of local households at 54.4%, comprising couples without children at 32.7%, couples with children at 12.5%, and single parent households at 8.1%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 45.6%, consisting of single-person households at 35.6% and shared group households at 10.0%. The median household size of 1.9 individuals is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
36.1% of adults in Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach hold a university qualification, including 26.0% with a bachelor degree and 7.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 82% of areas nationally. A further 20.9% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 1,183 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,076 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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Residents in Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach display high levels of educational attainment relative to regional averages, with 36.1% of citizens aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 20.6% in the Rest of Qld and 25.4% in the SA4 region. This educational profile positions the workforce well for knowledge-intensive roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education credential at 26.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 7.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.9%. Additionally, 34.2% of residents aged 15+ have completed vocational training, consisting of advanced diplomas at 13.3% and certificates at 20.9%.
Engagement in education is significant, with 26.9% of the population currently enrolled in a course of study. This group includes 8.4% attending university or college, 5.4% in primary school, and 4.7% undertaking secondary school education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach reaches 30 stops on 18 routes, timetabled for about 5,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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 transit options indicates there are 30 active public transport stops in Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach, consisting of light rail and bus services. These stops are connected by 18 different routes that support 5,365 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is rated as excellent, with the average distance to the nearest stop being 176 meters. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the district, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 79%, followed by walking at 8% and cycling at 2%. Average vehicle ownership is 0.9 cars per household, below the regional baseline.
The 2021 Census noted that 19.0% of the population worked from home, which may reflect conditions during pandemic restrictions. Transit routes average 766 daily services across the network, which translates to roughly 178 weekly departures for every individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.9% of residents in Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 92% of areas nationally. 3.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 65.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.6 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 in Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach reveal excellent outcomes, as highlighted by AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality statistics and chronic disease trends, which shows low rates of common illnesses across every age bracket. Furthermore, private health insurance uptake is exceptionally high, covering approximately 66% of the population, or 11,111 individuals. This exceeds the Regional Qld average of 52.5% and the national benchmark of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues reported among local residents are mental health conditions at 6.9% and arthritis at 6.7%. Conversely, 72.9% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
The working-age population exhibits strong health profiles with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over account for 19.0% of the population, representing 3,200 people, which is slightly below the 20.4% average for Regional Qld. Health indicators for the senior population remain very favorable, matching national benchmarks for the broader public.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
33.0% of Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach residents were born overseas and 15.9% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.0%) and Australian (20.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach exhibits greater cultural diversity than most comparable areas, with 15.9% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 33.0% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 47.0% of the local population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.6% of residents locally, compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Looking at heritage based on parental birthplace, the three most common ancestries in Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach are English at 29.0%, Australian at 20.7%, which sits below the regional average of 26.5%, and Other at 10.1%.
Certain ethnicities show elevated representation, including Spanish ancestry at 0.9% compared to 0.3% regionally, French ancestry at 0.9% compared to 0.5% regionally, and New Zealand ancestry at 1.2% compared to 0.9% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach is 39. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 35.7% 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 median age of residents in Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach is 39 years, which is slightly younger than the Regional Qld average of 41 years but very close to the Australian median of 38 years. The demographic profile features a high concentration of young adults aged 25 - 34 at 25.2%, whereas children aged 5 - 14 represent a smaller share at 5.2% than in Regional Qld. This concentration of 25 - 34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since 2021, the median age has fallen by 1.0 years from 40 to 39, showing a shift toward a younger cohort.
The main changes include the 25 to 34 age bracket increasing from 22.7% to 25.2% of the population, while the 55 to 64 group shrank from 14.0% to 12.2% and the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 11.6% to 10.3%. Long-term forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial changes, led by the 25 to 34 age bracket, which is expected to grow by 71% or 3,016 people, rising from 4,243 to 7,260.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach
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 36 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 — 2,092 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,997 at the 2021 Census → 16,861 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 (309011227). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.