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Mermaid Waters has an estimated 14,579 residents, up from 13,205 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,374 people, or 10.4%. Growth has averaged 1.9% a year over five years. 305 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 77.9% of that increase. That puts 2,059 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 of Mermaid Waters stands at approximately 14,579 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,374 people (10.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 13,205 residents. This demographic shift is calculated utilising the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 14,564 alongside 305 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting population density is 2,059 persons per square kilometer, a level exceeding the typical figure recorded across national areas analysed. The 10.4% expansion rate since the 2021 census placed the locality ahead of both the Rest of Qld (9.2%) and the national benchmark, establishing the suburb as a regional growth leader.
This population rise was primarily underpinned by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 77.9% of the total demographic increase during recent periods. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 as the baseline) are utilised for each SA2 locality. In instances where SA2 regions lack this coverage, or for periods extending past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (utilising 2021 baseline data) are adopted. Because these state-level figures omit breakdowns by age, AreaSearch distributes growth across age brackets using proportional weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 statistics). Looking at future demographic patterns, substantial population expansion is anticipated within the highest quartile of non-metropolitan locations in Australia, with this specific area projected to add 3,713 persons by 2041 when measured against the most recent annual ERP data, representing a total gain of 25.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
295 new dwellings have been approved in Mermaid Waters over the past five years, an average of 59 a year. That places the area in the 68th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 53 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 40% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1,186, running ahead of 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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Approvals for residential construction in Mermaid Waters average approximately 59 dwellings annually, with 295 homes approved during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, and 1,088 recorded during FY-26 to date. Given that an average of 4.4 new residents have relocated to the area per completed dwelling over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, local supply is running far behind demand, a trend that typically intensifies buyer competition and drives upward pressure on prices, while newly approved homes carry an average construction value of $783,000, indicating that developers are prioritizing high-end, premium projects.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $14.0 million have been documented during the current financial year, pointing to a steady level of commercial development. Building activity in Mermaid Waters is notably subdued when compared to the Rest of Qld, coming in at 67.0% below the regional per capita average. This restricted influx of new stock generally assists in reinforcing demand and sustaining values for established residential properties. Recent building approvals consist of 40.0% standalone houses and 60.0% medium to high-density dwellings. This emphasis on denser residential formats provides more accessible price points for buyers and caters to downsizers, investors, and those purchasing their first home. This pattern marks a clear departure from the current local housing stock, which is 59.0% houses, showing a shrinking supply of vacant development sites alongside shifting resident preferences and a demand for more varied, economical housing types. The ratio of roughly 486 people per approved dwelling highlights the mature state of the local market. Future demographic forecasts indicate that Mermaid Waters will gain 3,698 residents by 2041, calculated from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. If current building rates do not accelerate, the supply of new housing is likely to fall short of population growth, potentially heightening competition among buyers and supporting future price appreciation.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mermaid Waters, worth an estimated $1.76 billion. A further 140 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $44.9 billion. 47 are already under construction and 64 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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 performance is heavily shaped by changes to infrastructure, major public projects, and regional planning initiatives. In total, AreaSearch has flagged 54 developments that are expected to influence the locality. Notable projects include The Chevron, Lakeview Boulevard Townhouses, the Mermaid Waters Sewer Pump Station Upgrade, and the Miami State School Upgrade, with the accompanying index highlighting the most significant undertakings.
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Miami State School Upgrade
Upgrade of Miami State School including a new general learning area building, refurbishment of the administration building, and earlier completed campus improvements including new classrooms, site renewal and administration facilities. The project supports enrolment growth and delivery of contemporary learning environments.
Mermaid Waters Sewer Pump Station Upgrade
Upgrade and overhaul of the existing sewerage treatment facility at 299 Rio Vista Boulevard in Mermaid Waters to improve local infrastructure and service the community.
The Chevron
A premium residential development by Lifestyle Property Group comprising a 40-storey tower with 185 apartments. Features resort-style amenities including pools, spa, gym, and rooftop gardens. Located on Broadbeach Waters with canal frontage.
Lakeview Boulevard Townhouses
A boutique townhouse development comprising 57 contemporary two-storey townhouses on Lakeview Boulevard within The Lakes master-planned community in Mermaid Waters. The development features modern design and is located near The Lanes Residences apartment towers and the approved Lanes Retail Village, offering residents access to Gold Coast lifestyle, beaches, and major retail precincts at Broadbeach.
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.
17 Le Mans Drive Residential Development
Proposed residential development of 7 townhouses at Lot 145 RP119349, 17 Le Mans Drive, Mermaid Waters. This project contributes to housing supply in the sought-after Mermaid Waters area on the Gold Coast.
Sailfish Cove Resort Complex
Established resort-style residential complex featuring 226 townhouses and apartments with resort facilities including swimming pools, spa, BBQ areas, and tropical landscaping. Built in 1994, this gated community offers waterfront lifestyle amenities with direct access to Lake Wonderland.
The Landmark
The Landmark is a 3 billion dollar masterplanned mixed-use precinct by Aniko Group located on a 1.13-hectare site in Mermaid Beach. The development features four architecturally striking towers reaching up to 53 storeys. It includes approximately 900 luxury residences, a 5-star international hotel with branded residences, and over 10,000sqm of A-grade office and medical space. The project offers extensive resort-style amenities on a one-hectare recreation podium, including a lagoon pool, lap pool, pickleball court, and a ground-level dining and retail plaza.Construction is being delivered in stages by Anikos in-house construction arm, with the first two towers comprising 440 residences.
8,184 residents of Mermaid Waters are employed, from a labour force of 8,377. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 68.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,998, about 82% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education and employment across diverse industries, featuring an unemployment rate of only 2.3% and an estimated 3.5% rise in total jobs over the past year. As of March 2026, there are 8,184 employed residents, with the local unemployment rate sitting 1.6% lower than the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, while participation in the labour force is relatively typical at 68.6% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates a moderate 17.3% of the working population performed their duties from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic-related restrictions.
Local employment is heavily represented in the fields of health care & social assistance, construction, and accommodation & food. The suburb displays a particularly strong concentration in professional & technical services, where employment is 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, only 0.3% of the local workforce is engaged in agriculture, forestry & fishing, which is lower than the 4.5% seen across Regional Qld. The comparison between the local Census working population and the resident population suggests this predominantly residential suburb offers a limited volume of jobs within its own boundaries. An examination of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that over the 12-month period, local employment grew by 3.5% while the labour force expanded by 3.3%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1%, the labour force grow by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate increase by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context regarding future demand trends for Mermaid Waters. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate potential growth trajectories. Globally, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary widely by industry. Weighting these national sectoral projections against the local employment composition suggests Mermaid Waters could see employment growth of 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, noting this is a basic extrapolation based on industry mix rather than localized population forecasts.
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Median household income in Mermaid Waters is $1,753 a week (about $91,000 a year), with median personal income at $817 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,914 a year against an average of $77,244. 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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Aggregated ATO statistics from the financial year 2023 release show that taxpayers in the Mermaid Waters SA2 recorded a median income of $49,914 and an average income of $77,244. These figures are elevated on a national scale and compare to median and average levels of $53,146 and $66,593 across Regional Qld, respectively. Adjusting these values for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since the financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $55,584 for the median and $86,019 for the average as of March 2026. Census data places household, family, and individual incomes in Mermaid Waters around the national 51st percentile.
The local income distribution is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, which accounts for 28.9% of residents (4,213 people), mirroring the broader region where 31.7% of households fall into this same range. Pressures related to housing costs are significant, leaving residents with 82.4% of their income remaining, which ranks in the 49th percentile, while the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mermaid Waters had 5,030 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 59% detached houses and 7% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 25.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Data from the latest Census reveals that the dwelling mix in Mermaid Waters consists of 58.8% detached houses and 41.2% semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to Regional Qld where detached houses make up 76.4% and other dwellings comprise 23.6%. Home ownership rates in the suburb stand at 35.1%, exceeding the Regional Qld average, while the remaining homes are occupied by residents with a mortgage (34.8%) or renters (30.0%). The median monthly cost for mortgaged properties was $2,167, noticeably higher than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rental cost was $450, compared to $345 regionally.
On a national level, mortgage payments in Mermaid Waters are elevated compared to the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents sit significantly above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mermaid Waters counted 5,030 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,553 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 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 local households at 69.2%, consisting of couples with children at 28.6%, couples without children at 27.8%, and single parents at 11.6%. The remaining 30.8% is composed of non-family households, with single-person households representing 24.4% and group households accounting for 6.4% of the total. The median size of local households is 2.5 people, aligning with the Regional Qld average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.5% of adults in Mermaid Waters hold a university qualification, including 20.2% with a bachelor degree and 6.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.9% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,871 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,044 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 educational profile of the locality is elevated relative to the wider region, with university degree attainment among residents aged 15+ standing at 28.5%, higher than the Rest of Qld average of 20.6% and the SA4 regional average of 25.4%. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 20.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Technical and vocational training is also well represented, with 36.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificates (23.9%). Participation in study is high throughout the community, with 28.9% of local residents currently undertaking formal education.
Within this student cohort, 9.2% are attending primary school, 7.7% are enrolled in secondary education, and 5.1% are engaged in tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Mermaid Waters reaches 50 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 1,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 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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Public transport infrastructure in Mermaid Waters includes 50 active transit stops served by bus networks. These locations are connected by 12 distinct routes, which accommodate 1,496 passenger journeys per week. Transit access is rated highly, with the average distance from a home to the nearest stop standing at 193 meters. Given the residential nature of the suburb, the majority of working residents travel outside the area for employment, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode for 90% of commuters. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.4 cars per household.
A total of 17.3% of the working population worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which was conducted during pandemic conditions. Transit services average 213 daily trips across all active routes, which translates to approximately 29 weekly departures from each individual stop.
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73.8% of residents in Mermaid Waters report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 95% of areas nationally. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.1 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 Waters point to excellent outcomes, with AreaSearch identifying low mortality rates, a minimal prevalence of chronic health conditions across all demographic cohorts, and a high rate of private health insurance coverage at approximately 57% of the population (~8,310 people). This rate of coverage is higher than the 52.5% recorded across Regional Qld. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues reported locally, affecting 7.2% and 6.4% of the population, respectively. Conversely, 73.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
The working-age population exhibits strong health profiles with low rates of long-term illness. Residents aged 65 and over represent 18.4% of the community (2,685 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld average of 20.4%. Senior citizens in the area enjoy positive health outcomes, with national health benchmarks matching those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.1% of Mermaid Waters residents were born overseas and 15.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.0%) and Australian (22.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The cultural mix in Mermaid Waters is more diverse than in most comparable local property markets, with 15.6% of residents using a language other than English at home and 30.1% of the population born outside Australia. Christianity is the predominant religion, followed by 49.4% of the local population. The most prominent religious variance is observed in Judaism, which is practiced by 0.4% of residents, compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. With respect to family ancestry, the three largest groups identified in Mermaid Waters are English at 29.0%, Australian at 22.4%, and Other at 9.0%.
There are also notable differences in the representation of other nationalities, with New Zealanders making up 1.3% of the local population compared to 0.9% across the region, French ancestry at 0.7% compared to 0.5%, and Maori ancestry at 0.9% compared to 0.8%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mermaid Waters is 39. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 27.4% 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 Waters is 39 years, slightly below the Regional Qld average of 41 years but close to the national median of 38 years. The local demographic profile features a high proportion of individuals aged 25 to 34 (15.7%), while the 55 to 64 cohort is smaller (9.8%) than is typical for Regional Qld. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age bracket has expanded from 14.0% to 15.7% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort has risen from 14.2% to 15.4%. In contrast, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 decreased from 10.6% to 9.0%, and the 55 to 64 group fell from 11.2% to 9.8%.
Looking forward to 2041, demographic projections indicate shifts in the local age distribution, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to grow by 859 people (38%) from 2,281 to 3,141, while the 15 to 24 cohort is projected to rise by 7% (120 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mermaid Waters
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 14 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 Jul 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 305 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,205 at the 2021 Census → 14,579 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 (309011228). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.