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Miami has an estimated 8,581 residents, up from 7,445 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,136 people, or 15.3%. Growth has averaged 2.6% a year over five years, faster than 85% of areas nationally. 173 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 65.2% of that increase. That puts 2,860 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 Miami stands at approximately 8,581 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,136 individuals (15.3%) from the 7,445 residents counted during the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated utilizing the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 8,531, combined with 173 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Consequently, the local density reaches 2,860 persons per square kilometer, placing the area in the top quartile of all nationwide locations evaluated by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 15.3% since the 2021 census outpaced both the Rest of Qld average of 9.2% and the national benchmark, establishing the locality as a regional leader in expansion.
This upward trend was chiefly propelled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 65.2% of the total population increase, although interstate migration and natural increase also made positive contributions. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline, are utilized for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this coverage, or for periods extending past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (utilizing 2021 data) are adopted. Because the Queensland state datasets do not break down figures by age brackets, AreaSearch scales age cohort growth proportionally using the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 data) for each group. Given these anticipated demographic changes, the area is projected to experience population growth exceeding the median for national non-metropolitan locations, with an expected increase of 1,700 individuals by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a 19.2% rise over the 16 years.
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433 new dwellings have been approved in Miami over the past five years, an average of 86 a year. That places the area in the 89th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 82 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 9% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 61, 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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An average of approximately 86 residential property approvals are recorded yearly in Miami, with a total of 433 dwellings approved throughout the prior 5 financial years (covering FY-21 to FY-25) and 56 approved during the current FY-26. Dwellings have accommodated an average of 2.4 new residents per unit over the past 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25), indicating steady demand that is likely to sustain local property values. Newly constructed dwellings carry an average build cost of $808,000, indicating that builders are prioritizing high-end, premium projects. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $43.3 million have been logged in the current financial year, demonstrating a strong pace of commercial development.
Relative to Rest of Qld, the per capita volume of new residential development in Miami is 17.0% lower, yet the area ranks in the 90th percentile of all analyzed locations across the country. This level of building activity sits well above the nationwide average, reflecting strong developer interest. Recent building activity is composed of 9.0% standalone houses and 91.0% medium to high-density dwellings. This emphasis on higher-density options offers more budget-friendly entry points and caters to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This trend represents a clear departure from the existing housing stock (which stands at 32.0% houses), pointing to a shrinking supply of vacant land, changing lifestyle preferences, and a demand for more varied, economical housing styles. With roughly 88 residents added for every approved dwelling, Miami exhibits the characteristics of a growing district. Long-term forecasts indicate that Miami will welcome an additional 1,650 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Given current building volumes, the supply of new housing is anticipated to keep pace with demand, fostering a balanced environment for purchasers and potentially paving the way for expansion that outpaces current projections.
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AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Miami, worth an estimated $2.03 billion. A further 177 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $46.7 billion. 65 are already under construction and 86 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and planning policies are key drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has identified 14 active projects that are expected to influence the local area. Significant initiatives include the Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3, the Miami Ice Development, the Pizzey Park Sporting Complex Master Plan, and the Miami Creative Industries Precinct, with the main projects detailed in the list below.
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Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3
Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 is a 1.549 billion AUD, 6.7 km extension of the G:link light rail network from Broadbeach South to Burleigh Heads. It adds eight light rail stations, five new trams, upgraded bus connections at Burleigh Heads and Miami, depot and stabling upgrades, signalised intersections, safer pedestrian crossings, and improved walking and cycling links. Rail installation is complete and full alignment testing and commissioning is underway, with trams running on the Stage 3 corridor for testing only ahead of passenger services targeted for mid 2026.
Pizzey Park Sporting Complex Master Plan
A long-term strategic transformation of the 60-hectare Pizzey Park into a premier sport and lifestyle destination. The plan includes the Action Hub featuring indoor high-performance BMX and skate facilities, a celebration lawn for 10,000 people, multi-use courts for netball and pickleball, and the reclamation of a 1.5ha leachate pond for open community space. Current focus is on the Hub and Main Entry precinct with construction for these elements slated for 2027.
Miami Creative Industries Precinct
Transformation of the former Miami Depot site at Ozone Parade (35,000 sqm) into a creative industries hub for the Gold Coast. The precinct will accommodate tech, visual effects, gaming, screen production, innovation, retail, residential, and community uses. Baz Luhrmann's production company Bazmark is providing strategic advice and has relocated its global head office to the Gold Coast. Invest Gold Coast is leading preparation of an Implementation Paper and Draft Plan. Community consultation closed March 2025.An Expression of Interest to the market is anticipated in Q2 2026. The precinct is projected to support 500-1,000 ongoing jobs and inject $40-$81 million in direct value-add annually. Benchmarked against Brooklyn's Navy Yard (New York) and Greenwich Design District (London).
SANA Miami Boutique Development
Exclusive boutique development of 13 sophisticated beachside residences at 5-7 Hythe Street, featuring private pools, just 60m from Miami Beach.
Miami One Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment to enhance the shopping centre with a full-line supermarket, 34 speciality retailers, parking upgrades including License Plate Recognition system with 3-hour free parking, facade improvements, landscaping, mall furnishings, and amenities to serve locals and tourists.
Nalu
A luxury beachfront apartment development comprising 46 sky homes, designed by Koichi Takada Architects and BDA Architecture, featuring a U-shaped building with resort-style amenities including a wellness and pool precinct.
Ocean Place
Ocean Place is a 19-storey luxury beachfront development featuring 29 half-floor and full-floor residences. Designed by Woods Bagot with interiors by Carr, the project is characterized by its sculptural form and modernist aesthetic, offering residents resort-style amenities including a 15-metre pool, wellness retreat, and state-of-the-art gymnasium. The development replaces a previous scheme for the site and is focused on high-end coastal living with direct beach access.
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.
5,296 residents of Miami are employed, from a labour force of 5,450. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 73.7%. 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, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 7,654, 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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The workforce in Miami is characterized by high levels of education and representation across diverse industries, with an unemployment rate of only 2.8% and a 3.6% rise in estimated employment over the prior year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 5,296, while the local unemployment rate sat 1.1% below the 3.9% recorded for Regional Qld. Labor force participation is exceptionally high, standing at 73.7% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a moderate 17.2% of employed locals worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Resident employment is heavily concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and accommodation & food. Notably, the local concentration of professional & technical workers is 1.7 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, only 0.3% of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry & fishing, which is lower than the 4.5% average for Regional Qld. Although local jobs are available, a comparison between the Census working population and the local resident population suggests that a significant portion of residents travel outside the area for employment. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the latest 12-month timeframe saw a 3.6% rise in employment alongside a 3.3% increase in the labor force, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced a minor 0.1% increase in employment, a 0.3% growth in the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide context for future labor demand in Miami. These five-year and ten-year national projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Across Australia, total employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these industry trends to the local employment distribution suggests Miami's employment could grow by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, assuming a straightforward weighting extrapolation based on industry mix without adjusting for local population dynamics.
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Median household income in Miami is $1,831 a week (about $95,000 a year), with median personal income at $919 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,128 a year against an average of $80,600. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of tax data from the ATO for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Miami SA2 recorded a median income of $60,128 and an average income of $80,600. These figures are highly elevated on a national scale and exceed the Regional Qld median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimated values would stand at approximately $66,959 for the median and $89,756 for the average as of March 2026. According to Census data, household, family, and individual incomes in Miami sit around the 62nd percentile nationally.
The most common income range is the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, which accounts for 32.6% of residents (2,797 people), similar to the broader region where 31.7% of households fall into this category. Housing costs account for 18.9% of income, but solid earnings help keep disposable income at the 52nd percentile, and the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 7th decile.
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Miami had 3,075 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 32% detached houses and 37% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $470 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 80% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 25.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.2%. 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 mix in Miami consisted of 31.5% standalone houses and 68.5% alternative dwelling types like townhouses, apartments, and flats, contrasting with Regional Qld's breakdown of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Miami was lower than the Regional Qld benchmark, standing at 25.6%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (33.9%) or rented (40.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 was higher than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, and the median weekly rent of $470 exceeded the regional figure of $345.
On a national level, Miami's mortgage repayments surpass the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are considerably higher than the countrywide average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Miami counted 3,075 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,544 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 79% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 60.6% of all local households, consisting of couples with children at 22.5%, couples without children at 27.1%, and single-parent households at 10.0%. The remaining 39.4% are non-family households, which include single-person households at 29.7% and group households at 9.6%. The median household size of 2.2 persons is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
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32.0% of adults in Miami hold a university qualification, including 23.2% with a bachelor degree and 5.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 1,541 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,032 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 level of education among Miami residents is higher than regional benchmarks, with 32.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 20.6% in the Rest of Qld and 25.4% in the surrounding SA4 region. This education profile positions the area well for knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 23.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.9%. Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 37.9% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 12.9% and certificates at 25.0%.
Participation in study is high throughout the area, with 26.7% of the population enrolled in an educational institution. This group includes 7.1% in primary school, 5.9% in tertiary study, and 5.8% attending secondary school.
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Public transport in Miami reaches 21 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 1,900 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 1.2 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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An analysis of public transport options shows 21 active bus stops operating in Miami. These stops are serviced by 4 routes, which together provide 1,885 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 176 meters from the nearest stop. Because Miami is primarily a residential area, most working residents commute to other districts. Private vehicles are the main mode of travel at 87%, while 2% of commuters cycle. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 cars per household, which is below the regional average. Census data from 2021 shows that 17.2% of residents worked from home, though this figure was likely affected by COVID-19 conditions.
Service frequency across all routes averages 269 bus trips per day, which translates to approximately 89 weekly trips per stop.
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74.7% of residents in Miami report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 86% of areas nationally. 3.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness rates, health outcomes in Miami are very positive, with low rates of common health conditions across all age groups. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 60% of the population (5,105 people) holding cover, compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld. The most frequently reported medical conditions in the area are mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 7.0% and 6.9% of residents, respectively. A total of 74.7% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
The working-age population exhibits good health profiles with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older make up 15.7% of the population (1,342 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld average of 20.4%. Health outcomes among older residents are positive, with national rankings aligning with those of the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Miami is largely Australian-born, at 76.1% of residents, with 10.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.0%) and Australian (23.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Miami displays a higher degree of cultural diversity than average, with 10.1% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 23.9% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 43.7% of the population. A notable divergence from regional patterns is seen in the Jewish population, which accounts for 0.4% of residents compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. In terms of ancestral background, the three most common heritages reported in Miami are English at 31.0%, Australian at 23.4%, and Irish at 9.9%. Other distinct demographic differences include the representation of New Zealand ancestry at 1.1% of the population (compared to 0.9% regionally), Spanish ancestry at 0.7% (compared to 0.3% regionally), and French ancestry at 0.7% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Miami is 36. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 33.9% 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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Miami has a median age of 36, which is lower than the Regional Qld median of 41 and slightly below the Australian average of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, the 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 23.2% of the local population, while the 5 - 14 cohort is less represented at 7.4%. The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since 2021, an influx of younger residents has lowered the median age by 1.3 years to 36. The 25 to 34 age group increased from 20.0% to 23.2% of the population, and the 35 to 44 age bracket grew from 15.8% to 17.4%.
Conversely, the 45 to 54 group fell from 13.1% to 10.9%, and the 55 to 64 cohort decreased from 10.8% to 8.8%. Population projections for 2041 suggest further shifts, led by a 29% increase (578 people) in the 25 to 34 demographic, rising from 1,995 to 2,574. In contrast, the 15 to 24 cohort is projected to decrease by 32 residents.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Miami
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 12 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 173 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,445 at the 2021 Census → 8,581 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 (309011229). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.