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Millbank - Avoca has an estimated 7,871 residents, up from 7,406 at the 2021 Census — a change of 465 people, or 6.3%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. 159 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 79.6% of that increase. That puts 825 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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Demographic analysis by AreaSearch places the population of Millbank - Avoca at approximately 7,871 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 465 people (6.3%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 7,406 people. Such growth has been determined using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population benchmark of 7,848 alongside 159 validated new addresses confirmed following the Census date. At this size, the local population density stands at 825 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with broader benchmarks recorded across AreaSearch assessment areas. The primary catalyst for local demographic expansion has been interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 79.6% of recent population additions.
Projections for each SA2 location rely on 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia modeling anchored to a 2022 baseline. Where this coverage is unavailable, or for periods extending beyond 2032, Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts published in 2023 from 2021 figures are utilized. Because these state estimates omit age-specific distributions, AreaSearch distributes growth using proportional weights from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (issued in 2023 using 2022 data) across individual age brackets. Looking forward, local demographic growth is expected to match the lower quartile of nationwide regional benchmarks, with the locality projected to gain 152 persons by 2041 according to recent annual ERP statistics, amounting to an overall 1.6% rise across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
182 new dwellings have been approved in Millbank - Avoca over the past five years, an average of 36 a year. That places the area in the 73rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 38 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 76% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals across Millbank - Avoca have averaged approximately 36 dwellings annually, culminating in 182 approved homes over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over the same span of the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), the locality absorbed an average of 2.5 people per year for every newly built residence, pointing to healthy demand that underpins local property values. Expected construction costs for new dwellings average $495,000, aligning with regional norms. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have totaled $7.5 million during the ongoing financial year, underlining the district's predominantly residential character.
Relative to Rest of Qld, per-capita construction volumes in Millbank - Avoca reach approximately 67%, placing the area within the 80th percentile nationally amid an acceleration in recent building activity. The pipeline of new residential projects is dominated by detached dwellings at 76.0%, with townhouses or apartments comprising the remaining 24.0%, maintaining the suburban, low-density fabric and catering to buyers seeking standalone housing. With roughly 138 people per approval, the district continues to exhibit low-density attributes. Based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, demographic forecasts anticipate Millbank - Avoca expanding by 129 residents through to 2041. Given prevailing rates of home building, local residential supply appears well-positioned to satisfy future housing demand, maintaining supportive market conditions for purchasers and potentially facilitating growth ahead of baseline expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Millbank - Avoca
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Millbank - Avoca, worth an estimated $20 million. A further 57 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.44 billion. 24 are already under construction and 28 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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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Community performance and growth trajectories are heavily shaped by planning frameworks and capital works. AreaSearch has identified a total of 9 key projects expected to influence the locality. Leading developments include the New Social Housing in Avoca, Bundaberg Regional Aviation and Aerospace Precinct, Bundaberg GHAG Solar PV Park, and the RFDS Aviation Training Centre, with prominent initiatives outlined below.
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New Social Housing in Avoca, Bundaberg
Two-stage modular social housing development delivering 46 homes for Queenslanders experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Stage 1 comprising 6 family homes has been completed and occupied. Stage 2 comprising 40 apartments across seven two-storey and two three-storey buildings is now under construction after commencing in late 2025, with completion and tenant occupation expected during mid 2026. The development includes 7-star energy efficient modular homes, communal open space, accessible design and is managed by the Bundaberg Housing Service Centre.
Bundaberg Regional Aviation and Aerospace Precinct
An 11-hectare master-planned aviation and aerospace business park adjoining Bundaberg Regional Airport at Kensington. The estate is being delivered in stages by Bundaberg Regional Council and comprises around 34 lots (average 3,000 to 3,200 square metres) with a mix of airside and landside frontages, taxiways, aircraft aprons, road and sewer infrastructure. The precinct already hosts the joint RFDS and LifeFlight Aeromedical Base (opened 2020) and the RFDS Aeromedical Training Academy (officially opened 2024), which houses the only Beechcraft King Air full-flight simulator in Australia.Recent additions include a Council-approved multi-tenant commercial building at 15 Aviation Crescent, with further serviced lots and airside hangar sites being released for sale and lease to support general aviation, emergency services, advanced manufacturing and aerospace-related industry, with 24 by 7 airport access.
Branvale Estate
A premium residential land estate in Bundaberg offering fully serviced, easement-free allotments exceeding 1,000m2 with wide frontages. Stage 3 construction is now complete with 18 allotments sold out and new stages planned. Features rock-free, flat, flood-free lots with town water, sewer, NBN and underground power. The estate maintains high building standards with custom-built homes, providing spacious lots suitable for sheds, pools and family homes.
The Ridge on Branyan
A premium riverside residential estate in Branyan offering elevated land opportunities with access to the Burnett River. Stages 1-9 are sold out with Stage 11 releasing soon. Block sizes range from 700-1300 sqm with full services including sewerage, town water, underground power, and NBN. Located close to Sugarland Shopping Centre, Branyan State School, a new childcare facility, CQU campus, new hospital site, and Bundaberg Airport.
St Vincent de Paul Social Housing Walkervale Bundaberg
An 81 dwelling social housing development on the corner of Barolin and Maynard Streets in Walkervale, comprising 60 units and 21 single homes delivered under the QuickStarts QLD program. The project is being developed in partnership between St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland Housing and the Queensland Government, with homes to be operated by Vinnies Housing. Construction is progressing following Ministerial Infrastructure Designation approval, delivering long term social and affordable housing with on-site wrap-around support services including furniture and food assistance.
Millbank Wastewater Treatment Plant - Inlet Works
Upgrade to the Millbank Wastewater Treatment Plant to unlock the Branyan Local Area Plan and substantial residential housing developments. This project is funded under the Residential Activation Fund.
Bundaberg Social Housing Program
Seven new social housing homes in Bundaberg South as part of Homes for Queenslanders plan. Additional social housing opportunities being assessed at government-owned Avoca site.
New Bundaberg Hospital
The $1.2 billion New Bundaberg Hospital is a major greenfield development featuring a six-storey clinical building with over 400 beds. The facility includes an expanded emergency department, a rooftop helipad, mental health units, and teaching spaces. It serves as the centerpiece of the Bundaberg Health and Enterprise Precinct, aimed at providing level 5 health services to the growing Wide Bay region while mitigating flood risks associated with the existing hospital site.
3,510 residents of Millbank - Avoca are employed, from a labour force of 3,666. Unemployment sits at 4.3%, with participation at 55.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,174, about 91% 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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Millbank - Avoca features an even distribution between blue-collar and white-collar roles, supported by a substantial presence in essential community services, an unemployment rate of 4.3%, and a 7.1% increase in estimated employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 3,510, while the local jobless rate sits 0.3% higher than the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%. Labor force engagement remains subdued, registering a participation rate of 55.7% versus 64.2% across Regional Qld. Census data recorded only 3.3% of workers based at home, though this figure was likely influenced by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. Industry specialization is especially pronounced in health care & social assistance, capturing an employment share 1.4 times that of the wider region. Conversely, construction employment is relatively subdued, engaging 7.6% of local workers compared to 10.1% across the region. Comparisons between the Census working population and resident counts indicate that this largely residential community provides limited local job opportunities. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures shows that over the twelve months to March 2026, local employment expanded by 7.1% while the workforce grew by 5.3%, driving a 1.6 percentage points reduction in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Regional Qld recorded a 0.1% increase in employment, a 0.3% rise in the labour pool, and a 0.1 percentage points uptick in unemployment. National outlook data published by Jobs and Skills Australia from Mar-26 offers further guidance on future local labor demand across five and ten-year timeframes, projected against the district's current industry composition. Nationally, employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, though industry trajectories vary widely. Applying these sectoral forecasts to Millbank - Avoca's job structure suggests local employment gains of 6.6% across five years and 14.0% across ten years (this represents an illustrative weighted extrapolation without localized population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Millbank - Avoca is $1,113 a week (about $58,000 a year), with median personal income at $583 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,345 a year against an average of $55,563. 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 postcode-level ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that taxpayers within the Millbank - Avoca SA2 earned a median income of $44,345 and an average income of $55,563. These figures fall below nationwide benchmarks and compare with Regional Qld figures of $53,146 and $66,593, respectively. Accounting for an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, current earnings are estimated at roughly $49,383 (median) and $61,875 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places local personal, family, and household earnings between the 8th and 10th percentiles nationally.
A significant 30.0% of residents (2,361 individuals) earn between $400 - 799, whereas the broader region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 31.7%. Discretionary income capacity is constrained, leaving 84.5% of income remaining after housing costs, which ranks in the 10th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Millbank - Avoca had 3,018 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 77% detached houses and 3% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $295 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 26.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing inventory in Millbank - Avoca was composed of 77.0% houses and 23.0% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), mirroring the Regional Qld distribution of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Millbank - Avoca substantially outpaced the regional benchmark, reaching 42.0%, while the remaining properties were split between mortgaged (28.5%) and rented (29.4%) tenures. Median monthly mortgage expenses were significantly lower than the Regional Qld level at $1,300, and median weekly rent stood at $295, compared with regional figures of $1,655 and $345, respectively.
On a national scale, housing costs remain modest, with local mortgages tracking well below the Australian average of $1,863 and rents tracking far below the nationwide mark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Millbank - Avoca counted 3,018 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,207 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 85% of areas nationally, against 32% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 66.0% of all households in the district, comprising couples without children (31.9%), couples with children (20.5%), and single parent families (12.5%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 34.0%, made up of single-person households at 31.1% and group households at 2.9%. The area's median household size is 2.3 people, tracking slightly below the Regional Qld figure of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.1% of adults in Millbank - Avoca hold a university qualification, including 9.8% with a bachelor degree and 1.7% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 93% of areas nationally. A further 28.9% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 308 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 953 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment levels present ongoing hurdles for the community, as tertiary qualification holders comprise 13.1% of the population, well underneath the nationwide proportion of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees form the largest segment at 9.8%, with postgraduate qualifications at 1.7% and graduate diplomas accounting for 1.6%. In contrast, vocational education has a strong footprint, with 36.7% of persons aged 15+ holding technical credentials, consisting of certificates (28.9%) and advanced diplomas (7.8%). Formal learning engages a significant 23.8% of the local population. This educational cohort is distributed across primary schooling at 9.4%, secondary education at 7.2%, and higher education enrollment at 2.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Millbank - Avoca reaches 24 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 260 services a week. The typical home sits about 360 m from its nearest stop. 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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Local public transport infrastructure includes 24 operational transport stops across Millbank - Avoca serviced by a bus network. These stops connect to 6 distinct bus routes that provide a total of 257 weekly passenger trips. Network connectivity is solid, with residents situated an average of 358 meters from their closest transit point. Given the area's residential profile, outbound travel is common, with private motor vehicles serving as the dominant commute choice at 95%. Vehicle availability stands at 1.2 per dwelling, below regional averages. Working from home was recorded at 3.3% at the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect pandemic conditions.
Public transport operations provide an average of 36 trips per day across the network, delivering approximately 10 weekly trips per individual stop.
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54.6% of residents in Millbank - Avoca report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 83% of areas nationally. 11.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality patterns and chronic illness prevalence highlight considerable public health challenges within Millbank - Avoca across younger and older demographics, compounded by low private healthcare coverage of roughly 47% (~3,730 people). This sits below the Regional Qld mark of 52.5% as well as the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments locally, diagnosed in 13.5 and 9.4% of residents, respectively, while 54.6% of residents reported having no medical ailments whatsoever, compared with 67.6% across Regional Qld. Chronic disease prevalence is notably elevated among working-age individuals.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 32.1% of the population (2,528 people), exceeding the Regional Qld share of 20.3%, with health metrics for older residents showing challenges that broadly align with wider population rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Millbank - Avoca is largely Australian-born, at 88.5% of residents, with 4.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.3%) and Australian (30.5%). 4.0% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demographic indicators reflect below-average cultural diversity in Millbank - Avoca, where 88.5% of residents were born in Australia, 92.2% hold Australian citizenship, and 95.2% speak only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religious faith, practiced by 56.1% of the local population compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. The most widely reported ancestries based on parental country of birth are English at 32.3%, Australian at 30.5%, and Scottish at 7.8%. Notable variances emerge across other ethnic backgrounds, with German ancestry overrepresented at 6.3% (against 4.7% regionally) and Australian Aboriginal heritage accounting for 4.0% of the population (compared to 3.9% across the region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Millbank - Avoca is 48, older than 86% of areas nationally. 21.8% 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 local demographic profile reflects an established lifestyle and retirement community. As at August 2026, seniors and retirees (65+) represent 32.1% of residents, compared to 20.4% in Regional Qld, while young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) account for 20.9% versus 25.5% regionally. The estimated median age stands at 48 as at August 2026, unchanged from the 2021 Census when it sat 7 years above the Regional Qld median of 41 and well above the Australian median of 38. Population projections to 2041 anticipate the largest expansion among elderly and retiree age groups, adding 363 residents (14%) to reach 2,891, while cohorts comprising children, young adults, middle-aged residents, and younger retirees are forecast to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Millbank - Avoca
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| 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) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 4 months ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 159 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,406 at the 2021 Census → 7,871 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (319011500). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.