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Mitchelton has an estimated 9,760 residents, up from 8,909 at the 2021 Census — a change of 851 people, or 9.6%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years. 102 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 51.3% of that increase. That puts 2,313 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 Mitchelton stands at approximately 9,760 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 851 individuals (9.6%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 8,909 residents. This population shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 9,734 in June 2025 alongside 102 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The current population translates to a density of 2,312 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure for national locations analyzed by AreaSearch. With its 9.6% expansion rate since the 2021 census, Mitchelton outpaced both the SA3 area (8.1%) and the wider SA4 region, establishing it as a local growth leader.
Overseas migration was the primary driver of this growth, accounting for roughly 51.3% of the total population increase in recent times, though interstate migration and natural growth also made positive contributions. AreaSearch utilizes the 2024 population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2 area, using 2022 as the baseline. For any SA2 regions lacking this dataset, as well as for the period after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (using 2021 data) are applied. Because these state-level projections lack breakdowns by age, AreaSearch distributes growth across age brackets using proportional weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which are based on 2022 data. Future demographic trends indicate that the area is set to experience population growth above the national median, with a projected increase of 1,279 people by 2041 relative to the latest annual ERP figures, representing a overall rise of 12.8% over the 16 years.
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306 new dwellings have been approved in Mitchelton over the past five years, an average of 61 a year. That places the area in the 79th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 52 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 44% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 34, 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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Mitchelton records approximately 61 dwelling approvals on an annual basis, with a total of 306 residential properties approved over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 32 approvals recorded so far during FY-26. For every home constructed over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the local population grew by an average of 2.3 residents, indicating a healthy level of demand that underpins local property values. Newly constructed dwellings carry an average building cost of $404,000, which is higher than the regional average and points to a focus on premium construction.
Furthermore, commercial development approvals totaling $15.2 million have been logged in the current financial year, demonstrating consistent commercial investment. Per capita building activity in Mitchelton is 61.0% higher than the average for Greater Brisbane, offering prospective purchasers a broad range of options. Recent building approvals consist of 44.0% detached houses and 56.0% semi-detached properties, townhouses, or units. The emphasis on higher-density options offers more budget-friendly paths to homeownership and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This pattern represents a clear shift from the existing property mix, where standalone houses make up 78.0% of dwellings, indicating a scarcity of vacant land and reflecting changing lifestyle choices and housing affordability considerations. The area displays growth corridor features, registering approximately 178 people for each approved dwelling. Looking forward, projections indicate Mitchelton will add 1,253 residents by 2041, measured from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction volumes suggest the incoming supply of housing will easily accommodate this demand, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially driving population expansion beyond current forecasts.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mitchelton, worth an estimated $187 million. A further 55 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.74 billion. 18 are already under construction and 26 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and planning schemes are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 24 projects that are likely to influence the local area. Significant proposals include the University Road Mixed-Use Development, the Mirvac Everton Park Mixed Development, the Retail and Dining Expansion at Everton Plaza, and CCTV Upgrades at Mitchelton, Keperra, and Alderley, with details on the most relevant projects provided below.
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Northmore Street Aged Care and Retirement Precinct
A development-approved mixed-use aged care and retirement precinct on a combined 1.8-hectare site at 1A and 1-7 Northmore Street, Mitchelton, adjacent to Brookside Shopping Centre and overlooking Kedron Brook. The site was acquired in 2024 by Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ), which purchased 1-7 Northmore Street for $5 million (approved for a four-storey 106-bed residential aged care facility) and 1A Northmore Street for $9.9 million (approved for 103 residential apartments across two towers of 9 and 10 storeys, 100 retirement facility units, a 72-place childcare centre, and 358 square metres of community care space).SCCQ has stated it is evaluating development options as part of its five-year strategic plan, with no immediate construction timeline confirmed.
Mitchelton Youth Club Structural Repairs
Structural repair and refurbishment project for the Mitchelton Youth Club clubhouse delivered in partnership by Brisbane City Council and the Queensland Government under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements. Stage 1 works were completed with restumping, accessible pathways, retaining walls and drainage improvements. Stage 2 is underway and includes a full roof replacement, new external staircase, internal structural repairs, additional storage, a minor extension and refurbishment of the ground floor office. Community fundraising continues for fit-out and equipment after construction.
CCTV Upgrades at Mitchelton, Keperra and Alderley
Upgrades to the CCTV systems in Mitchelton, Keperra, and Alderley. The project received $500,000 in funding through the state government's community infrastructure funding initiative, announced in the 2025-26 Budget, to make the community safer.
Brookside Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Completed $50 million refurbishment of northwest Brisbane's Brookside Shopping Centre, delivering a renewed mall, tenancy remix including Target, and a new casual dining precinct known as The Arboury. The centre totals about 49,000sqm GLA with majors including Big W, Coles, Woolworths, Target and TK Maxx, and approximately 2,600 car parks.
Residential Subdivision - Kooya Road, Mitchelton
Approved residential subdivision of the former Hungerford Farm site comprising 92 residential allotments, a local park, drainage reserve and new internal roads. Brisbane City Council approved Development Application A006105111 in late June 2025. As of August 2026, no confirmed construction commencement has been identified.
Parque Mitchelton
60 elegantly designed apartments offering one and two-bedroom layouts with versatile multipurpose rooms. Features park views, fully-equipped gym, pool, sun deck, and BBQ area. Prices starting from $450,000. Developed by Carbone Developments and designed by Red Door Architecture.
79-83 Cribb Avenue Townhouse Development
Residential development site comprising two adjoining properties forming a 2.4ha site. Indicative development proposal for townhouse style development. Located in established residential area with excellent transport links and local amenities.
Arana Hills Plaza Ambience Upgrade
The Arana Hills Plaza Ambience Upgrade by Charter Hall involves extensive external and internal refurbishments to modernize the convenience-based shopping centre. The works focus on a refreshed branding identity, improved shopper amenities, and architectural elements that reflect the surrounding hills and bushland. Key features include upgraded entry statements and enhanced common area aesthetics to improve the overall community experience.
5,146 residents of Mitchelton are employed, from a labour force of 5,439. Unemployment sits at 5.4%, with participation at 68.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,801, about 90% 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 in Mitchelton is highly educated, featuring a strong contingent of professionals alongside an unemployment rate of 5.4%. There were 5,146 employed residents in March 2026, with the unemployment rate tracking 1.1% higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 4.3%. Participation in the labor force is general aligned with the Greater Brisbane rate of 70.4%. Census data indicates that 27.9% of residents worked from their homes, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. The primary employment industries for local residents are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and professional & technical services.
Public administration & safety is highly concentrated in the area, with its share of employment reaching 2.1 times the regional average. In contrast, manufacturing is underrepresented, employing 2.7% of the workforce compared to the regional average of 6.4%. A comparison of Census working population statistics against the resident population suggests that this primarily residential locality offers few local job opportunities. According to the AreaSearch assessment of SALM and ABS statistics, the workforce contracted by 2.5% over the 12-month period, while total employment fell by 3.6%, leading to a 1.1 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Brisbane recorded a 3.2% rise in employment and a 3.4% expansion of the labor force, with unemployment rising by 0.1 percentage points. Future labor demand in Mitchelton can be contextualized using the national employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local industry mix to project regional employment growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates of growth vary by sector. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local workforce profile suggests employment in Mitchelton could rise by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes that excludes localized population estimates.
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Median household income in Mitchelton is $2,240 a week (about $116,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,039 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,967 a year against an average of $81,266. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, personal incomes in the Mitchelton SA2 rank exceptionally high on a national scale, with a median of $66,967 and an average of $81,266. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded a median income of $58,236 and an average of $72,799. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current income figures are estimated at approximately $74,574 (median) and $90,498 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census highlights that family, household, and individual incomes in Mitchelton are situated between the 80th and 81st percentiles nationally.
The largest income bracket contains 30.3% of local residents (2,957 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which is similar to the wider region where this bracket accounts for 33.3% of the population. A substantial 35.4% of residents earn more than $3,000 per week, indicating affluent segments that support local business activity. Although mortgage and rent commitments absorb 15.1% of income, strong local earnings place disposable income in the 80th percentile and the area ranks in the 8th decile on the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mitchelton had 3,316 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 20% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 78% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 17.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.3%. 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 stock in Mitchelton consisted of 77.8% standalone houses and 22.3% alternative dwellings such as semi-detached homes, units, and other structures, compared to 73.5% standalone houses and 26.5% alternative dwellings in metropolitan Brisbane. Home ownership levels in Mitchelton were slightly lower than the Brisbane metropolitan average at 24.8%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with mortgages (37.3%) or tenants renting (37.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 was higher than the Brisbane metropolitan average of $1,863, while the median weekly rent stood at $400 compared to $380 in metropolitan Brisbane.
Nationally, mortgage payments in Mitchelton are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mitchelton counted 3,316 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,633 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 24% 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 70.9% of all local households, consisting of couples with children at 35.3%, couples without children at 23.7%, and single parent households at 10.7%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 29.1%, with single-person households representing 24.4% and group shared households making up 4.7%. The average household size stands at 2.6 people, matching the average for Greater Brisbane.
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40.2% of adults in Mitchelton hold a university qualification, including 26.2% with a bachelor degree and 9.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 79% of areas nationally. A further 18.1% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,460 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,056 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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Mitchelton displays high levels of educational attainment relative to wider benchmarks, with 40.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% nationally. This educational profile positions the suburb well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 26.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 9.1% and graduate diplomas at 4.9%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also common, with 29.6% of the population aged 15+ holding credentials including advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificate-level qualifications (18.1%). Enrolment in education is strong, with 31.5% of the local population currently undertaking formal study.
This student population includes 10.2% enrolled in primary schools, 8.6% attending secondary schools, and 6.9% engaged in higher education courses.
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Public transport in Mitchelton reaches 56 stops on 32 routes, timetabled for about 3,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 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 reveals 56 active transit stops in Mitchelton, providing a combination of train and bus services. These stops support 32 distinct routes, which accommodate 3,716 weekly passenger journeys. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 222 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, resulting in outward commuting patterns where private vehicles are the main transport mode at 77%, followed by trains at 14%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 cars per dwelling, which is below the regional average. A high proportion of residents (27.9%) work from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Transit service frequency averages 530 runs per day across all local routes, which translates to approximately 66 weekly trips for each transit stop.
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69.8% of residents in Mitchelton report no long-term health condition. 5.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 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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Mitchelton faces some health challenges based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic illness rates, with common medical conditions present across all cohorts, particularly older demographics. The level of private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 60% of the population (5,846 people) holding private health cover, compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. The most prevalent health issues identified locally are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 10.4 and 7.8% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 69.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
Health profiles for working-age residents are typical. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 13.8% of the population (1,344 people), which is below the Greater Brisbane average of 15.1%. Health outcomes among older residents present some difficulties, though they rank lower nationally than the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mitchelton is largely Australian-born, at 81.9% of residents, with 9.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.4%) and Australian (26.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Mitchelton has lower levels of cultural diversity compared to average benchmarks, with Australian-born residents making up 81.9% of the population, Australian citizens accounting for 91.1%, and 90.3% of residents speaking only English at home. The most common religious affiliation is Christianity, followed by 50.6% of the population in Mitchelton, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestral backgrounds reported in Mitchelton are English (27.4%), Australian (26.4%), and Irish (11.5%). Some ancestral groups show higher concentrations compared to the wider region, with New Zealand ancestry representing 1.1% of the population (compared to 1.0% regionally), Scottish ancestry at 9.0% (compared to 7.4%), and German ancestry at 4.5% (compared to 4.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mitchelton is 36. 27.5% 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 in Mitchelton is 36 years, matching the Greater Brisbane average of 36 years and tracking younger than the national average of 38 years. The 45 - 54 age bracket is highly represented at 14.9% compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 14.2%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 3.7% to 5.0%, and the 15 to 24 age bracket has grown from 12.1% to 13.3%. In contrast, the 35 to 44 age cohort declined from 16.5% to 15.2%.
Population forecasts for 2041 suggest changes to the local age profile, with the 55 to 64 age group projected to grow by 33% (317 people) from 951 to 1,269, while population declines are expected for the 25 to 34 and 5 to 14 age cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mitchelton
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 102 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,909 at the 2021 Census → 9,760 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 (304041101). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.