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Moorooka has an estimated 11,887 residents, up from 10,825 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,062 people, or 9.8%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 64.1% of that increase. That puts 2,906 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 conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Moorooka stands at approximately 11,887 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,062 residents (9.8%) from the 10,825 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated utilizing the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 11,885 alongside 24 validated new addresses identified since the Census. With these figures, the location has a density of 2,906 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top quartile of all Australian areas analyzed by AreaSearch. This 9.8% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the national benchmark of 9.3%, positioning the suburb as a leader in regional growth.
The main driver of this population increase was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 64.1% of the overall gains in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024, using 2022 as the base year, for each SA2 area. For localities where this information is unavailable, or for projections extending beyond 2032, figures from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (using 2021 data) are substituted. Because these state-level projections lack breakdowns by age, AreaSearch distributes growth across age brackets using weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which are based on 2022 data. Future projections suggest that the population will increase at a rate slightly below the national median for statistical areas. Specifically, the suburb is projected to add 534 residents by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total expansion of 4.5% over the 16 years.
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89 new dwellings have been approved in Moorooka over the past five years, an average of 17 a year. That is 1.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, 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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Development approvals in Moorooka average approximately 17 dwellings annually, resulting in 89 new homes registered over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 9 approvals have been logged. With an average of 8.5 new residents arriving for every finished dwelling over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, local demand is outpacing the supply of new housing, which typically drives up acquisition costs and intensifies buyer competition. The average construction value of these new properties stands at $393,000, which is higher than the regional average and points to a focus on higher-quality builds.
Additionally, commercial development approvals have reached $22.0 million this financial year, indicating a steady level of business-related construction. In comparison to Greater Brisbane, the volume of building activity in Moorooka is significantly subdued, running 63.0% below the regional per capita average. This limited addition of new housing stock generally supports valuations and demand for the area's established properties. The rate of construction is also lower than the national average, suggesting a mature local market that may face development limitations. The mix of new housing consists of 71.0% standalone houses and 29.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the suburban feel of the neighborhood with a high proportion of family-oriented homes for buyers wanting more space. A ratio of roughly 731 people per approved dwelling underscores the established nature of the locality. Looking ahead, projections indicate Moorooka will gain 532 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. While the pace of development is keeping up reasonably well with this forecasted growth, home buyers may encounter heightened competition as the population continues to expand.
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AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Moorooka, worth an estimated $144 million. A further 98 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $69.8 billion. 30 are already under construction and 31 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure updates, large-scale projects, and planning changes have a significant influence on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 25 active projects expected to impact the local community. The most notable developments include the Cross River Rail - Moorooka Station Rebuild, the 25-Storey Yeerongpilly Green Tower, the Moorooka Central Shopping Centre Extension, and Parkside Yeronga, with details on the most relevant initiatives listed below.
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Cross River Rail - Moorooka Station Rebuild
Rebuild of Moorooka station as part of Cross River Rail's southside station accessibility upgrades between Dutton Park and Salisbury. The station is closed while major works are delivered, including new raised platforms, an additional third platform, an accessible station entry, a new overpass with lifts and stairs to each platform, new station buildings with ticket office, staff facilities and accessible toilets, platform canopies, accessible parking, kiss and ride facilities, bus facilities and secure bicycle storage.
Moorooka Central Shopping Centre Extension
A two-stage extension of the existing Moorooka Central shopping centre, anchored by Woolworths, designed by V Architecture. Stage 1 adds 864 square metres of additional gross floor area above the existing car parking area, providing a medical centre, dentist and new retail tenancies fronting Beaudesert Road and Durack Street, plus Woolworths direct-to-boot car parking spaces along the Vale Street boundary, a new walkway to Beaudesert Road, and 230 car parking spaces across the ground and first floor decks.Stage 2 introduces an additional access driveway from Lyon Street and further parking deck alterations. The total centre gross floor area increases to 5,757 square metres on the 10,269 square metre site, with 87 square metres of new landscaping fronting Beaudesert Road.
Parkside Yeronga
Parkside Yeronga is a 3 hectare mixed-use urban renewal precinct on the former Yeronga TAFE site. The project includes the completed Yeronga Community Centre, public open space and Green Spine parkland, 37 JGL Properties townhomes, Brisbane Housing Company social and affordable housing, and RetireAustralia's Arcadia retirement living community. Construction is continuing, with JGL townhomes progressively completing in 2025, the BHC basement structure completed by August 2025, Arcadia open and selling, and a further RetireAustralia expansion lodged with EDQ Planning.
Coles Annerley Supermarket
A new purpose-built neighbourhood retail centre on Ipswich Road designed to reflect the character of the surrounding suburb. The development comprises a 3,640 square metre full-line Coles supermarket, a 150 square metre Liquorland tenancy and 177 car parking bays across two basement levels accessed from Ipswich Road and Aubigny Street. The project is being delivered for Coles Group Property Developments by Mettle Construction Group with Tango Projects as project manager and POWE Architects as designer, and follows the retention of a pre-1946 dwelling on the site.
Yeerongpilly Green
An $850 million transit-oriented urban village transforming the 14-hectare former Animal Research Institute site into a riverside masterplanned community 6 kilometres south of the Brisbane CBD. The precinct is a joint venture between Consolidated Properties Group, CVS Lane Capital Partners and the Queensland Government (via Economic Development Queensland) and includes up to 1,200 dwellings, around 28,000 square metres of commercial space, 8,750 square metres of retail and dining, a planned boutique hotel, and 1.8 hectares of parkland.The YG Riverside Village retail centre opened in August 2023 anchored by Woolworths, BWS and Priceline Pharmacy. The first residential stage, King Arthur Terraces, is under construction by Hutchinson Builders. In November 2025, Brisbane City Council approved Gloriette, a 25-storey Rothelowman-designed tower at 30 Bedivere Street with 181 two- and three-bedroom apartments, with VIP buyer registrations opening in early 2026 ahead of a public launch later in 2026. In late 2025, EDQ also released two adjacent parcels totalling 1 hectare to the market via a Request for Proposal for additional mixed-use residential development, with submissions closing 12 February 2026 and construction expected to commence in 2027. The precinct sits adjacent to the upgraded Yeerongpilly Cross River Rail station (reopened February 2025) and the Queensland Tennis Centre, which will be expanded as a venue for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital Expansion
A major expansion of the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital at Coopers Plains, delivered under the Queensland Government Capacity Expansion Program. The project includes a new five-level Clinical Services Building with 112 additional overnight inpatient beds, an expanded intensive care unit growing from 5 to 12 beds, and 8 new operating theatres. Supporting works include a new eight-level multi-storey car park providing 1,379 spaces, a new high-voltage infrastructure building, upgraded medical imaging, and expanded pathology and pharmacy services.The car park reached its topping-out milestone on 1 May 2026, with the final concrete pour for the Clinical Services Building completed in early February 2026. Bed delivery has been rescheduled from 2027 to 2028 following a state-wide review of hospital infrastructure timelines.
Evergreen, Park Road Yeronga
BHC is delivering 75 social and affordable homes in a 6-storey building at Parkside Yeronga. The mix includes 18 studios, 45 one-bedroom and 12 two-bedroom apartments with extensive communal indoor/outdoor areas, deep planting and sustainability features targeting 7+ star NatHERS. Builder: Bryant. Architect: Ultralinea Architecture.
Clapham Yard Stabling Facility
New Cross River Rail train stabling facility at Clapham Yard near Moorooka station. The facility is planned to stable up to 27 six-car trains and includes a maintenance facility for graffiti removal, carriage cleaning and light maintenance, crew facilities, operational control areas, secure access, a new dual gauge rail bridge and viaduct over Moolabin Creek, track works, signalling, drainage, overhead electrical infrastructure and access improvements. As of April-May 2026, UNITY Alliance works are continuing on earthworks, drainage, conduits, bridge works, structural steel and wall installation for the maintenance facility, signalling, overhead electrical works and track installation.
7,231 residents of Moorooka are employed, from a labour force of 7,549. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 76.2%. 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 9,687, about 81% 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 Moorooka is highly educated, featuring a strong concentration of professionals, an unemployment rate of 4.2%, and an estimated job growth rate of 5.4% over the preceding year. As of March 2026, there are 7,231 employed residents. The unemployment rate sits 0.1% below the 4.3% recorded for Greater Brisbane, while the labor force participation rate is exceptionally high at 76.2%, compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 70.4%. Census figures indicate that a moderate 22.9% of the employed population worked from home, though this data may be influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Educational instruction and training is a major area of specialization, employing residents at a rate 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, construction work accounts for only 6.6% of the local labor force, which is lower than the 9.0% average for Greater Brisbane. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests that this largely residential suburb offers relatively few local employment opportunities. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that in the year ending March 2026, employment grew by 5.4% and the labor force expanded by 4.9%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point drop in unemployment. Over the same timeframe, Greater Brisbane recorded job growth of 3.2% and labor force growth of 3.4%, accompanied by a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, provide context for future labor demand in Moorooka. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industries vary widely. Applying these sectoral growth rates directly to the local employment mix yields a projected job increase of 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years for Moorooka, representing a basic weighting extrapolation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Moorooka is $1,866 a week (about $97,000 a year), with median personal income at $974 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,611 a year against an average of $81,470. 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 the most recent postcode-level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, the median taxpayer income in the Moorooka SA2 is $65,611, while the average stands at $81,470. These levels are very high on a national scale, compared to a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799 across Greater Brisbane. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures as of March 2026 would be roughly $73,064 for the median and $90,725 for the average. According to the Census, individual weekly earnings sit at the 76th percentile ($974), while household incomes are at the 57th percentile.
The largest income bracket contains 32.6% of residents (3,875 individuals) earning between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring the regional distribution where 33.3% of the population falls into this same range. Residential costs account for 16.9% of income, but solid earnings help keep disposable income at the 56th percentile, and the area is positioned in the 7th decile for SEIFA income rankings.
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Moorooka had 4,458 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 61% detached houses and 24% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 19.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.7%. 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 composition in Moorooka consists of 60.7% standalone houses and 39.3% alternative dwellings like townhouses and apartments, compared to metro Brisbane's mix of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other options. The level of home ownership in Moorooka is lower than the metropolitan Brisbane average, standing at 22.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (35.9%) or renting tenants (41.6%). The median monthly payment for home loans in the suburb is higher than the Brisbane metro average at $2,000, while the median weekly rent is $360, compared to metro averages of $1,863 and $380, respectively.
Nationally, mortgage costs in Moorooka exceed the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental prices remain below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Moorooka counted 4,458 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,895 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 24% 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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Family units constitute 62.1% of all households, consisting of 26.5% couples raising children, 24.4% couples without children, and 9.2% single parent households. The remaining 37.9% of homes are non-family residences, with single-person households representing 30.1% and group households making up 7.6% of the total. The median size of local households is 2.3 individuals, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
43.4% of adults in Moorooka hold a university qualification, including 28.1% with a bachelor degree and 10.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 17.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 614 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,042 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 in Moorooka is significantly higher than regional and national benchmarks, with 43.4% of residents aged 15 and older holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% nationwide. This high concentration of tertiary education positions the local workforce well for knowledge-based sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 28.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 10.8% and graduate diplomas at 4.5%. Vocational and technical skills are also widely represented, with 27.5% of the population aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, including advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (17.4%).
Enrolment in education is quite high, with 29.7% of the local population actively participating in academic programs. This cohort includes 8.8% attending primary school, 8.7% studying at the tertiary level, and 6.1% enrolled in secondary school.
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Public transport in Moorooka reaches 78 stops on 30 routes, timetabled for about 3,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport infrastructure includes 78 active train and bus stops located throughout Moorooka. These locations are serviced by 30 separate routes, which carry a total of 3,934 passengers weekly. Transport access is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 150 meters from their nearest stop. As the area is mostly residential, many residents travel outside the suburb for work. Private vehicles are the primary mode of travel at 77%, followed by bus transit at 9% and train travel at 7%. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.1, which is lower than the regional average.
According to the 2021 Census, 22.9% of residents worked from home, which may reflect conditions during the pandemic. Service frequency across the transit network averages 562 trips per day, which translates to roughly 50 weekly services per stop.
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69.9% of residents in Moorooka report no long-term health condition. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.9% 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, Moorooka demonstrates favorable health profiles. The occurrence of standard medical conditions is low in the general population, though it exceeds national levels among older, vulnerable demographics. Furthermore, the rate of private health insurance is high, covering roughly 60% of the population (7,120 residents), compared to 55.8% for Greater Brisbane. The most prevalent health issues recorded among residents are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 10.7% and 7.9% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 69.9% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
Health statistics for working-age individuals are average. Residents aged 65 years and older make up 11.8% of the population (1,401 individuals), which is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 15.1%. The health status of local seniors shows some difficulties, though their national health ranking is lower than that of the general local population.
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26.0% of Moorooka residents were born overseas and 18.8% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.3%) and Australian (21.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Moorooka displays a higher level of cultural diversity than most local markets, with 26.0% of its residents born in other countries and 18.8% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 43.2% of the local population. The most prominent religious variance is in Islam, which is practiced by 2.6% of residents compared to 2.0% across Greater Brisbane. In terms of parent country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are English at 25.3%, Australian at 21.9%, and Other at 11.3%. There are also notable differences in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds, with Irish ancestry overrepresented at 10.4% (compared to 8.2% regionally), French at 0.7% (compared to 0.5% regionally), and Vietnamese at 1.2% (compared to 0.8% regionally).
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The median resident of Moorooka is 36. 30.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Moorooka is 36 years, matching the Greater Brisbane median of 36 and tracking younger than the national average of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is well represented at 18.4% compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 65 - 74 age group is less common at 6.0%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has increased from 3.5% to 4.3%, whereas the 65 to 74 demographic has decreased from 6.6% to 6.0%. Projections for 2041 point to notable demographic shifts, with the 45 to 54 age cohort expected to grow by 258 people (17%), increasing from 1,556 to 1,815.
The combined age groups of 65 and over are projected to drive 52% of the total population growth, pointing to an aging population profile, while the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age brackets are expected to experience declines in numbers.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Moorooka
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 5 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 — 24 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,825 at the 2021 Census → 11,887 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 (303041068). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.