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Morayfield has an estimated 8,846 residents, up from 5,867 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,979 people, or 50.8%. Growth has averaged 6.6% a year over five years, faster than 97% of areas nationally. 2,483 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 82.2% of that increase. That puts 355 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, Morayfield has an estimated headcount of roughly 8,846 as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 2021 Census tally of 5,867 people, this represents an expansion of 2,979 people (50.8%). The updated figure draws upon ABS estimated resident population data showing 7,826 residents as of June 2025 alongside 2,483 validated new addresses recorded following the Census date. With 354 persons per square kilometer, the locality maintains generous open space alongside ample capacity for subsequent urban expansion. Outpacing both Queensland and the national benchmark (9.5%), Morayfield's 50.8% post-2021 Census surge establishes it among the most rapidly expanding localities across the territory.
While net overseas arrivals and natural increase both made positive additions, interstate relocation served as the primary growth engine, generating around 82.2% of recent net inflows. Projections generated jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 using 2022 as their starting baseline, underpin AreaSearch's SA2 modelling. Where local coverage is absent or where horizons extend beyond post-2032, figures transition to Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2023 based on 2021 numbers. Because state-level datasets omit cohort breakdowns, AreaSearch applies age-bracket distributions calibrated against ABS Greater Capital Region projections published in 2023 from 2022 benchmarks. Looking to the future, demographic expansion is anticipated to place the community within the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationwide, expanding by 7,036 persons to 2041 relative to latest annual ERP tallies, equating to a cumulative 16-year gain of 68.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,857 new dwellings have been approved in Morayfield over the past five years, an average of 371 a year. That places the area in the 90th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 42 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 367 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 90% 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 Morayfield have tracked at approximately 371 dwellings annually, culminating in 1,857 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26, the arrival of 1.1 people per year for every home built indicates equilibrium between residential pipeline and incoming demand, underpinning steady market conditions. Meanwhile, construction costs for new dwellings average $359,000, sitting below the broader regional standard and pointing to accessible price points for incoming construction. Alongside residential works, $9.4 million in commercial approvals was logged during the current financial year, signaling steady non-residential development.
On a per-capita basis, residential building approvals in Morayfield stand 183.0% above the level observed across Greater Brisbane, affording prospective buyers substantial inventory. This volume substantially exceeds the nationwide standard, highlighting strong builder interest. Single-family detached homes represent 90.0% of new residential development, with medium and high-density housing accounting for the remaining 10.0%, preserving the neighbourhood's traditional low-density suburban atmosphere designed for households seeking room to move. Registering around 13 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical growth-corridor fundamentals. Over the period running through to 2041, Morayfield is forecast to absorb 6,016 residents beyond the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given established building trends, the delivery of new dwellings appears well-positioned to satisfy incoming occupancy requirements, creating favourable conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling population gains to outpace baseline estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Morayfield, worth an estimated $2.23 billion. A further 139 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $41.5 billion. 56 are already under construction and 65 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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Capital investments, infrastructure upgrades, and strategic planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping local development. A total of 40 separate projects have been catalogued by AreaSearch as having significant relevance to the district. Among the primary undertakings are the Pine Valley Water Supply Project, Stockland Kinma Valley, New state school for Caboolture West (Waraba), and Morayfield Land Subdivision, with the key developments outlined below.
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Pine Valley Water Supply Project
A major water infrastructure project being delivered by Unitywater with construction partner Downer to support rapid population growth in the City of Moreton Bay. The scheme includes a new 15 megalitre drinking water reservoir on Unitywater-owned land off Jacko Place in Morayfield, plus more than 8 kilometres of large-diameter inlet and outlet water pipelines. A 560mm inlet pipe runs from Elm Street, Morayfield through an existing power line easement to the reservoir site, with an 800 to 900mm outlet pipe running north through the easement to the existing network at Nairn Street.Detailed design was completed in late 2024 and construction commenced in late March 2025. Once operational, the new infrastructure will provide a secure, reliable drinking water supply for more than 100,000 new residents expected to settle in Caboolture West, Morayfield, Upper Caboolture and Narangba over the next two decades. The project forms part of Unitywater's broader 1.8 billion dollar five-year capital investment program in essential water and wastewater infrastructure across South East Queensland.
Morayfield Marketplace
A 48 million dollar local shopping centre being delivered jointly by JAM Group and RankinCorp on the corner of Oakey Flat and Clark Roads in Morayfield South. The first stage covers around 9,000 square metres of gross floor area on a 3.2 hectare site, with the design allowing future expansion to about 11,000 square metres across an ultimate three storey form. The centre is anchored by a full line Coles supermarket, with Liquorland and Priceline among the confirmed tenancies, plus a fuel and electric vehicle service station, drive through food outlets including approved McDonald's and KFC, a gym, childcare, a 1,100 square metre pharmacy and medical precinct, dining and specialty retail.The site sits within a major south east Queensland growth corridor, with thousands of new housing lots approved in the surrounding Lendlease, Ausbuild, Cedar Woods and CFMG estates. The centre is expected to create roughly 225 ongoing jobs and is currently targeting opening in 2026.
Arbourwood Residential Community
Boutique residential community by CFMG Capital featuring 210 residential homes within a landscaped environment with leafy park on doorstep. Construction is progressing with road infrastructure and asphalt laying well underway as of 2025. Sales office open Saturday-Wednesday 10am-4pm. The development offers close proximity to schools, transport, and a planned new shopping center with major retailers.
Summerstone Estate
Summerstone is a master-planned residential community in Morayfield, approximately 45 km north of Brisbane CBD. The 450-lot estate features parks, reserves, playgrounds, a frisbee golf course, pump track, riding trails, and extensive landscaping. Construction is well underway with multiple stages actively progressing toward completion by 2027.
New State Primary School for Waraba (Caboolture West)
Queensland Department of Education is planning a new Prep to Year 6 state primary school to support the growing Waraba Priority Development Area. As of 2026, the school remains under consideration with no investment decision made. Delivery timing will depend on monitored population growth and future government funding decisions.
Stockland Kinma Valley
Stockland Kinma Valley is a 234-hectare masterplanned community in Morayfield, north of Brisbane in the Moreton Bay region. Approved for 2,500 homes and more than 6,500 future residents, the community is designed around a nature-first approach with a 31-hectare central park corridor, 12 local parks, and over 6km of walking and cycling trails. The first families moved into completed homes in late 2025, with more than 350 lots sold to date and stages 1 to 6 now complete.Glider Park has opened to residents, and approvals have been secured for a Future District Park, with construction expected to start shortly. The 34-home display village, showcasing homes from 17 builders, fully opened in February 2026 as the largest of its kind in the Moreton Bay region. New homesites continue to be released throughout 2026.
Morayfield Land Subdivision
Oreana's first land subdivision in Queensland is a 21-hectare masterplanned community featuring 252 residential lots, a new park, infrastructure upgrades, and a neighbourhood hub. The development application was approved in July 2024, with a minor change requested in September 2024 for reconfiguring into 196 lots in stages. The project is positioned to capitalize on strong population growth in the Moreton Bay region and is scheduled to kick off in 2025.
Lilywood Landings Community Facilities
First community facilities in Waraba including a 135-child capacity childcare centre, swim school, services hub, and community meeting spaces. Designed to serve the growing Waraba Priority Development Area with essential family and community services.
3,772 residents of Morayfield are employed, from a labour force of 3,953. Unemployment sits at 4.6%, with participation at 63.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 7,504, about 85% 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 labour pool features a diverse mix of professional and trades-based personnel, highlighted by substantial concentration within the building and trades sector, an unemployment rate of 4.6%, and estimated annual jobs growth of 3.9%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 3,772, while joblessness sits 0.3% higher than the 4.3% benchmark recorded across Greater Brisbane, and the participation rate of 63.4% falls notably short of Greater Brisbane's 70.1%. Census records show that 15.1% of workers conducted their duties from home, an outcome subject to the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment fields absorbing local workers are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction represents a distinct area of local specialisation, with resident employment running at 1.6 times the broader metropolitan proportion. Conversely, professional & technical roles are comparatively sparse, engaging 5.2% of Morayfield workers relative to 8.9% throughout Greater Brisbane. Comparing local workplace destinations against the resident workforce suggests that this largely suburban community contains a constrained volume of internal employment opportunities. Analysis of ABS and SALM records by AreaSearch reveals that over the 12-month period, a 3.9% lift in employment was accompanied by a 5.0% rise in the total labour force, pushing the jobless rate up by 1.0 percentage points. Across Greater Brisbane over the same timeframe, employment climbed 3.2% alongside a 3.4% labour force expansion, with unemployment drifting up 0.1 percentage points. Looking forward, nationwide employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide context on potential local workforce requirements across five and ten-year timeframes. Across the nation, total employment is projected to climb 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industry trajectories vary considerably. Weighting these sectoral paths against Morayfield's industry composition suggests resident employment could rise 6.0% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, noting this represents an unadjusted industry-mix projection rather than a localized demographic forecast.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Morayfield is $1,951 a week (about $101,000 a year), with median personal income at $792 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,652 a year against an average of $57,332. 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023, earnings across the Morayfield SA2 track beneath nationwide benchmarks, featuring a median income of $50,652 alongside an average income of $57,332. These amounts compare to Greater Brisbane's corresponding median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% accrued since financial year 2023, model-derived estimates as of March 2026 stand at approximately $56,406 for median earnings and $63,845 for the average. In the 2021 Census, aggregate household, family, and individual incomes positioned the area near the 54th percentile nationally.
In terms of earnings brackets, 33.5% of local earners fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band (representing 2,963 residents), closely matching the wider regional share of 33.3%. Although accommodation expenses absorb 15.7% of earnings, disposable financial capacity reaches the 63rd percentile, while the SEIFA income measure places the community in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Morayfield had 1,922 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 2% apartments. 48% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $345 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 17.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.7%. 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 most recent Census, the local housing stock consisted of 90.7% standalone houses and 9.3% alternative formats (including semi-detached units, apartments, and other residential types), differing from the Brisbane metro distribution of 73.5% standalone dwellings and 26.5% higher-density alternatives. The proportion of outright home ownership stood at 27.5%, identical to the Brisbane metro standard, while properties under a mortgage comprised 47.7% and tenant-occupied dwellings accounted for 24.8%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $2,000, exceeding the Brisbane metro median of $1,863, whereas typical weekly rent was $345, below the metropolitan figure of $380.
Compared against Australian benchmarks, Morayfield mortgages run higher than the national median of $1,863, while weekly rental outlays sit below the countrywide average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Morayfield counted 1,922 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,898 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of local residences at 81.4%, consisting of 38.2% couples with children, 30.7% couples without children, and 11.8% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 18.6%, split between 15.5% single-person dwellings and 2.8% shared group arrangements. Averaging 2.9 people per home, typical household size exceeds the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.4% of adults in Morayfield hold a university qualification, including 11.0% with a bachelor degree and 1.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 33.9% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 870 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,047 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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Attainment figures show that 14.4% of residents hold university qualifications, lagging behind the 30.5% recorded across Greater Brisbane and presenting clear scope for future educational enhancement. Bachelor degrees represent the most prevalent tertiary credential at 11.0%, with graduate diplomas and postgraduate awards each accounting for 1.7%. Vocational and technical qualifications are widespread, with 45.5% of residents aged 15+ possessing trade credentials, consisting of 11.6% holding advanced diplomas and 33.9% holding certificates. Current participation across academic programs is significant, with 27.6% of the local population actively undertaking study. This cohort includes 9.9% attending primary institutions, 7.9% enrolled in secondary schools, and 3.8% engaged in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Morayfield means driving: households keep an average of 2.1 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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65.9% of residents in Morayfield report no long-term health condition. 5.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 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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Population health metrics for the district are broadly favourable, with AreaSearch findings on general health and mortality tracking near countrywide standards; chronic ailments remain relatively uncommon across the broader populace, though older and vulnerable groups register incidence rates above national figures. Meanwhile, private health insurance coverage is noticeably restrained, held by approximately 48% of the community (~4,210 people), in contrast to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and 55.7% nationally. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the two most widespread diagnosed conditions, affecting 9.8% and 8.5% of the community, while 65.9% of residents report no long-term medical disorders compared to 69.2% throughout Greater Brisbane.
Higher rates of chronic conditions are evident among residents of working age. The proportion of people aged 65 and over sits at 13.5% (1,190 people), below the Greater Brisbane proportion of 15.0%, and also tracks below the broader population on a national scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Morayfield is largely Australian-born, at 82.2% of residents, with 5.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.6%) and Australian (29.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics across Morayfield sit below broader averages, with Australian citizens making up 88.5% of residents, 82.2% born within Australia, and 94.7% using solely English in domestic settings. Christianity stands as the predominant faith, claimed by 48.6% of local residents. The most noticeable relative overrepresentation occurs within Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the local population, matching the 0.1% observed across Greater Brisbane. Looking at parental birthplaces and declared heritage, the primary ancestral backgrounds in Morayfield are English at 32.6% (exceeding the regional share of 26.8%), Australian at 29.7% (above the 23.2% regional figure), and Scottish at 8.0%.
Distinct variations also appear across several other backgrounds, with New Zealand ancestry accounting for 1.2% locally (versus 1.0% regionally), German representing 5.0% (versus 4.2%), and Samoan making up 0.4% (versus 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Morayfield is 37. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 28.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Age distributions across Morayfield align closely with Greater Brisbane, with no individual age cohort diverging by more than 2.6 percentage points from regional proportions. The estimated median age is 37, having shifted down from 38 recorded at the 2021 Census, while sitting 1 year higher than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 logged at that same Census. The most noticeable shift across demographic groups since the Census has occurred in the middle-aged and pre-retirement bracket (45 - 64), which contracted from 29.2% to an estimated 24.5% of the local population.
Looking toward 2041, the 45 - 64 cohort is anticipated to generate the largest absolute gain, climbing by 1,734 (80%) to 3,900 people, while the fastest proportional expansion is projected among residents aged 65+, increasing 123% to reach 2,651.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Morayfield
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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 9 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 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 — 2,483 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,867 at the 2021 Census → 8,846 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 (313041374). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.