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Mount Sheridan has an estimated 9,060 residents, up from 8,678 at the 2021 Census — a change of 382 people, or 4.4%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. That puts 1,344 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 resident count in Mount Sheridan stands at approximately 9,060 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 382 individuals (4.4%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 8,678 residents. This change is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 9,042 along with 82 validated new addresses registered since the Census. With these figures, the population density reaches 1,344 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical average across the national regions analyzed by AreaSearch. The post-census expansion of 4.4% in Mount Sheridan is within 2.5 percentage points of the broader SA3 territory (6.9%), indicating healthy growth dynamics.
Natural increase was the main contributor to this expansion, accounting for roughly 52.4% of the total population gains in recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. In instances where these are unavailable, or for periods past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (based on 2021 data) are substituted. Because the Queensland state datasets do not specify age cohorts, AreaSearch distributes growth using proportional ratios derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 baseline data) for each demographic group. Based on these modeled demographic changes, the region is set to experience population growth exceeding the median of national non-metropolitan zones, with an expected addition of 1,224 residents by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a 13.3% cumulative increase over the 16-year timeframe.
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73 new dwellings have been approved in Mount Sheridan over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That is 1.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 16, broadly in line with 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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Mount Sheridan records an average of approximately 14 residential building approvals per year, totaling 73 home approvals over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, and 15 approvals registered so far during FY-26. With an average influx of 3.6 new residents per year for every home constructed during the FY-21 to FY-25 period, demand is running far ahead of supply, typically creating upward price momentum and heightened buyer competition, while new builds average a construction cost of $376,000. Furthermore, commercial development approvals amounting to $980,000 have been logged during the current financial year, underlining the dominant residential character of the neighborhood.
Compared to the Rest of Qld average, the volume of development in Mount Sheridan is notably low, tracking 54.0% below the regional average on a per-capita basis. This limited supply of new builds generally supports the valuation and demand for established homes. The rate also sits below the national benchmark, reflecting a mature locality and potential planning limitations. Additionally, recent construction activity has consisted entirely of standalone houses, preserving a suburban landscape defined by detached homes that appeal to buyers seeking extra space. The area averages roughly 865 residents for each dwelling approval, highlighting a well-established property market. Demographic projections indicate that Mount Sheridan is set to add 1,206 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current pace, the addition of new housing may fall short of population growth, which is likely to intensify competition among buyers and support future price appreciation.
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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mount Sheridan, worth an estimated $62 million. A further 94 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $12.2 billion. 22 are already under construction and 43 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and health & medical. 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 projects, planning initiatives, and major developments have a significant impact on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 5 key projects likely to influence Mount Sheridan. Notable developments include the Cairns Gateway Estate on Riverstone Road North, the Cairns Southern Access Cycleway (Luke Azzopardi Cycleway), the Cairns Community and Multicultural Centre, and the residential development The Outlook, with specific details of the most relevant projects listed below.
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Cairns Gateway Estate (Riverstone Road North)
A 13.9 hectare mixed-use master planned development at the southern gateway to Cairns, now marketed as Cairns Gateway Estate. The site sits at the intersection of the Bruce Highway A1 and Riverstone Road (Gillies Highway), with 474m of highway frontage. Approved as an 11-lot subdivision across three precincts: Transport Oriented Service Activity (Precinct 1), Industry and Service Activity (Precincts 2A & 2B), and Community and Accommodation Activity (Precinct 3). Stage 1 civil works are complete with 9 of 11 lots sold, including Pearl Mobil Service Station, Hungry Jacks, Banjo Bakery, and Grace Removals.Stage 2 civil works are planned for June 2026. The development will provide the first fuel stop between Innisfail and Cairns over a 90 km stretch.
Cairns Southern Access Cycleway (Luke Azzopardi Cycleway)
A new off-road cycleway next to the Bruce Highway providing a safer, direct active transport link for bike riders and pedestrians between Cairns southern suburbs and the city. The section from Bana Gindarja Creek in Edmonton to Caleb Shang Bridge in White Rock is open, giving a 16 km uninterrupted cycleway through to Riverstone Road in Gordonvale. The remaining Caleb Shang Bridge to Ruth Street section is in planning and currently unfunded for construction. When complete, it will link existing cycleways into a 20 km continuous off-road shared path from Cairns CBD to Gordonvale and will be named the Luke Azzopardi Cycleway.
Cairns Community and Multicultural Centre
Cairns Regional Council is progressing a community and multicultural centre at Tiffany Street, White Rock to provide social facilities, outreach services and inclusive meeting space for White Rock and Cairns multicultural communities. The planned centre includes a commercial kitchen, multipurpose rooms for up to 200 people, small meeting rooms, service-provider space, foyer and reception, and covered outdoor areas. As of late 2025, the capital project was in preliminary design, with Council awarding the proposed five-year lease and operation contract to Centacare Far North Queensland, subject to final trustee lease arrangements.
The Outlook
The Outlook is a premier master-planned residential community in Bentley Park, Cairns. The estate offers large, elevated lots ranging from 826m2 to 1117m2, bordered by World Heritage rainforest and providing panoramic views of the local mountain ranges. It features landscaped parks, a major playground fronting Kearns Creek, and is located approximately 15 minutes from the Cairns CBD. Stages are currently being released with titled land ready for immediate construction.
Bayview Heights Reservoir Refurbishment
Remediation works are ongoing at the Bayview Heights water reservoir as part of a critical package to extend the service life of nine reservoirs across the Cairns region. Following an unsuccessful re-lining attempt in 2024 due to deteriorated roof conditions, the reservoir remains offline through the 2025-26 wet season. Current plans involve removing the roof in the 2026 dry season to restore serviceability. The project is vital for maintaining network pressure and water security, particularly during peak demand and extreme weather events which recently triggered Level 4 water restrictions in March 2026.
Cherrybrook Estate
Cherrybrook is a master-planned residential community in Bentley Park, Cairns, featuring over 330 lots across 38.6 hectares. Fringed by World Heritage Rainforest, the estate offers custom homes and house and land packages with proximity to schools, retail, and the Walker Road Sporting Precinct. Recent activity includes the April 2026 release of the Cherrybrook Rise stage, providing new titled land and housing options.
Bayview Heights to White Rock Underground Cable Project
Essential maintenance and refurbishment of 2.7km of 275kV underground high voltage transmission cables installed in 1997. The project addresses critical infrastructure risks through the removal of approximately 400 high-risk trees and the refurbishment of cable joint bays. Significant community enhancements include the installation of park benches, water bubblers with dog bowls, and shade structures along the Crowley Creek walking path. As of 2026, core transmission works are complete, and the project is in the extended maintenance phase for the establishment of 24,000 new compatible plants, with final completion expected in 2027.
Woree Social and Affordable Housing Precinct
Queensland's largest social and affordable housing precinct is currently under construction at a former drive-in site in Woree, delivering 490 modern, energy-efficient apartments for seniors over 55 and people living with disability. The project utilizes innovative volumetric timber modular construction delivered by Modscape and FCC Construction Australia, backed by the Queensland Government, Tetris Capital, and Community Housing Limited.
4,951 residents of Mount Sheridan are employed, from a labour force of 5,129. Unemployment sits at 3.5%, with participation at 70.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,029, about 78% 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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Mount Sheridan features a capable local workforce with solid representation in essential service industries, and an unemployment rate standing at just 3.5%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 4,951, with the local unemployment rate tracking 0.4% lower than the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, while labor force participation is notably high at 70.8% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census records indicate that a minor proportion of residents, 13.2%, worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 health restrictions. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.
Public administration & safety shows a particularly high concentration, with local employment ratios sitting at 1.4 times the regional norm. In contrast, sectors like agriculture, forestry & fishing are underrepresented, making up 0.9% of local jobs compared to the regional average of 4.5%. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident population indicates that this predominantly residential suburb offers relatively few local jobs. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that over a twelve-month span, the labour force shrank by 2.0% while employment fell by 3.5%, leading to a 1.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% rise in employment, a 0.3% expansion in the labour force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. For insights into future job demand in Mount Sheridan, Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide useful context. These forecasts span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to project growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sectoral growth rates vary considerably. When these industry-specific growth rates are applied to Mount Sheridan's current employment composition, local employment is estimated to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this figure represents a basic weighted extrapolation intended for illustration and does not incorporate local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mount Sheridan is $1,826 a week (about $95,000 a year), with median personal income at $857 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,381 a year against an average of $70,776. 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 tax data from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, average incomes in the Mount Sheridan SA2 exceed the national median. Taxpayers in Mount Sheridan recorded a median income of $61,381 and an average income of $70,776, compared to Regional Qld averages of $53,146 and $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would translate to approximately $68,354 for the median and $78,816 for the average as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census data, household, family, and individual incomes in Mount Sheridan rank around the 57th percentile nationally.
The largest income bracket contains 38.7% of the population, representing 3,506 residents earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which is similar to the regional distribution of 31.7% in this range. Discretionary income remaining after housing costs accounts for 85.6% of earnings, and the area ranks in the 5th decile of the SEIFA index for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mount Sheridan had 3,041 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 1% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,542 a month. Rent absorbs 21.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in Mount Sheridan was composed of 98.7% houses and 1.4% other dwelling types, such as apartments, townhouses, or alternative lodgings, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options across Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in Mount Sheridan lagged behind Regional Qld at 28.6%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (44.6%) or occupied by tenants (26.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,542 was lower than the Regional Qld median of $1,655, while the median weekly rent of $390 was higher than the regional median of $345.
On a national level, Mount Sheridan's mortgage outlays are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while local rents exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mount Sheridan counted 3,041 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 18% 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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Families make up the vast majority of local households at 79.1%, consisting of 34.7% couples raising children, 28.8% couples without children, and 14.3% single-parent homes. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 20.9%, which includes solo residents at 18.0% and shared households at 2.9%. The median household occupancy of 2.7 individuals is slightly above the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.9% of adults in Mount Sheridan hold a university qualification, including 15.2% with a bachelor degree and 3.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.3% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational attainment levels in Mount Sheridan sit below regional levels, with 20.9% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia. This difference highlights scope for further educational and skills development. Bachelor degrees represent the largest cohort at 15.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Vocational qualifications are prominent, with 41.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding technical certificates, including advanced diplomas at 12.3% and certificates at 29.3%. Participation in study is quite strong, with 31.1% of local residents actively enrolled in some form of education.
This is comprised of 11.7% in primary school, 9.5% in high school, and 3.8% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mount Sheridan reaches 20 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 730 services a week. The typical home sits about 360 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 options in Mount Sheridan include 20 active transit stops served by bus services. These stops support 7 distinct routes that facilitate 730 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is rated highly, with the average distance from a home to the nearest stop measuring 357 meters. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, and private vehicles remain the primary travel mode at 94%. Households own an average of 1.6 vehicles. A relatively low proportion of residents, 13.2%, worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.
Transit service frequency averages 104 trips per day across the network, which translates to roughly 36 weekly services at each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.8% of residents in Mount Sheridan report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 87% of areas nationally. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.6 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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Health indicators show excellent outcomes throughout Mount Sheridan, based on an assessment of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates by AreaSearch, with younger age groups showing exceptionally low rates of standard medical conditions, and approximately 54% of the population (~4,901 residents) holding private health insurance. The most prevalent health conditions recorded locally were mental health challenges and arthritis, affecting 7.2% and 6.1% of the population, respectively. Conversely, 73.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. The working-age population exhibits strong health metrics with a low incidence of chronic illnesses.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 14.2% of the population (1,281 individuals), which is lower than the Regional Qld figure of 20.4%. Senior citizens in the area experience above-average health outcomes, though their national standing is lower compared to the younger local cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mount Sheridan is largely Australian-born, at 77.5% of residents, with 17.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.6%) and Australian (22.3%). 5.0% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Mount Sheridan displays higher-than-average cultural diversity, with overseas-born residents making up 22.5% of the community and 17.9% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 53.9% of the population. The most prominent divergence from regional averages is in the Other religious category, which represents 2.1% of the population locally compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld. Regarding ancestry lines, the three largest groups in Mount Sheridan are English, representing 24.6% of the population (lower than the regional average of 29.6%), Australian, representing 22.3%, and Other, representing 14.6% (significantly higher than the regional average of 6.9%).
Other notable differences include Australian Aboriginal ancestry representing 5.0% of the population (compared to 3.9% regionally), Italian ancestry at 4.5% (compared to 2.4%), and Samoan ancestry at 0.4% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mount Sheridan is 37. 25.5% 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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Mount Sheridan's median age of 37 years is younger than the Regional Qld average of 41 and closely matches the national median of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, there is a higher concentration of residents in the 35 - 44 age bracket (14.6%) and a lower share in the 75 - 84 bracket (4.4%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 13.7% to 14.6% of the total population, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 15.3% to 13.7% and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 15.0% to 13.7%.
Demographic modeling suggests that by 2041, the age structure will shift, with the 25 to 34 age group projected to grow by 28%, adding 348 residents to reach 1,602, while the 15 to 24 age bracket is expected to shrink by 84 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mount Sheridan
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 | Apr 2026 4 months ago all 2 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 Apr 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 — 82 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,678 at the 2021 Census → 9,060 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 (306021153). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.