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Mountain Creek has an estimated 12,397 residents, up from 11,950 at the 2021 Census — a change of 447 people, or 3.7%. That puts 1,682 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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Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Mountain Creek's population is around 12,397 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 447 people (3.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,950 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,397 from the ABS as of June 2025 and an additional 15 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,682 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 74.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.
Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilised for each SA2. For areas lacking this coverage or for periods after 2032, projections from the Queensland Government released in 2023 using 2021 data are substituted. Because Queensland state models omit age cohort breakdowns, age-specific scaling is applied using proportional weightings from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 data. Overall numbers are anticipated to decrease under this framework, with the population shrinking by 220 persons by 2041. Conversely, expansion is projected in particular age groups, most notably the 75 to 84 cohort, which is expected to grow by 217 people. Detailed age breakdowns are available in the corresponding section.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
57 new dwellings have been approved in Mountain Creek over the past five years, an average of 11 a year. That is 0.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, 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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Mountain Creek has averaged roughly 11 residential approvals yearly, with 57 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 9 in FY-26 so far. With an average of 4.7 new residents per year per finished dwelling over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand remains far ahead of supply, typically generating upward pressure on prices and intensifying buyer competition, while new homes average a construction cost of $425,000. Additionally, commercial approvals worth $4.1 million have been recorded this financial year, highlighting that the area is mostly residential.
Compared against the Rest of Qld, construction activity in Mountain Creek is significantly lower, tracking 81.0% below regional average per person. This limited volume of new building typically supports demand and valuations for pre-existing properties, although development has increased lately. This pace is also under the national average, reflecting an established locality and pointing to potential planning constraints. Residential construction comprises 36.0% standalone homes and 64.0% attached dwellings. Focusing on multi-unit options yields lower entry prices, appealing to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This marks a clear departure from the current housing stock (currently 78.0% houses), signaling a decline in vacant developable land alongside evolving resident preferences for diverse, affordable options. With roughly 669 people per approval, the area presents a mature profile. Given stable or declining population forecasts, Mountain Creek may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.
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 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mountain Creek, worth an estimated $973 million. A further 107 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $34.1 billion. 34 are already under construction and 34 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 projects and planning decisions are key drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has identified 7 major projects expected to affect the local area. Principal works include the Sunshine Motorway, Mooloolah River Interchange Upgrade (Stage 1), Karawatha Drive Cycle Track, Mountain Creek Station (The Wave Stage 3 Metro), and the Brightwater Estate, with details on the most relevant schemes provided below.
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Karawatha Drive Cycle Track
A 1.6km separated cycle track featuring a 2m wide cycle path physically separated from traffic lanes by concrete barriers. The project improves safety and connectivity for cyclists and pedestrians, linking schools, TAFE, businesses, and Mooloolaba as part of Queensland's Priority A Principal Cycle Network. Construction includes kerbside parking corridor, narrowed median, and intersection improvements.
Sunshine Motorway, Mooloolah River Interchange Upgrade (Stage 1)
Stage 1 of the Mooloolah River Interchange (MRI) Upgrade on the Sunshine Motorway addresses long-standing safety and congestion issues on the Sunshine Coast. Key features include a new overpass connecting Nicklin Way northbound directly to Brisbane Road at Mooloolaba, a new local road link between Karawatha Drive (Mountain Creek) and Brisbane Road, a new signalised intersection with a two-way service road, active transport provisions for pedestrians and cyclists, and separation of local and motorway traffic.The project is now delivered as part of an integrated program with The Wave Stage 3 (Metro), a high-capacity metro-style transit corridor from Birtinya to Sunshine Coast Airport. Early works, including site preparation, service relocations and geotechnical investigations, are underway as of mid-2026. Program Alliance delivery partners are expected to be onboard by late 2026, with main construction to commence in 2027. Stage 1 is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments at $160 million each, a combined commitment of $320 million.
Mountain Creek Station (The Wave Stage 3 Metro)
Mountain Creek Station is a planned metro station on The Wave Stage 3 Metro, providing a high-capacity, high-frequency public transport connection between Sunshine Coast University Hospital at Birtinya, Mountain Creek, Maroochydore CBD and Sunshine Coast Airport. Planning has confirmed the corridor alignment between Birtinya and Mountain Creek. Site investigations are underway, Program Alliance procurement is expected to conclude in late 2026, and main construction is scheduled to commence in 2027 as part of the Queensland Government's Brisbane 2032 legacy transport program.
Brightwater Estate
Award-winning masterplanned residential community developed by Stockland, featuring over 1,500 homes surrounding a spectacular 12-hectare central lake. The community includes Brightwater State School, shopping marketplace with ALDI, medical facilities, Brightwater Hotel, recreational facilities, parks, walking trails, and direct canal access to Mooloolaba. Recognized as Queensland's best masterplanned community in 2016 UDIA Awards.
Mooloolaba Foreshore Revitalisation Project
Major foreshore revitalisation project delivering beachfront parkland, new community facilities, and coastal protection works across four stages. Stage One Northern Parkland (1 hectare of revitalised parkland with boardwalk, playground and coastal pathways) was completed and opened in June 2022. Stage Two, comprising the Central Meeting Place and Southern Parkland Seawall, commenced major construction on 14 July 2025 and is anticipated to continue through 2026 with minor works completing in early 2027. Stage Two delivers 6,500 square metres of beachfront parkland, flowing ocean viewing decks, a covered pavilion, terraced seawall replacing the existing 1960s structure, Changing Places toilet facility, beach showers, all-abilities beach access ramp, and a broad accessible coastal pathway.The project has received more than $13.3 million in combined Australian and Queensland Government funding under the SEQ Liveability Fund. Contractor SEE Civil was appointed in May 2025. Future stages covering the remainder of the Southern Parkland and Central Parkland are yet to be funded or scheduled.
203-205 Brisbane Road Mooloolaba
New residential apartment development in central Mooloolaba location along Brisbane Road corridor. Modern apartment living with convenient access to beach, retail and dining precincts
Mooloolaba Transport Corridor Upgrade
The Mooloolaba Transport Corridor Upgrade is a staged road upgrade widening Brisbane Road and Walan Street from two to four lanes between Culbara Street and Venning Street. The project improves traffic capacity, pedestrian and cyclist facilities, intersections, landscaping and public transport access. Construction remains underway with Sunshine Coast Council continuing to publish construction updates and community notifications. Official project information was updated during July 2026.
Mooloolaba - Alexandra Headland Local Plan Area
Part of the New Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme project, this Local Plan Area (LPA) guides development for Mooloolaba and Alexandra Headland. Key updates as of 2026 include the transition to Step 6 of the plan-making process: the review of approximately 4,600 formal community submissions. Proposed changes involve rezoning parts of Mari Street for Tourist Accommodation, mixed-use expansion along Brisbane Road and Walan Street, and building height increases ranging from 3 storeys (12m) to 8 storeys (28m) in targeted nodes to support compact urban growth near future public transport routes.
7,071 residents of Mountain Creek are employed, from a labour force of 7,245. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 72.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,782, about 79% 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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Mountain Creek boasts a skilled workforce with strong representation in essential services, and an unemployment rate of only 2.4%. Employment is held by 7,071 residents as of March 2026, which is 1.5% below Regional Qld's unemployment level of 3.9%, and participation is highly elevated, reaching 72.8% compared to Regional Qld's 64.3%. Census statistics indicate a moderate 15.6% of the workforce worked from home, though this may reflect pandemic-related restrictions. The major employment industries for residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.6% of local jobs compared to 4.5% across the region.
The largely residential character of the suburb limits local employment opportunities, as shown by comparing Census workplace data against the resident workforce. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS figures indicates that over the 12-month period, the local labor force contracted by 2.2% and employment fell by 2.5%, driving unemployment up by 0.4 percentage points. This is in contrast to Regional Qld, which recorded a 0.1% rise in jobs, a 0.3% labor force expansion, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding prospective employment demand in Mountain Creek. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to local employment data to estimate potential trends. Across Australia, total employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry mix suggests Mountain Creek employment could rise by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mountain Creek is $1,911 a week (about $99,000 a year), with median personal income at $857 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,813 a year against an average of $71,796. 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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Taxpayer data from the ATO released for financial year 2023 indicates a median income of $53,813 in the Mountain Creek SA2, alongside an average income of $71,796. These figures exceed the national averages, and compare to a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593 in Regional Qld. Adjusted for a 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, estimated incomes stand at approximately $59,926 (median) and $79,952 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census places local household, family, and individual incomes around the 59th percentile nationally.
The most common income range is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 37.8% of residents (4,686 people), matching the broader region where 31.7% fall into this bracket. While high housing costs absorb 19.1% of income, strong earnings keep disposable income at the 56th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mountain Creek had 4,099 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 15% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month, a total housing cost higher than 85% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 26.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.5%. 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, housing types in Mountain Creek consisted of 77.9% houses and 22.1% alternative dwellings (such as semi-detached homes, units, or other types), compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in Mountain Creek were lower than regional benchmarks at 23.0%, with remaining households carrying a mortgage (40.0%) or renting (37.0%). Median monthly mortgage costs of $1,950 were well above the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while weekly median rent sat at $500 compared to Regional Qld's median of $345.
Locally, mortgage repayments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are considerably higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mountain Creek counted 4,099 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 15% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 80.6%, consisting of couples with children (38.3%), couples without children (25.2%), and single parents (16.3%). The remaining 19.4% are non-family households, which consist of single person households (15.2%) and group households (4.3%). The local median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.0% of adults in Mountain Creek hold a university qualification, including 17.9% with a bachelor degree and 4.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.7% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 3,666 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,049 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment levels in Mountain Creek are below regional averages, with 25.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 30.4% nationwide. This highlights opportunities for academic and professional skills growth. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 17.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational qualifications are common, with 40.4% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.7%) and certificates (27.7%). Enrolment in education is high, with 33.4% of the population active in study. This includes 12.1% of residents in primary schools, 10.8% in secondary schools, and 4.9% in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mountain Creek reaches 31 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 340 services a week. The typical home sits about 290 m from its nearest stop. 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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Analysis of public transport shows 31 active bus stops operating in Mountain Creek. These stops are served by 3 separate routes, providing a total of 343 weekly passenger trips. Access to services is good, with residents living an average of 289 meters from their nearest stop. As the area is mostly residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, and cars remain the primary transport mode at 94%. Households own an average of 1.6 vehicles. Approximately 15.6% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic conditions.
Services run at an average frequency of 49 daily trips across all routes, which averages out to 11 weekly trips per transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.4% of residents in Mountain Creek report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 88% of areas nationally. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.2 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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Health profiles for Mountain Creek show strong results based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality and chronic illness rates, with younger cohorts experiencing very low rates of common conditions. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is high at approximately 55% of the population (~6,805 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common medical issues locally, affecting 8.3 and 7.9% of residents respectively. Conversely, 72.4% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. The population aged under 65 shows better than average health outcomes.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 13.2% of the local population (1,633 people), which is below the Regional Qld level of 20.4%. Health profiles for older residents are strong, though their national percentile ranking is lower than that of the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.5% of Mountain Creek residents were born overseas and 8.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.2%) and Australian (25.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Mountain Creek exhibits above-average cultural diversity, with 8.3% of households speaking a non-English language at home and 25.5% of the population born overseas. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 44.8% of residents. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the population compared to 0.1% regionally. In terms of parental country of birth, the main ancestries are English at 32.2%, Australian at 25.6%, and Scottish at 8.2%. There are also distinct concentrations of other backgrounds, with New Zealanders comprising 1.3% of the population (versus 0.9% regionally), South Australians at 1.0% (versus 0.5%), and Dutch at 1.7% (versus 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mountain Creek is 37. 25.2% 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 Mountain Creek is 37 years, which is lower than the Regional Qld average of 41 and close to the Australian median of 38. The 45 - 54 age group is over-represented locally (15.2%) compared to the regional average, while the 65 - 74 bracket is under-represented (7.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 group has expanded from 13.0% to 14.5% of the population, and the 75 to 84 group grew from 3.0% to 4.4%. Over the same period, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 16.7% to 14.5% and the 25 to 34 age bracket declined from 11.9% to 10.7%.
Demographic projections suggest the local age profile will change by 2041, led by 37% growth in the 75 to 84 cohort, which is expected to add 199 residents to total 740. Seniors aged 65 and over represent 71% of all projected population growth. In contrast, population declines are expected within the 45 to 54 and 55 to 64 groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mountain Creek
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 4 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 Jul 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 — 15 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (11,950 at the 2021 Census → 12,397 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 (316011415). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.