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Mudgeeraba - Bonogin has an estimated 20,785 residents, up from 19,552 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,233 people, or 6.3%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 70.3% of that increase. That puts 312 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 findings from AreaSearch, the population of Mudgeeraba - Bonogin stands at approximately 20,785 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,233 individuals (6.3%) from the 19,552 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. The adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 20,770 along with 73 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. Such population numbers yield a density of 311 persons per square kilometer, indicating low-density living and capacity for future construction. This 6.3% post-census expansion rate is within 0.6 percentage points of the wider SA3 region (6.9%), showing competitive local growth.
The expansion was majorly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 70.3% of the total population growth in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for local SA2 locations. In cases where data is absent or for years beyond 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 using 2021 data are substituted. Since these state figures do not detail age segments, AreaSearch scales age groups proportionally using the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 data. Looking forward, the locality is projected to experience population growth exceeding the national median for non-metropolitan sectors, with an estimated rise of 3,696 residents to 2041 relative to recent annual ERP data, representing a total gain of 17.7% over the 16 years.
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191 new dwellings have been approved in Mudgeeraba - Bonogin over the past five years, an average of 38 a year. That places the area in the 69th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 34 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 97% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 32, 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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Approximately 38 residential building approvals occur annually in Mudgeeraba - Bonogin, totaling 191 approvals during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 30 registered during FY-26 so far. With an average of 5.8 new residents added for every finished home over the FY-21 to FY-25 period, demand outstrips supply, which typically drives up local prices and intensifies buyer competition. The average valuation of these new builds is $541,000, indicating that construction activity is concentrated on upscale, premium properties. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $9.6 million this financial year, pointing to moderate commercial construction.
Relative to the Rest of Qld, Mudgeeraba - Bonogin registered roughly 75% of the per capita construction volume, placing it in the 44th percentile of all examined areas in Australia, which limits options for buyers and helps maintain value for established residences, despite a recent uptick in building. The level of building is lower than the national average, reflecting a mature market and possible planning constraints. The building mix consists of 97.0% detached houses and 3.0% attached dwellings, preserving the low-density landscape and highlighting family-oriented residences. The low development activity is highlighted by a ratio of 465 people for every dwelling approved. Projections indicate that Mudgeeraba - Bonogin will add 3,681 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 fail to match population increases, potentially heightening competition for properties and encouraging stronger price appreciation.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mudgeeraba - Bonogin, worth an estimated $220 million. A further 112 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $25.9 billion. 29 are already under construction and 37 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, major planning decisions, and new developments are key factors in regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 57 projects that are likely to impact the locality. Prominent projects include the Teak Mixed Use Development, Merrimac Technology Park, Raba Urban Farm Hub, and the Mudgeeraba Aquatic Centre Upgrade, with the most relevant ones listed below.
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Teak Mudgeeraba Mixed-Use Precinct
TEAK Mudgeeraba is a heritage-inspired mixed-use commercial precinct delivering 14 purpose-built tenancies across retail, medical, office, and hospitality uses at 64-66 Railway Street. The development anchors the Mudgeeraba village green and features the Australian German Club as its anchor tenant, relocating from Merrimac to occupy a new 200-seat beer hall with a 30-metre bar. Tenancy sizes range from approximately 47 square metres to 490 square metres, with street frontage and rear configurations. Construction is underway with opening expected in early 2027.
Raba Urban Farm Hub
A community-driven urban farm and education center featuring permanent farmers market facilities, educational programs, community garden beds, indigenous bush tucker cultivation, and sustainable agriculture demonstrations. The project includes a traditional gathering circle, healing spaces, and comprehensive environmental rehabilitation programs.
Mudgeeraba Aquatic Centre Upgrade
Redevelopment of the Mudgeeraba Aquatic Centre including demolition and replacement of the outdoor pool with a new accessible and energy-efficient 8-lane 25 metre heated pool, upgrades to pool plant and amenities, improvements to Rotary Park, landscaping and new community recreation facilities. The centre closed in July 2026 for construction with reopening expected in mid-2027.
Wildlife Park Estate
Wildlife Park Estate is a boutique residential development offering 11 exclusive land blocks in Bonogin Valley, located in the Gold Coast Hinterland. The estate features land sizes ranging from 1 to 3 acres with large 1200 sqm building envelopes, designed for eco-style homes surrounded by nature reserves and abundant wildlife. The development emphasizes privacy, breathtaking hinterland views, native plant landscaping, and sustainable living. Located 10 minutes from Mudgeeraba and Robina CBD, 20 minutes to Gold Coast beaches, and 30 minutes to Gold Coast Airport, the estate offers a peaceful rural lifestyle while maintaining close proximity to schools, shopping centers, and amenities.
Merrimac Technology Park
Concept-level technology park or innovation hub record for the Merrimac floodplain area on the central Gold Coast. Current official searches did not identify a standalone development application, government project page, delivery commitment or named developer for a Merrimac Technology Park. The record is best treated as a proposed investment or economic development concept aligned with Gold Coast business attraction and innovation planning, rather than an active approved project.
Robina Private Hospital Expansion (Stage 2)
A $190 million stage two expansion of Robina Private Hospital on the Gold Coast, designed by HSPC Health Architects for owner Australian Unity and operator Aurora Healthcare Australia. Gold Coast City Council granted full development approval in early 2025 for a nine-storey building delivering 185 mental health, medical rehabilitation and acute surgical beds, seven surgical theatres, mental health group therapy rooms, additional rehabilitation gyms, a ground floor cafe, retail pharmacy, 700 square metres of medical imaging, over 30 doctors consulting suites, and three levels of basement parking.The building targets a 5 star Green Star rating and will occupy a 6,701 square metre site on the corner of Robina Parkway and Bayberry Lane, adjoining the existing 90 bed Robina Private Hospital. Construction was slated to commence in early 2026 and is expected to generate more than 200 building and construction jobs.
Pacific Motorway M1 Upgrade - Worongary/Merrimac to Mudgeeraba
Six lane upgrade of the Pacific Motorway (M1) between Worongary/Merrimac and Mudgeeraba, adding extra lanes, upgraded ramps and new or widened bridges to reduce congestion and improve safety on this busy Gold Coast section of the M1. Works were completed in 2014 as part of the broader Pacific Motorway M1 upgrade program jointly delivered by the Queensland and Australian Governments.
Village Yard Christian School
A low-fee, independent Christian school for Prep to Year 8 (eventually Year 12), expanding on the existing Village Yard Christian Early Learning centre at Mudgeeraba on the Gold Coast. The $50 million campus, designed by Burling Brown Architects, will pioneer Australia's first 'dual-shift' model, running two learning sessions each day from the same facilities to keep fees low while lifting teacher pay. The school has recently received official accreditation from the Queensland Non-State Schools Accreditation Board and is on track to open in 2027, subject to further approvals.Nearly 1,000 families representing 1,500 students have registered interest. The AI-influenced, technology-led curriculum blends experiential, farm-to-table and outdoor environmental learning underpinned by a biblical worldview, as an outreach of Hillcrest Christian College and Queensland Baptists.
11,366 residents of Mudgeeraba - Bonogin are employed, from a labour force of 11,682. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 71.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 17,322, about 83% 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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Mudgeeraba - Bonogin is characterized by a skilled resident workforce with solid representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of only 2.7%, and an estimated job growth of 3.5% over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 11,366, while the local unemployment rate was 1.2% lower than the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld. Workforce participation reached 71.9%, well above the 64.3% average for Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a moderate 17.3% of workers worked from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns. The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Construction shows a high concentration, with employment representation reaching 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.6% of local jobs, compared to 4.5% across Regional Qld. The area is predominantly residential, offering few local employment opportunities as shown by the comparison of Census workers to resident totals. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that for the 12 months ending March 2026, local employment expanded by 3.5% and the labour force grew by 3.3%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment. In comparison, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1%, labour force grow by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate increase by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide context for local demand trends. These five- and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future opportunities. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Using these industry trends, Mudgeeraba - Bonogin's employment is projected to grow by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, representing a simple weighted model based on industry mix without adjusting for local population shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mudgeeraba - Bonogin is $2,052 a week (about $107,000 a year), with median personal income at $790 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,967 a year against an average of $71,042. 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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Tax data from the ATO for the 2023 financial year shows that income levels in Mudgeeraba - Bonogin SA2 exceed the national average. The median taxpayer income in the area is $53,967 and the average is $71,042, compared to $53,146 and $66,593 in Regional Qld. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates as of March 2026 are approximately $60,098 for the median and $79,112 for the average. The 2021 Census placed weekly household income in the 68th percentile ($2,052 weekly) and individual income in the 47th percentile.
The largest income bracket contains 35.4% of households earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (7,357 residents), which is comparable to the 31.7% registered across the metropolitan region. Housing costs account for 17.2% of income, but strong earnings keep disposable income in the 67th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 7th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mudgeeraba - Bonogin had 6,306 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 1% apartments. 53% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,100 a month, a total housing cost higher than 82% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.6%. 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 Mudgeeraba - Bonogin consisted of 82.8% detached houses and 17.2% other housing styles like semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in the area lagged behind Regional Qld at 27.7%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (52.5%) or rented (19.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,100 was higher than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, and the median weekly rent of $500 exceeded the regional benchmark of $345.
Locally, mortgage costs are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mudgeeraba - Bonogin counted 6,306 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,704 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 87% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 14% 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 households make up 83.0% of the community, comprising couples with children at 43.9%, couples without children at 24.9%, and single parent families at 13.5%. Non-family households account for 17.0%, with single person households representing 14.1% and group households at 2.8%. The average household size is 3.0 people, exceeding the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.3% of adults in Mudgeeraba - Bonogin hold a university qualification, including 17.3% with a bachelor degree and 5.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 78% of areas nationally. A further 26.8% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 3,957 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,062 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 Mudgeeraba - Bonogin are below regional averages, with 25.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally. This indicates room for further educational growth and skills training. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 17.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational education is prominent, with 39.9% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 13.1% and certificates at 26.8%. Student numbers are high, with 32.8% of the population enrolled in an educational program.
This includes 12.0% of residents attending primary school, 10.4% in high school, and 4.4% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mudgeeraba - Bonogin reaches 33 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 330 services a week. The typical home sits about 1,660 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.9 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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The local transit network consists of 33 active stops serviced by bus routes. These stops connect to 3 distinct routes that deliver 329 passenger trips each week. Transit access is limited, with residents living an average of 1658 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and 94% of commuting residents drive to work. Households own an average of 1.9 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. About 17.3% of workers worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic policies. Bus services run at an average frequency of 47 trips per day across the network, which averages out to 9 weekly departures per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.2% of residents in Mudgeeraba - Bonogin report no long-term health condition. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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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Mudgeeraba - Bonogin shows favorable health profiles based on mortality and chronic illness data, with low rates of common illnesses across youth and older cohorts, alongside a high private health insurance rate of roughly 54% of the population, representing about 11,244 people. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common medical diagnoses, affecting 7.6% and 7.2% of residents respectively. However, 72.2% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Working-age residents exhibit good health profiles with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 14.7% of the population (3,051 people), which is lower than the 20.4% share in Regional Qld.
Seniors in the area display above-average health profiles, matching the broader community trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.7% of Mudgeeraba - Bonogin residents were born overseas and 8.9% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.2%) and Australian (25.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Mudgeeraba - Bonogin is higher than average, with 8.9% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 26.7% born outside Australia. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 50.8% of the population. The most prominent relative difference is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the local population compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Looking at parent countries of birth, the three most common ancestries in Mudgeeraba - Bonogin are English at 32.2%, Australian at 25.1%, and Scottish at 7.9%. Other groups display notable representation, with New Zealanders making up 1.5% of the population compared to 0.9% regionally, South Australians at 1.2% compared to 0.5%, and Maori at 1.0% compared to 0.8%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mudgeeraba - Bonogin is 39. 22.4% 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 of 39 in Mudgeeraba - Bonogin is slightly below the Regional Qld average of 41, and close to the national average of 38. Children aged 5 to 14 represent a notable cohort at 16.1%, while young adults aged 25 to 34 are less represented at 9.4% compared to Regional Qld. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age group grew from 12.0% to 13.0%, while the 55 to 64 group declined from 11.8% to 11.0%. Projections to 2041 indicate shifts in the local demographic structure, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to grow by 761 people (39%) from 1,955 to 2,717, while the 15 to 24 age bracket is projected to decline by 5 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mudgeeraba - Bonogin
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 8 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 — 73 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (19,552 at the 2021 Census → 20,785 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 (309051244). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.