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Murarrie has an estimated 5,209 residents, up from 4,775 at the 2021 Census — a change of 434 people, or 9.1%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 59.7% of that increase. That puts 617 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 by AreaSearch, the population of Murarrie is approximately 5,209 as of May 2026. Since the 2021 Census, which recorded 4,775 people, there has been a growth of 434 people (9.1%). This shifting figure is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 5,204 as of June 2025 plus 32 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date. With this size of population, the density stands at 617 persons per square kilometer, indicating plenty of room per individual and space for future development. The 9.1% expansion rate of Murarrie since the 2021 census outstripped both the SA3 area (7.1%) and the SA4 region, highlighting the suburb as a local growth frontrunner.
The main driver for this population increase was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 59.7% of total population gains in recent times. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 district, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For SA2 regions lacking this information, or for any periods after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 figures are substituted. Because age-specific breakdowns are absent from these state projections, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings modeled on the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for individual age groups. Looking at upcoming population trajectories, substantial growth placing the district in the highest national quartile is predicted, with expectations that the population will rise by 1,200 persons to 2041 relative to the newest annual ERP statistics, representing a total increase of 22.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
133 new dwellings have been approved in Murarrie over the past five years, an average of 26 a year. That places the area in the 79th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 24 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 17% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 28, 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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The annual average of new residential approvals in Murarrie is roughly 26, counting 133 home approvals during the previous 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) alongside 26 recorded during FY-26 so far. Because an average of 3.2 new residents arrived annually for each built home over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), requirements outpace construction volumes, leading to price escalation and heightened competition among buyers, with new builds carrying an average construction cost of $378,000. Furthermore, this financial year has seen $20.8 million in commercial development approvals registered, showing a moderate level of business construction.
In comparison to Greater Brisbane, Murarrie shows a slightly higher pace of building activity (21.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), keeping options open for buyers while reinforcing current property valuations. Recent building starts are comprised of 17.0% detached dwellings and 83.0% attached dwellings. The preference for denser housing structures provides cheaper purchase routes, appealing to buyers looking to downsize, investors, and first-time home buyers. This pattern is a major shift from the present residential distribution (currently 73.0% houses), which highlights a scarcity of building lots while satisfying evolving lifestyle choices and budget constraints. With approximately 142 people per dwelling approval, Murarrie exhibits the traits of an expanding locality. Demographic projections suggest that Murarrie will add 1,195 residents up to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Should building rates continue at their present level, the housing stock could fail to keep pace with population expansion, which may intensify competition among prospective purchasers and underpin higher property valuations.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Murarrie, worth an estimated $150 million. A further 91 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $13.3 billion. 24 are already under construction and 36 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 planning, infrastructure updates, and major developments can significantly shape an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has identified a total of 14 projects expected to influence the locality. Important initiatives include Park Hill Village Collection, East Village Cannon Hill, Rivergate Marina Expansion, and East Village Commercial Tower, with the list below highlighting the most significant ones.
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Park Hill Village Collection
Exclusive residential development featuring 125 dwellings across 3 stages. Stage 3 comprises 65 luxury apartments completing mid-2026, with stages 1-2 already delivering 60 townhouses. Features resort-style amenities including pool, gym, and BBQ areas. Designed by Kowalski Architecture.
Park Hill Village Collection
Stage 3 of the Park Hill Village project delivering 65 one to three bedroom apartments across two mid rise buildings with rooftop and landscaped communal areas. Stages 1 and 2 (60 three storey terrace homes) are completed. Construction of the apartment stage is underway with estimated completion mid 2026.
Rivermakers Precinct
A 30-hectare riverside mixed-use industrial and heritage business precinct. The masterplan includes The Depot (modern industrial/retail), The Hills (lifestyle destination), and the Heritage Quarter, which features the restored 1917 Commonwealth Acetate of Lime Factory. Recent works involve Stage 4 and 5 construction to further expand commercial and tech-related industry capacity.
Rivergate Marina Expansion
A $200-million expansion to make Rivergate marina superyacht ready for the 2032 Olympic Games, including new facilities and a shiplift. The project includes a state-of-the-art shiplift capable of lifting vessels up to 3,000 tonnes and 90 metres, new marina berths, and maintenance facilities. Expected to generate 2,000 new jobs and inject $1 billion into the economy.
East Village Cannon Hill
A $1 billion+ masterplanned urban village by Anthony John Group on a 5.75-hectare former CSIRO site in Cannon Hill. Designed by Bureau Proberts, the precinct integrates residential, commercial, and retail uses around an activated boulevard. Completed stages include The Courtyards (105 townhouses, 2014) and The Quarters (98 apartments, 2016). Vila, the latest residential release of 137 apartments across eight storeys with ground-level retail, launched sales in late 2025 with 70% sold by February 2026, targeting a 2028 completion.A nine-storey commercial office tower (Stage 1A, designed by Blight Rayner) is also proposed. The full masterplan includes boutique retail, dining, a cinema, hotel, and over 2,500 sqm of public parklands.
60-62 Ludwick Street Residential Development
Residential development opportunity on 1579m2 LMR zoned land with 28.7m frontage. Located close to major transport hubs, Southgate commercial precinct and Gateway Motorway access. Strong opportunity for townhouses or unit development.
Northshore Hamilton Social and Affordable Housing
Brisbane Housing Company (BHC) has been selected by Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) to deliver 201 social and affordable homes at Northshore Hamilton Priority Development Area. The 8,000m2 site at 11 Karakul Road forms part of a wider development to deliver approximately 1,300 additional homes in the precinct. The $160 million investment is expected to support over 460 jobs and aligns with the Queensland Government's Homes for Queenslanders Plan. Northshore Hamilton is Queensland's largest waterfront urban renewal project and a 5-star Green Star precinct.A development application was lodged in mid-2024 and the broader precinct Development Scheme was amended in November 2025 to fast-track housing delivery.
Retail, Community Use Centre and Place of Worship - Creek Road
Proposed mixed-use development by The Salvation Army involving a four-stage rollout at 1529 Creek Road. The project includes a shop, community care centre, and a place of worship. The design features a two-storey community building, 105 car parking spaces, and extensive landscaping, replacing the existing single-storey buildings on the site to better serve the Carina community.
3,593 residents of Murarrie are employed, from a labour force of 3,699. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 85.0%. 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 11,119, about 2.1 times the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The employee pool in Murarrie is highly educated, featuring robust employment in professional fields, an unemployment rate sitting at only 2.9%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.8% over the preceding year. There are 3,593 employed residents as of March 2026, with an unemployment level that remains 1.5% below the Greater Brisbane average of 4.3%, and labor force participation that is exceptionally high (85.0% compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.4%). Census data shows that a moderate 23.7% of local workers operated from home, though this may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary industries employing locals are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and construction. There is a notable local concentration in the professional & technical sector, where employment reaches 1.3 times the regional standard. Conversely, health care & social assistance is less prevalent, accounting for 13.9% of jobs compared to 16.1% across the region. Recording 3.0 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, the locality serves as a major employment center, supporting more local jobs than living residents and drawing in commuters from other neighborhoods. An assessment of SALM and ABS figures by AreaSearch indicates that in the 12 months to March 2026, the job count grew by 3.8% while the overall labor force expanded by 4.1%, resulting in a rise in the unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. This differs from Greater Brisbane, where jobs increased by 3.2%, the active workforce rose by 3.4%, and the jobless rate ticked up 0.1 percentage points. Additional perspective on future local requirements can be drawn from Jobs and Skills Australia's national forecasts from May-25. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce mix to model future expansion trends. Even though country-wide employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected growth rates vary widely by industry. When these sector projections are weighted against the job profile in Murarrie, the local workforce is projected to rise by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (note that this serves as a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration and excludes local demographic growth forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Murarrie is $2,404 a week (about $125,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,112 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $68,271 a year against an average of $84,237. 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 recent ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the Murarrie SA2 are positioned at a very high tier on a national scale. Taxpayers in the Murarrie SA2 have a median income of $68,271 and an average income of $84,237, which contrasts with Greater Brisbane averages of $58,236 and $72,799. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index expansion of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated figures would sit at around $76,027 (median) and $93,806 (average) as of March 2026. Results from the Census show that household, family, and individual incomes in Murarrie are situated high up in the 86th to 88th percentiles throughout the country.
The largest income bracket contains 35.5% of the local population (1,849 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the broader metropolitan area where 33.3% are in the same bracket. Top tier earners are prominent, with 37.0% bringing home more than $3,000 per week, pointing to strong purchasing capabilities in the neighborhood. While expensive residential costs take up 15.8% of earnings, the solid income levels keep disposable income in the 87th percentile, and the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Murarrie had 1,769 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 73% detached houses and 11% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 88% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Data from the latest Census reveals the local housing landscape is made up of 72.7% separate houses and 27.4% alternative dwellings (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other configurations), whereas the Brisbane metro average stands at 73.5% separate houses and 26.5% alternative dwellings. Home ownership rates in Murarrie are lower than the metropolitan benchmark, sitting at 20.6%, with the remaining residential properties occupied under a mortgage (43.7%) or rented (35.7%). Typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,167 are higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, and the typical weekly rent was recorded at $450 compared to the metropolitan average of $380.
On a national level, mortgage commitments in Murarrie are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are well above the country-wide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Murarrie counted 1,769 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,930 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The residential market is dominated by family households at 74.3%, which include couples raising children (33.0%), couples without children (28.0%), and single parent households (11.5%). Other living arrangements account for 25.7%, consisting of people living alone (19.4%) and group houses (6.0%). The area's median household size of 2.6 people is identical to the Greater Brisbane average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.1% of adults in Murarrie hold a university qualification, including 24.3% with a bachelor degree and 7.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.9% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 57 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 950 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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Levels of education in Murarrie are well above regional averages, with 35.1% of locals aged 15+ possessing university degrees, compared to 23.7% in the SA4 region and 25.7% in QLD. This academic profile benefits the suburb within knowledge-focused sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 24.3%, followed by postgraduate studies (7.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational training is also common, with 34.5% of the population aged 15+ holding practical trade credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.6%) and certificates (21.9%). Student numbers are quite high locally, with 29.3% of the population actively undertaking formal studies.
This segment contains 9.4% in primary schools, 7.4% in secondary schools, and 6.5% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Murarrie reaches 16 stops on 34 routes, timetabled for about 2,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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An analysis of transit options indicates that Murarrie contains 16 active transport stops consisting of train stations and bus stops. These locations are served by 34 distinct routes, delivering 2,779 passenger trips each week. Transport access is classified as good, since residents live an average of 257 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the area's residential character, the majority of people commute to other areas, with private cars being the primary mode at 80% and trains at 11%. Private car ownership averages 1.4 vehicles per household. Additionally, 23.7% of the workforce worked from home at the time of the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic measures.
Average daily frequency stands at 397 trips across all routes, which translates to about 173 weekly trips at each individual transit stop.
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72.2% of residents in Murarrie report no long-term health condition. 3.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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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Wellbeing statistics suggest favourable indicators for the population of Murarrie, with analysis from AreaSearch of mortality levels and illness rates tracking close to national averages. The occurrence of typical medical issues is generally low in the broader community, though higher than country-wide levels among elderly or vulnerable demographics. Additionally, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is high at roughly 62% of the population (3,208 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a country-wide average of 55.7%. The most frequent diagnoses among locals are mental health concerns and asthma, affecting 9.1% and 8.0% of the community.
Conversely, 72.2% reported having no chronic medical conditions, which is higher than the Greater Brisbane level of 69.2%. Medical outcomes for working-age locals are generally standard. The population aged 65 and over represents 9.4% of the total (490 people), which is lower than the Greater Brisbane proportion of 15.1%, although this cohort ranks lower nationally compared to the overall population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.1% of Murarrie residents were born overseas and 15.9% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.0%) and Australian (23.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Murarrie is higher than in most other local areas, with 15.9% of the population using a non-English language at home and 28.1% of residents born abroad. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 49.0% of the local population. However, the most distinct deviation from regional averages is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of residents, compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding ancestral background, the three most common heritages in Murarrie are English at 26.0% of the population, Australian at 23.0%, and Irish at 9.7%. There are also unique variations in the presence of other nationalities: New Zealand ancestry is elevated at 1.6% of Murarrie (against 1.0% in the region), Maori heritage is at 0.9% (against 1.1% regionally), and South Australian ancestry is at 0.7% (against 0.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Murarrie is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 30.8% 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 Murarrie is 35 years, which is close to the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and slightly below the Australian average of 38 years. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, Murarrie has a larger share of residents aged 35 - 44 (18.4%) but a smaller proportion aged 65 - 74 (5.4%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 cohort expanded from 12.1% to 13.6% of the population, and those in the 75 to 84 category rose from 2.2% to 3.4%. On the other hand, the 5 to 14 age group fell from 12.3% to 10.6%, and the 25 to 34 group decreased from 18.6% to 17.2%.
Population predictions for 2041 point to notable demographic shifts in Murarrie, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 43%, adding 330 residents to total 1,097, while the 0 to 4 group is projected to grow by just 6% (18 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Murarrie
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 | Oct 2025 10 months ago all 3 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 Oct 2025. | ||
| 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 — 32 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,775 at the 2021 Census → 5,209 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 (301031017). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.