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Newstead - Bowen Hills has an estimated 21,708 residents, up from 18,016 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,692 people, or 20.5%. Growth has averaged 4.0% a year over five years, faster than 90% of areas nationally. 984 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 53.1% of that increase. That puts 7,094 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research from AreaSearch, the resident count for Newstead - Bowen Hills stands at approximately 21,708 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 3,692 people (20.5%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 18,016 people. Such growth is deduced using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 21,474 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 984 validated new addresses added post-Census. With 7,094 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks in the upper 10% of all territories evaluated by AreaSearch for density, highlighting substantial competition for local real estate.
The community's 20.5% pace of expansion since the 2021 census outstripped both state and national (9.5%) benchmarks, establishing it as an area leader in expansion. Inflow from overseas migration served as the primary catalyst, generating roughly 53.1% of recent population additions, with natural increase and interstate migration also delivering positive contributions. Projections for each SA2 district utilize ABS/Geoscience Australia models published in 2024 (anchored to 2022). For post-2032 timeframes and any unmapped SA2 regions, models released by the Queensland State Government in 2023 (using 2021 inputs) are incorporated. Because these state forecasts lack age-bracket breakdowns, AreaSearch applies cohort weightings aligned with the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 benchmarks). These demographic trajectories indicate significant expansion placed within the top quartile nationwide, anticipating an influx of 7,363 persons through to 2041 relative to latest annual ERP population figures, culminating in an overall 16-year increase of 32.8%.
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1,909 new dwellings have been approved in Newstead - Bowen Hills over the past five years, an average of 381 a year. That places the area in the 93rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 18 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 382 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 1% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Over the preceding 5 financial years, residential building approvals across Newstead - Bowen Hills have averaged roughly 381 annually, reaching a combined total of 1,909 homes. A ratio of 2 people moving in per approved dwelling during this 5 financial year timeframe (spanning FY-22 to FY-26) suggests an equilibrium between supply and local demand, maintaining steady conditions. The mean construction cost for these new dwellings is $548,000, which sits slightly higher than regional figures and points toward higher-specification projects. Furthermore, $242.6 million worth of commercial building consents have been documented during this financial year, underscoring substantial non-residential investment.
On an individual resident basis, dwelling approval activity in Newstead - Bowen Hills exceeds Greater Brisbane by 135.0%, providing expanded options for buyers despite a deceleration in construction in recent times. This metric significantly outpaces nationwide figures, underscoring strong confidence from developers. The distribution of recent residential construction consists of 1.0% detached dwellings alongside 99.0% townhouses or apartments. High-density dwelling formats create accessible price points while drawing downsizers, first-time purchasers, and investors. Tracking at roughly 397 people per approval, the local property landscape exhibits characteristics of an established market. Demographic projections suggest an additional 7,129 residents will settle in Newstead - Bowen Hills through to 2041, based on the most current quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. While the pace of residential development is tracking in line with anticipated population gains, incoming buyers could face heightened competition over time.
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AreaSearch tracks 41 current infrastructure and development projects inside Newstead - Bowen Hills, worth an estimated $32.5 billion. A further 159 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $377.9 billion. 61 are already under construction and 93 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Capital investments and urban planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping local performance, with AreaSearch cataloguing 114 projects likely to influence the precinct. Major undertakings include the Aire Newstead development, Teneriffe Banks, the Bowen Bridge Road Upgrade, and the Waterfront Newstead - Mirvac Masterplan, alongside several other high-priority works.
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Teneriffe Banks
Teneriffe Banks is a $1.5 billion riverfront mixed-use precinct by Kokoda Property on a 17,612 sqm former industrial site in Teneriffe. The precinct is planned to include 212 luxury residences across four architecturally distinct residential buildings, Brisbane's first Kimpton Hotel, extensive retail, hospitality and wellness amenities, boutique laneways, more than 10,000 sqm of landscaped grounds and gardens, and a revitalised riverfront. Versatile Construction has been appointed as builder, with construction scheduled to commence in December 2025 and staged delivery from 2028.
Bowen Hills Medical Precinct
Development of a major multi-storey commercial and medical precinct strategically located adjacent to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital corridor. The facility incorporates specialist medical suites, day surgeries, healthcare services, and ancillary retail spaces. The project is delivered to accommodate high demand for integrated clinical care and healthcare innovation in Bowen Hills.
Brisbane Showgrounds Regeneration Project
A major 22-hectare urban renewal partnership between RNA and Lendlease at the Brisbane Showgrounds delivering commercial, retail, residential, and convention spaces. The precinct serves as a key Brisbane 2032 legacy venue, featuring early works for the Brisbane Athlete Village, heritage grandstand upgrades, and new housing developments.
Bowen Hills Community Hub
Integration of community services including meeting spaces, library facilities, and childcare within the Bowen Hills Priority Development Area. The project involves major fit-out works and infrastructure upgrades at the O'Connell Terrace site to support the district's rapid urban renewal and population growth.
Brisbane Athletes Village - RNA Showgrounds
The primary Olympic and Paralympic Athletes Village for Brisbane 2032, located at the historic RNA Showgrounds in Bowen Hills. The project will accommodate over 10,000 athletes and officials during the Olympic Games and over 5,000 during the Paralympic Games. Early works commenced following the 2025 Ekka, including restoration of the heritage-listed John MacDonald and Ernest Baynes grandstands and commencement of design works for the 20,000-seat Main Arena upgrade. Arup has been appointed to lead the integrated Victoria Park Precinct masterplan, with Lendlease and RNA leading site planning for the Showgrounds component.Unite32 (Laing O'Rourke and AECOM) has been appointed as GIICA delivery partner. Post-Games, the village will be converted into a residential legacy precinct with thousands of permanent dwellings, including social and affordable housing. The site benefits from direct integration with the Cross River Rail Exhibition Station.
Exhibition Precinct Redevelopment
The Exhibition Precinct is a major mixed-use urban renewal area in Bowen Hills, anchored by the upgraded Exhibition railway station being delivered as part of the Cross River Rail project. Sitting within the wider 108 hectare Bowen Hills Priority Development Area, the precinct will leverage new year-round rail services to support residential and commercial growth between the RNA Showgrounds, King Street dining precinct, Herston Quarter and the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. The Bowen Hills PDA development scheme provides for long-term growth of around 23,000 new homes and approximately one million square metres of commercial, retail and industrial floor space across the broader area.The upgraded Exhibition station is under construction, featuring a 165 metre island platform and new pedestrian links to Bowen Bridge Road, with daily services expected to support nearly 10,000 passenger movements per weekday by 2036. Responsibility for development scheme preparation and assessment within the Cross River Rail PDAs transferred from the Cross River Rail Delivery Authority to Economic Development Queensland in November 2022.
Bowen Bridge Road Upgrade
Road infrastructure upgrade on Bowen Bridge Road, Bowen Hills, to support increased traffic generated by the Cross River Rail project and surrounding urban developments. Works include intersection improvements, new pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, enhanced public transport integration, and improved connectivity between Bowen Hills, Fortitude Valley, and the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital precinct. The project is being delivered in coordination with Cross River Rail's Exhibition station and Northern Tunnel Portal works, with construction activity in the Bowen Bridge Road corridor continuing through 2025.
Aire Newstead
Aire Newstead is an 11 level boutique apartment building by HG Developments delivering 40 large luxury 2 and 3 bedroom residences with multipurpose rooms, expansive balconies and premium finishes in the riverside suburb of Newstead. Designed by bureau^proberts and built by 5Point, the project is currently under construction with completion targeted for mid 2027, offering high end owner occupier style living within walking distance of James Street, Gasworks Plaza and Newstead Park.
16,750 residents of Newstead - Bowen Hills are employed, from a labour force of 17,213. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 84.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 28,012, about 129% of 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 local labour pool in Newstead - Bowen Hills is characterized by high educational attainment and substantial representation in professional services, alongside an unemployment rate of merely 2.7% and annual employment growth estimated at 1.8%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 16,750, with local unemployment sitting 1.6% lower than the Greater Brisbane level of 4.3%. Meanwhile, workforce participation reaches 84.4%, substantially exceeding the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 70.1%. Census records showed 28.5% of workers operating from home, an outcome potentially influenced by period Covid-19 health restrictions. The primary employment fields for local residents comprise professional & technical, health care & social assistance, alongside accommodation & food.
Specialisation in professional & technical roles is pronounced, registering an employment share 2.2 times greater than the broader region. By comparison, construction accounts for a smaller footprint at 4.9%, compared with 9.0% across the region. With 1.4 workers per local resident at the Census, the precinct acts as a major employment node, providing more job positions than it has working residents and pulling commuter inflow from surrounding suburbs. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that between the start of the period and March 2026, employment grew by 1.8% compared to a 2.3% expansion in the labour force, which led to an increase in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points. Meanwhile, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.2% and the labour force grow by 3.4%, accompanied by a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia’s national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context for anticipated future demand in the Newstead - Bowen Hills area. These forecasts span five and ten year horizons and have been overlaid with local employment data to project growth trajectories. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary considerably across different industry sectors. When these sectoral projections are applied to the employment composition of Newstead - Bowen Hills, the area is expected to experience employment growth of 7.4% over five years and 14.9% over ten years. It is important to note that this calculation uses a straightforward weighting method for demonstration only and does not incorporate local population projections.
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Median household income in Newstead - Bowen Hills is $2,160 a week (about $112,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,405 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,505 a year against an average of $96,223. The average runs 45% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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Aggregated postcode data from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicates that taxpayers in the Newstead - Bowen Hills SA2 recorded a median earnings level of $66,505 and a mean of $96,223. These figures are elevated nationally and compare favourably to Greater Brisbane benchmarks of $58,236 (median) and $72,799 (average). Accounting for an 11.36% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $74,060 for median and $107,154 for average earnings as of March 2026. Individual weekly compensation ranks at the 96th percentile across the country ($1,405 weekly) per Census metrics.
The predominant income bracket contains 37.6% of residents (8,162 residents) generating $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, paralleling the wider region where 33.3% fall within this band. Those taking home over $3,000 weekly make up 32.1%, showing solid spending power. Housing costs absorb 18.4% of resident earnings, yet disposable income remains at the 72nd percentile, placing the district in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Newstead - Bowen Hills had 9,445 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 4% detached houses and 95% apartments. 18% are owned with a mortgage, 70% rented and 12% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 91% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to Census findings, residential property composition in Newstead - Bowen Hills comprised 3.8% houses versus 96.2% other dwellings (including townhouses, units, and alternative formats), contrasting with Brisbane metro where houses made up 73.5% and other dwellings 26.5%. Rates of outright home ownership trailed the broader metropolitan area at 12.1%, with mortgaged properties representing 17.7% and tenant-occupied rentals accounting for 70.3%. The monthly median mortgage payment stood at $2,000, higher than the $1,863 Brisbane metro standard, while weekly median rents reached $450 against $380 regionally. Nationwide comparisons show local mortgage commitments surpassing the Australian median of $1,863, with rental costs notably outpacing the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Newstead - Bowen Hills counted 9,445 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 11,381 today, averaging 1.7 people each. 8% are couples with children, fewer than in 98% of areas nationally, against 33% couples without children. 44% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 45.7% of all local households, divided between couples without children (32.6%), couples with children (8.0%), and single parent families (3.9%). Non-family living arrangements represent 54.3% of the total, consisting of lone person households (43.5%) alongside group households (10.7%). The median household size stands at 1.7 people, which is notably lower than the 2.6 person average recorded for Greater Brisbane.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
56.1% of adults in Newstead - Bowen Hills hold a university qualification, including 38.7% with a bachelor degree and 12.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 13.0% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary credentials among Newstead - Bowen Hills residents aged 15+ significantly exceed broader benchmarks, with 56.1% possessing higher education degrees compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% nationally. This strong educational profile positions the workforce effectively for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest qualification category at 38.7%, alongside postgraduate degrees (12.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%). In vocational training, 24.0% of individuals aged 15+ hold qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (13.0%). Active participation in study is pronounced throughout the area, with 25.0% of residents undertaking formal coursework.
Within this group, 13.5% attend tertiary institutions, 2.6% are in primary schooling, and 2.1% are enrolled in secondary education.
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73.9% of residents in Newstead - Bowen Hills report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 80% of areas nationally. 2.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 68.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments by AreaSearch indicate strong outcomes in Newstead - Bowen Hills, marked by reduced mortality and an unusually low prevalence of common chronic illnesses across all age cohorts. Approximately 69% of the population (14,913 people) holds private health insurance, a level considerably higher than both the Greater Brisbane mark of 55.8% and the national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, affecting 7.3% and 10.8% of the community, respectively. A total of 73.9% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, surpassing the 69.2% rate seen across Greater Brisbane.
The working-age cohort demonstrates strong health indicators, while residents aged 65 and over constitute 11.1% of the population (2,416 people), lower than the 15.0% proportion across Greater Brisbane. Senior residents also exhibit robust health metrics that align closely with broader national averages.
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34.6% of Newstead - Bowen Hills residents were born overseas and 19.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.6%) and Australian (17.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Newstead - Bowen Hills is higher than in most surrounding areas, with 34.6% of residents born abroad and 19.4% speaking a non-English language in their homes. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 37.4% of the population. The most prominent relative overrepresentation occurs within Judaism, which encompasses 0.3% of local residents compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. Looking at parental background, the three leading ancestries in Newstead - Bowen Hills are English at 26.6%, Australian at 17.7% (trailing the 23.2% regional figure), and Other at 11.0%.
Notable variations also appear among other ancestries: French background comprises 1.0% locally (compared to 0.5% regionally), Spanish represents 0.9% (versus 0.4%), and Welsh accounts for 0.8% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Newstead - Bowen Hills is 34, younger than 88% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 45.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Newstead - Bowen Hills leans heavily toward younger, pre-family cohorts. August 2026 estimates show that 54.4% of residents are aged between 25 - 44, compared to 30.6% across Greater Brisbane, while younger residents aged 0 - 24 account for 15.4%, well below the regional proportion of 31.8%. The estimated median age is 34 as at August 2026, slightly up from 33 at the 2021 Census and below the Greater Brisbane Census benchmark of 36. Since the Census, the most notable shift occurred in the 0 - 24 cohort, falling from 18.5% to an estimated 15.4%.
Looking ahead to 2041, the 45 - 64 age category is projected to absorb the largest absolute increase, gaining 2,368 residents (57%) to total 6,508, while the 65+ cohort is anticipated to expand at the fastest relative pace, surging 97% to reach 4,750 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Newstead - Bowen Hills
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 41 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 984 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (18,016 at the 2021 Census → 21,708 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (305031128). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.