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Noosa Heads has an estimated 5,371 residents, up from 5,120 at the 2021 Census — a change of 251 people, or 4.9%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. 114 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 413 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 Noosa Heads is estimated to be 5,371 in May 2026. This represents an expansion of 251 people (4.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 5,120 people. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 5,321 combined with 114 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 412 persons per square kilometer, which indicates low density and capacity for potential future expansion. The post-census growth of 4.9% in Noosa Heads is within 1.2 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (6.1%), showing competitive expansion.
Overseas migration was the primary contributor to these population increases, serving as the main source of growth in recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this coverage, or for projections extending past 2032, figures from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (utilizing 2021 data) are substituted. Because these state-level figures do not include age breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates cohort growth proportionally based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 baseline data). Looking forward, population growth is projected to run slightly below the median for regional parts of Australia, with an estimated addition of 571 persons by 2041 relative to the latest annual ERP statistics, representing a 9.7% rise over the 16 years.
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190 new dwellings have been approved in Noosa Heads over the past five years, an average of 38 a year. That is 7.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 22 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 45% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 8, well below 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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Dwelling approvals in Noosa Heads have run at an annual average of about 38, with 190 residential properties approved during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 8 approvals recorded during FY-26 so far. With an average population increase of 1 new residents per year for each built dwelling over the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, demand and supply appear closely aligned, supporting stable conditions. The average expected construction cost for these new homes is $756,000, indicating a focus by builders on high-end residential developments. Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $16.2 million during the current financial year, pointing to a moderate level of non-residential building activity.
Construction activity in Noosa Heads is moderately elevated compared to the Rest of Qld, running 46.0% above the regional per-person average over the 5 year period, which helps offer options to buyers while sustaining local values, even though overall building rates have slowed recently. The new supply is composed of 45.0% separate houses and 55.0% medium and high-density options. This shift toward higher-density options offers more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This marks a clear departure from the current housing mix, which consists of 72.0% houses, showing that vacant building land is becoming scarcer and reflecting changing housing preferences and a demand for varied housing types. Recording approximately 242 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays low density characteristics. According to demographic forecasts, Noosa Heads is set to add 519 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Looking at current construction trends, new dwelling additions are expected to comfortably satisfy this demand, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially supporting growth above current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Noosa Heads, worth an estimated $480 million. A further 100 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $7.47 billion. 23 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and planning schemes have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects that are expected to influence the area. Notable examples include the Noosa Business Centre Village Precinct, Bottlebrush Noosa Heads, the Noosa Junction Station - State Facilitated Mixed-Use Development, and JURA Noosa, with details of the most significant projects listed below.
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Noosa Business Centre Village Precinct
Expansion of the Noosa Civic shopping centre and a new Village Mixed Use precinct anchored by Reading Cinemas. Features an expanded green spine with lawn space, build-to-rent apartments, professional suites, and a gateway office building.
Bottlebrush Noosa Heads
Development of 3 bespoke terrace homes in Noosa Junction offering luxury coastal living with private pools, private lifts, and rooftop terraces. Each terrace features 3 bedrooms (or 2 bedrooms plus media room), 2-3 bathrooms, flowing open-plan layouts, ducted air conditioning, and high-end finishes. Located near Noosa National Park, within walking distance to Noosa Main Beach and Hastings Street shopping and dining precinct. Concrete and block construction designed for lasting quality.
Noosa Junction Station - State Facilitated Mixed-Use Development
State Facilitated Development application for a mixed-use build-to-rent precinct comprising 195 apartments, ground-floor commercial and retail uses, rooftop communal facilities and basement parking. The proposal includes a minimum 15% affordable housing component, with a higher proportion possible through government funding. As of mid-2026 the application remains under assessment by the Queensland Government State Facilitated Development process.
JURA Noosa
Capital Prudential's $43 million boutique residential development comprising 38 meticulously crafted two and three-bedroom apartments and townhomes. Located in the heart of Noosaville, designed by Blackwood Architecture and constructed by QLD Built. Features open-plan living spaces connecting to private balconies or courtyard terraces, resort-style pool, tropical landscaped BBQ areas, European appliances, and competitive body corporate fees. Marketing by Milestone Property Group. Construction underway with expected completion early 2026. The development spans multiple addresses including 79-83 Eumundi Noosa Road and 26 Headland Drive.
Tea Tree Residences
Tea Tree Residences represents the pinnacle of Noosa luxury with a rare signature of coastal form and function. The development is a collaboration between Chris Clout Design and MBC Prestige, featuring 6 villas at 24 Katharina Street and 2 penthouses at 10 Natasha Avenue. Each residence is individually designed to maximize natural light, flow, space and connection to the elevated hillside position above Main Beach and Noosa Sound. The two-bedroom villas feature open terraces on both levels, private swimming pools, garages and personal gardens.The three-bedroom penthouses include private lifts, powder rooms, family rooms and northern aspect pools. Resort-style luxury living with expansive kitchens built for entertaining.
Sunrise Beach Village
Sunrise Beach Village is a boutique retirement community featuring 122 high-quality independent living homes, a mix of two and three-bedroom villas and apartments, co-located with the BlueCare Sunrise Beach Aged Care facility. Amenities include a community clubhouse, heated swimming pool, private theatre, e-bike hire, and fitness centre. Stages one and two are now complete and welcoming residents. Stage three (apartment buildings) is ongoing, with overall project completion expected late 2027. Developed and operated by Keyton on behalf of BlueCare (UnitingCare Queensland).
Wyandra Street Residences
Luxury residential development inspired by Corsican coastal elegance, offering contemporary apartment living in central Noosa Heads location near Hastings Street.
Calile Hotel Noosa
A luxury hotel and villas in Noosa Heads on a 2.4ha site with pools, tennis court, wellness facilities, cinema, and function spaces. Focus on sustainability with carbon-neutral goal and vermicomposting.
2,494 residents of Noosa Heads are employed, from a labour force of 2,554. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 54.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,474, about 121% 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 workforce of Noosa Heads is highly educated, featuring a strong presence of professional service workers and a low unemployment rate of 2.3%. In March 2026, there were 2,494 employed locals, with an unemployment rate 1.6% lower than the 3.9% recorded in Regional Qld, while the participation rate is notably lower at 54.2% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a high proportion of employed residents (31.0%) worked from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions. The local workforce is heavily represented in accommodation & food, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical sectors.
Accommodation & food is particularly dominant, showing a concentration 2.1 times the regional average. In contrast, the agriculture, forestry & fishing industry is small, accounting for only 0.9% of local jobs compared to the regional benchmark of 4.5%. A ratio of 0.9 workers per resident at the time of the Census indicates a healthy local labor market. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the local workforce shrank by 2.3% and total employment fell by 2.9%, leading to a 0.6 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This contrasted with Regional Qld, which saw employment rise by 0.1%, the workforce grow by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate edge up by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide a broader view of potential demand trends in Noosa Heads. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local industry mix to model potential local growth. Nationally, employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary. Applying these trends to the local industry distribution suggests local jobs could grow by 6.9% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, representing a basic weighting extrapolation rather than a localized population forecast.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Noosa Heads is $1,843 a week (about $96,000 a year), with median personal income at $909 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,856 a year against an average of $111,551. The average runs 124% 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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Taxpayer statistics from the ATO for the financial year 2023 indicate that the median income in the Noosa Heads SA2 is $49,856, with an average of $111,551. These figures are exceptionally high on a national scale, comparing to a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593 across Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the financial year 2023, current figures are estimated at roughly $55,520 for the median and $124,223 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that personal, family, and household incomes in Noosa Heads place the area around the 61st percentile nationally.
The largest income bracket comprises 26.6% of residents (1,428 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the metropolitan pattern where 31.7% of the population falls into this bracket. Once housing costs are met, residents retain 85.9% of their income for other living costs, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 8th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Noosa Heads had 1,994 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 72% detached houses and 19% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 51% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 29.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.1%. 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 most recent Census, the distribution of dwellings in Noosa Heads was 72.3% houses and 27.7% other housing formats (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options across Regional Qld. Home ownership rates were high at 50.6%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (24.5%) or rented (24.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,167, well above the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $550, compared to the regional figure of $345. On a national level, monthly mortgage payments in Noosa Heads are considerably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are much higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Noosa Heads counted 1,994 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 87% of areas nationally, against 41% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 70.4%, consisting of couples with children at 20.1%, couples without children at 41.2%, and single-parent homes at 8.6%. Non-family households account for 29.6% of the total, with single-person households at 24.6% and group households at 5.0%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is slightly below the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
36.6% of adults in Noosa Heads hold a university qualification, including 26.0% with a bachelor degree and 7.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 18.4% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The level of education in Noosa Heads is high, with 36.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 20.6% in the Rest of Qld and 24.9% across the SA4 region. This high concentration of tertiary qualifications positions the community well for professional services and knowledge-based work. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 26.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees (7.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational and technical training is also common, with 33.4% of the population aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (15.0%) and certificates (18.4%).
A total of 22.4% of local residents are enrolled in formal study. Within this group, 8.4% attend primary school, 7.3% are in secondary school, and 2.6% are enrolled in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Noosa Heads reaches 21 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 940 services a week. The typical home sits about 340 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analysis shows 21 active transit stops in Noosa Heads, serviced by bus routes. These stops accommodate 9 routes, supporting 939 passenger trips per week. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 339 meters from their nearest stop. The area is primarily residential, and most workers travel outside the suburb for employment, with cars remaining the main transport method at 83% and walking accounting for 9%. Car ownership stands at 1.3 vehicles per household, which is lower than the regional average. A high share of residents (31.0%) worked from home at the 2021 Census, potentially reflecting pandemic conditions.
Across all routes, service frequency averages 134 trips per day, which translates to roughly 44 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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68.8% of residents in Noosa Heads report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 91% of areas nationally. 6.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 76.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.0 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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Health indicators for Noosa Heads are highly positive, showing a low prevalence of chronic conditions and mortality rates across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, with approximately 76% of the population (4,087 people) covered, compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues recorded among residents are arthritis (9.5%) and mental health conditions (5.8%). Meanwhile, 68.8% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. The working-age population is healthy, showing low rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 32.4% of the population (1,738 people), which is higher than the Regional Qld share of 20.4%. Seniors in the area display strong health outcomes, with national comparisons aligning closely with those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.3% of Noosa Heads residents were born overseas and 8.8% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.4%) and Australian (19.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Noosa Heads is higher than average, with 8.8% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 30.3% of residents born abroad. Christianity is the main religious affiliation, representing 46.4% of the population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.6% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Looking at parent country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Noosa Heads are English (33.4%), Australian (19.2%, which is lower than the regional level of 26.5%), and Scottish (11.2%). Other backgrounds show notable variations from regional averages, including French at 1.6% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Irish at 10.9% (compared to 8.2%), and South Australian at 1.0% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Noosa Heads is 53, older than 96% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 18.4% 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 in Noosa Heads is 53 years, which is older than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national average of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, there is a high concentration of residents in the 75 - 84 age bracket (12.7%), which is also well above the national share of 6.1%, while the 25 - 34 bracket is smaller (9.0%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 9.7% to 12.7% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group has risen from 7.2% to 9.4%.
Over the same period, the 65 to 74 group fell from 19.4% to 16.4%, and the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 13.6% to 12.2%. By 2041, the age structure is projected to change significantly, with the 85+ cohort growing by 78% (136 people) to reach 312, up from 175. This aging trend is highlighted by the fact that residents aged 65+ are expected to account for 54% of total population growth. Conversely, the 55 to 64 and 5 to 14 age groups are projected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Noosa Heads
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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 10 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 Jun 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 — 114 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,120 at the 2021 Census → 5,371 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 (316051434). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.