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Noosa Hinterland has an estimated 26,347 residents, up from 24,207 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,140 people, or 8.8%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years. 186 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 60.1% of that increase. Density is about 32 people per 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch indicate that the population of Noosa Hinterland reached approximately 26,347 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 2,140 people (8.8%) compared to the 24,207 people counted in the 2021 Census. This updated figure is derived from the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 26,251, along with 186 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The local population density stands at 32 persons per square kilometer, ensuring a spacious residential setting. Over the previous ten years, the district has exhibited robust expansion, recording a 1.7% compound annual growth rate that exceeded the pace across the Rest of Qld.
Inward interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, accounting for roughly 60.1% of overall net additions in recent times, with natural growth and overseas arrivals also contributing positively. Projections published in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia using 2022 as a baseline are utilised by AreaSearch for SA2 boundaries. For locations outside this coverage or covering years beyond 2032, figures from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (utilising 2021 data) are adopted. Because state datasets omit demographic age breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates cohort distributions using proportional weights from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 data). Looking forward, local demographic expansion is anticipated to sit slightly below the national non-metropolitan median, with the community projected to add 2,840 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP metrics, equating to an overall rise of 10.4% across the 16 years.
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582 new dwellings have been approved in Noosa Hinterland over the past five years, an average of 116 a year. That places the area in the 85th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 116 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 85% 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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Residential building approvals across Noosa Hinterland have averaged approximately 116 dwellings annually, totaling 582 homes over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because the area welcomed an average of 3.6 people per year for every dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local housing creation is trailing population intake, creating upward pressure on prices through heightened buyer competition. New residences are being constructed with an average value of $546,000. In addition, commercial planning approvals have reached $25.6 million this financial year, pointing to steady non-residential activity.
Per-capita building activity in Noosa Hinterland closely tracks rates across the Rest of Qld, maintaining balanced conditions relative to the wider regional environment. Recent dwelling activity consists of 85.0% detached houses and 15.0% attached dwellings, preserving the region's traditional low-density landscape and catering to family buyers seeking open spaces. With approximately 244 people per approval, the district is navigating a transitional phase in its property market. According to the latest quarterly projections from AreaSearch, Noosa Hinterland is on track to add 2,744 residents by 2041. Ongoing construction levels appear well-positioned to satisfy upcoming dwelling requirements, generating favorable conditions for prospective purchasers and potentially enabling expansion that exceeds anticipated projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 18 current infrastructure and development projects inside Noosa Hinterland, worth an estimated $712 million. A further 115 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10.3 billion. 38 are already under construction and 56 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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Civic infrastructure, major developments, and strategic initiatives exert a substantial influence on local growth and community performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 65 key initiatives expected to impact the region, among which are the Lake Macdonald Dam Improvement Project, Noosa Wastewater Treatment Plant Works, Cooroy Woolworths Neighbourhood Shopping Centre, and Noosa Biosphere Trails Upgrade Program, with the following overview covering those of greatest significance.
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Lake Macdonald Dam Improvement Project
Seqwater is upgrading Noosa's Lake Macdonald (Six Mile Creek) Dam as part of its Dam Improvement Program. The project includes construction of a temporary upstream cofferdam, a new split-level concrete spillway with lower ogee crest and upper labyrinth weir, reconstruction of earth embankments, scour protection, and a new outlet tower. The storage capacity of 8,000 megalitres is retained. Phase 1 (cofferdam construction) was completed in April 2026, with Phase 2 demolition of the existing spillway and embankments now underway on a 24-hour continuous schedule.John Holland is the head contractor. The upgrade ensures the dam meets modern dam safety and extreme flood standards, providing long-term water security for the Sunshine Coast and Noosa regions. The project supports around 150 jobs and is expected to be complete by 2029.
Noosa Biosphere Trails Upgrade Program
Ongoing comprehensive upgrade program of the Noosa Biosphere Trail Network spanning 130 plus kilometers across eight interconnected trails in the Noosa hinterland. The program includes major works to the Woondum, Wahpunga, Cooroora, Yurol, Kurui, and Pinbarren trails, with improvements to drainage, resurfacing, trail realignments, selective widening, new wayfinding and interpretive signage, and construction of rock retaining walls and bridges.
Noosa Wastewater Treatment Plant Works
Essential renewal and maintenance works at the Noosa Wastewater Treatment Plant on Wallum Lane, Noosa Heads, to improve capacity during wet weather events and ensure long-term wastewater service reliability. Works include geotech and surveying, structural renewal to concrete slabs, pits and foundations, a new wet weather bypass, a new switch room, and installation of a new UV system. Stage one, the wet weather bypass, pipework and electrical conduits, is complete. Stage two (UV filter upgrade) and stage three (switchboard replacement) are underway, with all works expected to complete in early 2026.
Cooroy Woolworths Neighbourhood Shopping Centre
A $100 million mixed-use precinct on a 6.6-hectare site featuring a 5,434sqm full-line Woolworths supermarket, 12 specialty retail tenancies, and a 120-bed residential aged care facility (expandable to 160 beds). The design uses timber and tin materials to match the hinterland heritage of Cooroy. As of May 2026, the project remains in the Council decision phase following the conclusion of the public notification period in August 2025, which saw significant community debate regarding its location 1.2km outside the main business district.
Cooroy Sports Complex Master Plan 2020-2030 and Expansion
A 10-year master plan (2020-2030) guiding future development of the Cooroy Sports Complex, home to rugby league, gymnastics, soccer, cricket, pony club, and car club facilities. In September 2024, funding was secured through the SEQ Liveability Fund to deliver a 600 square meter extension providing an indoor all-weather multi-purpose training area and expanded gymnastics facility. The expansion will accommodate soccer, cricket, and rugby league, enabling the Cooroy Gymnastics Club to grow and supporting increased community participation in sport.
Cooroy Housing Project
Development of 25 small, high-quality affordable social housing units on a fully remediated former landfill site in Cooroy. Approved in February 2026, the project includes civil subdivision works, a 10-metre landscaped buffer zone, and over 2,500 sqm of communal open space.
62 Lake Macdonald Drive Social Housing Development
Development of 25 architect-designed social housing units on a remediated former landfill site at 62 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy. In partnership with Coast2Bay Housing Group, this project aims to address the housing crisis in the Noosa Shire. The site will include a 10-metre vegetated buffer and additional open space. Remediation works are scheduled for August-September 2025, followed by subdivision.
Noosa Trail Network Upgrade (Wahpunga and Woondum Trails)
As part of the Noosa Trail Network Master Plan, this project involves the upgrade and drainage improvements along more than 15 kilometres of the Wahpunga and Woondum Trails. The work includes trail realignment to enhance the experience for walkers, horse riders, and mountain bikers in the Noosa hinterland.
12,462 residents of Noosa Hinterland are employed, from a labour force of 12,934. Unemployment sits at 3.6%, with participation at 58.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 23,076, about 88% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Noosa Hinterland maintains a qualified labour pool characterized by strong representation in the building industry and a low jobless rate of 3.6%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 12,462, keeping the local unemployment figure 0.3% below the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld, while the participation rate of 58.1% sits noticeably underneath the 64.2% mark seen in Regional Qld. Census records indicate that 20.0% of local workers performed their duties from home, an outcome partially influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors among local workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
The building industry is heavily represented, employing residents at 1.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, public administration & safety comprises only 4.0% of local employment relative to 5.9% across the broader region. The ratio between local workers and total resident employees suggests that local employment opportunities remain limited within the area. An examination of ABS and SALM figures shows that during the 12 months to March 2026, the local workforce shrank by 2.3% and total employment fell by 2.9%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.6 percentage points. Over the equivalent timeframe in Regional Qld, employment edged up 0.1%, the workforce rose 0.3%, and unemployment lifted by 0.1 percentage points. National outlooks published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide further context regarding prospective job demand across Noosa Hinterland. These five- and ten-year models have been applied to local industry patterns to estimate future trends. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Applying these industry growth rates to the local workforce composition points to potential employment gains of 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (note that this extrapolation uses simple weighting for demonstration and excludes localized population models).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Noosa Hinterland is $1,496 a week (about $78,000 a year), with median personal income at $674 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,547 a year against an average of $62,090. 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of ATO postcode figures for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Noosa Hinterland SA2 recorded a median earnings level of $45,547 alongside an average of $62,090, trailing national figures as well as Regional Qld's median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $50,721 (median) and $69,143 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places local personal, family, and household earnings modestly within the 23rd to 35th percentiles.
The single largest earnings category accounts for 31.4% of residents receiving $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (8,272 residents), aligning with the 31.7% observed regionally. Residents retain 85.1% of their income for general living costs after covering housing expenses, with the area's SEIFA score placing it in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Noosa Hinterland had 8,662 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 3% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 13% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $415 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,800 a month. Rent absorbs 27.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential housing stock recorded at the most recent Census showed that 96.1% of properties in Noosa Hinterland were separate houses, with 4.0% consisting of other dwellings such as units, townhouses, and attached formats, compared to 76.4% separate houses and 23.6% other dwellings across Regional Qld. Outright ownership reached 46.2%, significantly higher than the regional average, while mortgaged properties accounted for 40.6% and rental homes comprised 13.1%. Median monthly housing loan repayments stood at $1,800, surpassing the Regional Qld figure of $1,655, while median weekly rent was $415 compared to $345 regionally.
Relative to national figures, local mortgage repayments fall below the Australian average of $1,863, whereas weekly rental costs sit markedly higher than the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Noosa Hinterland counted 8,662 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 9,428 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 36% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 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 living arrangements at 77.7% of all households, consisting of 36.4% couples without children, 31.0% couples with children, and 9.7% single parent arrangements. Non-family households represent the remaining 22.3%, split between single-person dwellings at 19.3% and shared group households at 3.1%. The area's median household size is 2.6 people, slightly higher than the Regional Qld figure of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.0% of adults in Noosa Hinterland hold a university qualification, including 16.2% with a bachelor degree and 4.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.7% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 2,977 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,037 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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Tertiary attainment levels in Noosa Hinterland sit below wider regional standards, with 23.0% of individuals aged 15+ holding a higher education qualification compared to 30.4% across Australia, indicating room for future workforce upskilling. Bachelor degree holders constitute the largest group at 16.2%, while postgraduate qualifications account for 4.0% and graduate diplomas represent 2.8%. Vocational qualifications are prominent, with 43.0% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, including advanced diplomas (13.3%) and certificates (29.7%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the community, with 26.8% of the population currently participating in education.
This proportion includes 9.8% attending primary school, 9.6% in high school, and 2.8% undertaking tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Noosa Hinterland means driving: households keep an average of 1.9 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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68.1% of residents in Noosa Hinterland report no long-term health condition. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 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 across Noosa Hinterland remain favorable based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness rates, with lower instances of common conditions observed across both younger and older demographics. Private health insurance participation stands at approximately 50% of the total population (~13,120 people), which is lower than the 52.5% recorded throughout Regional Qld and the national benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health concerns represent the most frequently reported diagnoses in the district, affecting 9.1 and 8.0% of the population, respectively, while 68.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, slightly above the 67.6% seen across Regional Qld.
General health across working-age residents remains typical. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 26.2% of the local community (6,897 people), exceeding the 20.3% share in Regional Qld, with health metrics among older residents performing notably well against national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Noosa Hinterland is largely Australian-born, at 79.6% of residents, with 4.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.8%) and Australian (27.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics in Noosa Hinterland track below broader averages, with 79.6% of residents born in Australia, 88.6% holding Australian citizenship, and 96.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 42.1% of the population. The most prominent statistical variance appears in Judaism, which makes up 0.1% of local residents, matching the 0.1% proportion seen across Regional Qld. Looking at parental heritage, English ancestry leads the area at 33.8% of the population, followed by Australian at 27.0%, and Irish at 9.5%. Higher relative representation is also evident across several other groups, including Scottish heritage at 9.4% (compared to 7.8% across the broader region), alongside French at 0.7% (vs 0.5%) and Welsh at 0.7% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Noosa Hinterland is 49, older than 89% of areas nationally. 18.1% 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 Noosa Hinterland is older compared to Regional Qld overall. Seniors and retirees (65+) make up 26.2% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 20.4% across Regional Qld, whereas young to mid-career adults (25 - 44) account for 17.0%, well below the 25.5% seen across the broader region. The median age remains at an estimated 49 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure, while sitting 8 years above the Regional Qld median of 41 recorded at that Census and ahead of the national Census median of 38.
The mature working-age and pre-retirement demographic (45 - 64) has decreased from 32.6% at the Census to an estimated 29.9%. Looking ahead to 2041, senior cohorts are projected to drive the strongest growth, increasing by 1,495 (22%) to 8,393, while cohorts of younger adults and children are anticipated to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Noosa Hinterland
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 19 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 186 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (24,207 at the 2021 Census → 26,347 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 (316081549). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.