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Noosa Hinterland has an estimated 26,326 residents, up from 24,207 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,119 people, or 8.8%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years. 178 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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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Noosa Hinterland stands at approximately 26,326 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 2,119 people (8.8%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 24,207 people. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 26,251 as of June 2025, alongside 178 validated new addresses registered since the Census. With this population level, the area has a density of 32 persons per square kilometer, which ensures a spacious living environment. Over the last decade, Noosa Hinterland has shown steady development with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%, outperforming the Rest of Qld.
The expansion was chiefly fueled by interstate migration, which made up about 60.1% of the overall population rise in recent times, though other elements like natural increase and overseas migration also made positive contributions. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 with 2022 as the baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For SA2 regions lacking this dataset, as well as for the period after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (using 2021 data) are adopted. Because these state-level projections do not specify age cohorts, AreaSearch distributes growth across age brackets using proportional weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 data). Looking at these demographic forecasts, the population is set to grow at a rate slightly below the median for non-metropolitan parts of Australia, with the local population projected to rise by 2,857 individuals by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, indicating a 10.6% overall expansion over the 16 years.
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577 new dwellings have been approved in Noosa Hinterland over the past five years, an average of 115 a year. That places the area in the 88th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 92 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 89% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 112, 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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Approvals for residential properties in Noosa Hinterland run at roughly 115 annually, with 577 dwellings approved throughout the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 103 registered during FY-26 so far. With an average of 3.7 new residents added for each completed home over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping supply. This imbalance typically creates upward price pressure and heightens buyer competition, while newly built properties carry an average construction cost of $425,000. Furthermore, $25.6 million in commercial building approvals have been logged in the current financial year, pointing to a moderate amount of commercial development activity.
Noosa Hinterland displays similar per capita development rates compared to the Rest of Qld, which helps maintain a balanced property market aligned with adjacent locations. Recent building activity is composed of 89.0% standalone houses and 11.0% medium to high-density dwellings, preserving the established low-density aesthetic of the area and focusing on spacious residences for families. The region records roughly 238 people for each dwelling approval, suggesting capacity for future construction. Projecting forward, the population of Noosa Hinterland is estimated to rise by 2,782 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on ongoing construction activity, the supply of new housing is projected to satisfy demand, offering favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially aiding expansion beyond current demographic forecasts.
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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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Local infrastructure updates, significant projects, and planning frameworks are major drivers of local growth. In total, AreaSearch has identified 65 projects expected to influence the local area. Principal works comprise the Lake Macdonald Dam Improvement Project, Noosa Wastewater Treatment Plant Works, Cooroy Woolworths Neighbourhood Shopping Centre, and the Noosa Biosphere Trails Upgrade Program, with the following list highlighting those of greatest local 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 58.3%. 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 23,052, 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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A highly trained labor force characterizes Noosa Hinterland, particularly in the construction sector, paired with a low unemployment rate of 3.6%. As of March 2026, there are 12,462 employed residents, and the local unemployment rate sits 0.3% below the 3.9% recorded for Regional Qld, while labor force participation is notably lower (58.3% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld). Census statistics show that a moderate 20.0% of the working population performed their duties from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local citizens are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
The region has a highly concentrated construction workforce, employing residents at 1.4 times the regional rate. Conversely, public administration & safety is underrepresented, accounting for 4.0% of local jobs compared to the regional benchmark of 5.9%. The relationship between the resident labor force and local jobs recorded in the Census suggests that local employment openings remain limited. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the labor force shrank by 2.3% and total employment fell by 2.9% during the 12 months ending March 2026, leading to a 0.6 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% increase in employment, a 0.3% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context regarding future demand trends for Noosa Hinterland. These projections, spanning five and ten years, have been aligned with the local workforce profile to model future growth. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though expansion rates vary widely across different sectors. Applying these sectoral trends to the local industry mix indicates that employment in Noosa Hinterland should expand by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for visualization and does not account for localized population trends).
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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 financial year 2023 ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch, income levels in the Noosa Hinterland SA2 sit below the national average. The median taxpayer income in the Noosa Hinterland SA2 is $45,547, and the average taxpayer income is $62,090, which contrasts with the Regional Qld figures of $53,146 and $66,593. Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of approximately $50,721 for the median and $69,143 for the average as of March 2026. Looking at the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Noosa Hinterland are modest, falling between the 23rd and 35th percentiles.
The largest income group, making up 31.4% of the population (8,266 residents), receives weekly earnings of $1,500 - 2,999, which is very close to the regional share of 31.7%. After meeting housing costs, residents retain 85.1% of their income for other living costs, and the area is situated in the 5th decile of the SEIFA index for income.
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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Housing profiles in Noosa Hinterland at the time of the latest Census showed that standalone houses accounted for 96.1% of properties, with other dwelling structures (such as townhouses, units, and alternative accommodation) making up 4.0%, compared to Regional Qld where houses represented 76.4% and other options made up 23.6%. Home ownership in Noosa Hinterland was significantly higher than the Regional Qld average, reaching 46.2%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (40.6%) or occupied by renters (13.1%). The median monthly payment for home loans in the area was higher than the Regional Qld level at $1,800, and weekly median rent was $415, compared to Regional Qld benchmarks of $1,655 and $345.
On a national level, home loan repayments in Noosa Hinterland are below the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs are notably higher than the country-wide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Noosa Hinterland counted 8,662 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 9,420 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 vast majority of local households at 77.7%, consisting of couples with offspring (31.0%), couples without children (36.4%), and single parents (9.7%). The remaining 22.3% consists of non-family households, which are divided into single-person households at 19.3% and group households at 3.1%. The median household occupancy is 2.6 people, which is slightly above the Regional Qld average 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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Attainment levels for educational qualifications in Noosa Hinterland are lower than regional averages, with 23.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 30.4% across Australia. This difference indicates room for future educational growth and training opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 16.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 43.0% of citizens aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.3%) and certificates (29.7%). Enrollment rates in education are quite high, with 26.8% of the local population engaged in formal study.
This figure is comprised of 9.8% in primary schools, 9.6% in secondary schools, and 2.8% undertaking higher education programs.
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Public transport in Noosa Hinterland reaches 27 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 180 services a week. Households keep an average of 1.9 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An evaluation of public transit shows 27 active transit stops in Noosa Hinterland, offering a combination of rail and bus connections. These locations are served by 12 distinct routes, which provide a total of 179 passenger services each week. Access to public transit is categorized as limited, with citizens living an average of 3043 meters from the nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the locality, most workers travel outside the area to work, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice for 93% of commuters. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.9 cars, which is higher than the regional average.
About 20.0% of the workforce worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions. Transit service frequency averages 25 runs daily across all routes, which translates to roughly 6 weekly runs for each individual stop.
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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 demonstrate positive trends across Noosa Hinterland, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the occurrence of long-term illnesses, with both younger and older demographics displaying low rates of typical medical conditions. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low, covering approximately 50% of the population (~13,110 people). This compares to a rate of 52.5% in Regional Qld and a nationwide average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues in the area, affecting 9.1% and 8.0% of the population, respectively, while 68.1% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
General health metrics among working-age individuals are in line with expectations. Residents aged 65 and over make up 25.4% of the community (6,676 people), which exceeds the Regional Qld proportion of 20.4%. Seniors in the area display excellent health outcomes, ranking higher nationally than the overall local population.
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 in Noosa Hinterland is lower than average, with 79.6% of residents born within Australia, 88.6% holding citizenship, and 96.0% using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 42.1% of the local community. The most visible statistical overrepresentation is observed in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population, matching the 0.1% share recorded throughout Regional Qld. Regarding ancestral backgrounds (based on where parents were born), the three largest groups in Noosa Hinterland are English at 33.8%, Australian at 27.0%, and Irish at 9.5%. There are also distinct differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: Scottish ancestry is highly represented at 9.4% of Noosa Hinterland (compared to 7.8% regionally), French at 0.7% (compared to 0.5% regionally), and Welsh at 0.7% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
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 median age in Noosa Hinterland is 49 years, which is much higher than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national average of 38 years. The demographic profile reveals a high concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 years (14.6%), while the 25 - 34 age bracket is smaller (6.9%) than in Regional Qld. This 65 - 74 cohort is significantly larger than the national average of 9.4%. Since 2021, the share of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 9.4% to 11.2%, and the 75 to 84 bracket expanded from 6.9% to 8.4%.
In contrast, the 5 to 14 age group fell from 12.7% to 11.4% and the 55 to 64 group declined from 17.1% to 15.8%. By 2041, the age distribution in Noosa Hinterland is expected to undergo major shifts. The cohort aged 85+ will lead this change with a 96% increase (588 people), rising from 610 to 1,199. At the same time, the group aged 15 to 24 is projected to shrink by 216 people.
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 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 | Aug 2026 this 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 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 — 178 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (24,207 at the 2021 Census → 26,326 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 (316081549). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.