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Noosaville has an estimated 9,638 residents, up from 9,344 at the 2021 Census — a change of 294 people, or 3.1%. 326 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 365 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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AreaSearch indicates that Noosaville has a population of approximately 9,638 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 294 people (3.1%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 9,344 residents. This population shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 9,634 and 326 validated new addresses recorded after the Census. The resulting population density is 364 persons per square kilometer, which indicates low density and suggests space is available for potential future projects. This 3.1% growth rate is within 3.0 percentage points of the wider SA3 area (6.1%), showing solid growth fundamentals.
The primary source of this growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 90.4% of all population increases recently. AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for local SA2 regions. For areas where this dataset is unavailable, or for years beyond 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 using 2021 data are substituted. Because the Queensland state data lacks breakdowns by age, AreaSearch applies age-group weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 baseline data) for each demographic. Based on these projections, the local population is expected to expand at a rate slightly below the national median for non-metropolitan areas. The area is projected to grow by 705 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a 7.3% total expansion over the 16 years.
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414 new dwellings have been approved in Noosaville over the past five years, an average of 82 a year. That places the area in the 66th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 76 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 25% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 22, 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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Noosaville averages approximately 82 residential building approvals annually, with a total of 414 residential permits issued over the last 5 financial years. In FY-26, 21 approvals have been logged so far. With an average of only 0.4 new residents added per new dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, residential construction is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, providing buyers with extra choices and potentially supporting population growth above current projections. The average estimated construction cost for these new properties is $575,000, which indicates that developers are focusing on high-end, premium builds.
Furthermore, commercial development approvals have reached $58.1 million during this financial year, showing strong commercial investment activity. Per capita building approvals in Noosaville are 75.0% higher than the average for the Rest of Qld, which gives buyers a wide range of options. New building approvals are split between standalone houses at 25.0% and attached dwellings at 75.0%. The preference for higher-density housing options provides lower entry costs and caters to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major shift from the current housing stock, which is 60.0% houses, indicating limited vacant residential land and adapting to shifting lifestyle choices and affordability constraints. The ratio of roughly 117 people for every approved dwelling indicates a low-density urban profile. Long-term projections indicate that Noosaville will add 701 residents by 2041, measured from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. Given current building trends, the supply of new housing should easily accommodate this growth, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially allowing population expansion to surpass current forecasts.
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AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Noosaville, worth an estimated $242 million. A further 95 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $7.42 billion. 22 are already under construction and 34 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 projects, planning initiatives, and development policies play a major role in shaping the area's growth. AreaSearch has identified 29 active projects that are likely to influence the local area. Key projects include the Noosa Wastewater Treatment Plant Works, Jura Noosa Townhomes and Residences at 79-83 Eumundi Noosa Road, Avalon in Noosaville, and the Noosa River Boating Infrastructure Upgrades, with the details of the most relevant projects listed below.
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Noosa Wastewater Treatment Plant Works
Unitywater is undertaking essential renewal and maintenance works at the existing Noosa Wastewater Treatment Plant to maintain safe and reliable wastewater services and improve capacity during wet weather events. The works include geotechnical and surveying activities, structural renewal to slabs, pits and foundations, pipes and fittings for a new wet weather bypass, a new switch room, civil works and a UV system. Stage one, including the wet weather bypass, pipework and electrical conduits, is complete.Stage two is due to start later in 2025 with a UV filter upgrade, followed by stage three switchboard replacement. Works are within the existing plant and are expected to be complete in early 2026.
Jura Noosa Townhomes and Residences
Jura Noosa is a boutique residential development in Noosaville comprising 14 townhomes and 24 apartments across two and three bedroom layouts, arranged around a central resort-style garden pool with tropical landscaping. Construction commenced in February 2025 following a sod-turning event and is well underway, with completion targeted for mid 2026. The project is developed by Capital Prudential, designed by Blackwood Architecture, and built by QLD Built, with sales and marketing led by Milestone Property Group.
Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan and Concept Designs for Resilience
A long-term infrastructure strategy for the two-kilometre Noosaville Foreshore to address ageing facilities and climate resilience. Adopted in June 2025, the plan focuses on protecting the public space from erosion, flooding, and heatwaves while maintaining local character. Key features include upgraded pathways, enhanced shade, and improved public amenities, with implementation staged over 20 years as external funding is secured.
Hilton Terrace Townhomes
Development approved site for two duplexes comprising four modern townhomes featuring 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom designs. Each residence includes rooftop terraces, private pools, and freehold titles located one block from the Noosa River in the heart of the Noosa precinct.
Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan
A 20-year infrastructure master plan for the 2km Noosaville river foreshore, adopted by Noosa Shire Council in June 2025 following extensive community consultation. The plan addresses ageing infrastructure including 50-year-old stormwater systems and failing timber seawalls, to be replaced with resilient fish-friendly sloping walls. Key improvements include wider shared pathways, a new Changing Places accredited public amenities facility at Quota Park, upgraded inclusive playgrounds (Pirate Park), and enhanced flood and erosion resilience measures. Kabi Kabi cultural heritage is incorporated through signage and a dedicated cultural walk.The plan will be used to secure external grant funding for the estimated $10 million in critical asset renewal over its lifetime, with further detailed design and community engagement required before any on-site construction commences.
Avalon, Noosaville
Updated scope based on publicly available sources: a multi-residential project of 15 detached residences on a 5,490 sqm site spanning Eumundi Noosa Road and Starboard Avenue in Noosaville. The scheme targets practical subtropical living with shaded forms, operable edges and private pools, oriented to breezes and Noosa National Park views.
Noosa Health Precinct
The Noosa Health Precinct is a purpose-built 3,837sqm specialist medical hub. It features the region's first dedicated comprehensive cancer centre, Cancer Care Noosa, which provides radiation oncology, medical oncology, haematology, and clinical trials. The precinct also includes a specialist medical centre with imaging services, a breast clinic, and an oncology pharmacy. A new multidisciplinary day hospital operated by Cura Day Hospitals Group is scheduled to open within the precinct by mid-2026, adding three state-of-the-art operating theatres.
Noosa River Boating Infrastructure Upgrades
State and council-led upgrades to public boating infrastructure along the Noosa River, funded by a $2.5 million Queensland Government election commitment being delivered through Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ). Priority sites include the Hilton Esplanade (Doonella Bridge) boat ramp at Tewantin, which has moved to first priority in MSQ's recreational boating facilities study, plus upgrades at the Noosaville Boat Ramp and Lake Street, Tewantin. As of July 2026, Noosa Council is finalising a formal submission to MSQ on the Hilton Esplanade concept, covering trailer access, parking for powered and non-powered craft, pedestrian and cyclist safety, and landscaping, ahead of MSQ's own community consultation on a preferred design.The Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP) confirms planning is underway with construction targeted to begin in 2027-28. The works complement the wider Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan, adopted by council in June 2025.
4,200 residents of Noosaville are employed, from a labour force of 4,319. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 50.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,733, about 122% 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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Noosaville is characterized by a skilled local workforce with a high concentration of jobs in tourism and hospitality, alongside an unemployment rate of only 2.8%. In March 2026, there were 4,200 employed residents. The local unemployment rate sits 1.2% below the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%, while the labor force participation rate of 50.5% is significantly lower than the Regional Qld average of 64.3%. Census statistics show that 25.2% of local workers worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions. The main industries employing local residents are accommodation & food, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
The accommodation & food sector is heavily concentrated in the area, employing residents at 1.8 times the regional rate. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.6% of local employment, compared to a regional average of 4.5%. A ratio of 0.9 workers per resident at the time of the Census indicates a high level of local job availability. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, the local labor force contracted by 2.2% over a 12-month period, while total employment fell by 2.6%, leading to a 0.4 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% increase in employment, a 0.3% growth in the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 provide context for future labor demand in Noosaville. These five-year and ten-year national outlooks have been applied to the local industry mix to estimate employment changes. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary by sector. Applying these sectoral trends to Noosaville's workforce profile suggests local employment could grow by 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection that does not incorporate local population growth forecasts.
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Median household income in Noosaville is $1,390 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $748 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,118 a year against an average of $81,201. The average runs 80% 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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According to the latest postcode-level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, the median taxpayer income in the Noosaville SA2 is $45,118, with an average taxpayer income of $81,201. This represents a very high income profile on a national scale, compared to a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593 across Regional Qld. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be roughly $50,243 for the median and $90,425 for the average. In contrast, 2021 Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Noosaville are relatively modest, falling between the 28th and 38th percentiles nationally.
The most common weekly household income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 27.0% of households (2,602 people), which aligns with the broader regional pattern where 31.7% of households fall into this bracket. Housing affordability is a major challenge, with residents retaining only 83.2% of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the 26th percentile nationally, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 6th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Noosaville had 4,010 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 60% detached houses and 11% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 50% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $480 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 34.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 33.2%. 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 time of the most recent Census, the distribution of housing types in Noosaville was 60.3% standalone houses and 39.7% other housing structures, such as semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to Regional Qld where houses make up 76.4% and other structures account for 23.6%. The rate of outright home ownership was high at 50.3%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (25.2%) or rented (24.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000 was higher than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, and the median weekly rent was $480 compared to $345 regionally.
Locally, mortgage costs exceed the national median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also higher than the Australian median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Noosaville counted 4,010 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 90% of areas nationally, against 41% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent 68.1% of the local dwelling total, consisting of couples with children at 18.4%, couples without children at 41.0%, and single-parent households at 8.1%. The remaining 31.9% are non-family households, which are mostly single-person households at 29.1% along with group households at 3.0%. The average household size is 2.1 persons, which is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.3% of adults in Noosaville hold a university qualification, including 19.7% with a bachelor degree and 4.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.1% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 2,325 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,069 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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The educational profile of the area is distinct, with 27.3% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university qualification, which exceeds the Rest of Qld average of 20.6%. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 19.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational education is also common, with 38.9% of residents aged 15 and over holding a technical qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (14.8%) and certificates (24.1%). A significant portion of the local population, 21.1%, is enrolled in formal study. This student population includes 7.3% in primary school, 7.3% in secondary school, and 2.6% in tertiary education.
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Public transport in Noosaville reaches 56 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 1,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 290 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 infrastructure in Noosaville includes 56 active transit stops, which are serviced by buses. There are 9 distinct bus routes operating in the area, providing a total of 1,031 passenger trips per week. Transport access is convenient, with residents living an average of 293 meters from the nearest stop. The majority of working residents commute outside the local area, with cars being the primary mode of travel for 86% of commuters, while 5% walk and 2% cycle. The average vehicle ownership rate is 1.2 cars per dwelling, which is lower than the regional average.
Census data from 2021 shows that 25.2% of residents work from home, which may be related to pandemic-era working patterns. Across all transit routes, service frequency averages 147 trips per day, which equates to roughly 18 weekly departures from each individual stop.
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64.6% of residents in Noosaville report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 85% of areas nationally. 5.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.8 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 in Noosaville are strong, with low mortality rates and a low prevalence of chronic diseases across all age groups, while private health insurance coverage is high at roughly 60% of the population (5,773 people) compared to 52.5% across Regional Qld. Arthritis and asthma are the most common chronic conditions in the area, affecting 11.0% and 6.5% of residents, respectively, while 64.6% of the population reported no chronic conditions compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Health outcomes for residents under 65 are better than average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 38.0% of the population (3,662 people), which is higher than the Regional Qld average of 20.4%.
Health outcomes among these older residents are strong, with national rankings that align with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.6% of Noosaville residents were born overseas and 6.9% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (35.4%) and Australian (21.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Noosaville has an above-average level of cultural diversity, with 29.6% of residents born overseas and 6.9% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 51.5% of the population. Judaism shows the highest relative concentration compared to the state average, accounting for 0.3% of local residents compared to 0.1% in Regional Qld. In terms of family ancestry, the three largest groups are English at 35.4% (above the regional average of 29.6%), Australian at 21.5% (below the regional average of 26.5%), and Scottish at 10.6%. Other European ancestries show higher concentrations relative to the region, including French at 0.7% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Irish at 10.1% (compared to 8.2%), and Welsh at 0.7% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Noosaville is 56, older than 97% of areas nationally. 14.6% 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 of 56 years in Noosaville is higher than both the Regional Qld median of 41 and the national median of 38. The 75 - 84 age cohort is larger than average, representing 15.4% of the local population compared to 6.1% nationally, while the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller than average at 6.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 grew from 13.2% to 15.4%, and the 85 and over cohort increased from 4.0% to 6.2%. Meanwhile, the 65 to 74 group decreased from 19.8% to 16.4%, and the 55 to 64 group fell from 15.6% to 14.2%.
Projections for 2041 indicate that the population of residents aged 85 and over will double, growing by 588 people (99%) from 596 to 1,185. Older cohorts aged 65 and over are expected to account for 69% of all population growth, while the population of residents aged 55 to 64 and 5 to 14 is projected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Noosaville
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
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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 13 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 — 326 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,344 at the 2021 Census → 9,638 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 (316051435). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.