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North Ipswich - Tivoli has an estimated 6,671 residents, up from 6,416 at the 2021 Census — a change of 255 people, or 4.0%. That puts 698 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to investigations by AreaSearch, the resident count for North Ipswich - Tivoli stands at approximately 6,671 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 255 individuals (4.0%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 6,416 residents. This shift is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population of 6,671 from June 2025 alongside 81 validated new addresses identified after the Census. The resulting population density is 697 persons per square kilometer, a figure that aligns closely with typical values observed across regions analyzed by AreaSearch. Inward migration from other states was the primary driver of this growth, accounting for about 64.5% of the overall population rise in recent times.
AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, using 2022 as a baseline. For locations omitted from these statistics, or for periods past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (utilizing 2021 data) are employed instead. Because the state-level figures do not specify age brackets, AreaSearch allocates growth weightings across age groups based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (with a 2022 baseline). Based on these anticipated demographic trends, the area is projected to experience population growth exceeding the national median, with a projected rise of 740 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total expansion of 11.1% over the 16-year period.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
119 new dwellings have been approved in North Ipswich - Tivoli over the past five years, an average of 23 a year. That is 3.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 22 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 36% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 27, 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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An average of approximately 23 residential building approvals have been granted each year in North Ipswich - Tivoli, amounting to 119 new homes over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 25 registered approvals. The ratio of people moving into the area per new home built stood at 1.2 during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, indicating a balanced supply and demand dynamic and steady market conditions, though this metric has climbed to 5.4 people per home over the past 2 financial years, pointing to rising local demand and potential shortages in supply.
Property developments carry an average building value of $222,000, which sits below regional benchmarks and highlights the presence of more budget-friendly housing choices. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $7.0 million this financial year, confirming that the locality remains predominantly residential. Compared against the broader Greater Brisbane region, North Ipswich - Tivoli exhibits very quiet construction rates, falling 69.0% below the regional per-capita average. This constrained pipeline of new builds generally helps bolster demand and sustain values for pre-existing properties. Recent building approvals consist of 36.0% detached houses and 64.0% medium to high-density dwellings. This focus on smaller layouts offers cheaper options for buyers, attracting retirees, investors, and first-time home buyers. This pattern represents a clear shift from the current housing stock, where houses make up 91.0% of properties, indicating a reduction in available greenfield land while aligning with changing resident tastes and affordability constraints. The ratio of 870 people per residential approval highlights the low-density and quiet nature of local construction activity. Looking forward, the population of North Ipswich - Tivoli is projected to rise by 740 individuals by 2041, according to the latest quarterly figures from AreaSearch. Property construction is keeping reasonable pace with this anticipated growth, though buyers might experience increased competition as the local population increases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside North Ipswich - Tivoli, worth an estimated $40 million. A further 37 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.75 billion. 16 are already under construction and 14 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, major planning changes, and state developments play a key role in driving regional performance. A total of 20 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the local area. Key examples include the North Ipswich Sport and Entertainment Precinct, North Ipswich Apartments, Woolworths West Brassall Shopping Centre, and the second stage of the Ipswich Hospital Expansion, with the main projects of interest outlined below.
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North Ipswich Sport and Entertainment Precinct
Stage 1 focuses on the redevelopment of the North Ipswich Reserve, featuring a new contemporary Western Grandstand with a minimum of 2,000 seats, new field lighting, and upgraded player facilities including changerooms and medical rooms. As of May 2026, the project is undergoing community consultation for its formal designation as a Major Sport, Recreation and Entertainment Facility. This first phase is a critical step toward the long-term vision of a 12,000-seat boutique rectangular stadium to support the Brisbane 2032 Olympic legacy.
North Ipswich Apartments
Ipswich City Council approved a two-stage multiple dwelling project for 104 apartments (22 x 1-bedroom and 82 x 2-bedroom) across five titles at 28-30 Lowry St, 45-47 Flint St and 12 Pelican St (Approval: 2367/2016/MCU). As of mid-2025, council records show a later MCU for single residential use affecting 12 Pelican St, indicating at least part of the original scheme has been modified and the 104-unit approval may not be proceeding in full. No construction activity is evident on council's Development.i portal.
The Terrace
The Terrace complex consists of two nine-storey and two 11-storey buildings, totaling 31,000sq m. Developed by Christopher Zenonos in Brisbane, the project includes an increase to 303 apartments and basement levels with flood immunity.
Ipswich Hospital Expansion Stage 2
A major expansion delivering 200 new beds and a multi-storey acute clinical services building. Key features include a new Emergency Department, six operating theatres, a satellite medical imaging service, and a Central Sterilisation Service Department. Internal fit-outs began on lower levels in late 2025, with major structural work continuing into 2026 to support the fast-growing West Moreton population.
Ipswich Better Bus Network
A three-stage bus network improvement program for Ipswich funded by a $70 million state investment. Stage 1 commenced in November 2025, introducing four new routes (501, 520, 522, 523) and upgrades to existing services, benefiting over 42,300 residents. Stage 2 (late 2026) and Stage 3 (2027) are in planning to extend services to Yamanto, Ripley, and Karalee.
Ipswich Smart City Program
The Ipswich Smart City Program is a city-wide digital transformation initiative integrated into the iFuture 2021-2026 Corporate Plan. Key 2026 developments include a 2.51 million dollar upgrade to 90 new pay-by-plate smart parking meters with real-time digital enforcement integration. The program continues to expand its IoT sensor network for flood monitoring and environmental data, while Fire Station 101 serves as a central hub for digital innovation and community events like Flood Fest 2026. The initiative aims to enhance liveability through smart lighting, public Wi-Fi, and a centralized city data platform.
Brassall Bikeway Stage 6 Extension
The final stage of the Brassall Bikeway, this project will connect the existing path to the Ipswich CBD via the Bradfield Bridge. The plan includes a lift to connect the riverbank level with the bridge, completing a 14km continuous bikeway network. This network links North Ipswich, Brassall, and Wulkuraka to the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail.
Pelican Street & Lowry Street Development
A high-density residential development site with preliminary plans for 94 units over two residential towers. The site has two street frontages and is zoned for high-density residential up to 10 storeys, with potential for commercial use on the lower floors.
3,190 residents of North Ipswich - Tivoli are employed, from a labour force of 3,396. Unemployment sits at 6.1%, with participation at 60.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The workforce of North Ipswich - Tivoli shows a diverse mix of professional and manual labor roles, with a strong presence in vital service industries, an unemployment rate of 6.1%, and an estimated job growth rate of 11.8% over the prior year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,190, while the local jobless rate sat 1.7% above the 4.3% recorded for Greater Brisbane, and the participation rate was considerably lower at 60.9% compared to 70.4% in the capital city. Data from the Census indicated that only 11.5% of workers operated from home, though these figures may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.
The largest sectors of employment for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The region has a notable concentration in manufacturing, where employment is 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for 4.3% of the workforce compared to the regional benchmark of 8.9%. Although there are local jobs available, the ratio of Census workers to local residents suggests a significant portion of the workforce travels to other areas for employment. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw employment levels rise by 11.8% and the labor force grow by 10.1%, which led to a 1.4 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.2% and the labor force by 3.4%, with its unemployment rate rising by 0.1 percentage points. National forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding prospective job demand in North Ipswich - Tivoli. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future opportunities. Nationally, employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these growth trajectories vary widely by industry. Projecting these trends onto the occupational distribution of North Ipswich - Tivoli suggests local employment could expand by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, noting that this simple weighting calculation is for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in North Ipswich - Tivoli is $1,310 a week (about $68,000 a year), with median personal income at $660 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,938 a year against an average of $55,512. 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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Postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year show that North Ipswich - Tivoli SA2 has a median taxpayer income of $49,938 and an average of $55,512. These figures are below the national benchmarks and contrast with the Greater Brisbane median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year yields estimated current figures of approximately $55,611 for the median and $61,818 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in the area all sit in the 20th percentile nationally.
Income distribution statistics show that 31.6% of residents (2,108 people) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which aligns with regional averages of 33.3% in the same category. Financial pressures from housing are high, with only 84.6% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 22nd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
North Ipswich - Tivoli had 2,532 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 2% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $285 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 21.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census data, residential property types in North Ipswich - Tivoli consist of 91.1% houses and 8.9% alternative dwellings such as townhouses and apartments, compared to the Brisbane metropolitan breakdown of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in North Ipswich - Tivoli was significantly higher than the Brisbane metropolitan rate, sitting at 31.5%, with the remaining properties either mortgaged (39.7%) or occupied by tenants (28.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $1,300, which is notably lower than the Brisbane metropolitan average of $1,863, while the median weekly rent was $285, compared to the metropolitan average of $380.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in North Ipswich - Tivoli are considerably below the Australian median of $1,863, and rent prices are also well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
North Ipswich - Tivoli counted 2,532 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 79% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 32% 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 households at 64.7%, consisting of couples with children at 22.5%, couples without children at 25.9%, and single-parent homes at 14.6%. The remaining 35.3% are non-family households, which are mostly lone persons at 32.1% and group shared households at 3.4%. The median household size is 2.3 individuals, which is smaller than the average of 2.6 across Greater Brisbane.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.4% of adults in North Ipswich - Tivoli hold a university qualification, including 9.8% with a bachelor degree and 2.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.9% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 946 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 960 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 region presents low levels of formal academic qualifications, with university graduation rates of 14.4% falling well short of the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This highlights an area of focus for future educational programs. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.8%, with postgraduate degrees at 2.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational and trade qualifications are common, with 43.1% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, including advanced diplomas at 10.2% and certificates at 32.9%. Enrolment in education is strong, with 26.9% of the population presently engaged in some form of study.
This includes 9.7% of residents attending primary school, 7.3% in secondary school, and 4.0% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in North Ipswich - Tivoli reaches 62 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 2,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An analysis of public transit networks shows 62 active bus stops operating in North Ipswich - Tivoli. These transit stops are served by 9 separate routes, which run a total of 2,130 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is highly rated, with residents living an average of 193 meters from their closest stop. Given the area's residential profile, most workers commute out of the district, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 90%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.3 cars per home. Only 11.5% of workers worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.
Public transport routes average 304 daily trips across the local network, which translates to roughly 34 weekly trips at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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54.6% of residents in North Ipswich - Tivoli report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 96% of areas nationally. 10.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 9.1 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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AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness rates highlights significant health challenges in North Ipswich - Tivoli, with various medical issues affecting both younger and older residents, and private health insurance coverage is notably low at approximately 47% of the population (~3,162 people). This compares to a coverage rate of 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent medical issues in the area, affecting 12.9 and 11.8% of the population respectively, while 54.6% of residents reported having no chronic health issues, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
The working-age cohort experiences significant health difficulties, marked by high rates of chronic illness. The area has 22.1% of its population aged 65 and over (1,475 people), exceeding the Greater Brisbane proportion of 15.1%. Senior health outcomes present notable difficulties, with national performance metrics generally matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
North Ipswich - Tivoli is largely Australian-born, at 87.8% of residents, with 4.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.0%) and Australian (28.0%). 4.1% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demographic data reveals below average cultural diversity in North Ipswich - Tivoli, where citizens comprise 90.0% of the population, 87.8% of residents were born in Australia, and 96.0% speak only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, representing 50.6% of the local population, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplace, the three largest groups in North Ipswich - Tivoli are English at 30.0% of the population, Australian at 28.0%, and Irish at 8.9%. Notable variations in other ethnic origins include German ancestry, which is elevated at 7.4% of the population compared to 4.2% across the wider region, while New Zealanders stand at 1.0% (vs 1.0% regionally) and Samoans represent 0.4% (vs 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of North Ipswich - Tivoli is 41. 23.8% 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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With a median age of 41, North Ipswich - Tivoli is older than Greater Brisbane, where the median is 36, and slightly older than the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, the 75 - 84 age group is overrepresented at 8.6% of the population, whereas young adults aged 15 - 24 are underrepresented at 9.9%. Since 2021, the 55 to 64 age bracket has risen from 11.9% to 13.2% of the population. Conversely, children aged 5 to 14 have decreased from 11.9% to 10.4%, and residents aged 45 to 54 have fallen from 13.1% to 11.9%.
Demographic models indicate that the age distribution will shift substantially by 2041. The cohort aged 85 and over is forecast to grow by 112%, adding 257 people to rise from 230 to 488. The combined age brackets over 65 will account for 69% of the overall population increase, pointing to an aging local profile. Meanwhile, the cohorts aged 15 to 24 and 5 to 14 are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for North Ipswich - Tivoli
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 5 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 May 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 — 81 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,416 at the 2021 Census → 6,671 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 (310031292). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.