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North Lakes has an estimated 24,848 residents, up from 23,030 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,818 people, or 7.9%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 182 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 81.2% of that increase. That puts 2,106 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 of North Lakes stands at approximately 24,848 in May 2026. This represents a gain of 1,818 residents (7.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 23,030 individuals. The calculation relies on the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population of 24,527 alongside 182 validated new addresses confirmed post-census. The local density reaches 2,105 persons per square kilometer, outstripping the standard benchmark across analyzed national locations. The area's post-census expansion of 7.9% sits within 1.4 percentage points of the 9.3% national standard, showing competitive growth dynamics.
This upward population trajectory was largely driven by international arrivals, who accounted for roughly 81.2% of the overall gains in recent times. Projections sourced from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized for each SA2 region. In instances where such statistics are unavailable or extend beyond 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (using 2021 data) are adopted. Because these state-level figures omit breakdowns by age, AreaSearch redistributes growth across age groups based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (grounded in 2022 statistics). Future population outlooks point toward growth in the lowest quartile of Australian statistical territories, with a projected rise of 675 residents by 2041 based on recent annual ERP counts, representing a total increase of 1.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
158 new dwellings have been approved in North Lakes over the past five years, an average of 31 a year. That places the area in the 58th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 1 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 4, 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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Approvals for new dwellings in North Lakes have run at approximately 31 annually, representing 158 building permissions over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 4 clearances have been logged. With an average of 6.4 new occupants migrating to the area for each finished dwelling over the past 5 financial years (covering FY-21 through FY-25), demand outpaces new completions, which typically drives up values and intensifies competition among buyers, even as new dwellings are built for a mean value of $197,000—below regional benchmarks—giving buyers more economical entry options.
Furthermore, commercial approvals worth $14.2 million have been registered during this financial year, pointing to steady business development. Building volume in North Lakes is considerably lower than in Greater Brisbane, tracking 82.0% below the per-capita regional benchmark. This undersupply of fresh housing typically bolsters values and demand for pre-existing stock, though construction has gained momentum lately. The building rate also sits below national averages, reflecting the established status of the suburb and hinting at potential planning constraints. Recent completions consist of 17.0% detached houses and 83.0% medium and high-density options. This emphasis on compact designs provides budget-friendly options and draws downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major shift from the current housing mix (which is 85.0% detached houses), indicating a decline in buildable land and mirroring changing buyer tastes and budget pressures. With roughly 6285 residents for every approved dwelling, North Lakes represents a highly established property market. Looking forward, North Lakes is projected to add 354 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. At the current pace of construction, the volume of new housing should easily satisfy demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially facilitating growth that exceeds current demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside North Lakes, worth an estimated $2.64 billion. A further 160 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $105.5 billion. 54 are already under construction and 68 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes in infrastructure, major developments, and local planning policies have a major influence on local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 36 projects that are expected to impact the suburb. Key developments include the North Lakes Health Hub Expansion, the North Lakes Drive Mixed-Use Hotel Development, the Azure North Lakes Mixed Development, and the North Lakes Driving Range, with the most relevant ones detailed in the list below.
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North Lakes Drive Mixed-Use Hotel Development
A $180 million transformation of a 1.72-hectare site into a 'mini James Street' style lifestyle precinct. The development features a 130-room 5-star boutique resort with a luxury lagoon pool, wellness facilities, and a large conference centre for up to 800 guests. It includes a 2,500sqm signature hospitality venue, high-end dining, and boutique retail, designed by Bureau Proberts to enhance the North Lakes Town Centre ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.
Laguna North Lakes Mixed-Use Precinct
Major $250 million mixed-use development by The George Group in joint venture with Pointcorp in North Lakes. Features 138-room hotel, over 10,500sqm of A-grade commercial office space, 5,000sqm of curated retail space, 3,500sqm convention and events centre, 2,000sqm health and wellness facilities including gymnasium, and publicly accessible aquatic centre with lagoon-style pool. Designed by Richards and Spence with Nettleton Tribe to create a tree-lined, pedestrian-orientated high street known as Laguna Drive. One of the largest mixed-use developments in northern Brisbane and set to become the village heart of North Lakes.
Azure North Lakes Mixed Development
Mixed-use development featuring 33 low-impact industry units (80-250sqm) and 76 two-storey townhouses across 5.58 hectares. Includes communal facilities with swimming pool and landscaped areas.
North Lakes Health Precinct
The North Lakes Health Precinct is a comprehensive health hub designed to provide services to over 120,000 residents across the northern Brisbane suburbs. It features chronic disease management services, a renal dialysis unit, breast screening, physical and rehabilitation medicine, and integrated primary care services to help reduce acute hospital admissions.
Narangba Heights Shopping Centre
New shopping centre development by Oxmar Properties on 6.7 hectares at the entrance to Narangba Heights residential estate. Stage 1 features full-line Coles supermarket, service station, specialty retail stores, medical centre, and food court with 300 car parking spaces. Stage 2 expansion planned to include Aldi supermarket, childcare centre, healthcare services and indoor sports facilities.
Old Gympie Road Upgrade - Anzac Avenue to Boundary Road
Major 4.7km arterial road upgrade of Old Gympie Road from two to four lanes between Anzac Avenue, Kallangur and Boundary Road, Dakabin. Works include traffic signals at 10 intersections, a separated off-road cycle track, improved shared pathways, enhanced drainage, street lighting, and new public transport facilities. The corridor currently carries around 20,000 vehicles per day, forecast to grow to 30,000. Arup Australia was engaged in August 2024 for detailed design, which is now expected to be completed by mid-2026, with construction to follow.The project is structured across eight stages over approximately 10 years.
Westfield North Lakes Shopping Centre
A major regional shopping centre with over 200 stores including Myer, Target, Big W, Kmart, Coles, Woolworths, and a comprehensive food court. Features cinema complex, medical centre, and serves as the retail heart of the North Lakes community.
Bruce Highway - Anzac Avenue to Caboolture-Bribie Island Road Upgrade
A major upgrade of the Bruce Highway between Anzac Avenue and Caboolture-Bribie Island Road to improve safety and capacity. The project involves widening the highway from 6 to 8 lanes between Anzac Avenue and Uhlmann Road. Between Uhlmann Road and Caboolture-Bribie Island Road, collector-distributor roads will be introduced to separate local traffic from highway travel. Key features include the replacement of the Uhlmann Road, Buchanan Road, and Caboolture-Bribie Island Road overpasses with higher and longer structures, new signalised ramp intersections, and improved active transport facilities.
14,298 residents of North Lakes are employed, from a labour force of 14,906. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 76.8%. 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. 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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North Lakes features a qualified workforce with a solid presence in essential industries, an unemployment rate of 4.1%, and an estimated job growth rate of 0.7% over the prior year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 14,298, while the local jobless rate sat 0.2% lower than the 4.3% recorded across Greater Brisbane. Job market participation is high, reaching 76.8% compared to the 70.4% average for Greater Brisbane. According to Census data, a moderate 18.1% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 containment measures.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The community shows a high concentration of retail workers, with staffing levels at 1.2 times the wider regional rate. On the other hand, professional & technical roles are less common, making up 7.1% of local jobs compared to the regional average of 8.9%. Though local positions exist, a comparison of Census employment figures to the local resident base suggests a significant share of workers travel outside the suburb for employment. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw local employment rise by 0.7% and the total workforce grow by 0.4%, which pushed the unemployment rate down by 0.3 percentage points. During the same timeframe, Greater Brisbane saw employment expand by 3.2% and its labor force grow by 3.4%, while its unemployment rate ticked up by 0.1 percentage points. National employment outlooks published in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context on prospective future demand in North Lakes. These five- and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though expansion rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry trends onto the local workforce mix suggests employment in North Lakes could grow by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in North Lakes is $2,092 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $885 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,720 a year against an average of $70,429. 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 aggregated postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the North Lakes SA2 recorded a median income of $59,720 and an average of $70,429. These figures exceed national standards, though the median sits above Greater Brisbane's $58,236 and the average sits below the metropolitan average of $72,799. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $66,504 for the median and $78,430 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual earnings in North Lakes sit around the 68th percentile nationally.
Income brackets show 38.5% of residents (9,566 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is comparable to the regional rate of 33.3% in the same bracket. Accommodation expenses account for 17.0% of local income, but solid earnings ensure disposable income remains at the 69th percentile, with the area's SEIFA income index placed in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
North Lakes had 7,657 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 3% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month, a total housing cost higher than 84% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Based on the most recent Census, the housing inventory in North Lakes consisted of 84.9% detached houses and 15.1% alternative dwellings (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other residential types), compared to the Brisbane metropolitan breakdown of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the home ownership rate in North Lakes lagged behind the Brisbane metro average, sitting at 18.3%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (43.0%) or renting (38.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was higher than the Brisbane metro average at $1,950, while the median weekly rent stood at $420, compared to metropolitan figures of $1,863 and $380 respectively.
At a national level, mortgage outlays in North Lakes exceed the Australian average of $1,863, while rental costs are significantly higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
North Lakes counted 7,657 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,261 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 87% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units make up the vast majority of local households at 82.1%, consisting of couples with children at 43.7%, couples without children at 24.3%, and single-parent households at 13.4%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 17.9%, which is split between single-person households at 15.7% and group households at 2.2%. The median household size of 2.9 individuals is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.5% of adults in North Lakes hold a university qualification, including 18.2% with a bachelor degree and 5.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.9% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 4,889 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,019 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 proportion of North Lakes residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree (26.5%) slightly exceeds the wider SA3 average of 22.3%, pointing to a competitive educational base. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 18.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 38.5% of residents aged 15 and over possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 13.6% and certificates at 24.9%. A high level of educational enrollment is observed, with 34.1% of the population actively participating in structured learning.
This group includes 12.4% attending primary school, 10.3% enrolled in secondary school, and 5.0% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in North Lakes reaches 46 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 2,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 280 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 options in the suburb include 46 active bus stops. These stops are served by 11 separate routes, which combine to deliver 2,254 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 282 meters from the nearest stop. The area is predominantly residential and most workers commute to outer suburbs, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 88%, followed by trains at 7%. Households own an average of 1.5 vehicles. Approximately 18.1% of workers worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.
Service frequency averages 322 daily trips across the transit network, which translates to approximately 49 weekly trips for each bus stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.2% of residents in North Lakes report no long-term health condition. 5.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.5 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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North Lakes displays notable health vulnerabilities, according to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and the occurrence of chronic illnesses. Common health conditions are fairly widespread, particularly among older age cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively high at approximately 54% of the population (~13,442 individuals). Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common medical issues in the suburb, affecting 8.8% and 7.3% of residents respectively. Conversely, 72.2% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Residents under the age of 65 enjoy better health outcomes than the wider average.
The suburb has 12.3% of its population aged 65 and older (3,068 people), which is lower than the 15.1% average for Greater Brisbane. Senior citizens face some health difficulties, and their health rankings are lower nationally compared to the rest of the local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
35.7% of North Lakes residents were born overseas and 18.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.7%) and Australian (22.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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North Lakes exhibits greater cultural diversity than most local property markets, with 18.5% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 35.7% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 48.4% of the population. The most prominent deviation from broader patterns is in the Other religious category, which accounts for 2.0% of residents in North Lakes compared to 1.3% across Greater Brisbane. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (based on parents' place of birth), the three largest groups in North Lakes are English at 27.7%, Australian at 22.8%, and Other at 10.1%.
Some ethnic backgrounds are notably overrepresented compared to regional averages: South Australian makes up 1.7% of the population (compared to 0.6% regionally), New Zealanders represent 1.5% (compared to 1.0%), and Maori background is at 1.5% (compared to 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of North Lakes is 36, younger than 79% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 27.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in North Lakes is 36 years, matching the median for Greater Brisbane but tracking younger than the national average of 38 years. The 5 - 14 age bracket is highly represented at 14.9% compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 12.8%. Since 2021, the 55 to 64 age group has grown from 8.4% to 9.9% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group has risen from 13.3% to 14.6%. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 17.1% to 14.9%.
Projections for 2041 suggest major demographic shifts. The 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 542 people (48%), rising from 1,123 to 1,666. The combined cohorts aged 65 and older are projected to represent 67% of all population growth, highlighting the aging profile of the community. In contrast, the numbers of residents in both the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 brackets are expected to fall.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for North Lakes
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 14 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 Jul 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 — 182 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (23,030 at the 2021 Census → 24,848 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 (314021579). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.