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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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North Mackay has an estimated 6,440 residents, up from 6,283 at the 2021 Census — a change of 157 people, or 2.5%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years, slower than 77% of areas nationally. That puts 665 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the population of North Mackay stands at approximately 6,440 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 157 people (2.5%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 6,283 people. Such movement is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 6,418 recorded in June 2025 alongside 21 validated new addresses registered following the Census. With this headcount, population density settles at 665 persons per square kilometer, leaving substantial space per resident and capacity for upcoming residential construction. Net overseas migration served as the primary growth engine, generating around 73.8% of the locality's overall population influx across recent periods.
Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as a starting point, are used by AreaSearch for SA2 boundaries. For locations outside this dataset as well as periods beyond 2032, Queensland State Government SA2 projections released in 2023 utilizing 2021 numbers are applied. Because these state figures do not break down numbers by age groups, AreaSearch incorporates cohort weightings from the ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (published in 2023 using 2022 baseline figures) to allocate age segments. Looking ahead, population growth is set to track slightly under the non-metropolitan median, with North Mackay projected to expand by 415 persons by 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a cumulative rise of 6.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
69 new dwellings have been approved in North Mackay over the past five years, an average of 13 a year. That is 2.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in North Mackay have run at a pace of roughly 13 dwellings per annum, totaling 69 homes across the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this 5 financial years timeframe (between FY-22 and FY-26), the region absorbed an average of 2.5 new residents annually for every completed dwelling, demonstrating strong buyer appetite that sustains property values. The average expected construction cost for newly approved residential units sits at $427,000, coming in below broader regional benchmarks to present more affordable options for home buyers. Alongside this, commercial development approvals reached $2.0 million during this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential orientation of the area.
Relative to Rest of Qld, North Mackay registers roughly 62% of per-capita building activity, ranking it in the 53rd percentile among locations assessed across the country, even with building rates quickening over recent periods. This below-average national standing highlights the established character of the suburb and may indicate planning restrictions. Medium and high-density housing makes up 62.0% of recent residential development approvals, while detached dwellings account for 38.0%. This pivot toward higher-density dwelling options delivers budget-friendly access for first-time buyers, investors, and downsizing households. Such development marks a noticeable shift from the existing housing stock (where houses make up 76.0%), reflecting tighter supplies of greenfield land alongside changing lifestyle needs and demand for accessible price points. A ratio of 439 people per approved dwelling illustrates a subdued, low-volume development landscape. Demographic projections suggest that North Mackay will add 393 residents leading up to 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Current homebuilding volumes are tracking in line with anticipated demographic expansion, though prospective purchasers may face heightened competition as the local population enlarges.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside North Mackay, worth an estimated $250 million. A further 72 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.82 billion. 25 are already under construction and 29 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and sports & recreation. 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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Major infrastructure developments, planning schemes, and capital works play a defining role in shaping an area's trajectory. In total, 13 key projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having significant local influence. Prominent developments include The Dunes Harbour Beach, The Market Andergrove Lakes, Mackay Port Access Bruce Highway to Mackay Slade Point Road Stage 1, alongside the Mackay Base Hospital Expansion, with additional details outlined below.
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Dunes Harbour Beach
A masterplanned coastal resort-style community spanning 76.18 hectares on the East Point peninsula at Mackay Harbour, developed by Urbex, a wholly owned company of the BMD Group. The project will deliver over 550 homesites including beachside homes, coastal villas, terrace homes and townhomes, with land sales currently sold out ahead of the next scheduled release. Around 20 hectares is committed to open space, conservation zones and landscaped parklands. Construction of townhomes within the beachfront 'Beach Collective' precinct is underway, with several already complete, and Urbex has submitted plans to Mackay Regional Council for a 63-room short-term accommodation resort as part of the future tourism and retail hub.
The Market Andergrove Lakes
A DA-approved neighbourhood retail hub featuring 3,016 sqm of Gross Floor Area (GFA) and 139 car parks. Positioned adjacent to Australia's largest ALDI (opened May 2024), the project is the retail heart of the Andergrove Lakes master-planned community. It is designed to accommodate a mix of specialty retail, dining, and commercial services to support the surrounding residential growth.
Mackay Port Access Bruce Highway to Mackay Slade Point Road Stage 1
A proposed 9.5km, 2-lane arterial access road extending from the Bruce Highway at Glenella to Mackay-Slade Point Road (Harbour Road). Parallel to the Erakala-Mackay Harbour rail line, the route will provide a direct heavy vehicle freight link from the Port of Mackay to the Mackay Ring Road and the Bowen Basin coal fields, while bypassing urban congestion in North Mackay. Planning assessments include an interchange at Bald Hill, connections at Schapers Road, Valley Street, and Mackay-Slade Point Road, underpasses at local intersections, and bridges over Jane and Goosepond Creeks.
Magpies Sporting Club Redevelopment
Three-stage redevelopment of Magpies Sporting Club including a new eastern reception with porte cochere, expanded cafe and Players Lounge, refurbished restaurant, larger childrens play area, rebuilt administration facilities, and a significantly expanded sports bar with outdoor deck, landscaping and accessibility improvements. The new 100-plus space car park has opened and main building construction is progressing with Woollam Constructions. Recent project updates report structural works advancing and staged internal renovations continuing toward completion in 2027.
Andergrove Lakes Estate
Master planned lakeside community in north Mackay delivering residential lots (approximately 167 across completed and current stages), a neighbourhood retail hub anchored by an ALDI store, childcare centre(s), the Wake House cable water ski park, two man-made lakes, and future mixed-use tenancies. Built around flood retention, recreation, and lifestyle amenities with stages continuing to sell and construct.
Beaconsfield Heights
Beaconsfield Heights is a premium residential estate in Mackay offering flat, soil-tested land lots for new home builds. The development features rural views, family-friendly parklands, creek pathways, and convenient access to local amenities.
Mackay Port Access, Bruce Highway to Mackay-Slade Point Road (Stage 1)
Stage 1 of the Mackay Port Access project proposes a 9.5 km two-lane arterial road providing a dedicated freight connection between the Port of Mackay, the Mackay Ring Road and the Bowen Basin freight network. Planning activities include completion of the business case, corridor protection, utility relocations, environmental offset measures and stakeholder engagement. Community consultation on the required fish habitat area changes concluded in 2025. As of July 2026 the project remains in the planning phase while the business case is finalized before delivery timing is confirmed.
Mackay Waterfront Priority Development Area (PDA)
A long-term urban transformation project revitalising Mackay's CBD and waterfront across five precincts. Current active works include the Sydney and River Streets intersection upgrade, Bluewater Trail enhancements, and the redevelopment of the 8 River Street site into a food and beverage destination. The project integrates streetscape improvements, public realm upgrades, and heritage preservation to drive private investment.
3,327 residents of North Mackay are employed, from a labour force of 3,499. Unemployment sits at 4.9%, with participation at 64.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% 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 local labor market in North Mackay exhibits an even balance of professional and manual roles, highlighted by sizable industrial and manufacturing footprints, a jobless rate of 4.9%, and an annual employment expansion of 4.0%. Employment numbers stood at 3,327 residents as of March 2026, while local unemployment exceeded the Regional Qld figure of 3.9% by 1.0%, and labor participation closely tracked the regional benchmark of 64.2%. Census figures showed just 4.2% of workers operating from home, though this metric was recorded under Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment drivers for local residents consist of mining, retail trade, along with health care & social assistance.
Workforce participation in mining is particularly pronounced, registering at 2.5 times the wider regional baseline. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.7% of resident workers, trailing the 4.5% seen across Regional Qld. Although employment options exist locally, comparisons between resident workers and local jobs in Census records suggest a substantial share of the workforce journeys outside the suburb for employment. AreaSearch calculations using ABS and SALM figures show a 12-month job creation rate of 4.0% alongside a 5.8% increase in the labor pool, which elevated the local unemployment rate by 1.6 percentage points. Across Regional Qld over the same interval, employment rose by 0.1%, the labor force expanded by 0.3%, and unemployment crept up by 0.1 percentage points. Looking forward, national forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide context for local employment prospects. These five-year and ten-year industry projections were correlated with the local sector composition to project future labor demands. Countrywide employment is slated to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories vary by industry. Applying these sector growth projections to the existing occupational distribution of North Mackay projects local employment gains of 6.0% across five years and 12.9% over ten years (calculated as a weighted illustrative extrapolation that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in North Mackay is $1,372 a week (about $71,000 a year), with median personal income at $785 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,155 a year against an average of $70,687. 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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Based on ATO postcode-level tax data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the North Mackay SA2 recorded a median income of $57,155 and an average income of $70,687. These earnings outpace the national norm and surpass Regional Qld levels of $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average). Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 11.36% from financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $63,648 for median income and $78,717 for average earnings as of March 2026. Looking at the 2021 Census, individual weekly earnings ($785) landed at the 46th percentile, whereas household income settled at the 25th percentile.
The dominant income bracket spanned $1,500 - 2,999, taking in 30.3% of the populace (1,951 people), aligning with the wider area benchmark of 31.7%. Household budgets face considerable strain, with 83.6% of income remaining unspent, positioning the suburb at the 26th percentile for affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
North Mackay had 2,564 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 15% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 40% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,452 a month. Rent absorbs 21.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that residential properties in North Mackay were divided between separate houses (75.9%) and other dwellings including units and townhouses (24.1%), matching closely with Regional Qld figures of 76.4% and 23.6% respectively. Fully owned properties accounted for 28.9% of local tenures, lagging the regional average, while mortgaged homes comprised 31.6% and rental properties represented 39.5%. The typical monthly mortgage cost was $1,452, substantially lower than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, and the median weekly rent stood at $300 versus $345 across the region. Across Australia as a whole, North Mackay remains exceptionally affordable, sitting below the nationwide average monthly mortgage repayment of $1,863 and typical weekly rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
North Mackay counted 2,564 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 83% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 34% 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 constitute the vast majority of local households at 61.9%, broken down into couples without children (25.3%), couples with children (21.4%), and single parent families (13.4%). Non-family living arrangements represent 38.1% of homes, consisting primarily of single-person households at 34.2% and share houses at 4.0%. The typical household size sits at 2.2 people, which is smaller than the 2.5 person average recorded across Regional Qld.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.4% of adults in North Mackay hold a university qualification, including 11.9% with a bachelor degree and 1.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 76% of areas nationally. A further 33.5% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 3,499 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 968 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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Educational attainment in the community shows noticeable disparities, with tertiary degree attainment at 15.4% compared to the Australian benchmark of 30.4%, creating a clear opening for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degree recipients make up 11.9% of the population, with postgraduate degree holders at 1.8% and graduate diploma recipients at 1.7%. Vocational qualifications are widespread, with 41.6% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, broken down into certificates (33.5%) and advanced diplomas (8.1%). Formal study participation is strong locally, as 27.7% of the community is currently pursuing education. This cohort comprises 10.1% attending primary schools, 8.5% enrolled in secondary education, and 3.2% undertaking tertiary coursework.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in North Mackay reaches 25 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 350 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. 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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Local public transport infrastructure includes 25 active bus stops across North Mackay. The network is operated by 5 distinct routes delivering 346 trips per week. Stop accessibility is favorable, with residents living an average of 253 meters from the closest stop. Private vehicles serve as the main commuting option for 93% of workers journeying outside the area. Vehicle ownership sits at 1.2 vehicles per dwelling, trailing the regional benchmark, while 4.2% of residents worked remotely during the 2021 Census under pandemic conditions. Transit services deliver an average of 49 scheduled daily trips across the combined network, translating to roughly 13 departures each week per individual stop.
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63.0% of residents in North Mackay report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 85% of areas nationally. 7.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.7 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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Analysis of mortality rates and chronic health patterns by AreaSearch points to notable health difficulties in North Mackay, with common conditions widely distributed across younger and older demographics, while private health insurance membership remains relatively robust at roughly 54% of the population (~3,484 people). Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most widespread diagnoses locally, affecting 9.2% and 9.6% of the population respectively, while 63.0% of residents stated they had no chronic ailments compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Working-age residents experience substantial health burdens with elevated chronic condition rates.
Meanwhile, seniors aged 65 and over constitute 20.5% of the local population (1,316 people), experiencing health patterns that generally match broader national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
North Mackay is largely Australian-born, at 86.7% of residents, with 7.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.8%) and Australian (26.2%). 4.4% 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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North Mackay registers moderate cultural diversity metrics, with 86.6% holding Australian citizenship, 86.7% born locally within Australia, and 93.0% communicating solely in English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, claimed by 55.9% of residents compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the primary lineages in North Mackay are English at 29.8%, Australian at 26.2%, and Scottish at 8.5%. Distinct variations exist across specific minority communities, including Maltese residents who make up 1.8% of the local population (compared to 0.4% regionally), German ancestry at 4.6% (against 4.7%), and Filipino heritage at 1.9% (versus 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of North Mackay is 40. 28.6% 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 age distribution in North Mackay is slightly younger at the upper brackets compared to Regional Qld. Based on calculations updated to August 2026, adults aged 25 - 44 account for 28.9% of the population against 25.5% regionally, while young people aged 0 - 24 represent 27.6% compared to the regional figure of 29.6%. The median age remains steady at 40, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 1 year below the Regional Qld median of 41 from that same Census. The 25 - 44 cohort has expanded from 26.8% at Census time to an estimated 28.9%.
Looking toward 2041, the 25 - 44 age bracket will experience the strongest growth, adding 279 residents (15%) to reach 2,141, while the 0 - 24 cohort, middle aged brackets, and younger retirees are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for North Mackay
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 1 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 21 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,283 at the 2021 Census → 6,440 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (312021349). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.