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Oonoonba has an estimated 7,546 residents, up from 7,033 at the 2021 Census — a change of 513 people, or 7.3%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 62.9% of that increase. That puts 867 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 assessments conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count of Oonoonba stands at approximately 7,546 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 513 people (7.3%) compared to the 2021 Census, when 7,033 people were recorded. This demographic movement is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 7,544 as of June 2025 alongside 39 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. Consequently, the local population density sits at 867 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with broader benchmarks tracked by AreaSearch. Outpacing the wider SA4 region (7.2%), Oonoonba's 7.3% expansion since the 2021 census positions it at the forefront of regional growth.
Net overseas arrivals served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 62.9% of total demographic additions over recent periods. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as a baseline) are utilised by AreaSearch for SA2 analysis. In instances where locations lack coverage or for horizons beyond 2032, figures from the Queensland State Government (issued in 2023 utilizing 2021 data) are adopted. Because state-level datasets do not break down figures by age brackets, AreaSearch applies cohort weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Long-term demographic modelling indicates that Oonoonba will outperform the median growth pace of regional Australian areas, expanding by 1,403 persons to 2041 according to the latest annual ERP numbers, culminating in an overall rise of 18.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
56 new dwellings have been approved in Oonoonba over the past five years, an average of 11 a year. That is 1.5 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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Development approvals across Oonoonba have averaged roughly 11 dwellings each year, totaling 56 homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this identical period (between FY-22 and FY-26), the locality absorbed an average of 10.8 people per year for every residential unit completed, highlighting a notable shortfall in construction relative to population influx. Such imbalances typically fuel purchasing competition and put upward pressure on prices, even as incoming residential properties average an expected construction cost of $286,000—a level below regional benchmarks that points to comparatively accessible building costs.
Concurrently, commercial building approvals reached $20.5 million this financial year, underscoring resilient commercial capital allocation. Relative to Rest of Qld, construction activity across Oonoonba is subdued, tracking 63.0% below regional average per person. A constrained pipeline of new residential supply commonly reinforces buyer demand and underpins pricing for existing dwellings. Construction rates also sit below national benchmarks, underscoring the mature profile of the suburb and pointing to possible planning constraints. Of all new residential approvals, 73.0% detached dwellings and 27.0% townhouses or apartments make up the pipeline, sustaining a low-density suburban environment focused on standalone houses that appeal to buyers seeking space. The ratio of 1257 people in the area per dwelling approval highlights this subdued development setting. Demographic forecasts point to Oonoonba expanding by 1,401 residents by 2041 (drawing from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If residential building rates remain at current paces, dwelling supply could fall behind demographic expansion, heightening competition among purchasers and providing sustained support for property values.
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 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Oonoonba. A further 39 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.51 billion. 13 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and 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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Strategic infrastructure programs, capital investments, and local planning frameworks play a defining role in shaping an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has highlighted 10 projects positioned to influence the district. Prominent developments include Wulguru Group Stuart Facility Expansion, Townsville Connection Road (Stuart Drive), University Road to Bowen Road Bridge (Idalia) Upgrade, Kirwan Health Campus Expansion, and Fairfield Business Precinct, alongside additional initiatives detailed below.
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Townsville Connection Road (Stuart Drive), University Road to Bowen Road Bridge (Idalia) Upgrade
Upgrade of Townsville Connection Road (Stuart Drive) to dual lanes between University Road and Bowen Road Bridge, including intersection upgrades at Gartrell Drive, Mervyn Crossman Drive/Fairfield Waters Drive, and Kokoda Street. Aims to improve safety, increase capacity, and reduce congestion.
Fairfield Business Precinct
Built business park within the Fairfield Precinct at Idalia, Townsville. Offers freehold and lease opportunities adjacent to major retailers including Bunnings and the Fairfield Central shopping centre. Tenants in the precinct include Liberty Fuel, Reece Plumbing, Bridgestone and Containers for Change. Ingenta indicates one prime allotment (Lot 2, 2/67 Lakeside Drive) remains for sale.
GEON Build-to-Rent at Fairfield & Co
Large-scale Build-To-Rent (BTR) project at Fairfield & Co, comprising two 12-storey apartment towers with 294 apartments and ground floor retail/commercial spaces. GEON plans North Queensland's first build-to-rent development featuring two towers, 294 apartments, and retail spaces at Fairfield & Co site. Part of the $125 million mixed-use Fairfield & Co precinct. Has received formal development approval from Townsville City Council.
Mater Private Hospital Townsville Expansion & Relocation
A $40 million expansion of Mater Private Hospital Townsville consolidating all services onto the Pimlico campus. The project relocates maternity and renal services from the Hyde Park campus to two new purpose-built units at Pimlico. The renal unit (expanded from 8 to 12 dialysis chairs) opened November 2025, and Mater Mothers' Private Townsville (12 inpatient beds, 3 birthing suites, 6 special care nursery cots) is expected to open February 2026. The Emergency Department is also being expanded with four additional fast-track treatment bays.Maternity relocation is supported by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care under the Community Health and Hospitals Program.
Weststate Private Hospital
A $60 million short-stay private hospital development transforming the heritage-listed former Townsville West State School into specialist consulting suites, with a new five-storey purpose-built hospital next door. The project includes four operating theatres, one procedure room, a HDU/ICU, 19 day beds, 26 overnight rooms, consulting rooms, cafe and 24/7 kitchen. Official project sources indicate construction has commenced and Centuria schedules completion for 2026.
Townsville Connection Road (Stuart Drive), Bowen Road Bridge (Idalia) Duplication
Duplication of the Bowen Road Bridge over the Ross River, adjacent to the existing bridge, to increase capacity from two to four lanes. Includes pavement upgrades, lighting, CCTV, and improved pedestrian and bike crossings.
Eden Park Estate
Premium acreage estate in Townsville's Northern Beaches offering large blocks ranging from 2000sqm to over 4000sqm. This master-planned park residential development provides a rural lifestyle combined with modern comfort, featuring town water and fully sewered lots.
Riverway Arts Centre and Library
Modern cultural facility providing community access to arts, library services, and cultural programs along the scenic Ross River precinct.
4,455 residents of Oonoonba are employed, from a labour force of 4,542. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 71.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,272, about 83% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Oonoonba is characterized by high educational attainment, prominent essential services representation, and a very low jobless rate of 1.9%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 4,455, while local unemployment sits 2.0% below Regional Qld's rate of 3.9%. Labor force engagement is particularly elevated, reaching 71.8% compared to Regional Qld's 64.2%. Census figures showed only 5.3% of workers based at home, though the context of Covid-19 restrictions should be noted. The primary sectors supporting local workers are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The community shows an exceptionally heavy reliance on public administration & safety, where local employment rates reach 3.3 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.6% of local employment, well below the 4.5% seen across Regional Qld. Given its primarily residential fabric, local job creation is comparatively constrained, as shown by Census daytime worker counts relative to resident worker totals. AreaSearch examination of SALM and ABS statistics shows that over the 12-month period, the local labor pool contracted by 1.9% while total employed persons dropped by 1.8%, causing the jobless rate to fall by 0.1 percentage points. Conversely, Regional Qld recorded a 0.1% increase in employment alongside a 0.3% labor force expansion, with a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. Long-range employment expectations can be evaluated using national forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. Projected nationwide workforce increases of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years vary considerably across sectors. Mapping these industry projections onto Oonoonba's specific employment distribution indicates prospective local job increases of 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (serving as a baseline industry weighting extrapolation that excludes local demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Oonoonba is $2,086 a week (about $108,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,097 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $73,270 a year against an average of $86,343. 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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ATO taxpayer records aggregated by AreaSearch at the postcode level for financial year 2023 reveal that the Oonoonba SA2 achieved a median taxpayer income of $73,270 and an average income of $86,343. These figures place the suburb among the top earners nationwide, comparing favourably against $53,146 and $66,593 recorded across Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index increases of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of roughly $81,593 (median) and $96,152 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census confirms high earnings across personal, family, and household categories, placing between the 71st and 85th percentiles across Australia.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket accounts for 37.5% of the population (2,829 individuals), closely tracking the 31.7% observed regionally. Shelter costs absorb 14.5% of income, while strong remuneration places the suburb in the 73rd percentile for disposable earnings and within the 6th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Oonoonba had 2,696 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 13% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 45% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,700 a month. Rent absorbs 17.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, the local housing stock consisted of 78.1% houses and 21.8% other dwellings (incorporating townhouses, units, and alternative formats), compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings across Regional Qld. Fully owned homes comprised 19.2% of tenure, trailing regional ownership rates, while mortgaged properties accounted for 35.5% and rented residences made up 45.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment stood at $1,700, exceeding the Regional Qld benchmark of $1,655, while weekly median rent sat at $360 compared to $345 regionally. Relative to the nation as a whole, local home repayments remain below the Australian benchmark of $1,863, with rental costs also under the nationwide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Oonoonba counted 2,696 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,893 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of living arrangements at 67.9% of all local households, with couples with children representing 28.8%, couples without children at 27.9%, and single parent families comprising 9.9%. Non-family living situations account for the remaining 32.1%, made up of lone person households (25.1%) and group households (6.9%). The median household occupancy of 2.5 people aligns exactly with the Regional Qld figure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.8% of adults in Oonoonba hold a university qualification, including 21.0% with a bachelor degree and 6.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 515 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 994 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 locality is substantial, with tertiary degree holders (accounting for 29.8% of residents aged 15+) notably exceeding benchmarks across the SA4 region (20.1%) as well as Rest of Qld (20.6%). Bachelor degrees represent the largest category at 21.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational and technical training is likewise widespread, with 34.1% of residents aged 15+ possessing formal trade credentials, divided between advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (24.4%). Formal learning engagement is elevated across the community, with 31.3% of the population attending an educational institution.
Broken down by level, primary schooling represents 10.2%, secondary education comprises 8.5%, and higher education accounts for 7.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Oonoonba reaches 17 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 240 services a week. The typical home sits about 500 m from its nearest stop. 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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The local transit network in Oonoonba encompasses 17 public transport stops providing bus connections. Operating across 3 individual routes, the system delivers 238 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is moderate, with typical dwellings situated 497 meters from the nearest stop. Reflecting the area's residential role, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicles serving as the primary choice for 94% of trips. Households maintain an average of 1.5 motor vehicles. A modest 5.3% of workers performed their duties from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions). Scheduled transit operations deliver an average of 34 trips per day across all routes combined, which translates to roughly 14 weekly trips per individual stop.
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73.1% of residents in Oonoonba report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 78% of areas nationally. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 62.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 9.0 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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Community health indicators highlight notable pressures across Oonoonba, with AreaSearch analysis of mortality and chronic health data identifying significant medical conditions across both younger and senior demographics. In response, private health insurance uptake is exceptionally widespread, covering approximately 62% of the total population (4,678 people), notably higher than the 52.5% seen across Regional Qld and the 55.7% national benchmark. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most widespread diagnoses locally, affecting 8.1 and 7.0% of residents, respectively, while 73.1% reported no chronic medical issues, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Working-age demographic health metrics generally track expected standards. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 10.7% of the community (809 people), sitting well below the 20.3% proportion in Regional Qld, with national metrics ranking even higher than the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Oonoonba is largely Australian-born, at 82.6% of residents, with 11.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.8%) and Australian (25.9%). 3.1% 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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Cultural demographics in Oonoonba generally mirror broader regional standards, with Australian citizens making up 88.3% of the community, 82.6% born in Australia, and 88.5% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity represents the predominant faith, practiced by 52.1% of residents. The most pronounced demographic divergence occurs in Hinduism, which represents 2.3% of the community compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld. Examining parental heritage, the three most widespread ancestries in Oonoonba are English (27.8%), Australian (25.9%), and Irish (8.4%). Other specific cultural backgrounds also show distinct concentrations, with Korean ancestry representing 1.3% of Oonoonba (compared to 0.2% regionally), Italian heritage at 4.9% (vs 2.4%), and South Australian background at 0.6% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Oonoonba is 32, younger than 92% of areas nationally. 36.7% 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 demographic profile of Oonoonba is notably youthful. August 2026 figures from AreaSearch show that 34.0% of the community falls into the young to middle-aged adult bracket (25 - 44), compared to 25.5% throughout Regional Qld, whereas seniors (65+) account for 10.7% locally against a 20.4% regional average. The estimated median age of 32 as at August 2026 matches the 2021 Census level, sitting 9 years lower than the Regional Qld median of 41 at that Census and below the national median of 38. Since that Census, the proportion of young to middle aged adults expanded from 32.4% to an estimated 34.0%.
Projections to 2041 indicate this cohort will see the strongest expansion, adding 741 residents (29%) to reach 3,307.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Oonoonba
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Oct 2025 11 months ago all 3 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 Oct 2025. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 39 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,033 at the 2021 Census → 7,546 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 (318021487). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.