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Ooralea - Bakers Creek has an estimated 6,618 residents, up from 5,941 at the 2021 Census — a change of 677 people, or 11.4%. Growth has averaged 2.7% a year over five years, faster than 76% of areas nationally. 165 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 47.8% of that increase. That puts 136 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Ooralea - Bakers Creek is approximately 6,618 in May 2026. This represents an addition of 677 people (11.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 5,941 residents. This trend is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 6,600 and the registration of 165 validated new addresses after the Census. This population level translates to 135 persons per square kilometer, indicating a low density with ample room and capacity for expansion. The growth rate of 11.4% since the 2021 census outpaced both the broader SA3 area (6.8%) and the SA4 region, positioning it as a primary growth driver.
The upward trend was mostly supported by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 47.8% of the total population increase, though overseas migration and natural increase also made positive contributions. AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for every SA2 area, with data released in 2024 and a base year of 2022. Where this dataset does not cover specific SA2 areas or extends beyond 2032, the Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are applied, which were released in 2023 and use 2021 as the base year. These state-level projections lack age category splits, so AreaSearch implements proportional growth weightings derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections, released in 2023 and based on 2022 data, for each age cohort. Demographic trends indicate a substantial population rise in the top quartile of Australian non-metropolitan areas, with the area projected to grow by 1,948 persons to reach a total of 2041 by the year 2041, according to the latest annual ERP population figures, representing a 29.2% increase over the 16-year period.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
197 new dwellings have been approved in Ooralea - Bakers Creek over the past five years, an average of 39 a year. That places the area in the 77th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 27 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 13, 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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Ooralea - Bakers Creek averages approximately 39 residential building approvals annually, representing 197 dwellings over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 12 approvals. Because 4.2 individuals moved to the district for every new home built between FY-21 and FY-25, demand remains higher than incoming supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and intensifies competition among purchasers. Newly built dwellings carry an average construction value of $280,000, which sits below the regional norm and indicates relatively affordable entry points. Additionally, commercial development is showing momentum with $83.3 million in approvals during the current financial year.
Per capita new home approvals in Ooralea - Bakers Creek are 78.0% higher than the Rest of Qld average, providing more options for prospective buyers despite a recent slowdown in building activity. Furthermore, recent construction has consisted entirely of detached houses, maintaining the low-density character of the neighborhood and appealing to buyers seeking larger home sites. The presence of 428 people per single dwelling approval highlights the relatively quiet nature of current local development. Based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Ooralea - Bakers Creek is projected to add 1,930 residents by 2041. Although local building activity is aligned with these demographic forecasts, purchasers could face more competitive market conditions as the population increases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ooralea - Bakers Creek, worth an estimated $676 million. A further 75 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $19 billion. 30 are already under construction and 31 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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Local infrastructure projects, major planning initiatives, and construction works represent key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 22 developments that are expected to influence the local area. Principal projects include the Mackay Technology Park, The Gardens at Ooralea, the Ooralea Local Plan, and the Mackay Aquatic and Recreation Complex (Mackay ARC), with the accompanying list highlighting the most significant initiatives.
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Mackay Technology Park
Queensland Government led technology and industrial precinct within the Mackay State Development Area supporting biomanufacturing, renewable energy, sustainable aviation fuel and advanced manufacturing. The Mackay SDA was declared in February 2024 and its Development Scheme was approved in September 2024. Infrastructure planning to activate the precinct is underway, with opportunities centred on the Racecourse Mill and Rosella precincts.
Ooralea Waters
Ooralea Waters is a fully integrated masterplanned residential community near Mackay, set on the shoreline of Bakers Creek, comprising approximately 2,500 low to medium density home sites. The estate offers absolute waterfront access, 80 acres of parklands, playgrounds, a melaleuca forest, and a future retail convenience centre. Developed by SIG Group, the project has active construction across multiple stages, with earthworks and sewer works complete for Stage 7 and Stage 8 now selling. Display homes are open, showcasing partnerships with regional builders.
The Gardens at Ooralea
The Gardens at Ooralea is Mackay's newest premier residential estate in the heart of Ooralea, featuring large premium blocks from 590mý to 880mý. The development includes multiple stages with a total of approximately 62 lots (Stage 1 released and Stage 2 comprising 29 residential lots). Civil and operational works are underway following development approvals.
Mackay Educational Precinct
Consolidated education hub in Mackay bringing together state education services with TAFE and university pathways. The initiative focuses on industry-aligned training and higher education in mining, agriculture and marine sciences, delivered through precinct-style collaboration between Queensland Department of Education, TAFE Queensland and CQUniversity.
Ooralea Local Plan
A strategic local plan prepared by Mackay Regional Council to guide urban development in the Ooralea area. Key features include a proposed mixed-use Major Centre, Specialised Centre (Homemaker Centre), interconnected walkable neighborhoods, open spaces, integration with surrounding infrastructure like Central Queensland University, and a simple, functional road network. The plan informed the Mackay Region Planning Scheme 2017.
Mackay Aquatic and Recreation Complex (Mackay ARC)
Completed multi-sport precinct on CQUniversity's Ooralea campus featuring a FINA-approved 50m pool, covered 25m pool, learn-to-swim pool, synthetic athletics track and multi-use spaces. The $23.9m project was co-funded by Mackay Regional Council and the Australian Government with land provided by CQUniversity.
Mackay Airport Redevelopment
A $60 million major redevelopment program transforming key facilities. Includes a $20 million runway overlay, $3 million terminal enhancement with increased capacity, a 190-space car park expansion, and the $32 million Milton Precinct commercial development.
Resources Centre of Excellence Stage 2 - Future Industries Hub
The Future Industries Hub is the completed Stage 2 expansion of the Resources Centre of Excellence (RCOE) in Mackay. Completed in 2025, it features a pilot processing plant (Flexi-Lab) for critical minerals, flexible meeting and training spaces, administration areas, and industrial tenancies. The facility supports emerging industries including critical minerals processing, advanced manufacturing, bio-futures, and tailings reprocessing, fostering collaboration between industry, researchers, and education providers to drive economic diversification and skilled job creation in the region.
3,827 residents of Ooralea - Bakers Creek are employed, from a labour force of 3,906. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 72.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,174, about 169% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is highly skilled with a strong concentration in industrial and manufacturing operations, alongside a low unemployment rate of 2.0% and an estimated annual jobs growth rate of 4.6%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,827, while the unemployment rate sat 1.9 percentage points lower than the Regional Qld average of 3.9%. The participation rate of 72.8% is also much higher than the 64.3% recorded across Regional Qld. Census records show that only 3.6% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by public health restrictions during the pandemic.
The top employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, mining, and retail trade. The mining sector is highly concentrated locally, employing workers at a rate 3.7 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.3% of employment, which is below the Regional Qld average of 4.5%. With a ratio of 2.0 workers for each resident at the time of the Census, the area acts as a regional employment center that draws in commuting workers from neighboring areas. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw employment expand by 4.6% and the total labor force grow by 5.7%, resulting in a 0.9 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same period in Regional Qld, employment grew by 0.1%, the labor force expanded by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate rose by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 help indicate future local demand patterns. These five and ten-year forecasts are aligned with the local employment distribution to estimate growth trajectories. Nationally, employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry mix suggests employment in Ooralea - Bakers Creek could grow by 5.8% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for specific local population growth models.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ooralea - Bakers Creek is $2,149 a week (about $112,000 a year), with median personal income at $946 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $68,877 a year against an average of $85,185. 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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The income levels in the Ooralea - Bakers Creek SA2 are positioned among the top brackets nationally, according to FY 2023 ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch. The median taxpayer income is $68,877 and the average income is $85,185, compared to Regional Qld averages of $53,146 and $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median income of approximately $76,701 and an average of $94,862 as of March 2026. According to the Census, household, family, and individual incomes place the area in the 74th percentile across Australia.
Looking at weekly earnings, 37.0% of the population (2,448 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which is similar to the wider region where 31.7% fall into this range. High-income earners making over $3,000 per week represent 30.3% of the community, demonstrating substantial financial capacity. Housing costs consume 13.6% of income, and strong overall earnings place local residents in the 78th percentile for disposable income, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 5th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ooralea - Bakers Creek had 1,980 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 0% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,820 a month. Rent absorbs 19.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in Ooralea - Bakers Creek consisted of 90.9% separate houses and 9.1% semi-detached dwellings, apartments, or other structures, compared to Regional Qld where separate houses made up 76.4% and alternative structures comprised 23.6%. The home ownership rate stood at 29.7%, which was lower than the regional average, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (43.8%) or rented (26.5%). The median mortgage payment of $1,820 per month was higher than the Regional Qld median of $1,655, while the median weekly rent of $410 also exceeded the regional figure of $345.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Ooralea - Bakers Creek are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ooralea - Bakers Creek counted 1,980 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,206 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 75.7%, consisting of couples with children at 36.2%, couples without children at 28.2%, and single-parent households at 9.9%. The remaining 24.3% are non-family households, which are composed of single-person households at 20.7% and group housing situations at 3.6%. The median household size is 2.7 residents, which is larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.2% of adults in Ooralea - Bakers Creek hold a university qualification, including 13.1% with a bachelor degree and 2.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 80% of areas nationally. A further 34.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 120 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 933 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 shows lower rates of tertiary education, with university qualification levels at 17.2% compared to the national average of 30.4%. This represents an area where focused educational programs could make a positive impact. Among those with university degrees, bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Technical and vocational qualifications are highly prevalent, with 42.3% of residents aged 15 and over holding these credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 7.5% and certificate-level training at 34.8%. Enrollment rates are high, with 32.0% of the population participating in formal education programs.
This group includes 12.4% in primary schools, 8.2% in secondary institutions, and 5.4% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ooralea - Bakers Creek reaches 11 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 160 services a week. The typical home sits about 530 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.8 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 services in Ooralea - Bakers Creek feature 11 active bus stops. These stops are served by 2 distinct routes that provide a total of 155 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents living an average of 526 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute outside the area, and private vehicles remain the primary mode of travel for 93% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.8 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. A relatively low proportion of 3.6% of residents worked from home, based on 2021 Census data collected during pandemic conditions.
Services run at an average frequency of 22 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 14 weekly arrivals at each individual transit stop.
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72.9% of residents in Ooralea - Bakers Creek report no long-term health condition. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.2 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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The area faces notable public health issues according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and the prevalence of chronic health conditions across various age groups, though private health insurance coverage is high at roughly 62% of the population (4,076 residents). This rate of coverage is higher than the 52.5% recorded in Regional Qld and the national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent medical issues, each affecting 6.8% of the population, whereas 72.9% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Health outcomes for residents under the age of 65 are better than average. Residents aged 65 and older represent 14.5% of the local population (961 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld proportion of 20.4%. Seniors in the area experience above-average health outcomes, with national rankings that exceed those of the local population as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Ooralea - Bakers Creek is largely Australian-born, at 84.3% of residents, with 11.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (29.7%) and English (26.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Ooralea - Bakers Creek is lower than average, with citizens making up 86.0% of the population, 84.3% born in Australia, and 88.1% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, representing 60.3% of residents, which is higher than the 52.2% average across Regional Qld. The top three ancestral backgrounds in Ooralea - Bakers Creek are Australian at 29.7%, English at 26.3%, and Irish at 7.3%. There are also distinct demographic variations compared to the broader region, with residents of Maltese ancestry representing 3.1% of the population (compared to 0.4% regionally), Filipino ancestry at 3.8% (compared to 0.9%), and Maori ancestry at 0.7% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ooralea - Bakers Creek is 36. 29.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 36 in Ooralea - Bakers Creek is lower than the Regional Qld average of 41 and slightly lower than the national median of 38. The 25 - 34 age group is highly represented at 15.7% of the population, while seniors in the 75 - 84 bracket are underrepresented at 4.6%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 12.2% to 13.4%, whereas the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 13.4% to 12.1%. Long-term modeling suggests the age distribution will change by 2041, with the 25 to 34 age group projected to grow by 39% (406 people) from 1,038 to 1,445, while the 5 to 14 group is expected to increase by a modest 7% (56 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ooralea - Bakers Creek
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 8 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 — 165 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,941 at the 2021 Census → 6,618 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 (312021350). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.