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Ooralea - Bakers Creek has an estimated 6,616 residents, up from 5,941 at the 2021 Census — a change of 675 people, or 11.4%. Growth has averaged 2.7% a year over five years, faster than 75% of areas nationally. 162 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count in Ooralea - Bakers Creek reaches roughly 6,616 by Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 675 residents (11.4%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 5,941 people. Such an adjustment is determined utilizing the ABS estimated resident population figure of 6,600 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 162 validated new addresses identified following the Census count. This headcount generates a spatial density of 135 persons per square kilometer, ensuring considerable room per resident and opportunities for subsequent urban expansion. Outperforming both its broader SA3 area (7.0%) and wider SA4 region, the locality's 11.4% expansion since the 2021 census establishes it as a regional frontrunner in demographic gains.
Inbound interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 47.8% of recent population increases, although natural increase and overseas arrivals also provided positive support. SA2 demographic projections released in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, centered on 2022 baseline figures, are incorporated into AreaSearch modeling. Where locations lack this coverage, or across periods past post-2032, Queensland State Government SA2 forward projections published in 2023 utilizing 2021 data points are utilized instead. Because these state figures omit age cohort breakdowns, AreaSearch implements proportional growth weightings aligned with 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 benchmarks across each demographic band. Looking ahead, the district is slated for notable population expansion placing it within the highest national regional quartile, with projections indicating an influx of 1,904 persons through to 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing an overall expansion of 28.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
148 new dwellings have been approved in Ooralea - Bakers Creek over the past five years, an average of 29 a year. That places the area in the 74th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 30 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. 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 planning activity across Ooralea - Bakers Creek averages approximately 29 residential approvals annually, delivering 148 dwellings over the recent 5 financial years. With an inflow averaging 5.5 new residents annually per completed dwelling throughout the prior 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local housing demand heavily outpaces newly created supply, a dynamic that typically spurs price appreciation and competitive buyer behavior, even as construction costs average $411,000 per home—under regional benchmarks—providing relatively cost-effective purchasing opportunities. Furthermore, local commercial development permits have reached $83.3 million during this financial year, underscoring substantial non-residential investment.
Compared with Rest of Qld, construction activity across Ooralea - Bakers Creek tracking at 36.0% above the per-capita regional benchmark across the 5 year period delivers adequate buyer availability while bolstering local real estate values. Furthermore, residential development has consisted entirely of standalone detached houses, maintaining the community's spacious character and appealing to purchasers seeking lower density living. The presence of roughly 340 residents per building permit underlines the subdued, low-density pace of building approvals. Demographic outlooks project that Ooralea - Bakers Creek will add 1,888 residents moving towards 2041 based on the most current AreaSearch quarterly figures. If existing construction volumes remain unchanged, dwelling creation may fall behind population influx, creating tighter market conditions for buyers and exerting upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Ooralea - Bakers Creek
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
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 $19.1 billion. 28 are already under construction and 32 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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Regional development and socioeconomic trajectory are heavily shaped by strategic public works, key developments, and local planning frameworks. A total of 22 impactful projects have been cataloged by AreaSearch within the surrounding area. Prominent undertakings feature the Mackay Technology Park, The Gardens at Ooralea, the Ooralea Local Plan, as well as the Mackay Aquatic and Recreation Complex (Mackay ARC), with key regional projects outlined below.
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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 73.0%. 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 11,170, 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 labour market in Ooralea - Bakers Creek is characterized by a skilled resident profile with prominent industrial and manufacturing employment, an unemployment rate standing at only 2.0%, and annual employment expansion estimated at 4.6%. By March 2026, employed residents reached 3,827 individuals, keeping local unemployment 1.9% below the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld, while the labour force participation rate reached an elevated 73.0% against 64.2% across Regional Qld. Census records indicated that merely 3.6% of employed locals worked remotely from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time warrant consideration.
Key employment sectors for the resident workforce comprise health care & social assistance, mining, alongside retail trade. Mining demonstrates exceptional local prominence, engaging workers at 3.7 times the regional incidence rate. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.3% of resident employment, trailing the 4.5% seen across Regional Qld. Recording 2.0 jobs per resident during the Census, the locality operates as a regional employment destination, containing more positions than resident workers and drawing commuters from neighboring communities. According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM releases, the annual cycle recorded an employment lift of 4.6% alongside a 5.7% expansion in the labour force, which together raised the unemployment rate by 0.9 percentage points. In comparison, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% increase in employment, a 0.3% rise in the labour pool, and a 0.1 percentage points uptick in unemployment. National workforce projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future labour trends for Ooralea - Bakers Creek. These models, spanning five and ten-year horizons, are mapped to the local industry distribution to gauge potential workforce shifts. Across Australia, total employment is projected to climb 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across separate sectors. Applying these specific sectoral trends to the Ooralea - Bakers Creek employment structure projects local job volumes to expand by 5.8% across five years and 12.6% over ten years (serving as a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes without factoring in local demographic projections).
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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AreaSearch evaluations of ATO records for financial year 2023 place Ooralea - Bakers Creek SA2 earnings at very high tiers nationally, displaying a median figure of $68,877 and an average of $85,185. These metrics substantially exceed Regional Qld, where the median stands at $53,146 and the average is $66,593. Factoring in an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $76,701 for the median and $94,862 for the average as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings situated the community near the 74th percentile nationwide.
Income distributions reveal 37.0% of residents (2,447 individuals) earning within the weekly range of $1,500 - 2,999, aligning closely with the 31.7% registered across the broader region. Upper-bracket earners are heavily represented, with 30.3% receiving weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, underpinning strong consumer capacity. Residential housing absorbs 13.6% of household income, placing local disposable earnings at the 78th percentile, while the district ranks in the 5th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
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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According to the latest Census, housing stock in Ooralea - Bakers Creek was divided into 90.9% separate houses and 9.1% alternative formats like townhouses, apartments, and other dwellings, contrasting with Regional Qld where houses accounted for 76.4% and other residences 23.6%. Outright home ownership in Ooralea - Bakers Creek was lower than the regional rate at 29.7%, whereas the balance of dwellings had a mortgage (43.8%) or was leased by renters (26.5%). Median mortgage commitments stood at $1,820 per month and median weekly rental costs were $410, surpassing the Regional Qld averages of $1,655 and $345.
On a national scale, local monthly mortgage payments sit below the Australian benchmark of $1,863, while local rents exceed the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ooralea - Bakers Creek counted 1,980 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,205 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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Family units constitute the predominant living arrangement at 75.7% of all residences, consisting of couples with children (36.2%), couples without offspring (28.2%), and single parent families (9.9%). Non-family dwellings make up the remaining 24.3%, consisting of lone person households (20.7%) and group share arrangements (3.6%). The typical household size sits at 2.7 people, exceeding the 2.5 person average found across Regional Qld.
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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Tertiary educational attainment within the locality is relatively subdued, with higher education degrees held by 17.2% of residents compared to the 30.4% Australian benchmark, presenting target areas for educational enrichment programs. Among degree holders, Bachelor degrees comprise 13.1%, postgraduate degrees represent 2.4%, and graduate diplomas account for 1.7%. Conversely, vocational and technical credentials are widespread, with 42.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, including advanced diplomas (7.5%) and certificates (34.8%). Study engagement across the district remains substantial, with 32.0% of the resident base pursuing formal education. This enrollment encompasses 12.4% attending primary school, 8.2% in secondary education, and 5.4% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ooralea - Bakers Creek reaches 10 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 transit infrastructure within Ooralea - Bakers Creek incorporates 10 operating stops that accommodate bus transit. These locations are connected via 2 distinct transit routes, which deliver 155 weekly passenger services in aggregate. General transit accessibility is considered moderate, with local dwellings typically situated 526 meters from the closest boarding point. Serving primarily as a commuter suburb, outward travel is largely private-vehicle oriented, with cars utilized for 93% of journeys. Average household motor vehicle ownership stands at 1.8 per residence, tracking above regional figures, while a minor 3.6% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census under potential pandemic influences.
Transit route frequency averages 22 scheduled trips daily across the entire network, providing roughly 15 weekly departures for each individual stop location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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Health considerations in Ooralea - Bakers Creek, evaluated by AreaSearch through morbidity, chronic illness, and mortality indices, indicate regular incidence of standard chronic conditions across younger and older demographics, while private medical coverage is notably strong at roughly 62% of the local population (4,075 people). This exceeds the 52.5% rate found in Regional Qld and the 55.7% recorded nationwide. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the leading reported medical diagnoses locally, each affecting 6.8% and 6.8% of the populace, while 72.9% of residents reported having no diagnosed health conditions, comparing favorably to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Residents aged under 65 exhibit superior overall health metrics. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 14.2% of the population (938 people), sitting below the 20.3% observed across Regional Qld, and this cohort demonstrates favorable health outcomes that exceed regional and national benchmarks.
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 within Ooralea - Bakers Creek is lower than standard benchmarks, with Australian citizens comprising 86.0% of the populace, 84.3% born domestically, and 88.1% using exclusively English in their households. Christianity constitutes the leading religious affiliation, representing 60.3% of the resident base, which is above the 52.2% seen throughout Regional Qld. Evaluating parental birthplace reveals the three most common ancestry backgrounds to be Australian (29.7%), English (26.3%), and Irish (7.3%). Distinct ethnic variations also emerge locally, including a higher proportion of residents claiming Maltese ancestry at 3.1% (versus 0.4% regionally) and Filipino lineage at 3.8% (versus 0.9%), alongside Maori ancestry accounting for 0.7% (compared to 0.8% in the broader region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ooralea - Bakers Creek is 36. 28.5% 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 structure of Ooralea - Bakers Creek skews comparatively young. Based on projections to August 2026, 31.2% of the population comprises individuals aged 25 - 44, outpacing the 25.5% share across Regional Qld, whereas seniors aged 65+ account for only 14.2%, compared to 20.4% across the wider region. AreaSearch calculates the median resident age at 36 as of August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and remaining 5 years younger than the Regional Qld median of 41 recorded at that time. Projections to 2041 anticipate young to middle aged adults driving overall population volume with an increase of 649 residents (31%) to reach 2,716, while the fastest proportional expansion is anticipated among retirees and seniors aged 65+, expanding by 50% to 1,408.
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 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 | Jul 2026 3 months ago 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 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 — 162 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,941 at the 2021 Census → 6,616 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 (312021350). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.