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Ormeau (East) - Stapylton has an estimated 12,182 residents, up from 10,681 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,501 people, or 14.1%. Growth has averaged 2.5% a year over five years, faster than 82% of areas nationally. 351 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 476 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 conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Ormeau (East) - Stapylton stands at approximately 12,182 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,501 people (14.1%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 10,681 people. The fluctuation is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 12,022 from June 2025 and 351 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. With this population level, the density is 475 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and space for subsequent expansion. The 14.1% expansion rate of Ormeau (East) - Stapylton since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of Qld (9.2%) and the national benchmark, establishing the community as a regional growth leader.
Natural increase was the main contributor, accounting for roughly 39.1% of the overall population rise in recent times, though other contributors such as overseas and interstate migration also remained positive. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 localities, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, and for timeframes beyond 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and grounded in 2021 data are utilized. Because these state-level projections omit age breakdowns, AreaSearch scales cohort growth proportionally based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections using 2022 baseline data. Looking ahead, substantial expansion is anticipated within the top quarter of non-metropolitan regions in Australia, with the local population projected to increase by 3,824 persons to 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, indicating a total growth of 30.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
245 new dwellings have been approved in Ormeau (East) - Stapylton over the past five years, an average of 49 a year. That places the area in the 87th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 34 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 53, broadly in line with 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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Ormeau (East) - Stapylton averages approximately 49 residential building approvals annually, with 245 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 49 registered in FY-26 so far. Because the area has averaged 5.7 new residents for each completed dwelling over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the supply rate is lagging behind local demand, which tends to intensify buyer competition and elevate prices, while newly constructed properties have a mean value of $230,000—below the wider region's averages—offering more affordable options for purchasers.
Furthermore, commercial approvals amounting to $4.9 million have been documented this financial year, highlighting that the locality remains predominantly residential. Relative to Rest of Qld, Ormeau (East) - Stapylton exhibits quiet development activity, sitting 53.0% below regional average per person. This limited construction pipeline typically supports demand and valuations for established housing, even though building volumes have risen recently. Furthermore, recent construction projects have consisted solely of detached houses, maintaining the low-density profile of the neighborhood and attracting buyers seeking space. Representing approximately 187 people per dwelling approval, Ormeau (East) - Stapylton exhibits the key features of an expanding area. Long-term forecasts indicate that Ormeau (East) - Stapylton will add 3,664 residents by 2041 according to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures. With the current pace of building activity, the supply of housing may struggle to keep up with population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ormeau (East) - Stapylton, worth an estimated $717 million. A further 101 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $29.7 billion. 27 are already under construction and 40 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and retail. 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 developments, major projects, and planning changes are highly influential factors in regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 28 projects that are expected to impact the local area. Some of the key developments include the Ormeau Rail Facility under the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program, the upgrade of the Ormeau Goldmine Road and Lahrs Road intersection, the Montaine Park project on Eggersdorf Road in Ormeau, and the AMARA Residential Community, with details of the most relevant projects provided below.
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Ormeau Rail Facility - Queensland Train Manufacturing Program
Construction is continuing on a 66-hectare rail maintenance and stabling facility at Ormeau for the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program. The facility will support 65 new six-car passenger trains and includes acoustic-proofed workshops, office facilities, internal access roads and train tracks, a train wash, stabling for up to 20 trains at a time, utilities, signalling and supporting infrastructure. The facility is designed for 24/7 operation and is expected to support up to 140 operational staff.
Ormeau Goldmine Road and Lahrs Road Intersection Upgrade
A two-stage intersection upgrade in Ormeau. Stage 1 at Lahrs Road was completed in July 2025. Stage 2, delivered by Transport and Main Roads as part of the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program, involves upgrading Goldmine Road with a new signalised intersection for the Ormeau rail facility entrance, dedicated turning lanes, pedestrian crossings, and improved flood resilience for the Bridge Creek culvert. Major construction for Stage 2 commenced in March 2026.
Montaine Park - Eggersdorf Road, Ormeau
Boutique residential estate of 51 detached double-storey homes on efficient 230sqm lots in Ormeau on Queensland's northern Gold Coast. Designed in a contemporary Mediterranean style with rendered facades, warm tones, and indoor-outdoor living focus. Built by VA Building Solutions using Big River Group framing and MaxiWall systems. Located close to Mother Teresa Primary School, M1 Motorway, and Ormeau Village shopping. One lot remaining as of early 2026.
AMARA Residential Community
AMARA is a completed boutique residential community of 180 turnkey designer homes by AVID Property Group (Villaworld Homes) in Ormeau, southeast Queensland. The $100 million development spans 32 hectares with over 40% dedicated to green space, parks, and conservation areas along the Pimpama River. All 180 homes are now sold and settled, with the community recognised for its Six Leaf EnviroDevelopment certification. Located midway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast with direct M1 access.
Beenleigh-Redland Bay Road Upgrade
The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is planning upgrades to the 16.5km Beenleigh-Redland Bay Road corridor between California Creek Road and Mount Cotton Road. Improvements under investigation include widening from 2 to 4 lanes, intersection upgrades, active transport improvements, fauna passage provisions at California Creek, and route lighting enhancements. The upgrade will provide critical connections to future stages of the Coomera Connector and support growth in the South East Queensland region. Community consultation closed September 2024, with the preliminary evaluation expected to be finalised by end of 2024.Further detailed planning and construction are subject to future funding approval. The project is fully funded by the Queensland Government (Investment ID 2748780).
Ormeau Hills Estate
A master-planned residential estate in Ormeau Hills, commenced in 1994, featuring approximately 430 generous lots averaging 900 square metres. The estate includes single detached homes, tennis and netball courts, bicycle tracks, parkland, gazebo, and barbecue areas. Underground power, piped natural gas, and strict design covenants underpin the community's quality. Located 25 minutes from both Brisbane and the Gold Coast, the estate is now fully built out.
Ormeau Community Hub
The Ormeau Community Hub is a major $50 million social infrastructure project planned by the City of Gold Coast to provide enhanced community services and civic spaces. The project aims to deliver modern meeting facilities, integrated library services, and multi-purpose community areas to support the rapid population growth in the northern Gold Coast corridor.
Sovereign Estate
Masterplanned residential community of 84 stylish family homes in the thriving Northern Gold Coast corridor. The estate features three and four bedroom homes with two living areas, two bathrooms and garaging, within walking distance to Ormeau Woods State School and short drive to Westfield Coomera Town Centre. Easy commute access to Brisbane and Gold Coast.
6,626 residents of Ormeau (East) - Stapylton are employed, from a labour force of 6,837. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 73.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 15,624, about 128% 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 labor force in Ormeau (East) - Stapylton is evenly distributed between white and blue collar occupations, with the construction sector showing particularly strong representation. The area has an unemployment rate of just 3.1% and saw an estimated employment growth of 3.3% over the prior year. In March 2026, there were 6,626 employed residents, reflecting an unemployment rate 0.8% below the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, while the workforce participation rate was high at 73.3% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a moderate 13.7% of the workforce worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The workforce shows a clear specialization in construction, with its share of employment reaching 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is less common, employing only 0.6% of the workforce in Ormeau (East) - Stapylton compared to 4.5% in Regional Qld. Recording 1.1 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, the locality serves as a employment hub, hosting more jobs than working residents and drawing commuters from neighboring communities. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, employment rose by 3.3% and the total labor force grew by 3.2% over the 12 months to March 2026, which kept the unemployment rate stable. Over the same timeframe, Regional Qld experienced employment growth of 0.1%, labor force growth of 0.3%, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective local demand within Ormeau (East) - Stapylton. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with local employment statistics to project future patterns. While overall national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary by industry. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce mix suggests that employment in Ormeau (East) - Stapylton could increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ormeau (East) - Stapylton is $1,970 a week (about $102,000 a year), with median personal income at $854 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,881 a year against an average of $70,659. 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 most recent postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that incomes in the Ormeau (East) - Stapylton SA2 exceed the national average, with a median of $58,881 and an average of $70,659. In comparison, Regional Qld recorded a median income of $53,146 and an average of $66,593. Incorporating Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023 yields estimated figures of approximately $65,570 for the median and $78,686 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household incomes in Ormeau (East) - Stapylton sit around the 61st percentile nationally.
Income distribution figures show that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket contains 41.2% of the local population (5,018 individuals), which aligns with the regional trend of 31.7% in the same category. Although housing expenses account for 18.6% of income, strong local earnings keep disposable income at the 60th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 5th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ormeau (East) - Stapylton had 3,386 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 1% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $440 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month, a total housing cost higher than 86% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Ormeau (East) - Stapylton at the time of the last Census consisted of 92.4% detached houses and 7.6% alternative housing types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwellings, compared to Regional Qld where detached houses made up 76.4% and other dwellings accounted for 23.6%. Home ownership rates in Ormeau (East) - Stapylton were lower than the Regional Qld average at 17.8%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (43.2%) or rented (39.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,950 was higher than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, and the median weekly rent was $440 compared to $345 in Regional Qld.
Nationally, mortgage payments in Ormeau (East) - Stapylton exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ormeau (East) - Stapylton counted 3,386 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,862 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 87% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 15% 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 households represent the vast majority of local households at 82.3%, consisting of couples with children at 43.7%, couples without children at 23.4%, and single parent families at 14.5%. Non-family households account for the remaining 17.7%, with single-person households representing 14.7% and group households making up 2.8% of the total. The median household size of 3.0 people is larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.2% of adults in Ormeau (East) - Stapylton hold a university qualification, including 11.8% with a bachelor degree and 2.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.2% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,939 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,004 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 locality shows lower rates of higher education, with university attainment at 16.2%, which is below the national average of 30.4%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted local educational programs. Among those with university degrees, bachelor qualifications are the most common at 11.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 44.3% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications such as advanced diplomas (13.1%) and certificates (31.2%). A high proportion of residents are engaged in study, with 36.1% of the population enrolled in formal education.
This group includes 13.7% in primary school, 11.4% in high school, and 3.8% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ormeau (East) - Stapylton reaches 38 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 190 services a week. The typical home sits about 290 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.7 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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Analysis of local public transport shows 38 active bus stops operating in Ormeau (East) - Stapylton. These stops are served by 2 individual routes, which combine to deliver 188 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 286 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the district, and private cars remain the primary method of travel for 94% of residents. Car ownership averages 1.7 vehicles per household, which is higher than the regional average.
In addition, 13.7% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The average service frequency across all routes is 26 runs per day, which translates to approximately 4 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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70.7% of residents in Ormeau (East) - Stapylton report no long-term health condition. 5.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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 indicators are generally positive for the population of Ormeau (East) - Stapylton, with AreaSearch's study of mortality statistics and chronic illnesses showing outcomes that align closely with national averages. The prevalence of common medical issues is low in the broader community, though higher than national figures within older, vulnerable age groups. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is high, covering approximately 54% of the population (~6,590 people). The most prevalent health conditions recorded locally were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 9.2 and 8.9% of residents respectively. Conversely, 70.7% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% in Regional Qld.
Health outcomes for working-age residents are typical. Residents aged 65 and over make up 10.0% of the population (1,219 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld average of 20.4%. Health outcomes among older residents present some difficulties and rank lower nationally than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Ormeau (East) - Stapylton is largely Australian-born, at 75.6% of residents, with 7.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.9%) and Australian (27.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Ormeau (East) - Stapylton exhibits cultural diversity metrics that are similar to the regional average, with citizens making up 81.8% of the population, 75.6% born in Australia, and 92.7% speaking only English at home. The most common religious affiliation is Christianity, which is adhered to by 47.7% of residents in Ormeau (East) - Stapylton, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding ancestry based on the birthplace of parents, the three most common heritages in Ormeau (East) - Stapylton are English at 29.9% of the population, Australian at 27.2%, and Scottish at 7.0%.
There are also distinct differences in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds, with New Zealand ancestry overrepresented at 2.2% of the population compared to 0.9% regionally, Maori ancestry at 3.0% compared to 0.8% regionally, and Samoan ancestry at 0.9% compared to 0.2% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ormeau (East) - Stapylton is 32, younger than 92% of areas nationally. 30.7% 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 median age in Ormeau (East) - Stapylton is 32 years, which is lower than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national median of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, the area has a higher proportion of residents in the 35 - 44 age bracket (16.7%) but fewer people aged 65 - 74 (5.4%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 13.3% to 15.0%, and the 45 to 54 cohort increased from 11.7% to 12.8%, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 18.7% to 15.2%.
Demographic projections indicate that the age profile will change by 2041, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to show the strongest growth at 52%, adding 988 residents to reach a total of 2,902.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ormeau (East) - Stapylton
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 | Apr 2026 4 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 Apr 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 — 351 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,681 at the 2021 Census → 12,182 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 (309071552). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.