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Ormeau (West) - Yatala has an estimated 13,120 residents, up from 11,879 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,241 people, or 10.4%. Growth has averaged 1.8% a year over five years. 247 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 48.3% of that increase. That puts 282 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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Ormeau (West) - Yatala houses an estimated 13,120 residents as of Aug 2026 according to research from AreaSearch. This represents an addition of 1,241 people (10.4%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 11,879 people. Such growth has been calculated utilizing an estimated resident population count of 13,037 published by the ABS for June 2025 alongside 247 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. With 281 persons per square kilometer, the local density highlights generous personal space and scope for future expansion. Surpassing both the national figure and the 9.4% recorded across Rest of Qld, the 10.4% expansion since the 2021 census positions Ormeau (West) - Yatala among the leading regional growth pockets.
International arrivals served as the principal catalyst, generating roughly 48.3% of total population increases in recent times, supplemented by positive inflows from interstate migration and natural growth. Projections compiled by ABS/Geoscience Australia (issued in 2024 using 2022 as a base year) are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. Whenever an SA2 is omitted or dates extend past 2032, figures rely on the Queensland State Government SA2 series published in 2023 from 2021 benchmark data. Because state datasets omit demographic age breakdowns, AreaSearch applies age-cohort distribution weightings derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections published in 2023 from 2022 data. Anticipated demographic shifts suggest non-metropolitan expansion will exceed median levels, with the local count projected to expand by 1,715 persons by 2041 relative to latest annual ERP population figures, establishing an overall rise of 12.4% throughout the 16 years.
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169 new dwellings have been approved in Ormeau (West) - Yatala over the past five years, an average of 33 a year. That places the area in the 58th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 34 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 94% 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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Over the preceding 5 financial years, residential approvals in Ormeau (West) - Yatala have averaged roughly 33 dwellings annually, accumulating to 169 homes. With approximately 6.5 new residents arriving each year for every dwelling completed between FY-22 and FY-26 across the past 5 financial years, incoming demand substantially outstrips fresh supply, typically driving up real estate values and intensifying competition among purchasers. Concurrently, average construction values for newly built properties stand at $353,000, which sits below the broader regional standard and points to relatively accessible entry points for buyers. Commercial activity remains subdued, evidenced by only $1.5 million in commercial building approvals registered during the current financial year.
Per capita development intensity in Ormeau (West) - Yatala lags significantly behind Rest of Qld, trailing the regional benchmark by 66.0%. This constrained delivery of new stock tends to bolster buyer interest and pricing for established residences. Building rates are similarly trailing the nationwide norm, highlighting the mature footprint of the suburb alongside probable planning constraints. Detached houses account for 94.0% of new residential approvals while attached dwellings represent 6.0%, reinforcing a low-density character centered on freestanding properties tailored to buyers seeking spacious environments. A subdued building climate is further demonstrated by an estimated 488 people per dwelling approval across the locality. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Ormeau (West) - Yatala is slated to gain 1,632 residents by 2041. While residential construction currently tracks projected population growth at an acceptable rate, prospective buyers could encounter heightened market competition as community numbers expand.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ormeau (West) - Yatala, worth an estimated $10.1 billion. A further 89 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $46.1 billion. 27 are already under construction and 37 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic planning policies, major civil works, and infrastructure upgrades exert a profound effect on regional development trajectories. AreaSearch has pinpointed 31 projects expected to influence the local area. Notable initiatives include the Vantage Yatala development, Ormeau Community Hub, Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail alongside Coomera Connector Stage 1 Corridor Upgrades, and the Yatala Enterprise Area Industry Amendment (Planning Scheme), with prominent projects outlined below.
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Vantage Yatala
Vantage Yatala is a $300 million, 60-hectare master-planned industrial precinct featuring 5 Star Green Star targeted warehouses. The estate includes 2.3 hectares of green open space, a 3km walking path, outdoor gym, and a full basketball court. Key tenants include Goodyear, National Tiles, and PFG Australia. Stage 3 works are currently progressing with the latest speculative developments scheduled for completion into 2027.
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.
Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail and Coomera Connector Stage 1 Corridor Upgrades
A major South East Queensland transport corridor program combining Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail and Coomera Connector Stage 1. The rail project duplicates the 20 km Kuraby to Beenleigh corridor from two to four tracks, upgrades stations, improves active transport links, and removes five level crossings, while Coomera Connector Stage 1 delivers a 16 km motorway corridor between Coomera and Nerang.
Shadowbox Studios Gold Coast Film Production Facility
Shadowbox Studios is developing a world-class screen production facility on a 22-hectare city-owned site in Yatala as the anchor of the broader 51.6-hectare Gold Coast Screen Industry Precinct, rezoned by the Queensland Government in September 2025. The precinct will feature 10 fully soundproofed soundstages (562,000 sq ft total footprint), production offices, workshops, a backlot, and training and education facilities. Phase 1 (six sound stages, offices and backlot) is targeted for a 2028 opening with construction commencing in 2026.The studio is expected to generate over 3,400 direct and indirect jobs and contribute approximately $195 million annually to the Australian economy.
Yatala Enterprise Area Industry Amendment (Planning Scheme)
A comprehensive amendment to the Gold Coast City Planning Scheme governing the 3,305-hectare Yatala Enterprise Area. The update introduces a new Innovation zone for the Gold Coast Screen Industry Precinct (51.6 hectares), consolidates High Impact Industry zoning to the eastern side of the M1, and updates the Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP) to support long-term industrial growth and employment through 2041.
Kinross Road Residential Estate (AVJennings)
Kinross Road Residential Estate is a significant land release by AVJennings within the Mount Cotton and Thornlands growth corridor. The project is supported by 35.5 million AUD in federal funding from the Housing Support Program, as well as allocations in the Redland City Council 2025-2026 Budget for critical infrastructure including road upgrades, footpaths, and stormwater drainage. The development offers elevated homesites integrated with rehabilitated bushland corridors and is part of a broader structure plan expected to deliver approximately 500 new dwellings to the region.
55 Pagan Road, Yatala Residential Subdivision
A 20.45-hectare residential subdivision located in the Brisbane-Gold Coast corridor. The project involves the creation of 14 semi-rural lots ranging from 4,118 square meters to 1.2 hectares. The site is currently being marketed for house and land packages and is positioned near the Norfolk Village State School catchment area.
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.
7,593 residents of Ormeau (West) - Yatala are employed, from a labour force of 7,766. Unemployment sits at 2.2%, with participation at 75.8%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 15,652, about 119% 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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A highly capable talent base characterizes Ormeau (West) - Yatala, highlighted by strong concentration in building trades, an unemployment level sitting at only 2.2%, and an estimated 3.2% rise in employment over the preceding twelve months. By March 2026, employed residents reached 7,593, while local unemployment remained 1.7% lower than the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld. Labor force participation is also notably elevated at 75.8%, well above the 64.2% figure for Regional Qld. Census records indicate that 15.2% of workers operated from home, a moderate proportion that should be evaluated in the context of Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local workers consist of construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Specialization in construction is especially pronounced, capturing an employment share 1.5 times the regional norm. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.2% of workers, compared to 4.5% regionally. The presence of 1.0 workers per resident at the time of the Census underscores strong availability of jobs within the district. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that both total employment and the labor pool expanded by 3.2% over the 12-month period, leaving local joblessness essentially flat. In contrast, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1% and the labor force increase by 0.3%, accompanied by a 0.1 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce requirements for Ormeau (West) - Yatala. Spanning five and ten-year horizons, these figures are mapped to the local industry base to gauge growth trajectories. Although nationwide employment is projected to climb 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sector-specific expansion varies considerably. Applying these industry weightings to the workforce structure of Ormeau (West) - Yatala indicates local employment could rise by 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (noting this represents a simple weighted extrapolation for illustration rather than a localized population forecast).
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Median household income in Ormeau (West) - Yatala is $2,241 a week (about $117,000 a year), with median personal income at $903 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,293 a year against an average of $69,496. 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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Postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 reveal a median taxpayer earnings figure of $58,293 and an average of $69,496 in the Ormeau (West) - Yatala SA2. These figures sit slightly above the nationwide standard, while outpacing Regional Qld where median and average incomes stood at $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Accounting for an 11.36% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modeled figures reach approximately $64,915 for median income and $77,391 on average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and personal earnings within the 73rd percentile across Australia.
Looking at distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band accounts for 39.3% of local earners (5,156 individuals), mirroring broader territorial patterns where 31.7% occupy this bracket. Solid financial fundamentals are underscored by 31.7% of households generating over $3,000 each week, driving robust consumer demand. While residential expenses absorb 15.5% of income, strong remuneration places disposable funds at the 80th percentile, positioning the district in the 6th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ormeau (West) - Yatala had 3,639 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 2% apartments. 57% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 81% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.6%. 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 most recent Census, the local housing landscape in Ormeau (West) - Yatala was composed of 94.4% separate houses and 5.6% other dwellings (including semi-detached units, apartments, and alternative structures), contrasting with Regional Qld where standalone houses accounted for 76.4% and other dwellings made up 23.6%. Outright home ownership in Ormeau (West) - Yatala trailed Regional Qld at 24.1%, while properties held under a mortgage stood at 56.7% and tenant-occupied rentals comprised 19.2%. Monthly mortgage payments showed a median of $2,000, exceeding the Regional Qld baseline of $1,655, while weekly median rent reached $450 compared to $345 regionally.
On a countrywide scale, mortgage costs in Ormeau (West) - Yatala surpass the Australian median of $1,863, and typical rent sits noticeably higher than the national standard of $375.
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Ormeau (West) - Yatala counted 3,639 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,019 today, averaging 3.2 people each. 48% are couples with children, more than in 93% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 11% 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 constitute the vast majority of local domestic arrangements at 87.2%, consisting of 47.7% couples with children, 27.5% couples without children, and 11.3% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 12.8%, split between lone person households at 10.9% and group households at 1.8%. Typical household occupancy is 3.2 people, tracking above the Regional Qld benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.6% of adults in Ormeau (West) - Yatala hold a university qualification, including 13.5% with a bachelor degree and 3.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,645 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,029 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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Attainment levels for higher education present an area for development, with university qualifications held by 18.6% of residents compared to the Australian average of 30.4%, creating opportunities for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees form the largest tertiary segment at 13.5%, while postgraduate qualifications account for 3.2% and graduate diplomas represent 1.9%. Vocational and technical qualifications are widespread, with 43.5% of individuals aged 15+ holding practical credentials, including 12.7% with advanced diplomas and 30.8% holding certificates. Engagement in formal study is strong throughout the community, with 32.3% of the population actively pursuing education.
This cohort includes 12.1% attending primary schools, 10.1% enrolled in secondary education, and 4.2% engaged in tertiary studies.
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Getting around Ormeau (West) - Yatala means driving: households keep an average of 2.1 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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72.4% of residents in Ormeau (West) - Yatala report no long-term health condition. 4.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators across Ormeau (West) - Yatala reflect favorable outcomes based on mortality statistics and chronic disease tracking from AreaSearch. The occurrence of typical medical conditions remains modest across the broader community, though higher than the national standard within elderly, vulnerable demographics, while private medical coverage encompasses roughly 54% of residents (~7,071 people), marginally outpacing the typical SA2 area. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, documented among 7.7% and 7.8% of the populace respectively. Meanwhile, 72.4% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, exceeding the 67.6% recorded throughout Regional Qld.
Health indicators are notably strong among residents under 65. The cohort aged 65 and over comprises 11.8% of the local population (1,545 people), which is lower than the 20.3% observed across Regional Qld, though tracking behind nationwide benchmarks relative to the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Ormeau (West) - Yatala is largely Australian-born, at 75.8% of residents, with 8.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.8%) and Australian (28.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural metrics within Ormeau (West) - Yatala align closely with broader regional standards, with Australian citizens making up 86.0% of residents, 75.8% born domestically, and 91.5% using solely English in the household. Christianity stands as the predominant faith, practiced by 48.2% of the local community. The most notable statistical divergence occurs in the Other religious category, which accounts for 0.9% locally versus 0.8% across Regional Qld. English (30.8%), Australian (28.0%), and Scottish (7.1%) constitute the three primary parental ancestries reported across Ormeau (West) - Yatala. Distinct demographic variances are also evident among specific backgrounds: New Zealand ancestry represents 1.6% locally compared to 0.9% regionally, Maori heritage comprises 2.2% versus 0.8%, and South Australian ancestry accounts for 1.0% against 0.5% in the wider region.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ormeau (West) - Yatala is 36. 26.1% 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 demographic profile of Ormeau (West) - Yatala blends a substantial youth demographic with established middle-aged parents. Estimates updated to August 2026 show children and young adults (0 - 24) representing 36.4% of the population, compared to 29.6% across Regional Qld, whereas seniors and retirees (65+) account for only 11.8% against 20.4% regionally. The median age is estimated at 36 as at August 2026 by AreaSearch, remaining identical to the 2021 Census reading and sitting 5 years younger than the 41 recorded across Regional Qld at that Census. Since the Census, the proportion of residents aged 65+ has increased from 10.3% to an estimated 11.8%.
By 2041, individuals aged 25 - 44 are projected to drive the bulk of numeric expansion by adding 695 residents (20%) to total 4,122, while retiree and senior segments will experience the fastest relative growth, rising 28% to reach 1,975 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ormeau (West) - Yatala
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 12 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 247 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,879 at the 2021 Census → 13,120 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 (309071553). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.