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Oxley (Qld) has an estimated 9,439 residents, up from 8,578 at the 2021 Census — a change of 861 people, or 10.0%. Growth has averaged 1.9% a year over five years. 127 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 56.2% of that increase. That puts 1,364 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 of Oxley stands at approximately 9,439 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 861 residents (10.0%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a total of 8,578 individuals. The calculation relies on the ABS estimated resident population of 9,434 recorded in June 2025 and 127 validated new addresses registered after the Census. With these figures, the population density reaches 1,364 persons per square kilometer, a level that exceeds the typical density found among national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The local growth rate of 10.0% since the 2021 census surpassed both the regional SA3 average and the national benchmark (9.3%), positioning the area as a regional leader in population gains.
The primary catalyst for this demographic expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 56.2% of the total growth, though other components like natural increase and interstate relocations also registered positive contributions. Projections utilized by AreaSearch integrate the ABS/Geoscience Australia models published in 2024, using 2022 as the baseline year. In instances where specific SA2 areas lack coverage, or for periods extending past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (utilizing 2021 data) are employed. Since these state-level figures omit breakdowns by age, AreaSearch distributes cohort growth proportionally using the ABS Greater Capital Region projections from 2023, based on 2022 data. Future trends point to population gains that sit above the median of locations analyzed by AreaSearch, with expectations that the area will add 1,523 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, amounting to a 16.1% overall surge across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
215 new dwellings have been approved in Oxley (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 43 a year. That places the area in the 75th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 31 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 97% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 76, running ahead of 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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Residential development approvals in Oxley run at about 43 properties annually, accumulating to 215 dwellings over the previous 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 70 approvals have been documented so far. With an average influx of 3.9 new residents for each completed dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, demand remains well ahead of new completions, a scenario that typically drives upward pressure on prices and intensifies competition among buyers. The average estimated building cost of these new structures is $431,000, indicating a focus by builders on upscale, premium projects.
Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $15.3 million during the current financial year, pointing to steady development in the business sector. Relative to the wider Greater Brisbane region, building approvals in Oxley are moderately elevated, tracking at 29.0% above the regional per capita average over the 5 year period, which helps provide options for buyers while reinforcing local property valuations. The composition of new residential projects is heavily skewed toward detached houses at 97.0%, compared to only 3.0% for medium and high-density structures, preserving a low-density suburban character that appeals to families desiring extra space. The ratio of approximately 275 people per approval highlights a local market undergoing transition. Looking forward, projections based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch suggest Oxley will accommodate an additional 1,518 residents by 2041. Although construction activity is progressing in alignment with these anticipated population increases, prospective buyers are likely to encounter stiffer competition as the local population expands.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Oxley (Qld), worth an estimated $218 million. A further 62 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $33.1 billion. 16 are already under construction and 19 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 performance is highly sensitive to changes in public infrastructure, major projects, and zoning plans. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 19 projects expected to influence the local area. Among the key developments are Songbird Terraces, Oxley, the Oxley Priority Development Area, the Oxley Police Academy Relocation Business Case Project, and Regis Oxley, with the following details outlining the most significant initiatives.
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Oxley Priority Development Area
A 19-hectare Priority Development Area on the former Oxley Secondary College site, 11km southwest of Brisbane CBD. The Songbird Oxley estate delivers a residential community within a bushland setting, including detached house and land lots, terrace homes, retirement and ageing-in-place accommodation, a childcare centre and a community centre. The Rockpool aged care facility (150 beds) opened in early 2025, affordable housing lots are tenanted, and Honeycombes Property Group commenced construction of 34 terrace homes in December 2025.The community centre is targeted for construction commencement in July 2026.
Songbird Terraces, Oxley
Songbird Terraces is the final residential precinct within the Songbird Oxley master plan, featuring a collection of 34 bespoke 3 and 4 bedroom townhouses. The project offers luxury amenities, including a heated swimming pool, landscaped gardens, and a cafe, creating a tranquil and connected village lifestyle in Oxley.
Oxley Police Academy Relocation Project
Proposed relocation of the Queensland Police Academy from Oxley to the Wacol Police Precinct, delivering a modern police training campus with advanced recruit training facilities, crime scene simulators, operational training areas and supporting police functions. The business case has been completed and peer reviewed, with subsequent design and scope funding allocated. As of the 2026-27 Queensland Budget the project remains in planning, while recruit training continues to operate from the existing Oxley academy pending future construction.
Regis Oxley
A state-of-the-art six-storey residential aged care facility providing 150 beds for residential, respite, memory support, and palliative care. Opened in March 2025, the facility features small household resident communities, an on-site wellness and vitality centre, a hair salon, and the Esprit Cafe. Built by Rockpool Residential Aged Care and subsequently acquired by Regis Aged Care, the project achieved a 5-Star Green Star Rating equivalency and is integrated within the Songbird Oxley community.
Ipswich Motorway Upgrade: Rocklea to Darra (Remaining Sections)
Planning for the remaining sections of the Ipswich Motorway upgrade between Rocklea and Darra (Stages 2 and 3). This includes the upgrade of the Oxley Road Interchange (Stage 2) and the widening of the remaining motorway section from Oxley Road to the Centenary Motorway at Darra (Stage 3). The project aims to improve safety, capacity, and flood immunity across the Oxley Creek floodplain. While Stage 1 was completed in 2021, Stages 2 and 3 remain in the planning and business case phase with no construction funding committed as of mid-2026.
Oxley Stormwater Management System
Comprehensive stormwater management system integrated into the Songbird Oxley development. The project features a 25m wide overland flow channel, bio-retention and detention basins, and water quality treatment facilities designed to manage 1% AEP flood events. Civil works, including the drainage network and waterway corridor planting, are being delivered by Shadforth Civil as part of the Stage 2 infrastructure package.
Seventeen Mile Rocks Road Infrastructure Upgrade
Infrastructure improvements along Seventeen Mile Rocks Road to support the Songbird Oxley residential development and Oxley Priority Development Area (PDA). Works include road widening, excavation, and intersection management at the entry points of the 19-hectare precinct to accommodate increased traffic volumes from approximately 70 new residential lots and community facilities.
Arabella Townhomes
Arabella is a residential development of 170 three and four-bedroom double-storey townhomes adjacent to protected bushland in Oxley, Brisbane. The master-planned project features resort-style amenities including a swimming pool, barbecue area, and resident lounge.
5,633 residents of Oxley (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 5,742. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 76.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,508, about 90% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education and a strong contingent of professionals, alongside an unemployment rate of only 1.9% and an estimated annual job growth of 10.6%. As of March 2026, the employed population numbered 5,633 residents, while the unemployment rate remained 2.4% lower than the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%. Furthermore, the labor force participation rate stands at 76.3%, substantially higher than the 70.4% recorded for Greater Brisbane. Data from the Census indicates that a moderate 23.6% of working residents performed their jobs from home, though this figure should be interpreted with reference to pandemic lockdown measures.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. The concentration of workers in education & training is notably pronounced, registering at 1.4 times the average for the broader region. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing is less represented, accounting for 3.7% of workers compared to the regional benchmark of 5.6%. Comparing the size of the local working population at the Census to the number of jobs available locally suggests that a significant portion of residents travel to other districts for employment. An evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the number of employed residents grew by 10.6% and the total labor force grew by 10.1%, which led to a 0.4 percentage point reduction in unemployment. Over the same period, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.2%, the labor force expand by 3.4%, and unemployment tick up by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context regarding prospective demand trends in Oxley. These projections, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future patterns. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these growth trajectories vary widely by sector. Mapping these industry trends onto the local occupational structure suggests Oxley could see employment increases of 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Oxley (Qld) is $2,173 a week (about $113,000 a year), with median personal income at $979 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $67,339 a year against an average of $90,313. 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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Aggregated ATO statistics from financial year 2023 analyzed by AreaSearch show that income levels in the Oxley SA2 are exceptionally high compared to national standards. Taxpayers in the area recorded a median income of $67,339 and an average income of $90,313, outperforming the Greater Brisbane figures of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated figures for March 2026 would be roughly $74,989 for the median and $100,573 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes all placed high nationally, between the 76th and 76th percentiles.
The data shows that 34.6% of the population, or 3,265 individuals, have weekly earnings between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the wider region where 33.3% fall into this bracket. The local economy benefits from substantial affluence, with 31.7% of residents earning more than $3,000 weekly, which underpins demand for upscale retail and services. Housing expenses consume 15.0% of household income, and strong earning capacity puts residents in the 77th percentile for disposable income, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 7th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Oxley (Qld) had 3,027 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 82% detached houses and 3% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $405 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 18.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.2%. 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 mix consisted of 82.2% separate houses and 17.8% other dwelling types like townhouses and apartments, compared to the Brisbane metro distribution of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. The home ownership rate matched the metropolitan average at 25.6%, with mortgaged properties making up 43.7% and rental properties accounting for 30.8% of local homes. The median monthly payment for mortgage holders was higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863 at $2,000, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $405, compared to the metropolitan median of $380.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in the area exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and rent levels are higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Oxley (Qld) counted 3,027 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,331 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of local households at 74.9%, consisting of couples with children at 36.8%, couples without children at 25.5%, and single parent households at 11.3%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 25.1% of households, with lone person households representing 20.1% and group households making up 5.0%. The median household occupancy is 2.7 people, which is slightly larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
41.7% of adults in Oxley (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 27.4% with a bachelor degree and 9.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 18.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 414 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,047 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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Residents in Oxley demonstrate high levels of educational attainment relative to regional benchmarks, with 41.7% of individuals aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 18.8% in the wider SA4 region and 24.6% in the SA3 area. This educational profile leaves the community well-positioned to take advantage of knowledge-focused employment opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 27.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 9.9% and graduate diplomas at 4.4%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also common, with 27.6% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these fields, comprising advanced diplomas at 9.6% and certificates at 18.0%.
Participation in study is high throughout the community, with 31.6% of residents currently undertaking formal education. This group includes 10.1% enrolled in primary schools, 7.9% in secondary schools, and 7.9% engaged in higher education courses.
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Public transport in Oxley (Qld) reaches 44 stops on 95 routes, timetabled for about 3,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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An analysis of public transport options shows 44 active stops in Oxley, encompassing both bus and rail services. These stops support 95 distinct routes that manage a combined total of 3,436 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is favorable, with residents living an average of 213 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the area's residential nature, the majority of workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 79%, followed by trains at 15%. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles. Furthermore, 23.6% of employed residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.
Daily transit services average 490 trips across all active routes, which translates to roughly 78 weekly services per individual transit stop.
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71.8% of residents in Oxley (Qld) report no long-term health condition. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 65.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.9 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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Local health profiles assessed by AreaSearch indicate notable challenges based on mortality statistics and the prevalence of long-term medical conditions, which are visible across both younger and older cohorts, though the rate of private health insurance is exceptionally high at approximately 66% of the population (6,220 people). This compares to a private cover rate of 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national benchmark of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most frequently reported medical diagnoses locally, affecting 8.6 and 7.8% of the population, respectively. However, 71.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, which is higher than the 69.2% average across Greater Brisbane.
Residents under the age of 65 experience better health outcomes than average, and the area contains a smaller proportion of seniors, with 13.0% of the population aged 65 and over (1,228 people) compared to 15.1% in Greater Brisbane, with national health comparisons for this cohort ranking higher than the general public.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.8% of Oxley (Qld) residents were born overseas and 23.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.4%) and Australian (21.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local area displays higher levels of cultural diversity than most comparable markets, with overseas-born residents making up 29.8% of the population and 23.2% of households speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 44.3% of the community. However, the most distinct religious variation is seen in Buddhism, which is practiced by 3.7% of the population compared to a regional average of 2.0% in Greater Brisbane. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' country of birth, the three most common heritages locally are English at 24.4%, Australian at 21.9%, and Other at 10.5%.
There are also notable differences in the representation of other nationalities: Vietnamese heritage is represented at 3.6% of the population (compared to 0.8% across the region), Samoan heritage at 0.5% (compared to 0.9%), and Spanish heritage at 0.6% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Oxley (Qld) is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 28.2% 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 Oxley is 35 years, which is close to the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and slightly younger than the national median of 38 years. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, Oxley features a higher proportion of residents in the 35 - 44 age bracket (17.4%) but fewer youth in the 15 - 24 age range (12.0%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has risen from 16.4% to 17.4%, while the 25 to 34 cohort has contracted from 17.0% to 16.2%.
Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow the most at 39%, adding 456 residents to reach a total of 1,636, whereas population declines are expected among the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Oxley (Qld)
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 8 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 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 — 127 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,578 at the 2021 Census → 9,439 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 (310011275). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.