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Paddington - Milton has an estimated 13,626 residents, up from 12,197 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,429 people, or 11.7%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years, faster than 76% of areas nationally. 295 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 82.3% of that increase. That puts 3,806 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 evaluations by AreaSearch, the population of Paddington - Milton stands at approximately 13,626 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,429 people (11.7%) relative to the 2021 Census, when 12,197 people were recorded. This updated figure is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 13,364 as of June 2025 alongside 295 validated new addresses added following the Census date. With a density of 3,806 persons per square kilometer, the locality sits in the upper quartile among nationwide areas reviewed by AreaSearch. Outpacing both the broader SA3 area and the national average (9.5%), Paddington - Milton's 11.7% increase since the 2021 census positions it as a regional growth frontrunner.
Net gains were predominantly underpinned by overseas migration, which made up around 82.3% of recent population additions. For each SA2 area, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. Where SA2 locations lack coverage or for periods post-2032, Queensland State Government SA2 projections released in 2023 (utilising 2021 data) are used instead. Because those state models omit breakdowns by age group, AreaSearch applies proportional weighting aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (issued in 2023, based on 2022 figures) to each cohort. Looking ahead, local expansion is forecast to outstrip median trends across Australian statistical areas, with Paddington - Milton projected to add 1,744 persons through to 2041 under current annual ERP metrics, representing an overall increase of 10.9% across the 16 years.
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320 new dwellings have been approved in Paddington - Milton over the past five years, an average of 64 a year. That places the area in the 80th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 64 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 13% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential approvals in Paddington - Milton have averaged approximately 64 dwellings annually, totaling 320 homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over these same 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), an average of 2.5 incoming residents was recorded for every dwelling completed, signaling solid demand supportive of local property values. Construction costs average $725,000 per dwelling, demonstrating that building activity is focused on upscale and premium market offerings. Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $40.1 million during this financial year, underscoring strong momentum across non-residential building sectors.
Building activity in Paddington - Milton exceeds that of Greater Brisbane, running 13.0% higher per capita than the regional benchmark over the 5 year span to sustain healthy supply while supporting established market values. New construction comprises 12.0% detached houses alongside 88.0% medium and high-density housing formats. This emphasis on denser configurations offers more accessible price brackets suited to first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. It also marks a noticeable departure from the existing dwelling stock of 52.0% standalone houses, answering evolving lifestyle preferences and affordability needs amid limited greenfield land. With approximately 642 residents for every building approval, Paddington - Milton demonstrates the traits of a well-established, mature urban market. Projected forward, Paddington - Milton is anticipated to add 1,482 inhabitants up to 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. Given current building velocity, residential development is well placed to accommodate projected buyer interest and could even support population expansion beyond baseline expectations.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Paddington - Milton, worth an estimated $1.44 billion. A further 153 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $335.9 billion. 53 are already under construction and 85 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Capital investment in public works and local development plays a pivotal role in shaping community growth. A total of 53 major initiatives have been tracked by AreaSearch as having a meaningful local influence. Prominent developments include the 305-Unit Milton Development, Kings Row Redevelopment, The Governess, 49 Reading Street, and The Manning by Mosaic.
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Quartet Milton
Quartet Milton is a premium 18-storey apartment tower at 33 Manning Street, Milton, delivering approximately 130 curated 2 and 3-bedroom residences designed by Rothelowman with interiors by Cera Stribley. Located 2km from the Brisbane CBD near Milton Station and the Park Road precinct, the building features over 1,000sqm of rooftop amenities including a 25-metre pool, sauna, cold plunge, gym, zen gardens and private dining. Now selling as of May 2026, with construction scheduled to commence Q3 2025 and completion targeted Q4 2027.A separate 30-storey Build-to-Rent DA (Goldfields House, 304 units with 15% affordable housing under Queensland's State Facilitated Development framework) has also been lodged at the same address.
Paddington Boutique Developments (Ti-Tree & Given Terrace Precinct)
Combined record covering two boutique residential projects in Paddington. Ti-Tree Paddington at 294-298 Given Terrace is a Bureau Proberts-designed development of five luxury apartments. The Brisbane City Council approval has been issued and the project has progressed into construction, with residences now being actively marketed. The second project, The Paddington at 208-220 Given Terrace by P&MV Constructions and Core Property Partners, is an approved mixed-use redevelopment comprising 12 apartments, 31 short-stay suites, restored heritage retail buildings and the new Hanlon Laneway.The project is progressing toward delivery.
Ruby Ruby
Ruby Ruby is a 26-storey luxury residential tower by Kokoda Property in Milton, Brisbane. It features 179 premium one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, along with a collection of penthouses. The development offers extensive resident amenities, including a rooftop infinity pool, wellness centre, gym, yoga studio, private dining, cinema lounge, and coworking spaces. Early works commenced in 2024, with the project tracking for completion in 2026.
The Governess, 49 Reading Street
Major restoration and expansion of the heritage Queenslander known as The Governess at 49 Reading Street, Paddington. The project involves DA-approved building work including partial demolition, new extensions, rooftop entertaining spaces, pool and wellness facilities, transforming the large 1634 sqm property beside Government House into a high-end single residence designed and delivered by Graya. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Coles Local Bardon
A new Coles Local supermarket and Liquorland store designed by Thomson Adsett to revitalise the Bardon village area. The single-storey building features 1,725 sqm of supermarket space, a 150 sqm liquor store, two levels of basement parking with 105 car spaces, activated street frontage with continuous awning, and a timber and tin materials palette reflecting pre-1946 suburban architecture. The development will replace three existing mixed-use buildings. DA was approved after an appeal to the Planning and Environment Court overturned Brisbane City Council's initial rejection.Construction documentation is underway.
Quartet Milton
An 18-storey luxury residential tower by Goldfields and Icon Development Australia at 33 Manning Street, Milton, delivering 131 apartments across 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom and penthouse configurations. Designed by Rothelowman and with interiors by Cera Stribley, the building features expansive balconies, a rooftop garden with a 25-metre lap pool, spa, sauna, cold plunge, gymnasium, open-air dining terraces and BBQ facilities. Located 2km from the Brisbane CBD with a Walk Score of 98 and within 300 metres of Milton Station.
Kings Row Redevelopment
Major mixed-use masterplan redevelopment of the 1.5ha Kings Row office park at 50 McDougall Street, Milton by Shayher Group (Shayher Alliance). The $300M+ proposal by Urbis features four towers of 30 to 37 storeys comprising residential apartments, serviced apartments, short-term accommodation, vertical retirement living, office and retail uses, set around a central Village Green (1,800sqm) and Heritage Square (2,000sqm). The heritage-listed Milton House (c.1853) will be preserved, restored and adaptively reused as a focal point.Development Application A006291436 was lodged with Brisbane City Council in June 2023 seeking preliminary approval with a variation to the Milton Neighbourhood Plan. The State Assessment and Referral Agency (SARA) deferred its ruling pending further evaluation of heritage sight-line compliance, with over 120 public submissions raising concerns about tower height, greenspace and views of Milton House from the Brisbane River.
Coop Paddington 2L-301 Green Mixed-Use Development
Redevelopment of the Union Cooperative Society site at 2 Latrobe Terrace and 301 Given Terrace in Paddington into an eco-focused mixed-use precinct. The proposed scheme includes around 20 long-term and affordable apartments, short-term emergency housing for women in crisis, four boutique retail outlets, an events and function centre and an upgraded Brisbane Workers Community Centre. The design emphasises timber structure, solar energy, water reuse and green landscaping to deliver a carbon-conscious community hub that retains the character of the Latrobe and Given Terraces high street.As of mid-2026 the project remains in the development application stage with no construction commenced.
9,417 residents of Paddington - Milton are employed, from a labour force of 9,760. Unemployment sits at 3.5%, with participation at 82.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 19,366, about 142% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Paddington - Milton is characterized by high educational attainment and prominent white-collar representation, paired with a modest 3.5% jobless rate and 1.5% annual employment growth. As of March 2026, employed residents total 9,417, the unemployment rate sits 0.8% below Greater Brisbane's 4.3%, and labor participation reaches an elevated 82.6% compared with 70.1% across Greater Brisbane. Census records also indicate that 30.5% of working locals conducted their roles from home, although prevailing Covid-19 restrictions during that period should be noted. The primary industries employing local residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
Strong industry concentration is evident in professional & technical services, where the local workforce proportion is 2.0 times the broader metropolitan level. Conversely, construction accounts for a smaller footprint at 5.5% locally versus 9.0% across the region. With 1.6 jobs situated locally for every resident worker at the Census, the precinct serves as a notable employment destination that draws personnel from neighboring suburbs. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM figures shows that in the 12 months leading to March 2026, Paddington - Milton recorded a 1.5% increase in employment alongside a 2.4% expansion in the labour force, resulting in a 0.8 percentage point rise in unemployment. In Greater Brisbane over the same timeframe, employment rose by 3.2% and the labor pool grew 3.4%, while unemployment increased 0.1 percentage points. Looking forward, national forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on potential workforce requirements. Across the nation, total employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories vary by industry. When mapped against the local industry profile in Paddington - Milton, these projections imply local employment gains of 7.4% across five years and 14.8% over ten years (noting this is an illustrative weighting model that does not incorporate specific local demographic projections).
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Median household income in Paddington - Milton is $2,426 a week (about $126,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,248 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $69,140 a year against an average of $107,732. The average runs 56% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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According to the latest ATO tax statistics published by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, individual taxpayers in the Paddington - Milton SA2 earned a median income of $69,140 and an average of $107,732, well above Greater Brisbane benchmarks of $58,236 and $72,799. Adjusting for 11.36% growth in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $76,994 median and $119,970 average as of March 2026. Across 2021 Census metrics, personal, family, and household earnings in Paddington - Milton all place between the 88th and 93rd percentiles nationwide.
The largest single income cohort encompasses 30.8% of residents (4,196 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, closely tracking the 33.3% share observed across the wider region. Affluence is further illustrated by the 41.0% of households generating over $3,000 weekly. Even with housing outlays taking up 16.0% of total earnings, disposable income ranks at the 87th percentile, while the SEIFA index places the area in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Paddington - Milton had 5,011 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 52% detached houses and 39% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 52% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 90% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records show that the housing profile in Paddington - Milton consisted of 52.2% separate houses and 47.8% medium-to-high density or alternative dwelling types, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other formats throughout Brisbane metro. Fully owned homes represented 21.2% in Paddington - Milton, tracking below regional averages, while mortgaged properties accounted for 27.3% and rental dwellings comprised 51.5%. Local financing costs were elevated, with median monthly mortgage payments reaching $2,500 compared to $1,863 in Brisbane metro, and median weekly rent standing at $450 versus $380 regionally. On a nationwide basis, mortgage costs in Paddington - Milton exceed the Australian median of $1,863, while weekly rents remain well above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Paddington - Milton counted 5,011 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,598 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 76% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the majority of local living arrangements at 58.2%, consisting of 26.8% couples without children, 23.3% couples with children, and 6.3% single parent arrangements. The remaining 41.8% comprises non-family residences, where single-person households account for 30.7% and group homes represent 11.1%. Overall household size averages 2.3 persons, which is slightly more compact than the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
58.3% of adults in Paddington - Milton hold a university qualification, including 38.7% with a bachelor degree and 14.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 89% of areas nationally. A further 10.1% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 985 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,142 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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Academic qualifications in Paddington - Milton sit well above broader state and national levels, with 58.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding a higher education degree compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% nationwide. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 38.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 14.6% and graduate diplomas at 5.0%. Technical and vocational credentials represent 19.1% of qualifications for those aged 15+, comprising 10.1% certificates and 9.0% advanced diplomas. Student enrollment across the suburb is substantial, with 31.9% of the local population engaged in study. Within this group, university and vocational tertiary courses engage 13.2%, primary education accounts for 7.1%, and secondary schooling covers 5.9%.
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Getting around Paddington - Milton means driving: households keep an average of 1.1 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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74.3% of residents in Paddington - Milton report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 92% of areas nationally. 2.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 74.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.7 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 metrics evaluated by AreaSearch indicate favorable outcomes throughout Paddington - Milton, characterized by low mortality and minimal prevalence of chronic illnesses across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is particularly high, held by approximately 74% of the population (10,083 people). This notably exceeds both the Greater Brisbane rate of 55.8% and the broader Australian average of 55.7%. Mental health concerns and asthma represent the most frequently reported health conditions, impacting 9.8% and 7.9% of residents, respectively. A notable 74.3% of the community reported having no long-term health conditions, outperforming the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 69.2%.
Health indicators are strong among residents under 65, while those aged 65 and over make up 10.2% of the population (1,391 people), below the 15.0% regional level for Greater Brisbane. Among older demographics, wellness indicators remain solid and align closely with national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.2% of Paddington - Milton residents were born overseas and 13.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.3%) and Australian (20.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Paddington - Milton exhibits moderate cultural diversity, with 25.2% of residents born abroad and 13.6% speaking a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the most widespread faith, accounting for 40.8% of the local population. Judaism shows notable relative overrepresentation, making up 0.2% locally compared with 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. Looking at parental ancestry, English heritage represents the most prevalent background in Paddington - Milton at 27.3%, followed by Australian at 20.8% and Irish at 12.3%. Other distinct cultural lineages also demonstrate higher representation compared to the wider region: Scottish ancestry accounts for 9.4% in Paddington - Milton versus 7.4% regionally, French ancestry stands at 0.8% against 0.5%, and Welsh heritage sits at 0.7% compared with 0.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Paddington - Milton is 33, younger than 88% of areas nationally. 41.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic structure of Paddington - Milton leans heavily toward young adults prior to family formation. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 indicate that 40.1% of residents fall into the 25 - 44 age bracket, compared to 30.6% in Greater Brisbane, while older demographics (65+) account for just 10.2% versus 15.0% regionally. The median age in Paddington - Milton is estimated by AreaSearch at 33 as at August 2026, maintaining the level recorded at the 2021 Census, which is 3 years lower than Greater Brisbane's median of 36 at that same Census and below the national median of 38.
The proportion of young people aged 0 - 24 has decreased since the Census from 30.5% to an estimated 27.4%. Looking ahead to 2041, the retiree and senior cohort is forecast to experience the largest numerical increase, adding 715 people (51%) to reach 2,106, while the young to middle aged adult segment is expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Paddington - Milton
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 15 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 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 295 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,197 at the 2021 Census → 13,626 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 (305041135). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.