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Pallara - Willawong has an estimated 16,691 residents, up from 10,220 at the 2021 Census — a change of 6,471 people, or 63.3%. Growth has averaged 13.9% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 1,411 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 67.8% of that increase. That puts 625 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Pallara - Willawong stands at approximately 16,691 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 6,471 people (63.3%) from the 10,220 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This shift is determined using the ABS estimated resident population of 16,592 from June 2025 combined with 1,411 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Such population numbers translate to a density of 625 persons per square kilometer, which indicates substantial space per inhabitant and opportunities for future expansion. The growth rate of 63.3% since the 2021 census outpaced the national benchmark (9.3%) as well as the state average, positioning the locality as a regional leader in expansion.
Interstate migration was the primary contributor to these gains, accounting for about 67.8% of the overall increase, though natural increase and overseas migration also registered positive contributions. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2. For locations lacking this data, or for periods after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 using 2021 data are substituted. Because these state-level projections lack age breakdown statistics, AreaSearch distributes growth across age brackets using proportional weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 data. Looking ahead, the locality is expected to experience population expansion placing it in the top tier of analyzed statistical areas, with a projected gain of 4,612 persons by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP data, which represents a 27.0% rise over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
2,253 new dwellings have been approved in Pallara - Willawong over the past five years, an average of 450 a year. That places the area in the 99th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 27 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 304 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 121, well below 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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Around 450 residential building approvals have been granted annually in Pallara - Willawong, totaling 2,253 dwellings over the preceding 5 financial years. In the current financial year of FY-26111 approvals have been documented. With an average influx of 3.5 new residents per constructed dwelling annually over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, residential supply is falling short of demand. This imbalance typically intensifies buyer competition and drives upward pressure on prices, with new residences averaging a construction cost of $280,000. Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $260.5 million this financial year, reflecting a high volume of local business development.
Per capita construction activity in Pallara - Willawong is 350.0% higher than in Greater Brisbane, offering more options to purchasers despite a recent deceleration in building rates. This volume is notably higher than the national average, showcasing strong developer commitment to the locality. Furthermore, recent building projects have consisted exclusively of standalone houses, preserving the established low density layout and highlighting family-oriented properties for buyers wanting space. Recording about 52 people for every approved dwelling, Pallara - Willawong exhibits the hallmarks of an expanding growth corridor. Based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, population projections indicate Pallara - Willawong will add 4,507 inhabitants by 2041. Maintaining the current pace of development should allow new housing additions to easily accommodate this growth, creating favorable purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for expansion beyond official forecasts.
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AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Pallara - Willawong, worth an estimated $637 million. A further 95 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.6 billion. 22 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and retail. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development works are key factors in regional performance. AreaSearch has tracked 50 projects expected to influence the local area. Significant projects include the Oxley Wedge Industrial Precinct, the Pallara Shopping Village, the Pallara Development Project (78-88 Vied Road), and the Forest Lake Shopping Centre ALDI Extension, with details provided for the most relevant works.
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Oxley Wedge Industrial Precinct
A significant 19-hectare industrial and logistics hub strategically located near the Acacia Ridge intermodal terminal. The precinct features high-clearance warehousing, extensive hardstands, and sustainable building designs. Development is progressing in stages, with major institutional developers like Charter Hall and ESR delivering premium logistics space to meet high demand in Brisbane's southside.
Pallara Development Project (78-88 Vied Road)
Reconfiguration of a lot (residential subdivision) at 78-88 Vied Road, Pallara. The subdivision has received development approval from Brisbane City Council, with multiple operational works approvals relating to local road and servicing layouts. Realm Builder Pty Ltd is listed on operational works applications alongside the developer. Ongoing activity suggests the project is progressing post-approval toward construction and plan sealing.
Acacia Doolandella
Acacia Doolandella is a boutique Ausbuild house and land estate in Brisbane's south, delivering 23 premium homesites within an established, quiet neighbourhood close to schools, parks, retail and major transport routes. The community focuses on low rise detached housing with a mix of lot sizes and contemporary family homes.
Pallara Shopping Village
A vibrant retail hub anchored by a Coles Supermarket with 22 specialty stores, providing convenience for the growing Pallara community. The 8,841 sqm neighbourhood centre includes places to eat, specialty stores, professional services, health and fitness outlets, medical services, and pharmacy uses. Opened March 2025.
Golden Grove Estate
Golden Grove Estate is a 98 dwelling townhouse community at 73 Redhead Street, Doolandella, delivering three and four bedroom homes next to more than 1 hectare of parkland about 25 minutes from Brisbane CBD. Stages 1 to 5 are now complete and sold out, with the final Stage 6 townhomes under construction and expected to settle by 2027.
Paradise in Parkinson
Paradise in Parkinson is a masterplanned residential land estate comprising 118 residential lots delivered across multiple stages. Civil works and staged land releases have progressed, with the estate being marketed for house and land packages within the Stretton College catchment. The development includes landscaped open space, green corridors and new local road infrastructure.
Forest Lake Shopping Centre ALDI Extension
Expansion of existing ALDI tenancy and addition of four new specialty retail tenancies at Forest Lake Shopping Centre. 1,089sqm gross floor area increase including drop off lane and outdoor pedestrian space upgrades. The shopping centre serves as major retail hub for southwest Brisbane with Woolworths, Coles, ALDI, and Kmart anchoring 70 specialty stores. QIC Real Estate manages the shopping centre development.
Forest Lake Three Co-Living Houses Development
Construction of three 5-bedroom co-living houses in Forest Lake suburb. 15-month completion timeline from settlement. Part of addressing Brisbane's housing demand in the family-friendly Forest Lake community with central lake and recreational facilities.
8,924 residents of Pallara - Willawong are employed, from a labour force of 9,229. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 77.1%. 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, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 19,845, 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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The workforce in Pallara - Willawong is highly educated, featuring a strong presence in essential services, an unemployment rate of just 3.3%, and a 4.7% rise in estimated jobs over the past year. Employed residents numbered 8,924 as of March 2026, while the local unemployment rate sat 1.0% below the 4.3% rate of Greater Brisbane. Labor force participation is also elevated at 77.1% compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane. Census data indicates a moderate 16.4% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic restrictions.
Most working residents are employed in health care & social assistance, retail trade, or transport, postal & warehousing. The concentration of workers in health care & social assistance is particularly pronounced, registering at 1.2 times the average for the region. Conversely, the construction sector is underrepresented, employing 6.3% of the local workforce compared to 9.0% across Greater Brisbane. A Census ratio of 0.9 jobs for every resident points to a strong availability of local employment. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, employment grew by 4.7% and the total labor force expanded by 4.9%, leading to a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Over the same timeframe, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2% and labor force expansion of 3.4%, also resulting in a 0.1 percentage point increase. National employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide a benchmark for future demand in Pallara - Willawong. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate employment trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry distribution suggests employment in Pallara - Willawong could rise by 6.8% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for local population changes.
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Median household income in Pallara - Willawong is $2,385 a week (about $124,000 a year), with median personal income at $988 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,850 a year against an average of $61,801. 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 aggregated postcode ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the Pallara - Willawong SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $54,850 and an average of $61,801. These figures are below the national benchmarks and compare to a median of $58,236 and average of $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be roughly $61,081 for the median and $68,822 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Pallara - Willawong ranked in the upper bracket nationally, placing between the 77th and 87th percentiles.
The largest income bracket contains 46.3% of residents (7,727 people) who earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the wider region where 33.3% fall into this bracket. A significant proportion of the population is affluent, with 32.2% earning weekly incomes above $3,000, which helps sustain high-end retail and services. Although residential costs absorb 17.3% of earnings, strong overall income keeps disposable funds in the 84th percentile, and the area is positioned in the 7th decile for SEIFA income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Pallara - Willawong had 3,100 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 61% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 13% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,100 a month, a total housing cost higher than 93% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.3%. 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 data reveals that houses made up 96.1% of the dwelling stock in Pallara - Willawong, with the remaining 3.9% consisting of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other housing formats, compared to Brisbane metro's breakdown of 73.5% houses and 26.5% alternative dwellings. Home ownership in the area stood at 12.7%, lower than the Brisbane metro average, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders (60.6%) or tenants (26.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,100 was higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, and the median weekly rent of $450 was also higher than the metro average of $380.
Compared nationally, mortgage commitments in Pallara - Willawong exceed the Australian average of $1,863, while rental costs are higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Pallara - Willawong counted 3,100 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,063 today, averaging 3.2 people each. 55% are couples with children, more than in 97% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 9% 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 constitute the vast majority of households at 89.3%, which includes couples with children at 55.0%, couples without children at 24.0%, and single parents at 9.4%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 10.7%, with single-person households at 8.9% and group households at 1.9%. The median household size is 3.2 individuals, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
40.4% of adults in Pallara - Willawong hold a university qualification, including 26.6% with a bachelor degree and 11.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 16.2% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 1,283 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,064 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The level of education in Pallara - Willawong is high compared to regional averages, with 40.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university qualification, compared to 25.7% in QLD and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile positions the community well for professional services and knowledge sector roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 26.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 11.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 28.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (16.2%).
Enrolment in formal education is high, with 31.0% of the population actively studying. This cohort includes 11.9% in primary school, 6.8% in high school, and 5.3% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Pallara - Willawong reaches 31 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 1,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 310 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Pallara - Willawong consists of 31 active bus stops. These stops serve 7 different routes, which support a total of 1,152 passenger journeys per week. Transit accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 307 meters from the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential, and most workers commute out of the district, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 86%, followed by trains at 6% and buses at 5%. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.8 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average.
A total of 16.4% of residents worked from home at the time of the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions. Bus services run at an average frequency of 164 trips per day across all active routes, which averages out to approximately 37 weekly trips for each individual stop.
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83.0% of residents in Pallara - Willawong report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 95% of areas nationally. 2.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.8% 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 show positive outcomes across Pallara - Willawong, with AreaSearch identifying low mortality rates and a low prevalence of common chronic illnesses across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is held by approximately 50% of the population (~8,312 people), which is lower than the Greater Brisbane rate of 55.8% and the national rate of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent medical issues, affecting 5.5% and 4.8% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 83.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 5.4% of the population (906 people), which is below the Greater Brisbane figure of 15.1%. Senior residents show strong health outcomes, with national health rankings aligned with the broader population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
52.3% of Pallara - Willawong residents were born overseas and 55.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 92% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (14.3%) and Australian (13.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is high in Pallara - Willawong, with 55.4% of the population speaking a language other than English at home and 52.3% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 36.1% of residents. However, Hinduism shows a notable local concentration at 14.7% of the population, compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 2.2%. Ancestry details indicate the top three self-reported backgrounds are Other at 23.3% of the population (compared to 9.4% regionally), English at 14.3% (compared to 26.8% regionally), and Australian at 13.0% (compared to 23.2% regionally).
Other ethnic groups show higher local representation compared to the wider region, including Indian ancestry at 12.5% (compared to 2.0% regionally), Vietnamese at 6.0% (compared to 0.8% regionally), and Samoan at 1.8% (compared to 0.9% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Pallara - Willawong is 31, younger than 95% of areas nationally. 26.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 31 years in Pallara - Willawong is younger than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, there is a higher proportion of residents in the 35 - 44 age bracket (22.8% versus the national average of 14.3%) and a lower proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 (3.9%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 19.1% to 22.8%, and the 5 to 14 cohort rose from 15.3% to 18.5%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 age group decreased from 21.0% to 15.6%, and the 0 to 4 group declined from 10.5% to 9.3%.
Population modeling suggests the local age structure will change by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort projected to grow by 1,304 people (72%), rising from 1,819 to 3,124.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Pallara - Willawong
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 6 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 — 1,411 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,220 at the 2021 Census → 16,691 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 (303051074). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.