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Palm Beach has an estimated 18,914 residents, up from 16,349 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,565 people, or 15.7%. Growth has averaged 2.7% a year over five years, faster than 85% of areas nationally. 715 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 43.4% of that increase. That puts 2,988 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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Demographic evaluations by AreaSearch place the resident count of Palm Beach at roughly 18,914 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 2,565 people (15.7%) compared to the 16,349 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such growth is calculated from the ABS estimated resident population of 18,678 as of June 2025 alongside 715 validated new addresses added post-Census. With a density of 2,988 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks within the top quartile across all nationally reviewed areas. The community's 15.7% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of Qld (9.4%) and the broader Australian benchmark, establishing it as a regional frontrunner.
Inward overseas migration served as the principal demographic engine by generating approximately 43.4% of total population additions in recent periods, complemented by positive contributions from natural increase and interstate arrivals. For individual SA2 locations, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 using 2022 baseline figures. Where SA2 coverage is absent, as well as for all projections beyond 2032, Queensland State Government SA2 modeling released in 2023 (utilizing 2021 source figures) is implemented. Because state forecasts do not provide age-specific breakdowns, proportional weighting derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 data) is assigned across age categories. Looking forward, the district is projected to experience top-quartile population expansion among Australia's regional territories, adding 5,227 persons to 2041 relative to the newest annual ERP statistics, which equates to a cumulative 26.4% gain across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,543 new dwellings have been approved in Palm Beach over the past five years, an average of 308 a year. That places the area in the 90th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 16 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 308 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 11% 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 building approvals in Palm Beach have averaged roughly 308 dwellings annually, generating 1,543 homes across the past 5 financial years. The influx of 1.5 new residents per year per approved dwelling between FY-22 and FY-26 across the past 5 financial years reflects a balanced supply-demand dynamic that supports market equilibrium. Concurrently, average construction values of $824,000 per residence highlight an emphasis on higher-end, premium residential projects. Commercial activity remains moderate, with $23.8 million in non-residential building approvals recorded during this financial year. Per capita building approvals in Palm Beach outstrip the Rest of Qld by 56.0%, creating an extensive selection of properties for purchasers.
Outperforming national averages by a notable margin, this volume underscores strong builder and developer confidence. Attached homes comprise 89.0% of recent approvals, while standalone houses account for just 11.0%. This shift toward denser housing formats creates accessible price points for first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. It represents a major pivot away from the historical base of 41.0% houses, reflecting tighter land constraints alongside shifting community preferences and housing costs. With roughly 60 people per approval, the district continues to undergo active development. According to forward estimates, Palm Beach is projected to welcome 4,991 residents through to 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. Current development momentum indicates that the residential construction pipeline should comfortably absorb projected demand, maintaining favourable market conditions and potentially underpinning population growth beyond baseline forecasts.
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 46 current infrastructure and development projects inside Palm Beach, worth an estimated $6.56 billion. A further 154 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $47.1 billion. 61 are already under construction and 94 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and transport & logistics. 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 capital works, major development projects, and urban planning decisions carry substantial influence over an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 66 projects with potential local impact. Notable initiatives include Palm Beach Hotel, Palm Beach Oceanway Extension, Flourish Amargo, and La Belle Palm Beach, with key undertakings outlined below.
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Palm Beach Hotel
A $120 million luxury hotel development by Steer Developments on the former Centrelink building site at Palm Beach on the Gold Coast. The six-storey development will deliver 126 rooms with state-of-the-art amenities including a rooftop pool, gym, spa, and in-house dining. Designed by Plus Architecture, the project targets the undersupplied luxury hotel market on the southern Gold Coast. Construction was originally scheduled to commence in Q4 2023, however no evidence of works commencing has been confirmed as of April 2026.
Palm Beach Oceanway Extension
Extension of the beachfront cycling and walking path along Palm Beach, connecting to existing infrastructure to promote active transport and recreation. The project includes new pathways, lighting, and amenities to enhance community access.
St Isla
St Isla is a proposed 23-storey mixed-use tower at 1128 Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach, featuring 150 hotel rooms and 40 luxury residential apartments. The development, designed by Cottee Parker, includes two levels of premium amenities such as a day spa, gymnasium, function room, and a second-floor pool with an adjoining cafe and beach bar. The ground level is planned as a dining precinct to replace the existing 'The Collective' restaurant. Despite a 2022 refusal by the Gold Coast City Council over height and density concerns, the project remains in the planning and revision stage as of early 2026.
Philippine Parade Shopping Centre
A proposed two-storey shopping centre and dining precinct involving the demolition of up to 10 residential houses to create retail, dining, commercial, and office spaces. The development application (MCU/2024/177) includes provisions for office space, shops, and food and drink outlets to serve the growing Palm Beach community. As of early 2026, the project remains under assessment with the Gold Coast City Council.
La Belle Palm Beach
La Belle Palm Beach is a luxury 14-level beachfront residential development featuring 75 premium residences, including three to five-bedroom apartments and five double-storey beach homes. Developed by Marquee Development Partners on the site previously planned for the Alegria project, it offers over 1,500m2 of world-class amenities including a heated outdoor pool, wellness centre, yoga studio, and private work offices. The project occupies an absolute beachfront position with over 40 metres of frontage and is currently well advanced in construction.
Sophia by Mosaic - Palm Beach
Sophia by Mosaic is an ultra-luxury absolute beachfront development featuring 32 exclusive 2- and 3-bedroom residences across 9 levels. Designed in collaboration with Bureau Proberts, the project includes a collection of sub-penthouses and penthouses, complemented by premium wellness amenities including a pool, spa, gym, and sauna. Construction is currently in the basement excavation and structural phase as of early 2026.
Flourish Amargo on Sixth
Flourish Amargo on Sixth is an 18-storey residential development by Sherpa Property Group. It features 125 apartments, an 800sqm rooftop with heated lap pool and wellness centre, plus ground-floor cafe and commercial space.
Flourish Amargo
A 12-storey residential development comprising 125 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments (formerly known as Flourish on Sixth Ave), delivering world-class wellness and rooftop amenities including a heated lap pool, private cabanas, gym, yoga, steam and magnesium pools, and a pizza oven. Designed by HAL Architects and constructed by LPS Group, the project targets first-home buyers, downsizers, and families seeking quality coastal living in Palm Beach. The development is 84% sold with over $110 million in sales secured, and includes an on-site Community Sherpa to support residents post-settlement.
10,793 residents of Palm Beach are employed, from a labour force of 11,073. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 70.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 15,780, about 83% 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 labour pool is characterized by high educational attainment, strong representation in essential services, a minimal unemployment rate of 2.5%, and annual job growth estimated at 3.8%. A total of 10,793 residents were employed as of March 2026, while local joblessness sat 1.4% below the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld. Labor force participation is exceptionally high at 70.2%, well above Regional Qld's 64.2%. In the Census, 17.1% of workers indicated working remotely, although pandemic-era public health measures were in effect at that time. Resident employment centers predominantly on health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Construction shows notable local concentration, employing a proportion 1.4 times the regional norm. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for merely 0.4% of the Palm Beach workforce, compared to 4.5% across Regional Qld. Comparison between resident counts and local workplace numbers indicates that this predominantly residential district provides comparatively few jobs within its borders. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that employment levels grew by 3.8% and the labour force expanded by 3.3% during the year to March 2026, which led to a 0.4 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. This trend differs from the pattern observed in Regional Qld, where employment increased by 0.1%, the labour force grew by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate rose by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts, published in Mar-26, provide additional context for anticipating future job demand in Palm Beach. These forecasts span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid with the local employment profile to gauge likely growth trajectories. National employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, although sectoral growth rates vary considerably. When these industry-specific projections are applied to Palm Beach's employment composition, local employment is expected to grow by 6.9% over five years and by 14.0% over ten years, though this simple weighting extrapolation serves as an illustrative guide and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Palm Beach is $1,721 a week (about $89,000 a year), with median personal income at $873 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,879 a year against an average of $75,401. 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of ATO postcode data for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the Palm Beach SA2 comfortably exceed national averages, with a median of $54,879 and an average of $75,401. These levels compare favorably against Regional Qld's median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593. Accounting for 11.36% Wage Price Index expansion since financial year 2023, modeled figures as of March 2026 reach approximately $61,113 (median) and $83,967 (average). Census findings from 2021 align household, family, and personal earnings near the 55th percentile across Australia. The predominant earning bracket comprises 31.2% of workers (5,901 residents) taking home $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, matching the wider regional share of 31.7%.
Mortgage and rent commitments leave 81.0% of income remaining, placing the area at the 46th percentile for affordability, while its SEIFA income score falls in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Palm Beach had 6,644 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 41% detached houses and 39% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $445 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,093 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 25.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.1%. 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 indicate that Palm Beach's dwelling stock is composed of 41.1% houses and 59.0% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, townhouses, and semi-detached units), contrasting with Regional Qld where houses account for 76.4% and other formats make up 23.6%. Outright home ownership sits at 29.3%, lagging the Regional Qld benchmark, with 33.0% carrying a mortgage and 37.8% in rental accommodation. Median monthly mortgage commitments average $2,093 locally against Regional Qld's $1,655, while weekly median rents stand at $445 compared to $345 regionally. On a national scale, Palm Beach repayments substantially exceed the Australian mortgage median of $1,863 and the national rent median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Palm Beach counted 6,644 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,686 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 30% 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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Family units constitute the majority of households at 63.2%, consisting of 27.2% couples without children, 24.7% couples with children, and 10.3% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 36.8%, comprising 29.8% lone person households and 7.0% group households. The median household occupancy is 2.3 people, which is lower than the Regional Qld standard of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.5% of adults in Palm Beach hold a university qualification, including 21.3% with a bachelor degree and 5.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.9% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 3,601 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,041 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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Educational attainment in the area is substantially elevated relative to surrounding districts, with 29.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university credentials compared to 20.6% across the Rest of Qld and 25.4% throughout the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees represent 21.3% of adult qualifications, alongside postgraduate qualifications at 5.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational education is also widespread, with 38.7% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, including certificates at 25.9% and advanced diplomas at 12.8%. Study engagement is pronounced throughout the community, with 27.8% of the populace engaged in structured learning.
Enrolments include 9.0% attending primary school, 6.9% in secondary education, and 5.4% undertaking tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Palm Beach means driving: households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Palm Beach comprises 2 active transport stops with train service. These facilities are connected by 4 individual routes that deliver 84 weekly passenger trips in total. Transit access remains restricted, with residents situated an average of 1171 meters from their closest boarding point. Because the suburb is primarily residential, outward travel dominates, with private vehicles accounting for 90% of passenger movements and average vehicle ownership recorded at 1.4 per dwelling. Additionally, 17.1% of residents worked remotely during the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Transit services run at an average frequency of 12 trips per day across the network, providing approximately 42 weekly trips per individual stop.
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72.0% of residents in Palm Beach report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 90% of areas nationally. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.2 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 compiled by AreaSearch reveal strong outcomes across Palm Beach, with low mortality rates and minimal chronic illness across all demographics. Private health insurance coverage is extensive, held by roughly 57% of the population (~10,705 people), whereas the Regional Qld proportion stands at 52.5%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments locally, reported by 7.5 and 7.3% of the community, respectively. Meanwhile, 72.0% of residents report no long-term medical conditions, outperforming the Regional Qld proportion of 67.6%. Those under 65 exhibit above-average wellness measures. Older residents aged 65 and over make up 18.0% of the community (3,410 people), below the 20.3% observed across Regional Qld.
Health metrics for local seniors remain robust, though their national standing is slightly below that of the wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Palm Beach is largely Australian-born, at 81.3% of residents, with 6.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.1%) and Australian (25.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Palm Beach trend below national norms, with Australian citizenship at 86.8%, domestic births at 81.3%, and 93.4% using solely English at home. Christianity constitutes the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 47.1% of the populace. Judaism shows the highest relative concentration compared to broader benchmarks, representing 0.1% of residents in line with the 0.1% observed across Regional Qld. Ancestral backgrounds are led by English at 32.1%, Australian at 25.4%, and Irish at 9.9%. Minor deviations from regional distributions also appear across other origins, with New Zealand ancestry accounting for 1.0% locally (vs 0.9% regionally), Scottish comprising 9.0% (vs 7.8%), and French representing 0.6% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Palm Beach is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 28.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution of Palm Beach is younger than that of Regional Qld overall. Based on updates to August 2026, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 33.8% of the community compared to 25.5% in Regional Qld, while children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 26.2% against the regional average of 29.6%. The estimated median age is 38, down from 39 at the 2021 Census and below the 41 recorded regionally at that time. Middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) have decreased from 25.3% at the Census to an estimated 22.0%.
By 2041, young to middle aged adults are forecast to drive the majority of demographic expansion, increasing by 2,301 residents (36%) to a total of 8,701.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Palm Beach
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 | Jun 2026 4 months ago all 46 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 Jun 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 — 715 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (16,349 at the 2021 Census → 18,914 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 (309021234). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.