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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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Parkwood has an estimated 9,138 residents, up from 8,837 at the 2021 Census — a change of 301 people, or 3.4%. That puts 1,472 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the population of Parkwood is close to 9,138 in May 2026. This indicates a growth of 301 individuals (3.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 8,837 residents. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 9,135 alongside 8 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 1,471 persons per square kilometer, a figure that surpasses the typical density across national locations analyzed by AreaSearch. The upward population trajectory was chiefly driven by arrival of overseas migrants, who comprised roughly 87.9% of the overall population gains in recent times.
AreaSearch employs projections for each SA2 region from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the anchor year. For SA2 territories excluded from this dataset, as well as for any projections past 2032, figures from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and anchored in 2021 are used. Because the state-level projections lack age group breakdowns, AreaSearch scales the growth cohorts proportionally based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 data) for each demographic group. Based on these anticipated shifts, population growth is projected to land slightly under the median for Australian non-metropolitan zones, with the local count expected to rise by 1,150 persons by 2041 compared to the latest annual ERP statistics, representing a 12.6% expansion over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
216 new dwellings have been approved in Parkwood over the past five years, an average of 43 a year. That is 4.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 43 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 7% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 3, 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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Parkwood has seen approximately 43 residential building approvals annually, translating to 216 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 3 approvals have been logged. With a ratio of just 0.4 people moving into the locality for every new home constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, the volume of new housing is keeping up with or outstripping local demand, offering buyers plenty of options and establishing room for population expansion beyond predicted figures. The newly built dwellings carry an average construction cost of $492,000, which is marginally above the regional average and points to a focus on higher-tier projects.
Furthermore, commercial approvals valued at $11.9 million have been documented so far this financial year, showing a moderate rate of business-related development. Relative to the Rest of Qld, Parkwood shows comparable rates of construction on a per capita basis, maintaining a balanced property market aligned with neighboring areas. New building approvals consist of 7.0% standalone houses and 93.0% semi-detached townhomes or apartments. Emphasizing high-density construction offers more budget-friendly entry points and accommodates downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major shift from the existing housing stock (which stands at 91.0% houses), showing a scarcity of vacant land and answering changing lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. The area averages about 1904 people per dwelling approval, indicating a mature residential market. Looking forward, the population of Parkwood is projected to rise by 1,147 individuals by 2041, based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly calculations. Maintaining current building velocities should ensure that housing additions easily satisfy demand, creating favorable buying circumstances and potentially enabling population increases that outpace existing forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Parkwood
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Parkwood, worth an estimated $2.1 billion. A further 131 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $37.9 billion. 47 are already under construction and 63 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 32 projects poised to influence the locality. Key initiatives include Coomera Connector Stage 1 - Central Section, Palm Valley Gold Coast Resort, Griffith University Village Student Accommodation Tower, and the 2 Uplands Drive Aged Care Facility, with the following list detailing those of the highest relevance.
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2 Uplands Drive Aged Care Facility
This 8,906 sqm development site holds approval for a 130-bed, three-storey residential aged care facility. Following a receivers' sale by Cor Cordis, the property was purchased in May 2025 for $3.63 million by a private investor. The project is strategically positioned at the corner of Napper Road and Uplands Drive, near the Gold Coast University Hospital medical precinct. The development approval remains current through April 2026, though construction has not yet commenced as of early 2026.
Coomera Connector Stage 1 - Central Section
Construction of an 8km, six-lane section of the Coomera Connector (Second M1) between Helensvale Road and Smith Street Motorway. The project features three grade-separated interchanges at Helensvale Road, Gold Coast Highway, and Smith Street Motorway, along with 8km of shared active transport paths connecting to Helensvale and Parkwood light rail stations and dedicated wildlife corridors.
Palm Valley Gold Coast Resort
A $300 million integrated surf and golf resort at Parkwood International Golf Club on the Gold Coast, rebranded as Palm Valley Gold Coast Resort. Anchored by the Gold Coast's first surf park featuring an Endless Surf wave lagoon capable of generating 25-second barrelling waves, the development also includes a $10 million makeover of the existing 18-hole golf course, a five-star hotel, 222 residential apartments, 12 surf villas, a brewery, beach club, retail, medical and dining facilities.Three-time world surf champion Mick Fanning is brand ambassador and investor. Development Approval was granted in December 2023. Construction is scheduled to commence mid-2026 with opening planned for mid-2027. Phase one, including the wave pool and core facilities, is budgeted at approximately $120 million.
Griffith University Village Student Accommodation Tower
Campus Living Villages, in partnership with Griffith University, is building a new student accommodation tower at the Gold Coast campus. The project will add about 459 to 460 purpose-built student beds, with studios, two-bedroom rooms and accessible units, plus amenities including a swimming pool, cinema and communal spaces. Early works are complete and the main construction stage is under way, with the building targeting a 5 Star Green Star rating and WELL Gold certification.
Parkwood Investigation Area Study
Long-term strategic planning for the Parkwood area along Napper Road to transition rural residential land into urban use. Following Council endorsement of the Preferred Concept Plan in December 2024, the project is in the Statutory Phase as of early 2026. Proposed changes include zoning for buildings up to 10 storeys along Napper Road to support housing diversity near the Gold Coast University Hospital and light rail corridor.
City of Gold Coast Ecological Restoration Program - Parkwood
Ongoing City of Gold Coast natural areas and ecological restoration works in and around Parkwood, delivered as part of the broader citywide program to restore degraded ecosystems, increase native vegetation cover, improve biodiversity, support threatened species recovery, improve waterways and connect natural habitat corridors.
Urbana Stage 3
Urbana Stage 3 is a four-tower mixed-use precinct in Coomera by Cadmium. The approved scheme includes 720 apartments above a connected podium with retail, dining, commercial tenancies, resident amenity, a gym and medical centre. Council approval followed amendments that reduced the planned tower heights, with the approved towers reported at 15, 21, 22 and 26 levels.
170 Napper Road Townhouse Development
Impact assessable material change of use application for 27 multiple dwellings at 170 Napper Road, Parkwood. The proposal is for a townhouse-style residential development with associated resident and visitor parking, close to existing local medical, aged care, childcare and transport services.
5,273 residents of Parkwood are employed, from a labour force of 5,496. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 70.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,187, about 79% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Parkwood is highly qualified, with strong representation in critical services, a jobless rate of 4.1%, and a yearly employment growth rate estimated at 2.8%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 5,273, while the unemployment level was 0.1% higher than the Regional Qld figure of 3.9%. The labor participation rate was exceptionally high, standing at 70.8% compared to Regional Qld's 64.3%. Census data indicates that only a minor share of residents (12.4%) worked from home, though this figure may be influenced by COVID-19 containment measures. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing plays a minimal role, accounting for only 0.3% of jobs compared to the regional share of 4.5%. This mostly residential community seems to provide few local employment options, as shown by the comparison of Census local workers relative to the resident population. AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics reveals that during the twelve months leading to March 2026, the volume of employed residents rose by 2.8% and the active workforce grew by 3.2%, which caused a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Conversely, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1% and the labor force expand by 0.3%, with its unemployment rate rising 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand trends in Parkwood. These projections, spanning five and ten years, have been aligned with local industry profiles to estimate employment directions. Although national employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Weighting these sectoral forecasts according to Parkwood's employment composition suggest local employment is positioned to rise by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (this serves as a basic weighted projection for visualization and does not account for local population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Parkwood is $2,064 a week (about $107,000 a year), with median personal income at $736 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,204 a year against an average of $64,171. 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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Based on AreaSearch's analysis of the most recent postcode-level ATO statistics published for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Parkwood SA2 recorded a median income of $51,204 and an average income of $64,171. These amounts are below the national median and compare to median and average incomes of $53,146 and $66,593 across Regional Qld. Adjusted for Wage Price Index inflation of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current figures are estimated at approximately $57,021 (median) and $71,461 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census ranks local household income at the 69th percentile ($2,064 weekly), while individual income ranks at the 35th percentile.
Income distribution statistics show the largest bracket contains 37.5% of residents (3,426 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, reflecting the broader regional pattern where 31.7% share this bracket. Accommodation costs absorb 16.8% of income, yet healthy earnings keep disposable income at the 68th percentile, and the local SEIFA income decile is 6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Parkwood had 2,763 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 2% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $538 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,894 a month, a total housing cost higher than 80% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 26.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in Parkwood, according to the most recent Census, were composed of 90.7% standalone houses and 9.3% other formats (like semi-detached homes, units, and alternative dwellings), which contrasts with Regional Qld's breakdown of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options. Furthermore, the home ownership rate in Parkwood was below the Regional Qld average at 27.7%, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (41.9%) or rented (30.4%). The median monthly home loan payment was significantly above the Regional Qld average at $1,894, while the median weekly rental cost was $538, compared to Regional Qld benchmarks of $1,655 and $345.
Locally, mortgage repayments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs are considerably higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Parkwood counted 2,763 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 13% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 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 households at 80.6%, consisting of 38.1% couples with children, 27.5% couples without children, and 13.3% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the other 19.4%, with solo occupants making up 12.8% and group households representing 6.8% of the total. The average household size of 3.0 people is larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.8% of adults in Parkwood hold a university qualification, including 18.1% with a bachelor degree and 6.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.5% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The educational profile of this community is prominent within the region, with tertiary qualification rates (26.8% of residents aged 15+) tracking above the Rest of Qld average of 20.6%, showing the local emphasis on tertiary education. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 18.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (6.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational and technical training are also highly represented, with 36.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (24.5%). Student participation rates are quite high, with 32.7% of the population currently engaged in formal learning.
This group includes 9.6% attending university or college, 9.0% enrolled in primary schools, and 7.8% undertaking secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Parkwood reaches 43 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 1,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 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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Analysis of transit options shows 43 active passenger stops within Parkwood, comprising a combination of light rail and bus services. These stops are served by 5 distinct routes that together provide 1,628 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is ranked as favorable, with residents living an average of 209 meters from the nearest transit stop. Being a mostly residential suburb, the majority of working residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel for 89% of commuters. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.9 cars, exceeding the regional average.
A relatively low 12.4% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census figures which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 232 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 37 weekly trips per transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.5% of residents in Parkwood report no long-term health condition. 5.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.3 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 measures indicate below-average trends in Parkwood, as determined by AreaSearch's evaluation of death rates and the incidence of long-term health issues. Chronic medical conditions are slightly more common than average across both young and old cohorts, and the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low at approximately 51% of the population (~4,678 people). The most frequent health issues reported by residents are asthma and arthritis, which affect 7.4% and 7.3% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 71.5% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
The demographic under the age of 65 exhibits health metrics that are better than average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 14.5% of the local population (1,325 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld share of 20.4%. Seniors in the area experience above-average health outcomes, with national rankings exceeding those of the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
33.3% of Parkwood residents were born overseas and 17.9% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.0%) and Australian (21.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Parkwood displays higher levels of cultural diversity than most regional markets, with 17.9% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 33.3% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 47.2% of the local population. However, the most pronounced religious deviation is in Islam, which accounts for 2.6% of residents compared to 0.6% across Regional Qld. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parent birthplaces, the three most common heritages in Parkwood are English at 29.0%, Australian at 21.9%, and Other at 9.9%. There are also distinct concentrations of other ethnic groups: residents of New Zealand origin are overrepresented at 1.7% of the population (compared to 0.9% regionally), Maori ancestry is at 2.0% (compared to 0.8%), and Korean heritage is at 0.8% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Parkwood is 36. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 33.9% 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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Parkwood's median age of 36 is considerably lower than the Regional Qld figure of 41 and slightly below the Australian average of 38 years. Relative to Regional Qld, the 15 - 24 age bracket is highly represented at 18.9% locally, whereas the 75 - 84 cohort is underrepresented at 4.3%. The concentration of young adults aged 15 - 24 is well above the national benchmark of 12.7%. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 13.3% to 15.0% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 17.2% to 18.9%.
In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.6% to 11.7% and children aged 5 to 14 declined from 11.8% to 10.0%. Projections suggest that Parkwood's age demographics will change notably by 2041. The 25 to 34 age cohort is expected to expand by 454 people (33%) from 1,371 to 1,826. Conversely, both the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 brackets are expected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Parkwood
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 | Apr 2026 4 months ago all 9 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 Apr 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 — 8 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,837 at the 2021 Census → 9,138 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 (309091265). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.