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Parrearra - Warana has an estimated 11,634 residents, up from 10,392 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,242 people, or 12.0%. Growth has averaged 1.9% a year over five years, faster than 77% of areas nationally. 616 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 55.3% of that increase. That puts 1,689 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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Based on analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Parrearra - Warana is approximately 11,634 in May 2026. This represents a gain of 1,242 residents (12.0%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded 10,392 people. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 11,380 combined with 616 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The local population density stands at 1,688 persons per square kilometer, a figure that surpasses the typical average across nationwide locations examined by AreaSearch. The growth rate of 12.0% since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of Qld (9.2%) and the national benchmark, positioning the area as a regional growth leader.
Population expansion was chiefly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 55.3% of the total demographic growth in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, and for the years after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (using 2021 data) are adopted. Because these state-level projections lack breakdowns by age, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 data) for each age bracket. Reflecting these anticipated demographic trends, a substantial population rise within the top quartile of national non-metropolitan zones is predicted, with the locality expected to add 3,043 residents by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP data, translating to an overall expansion of 24.0% over the 16 years.
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895 new dwellings have been approved in Parrearra - Warana over the past five years, an average of 179 a year. That places the area in the 82nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 15 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 124 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 15% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 33, 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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Parrearra - Warana has seen an average of approximately 179 building approvals for new dwellings each year, totaling 895 home approvals during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 31 in FY-26 to date. With an average of 1.1 new residents arriving per new home annually over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, the local housing market demonstrates solid equilibrium between supply and demand, fostering stable conditions, with new homes constructed at an average value of $414,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals worth $29.6 million have been registered in the current financial year, pointing to robust commercial development activity locally.
Compared to the Rest of Qld, Parrearra - Warana experienced elevated construction levels (15.0% higher than the regional average per capita over the 5 year timeframe), providing ample choice for buyers while reinforcing established property values, even though building pace has declined recently. This performance is significantly above the national average, showcasing high developer confidence in the locality. Recent building permits consist of 15.0% standalone houses and 85.0% townhouses or multi-unit dwellings. This orientation toward higher-density housing delivers lower-cost entry points and draws downsizers, investors, and first-time home buyers. This represents a major departure from the established housing stock (which is currently 68.0% houses), reflecting a scarcity of development sites and meeting evolving lifestyle and affordability needs. The area has roughly 249 people for every dwelling approval, suggesting capacity for further development. Long-term projections indicate Parrearra - Warana will add 2,788 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. At the current pace of construction, new housing supply is expected to easily satisfy demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current forecasts.
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AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Parrearra - Warana, worth an estimated $1.53 billion. A further 122 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $34.9 billion. 45 are already under construction and 42 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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An area's economic performance and growth are heavily influenced by local infrastructure improvements, major developments, and urban planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 25 key projects likely to impact the locality. Prominent developments include Oceanside Birtinya, Kawana Health Precinct Expansion, BHC Affordable Housing Birtinya, and Sunshine Coast Health Precinct, with the accompanying list detailing the most significant initiatives.
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Bokarina Beach Master Planned Community
A 29.76-hectare beachfront master-planned community by Stockland at Bokarina on the Sunshine Coast, forming part of the wider Oceanside Kawana precinct. The community comprises home sites, terrace homes, and several apartment buildings around a landmark lake, parkland, and public beach access, with pedestrian and cycle links to Birtinya and the Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital precinct. Stockland's own land and townhome releases are now fully sold out, and Zinc Bokarina, an 84-apartment and 8-beach-house building by Gardner Vaughan Group, has also sold out with construction complete.The final stage of the precinct is Bask Bokarina, a 135-apartment, two-tower development by Gardner Vaughan Group with 10 ground-floor retail tenancies, which is over 85 percent sold with construction nearing completion and first residents expected to move in from September 2026.
BHC Affordable Housing Birtinya
A proposed 90-unit affordable housing development for essential workers at 16 Bright Place, Birtinya, near the Sunshine Coast University Hospital. The eight-storey building comprises 12 studios, 66 one-bedroom, and 12 two-bedroom units, targeting a 7+ star NatHERS rating. Originally approved via a Ministerial Infrastructure Designation (MID), that approval was repealed in March 2025 by the Queensland Deputy Premier. BHC is now pursuing approval through Sunshine Coast Council under the local planning pathway. The architect is Ellivo Architects; a builder is yet to be appointed.
Bask Bokarina
Bask Bokarina is a two-tower residential development within Stockland's Bokarina Beach master planned community. The project comprises 135 apartments across the Mydas and Caretta buildings together with ground floor retail, resident amenities including a pool, gym and function room, and landscaped communal spaces. Construction has reached the final fit-out stage following topping out, with first residents expected during Spring 2026.
Kawana Health Precinct Expansion
Expansion of the Kawana Health Precinct to provide additional medical services and facilities to support the growing Sunshine Coast population.
Birtinya Social Housing Project
A five-storey social housing development delivering 63 units with a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom options. Designed to be fully accessible for seniors and people with disabilities, the complex is located on a 2622sqm block near the Sunshine Coast University Hospital. It features communal areas to build community and includes at least 61 car parking spaces. The basement structure is complete, with overall completion due mid-2026.
Warana Coastal Pathway (Stage 4)
The completion of Stage 4 (1km long, 3m-wide concrete pathway) connects Beach Access 233 to Beach Access 229, finalising a 2km continuous section of the Warana Coastal Pathway. The path forms part of the broader 73km Coastal Pathway network and includes improved accessibility, two new beach showers, three new seats, two bike racks, and dunal revegetation. The project was supported by the Queensland Government's Cycle Network Local Government Grants Program.
St Clair
Absolute waterfront apartment development on Lake Kawana comprising two eight-level towers with a total of 200 luxury 2, 3 and 4-bedroom apartments plus penthouses. Resort-style amenities include a 25m pool, BBQ pavilion and fire pit, exclusive residents' dining room with chef's kitchen, nearly 1,000sqm private parklands with direct lake access, and a level-9 rooftop terrace with outdoor kitchen and panoramic ocean/hinterland views.
Birtinya Town Centre
Birtinya Town Centre is a major mixed-use urban renewal precinct by Stockland within the Kawana Health Precinct. Following the commencement of TLPI 04/2025 on 13 April 2026 and approval of the refreshed masterplan, the project is progressing with up to 2,600 dwellings, retail, commercial, hotel, community facilities, extensive parkland, the Green Spine, and new transport infrastructure including the Lake Kawana pedestrian bridge.
5,499 residents of Parrearra - Warana are employed, from a labour force of 5,660. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 58.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Parrearra - Warana possesses a qualified workforce, with substantial representation in essential services industries, and an unemployment rate of only 2.8%. In March 2026, 5,499 local residents were employed, and the unemployment rate sat 1.1% below the 3.9% recorded in Regional Qld, whereas labor force participation is notably lower (58.9% versus 64.3% in Regional Qld). Census data indicates that a moderate 17.9% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of COVID-19 restrictions. The primary employment fields for residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
The local workforce has a notable concentration in construction, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional average. By contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing is minimally represented at 0.5%, compared to the regional benchmark of 4.5%. Although there are local jobs available, a comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests a large portion of residents travel to other areas for employment. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, the local labor force contracted by 2.2% during the year leading up to March 2026, alongside a 3.0% drop in employment, which drove unemployment up by 0.8 percentage points. Conversely, Regional Qld experienced employment expansion of 0.1% and labor force growth of 0.3%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point increase. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide additional context regarding future demand in Parrearra - Warana. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local industry mix to estimate employment trends. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely across different sectors. Applying these industry projections to the employment profile of Parrearra - Warana indicates local jobs could grow by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
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Median household income in Parrearra - Warana is $1,593 a week (about $83,000 a year), with median personal income at $781 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,922 a year against an average of $76,806. The average runs 48% 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 postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, the median taxpayer income in the Parrearra - Warana SA2 is $51,922, with an average income of $76,806. This stands significantly above the national average, contrasting with Regional Qld's median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, updated estimates for March 2026 suggest a median of $57,820 and an average of $85,531. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Parrearra - Warana rank moderately, sitting between the 41st and 45th percentiles.
The income distribution reveals that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket accounts for 27.7% of the community (3,222 residents), which is comparable to the wider region where this segment comprises 31.7%. Housing affordability pressures are pronounced, with residents retaining only 82.3% of their income, ranking in the 39th percentile, while the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Parrearra - Warana had 3,976 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 68% detached houses and 15% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $465 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,048 a month. Rent absorbs 29.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling distribution in Parrearra - Warana at the time of the latest Census consisted of 67.5% standalone houses and 32.5% semi-detached, townhouse, apartment, or other home types, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in Parrearra - Warana were notably higher than in Regional Qld at 39.7%, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (31.4%) or rented (28.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,048 was significantly higher than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, and the median weekly rent of $465 was higher than the Regional Qld average of $345.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Parrearra - Warana exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and rent levels are well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Parrearra - Warana counted 3,976 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,451 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 32% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up the majority of homes at 71.2%, consisting of couples without children (32.3%), couples with children (27.9%), and single parent households (10.5%). Non-family households account for 28.8% of the total, with single person households comprising 25.2% and group living situations representing 3.5%. The median household occupancy of 2.4 individuals is slightly below the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.3% of adults in Parrearra - Warana hold a university qualification, including 18.1% with a bachelor degree and 5.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 2,249 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,039 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 educational profile of the area is distinct within the region, with university graduation rates (26.3% of residents aged 15+) higher than the Rest of Qld average of 20.6%, showing a strong local focus on tertiary studies. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 18.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (5.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational and technical training is also highly prevalent, with 37.7% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification certificates, comprising advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (25.7%). Student representation is high in the community, with 26.6% of residents enrolled in an educational program.
This includes 9.9% attending primary school, 8.0% in secondary school, and 4.1% studying at the tertiary level.
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Public transport in Parrearra - Warana reaches 30 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of the local transit network shows 30 active public transport stops operating in Parrearra - Warana, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 7 distinct routes, which accommodate 1,132 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 256 meters from the nearest stop. Because this is predominantly a residential suburb, the majority of working residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles being the primary mode of travel at 92%, while 3% travel by bicycle. Car ownership averages 1.4 vehicles per household.
At the time of the 2021 Census, 17.9% of residents worked from home, which may reflect the impact of pandemic lockdowns. Service frequency averages 161 trips daily across all transport routes, which represents approximately 37 weekly trips for each transit stop.
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66.9% of residents in Parrearra - Warana report no long-term health condition. 7.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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 favorable conditions for the population of Parrearra - Warana, with AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and illness rates revealing results that align with national averages. The prevalence of common medical issues is low in the general population, though it exceeds national averages among older, high-risk groups. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 57% of residents (~6,631 people) holding policies, compared to 52.5% across Regional Qld. The most frequent medical conditions reported by local residents were arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 9.8% and 7.7% of the population, respectively.
Meanwhile, 66.9% of residents stated they were free of any long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Residents under 65 years of age generally exhibit better health outcomes than the national average. The area has 24.8% of its population aged 65 and older (2,886 people), which is higher than the Regional Qld average of 20.4%, though this segment ranks lower nationally than the rest of the local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Parrearra - Warana is largely Australian-born, at 79.1% of residents, with 6.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.6%) and Australian (25.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Parrearra - Warana has lower levels of cultural diversity compared to national benchmarks, with 79.1% of residents born in Australia, 87.7% holding citizenship, and 94.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 49.0% of the population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation relative to the wider region is Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of residents compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Parrearra - Warana are English (33.6%), Australian (25.5%), and Irish (9.7%). There are also notable differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: New Zealand ancestry is overrepresented at 1.1% (versus 0.9% in the wider region), Scottish ancestry is at 9.1% (versus 7.8%), and German ancestry is at 4.7% (matching the regional rate of 4.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Parrearra - Warana is 46, older than 81% of areas nationally. 21.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Parrearra - Warana is 46 years, which is higher than the Regional Qld average of 41 years and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional Qld, the area has a larger share of residents in the 75 - 84 age group (8.9%) but a smaller proportion of 25 - 34 year-olds (8.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 9.5% to 12.2% of the population, while the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 12.3% to 10.9%.
By 2041, the age distribution is projected to experience major shifts, led by the 45 to 54 cohort, which is expected to grow by 29% (adding 423 people to increase from 1,446 to 1,870). The 15 to 24 age bracket is projected to grow by 5%, adding 76 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Parrearra - Warana
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 12 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 — 616 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,392 at the 2021 Census → 11,634 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 (316021423). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.