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Peregian Springs has an estimated 11,924 residents, up from 10,694 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,230 people, or 11.5%. Growth has averaged 2.6% a year over five years, faster than 75% of areas nationally. 111 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 59.2% of that increase. That puts 1,968 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count in Peregian Springs reaches approximately 11,924 as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 2021 Census total of 10,694 people, this represents an expansion of 1,230 people (11.5%). The figure is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 11,924 as of June 2025 alongside 111 validated new addresses registered following the Census. This population yields a density of 1,967 persons per square kilometer, placing it above the national benchmark tracked by AreaSearch. With an 11.5% expansion since the 2021 census, Peregian Springs outpaced both the broader SA3 area (6.1%) and the Rest of Qld, establishing itself as an regional growth standout.
Inbound overseas migration was the primary catalyst, generating roughly 59.2% of recent population additions, though natural increase and interstate arrivals also delivered positive contributions. Projections published in 2024 by ABS/Geoscience Australia (utilising 2022 as the base year) serve as the primary framework for each SA2 area analysed by AreaSearch. Where locations lack coverage or for periods extending beyond post-2032, Queensland State Government SA2 area projections released in 2023 (benchmarked to 2021) are utilised instead. Because those state models do not disaggregate by age bracket, AreaSearch integrates proportional growth weightings from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (issued in 2023, based on 2022 data) across individual age cohorts. Looking ahead, the locality is forecast to exceed the median growth pace of non-metropolitan districts nationwide, adding 1,943 persons to 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP figures, which translates to an overall increase of 16.3% across the 16 years.
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157 new dwellings have been approved in Peregian Springs over the past five years, an average of 31 a year. That places the area in the 70th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 32 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 63% 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 Peregian Springs have averaged approximately 31 new homes approved per year, yielding 157 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). In contrast, the arrival of roughly 9.2 new residents per year per dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26) reveals that housing demand significantly exceeds new construction, elevating competition among purchasers and creating upward price pressure, with typical new builds requiring an average construction expenditure of $582,000. In addition, $7.6 million in commercial approvals were recorded this financial year, underscoring the area's predominantly residential character.
Per capita building activity in Peregian Springs tracks at roughly 59% of the level observed across Rest of Qld, ranking the suburb in the 47th percentile across the country, which constrains choices for prospective buyers and bolsters demand for existing residences. This lower volume relative to national figures suggests a mature real estate market with possible supply limitations. Approvals comprise 62.0% detached dwellings and 38.0% medium and high-density housing, delivering a widening array of medium-density formats ranging from family residences to compact options across diverse budgets. Compared to the historical stock of 80.0% houses, this transition highlights fewer available development parcels alongside shifting lifestyle preferences and an escalating requirement for diverse, budget-friendly housing. Generating approximately 834 people per approval, the locality displays typical traits of an established market. Long-term demographic modelling indicates that Peregian Springs will expand by 1,943 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If building volumes stay at current rates, additions to housing stock will fail to keep pace with population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and supporting upward property values.
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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 Peregian Springs, worth an estimated $2.85 billion. A further 87 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.84 billion. 20 are already under construction and 32 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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Local capital works, major developments, and strategic planning frameworks play a fundamental role in shaping community growth and performance. AreaSearch has tracked 10 projects positioned to influence the district, including the Peregian Springs Shopping Centre Expansion, SEQ Liveability Fund - Peregian Beach Pathways, Emu Mountain Road Shared Pathway, and the broader Peregian Springs Master Planned Community, with key initiatives outlined below.
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Avoca Residences Peregian Springs
Avoca Residences is a boutique residential development comprising 50 two- and three-bedroom apartments distributed across buildings up to three levels. Designed by RC Design and delivered by MBC Prestige, the project incorporates a central residents pool, subtropical landscaped gardens, and basement parking adjacent to the Peregian Springs Shopping Precinct. Construction works commenced with scheduled practical completion anticipated in late 2025 to 2026.
Noosa Coastal Pathway - Stage 1, Peregian Beach
Delivery of 800m of wayfinding signage and 800m of new cycle street in Peregian Beach to improve accessibility and connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists. The project provides a seamless extension of the Sunshine Coast Coastal Pathway and forms part of the Noosa Coastal Pathway Corridor Study connecting Peregian Beach and Tewantin. Funded through the $285.8 million SEQ Liveability Fund, a partnership between the Australian Government, Queensland Government and Council of Mayors (SEQ) delivered under the SEQ City Deal.
Emu Mountain Road Shared Pathway
Construction of a 900-metre, 3-metre-wide shared pathway and boardwalk for pedestrians and cyclists along the northern side of Emu Mountain Road, connecting Old Emu Mountain Road to the David Low Way roundabout. The pathway will integrate with the Sunshine Coast and Noosa Coastal Pathway network and includes an upgraded crossing at the David Low Way roundabout. The project improves connectivity for the Peregian Breeze estate residents to Peregian Beach, Coolum, and Coolum State High School.Funded by $2.3 million Queensland Government grant through the Cycle Network Local Government Grants program. Construction expected to commence early 2026.
Peregian Springs Master Planned Community
Original master planned community by FKP/AVEO featuring approximately 5,000 residents across 2,000 lots and townhouses. Includes schools, childcare, Aveo Retirement, Arcare Aged Care, neighbourhood shopping centre, 18-hole golf course designed by Phil Scott, and over 81 hectares of open space.
The Ridges at Peregian Springs
The Ridges forms the southern part of the Peregian Springs residential community. A master-planned community featuring over 1,500 dwellings with exclusive Rec Club facilities including 8-lane 25m heated pool, gym, tennis courts, and BBQ areas. Community title scheme development with fiber-optic infrastructure.
St Andrew's Aquatic Centre
A $13 million community aquatic facility at St Andrew's Anglican College with a FINA accredited 50m, 10 lane pool, an undercover 15m learn to swim pool, grandstand seating for 500, HD 5m display screen, club rooms, change rooms and The Lanes Cafe. Programs include learn to swim (infants to adults), squads, lap swimming and water polo, servicing college students and the wider Sunshine Coast community.
Peregian Springs Shopping Centre Expansion
A 1492 sqm multi-storey expansion of Peregian Springs Shopping Centre consisting of two wings connected by a lobby. The project introduces new casual dining options including Pizza Hut and Burrito Bar, a relocated and enlarged Jetts Gym, modern level-one office and allied health spaces, and 13 new specialty stores. Designed by CCN Architects and built by Hutchinson Builders, the expansion serves the growing Peregian Springs community on the Sunshine Coast.
Coolum District Sports Ground - AFL and Netball Precinct
New AFL and netball sports precinct at Coolum State High School, Coolum Beach, delivered by Sunshine Coast Council in partnership with the Queensland Government, AFL Queensland and Coolum State High School. The project will provide a senior AFL-compliant playing field, a multi-use clubhouse and netball hardcourts for the Coolum Breakers Junior AFL Club and Coolum District Netball Association, with a future stage planned to include a senior cricket oval. The Queensland Government committed 5 million dollars in 2024 towards the first stage, and Sunshine Coast Council's 2026-27 Budget allocated a further 5 million dollars for construction of the Coolum District Sports Ground, plus 1 million dollars in Queensland Government funding for AFL field lighting and a car park.The precinct supports grassroots sports participation on the Sunshine Coast ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
6,007 residents of Peregian Springs are employed, from a labour force of 6,118. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 65.8%. 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 9,855, 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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A highly qualified labor force characterizes Peregian Springs across varied industries, accompanied by an unemployment rate of merely 1.8%. With 6,007 residents employed as of March 2026, local joblessness is 2.1% lower than Regional Qld's 3.9%, while overall participation closely aligns with the regional figure of 64.2%. Census figures also indicate that 22.1% of workers carried out their duties from home, though this metric was influenced by Covid-19 lockdown conditions. Local employment is concentrated primarily in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The community displays notable specialization in professional & technical fields, where workforce concentration is 1.5 times the regional average.
Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.5% of employed locals, well below the 4.5% seen across Regional Qld. A comparison between Census resident workers and local working jobs underscores that this largely residential enclave provides relatively few internal employment positions. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures shows that the local workforce shrank by 2.2% alongside a 2.6% contraction in employment over the 12-month period, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point uptick in unemployment. By comparison, Regional Qld recorded a 0.1% increase in employment, a 0.3% rise in the labour pool, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in joblessness. Looking forward, national employment projections released in Mar-26 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide perspective on future workforce demand within Peregian Springs over five and ten-year intervals when mapped to the local industry mix. Nationally, total employment is anticipated to climb by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across individual sectors. Applying these specific industry projections to the local employment distribution suggests Peregian Springs could see jobs expand by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (note that this represents a direct proportional weighting and excludes local population dynamics).
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Median household income in Peregian Springs is $1,864 a week (about $97,000 a year), with median personal income at $823 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,029 a year against an average of $74,034. 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 postcode ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the Peregian Springs SA2 surpass nationwide averages, registering a median income of $53,029 and an average income of $74,034. These compare favorably against Regional Qld's benchmarks of $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average). Factoring in Wage Price Index gains of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated figures reach approximately $59,053 (median) and $82,444 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census positions local household, family, and individual earnings around the 55th percentile across Australia.
The predominant earning tier captures 36.2% of residents (4,316 people) making between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the 31.7% recorded in this bracket across the surrounding region. While local housing outlays account for 19.9% of income, strong earnings position disposable income in the 52nd percentile, placing the district in the 7th decile of the SEIFA income index.
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Peregian Springs had 3,635 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 81% detached houses and 1% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $530 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,147 a month, a total housing cost higher than 87% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 28.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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As recorded in the most recent Census, the housing inventory in Peregian Springs was divided between 80.5% houses and 19.5% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached units, apartments, and alternative structures), whereas Regional Qld recorded 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Full home ownership was lower than the regional baseline at 27.5%, with the remainder being occupied under a mortgage (34.9%) or leased by tenants (37.5%). Housing expenses were elevated, with monthly median mortgage payments reaching $2,147 and weekly median rent at $530, compared to regional medians of $1,655 and $345 respectively.
Relative to Australian averages, local monthly mortgage obligations exceed the national level of $1,863, while rental costs sit substantially above the nationwide benchmark of $375.
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Peregian Springs counted 3,635 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,053 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 77% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 15% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The domestic landscape is heavily defined by family households, which represent 82.3% of all households, encompassing 39.1% couples with children, 29.1% couples without children, and 13.5% single parent families. The remaining 17.7% consists of non-family living arrangements, primarily lone person households at 15.0% and group households at 2.6%. The typical household size sits at 2.8 people, exceeding the Regional Qld figure of 2.5.
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27.0% of adults in Peregian Springs hold a university qualification, including 19.0% with a bachelor degree and 5.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 92% of areas nationally. A further 25.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 2,549 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,102 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 across the locality outpaces regional standards, with tertiary credentials held by 27.0% of residents aged 15+ compared to 20.6% across the Rest of Qld. Among these, bachelor degrees form the largest segment at 19.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational and technical training is likewise widespread, with 40.3% of residents aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, split between certificates (25.4%) and advanced diplomas (14.9%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 33.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. Primary school students account for 13.5%, secondary school attendees represent 10.2%, and tertiary education participants comprise 3.4% of the population.
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Getting around Peregian Springs means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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72.5% of residents in Peregian Springs report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 83% of areas nationally. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 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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Peregian Springs registers favorable health outcomes across mortality and chronic illness metrics evaluated by AreaSearch, with younger demographics exhibiting particularly low rates of prevalent health conditions. Additionally, private health insurance coverage is extensive, held by approximately 56% of the total population (~6,689 people), compared to 52.5% across Regional Qld. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 8.0 and 7.1% of residents respectively, whereas 72.5% reported no chronic medical conditions, surpassing the 67.6% observed across Regional Qld. Working-age adults display solid overall health with low illness rates.
Senior citizens aged 65 and over make up 16.5% of the population (1,965 people), below the 20.3% recorded in Regional Qld. Although health measures among older residents outperform regional averages, their relative national ranking is slightly lower than that of the broader local demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
27.1% of Peregian Springs residents were born overseas and 8.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.8%) and Australian (25.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Peregian Springs exceeds regional norms, with 27.1% of residents born abroad and 8.2% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, adhered to by 43.3% of the community. In relative terms, Judaism exhibits a distinct local concentration at 0.3% of the population compared to 0.1% in Regional Qld. Regarding ancestral background, English ancestry is the most common at 32.8%, followed by Australian at 25.3% and Irish at 8.5%. Furthermore, specific international heritage groups show elevated local representation relative to the wider region, including South Australian background at 1.3% (against 0.5% regionally), New Zealand at 1.1% (vs 0.9%), and Welsh at 0.9% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Peregian Springs is 39. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 21.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile in Peregian Springs tilts toward younger age groups. Based on figures updated to August 2026, children and youths (0 - 24) account for 35.7% of the community compared to 29.6% across Regional Qld, while senior cohorts (65+) represent 16.5% against a regional benchmark of 20.4%. The median age is estimated at 39, rising from 38 at the 2021 Census and remaining 2 years lower than the regional baseline of 41 recorded during the same Census. The most pronounced shift since the Census occurred among the 25 - 44 age bracket, which declined from 25.5% to an estimated 22.4%.
Through to 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated in the 45 - 64 cohort, projected to expand by 656 residents (22%) to 3,693, while older cohorts (65+) will experience the fastest proportional expansion, rising 32% to 2,603 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Peregian Springs
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 | Sep 2026 last month 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 Sep 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 — 111 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,694 at the 2021 Census → 11,924 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 (316051544). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.