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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 76% of areas nationally. 112 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the resident count for Peregian Springs stands at approximately 11,924 in May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 1,230 people (11.5%) from the 2021 Census, which registered 10,694 residents. This adjustment is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 11,924 in June 2025 alongside 112 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. Such population numbers translate to a density of 1,967 persons per square kilometer, a figure that surpasses the typical density found in other Australian areas analysed by AreaSearch. The local expansion rate of 11.5% since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 area (6.1%) and the Rest of Qld, positioning the locality as a regional leader in expansion.
Gains in resident numbers were mostly underpinned by arrivals from abroad, which comprised roughly 59.2% of total population increases recently, though net interstate migration and natural increase also registered positive gains. Projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, utilizing 2022 as the baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for individual SA2 sectors. In cases where SA2 sectors lack this data, or for projections extending past 2032, figures from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 with a 2021 baseline are applied. Because these state-level forecasts do not detail age cohorts, AreaSearch distributes growth across age brackets using proportional weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which use 2022 baseline data. Looking ahead to demographic shifts, the locality is projected to experience population expansion exceeding the median for regional Australia, climbing by 1,954 residents to 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP figures, which represents an overall rise of 16.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
206 new dwellings have been approved in Peregian Springs over the past five years, an average of 41 a year. That places the area in the 74th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 30 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 60% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 8, 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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Peregian Springs has recorded an average of roughly 41 residential building permits annually, representing a total of 206 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 8 building permits have been logged. With an average of 7 additional inhabitants arriving for every home built over the past 5 financial years (running from FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping new additions, a trend that typically drives up property prices and intensifies competition among buyers, while new residences are built with a mean construction cost of $413,000. Additionally, commercial building permits valued at $7.6 million have been registered this financial year, suggesting a modest emphasis on commercial projects.
Relative to the Rest of Qld, Peregian Springs displays approximately three-quarters of the per capita construction volume, placing it in the 50th percentile of locations evaluated across the country. New residential construction is split between 60.0% detached houses and 40.0% townhouses or units, representing a growing mix of attached housing choices spanning different price brackets, from large homes for families to more affordable compact dwellings. This shifts away from the current dwelling distribution (where 80.0% are detached houses), indicating a decline in the availability of developable land and reflecting shifting consumer choices and housing costs. A ratio of approximately 936 people for each dwelling permit indicates a highly established local housing market. Forecasts for the population suggest Peregian Springs will add 1,954 inhabitants by 2041 (calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release). With the current pace of construction, the supply of housing may struggle to match this growth in population, which could intensify competition among buyers and put upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Peregian Springs, worth an estimated $2.81 billion. A further 85 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.79 billion. 19 are already under construction and 28 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 infrastructure projects, major works, and planning updates have a significant impact on local performance. In total, AreaSearch has tracked 10 developments that are expected to influence the community. Notable projects include the Peregian Springs Shopping Centre Expansion, the SEQ Liveability Fund - Peregian Beach Pathways, the Emu Mountain Road Shared Pathway, and the Peregian Springs Master Planned Community, with the following index detailing those of greatest significance.
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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.
Avoca Residences Peregian Springs
Boutique development of 50 apartments (2 and 3 bedroom) set around central residents pool and garden. Developed by award-winning Noosa developer MBC and renowned architects RC Studio. Features north-east aspect, 3 levels max, adjacent to Peregian Springs Shopping Precinct.
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 66.3%. 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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The workforce in Peregian Springs is highly trained and distributed across several sectors, showing a jobless rate of only 1.8%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 6,007, while the local unemployment rate was 2.1% lower than the 3.9% recorded in Regional Qld, and participation in the labor force was close to typical levels (66.3% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld). Census figures show that a moderate 22.1% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic containment measures. The primary employment sectors for local residents consist of health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
The community shows a particular concentration in professional & technical services, where its share of employment is 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is minimally represented, employing just 0.5% of the local workforce compared to 4.5% in Regional Qld. This largely residential enclave appears to provide few local employment options, as shown by comparing the Census workplace counts with the resident workforce population. An examination of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch indicates that for the year ending March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 2.2% while employment fell by 2.6%, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point rise in the jobless rate. In contrast, 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 outlooks issued by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective demand trends in Peregian Springs. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate future trends. Although overall employment nationwide is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expansion rates vary widely across different fields. Projecting these national industry trends onto the local employment structure suggests employment for residents should rise by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (note that this is a direct mathematical weighting for context and does not incorporate local population growth forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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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The latest ATO data at the postcode level for the 2023 financial year shows that incomes in the Peregian Springs SA2 exceed national averages, with a median of $53,029 and an average of $74,034. By comparison, Regional Qld recorded a median income of $53,146 and an average of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimated values would be roughly $59,053 (median) and $82,444 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Peregian Springs sit near the 55th percentile nationwide.
The statistics reveal that the largest single cohort comprises 36.2% of residents (4,316 people) who fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, similar to the broader region where this bracket accounts for 31.7% of the population. High housing outlays absorb 19.9% of income, though solid earnings keep disposable income at the 52nd percentile, and the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
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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Residential structures in Peregian Springs at the time of the latest Census consisted of 80.5% standalone houses and 19.5% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative housing), compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in Peregian Springs were lower than the regional average at 27.5%, with the remaining properties being held with a mortgage (34.9%) or occupied by tenants (37.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly higher than the Regional Qld average at $2,147, while the median weekly rent stood at $530, compared to regional figures of $1,655 and $345 respectively.
Nationally, mortgage outlays in Peregian Springs are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
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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Families make up the vast majority of households at 82.3%, consisting of couples with children at 39.1%, couples without children at 29.1%, and single-parent households at 13.5%. The remaining 17.7% of households are non-family arrangements, with single occupants accounting for 15.0% and shared households making up 2.6%. The median household occupancy of 2.8 persons is higher than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
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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The educational profile of the area is distinct within the region, with university degree holders (making up 27.0% of residents aged 15+) exceeding the Rest of Qld average of 20.6%, pointing to a strong focus on tertiary studies. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 19.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees (5.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational and technical training is also common, with 40.3% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas (14.9%) and certificates (25.4%). Enrolment in education is notably high, with 33.3% of residents currently undertaking formal studies.
This population includes 13.5% in primary schools, 10.2% in high schools, and 3.4% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Peregian Springs reaches 22 stops on 1 route, timetabled for about 100 services a week. The typical home sits about 390 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit assessment shows 22 active transit stops in Peregian Springs, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 1 separate routes, which combine to deliver 101 weekly passenger journeys. Access to public transit is categorized as good, with residents living an average of 388 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the suburban character of the area, most workers travel out of the community, with private vehicles serving as the primary transit choice for 95% of commuters. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per home. Furthermore, 22.1% of residents work from home (recorded in the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related working arrangements).
Transit service frequency averages 14 daily trips across all active routes, which represents roughly 4 weekly trips for each individual stop.
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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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Health indicators reveal excellent outcomes across Peregian Springs according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic illnesses, with younger age groups showing a particularly low occurrence of standard medical conditions, and private health insurance rates reaching a high level of approximately 56% of the population (~6,689 people). This is compared to a rate of 52.5% across Regional Qld. The most prevalent health issues recorded locally were mental health challenges and arthritis, affecting 8.0% and 7.1% of the population respectively, while 72.5% of residents reported having no chronic health issues at all, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
The working-age population is exceptionally healthy, exhibiting a low rate of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older make up 16.2% of the local population (1,930 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld level of 20.4%. Senior health outcomes are above average, though they rank lower nationally than the outcomes seen in the general local population.
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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Peregian Springs displays higher than average levels of cultural diversity, with 8.2% of residents using a non-English language at home and 27.1% born outside Australia. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, accounting for 43.3% of local residents. The most distinct relative concentration is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of the local population, compared to 0.1% throughout Regional Qld. Regarding family heritage based on parental birthplaces, the three most common ancestries in Peregian Springs are English at 32.8%, Australian at 25.3%, and Irish at 8.5%. There are also distinct variations in other backgrounds: South Australian ancestry is notably high at 1.3% of the population (compared to 0.5% regionally), Welsh stands at 0.9% (compared to 0.5%), and New Zealander is at 1.1% (compared to 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Peregian Springs is 38. 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 median age of 38 years in Peregian Springs is slightly below the Regional Qld average of 41, while matching the national median of 38 years. Children aged 5 to 14 represent a high share of the population at 16.8% compared to Regional Qld, whereas young adults aged 25 to 34 are less common at 8.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 10.2% to 13.2% of the population, and the 45 to 54 cohort grew from 13.8% to 15.3%. In contrast, the group aged 5 to 14 fell from 18.2% to 16.8%, and those aged 35 to 44 declined from 16.6% to 15.3%.
Demographic forecasts for 2041 point to significant changes in Peregian Springs, led by a 25% growth (459 people) in the 45 to 54 age bracket, rising from 1,821 to 2,281. Conversely, the cohort aged 15 to 24 is projected to experience very little growth, increasing by just 1% (22 people).
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 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 | Jul 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 Jul 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 — 112 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 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 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 (316051544). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.