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Petrie has an estimated 9,241 residents, up from 8,735 at the 2021 Census — a change of 506 people, or 5.8%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 52.7% of that increase. That puts 1,371 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 Petrie is approximately 9,241 in May 2026. This represents a rise of 506 individuals (5.8%) from the 8,735 residents documented in the 2021 Census. The calculation is based on the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 9,202 and 37 validated new addresses added after the Census. This population level results in a density of 1,371 persons per square kilometer, a figure that exceeds the typical average across the country. The primary driver of this population growth has been overseas migration, which made up roughly 52.7% of the total demographic gains lately.
Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this coverage, and for any years after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 using 2021 data are adopted. Since these state-level projections lack age breakdowns, proportional growth rates from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 data) are applied to each age bracket. Based on these anticipated demographic trends, the area is projected to experience a population expansion slightly below the national median, increasing by 921 people by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, which translates to a 9.5% gain over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
45 new dwellings have been approved in Petrie over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That is 1.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 7, broadly in line with 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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Around 9 new residential building approvals have been granted annually in Petrie, accumulating to 45 homes during the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 7 approvals have been logged. Because there has been an average of 8 new residents per completed dwelling over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, the local housing supply is lagging behind demand. This imbalance generally intensifies buyer competition and exerts upward pressure on prices, with new residences constructed at an average cost of $339,000. Additionally, commercial approvals worth $3.9 million have been documented during the current financial year, which points to a low level of commercial development activity.
Petrie exhibits significantly lower building activity when compared to Greater Brisbane, coming in at 81.0% below the regional per capita average. This undersupply of fresh housing stock typically bolsters demand and valuations for pre-existing properties, even though building starts have shown recent gains. This rate is also below the national benchmark, indicating a mature market and potential development limits. Newly approved projects consist of 29.0% detached houses and 71.0% attached dwellings. The emphasis on higher-density projects provides more budget-friendly purchasing options and caters to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major departure from the established housing stock, which currently consists of 87.0% houses, reflecting a scarcity of development land and responding to changing lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. With approximately 961 residents for every approval, Petrie presents as an established, mature location. Looking forward, the population of Petrie is projected to rise by 882 residents by 2041 from the latest quarterly estimate compiled by AreaSearch. If the current pace of construction persists, the supply of housing may struggle to accommodate this population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support rising property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Petrie, worth an estimated $3.87 billion. A further 130 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $62.2 billion. 41 are already under construction and 52 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning frameworks are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 15 projects that are likely to influence this locality. Important developments include the Petrie Central Retail and Residential Precinct Expansion, the Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre, the Pantex Student Accommodation project on Young Street, and the apartments at 50-52 Connors Street, with the list below highlighting the most significant initiatives.
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Moreton Bay Central
Formerly known as The Mill at Moreton Bay, the Moreton Bay Central Priority Development Area (PDA) was officially renamed in July 2025. This 460-hectare mixed-use precinct in Petrie is anchored by the UniSC Moreton Bay campus, which opened Stage 1 in 2020 and completed a $100 million Stage 2 expansion of three Mass Engineered Timber buildings in April 2024, bringing total campus investment to $240 million. The precinct integrates a university hub with health, advanced manufacturing, commercial, and residential uses.The $205.5 million Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre - a 10,000-seat Olympic boxing venue - commenced construction in 2026, with completion targeted by mid-2028. A TAFE Centre of Excellence for advanced manufacturing is also set to begin construction in 2026 as part of a $201.1 million state government program. The updated PDA Development Scheme commenced 13 October 2025 under Moreton Bay City Council assessment.
Moreton Bay Central (formerly The Mill at Moreton Bay) - Knowledge and Innovation Precinct
Moreton Bay Central (officially renamed from The Mill at Moreton Bay on 30 July 2025) is a 460-hectare Priority Development Area transforming the former Petrie paper mill site into a major knowledge and innovation precinct north of Brisbane. The PDA spans the suburbs of Petrie, Kallangur and Lawnton, anchored by the UniSC Moreton Bay university campus. The new Moreton Bay Central PDA Development Scheme commenced on 13 October 2025. The masterplan, led by Millovate over a 20-year staged delivery, includes a major university campus, a private health precinct, advanced manufacturing, commercial and mixed-use development, around 3,400 dwellings, and significant open space and conserved koala habitat.A key Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games venue, the Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre, will be built within the precinct. Designed by Populous (appointed Principal Architect in March 2026), the 205.5 million dollar facility will feature 12 indoor courts with a Games-time capacity of 10,000 spectators, with construction anticipated to begin in 2027 for completion ahead of the 2032 Games. The full precinct is expected to generate thousands of jobs and substantial annual economic benefits once realised.
Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre
A major 12-court multi-purpose sports complex designed as a key venue for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, accommodating basketball, netball, volleyball, futsal, and broad community event use.
Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre
A 205 million dollar multi-sport facility planned within the Moreton Bay Central precinct (formerly The Mill) at Petrie, adjacent to Petrie train station. The centre will deliver 12 multi-purpose courts across two halls supporting basketball, netball, volleyball, futsal, badminton, pickleball, gymnastics and wheelchair rugby. Earmarked as a venue for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games with a Games-time spectator capacity of approximately 10,000, it is currently proposed to host boxing. Beyond 2032 the venue will operate as a community and regional sporting hub owned and run by City of Moreton Bay Council.The scope includes a cafe, athlete change rooms, more than 300 car parks, meeting rooms, offices and outdoor green space, and the building will target a 6-Star Green Star rating. Populous has been appointed as Principal Architect, with Aurecon and Northrop providing engineering services. Council has commenced enabling works on site and main construction is anticipated to begin in 2027 ahead of completion before the 2032 Games.
Pantex Student Accommodation - Young Street
8-storey purpose-built student accommodation tower providing 296 beds across 162 units to serve the UniSC Moreton Bay campus. The development features study areas, recreation facilities, open corridors for natural ventilation, and 52 basement car parks.
50-52 Connors Street Apartments
Approved development for a six-storey residential building comprising 24 apartments (18 x 2-bed, 5 x 1-bed, 1 x 3-bed). The site, located near the Petrie USC campus, was sold with development approval in October 2023.
Young St, Petrie
Development of a 296-bed purpose-built student accommodation building supporting the UniSC Moreton Bay campus. The 8-storey project features 162 units, including 84 studios and 212 shared dormitories, along with a 2-level basement carpark.
Moreton Bay Central Petrie Town Centre Mixed-Use Retail Precinct
Planning framework for mixed-use renewal in the Moreton Bay Central Priority Development Area, including Petrie Town Centre west of Petrie Station. The precinct is intended to support retail, commercial, residential, health, community infrastructure and university-linked activity around the UniSC Moreton Bay campus. No current official Haben project page for Petrie Central was found, so the record has been reframed around the official PDA and town centre renewal area.
4,987 residents of Petrie are employed, from a labour force of 5,426. Unemployment sits at 8.1%, with participation at 73.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,573, about 82% 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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Petrie has a qualified workforce with a strong presence in essential services, an unemployment rate of 8.1%, and a 1.0% rise in estimated employment over the previous year. As of March 2026, there are 4,987 local residents employed. The unemployment rate is 3.8% higher than the 4.3% rate recorded across Greater Brisbane, indicating potential for improvement, while the participation rate is relatively typical at 73.0% compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane. According to Census replies, a moderate 17.2% of workers performed their duties from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of COVID-19 restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The community displays a distinct occupational concentration in retail trade, where the employment share is 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 6.4% of the workforce, which is lower than the 8.9% figure for Greater Brisbane. The area is highly residential and appears to offer few local jobs, as shown by the comparison of the Census working population against the resident population. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw employment expand by 1.0% and the labor force grow by 0.5%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 0.4 percentage points. This differs from Greater Brisbane, which saw a 3.2% rise in employment, a 3.4% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National occupational projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future demand in Petrie. These projections, spanning five and ten years, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Although overall national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates vary greatly by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce mix suggests that employment in Petrie would grow by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Petrie is $1,853 a week (about $96,000 a year), with median personal income at $811 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,733 a year against an average of $64,258. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of the latest ATO postcode statistics released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Petrie SA2 recorded a median income of $56,733 and an average income of $64,258. These figures sit below the national averages and compare to $58,236 (median) and $72,799 (average) across Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to roughly $63,178 for the median and $71,558 for the average as of March 2026. Census records indicate that household, family, and individual incomes in Petrie sit around the 53rd percentile nationally.
Income distribution data shows that the largest segment consists of 40.0% of local taxpayers (3,696 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is consistent with the wider region where this bracket accounts for 33.3%. High housing costs absorb 15.4% of earnings, yet solid incomes keep disposable income at the 58th percentile, and the SEIFA index places the area in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Petrie had 3,149 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 5% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,725 a month. Rent absorbs 19.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.5%. 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 options in Petrie at the time of the latest Census consisted of 86.7% houses and 13.3% other housing types, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings in the Brisbane metro area. Home ownership rates in Petrie matched the Brisbane metro level of 25.6%, with the remaining residents holding a mortgage (44.2%) or renting (30.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $1,725, below the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, while the median weekly rent was $360, compared to $380 in Brisbane metro.
Nationally, Petrie's mortgage costs are below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Petrie counted 3,149 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,331 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the majority of households at 77.9%, which includes couples with children at 35.1%, couples without children at 28.4%, and single parents at 13.4%. Non-family households account for the remaining 22.1%, comprising lone person households at 19.0% and group households at 3.1%. The median household size stands at 2.7 people, which is slightly larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.2% of adults in Petrie hold a university qualification, including 14.3% with a bachelor degree and 3.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.4% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,835 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,006 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 region presents educational disparities, with university graduation rates of 20.2% falling significantly short of the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This situation represents both a difficulty and a chance for focused educational strategies. Bachelor degrees represent 14.3% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Technical and trade qualifications are highly prevalent, with 40.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational credentials, which include advanced diplomas at 11.6% and certificates at 28.4%. Participation in study is notably strong, with 29.2% of the local population currently signed up for formal training.
This includes 10.1% attending primary schools, 8.3% in secondary schools, and 5.0% enrolled in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Petrie reaches 30 stops on 106 routes, timetabled for about 3,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 analysis indicates there are 30 active train and bus stops within Petrie. These stops host 106 distinct routes, which combine to support 3,553 weekly passenger journeys. Transport access is classified as good, with residents living an average of 225 meters from their nearest stop. Because this is a residential area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 84%, followed by trains at 11%. Car ownership averages 1.6 vehicles per household, which is higher than the regional average. Around 17.2% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Service frequency averages 507 daily trips across all routes, which translates to roughly 118 weekly trips per transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
64.7% of residents in Petrie report no long-term health condition. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.4 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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Petrie shows favorable health metrics based on AreaSearch's evaluation of death rates and the frequency of chronic conditions. While the prevalence of typical illnesses is low among the general community, it is higher than the national average for older, vulnerable demographics. The rate of private health insurance is relatively low, covering approximately 51% of the population (~4,731 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. The most frequent diagnoses in the locality were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 11.6% and 9.1% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 64.7% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
The working-age cohort experiences notable health issues, with higher rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 15.2% of the population (1,404 people), though this demographic ranks lower on a national scale than the overall local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Petrie is largely Australian-born, at 80.6% of residents, with 6.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.8%) and Australian (27.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Petrie displays lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 80.6% of the population born in Australia, 89.5% holding citizenship, and 93.9% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 46.2% of local residents, compared to 47.8% in Greater Brisbane. Looking at parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Petrie are English at 30.8%, Australian at 27.4%, and Irish at 8.8%. There are also specific differences in ethnic representation compared to the wider region, with New Zealanders overrepresented at 1.3% of the population (compared to 1.0% regionally), Maori at 1.3% (compared to 1.1%), and Welsh at 0.8% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Petrie is 38. 26.6% 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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Petrie's median age of 38 is slightly above the Greater Brisbane average of 36, though it matches the national median of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket is well represented at 12.5% compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 12.0%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has increased from 3.5% to 4.8%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 14.9% to 13.3%. Projections for 2041 indicate notable changes in the local age structure. The 75 to 84 cohort is projected to grow by 57% (an increase of 252 people), rising to 698 from 445.
The overall aging trend is clear, with individuals aged 65 and over accounting for 57% of the projected growth. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 age brackets are expected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Petrie
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 13 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 — 37 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,735 at the 2021 Census → 9,241 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 (314031393). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.