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Pialba - Eli Waters has an estimated 17,754 residents, up from 15,856 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,898 people, or 12.0%. Growth has averaged 2.4% a year over five years, faster than 78% of areas nationally. 830 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 83.2% of that increase. That puts 948 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 population of Pialba - Eli Waters stands at approximately 17,754 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 1,898 residents (12.0%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the count was 15,856 people. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 17,754 alongside 830 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting population density is 948 persons per square kilometer, a figure that aligns closely with typical values observed across comparable study zones. The 12.0% expansion recorded since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of Qld (9.2%) and the national benchmark, establishing the area as a regional growth leader.
The expansion was primarily fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 83.2% of the total demographic increase in recent times. Projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 using a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this coverage or for projections extending past 2032, figures from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 based on 2021 data are substituted. Because the state-level projections omit age breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates growth weightings across age groups using the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections with a 2022 baseline. Looking ahead, demographic models point to a population gain that is slightly under the regional national median, with the locality projected to add 1,478 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, representing a total rise of 8.3% over the 16 years.
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1,086 new dwellings have been approved in Pialba - Eli Waters over the past five years, an average of 217 a year. That places the area in the 91st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 180 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 94% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 356, running ahead of 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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Approximately 217 new residential building approvals have been registered annually in Pialba - Eli Waters, accumulating to 1,086 homes during the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 327 recorded approvals. Given that an average of 1.8 individuals relocated to the district for every home completed between FY-21 and FY-25, the local housing market indicates a healthy equilibrium between supply and demand, fostering steady conditions. Newly built properties have a mean construction value of $279,000, which sits below regional averages and points to more budget-friendly construction options.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $76.2 million during the current financial year, showing robust local business investment. Construction rates per capita in Pialba - Eli Waters are comparable to those in the Rest of Qld, indicating a level of market equilibrium that mirrors the broader region. This rate of development is substantially higher than the national average, showcasing strong builder confidence. Residential construction is dominated by standalone houses at 94.0%, while medium and high-density formats make up 6.0%, preserving the traditional open feel of the neighborhood which appeals to families desiring space. Representing about 78 people per approved dwelling, Pialba - Eli Waters exhibits the features of an expanding community. Projections indicate that Pialba - Eli Waters will expand by 1,478 residents by 2041 based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current pace, the availability of housing should comfortably satisfy demand, establishing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth that surpasses current expectations.
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AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Pialba - Eli Waters, worth an estimated $975 million. A further 47 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $37.7 billion. 19 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and tourism. 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, planning initiatives, and major developments have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has tracked 16 projects that are expected to influence the community. Prominent examples include the Hervey Bay Community Hub, upgrades to the intersection of Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road and Pialba-Burrum Heads Road, Liven Beach Road, and The Green Lifestyle Community, with details of the most significant projects listed below.
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Hervey Bay Community Hub
A $108.7 million five-storey civic development revitalising the Pialba city centre. The project features a new 3,650sqm two-level library, a Council Administration Centre, and a Disaster Resilience Centre. It includes community meeting rooms, creative spaces, a large outdoor public plaza for events, and underground parking. As of May 2026, the building structure is complete with the tower crane Hercules removed in February. Works are now focused on internal fit-out, facade cleaning, and 3.6 million dollars in surrounding road and footpath upgrades.The hub is scheduled to open in the second half of 2026.
The Green Hervey Bay
A 47 hectare master planned residential lifestyle community proposed for Dundowran Beach near Hervey Bay. The scheme includes five gated over 55s lifestyle villages, four premium residential estates, an aged care facility, commercial and recreational precincts, clubhouses, medical facilities and green technology features. Council records show active approvals for Stage 1 bulk earthworks and related reconfiguration approvals, with no clear public evidence that full village construction has commenced.
HBC Build Australia Mixed-Use Development
A transformative mixed-use precinct in Hervey Bay City Centre featuring a 10-storey Radisson Hotel with 152 rooms and a 16-storey Sunlife over 50s vertical village comprising 150 luxury apartments. The development integrates a wellness centre, high-end retail, and a food precinct, designed to revitalise the Pialba principal activity centre.
Liven Beach Road
Liven Beach Road is an over-50s luxury land lease lifestyle resort community in Urraween, Hervey Bay[cite: 1]. The development features 132 architecturally designed modern homes along with extensive shared resort amenities including a clubhouse, swimming pool, bowling greens, cinema, gym, and pickleball courts[cite: 1].
Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road and Pialba-Burrum Heads Road Intersection Upgrade
A jointly funded Australian and Queensland Government upgrade of the Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road and Pialba-Burrum Heads Road intersection at Eli Waters and Urraween, on the southern approach to Hervey Bay. The intersection will be signalised to control vehicle movements and reduce crash risk, with Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road duplicated from two to four lanes on the southern approach between Urraween Road and the intersection, and Pialba-Burrum Heads Road duplicated from two to four lanes west of the intersection to Scrub Hill Road.Dual turn lanes will be installed on the Pialba-Burrum Heads Road leg to accommodate major turning movements. Pedestrian and bike rider facilities are also being upgraded, including shared paths and signalised crossings at the intersection. Stage 1 accommodation works, covering site preparation, fencing, signage and service adjustments in readiness for major construction, commenced in August 2024 and have continued through 2025. The Australian Government's Infrastructure Investment Program lists major construction as starting in mid 2026 with completion expected by late 2027. Total investment is listed at $55.35 million under QTRIP 2024-25 to 2027-28, comprising $35.28 million from the Australian Government and $20.07 million from the Queensland Government, against an original 2021 commitment of $44.1 million. The upgrade targets peak hour congestion and safety at one of the busiest intersections serving the growing Fraser Coast region.
Pialba Supported Accommodation Complex
Queensland Government supported accommodation project providing 26 temporary accommodation places for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Pialba. The project forms part of the 2025-26 Budget housing program and the wider delivery of more than 290 social and community homes across the Wide Bay-Burnett region. Construction is scheduled to commence following planning and procurement.
Radisson Hotel and SunLife Hervey Bay (The Jewel)
Mixed-use proposal in Hervey Bay City Centre comprising a 10-storey Radisson Hotel with 152 rooms, wellness centre, conference facilities, restaurant and bar, alongside a 16-storey over-50s freehold apartment tower branded SunLife with approximately 150 dwellings, and a food and retail precinct. Fraser Coast Regional Council accepted a conditional $5 million tender from HBC Build Australia and is negotiating a development lease agreement. Council retains land ownership until contract conditions are met, and the project must still complete the development application and assessment process.SunLife is actively running expressions of interest ahead of the formal DA lodgement and apartment sales release.
Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road and Pialba-Burrum Heads Road Intersection Upgrade
Stage 1 construction commenced in August 2024 for a major intersection upgrade at Eli Waters. The $44.1 million project will signalize the intersection and duplicate roads from 2 to 4 lanes on the southern approach and western leg. The upgrade includes enhanced pedestrian and cycling facilities with shared paths and signalized crossings, improving safety and traffic flow for all road users. The project addresses current capacity constraints and supports future growth in the Fraser Coast region.
6,675 residents of Pialba - Eli Waters are employed, from a labour force of 7,013. Unemployment sits at 4.8%, with participation at 46.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 20,176, about 114% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local economy in Pialba - Eli Waters features a balanced mix of office-based and manual workers, with strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of 4.8%, and an estimated annual job growth rate of 7.9%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 6,675, while the unemployment rate was 0.9% higher than the Regional Qld level of 3.9%. Furthermore, the participation rate of 46.5% is considerably lower than the 64.3% recorded across Regional Qld. Census data indicates that only a small proportion of workers, 6.1%, performed their roles from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic lockdowns.
The top industries employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. Healthcare and social assistance is exceptionally prominent, employing residents at 1.8 times the rate seen across the wider region. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.5% of the local workforce, compared to 4.5% in Regional Qld. The presence of 0.7 workers for every resident at the time of the Census points to a higher-than-average availability of local jobs. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the 12 months ending March 2026 saw employment expand by 7.9% and the labor force grow by 5.3%, which reduced the unemployment rate by 2.3 percentage points. During the same timeframe, Regional Qld recorded employment growth of 0.1%, labor force growth of 0.3%, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context regarding future demand trends in Pialba - Eli Waters. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Although the nationwide workforce is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expansion rates vary widely by sector. Aligning these industry trends with the local employment base indicates that Pialba - Eli Waters could see employment growth of 7.2% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, though this simple weighting does not account for local population changes.
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Median household income in Pialba - Eli Waters is $1,014 a week (about $53,000 a year), with median personal income at $535 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,917 a year against an average of $54,178. 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 ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, taxpayer incomes in the Pialba - Eli Waters SA2 are below the national average. The median taxpayer income in the area is $43,917 and the average income is $54,178, compared to $53,146 and $66,593 in Regional Qld. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures as of March 2026 would be roughly $48,906 for the median and $60,333 for the average. The 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes in Pialba - Eli Waters all rank between the 3rd and 5th percentiles nationally.
Looking at income brackets, the $400 - 799 weekly earning bracket contains 31.3% of the population, or 5,557 people, whereas the wider region is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 31.7%. Housing affordability is under substantial pressure, leaving residents with only 82.6% of their income, which ranks in the 5th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Pialba - Eli Waters had 6,459 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 2% apartments. 22% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,400 a month. Rent absorbs 34.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing stock in Pialba - Eli Waters at the time of the latest Census consisted of 85.1% detached houses and 14.8% alternative dwellings, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other configurations, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings in Regional Qld. Home ownership was higher than the regional average, with 47.7% of households owning their homes outright, while the remaining homes were mortgaged (22.2%) or rented (30.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,400 was lower than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $350 compared to $345 regionally.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Pialba - Eli Waters are notably lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Pialba - Eli Waters counted 6,459 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,232 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 90% of areas nationally, against 36% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 68.4%, consisting of couples with children at 18.4%, couples without children at 36.4%, and single-parent homes at 12.7%. Non-family households represent the remaining 31.6%, with single-person households at 28.2% and group houses accounting for 3.3%. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.0% of adults in Pialba - Eli Waters hold a university qualification, including 11.3% with a bachelor degree and 3.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.8% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 5,072 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 986 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 distinct educational profiles, with university completion rates at 16.0%, which is lower than the Australian benchmark of 30.4%. This gap highlights key areas where focused educational programs could be beneficial. Among university qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.3%, followed by post-graduate degrees at 3.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Technical and trade qualifications are widely held, with 39.6% of the population aged 15 and over possessing vocational training, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificates at 29.8%. A significant proportion of the local population, 24.8%, is currently enrolled in formal education.
This group includes 9.6% attending primary school, 7.7% in secondary school, and 2.6% enrolled in higher education.
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Public transport in Pialba - Eli Waters reaches 46 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 530 services a week. The typical home sits about 430 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 transport options in Pialba - Eli Waters include 46 active bus stops. These stops are serviced by 8 distinct routes, which combine to offer 529 weekly passenger journeys. Transport access is moderate, with residents living an average of 432 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, the majority of workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 93%. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.1, which is below the regional average. A low proportion of residents, 6.1%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.
Across all routes, service frequency averages 75 runs per day, which translates to roughly 11 weekly departures per stop.
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54.6% of residents in Pialba - Eli Waters report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 88% of areas nationally. 11.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.9 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and the presence of chronic illnesses, Pialba - Eli Waters faces notable health difficulties, with common conditions affecting both younger and older residents. Furthermore, the rate of private health insurance is low, covering approximately 47% of the population, or about 8,308 people. This is lower than the 52.5% coverage rate in Regional Qld and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues recorded in the region are arthritis and mental health conditions, which affect 13.7% and 9.8% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 54.6% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
The working-age cohort has elevated rates of chronic illness, indicating notable health challenges. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 35.0% of the population, totaling 6,219 people, which is higher than the Regional Qld proportion of 20.4%. Health profiles among these older residents show some difficulties, though national rankings are generally in line with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Pialba - Eli Waters is largely Australian-born, at 77.8% of residents, with 7.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.5%) and Australian (26.9%). 3.4% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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In terms of cultural diversity, Pialba - Eli Waters is generally consistent with the regional average, with 77.8% of residents born in Australia, 88.1% holding citizenship, and 92.5% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 53.1% of the population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Pialba - Eli Waters are English at 33.5%, Australian at 26.9%, and Scottish at 7.7%. There are also differences in the proportions of other ancestral backgrounds, with German heritage overrepresented at 5.1% compared to 4.7% regionally, New Zealand background at 0.8% compared to 0.9%, and Aboriginal heritage at 3.4% compared to 3.9% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Pialba - Eli Waters is 52, older than 94% of areas nationally. 19.4% 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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With a median age of 52, Pialba - Eli Waters has a much older population than Regional Qld at 41 and the national average of 38. The 75 - 84 age bracket is highly represented at 14.6% compared to Regional Qld, while the 35 - 44 cohort is less common at 9.6%. This high concentration of residents aged 75 - 84 is well above the national figure of 6.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 8.7% to 9.6%, while the 65 to 74 group has decreased from 17.6% to 15.6%.
Demographic forecasts suggest the age profile of Pialba - Eli Waters will change significantly by 2041. The group aged 85 and over is projected to grow by 546 people, or 63%, moving from 868 to 1,415. The combined cohorts aged 65 and over will account for 61% of total population growth, pointing to a rapidly aging community. Conversely, population losses are projected in the 55 to 64 and 5 to 14 age ranges.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Pialba - Eli Waters
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 — 830 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (15,856 at the 2021 Census → 17,754 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 (319041518). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.