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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 77% of areas nationally. 848 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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Demographic evaluations by AreaSearch indicate that Pialba - Eli Waters has a resident count of approximately 17,754 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,898 people (12.0%) compared to the 15,856 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such growth is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 17,754 along with 848 validated new addresses registered following the Census date. With a density of 948 persons per square kilometer, the locality aligns closely with typical benchmarks recorded across AreaSearch assessment locations. Outperforming both the Rest of Qld mark of 9.4% and nationwide figures, the 12.0% post-2021 census expansion establishes Pialba - Eli Waters as a regional growth frontrunner.
The influx of new residents was predominantly fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 83.2% of total population additions over recent timeframes. Projections for SA2 regions utilized by AreaSearch stem from ABS/Geoscience Australia data published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. In instances outside this dataset's coverage or for periods subsequent to post-2032, Queensland State Government SA2 projections issued in 2023 utilizing 2021 numbers are incorporated. Because these state forecasts lack breakdowns by age bracket, AreaSearch distributes growth using proportional weights from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections published in 2023 based on 2022 data across demographic cohorts. Anticipated population growth tracks slightly under the national regional median, with the locality projected to gain 1,483 persons to 2041 relative to current annual ERP figures, constituting an overall expansion of 8.3% across the 16 years.
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1,241 new dwellings have been approved in Pialba - Eli Waters over the past five years, an average of 248 a year. That places the area in the 90th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 14 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 248 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 93% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Pialba - Eli Waters have averaged approximately 248 dwellings annually, reaching a 5 financial years cumulative total of 1,241 homes. An average annual influx of 1.6 people for every home constructed during the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26) points to balanced supply and demand dynamics that underpin market equilibrium. Construction costs for new residences average $349,000, sitting beneath regional benchmarks to deliver relatively accessible price points for buyers. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $76.2 million this financial year, highlighting substantial local business development.
Per capita residential building approvals in Pialba - Eli Waters are comparable to the Rest of Qld, reinforcing stable conditions consistent with regional trends. This pace exceeds national benchmarks by a notable margin, signaling strong confidence among developers. The composition of new residential construction is 93.0% detached dwellings alongside 7.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving a low-density neighborhood profile focused on spacious family living. Generating an approval for roughly every 65 people, Pialba - Eli Waters exhibits the defining traits of an active growth corridor. Projections indicate that Pialba - Eli Waters will expand by 1,483 residents through to 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction volumes appear well-positioned to satisfy incoming housing demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially facilitating expansion beyond baseline demographic 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 enhancements, strategic planning, and major works play a crucial role in shaping the area's development. AreaSearch has pinpointed 16 projects anticipated to influence the locality. Significant initiatives include the Hervey Bay Community Hub, the Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road and Pialba-Burrum Heads Road Intersection Upgrade, Liven Beach Road, and The Green Lifestyle Community, with key details provided in the following project overview.
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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 46.3%. 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 maintains a balanced mix of blue and white collar roles alongside strong representation across essential services, accompanied by an unemployment rate of 4.8% and annual estimated employment growth of 7.9%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 6,675. The local jobless rate sits 0.9% higher than the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld, while labor participation of 46.3% falls substantially below the 64.2% benchmark in Regional Qld. Census records show that a modest 6.1% of local workers operated from home, though this figure was subject to Covid-19 lockdown conditions.
Major sectors employing local residents comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, as well as accommodation & food. In particular, health care & social assistance represents a key specialization, holding an employment concentration 1.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.5% of local employment compared to 4.5% regionally. A Census ratio of 0.7 workers per resident demonstrates an above-average availability of jobs within the local area. AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics show that over the year to March 2026, employment expanded by 7.9% and the labor force grew by 5.3%, driving a 2.3 percentage points reduction in the unemployment rate. This performance diverged from Regional Qld, which recorded a 0.1% rise in employment, a 0.3% increase in the labor pool, and a 0.1 percentage points uptick in unemployment. Further context on future labor demand is provided by Jobs and Skills Australia national employment projections from Mar-26 across five and ten-year horizons. While total Australian employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trajectories vary by industry. Aligning these sectoral projections with the industry composition of Pialba - Eli Waters indicates potential local job gains of 7.2% over five years and 15.0% over ten years (note that this illustrative weighting does not incorporate localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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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Postcode-level ATO figures from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate local earnings in the Pialba - Eli Waters SA2 trail Australian averages, recording a median income of $43,917 and an average income of $54,178. These amounts sit below Regional Qld, where median and average incomes reach $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, modeled figures stand at approximately $48,906 (median) and $60,333 (average) as of March 2026. Across household, family, and individual brackets, Census data positions local incomes between the 3rd and 5th percentiles nationally.
The $400 - 799 weekly income bracket contains 31.3% of local residents (5,557 individuals), contrasting with the wider region where 31.7% earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 band. Housing cost pressures are pronounced, leaving 82.6% of income unspent on shelter and placing the locality 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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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in Pialba - Eli Waters was made up of 85.1% houses and 14.8% other dwellings, including apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas Regional Qld recorded 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Outright ownership reached 47.7%, significantly higher than the regional mark, while 22.2% of homes were mortgaged and 30.0% were occupied by renters. Median monthly mortgage costs were $1,400, well below the Regional Qld figure of $1,655, while median weekly rent was $350 compared to $345 regionally. Relative to national figures, local mortgage payments sit substantially below the $1,863 Australian median, and rent remains lower than the national benchmark 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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Family units constitute the primary living arrangement in the area, accounting for 68.4% of all households. This group includes couples without children at 36.4%, couples with children at 18.4%, and single parent families at 12.7%. Non-family living arrangements represent the remaining 31.6%, consisting of lone person households (28.2%) and group households (3.3%). An average household size of 2.3 people is recorded, which is smaller than the 2.5 person benchmark for Regional Qld.
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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Educational attainment levels present opportunities for advancement, with tertiary degree attainment among residents standing at 16.0% compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. Within university qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 11.3%, postgraduate qualifications account for 3.1%, and graduate diplomas comprise 1.6%. Technical and trade qualifications are widely held, with 39.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including certificates (29.8%) and advanced diplomas (9.8%). Active participation in formal education stands at 24.8% of the local population. Within this cohort, primary education accounts for 9.6%, secondary education comprises 7.7%, and tertiary education enrollments represent 2.6%.
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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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Network analysis identifies 46 active bus transport stops within Pialba - Eli Waters, served by 8 routes that deliver 529 weekly passenger trips. Public transport accessibility is moderate, with dwellings positioned an average of 431 meters from the nearest stop. Given the area's residential profile, outbound commuting is common, with private vehicle travel serving as the primary mode for 93% of commuters. Average motor vehicle ownership is 1.1 per dwelling, below regional figures, while 6.1% of workers worked from home at the 2021 Census under prevailing COVID-19 circumstances. Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 75 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 11 weekly trips for each transport 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality statistics point to health challenges in Pialba - Eli Waters, with prevalent health conditions observed across both older and younger age groups. Private health insurance coverage is limited, held by approximately 47% of residents (~8,308 people). This sits below both the Regional Qld rate of 52.5% and the Australian figure of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most frequently reported medical diagnoses, affecting 13.7 and 9.8% of residents respectively, while 54.6% of the population reported no medical conditions compared to 67.6% in Regional Qld.
Chronic conditions are notably elevated across working-age residents. Furthermore, seniors aged 65 and over represent 35.5% of the local community (6,306 people), exceeding the 20.3% share observed across Regional Qld. Among older residents, overall health metrics align broadly with national senior benchmarks.
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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Cultural diversity measures in Pialba - Eli Waters align closely with regional patterns, with 77.8% of residents born in Australia, 88.1% holding Australian citizenship, and 92.5% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 53.1% of the local community, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. English ancestry is the most common background at 33.5%, followed by Australian at 26.9% and Scottish at 7.7%. Other ancestries exhibit distinct local proportions: German background represents 5.1% in Pialba - Eli Waters compared to 4.7% regionally, Australian Aboriginal ancestry accounts for 3.4% versus 3.9% across the region, and New Zealand heritage stands at 0.8% against 0.9% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Pialba - Eli Waters is 52, older than 94% of areas nationally. 19.2% 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 age profile of Pialba - Eli Waters is among the oldest in the broader region. Older residents and retirees aged 65+ make up 35.5% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 20.4% in Regional Qld, while adults aged 25 - 44 represent 18.9% versus 25.5% regionally. The median age stands at an estimated 52 as at August 2026, remaining identical to the 2021 Census result, which was 11 years higher than the Regional Qld median of 41 and above the national median of 38 at that Census.
By 2041, seniors aged 65+ are projected to drive growth by adding 1,080 residents (17%) to total 7,386, whereas younger age cohorts are anticipated to contract.
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 Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 848 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 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 Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (319041518). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.