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Pimpama - North has an estimated 14,194 residents, up from 9,910 at the 2021 Census — a change of 4,284 people, or 43.2%. Growth has averaged 10.8% a year over five years, faster than 97% of areas nationally. 628 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 70.3% of that increase. That puts 446 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 the assessment by AreaSearch, the population of Pimpama - North is estimated at approximately 14,194 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 4,284 individuals (43.2%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 9,910 residents. The calculation derives from the ABS estimated resident population of 13,841 in June 2025 combined with 628 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. This population size results in a density of 445 persons per square kilometer, indicating ample room per resident and capacity for prospective development. The growth rate of 43.2% since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of Qld (9.2%) and the national benchmark, establishing the area as a regional growth leader.
The primary driver of this demographic expansion was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 70.3% of the overall population rise, though natural increase and overseas migration also made positive contributions. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 locality. In instances where these are unavailable, or for periods past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (using 2021 data) are substituted. Because the state-level projections lack age breakdown details, AreaSearch allocates growth weightings proportionally based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 baseline data) for each age cohort. Reflecting these anticipated demographic shifts, substantial population growth is predicted within the top quarter of non-metropolitan regions in Australia, with Pimpama - North projected to add 4,950 residents by 2041 relative to the latest annual ERP statistics, representing a 32.4% overall expansion over the 16 years.
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1,020 new dwellings have been approved in Pimpama - North over the past five years, an average of 204 a year. That places the area in the 99th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 14 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 139 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 51% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 17, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Pimpama - North averages approximately 204 residential building approvals annually, translating to 1,020 residential dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 16 approvals have been documented. An average of 5.5 individuals moved to the locality for each constructed dwelling during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, showing that demand is outpacing supply, which generally drives up prices and intensifies buyer competition. The average construction value for new dwellings stands at $239,000, which sits below the regional norm and indicates more economical options for purchasers.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $944,000 have been logged this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality. In comparison to the Rest of Qld, Pimpama - North generates 117.0% more new home approvals per capita, offering buyers a wider selection of choices even though building activity has slowed down recently. This figure is considerably higher than the national rate, pointing to strong developer confidence in the area. The mix of new construction consists of 51.0% detached houses and 49.0% medium and high-density housing, presenting a growing combination of attached dwellings that provide options across different price points, ranging from large family residences to smaller, more accessible dwellings. This represents a clear departure from the current housing stock (which stands at 80.0% houses), pointing to a decrease in developable land options and reflecting changing lifestyle preferences alongside a requirement for more diverse and affordable housing alternatives. With a ratio of approximately 115 people per approval, Pimpama - North displays the characteristics of a developing area. Demographic projections indicate that Pimpama - North will add 4,597 residents by 2041, measured from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given current construction volumes, the supply of new housing is expected to easily satisfy this demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially underpinning population expansion beyond current forecasts.
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AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Pimpama - North, worth an estimated $1.11 billion. A further 128 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $46.4 billion. 39 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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Local performance is heavily shaped by infrastructure developments, planning changes, and major projects. AreaSearch has identified a total of 29 projects expected to influence the local area. Prominent developments include Calli Upper Coomera, King's Christian College Pimpama Campus Developments, 12-16 Old Pacific Highway Apartments, Pimpama, and Home Focus Pimpama, with details of the most significant projects listed below.
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Calli Upper Coomera
Premium master-planned land estate of 196 terraced homesites across six stages, ranging from 400sqm to 1,316sqm in the foothills of Upper Coomera. Features 53 diverse plant species, 4,446sqm of green space, a purpose-built playground and recreation areas with panoramic valley views. Conveniently located between Gold Coast and Brisbane with easy access to schools, shopping and transport. A new stage, Sora Place, has recently opened for registration. Sales and marketing managed by Oliver Hume.
King's Christian College Pimpama Campus Developments
Ongoing master-planned campus development at King's Christian College Pimpama on 40 acres in the northern Gold Coast. Completed phases include a 14-classroom primary school building (opened January 2025), a 2-storey high school building with 8 classrooms and 2 science labs (opened 2023), sports ovals with athletics facilities, a community centre forecourt, and a traffic light installation at the campus entrance. A second 2-storey high school building with 12 classrooms is due to open Term 2, 2026.The current active project is a new 3-storey high school building (construction commencing mid-April 2026) featuring a ground-floor reception and office space with 12 classrooms across levels 1 and 2. Future planned facilities include a performing arts and music complex, primary resource centre, central administration building, sports centre with indoor courts, and additional car parking.
12-16 Old Pacific Highway Apartments, Pimpama
An 11-storey residential tower on a 2,249 sqm site adjacent to Pimpama Shopping Centre, comprising 60 apartments across one, two, and three-bedroom configurations including six NDIS units. The building height of 34.8m exceeds the mapped height limit and was approved via the city strategic framework height uplift provisions. Level 1 includes 366 sqm of communal recreational space featuring a pool, terrace, barbecue area, and gymnasium. A total of 85 car parking spaces are provided across ground level and a single basement.Designed by Miso Collective, the project responds to housing affordability and supply needs in the northern Gold Coast growth corridor, near the new Pimpama railway station.
Gainsborough Greens
Gainsborough Greens is a multi award-winning masterplanned community developed by Mirvac in Pimpama, northern Gold Coast. Completed in 2023 after over 15 years of development, the community comprises approximately 2,000 homes set within 177 hectares of dedicated conservation nature reserve for native flora and fauna. Over 65% of the development is dedicated to green open spaces, including parks, playgrounds, wetlands, golf course facilities, and extensive walking and cycle trails.
Pimpama City Shopping Centre Stage 3
Large format retail expansion adding over 8,000sqm of retail space with major tenants including BCF, Supercheap Auto, PETstock, Sydney Tools, JayCar, Betta, Clark Rubber, Auto Masters, Aussie Hobbies, and Lifeline. Part of the Pimpama City Shopping Centre development in the growing northern Gold Coast area.
Kasa Heights Estate
A masterplanned residential community in the northern Gold Coast growth corridor featuring 42 homesites across two stages. The development includes lots ranging from 400sqm to 1182sqm, a 1.39-acre nature reserve, community playground, and a proposed childcare centre. Stage 1 consists of 21 lots and Stage 2 consists of 20 lots, designed for turnkey building solutions.
Home Focus Pimpama
Home Focus Pimpama is a staged large-format retail, lifestyle, health and wellness precinct on Nexus Drive in Pimpama. The centre is anchored by Bunnings Warehouse, Officeworks, The Good Guys, fast-food and service-station uses, with health and wellness tenants including Hype Health Clubs, All Sports Physio, Nutrition Warehouse, Chemist Warehouse and Pimpama Family Medical. The latest completed precinct finished construction in December 2025, while The Northern Sun community club, a proposed dining and entertainment venue by Baycrown Property Group, Gold Coast Suns and Australian Venue Co, is currently under assessment by Gold Coast City Council.
Pimpama - Yawalpah Road upgrade
City of Gold Coast is upgrading Yawalpah Road at Pimpama to improve the connection between the M1 Exit 49 and Kerkin Road. The project converts the corridor from a two-lane rural road into a four- and five-lane urban arterial, including a new three-lane bridge over the Queensland Rail Gold Coast line and Old Pacific Highway, upgraded intersections, pedestrian crossings, bicycle lanes and more than 3km of shared path. The project remains under construction, with the overall City project scheduled from 2023 to 2026 and the Georgiou bridge works running to 2026.
6,981 residents of Pimpama - North are employed, from a labour force of 7,195. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 67.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 12,186, about 86% 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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Pimpama - North has a workforce with diverse capabilities, particularly within the construction industry. The area maintains an unemployment rate of 3.0% and achieved an estimated employment growth of 3.4% over the prior year. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 6,981, representing an unemployment rate 0.9% lower than the Regional Qld level of 3.9%. Labor force participation is relatively standard at 67.7% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a moderate 14.5% of the working population performed their duties from home, although this may have been influenced by pandemic containment measures.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The workforce shows a notable concentration in the construction sector, employing residents at 1.2 times the regional average rate. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented at 0.5% compared to the regional average of 4.5%. The comparison between the census working population and the resident population suggests that local employment opportunities within the area are limited. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data shows that over the 12-month period, employment rose by 3.4% while the labor force expanded by 3.1%, leading to a 0.3 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional Qld experienced employment growth of 0.1%, labor force expansion of 0.3%, and a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 provide context for future workforce demand in Pimpama - North. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Across Australia, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with significant variation among sectors. Applying these national industry trends to the local employment mix suggests Pimpama - North's employment could grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, noting this is a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for local population projections.
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Median household income in Pimpama - North is $1,886 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $835 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,173 a year against an average of $64,346. 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 the compilation of the latest postcode-level ATO data released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Pimpama - North SA2 recorded a median income of $55,173 and an average income of $64,346. These figures sit below national averages and compare to $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average) across Regional Qld. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be approximately $61,441 for median income and $71,656 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Pimpama - North are positioned around the 57th percentile nationally.
Income distribution statistics show that 41.9% of the population (5,947 individuals) earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is comparable to the 31.7% of residents in this bracket across the wider region. Housing expenses consume 19.6% of income, yet solid overall earnings keep disposable income at the 53rd percentile, and the area's SEIFA income score falls in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Pimpama - North had 3,179 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 3% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $440 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,052 a month, a total housing cost higher than 87% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.1%. 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 mix in Pimpama - North consisted of 80.4% separate houses and 19.6% other dwelling types like semi-detached properties and apartments, compared to 76.4% separate houses and 23.6% other dwellings in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in Pimpama - North lagged behind the regional average at 18.7%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (39.2%) or rented (42.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $2,052, which is notably higher than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $440 compared to $345 regionally.
On a national level, Pimpama - North's mortgage payments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Pimpama - North counted 3,179 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,553 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 76% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 12% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the vast majority at 84.5% of the total, consisting of couples with children at 38.9%, couples without children at 30.1%, and single-parent households at 14.6%. The remaining 15.5% consists of non-family households, which includes lone-person households at 12.3% and group households at 3.2%. The average household size is 2.9 individuals, exceeding the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.6% of adults in Pimpama - North hold a university qualification, including 16.0% with a bachelor degree and 5.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.5% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,681 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,032 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 in Pimpama - North are lower than regional averages, with 23.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university qualification, compared to 30.4% across Australia. This difference suggests scope for educational growth and training development. Among university degrees, bachelor level qualifications are the most common at 16.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational training is prominent in the community, with 40.9% of residents aged 15 and over holding a technical qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 13.4% and certificates at 27.5%.
Engagement in learning is high, with 31.9% of the local population enrolled in an educational program. This student population includes 12.7% attending primary school, 7.4% in secondary school, and 4.1% enrolled in tertiary education.
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Public transport in Pimpama - North reaches 40 stops on 30 routes, timetabled for about 2,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 280 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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An analysis of public transport options shows 40 active transit stops in Pimpama - North, combining train and bus services. These stops support 30 different routes, providing a total of 2,664 passenger trips each week. Access to transport is rated as favorable, with residents living an average of 284 meters from the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential, and 93% of commuting residents travel by private car. The average household has 1.6 vehicles. A portion of the population (14.5%) worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements.
Transit services average 380 daily trips across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 66 weekly trips for each individual stop.
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73.2% of residents in Pimpama - North 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 7.8 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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Pimpama - North presents notable health difficulties based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and the occurrence of chronic conditions, which are prevalent across both younger and older cohorts, alongside a relatively low rate of private health insurance coverage at about 51% of the population (~7,267 people). The most prevalent health conditions reported in the area are mental health concerns and asthma, affecting 7.7% and 7.4% of residents, respectively, while 73.2% of the population reported having no chronic health conditions compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Residents under the age of 65 experience better health outcomes than average.
Seniors aged 65 and older represent 13.6% of the local population (1,924 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld average of 20.4%. Health indicators among this older demographic present some challenges, with national rankings aligning closely with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
34.3% of Pimpama - North residents were born overseas and 18.8% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.0%) and Australian (23.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Pimpama - North exhibits greater cultural diversity than most comparable local areas, with 18.8% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 34.3% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 43.7% of the population. The most distinct religious variance is in the Other category, which accounts for 4.1% of residents compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld. Regarding ancestral background, the three largest groups in Pimpama - North are English at 28.0%, Australian at 23.1%, and Other at 11.1%. There are also distinct representations of other ethnic groups: Maori background represents 3.3% of the population (compared to 0.8% in the wider region), New Zealand background stands at 2.1% (compared to 0.9% regionally), and South Australian background is at 1.0% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Pimpama - North is 32, younger than 92% of areas nationally. 29.4% 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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The median age in Pimpama - North is 32 years, which is notably lower than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national median of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, Pimpama - North has a higher proportion of residents in the 35 - 44 age bracket (18.1%) and fewer in the 55 - 64 bracket (6.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age group expanded from 15.4% to 18.1% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 3.9% to 5.0%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort fell from 19.0% to 17.5%, and the 5 to 14 age group decreased from 15.9% to 14.5%.
Demographic projections indicate the age structure will change by 2041, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to see the largest growth of 39%, adding 960 people to reach 3,440, while the 15 to 24 cohort is projected to grow by 7% (125 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Pimpama - North
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 8 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 628 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,910 at the 2021 Census → 14,194 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 (309071554). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.