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Pioneer Valley has an estimated 9,505 residents, up from 8,897 at the 2021 Census — a change of 608 people, or 6.8%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 79.4% of that increase. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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 assessments by AreaSearch indicate that Pioneer Valley accommodates approximately 9,505 residents as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 2021 Census tally of 8,897 people, this represents an addition of 608 people (6.8%). This net variation is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population of 9,449 as of June 2025 alongside 96 validated new addresses recorded following the Census date. Consequently, the local density stands at 8.0 persons per square kilometer, ensuring substantial living space across the locality. Throughout the previous ten years, Pioneer Valley exhibited steady demographic expansion characterized by a 1.3% compound annual growth rate, exceeding the broader SA3 area.
Natural increase served as the primary contributor to these gains, accounting for roughly 79.4% of recent population additions, while interstate migration and overseas migration also provided positive contributions. Projections generated by ABS/Geoscience Australia (published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year) are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 regions. In instances lacking coverage from these datasets or extending beyond 2032, Queensland State Government SA2 projections (published in 2023 utilizing 2021 data) are integrated. Because the state figures omit age cohort breakdowns, AreaSearch incorporates proportional age weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 based on 2022 figures). Given anticipated demographic patterns, the locality is projected to outpace the median expansion rate of regional Australian areas, expanding by 1,917 persons through to 2041 according to recent annual ERP metrics, translating to an overall growth rate of 19.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
102 new dwellings have been approved in Pioneer Valley over the past five years, an average of 20 a year. That places the area in the 58th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 20 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% 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 Pioneer Valley have run at roughly 20 dwellings annually, accumulating to 102 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26, incoming migration averaged 6.2 people per year for every home constructed over the past 5 financial years, highlighting a notable shortfall of new stock relative to demand that typically intensifies buyer competition and drives upward price movement. Concurrently, new residential developments carry an average construction cost of $473,000, aligning with regional benchmarks, while $5.5 million in commercial building approvals lodged this financial year underscores the predominantly residential profile of the region.
Per capita residential building approvals in Pioneer Valley sit at roughly two-thirds the level observed across Rest of Qld, ranking the district in the 41st percentile across the nation. Although construction has accelerated lately, this relatively subdued pipeline limits buyer selection and reinforces interest in established residences. This below-average national standing mirrors the established nature of the locality and points toward potential planning limitations. Moreover, all recent construction has focused on detached dwellings, preserving the community's spacious, low-density fabric oriented toward families requiring room. A metric of 361 people per approved dwelling further highlights the quiet pace of local property development. Demographic projections suggest that Pioneer Valley will add 1,861 residents leading up to 2041, based on recent quarterly AreaSearch modeling. Maintaining current building volumes could result in housing availability falling behind population intake, potentially elevating market competition among purchasers and sustaining upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Pioneer Valley, worth an estimated $14.3 billion. A further 65 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $18.9 billion. 27 are already under construction and 28 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and sports & recreation. 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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Strategic planning, public works, and major developments exert a powerful influence on community evolution. AreaSearch has pinpointed 12 key projects positioned to shape the locality. Prominent initiatives include Riverbend Estate, West Mirani Sewage Pump Stations Upgrade, Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro, and Nabilla Meadows Estate, with the key projects outlined in the accompanying details.
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West Mirani Sewage Pump Stations Upgrade
Upgrades to three sewage pump stations and associated trunk water main infrastructure in West Mirani. The project is funded through the Queensland Government Residential Activation Fund to unlock capacity for future residential growth in the Pioneer Valley area.
Riverbend Estate
Masterplanned residential community in Mirani, Mackay, consisting of 210 new homesites ranging from 776m2 to 940m2. The project received a $3.4 million grant from the Queensland Government's Residential Activation Fund for critical trunk infrastructure including external roadworks, intersections, a stormwater basin, and sewer network.
Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro
The project involves the development of a pumped hydro energy storage scheme with generation capacity options up to 5,000 MW and 120,000 MWh storage to support Queensland's transition to renewable energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and provide reliable electricity. Note: The project was cancelled in November 2024.
Nabilla Meadows Estate
Master-planned residential estate in Marian, 20 minutes from Mackay's CBD, developed by Pointglen Developments. The community is being delivered in stages and will grow to more than 600 allotments including public open space and landscaped swales, with Stage 7 lots now selling. Queensland Government Residential Activation Fund support of 8.01 million dollars is enabling a new regional sewer pump station, culvert upgrades, and stormwater infrastructure to unlock further residential growth in Marian. Family-sized flat lots are offered close to Marian Town Centre with house and land packages available.
Marian Reservoir Upgrade
Upgrade of Marian No. 1 ground-level reservoir to improve capacity and reliability, avoiding the need for a new reservoir and enhancing local water security.
Peak Downs Highway Safety Upgrades (Mackay to Eton)
Safety upgrades including widening, removing roadside hazards, town entry treatments, and line-marking to improve road safety on the Peak Downs Highway.
Nell Baker Park Upgrade
Upgrade of local park in Marian delivering new modern play equipment with shade structure, picnic table and bubbler, while retaining the half basketball court; project is complete and open to the public.
Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike Trails
A world-class network of approximately 95km of mountain bike trails in the Pioneer Valley, developed by Mackay Regional Council. Stage 1 (officially opened April 2024) includes a purpose-built trailhead at Anzac Parade, Finch Hatton, a pump track and 14.5km of airflow trails, attracting over 114,000 visitors since opening. Stage 2 will deliver approximately 82km of additional trails spanning from Eungella to Finch Hatton through Eungella National Park and Crediton State Forest, featuring airflow, gravity and wilderness trails.Stage 2A (22.1km including two black diamond runs) is expected to be shovel-ready by September 2026, subject to funding and approvals. When fully operational the network is estimated to generate 31,000 annual visitors including 5,000 international riders and $18.1 million in visitor spending, supporting over 110 full-time equivalent jobs.
5,156 residents of Pioneer Valley are employed, from a labour force of 5,244. Unemployment sits at 1.7%, with participation at 71.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,755, about 82% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Pioneer Valley exhibits a balanced mix across blue-collar and white-collar roles, supported by strong representation within industrial and manufacturing sectors, an unemployment rate standing at only 1.7%, and an estimated 5.2% rise in employment over the preceding twelve months. As of March 2026, 5,156 residents are actively employed, while joblessness sits 2.2% below the 3.9% figure recorded for Regional Qld. Furthermore, the local participation rate of 71.7% substantially exceeds the Regional Qld benchmark of 64.2%. Census figures also recorded that a modest 8.6% of workers operated from home, though this may reflect conditions surrounding Covid-19 restrictions.
Primary employment sectors for residents comprise mining, education & training, and health care & social assistance. Local workforce concentration is exceptionally high within mining, where participation reaches 4.6 times the wider regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance represents a comparatively small share of local jobs at 9.9%, compared against 16.1% regionally. Comparing Census working population counts with resident figures suggests that local employment opportunities within the immediate area remain relatively constrained. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM records show that during the 12 months to March 2026, Pioneer Valley recorded a 5.2% gain in employment alongside a 5.7% expansion in the labour pool, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point uptick in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1% and the labour force expand by 0.3%, generating a 0.1 percentage point increase. Nationwide forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future labour trends. Mapping these five- and ten-year sectoral projections across the local industry distribution suggests that Pioneer Valley employment could grow by 5.1% over five years and 11.6% over ten years, compared to national projections of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (note that this model represents an illustrative weighted extrapolation without integrating local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Pioneer Valley is $2,036 a week (about $106,000 a year), with median personal income at $870 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,032 a year against an average of $77,041. 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 statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 demonstrate that Pioneer Valley SA2 achieves high earning metrics within the national context, featuring a median income of $64,032 alongside an average income of $77,041. These figures outperform Regional Qld, which recorded a median income of $53,146 and an average income of $66,593. Incorporating Wage Price Index gains of 11.36% since financial year 2023 produces updated March 2026 estimates of roughly $71,306 (median) and $85,793 (average). Census 2021 records indicate that personal, family, and household earnings align around the 64th percentile nationally.
Regarding earning cohorts, the largest segment includes 35.7% of residents (3,393 people) falling into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, mirroring the regional proportion of 31.7%. Accommodation costs absorb 13.8% of income, with strong earnings elevating residents into the 72nd percentile for disposable income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Pioneer Valley had 2,773 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,820 a month. Rent absorbs 17.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing inventory in Pioneer Valley was composed of 98.1% houses and 2.0% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Regional Qld where houses comprised 76.4% and other dwellings accounted for 23.6%. Outright home ownership stood at 30.0%, trailing the broader regional proportion, while 51.4% of dwellings carried a mortgage and 18.6% were occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage repayments were $1,820, exceeding the Regional Qld figure of $1,655, while median weekly rent was $350 compared to $345 regionally. Against national benchmarks, Pioneer Valley mortgage repayments sit below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents track below the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Pioneer Valley counted 2,773 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,963 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 81% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local household structure is overwhelmingly family-centric, with family households accounting for 81.2% of the total—comprising couples with children (40.9%), couples without children (29.9%), and single parent families (9.6%). Non-family living arrangements constitute the remaining 18.8%, split between lone person households at 16.7% and group households at 1.9%. The median household size across the area is 2.8 people, higher than the Regional Qld standard of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
10.9% of adults in Pioneer Valley hold a university qualification, including 8.6% with a bachelor degree and 0.9% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 85% of areas nationally. A further 40.5% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 1,666 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 941 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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Tertiary educational attainment presents an area for development, as university qualification levels (10.9%) track well below the Australian average of 30.4%, creating a clear focal point for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees form the primary higher education credential at 8.6%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.4% and postgraduate qualifications at 0.9%. Meanwhile, technical and vocational training is widely held, with 48.5% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (8.0%) and certificates (40.5%). Community participation in study is strong, with 36.4% of the population actively enrolled in an educational course.
Broken down across levels, 16.2% are engaged in primary education, 11.2% attend secondary school, and 3.1% are enrolled in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Pioneer Valley means driving: households keep an average of 1.9 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure within Pioneer Valley includes 9 active transport stops utilizing bus networks. These facilities are connected by 1 individual routes providing a cumulative 20 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is constrained, as residents are situated an average of 4505 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the residential orientation of the area, outward travel is typical, with private vehicle commuting dominating at 92%. Dwellings maintain an above-average vehicle ownership rate of 1.9 per dwelling, while a modest 8.6% of the workforce worked from home according to the 2021 Census, subject to pandemic-era influences.
Transit service schedules deliver an average of 2 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 2 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.8% of residents in Pioneer Valley report no long-term health condition. 3.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.8 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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Based on AreaSearch reviews of chronic illnesses and mortality, Pioneer Valley faces notable health challenges, with general conditions occurring across the population and displaying elevated rates among senior demographics. Private health insurance uptake is particularly strong, encompassing approximately 57% of the community (~5,417 people), in contrast to 52.5% across Regional Qld. Asthma and arthritis represent the primary health conditions reported in the community, affecting 7.8% and 7.4% of residents respectively, whereas 71.8% of the population reported no medical ailments, outperforming the Regional Qld figure of 67.6%. Favourable health metrics are observed among residents aged under 65.
The community includes 1,374 people aged 65 and over (representing 14.5% of residents), which sits below the 20.3% recorded in Regional Qld. Although senior health presents certain challenges, local outcomes compare well against national senior benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Pioneer Valley is largely Australian-born, at 93.4% of residents, with 1.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.8%) and English (28.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics for Pioneer Valley sit below national norms, with Australian citizenship held by 85.6% of residents, 93.4% born in Australia, and 98.3% using solely English in the home. Christianity constitutes the predominant faith, practiced by 55.0% of the community, which slightly exceeds the 52.2% recorded across Regional Qld. Regarding reported parental ancestry, the leading backgrounds in Pioneer Valley comprise Australian at 34.8% (surpassing the regional benchmark of 26.5%), English at 28.7%, and Irish at 7.8%. Notable differences emerge across specific cultural groups, including a prominent Maltese presence of 3.2% compared to 0.4% regionally, German ancestry representing 4.7% (vs 4.7%), and Maori background accounting for 0.7% (vs 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Pioneer Valley is 36. 24.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Pioneer Valley features a younger demographic composition. Updated August 2026 figures show that children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 34.5% of the community, higher than the 29.6% benchmark in Regional Qld, whereas retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) constitute only 14.5%, compared to 20.4% regionally. The estimated median age in August 2026 is 36, identical to the 2021 Census and 5 years younger than the Regional Qld figure of 41 from that same Census. Since the Census, the share of retiree and elderly cohorts increased from 12.3% to an estimated 14.5%.
By 2041, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) will generate the bulk of gains, adding 671 residents (26%) to total 3,241, while retiree and elderly cohorts will record the fastest proportional increase, surging 41% to 1,942 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Pioneer Valley
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
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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 10 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 — 96 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,897 at the 2021 Census → 9,505 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 (312021351). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.