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Redbank Plains has an estimated 29,531 residents, up from 24,349 at the 2021 Census — a change of 5,182 people, or 21.3%. Growth has averaged 3.8% a year over five years, faster than 91% of areas nationally. 1,338 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 42.9% of that increase. That puts 1,525 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research from AreaSearch, the local population of Redbank Plains stands at approximately 29,531 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 24,349 residents recorded at the 2021 Census, this represents a net expansion of 5,182 people (21.3%). This updated figure is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 29,057 as of June 2025 alongside 1,338 validated new addresses registered following the Census. Consequently, population density reaches 1,524 persons per square kilometer, outperforming the benchmark across AreaSearch's national assessments. With an expansion rate of 21.3% since the 2021 census, Redbank Plains outpaced both the Queensland and national averages (9.5%), establishing itself as a standout growth corridor.
Natural increase served as the primary contributor, accounting for roughly 42.9% of recent gains, while positive contributions were also recorded across interstate and overseas migration. Projections utilised by AreaSearch incorporate the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset using 2022 as its baseline. When evaluating SA2 regions omitted from that release, or for timelines extending beyond 2032, models integrate Queensland State Government projections published in 2023 from 2021 baseline figures. Because these state figures do not break down age brackets, proportional weightings from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (utilising 2022 data) are applied to cohorts. These forecasts position the locality within the highest quartile nationwide for anticipated demographic growth, projecting an influx of 7,587 persons by 2041 relative to recent annual ERP baselines, translating to an overall growth rate of 24.1% over the 16 years.
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1,916 new dwellings have been approved in Redbank Plains over the past five years, an average of 383 a year. That places the area in the 97th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 13 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 383 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 52% 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 Redbank Plains have maintained an annual pace of roughly 383 units, accumulating to 1,916 new dwellings across the preceding 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26, the area added an average of 2.6 incoming residents per newly approved residence, pointing to sound underlying demand that should underpin asset values. Building costs for these dwellings average $337,000, presenting a more attainable price structure than the broader regional norm. Concurrently, commercial planning permits recorded $23.6 million over the current financial year, reflecting a steady volume of non-residential construction.
On a per-capita basis, construction in Redbank Plains ran 48.0% above the regional average over the 5 year period compared to Greater Brisbane, balancing healthy homebuyer choice with steady absorption. This rate dramatically outpaces countrywide trends, highlighting elevated builder and developer commitment. Detached houses comprise 52.0% of recent approvals, while attached forms such as townhouses and apartments make up 48.0%, expanding accessible entry points ranging from family layouts to compact options. This marks a clear pivot away from the current established composition (85.0% separate houses), signalling tighter land availability as well as evolving market demand for diverse, budget-friendly choices. Recording roughly 60 people per dwelling approval, the suburb displays clear markers of an expanding urban centre. Longer-term projections indicate that Redbank Plains will welcome an additional 7,113 residents by 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. Ongoing construction activity appears well-positioned to cater to this inbound population, maintaining balanced conditions for purchasers while offering potential capacity to absorb greater growth than current projections indicate.
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 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Redbank Plains, worth an estimated $4.44 billion. A further 168 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $213.9 billion. 73 are already under construction and 64 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 capital expenditure and planning developments are fundamental drivers of community growth and performance, with AreaSearch cataloguing 29 key initiatives expected to shape the district. Prominent undertakings include the South Redbank Plains Urban Release Area, The Junction Stage 2 - School Road, Affordable Housing Redbank Plains, and Eden's Crossing, which headline the major pipeline of projects outlined below.
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The Junction Stage 2 - School Road
Stage 2 of The Junction masterplanned community at Redbank Plains comprising 66 residential lots and approval for 106 dwellings including detached homes, dual occupancy and triplex products. Civil works have been completed, lots are titled and the stage has progressed to delivery and home construction.
Six Mile Creek Estate - Stages 5 & 6
Master-planned residential estate by Sunnygold International in Collingwood Park. The estate is being delivered over 10 stages with parklands, walking and bicycle paths, recreation facilities and residential lots. Council operational works approvals have included landscaping for Stages 6B and 6C, indicating continued delivery of the later stages.
White Rock Local Sports Park & Recreation Reserve
Development of local sports fields, multi-purpose recreational open spaces, modern play areas, active transport trails, and supporting community infrastructure to serve the masterplanned White Rock development community[cite: 1].
South Redbank Plains Urban Release Area
Major greenfield growth area in southern Redbank Plains planned as an integrated urban community with residential, retail, commercial, community, open space and transport corridor uses. The broader area is guided by Ipswich City Plan 2025, which commenced on 1 July 2025. Current activity includes private masterplanned communities such as Solara, where house and land packages are selling, and the HQ Hardrock Quarry proposal, a 184 to 186 hectare quarry-to-community concept with residential villages, local centre uses, parks, trails and about half the site retained as open space.HQ remains at concept structure plan and pre-DA/application stage, with quarry completion and staged rehabilitation expected before full conversion.
Swanbank Battery Energy Storage System
The Swanbank Battery is a 250MW/500MWh lithium-ion phosphate battery energy storage system located at the former Swanbank B coal-fired power station site in Ipswich, approximately 45km south-west of Brisbane. Comprising 138 Tesla Megapack 2XL modules, it is connected to the National Electricity Market via a new 275kV substation. Funded by $330 million from the Queensland Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Jobs Fund, the project is CleanCo Queensland's first grid-scale battery and forms the first completed stage of the Swanbank Energy Precinct.Commissioned in late 2025 and fully operational from early 2026, it can discharge electricity for up to two hours during peak demand, powering approximately 355,000 homes. Construction was delivered by Yurika, with Tesla supplying the Megapack battery solution.
Redbank Plains Affordable Housing - Junction Drive
A four-storey affordable housing apartment building on a 3,396 sqm site at Junction Drive, Redbank Plains, delivering 60 units comprising 18 studio, 24 one-bedroom and 18 two-bedroom apartments. Developed by Pacific Mt Gravatt Pty Ltd in partnership with the National Affordable Housing Consortium (NAHC), the project is seeking a Ministerial Infrastructure Designation (MID) for community infrastructure. Each apartment includes a private balcony with access to communal spaces and bike and car parking. The site is adjacent to a new community centre and Woolworths-anchored shopping centre, and near the planned Ipswich to Springfield Public Transport Corridor.Targeting low to moderate income households in the high-growth Ipswich LGA.
Eden's Crossing
A 150-hectare masterplanned community by Peet Limited in Redbank Plains, delivering approximately 1,235 residential lots across up to 35 stages. The development includes the Eden's Village retail precinct, extensive parklands, and direct access to the Centenary Highway via Mt Juillerat Drive. Stage 30 lots are actively selling with earthworks confirmed through Stage 30A as of late 2025, and full build-out is planned across stages 30-35.
Southern Resource Recovery Centre - Redbank Plains
Ipswich City Council is developing a new state-of-the-art Southern Resource Recovery Centre (SRRC) and co-located Animal Management Facility at 831 Redbank Plains Road, Redbank Plains. The facility will serve the fast-growing southern and eastern Ipswich region, addressing severe over-capacity at the existing Riverview centre. Features include a Recycle Mart (tip shop), separated traffic flows for waste, recycling and animal management visits, and resource recovery systems aligned with circular economy principles. The project has experienced delays due to geotechnical complexities from former open-cut coal mining activity on the site and leasing issues with past occupants.Completion is now targeted for 2030/2031.
14,374 residents of Redbank Plains are employed, from a labour force of 15,189. Unemployment sits at 5.4%, with participation at 70.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% 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 23,640, about 80% 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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A blend of blue-collar and white-collar roles characterizes the Redbank Plains workforce, featuring pronounced concentration across manufacturing and industrial activities, an unemployment rate of 5.4%, and an annual employment increase of 11.7%. Total employed residents numbered 14,374 as of March 2026, alongside an unemployment rate tracking 1.0% above the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%, while local labour force participation matches the metropolitan standard of 70.1%. Working from home accounted for just 9.1% of workers at the Census, though broader Covid-19 restrictions during that period must be kept in mind. Leading fields of resident employment comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.
The manufacturing sector exhibits substantial local specialization, capturing a workforce share 2.1 times greater than regional figures. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 3.4% of working residents, trailing the 8.9% seen across Greater Brisbane. As reflected in the disparity between the local working population and overall resident workers in Census counts, this primarily residential district provides a modest volume of internal jobs. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that in the 12 months to March 2026, resident employment rose by 11.7% alongside a 10.1% rise in the labour pool, reducing local unemployment by 1.3 percentage points. Across Greater Brisbane over the same timeframe, jobs grew by 3.2%, the workforce expanded by 3.4%, and unemployment ticked upward by 0.1 percentage points. Looking ahead, national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 outline broader industry trajectories over five- and ten-year horizons. While nationwide employment is modeled to rise 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, sectoral trajectories vary widely. When mapped to the local industry distribution, these projections point to an employment rise of 5.9% across five years and 12.8% across ten years for Redbank Plains residents (serving as an indicative weighting exercise without localized demographic adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Redbank Plains is $1,516 a week (about $79,000 a year), with median personal income at $747 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,744 a year against an average of $56,305. 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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According to AreaSearch's compilation of ATO postcode figures for financial year 2023, the Redbank Plains SA2 recorded a median individual taxpayer income of $52,744 alongside an average of $56,305. These results sit beneath national norms and trail Greater Brisbane, which achieved a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799. Accounting for a Wage Price Index expansion of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated earnings as of March 2026 reach roughly $58,736 for median and $62,701 for average. Census metrics place local family, household, and personal earnings within the 36th to 38th percentiles.
The primary earnings cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, containing 39.4% of residents (11,635 people), which corresponds closely with the 33.3% share observed across the capital city. Cost pressures remain elevated, with disposable income after housing standing at 79.7%, placing the district in the 31st percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Redbank Plains had 7,481 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 2% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 59% rented and 11% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,473 a month. Rent absorbs 23.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that separate houses made up 85.3% of the housing landscape in Redbank Plains, with 14.7% classified as apartments, semi-detached properties, or other dwellings, contrasting with the Greater Brisbane balance of 73.5% separate houses and 26.5% other forms. Outright homeownership was lower than the regional baseline at 11.0%, while 29.8% of dwellings were being purchased under a mortgage and 59.2% were occupied by tenants. Typical monthly mortgage costs stood at $1,473, comfortably below the regional median of $1,863, while typical weekly rent was $350 versus $380 regionally. Relative to countrywide standards, local mortgage commitments remain noticeably under the national $1,863 median, and local rental figures sit below the $375 national benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Redbank Plains counted 7,481 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 9,073 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 19% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 77.1% of local households, encompassing couples with children at 35.2%, single parent households at 21.4%, and childless couples at 19.0%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 22.9%, comprising single-occupant homes (19.3%) and shared group residences (3.6%). The typical household comprises 3.1 persons, exceeding the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.1% of adults in Redbank Plains hold a university qualification, including 8.7% with a bachelor degree and 2.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.0% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 4,344 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 967 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 show a tertiary gap in the community, with 12.1% of residents holding university qualifications compared to 30.5% throughout Greater Brisbane, highlighting key scope for educational advancement. Bachelor degrees represent 8.7% of the populace, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Conversely, technical and vocational training is strongly represented, with 42.5% of people aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, broken down into certificates (32.0%) and advanced diplomas (10.5%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the suburb, with 36.5% of the community actively attending an educational facility.
This cohort includes 14.9% attending primary schooling, 9.8% enrolled in secondary education, and 3.7% undertaking tertiary programs.
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Getting around Redbank Plains means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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70.7% of residents in Redbank Plains report no long-term health condition. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 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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Data from AreaSearch regarding chronic illnesses and mortality indicates notable health headwinds in Redbank Plains, with general conditions common across demographics and considerably elevated among older cohorts. Meanwhile, private health insurance coverage is limited to roughly 48% of residents (~14,027 people), tracking below the Greater Brisbane figure of 55.8% and the national baseline of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions rank as the most widespread diagnosed illnesses, each recorded among 9.9 and 9.9% of the local population, while 70.7% of residents reported having no diagnosed chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
Working-age cohorts display higher-than-typical rates of long-term health issues. Seniors aged 65 and over represent 8.1% of the community (2,400 people), well below the 15.0% regional proportion, facing distinct health challenges that nevertheless rank more favourably on a national scale than those of the broader local demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
31.7% of Redbank Plains residents were born overseas and 23.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.5%) and Australian (21.7%). 4.3% 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 in Redbank Plains is notably pronounced relative to broader standards, with 31.7% of the local population born overseas and 23.1% communicating in a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 49.3% of the community. In addition, the Other category shows a distinct alignment, comprising 1.3% of local residents, matching the 1.3% regional benchmark for Greater Brisbane. Looking at parental lineage, the primary ancestries declared by Redbank Plains residents are English at 23.5%, Australian at 21.7%, and Other at 14.9%, the latter sitting considerably above the regional standard of 9.4%.
Furthermore, distinct cultural representation is evident among Pacific and Polynesian ancestries, including Samoan at 6.8% (compared to 0.9% across the region), Maori at 3.8% (against 1.1% regionally), and New Zealander at 1.4% (versus 1.0% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Redbank Plains is 27, younger than 99% of areas nationally. 34.5% 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 demographic profile of Redbank Plains leans heavily toward youth, with children and young adults (0 - 24) making up an estimated 41.6% of residents as of August 2026, compared to 31.8% across Greater Brisbane, whereas seniors (65+) account for 8.1% against 15.0% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 27 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and tracking 9 years below Greater Brisbane's 36 and well beneath the national median of 38 from that same Census. The 0 to 24 cohort has adjusted from 44.6% at the Census to 41.6% currently.
Looking ahead to 2041, this young demographic will account for the largest share of population growth, expanding by 2,160 residents (18%) to reach 14,445, while the retirement-age segment is anticipated to experience the fastest relative surge, climbing 76% to 4,220 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Redbank Plains
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 16 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 — 1,338 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (24,349 at the 2021 Census → 29,531 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 (310041302). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.