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Redbank Plains has an estimated 29,289 residents, up from 24,349 at the 2021 Census — a change of 4,940 people, or 20.3%. Growth has averaged 3.8% a year over five years, faster than 90% of areas nationally. 1,229 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 42.9% of that increase. That puts 1,512 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the population of Redbank Plains is estimated at 29,289 in May 2026. This represents a gain of 4,940 people (20.3%) from the 24,349 residents counted in the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated utilizing the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 29,057 combined with 1,229 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The local population density stands at 1,512 persons per square kilometer, outstripping the typical density across national areas monitored by AreaSearch. The area's 20.3% growth rate since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.3% and outpaced the state average, positioning it as a local growth frontrunner.
Natural increase was the primary contributor, accounting for roughly 42.9% of the population growth in recent times, though net gains from overseas and interstate migration also remained positive. AreaSearch incorporates regional projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, which utilize 2022 as their baseline. In cases where these projections do not cover specific SA2 zones, or for periods extending past 2032, Queensland State Government projections released in 2023 using 2021 data are applied. Because these state-level projections lack detailed age distributions, AreaSearch distributes age cohorts proportionally based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections that use 2022 baseline figures. Demographic forecasting suggests a substantial population surge that ranks in the top tier of national statistical divisions, with the local population projected to expand by 7,719 individuals by 2041 relative to the latest annual ERP statistics, representing a 25.6% overall expansion over the 16 years.
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1,566 new dwellings have been approved in Redbank Plains over the past five years, an average of 313 a year. That places the area in the 98th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 11 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 282 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 52% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 429, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Redbank Plains has averaged approximately 313 residential development approvals annually, accumulating to 1,566 approved dwellings over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 394 approvals recorded during FY-26. An average of 3.1 additional residents entered the area for every completed home during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, demonstrating that demand is outpacing supply, a trend that typically drives up prices and intensifies buyer competition, while new properties average a construction value of $297,000. Additionally, commercial development has progressed with approvals valued at $23.6 million this financial year, showing steady activity in the local commercial sector.
Redbank Plains experiences somewhat higher construction levels compared to Greater Brisbane, tracking 17.0% above the regional per capita average over the 5 year period, which maintains options for buyers while supporting current property values. This level of activity is significantly higher than the national benchmark, demonstrating robust developer interest in the region. The breakdown of new residential construction is 52.0% detached houses and 48.0% townhouses or apartments, showing a shift toward attached dwellings that provide a range of choices from larger family residences to compact options. This represents a clear departure from the current housing stock, which is 85.0% houses, showing that developable land is becoming scarcer and reflecting a consumer shift toward diverse, affordable housing. The ratio of approximately 72 people per residential approval indicates a growing local market. Projections indicate that Redbank Plains will add 7,487 residents by 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures. If current construction rates persist, the supply of new housing is expected to comfortably accommodate this growth, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating expansion beyond current baseline population forecasts.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Redbank Plains, worth an estimated $4.43 billion. A further 161 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $213.1 billion. 71 are already under construction and 53 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 infrastructure developments, major construction works, and planning frameworks have a major influence on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 29 projects that are expected to impact this locality. Key developments include The Junction Stage 2 - School Road, South Redbank Plains Urban Release Area, Eden's Crossing, and Affordable Housing Redbank Plains, with the most relevant ones detailed in the list 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.
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.
Town Square Redbank Plains
A state-of-the-art sub-regional shopping destination spanning 6.5 hectares and featuring over 27,000 sqm of retail space. The center was redeveloped and expanded on the former Woolworths site, and is anchored by major retailers including Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, Target, and Australia Post, complemented by more than 60 specialty stores. It features an environmentally-integrated design with an open-air boulevard and five distinct retail precincts, including a dedicated casual dining and lifestyle area, plus over 1,200 car parks and community facilities.
14,374 residents of Redbank Plains are employed, from a labour force of 15,189. Unemployment sits at 5.4%, with participation at 70.6%. 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 23,384, 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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The local workforce is split between white-collar and blue-collar roles, with a high concentration of manufacturing and industrial positions, a registered unemployment rate of 5.4%, and an estimated job growth rate of 11.7% over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 14,374, while the unemployment rate was 1.0% higher than the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.3%, and the workforce participation rate matched the Greater Brisbane level of 70.4%. Census records indicate that a minor share of 9.1% of employees worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. The region exhibits a strong concentration in manufacturing, with local employment in this sector reaching 2.1 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services employ only 3.4% of the local workforce, which is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 8.9%. Comparing the Census working population against the resident population suggests that the local area is primarily residential and provides limited internal employment opportunities. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch shows that in the year ending March 2026, employment grew by 11.7% and the total labor force grew by 10.1%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 1.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2%, labor force growth of 3.4%, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide context for future workforce demand in Redbank Plains. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential employment trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary by industry. Applying these industry projections to the local employment structure suggests that local employment will grow by 5.9% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, based on a simple weighted extrapolation that does not account for localized population changes.
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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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Income levels in the Redbank Plains SA2 are below the national average according to ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year. The median income for local taxpayers is $52,744 and the average income is $56,305, compared to median and average figures of $58,236 and $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $58,736 for the median and $62,701 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Redbank Plains were modest, positioning between the 36th and 38th percentiles.
The largest income band comprises 39.4% of the population (11,539 residents) earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which aligns with metropolitan trends where 33.3% fall into this band. Affordability pressures are high, with residents retaining only 79.7% of their income, which ranks 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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The local housing stock at the time of the latest Census consisted of 85.3% houses and 14.7% alternative housing styles including semi-detached properties and apartments, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings across metropolitan Brisbane. Home ownership rates in Redbank Plains lagged the metropolitan average, sitting at 11.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with mortgages (29.8%) or tenants (59.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,473, which is below the Brisbane metropolitan average of $1,863, while the median weekly rent was $350, compared to $380 in metropolitan Brisbane.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in Redbank Plains are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Redbank Plains counted 7,481 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,999 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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Families make up the majority of households at 77.1%, consisting of couples with children at 35.2%, couples without children at 19.0%, and single parent households at 21.4%. Non-family households represent the remaining 22.9%, with single-person households at 19.3% and group housing making up 3.6%. The median household occupancy is 3.1 people, which is higher than the Greater Brisbane average 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 some disparity, with university graduation rates of 12.1% sitting below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This situation highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education credential at 8.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 42.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (32.0%). Participation in study is high, with 36.5% of the local population enrolled in formal study. This comprises 14.9% in primary schooling, 9.8% in high school education, and 3.7% enrolled in tertiary courses.
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Public transport in Redbank Plains reaches 63 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 270 services a week. The typical home sits about 420 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 reveals 63 active transit stops in Redbank Plains, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 2 distinct routes, which run a combined total of 269 passenger trips per week. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents living an average of 422 meters from their closest transit stop. Because the area is largely residential, the majority of commuters travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary transport mode for 92% of trips. Average vehicle ownership is 1.5 cars per household. A low proportion of 9.1% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
Transit services run at an average frequency of 38 trips per day across the network, which averages out to approximately 4 weekly passenger trips per individual stop.
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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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Redbank Plains experiences notable health challenges according to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic illness rates, with common conditions present across demographics but showing higher concentrations in older age brackets, alongside a low rate of private health coverage at approximately 48% of the population (~13,912 people). This compares to a private coverage rate of 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions, each affecting 9.9% of local residents, while 70.7% of the population reported no chronic conditions compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
Working-age residents experience chronic health issues at rates above the regional average. The proportion of residents aged 65 and over stands at 8.5% (2,495 people), which is lower than the 15.1% recorded in Greater Brisbane. Health profiles for senior residents show some challenges, though they rank lower nationally than the rest of the 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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Redbank Plains displays higher levels of cultural diversity than most compared markets, with 23.1% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 31.7% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 49.3% of the population. The most distinct statistical overrepresentation is in the Other religious category, which accounts for 1.3% of the population, matching the 1.3% regional average in Greater Brisbane. In terms of ancestral backgrounds, the three most common heritages in Redbank Plains are English (23.5%), Australian (21.7%), and Other (14.9%), with the latter sitting notably higher than the regional average of 9.4%.
There are also distinct concentrations of other ancestral groups, with Samoan background representing 6.8% of Redbank Plains (compared to 0.9% across the region), Maori representing 3.8% (compared to 1.1% regionally), and New Zealand ancestry at 1.4% (compared to 1.0% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Redbank Plains is 27, younger than 99% of areas nationally. 34.0% 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 Redbank Plains is 27, which is younger than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the Australian median of 38. The 5 - 14 age group is highly represented locally at 17.2% compared to the Greater Brisbane average, while the 55 - 64 cohort is underrepresented at 7.2%. The concentration of residents aged 5 - 14 is above the national figure of 12.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age bracket has grown from 13.4% to 14.6% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has risen from 1.5% to 2.5%.
Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 19.0% to 17.2% and the 0 to 4 group declined from 10.0% to 8.8%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic projections suggest shifts in the age structure, with the 45 to 54 group expected to grow the fastest at 48%, adding 1,369 residents to total 4,231, while the 0 to 4 group is projected to grow by just 8% (209 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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 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 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 — 1,229 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (24,349 at the 2021 Census → 29,289 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 (310041302). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.