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Redcliffe has an estimated 11,306 residents, up from 10,434 at the 2021 Census — a change of 872 people, or 8.4%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 263 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 53.4% of that increase. That puts 2,705 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Redcliffe stands at approximately 11,306 in May 2026. This represents an expansion of 872 individuals (8.4%) from the 10,434 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 11,134 along with 263 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting population density reaches 2,704 persons per square kilometer, which ranks in the top quartile of all nationwide locations evaluated by AreaSearch. This post-census growth rate of 8.4% is within 0.5 percentage points of the broader SA3 region's rate of 8.9%, indicating highly competitive growth dynamics.
The expansion was chiefly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 53.4% of the total population increase in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this coverage, or for periods past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (using 2021 data) are substituted. Because these state-level projections lack breakdowns by age, AreaSearch distributes growth across age cohorts using proportional weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which are based on 2022 data. Driven by these anticipated demographic transitions, the locality is projected to experience exceptional growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of all statistical areas nationwide. The community is forecast to add 4,544 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total expansion of 38.7% over the 16 years.
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391 new dwellings have been approved in Redcliffe over the past five years, an average of 78 a year. That places the area in the 76th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 72 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 18% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 357, 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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Over the last 5 financial years, Redcliffe recorded an average of approximately 78 new dwelling approvals annually, summing to 391 residential properties. In the current FY-26 period, 328 approvals have been registered so far. With an average of 1.5 additional residents per year for each built home between FY-21 and FY-25, demand and supply appear to be in equilibrium, fostering steady market conditions. The average value of these new constructions is $391,000, which is slightly above the regional baseline and points to a focus on premium projects. Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $32.5 million during this financial year, showing robust progress in non-residential development.
Per capita, new development in Redcliffe is 12.0% lower than in Greater Brisbane, though it ranks in the 84th percentile among all areas evaluated nationwide. The breakdown of new residential projects consists of 18.0% detached houses and 82.0% attached dwellings. This high concentration of high-density living options provides more affordable points of entry and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time home buyers. This pattern marks a significant departure from the current housing stock, where houses make up 52.0% of properties, pointing to a declining supply of vacant land, evolving lifestyle preferences, and a demand for more varied, economical housing options. The ratio of roughly 141 people for every residential approval highlights Redcliffe's status as a developing area. Projecting forward from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch, Redcliffe is anticipated to add 4,372 residents by 2041. If development continues at its current pace, housing supply might not keep up with population expansion, which could intensify competition among buyers and support upward pressure on prices.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 18 current infrastructure and development projects inside Redcliffe, worth an estimated $2.3 billion. A further 146 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $102.1 billion. 55 are already under construction and 71 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and retail. 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning initiatives play a critical role in shaping local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 29 projects expected to impact the local area. Notable projects include the Bluewater Square Hotel Development, the Brisbane Housing Company Seniors Development, the Bramble Bay Foreshore Restoration Project, and the Redcliffe Picture Palace Heritage Development, with the list below highlighting the most relevant initiatives.
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Suttons Beach Pavilion Redevelopment
A $19.5 million redevelopment of the iconic Suttons Beach site featuring a new two-storey seaside pavilion. The project includes three hospitality tenancies, an elevated event deck, public viewing decks, and extensive landscaping with upgraded public amenities and a Changing Places facility. Designed by lahznimmo architects, the project incorporates repurposed bricks from the original structure and relocates the 1998 rotunda to maintain community heritage. The redevelopment is funded via the SEQ City Deal with contributions from Federal, State, and Council levels.
Suttons Beach Pavilion & Public Space
A $19.5 million redevelopment of the beachfront area into a new, accessible two-storey pavilion. Construction by Kane Constructions commenced in February 2026. The site will feature three hospitality venues, indoor and outdoor dining areas, an elevated event deck, public amenities including a Changing Places facility, and public space upgrades including the relocation of the 1998 rotunda. The project is co-funded by the City of Moreton Bay and the Australian and Queensland governments through the SEQ City Deal Liveability Fund.
Suttons Beach Pavilion Redevelopment
A major revitalisation of the Redcliffe seaside precinct featuring a multi-purpose two-storey public pavilion designed by Lahznimmo Architects and Plummer & Smith. The precinct will include three new hospitality venues, an open circular seating and events space, a public lookout deck on the roof terrace, extensive landscaping, upgraded car parking, and modern public amenities including a Changing Places facility.
Bramble Bay Foreshore Restoration Project
A multi-stage coastal protection program along the Bramble Bay foreshore on the Redcliffe Peninsula, delivered by City of Moreton Bay under its Living Coast Plan. Stage 1 is the 90 metre Charlish Park (South) seawall renewal at Redcliffe Parade, replacing a 1950s structure with a new reinforced concrete seawall designed for a 100 year service life, plus extended sloped rock armour, an upgraded shared pedestrian and cyclist path and improved beach access. Stage 1 construction commenced in March 2025 with completion targeted in 2025-26.The next stage is the renewal of the Crockatt Park seawall at Woody Point, planned to begin in late 2025-26 with planning underway, supported by the federal Disaster Ready Fund. The broader program addresses erosion, wave overtopping and projected sea-level rise along the Bramble Bay coastline.
Redcliffe Hospital Expansion
Part of the Queensland Government Hospital Rescue Plan, this major expansion delivers at least 210 new overnight beds and a new clinical services building. Key features include upgraded maternity and endoscopy services, additional operating theatres, and refurbished emergency department spaces. A separate $36 million project is simultaneously adding 530 parking spaces across three new levels to the existing multi-storey car park to improve community access.
Redcliffe Picture Palace Heritage Redevelopment
Proposed heritage redevelopment of the former Redcliffe Picture Palace (later the Pier Theatre) site. The approved concept retains and incorporates the historic theatre facade into an approximately 82-apartment mixed-use development with ground-floor retail and food and drink premises, preserving an important local heritage landmark while enabling residential redevelopment.
Redcliffe Entertainment Centre Upgrade
Strategic assessment and potential redevelopment options for the Redcliffe Entertainment Centre (formerly Redcliffe Cultural Centre). The City of Moreton Bay is evaluating options to either upgrade this venue or develop a new city-wide performing arts centre to enhance cultural infrastructure for the region.
Bluewater Square Hotel Development
A major redevelopment of the Bluewater Square Shopping Centre involving the construction of a seven-level, 142-room hotel above the existing retail structure. The project features a rooftop bar and restaurant with 360-degree views of Moreton Bay, a 360 sqm function facility, a guest swimming pool, and public art murals on the facade. Following the sale of the centre to Reds Group in late 2025 for 32 million dollars, a new development application (DA/2026/0412) was lodged in January 2026 to modify the existing approval, potentially incorporating residential units alongside the short-term accommodation.
4,952 residents of Redcliffe are employed, from a labour force of 5,204. Unemployment sits at 4.8%, with participation at 52.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,248, about 108% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Redcliffe is characterized by a skilled labor force with strong representation in key service sectors, an unemployment rate of 4.8%, and estimated job growth of 4.6% over the preceding year. There were 4,952 employed residents as of March 2026. The local unemployment rate sits 0.5% higher than the 4.3% rate recorded in Greater Brisbane, and the labor force participation rate of 52.6% is notably lower than the metropolitan average of 70.4%. Census records show that a moderate 16.0% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.
The local workforce is heavily concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The concentration of workers in health care & social assistance is especially high, standing at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services account for only 5.6% of local employment, compared to 8.9% in Greater Brisbane. At the time of the Census, there were 0.6 local jobs for every resident, indicating an above-average level of local employment opportunities. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the 12 months leading up to March 2026 saw employment expand by 4.6% while the overall labor force grew by 5.0%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. This differed from Greater Brisbane, which saw employment rise by 3.2%, the labor force expand by 3.4%, and unemployment increase by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional context regarding potential future demand in Redcliffe. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trends vary widely by sector. Applying these industry-specific projections to the local employment distribution suggests that employment in Redcliffe could grow by 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that does not account for localized population trends.
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Median household income in Redcliffe is $1,111 a week (about $58,000 a year), with median personal income at $625 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,707 a year against an average of $72,191. 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 data compiled from the Australian Taxation Office for financial year 2023, the income level in Redcliffe SA2 exceeds the national average. The median income for taxpayers in this area is $54,707, while the average reaches $72,191. These figures contrast with Greater Brisbane’s median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, projected values as of March 2026 would place the median at approximately $60,922 and the average at roughly $80,392. Data from the 2021 Census indicate that household, family, and personal incomes in Redcliffe sit between the 8th and 14th percentiles on a national scale.
The most substantial income group accounts for 28.7% of residents, comprising 3,244 individuals earning between $400 and $799 weekly. This distribution differs from the metropolitan region, where the $1,500 to $2,999 weekly bracket holds the largest share at 33.3%. Housing affordability remains a significant challenge, with only 79.2% of income left after housing costs, placing the area at the 6th percentile nationally.
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Redcliffe had 4,834 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 52% detached houses and 38% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 44% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $334 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,600 a month. Rent absorbs 30.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 33.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, the distribution of dwelling types in Redcliffe was 51.6% houses and 48.4% other dwelling structures like townhouses and apartments, compared to the Brisbane metro profile of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other structures. Home ownership in Redcliffe was notably high at 33.2%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 22.7% and rented properties making up 44.1%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,600 was well below the Brisbane metropolitan average, and the median weekly rent of $334 also sat below the metro average. Nationally, Redcliffe's mortgage costs are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are likewise substantially below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Redcliffe counted 4,834 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,238 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 15% are couples with children, fewer than in 94% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 40% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households constitute the majority of homes at 56.3%, consisting of couples with children at 15.2%, couples without children at 27.3%, and single-parent households at 12.9%. The remaining 43.7% are non-family households, which are dominated by single-person households at 40.3%, with group households making up 3.4% of the total. The median household size of 2.0 people is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
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17.9% of adults in Redcliffe hold a university qualification, including 12.4% with a bachelor degree and 3.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.5% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,492 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 983 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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The region experiences educational gaps, with the proportion of residents holding university qualifications sitting at 17.9%, which is substantially lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This situation highlights both a challenge and an opportunity for focused educational programs. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.2% and vocational certificates at 27.5%. A significant 22.4% of the local population is enrolled in formal education programs.
Within this cohort, primary school students account for 7.4%, secondary school students make up 7.4%, and tertiary students represent 2.8%.
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Public transport in Redcliffe reaches 53 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 1,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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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Public transport analysis identifies 53 active transport stops within Redcliffe, consisting of bus services. These stops accommodate 7 separate routes that combine to provide 1,648 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 176 meters from the nearest stop. Because Redcliffe is predominantly residential, a majority of residents commute outside the area. Private vehicles remain the primary mode of travel at 84%, with trains accounting for 6% and walking making up 5%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.9 cars per household, which sits below the regional average.
Census records from 2021 show that 16.0% of residents worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 235 trips per day, which translates to approximately 31 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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55.3% of residents in Redcliffe report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 87% of areas nationally. 10.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 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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Health assessments indicate significant challenges for Redcliffe based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality indices and the prevalence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older cohorts. Meanwhile, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively high, covering approximately 55% of the population, which equates to about 6,206 people. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues in the area, affecting 12.2% and 10.5% of residents respectively. Conversely, 55.3% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The working-age cohort faces notable health difficulties, marked by elevated rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 36.0% of the population (4,073 people), which is significantly higher than the 15.1% share in Greater Brisbane. Health metrics among these older residents present some difficulties, with national performance rankings generally tracking in line with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.0% of Redcliffe residents were born overseas and 7.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.8%) and Australian (23.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Redcliffe's cultural diversity metrics are generally consistent with wider regional averages. Residents born in Australia account for 74.0% of the population, 85.8% hold citizenship, and 92.9% speak only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion at 53.8% of the population, compared to 47.8% recorded across Greater Brisbane. Regarding parental country of birth, English ancestry is the most common at 32.8% of the population, which is notably higher than the regional average of 26.8%. This is followed by Australian ancestry at 23.6% and Irish ancestry at 9.7%. Some ethnic groups display distinct local concentrations compared to the wider region, with Maori ancestry representing 1.4% of Redcliffe (compared to 1.1% regionally), New Zealand ancestry at 1.0% (compared to 1.0%), and Samoan ancestry at 0.6% (compared to 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Redcliffe is 52, older than 94% of areas nationally. 16.1% 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 Redcliffe is 52 years, which is significantly higher than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 and the national median of 38. Compared to the Greater Brisbane average, the 65 - 74 age group is highly represented at 17.7% locally, while the 25 - 34 age bracket is underrepresented at 6.9%. The local concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 is also well above the national share of 9.4%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 10.0% to 13.6% of the population, and the 85+ cohort has risen from 3.6% to 4.7%, whereas the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 14.3% to 11.6%.
Demographic forecasts suggest the local age profile will transform significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 cohort is projected to double, adding 1,439 people (94%) to grow from 1,538 to 2,978. In total, age brackets over 65 are projected to drive 74% of the total population growth, reflecting a rapidly aging community. In contrast, population declines are anticipated for the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Redcliffe
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 18 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 263 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,434 at the 2021 Census → 11,306 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 (313051379). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.