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Robina - West has an estimated 9,678 residents, up from 8,804 at the 2021 Census — a change of 874 people, or 9.9%. Growth has averaged 2.2% a year over five years. 186 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 93.9% of that increase. That puts 1,460 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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Based on AreaSearch's analysis, the population of Robina - West is approximately 9,678 as of May 2026. Since the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 8,804 people, the community has expanded by 874 people (9.9%). This demographic shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 9,678 from June 2025 alongside an extra 186 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. With these figures, the density ratio reaches 1,459 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark across national locations evaluated by AreaSearch. This 9.9% rate of growth since the 2021 census placed Robina - West ahead of the SA3 area (8.0%) and the Rest of Qld, establishing it as a regional growth leader.
The primary driver of these gains was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 93.9% of the overall population growth during recent periods. For each SA2 area, AreaSearch utilizes projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia that were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. In instances where SA2 areas lack this coverage, or for years extending past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 data are substituted. Because these state-level projections omit age breakdowns, AreaSearch distributes growth across age groups by applying proportional weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 data). Demographic models indicate exceptional growth that ranks the location within the top 10 percent of Australia's regional areas, with an anticipated increase of 4,505 persons to 2041 relative to the latest annual ERP figures, representing a overall expansion of 46.5% across the 16 years.
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378 new dwellings have been approved in Robina - West over the past five years, an average of 75 a year. That places the area in the 90th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 62 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 2% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Approximately 75 new homes have been approved annually in Robina - West, accumulating to 378 homes over the course of the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 0 approvals have been registered. Residential demand remains solid and supports local property values, with new homes constructed at an average value of $358,000, assuming an average of 2.7 new residents per year for each dwelling over the past 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25). Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $79.4 million this financial year, pointing to robust commercial development locally.
Robina - West generates 119.0% more new home approvals (per person) than the Rest of Qld, offering prospective buyers a broad selection. Semi-detached options dominate recent building activity, which is made up of 2.0% standalone homes and 98.0% townhouses or apartments. This concentration of higher-density housing offers accessible options for entry-level buyers, while attracting property investors, downsizers, and first-time buyers. This represents a distinct shift from the current housing mix (where houses make up 30.0%), reflecting a decrease in available development land and matching changing lifestyle habits and affordability constraints. The region averages about 4859 people per dwelling approval, indicating a mature residential market. Projections indicate that Robina - West will add 4,505 residents by 2041 (calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Should the current pace of construction persist, the volume of new housing might fall short of population gains, potentially intensifying buyer competition and driving up residential prices.
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AreaSearch tracks 16 current infrastructure and development projects inside Robina - West, worth an estimated $1.98 billion. A further 118 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $34.5 billion. 41 are already under construction and 51 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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Developments in local infrastructure, major construction projects, and planning changes have a significant impact on local market performance. In total, AreaSearch has identified 28 projects that are expected to influence the area. Prominent developments include the Gold Coast Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit, the Robina Private Hospital Expansion, Robina Quarter, and Acuity Business Park Building 4, with key details provided below for the most relevant projects.
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Robina Private Hospital Expansion (Stage 2)
A $190 million stage two expansion of Robina Private Hospital on the Gold Coast, designed by HSPC Health Architects for owner Australian Unity and operator Aurora Healthcare Australia. Gold Coast City Council granted full development approval in early 2025 for a nine-storey building delivering 185 mental health, medical rehabilitation and acute surgical beds, seven surgical theatres, mental health group therapy rooms, additional rehabilitation gyms, a ground floor cafe, retail pharmacy, 700 square metres of medical imaging, over 30 doctors consulting suites, and three levels of basement parking.The building targets a 5 star Green Star rating and will occupy a 6,701 square metre site on the corner of Robina Parkway and Bayberry Lane, adjoining the existing 90 bed Robina Private Hospital. Construction was slated to commence in early 2026 and is expected to generate more than 200 building and construction jobs.
Village Yard Christian School
A low-fee, independent Christian school for Prep to Year 8 (eventually Year 12), expanding on the existing Village Yard Christian Early Learning centre at Mudgeeraba on the Gold Coast. The $50 million campus, designed by Burling Brown Architects, will pioneer Australia's first 'dual-shift' model, running two learning sessions each day from the same facilities to keep fees low while lifting teacher pay. The school has recently received official accreditation from the Queensland Non-State Schools Accreditation Board and is on track to open in 2027, subject to further approvals.Nearly 1,000 families representing 1,500 students have registered interest. The AI-influenced, technology-led curriculum blends experiential, farm-to-table and outdoor environmental learning underpinned by a biblical worldview, as an outreach of Hillcrest Christian College and Queensland Baptists.
Greenheart Community Parklands
Greenheart is a transformational 257-hectare regional parkland across Merrimac and Robina, six times the size of Broadwater Parklands. While Stage 1 (Greenheart Robina Parklands) opened in April 2025, the broader master plan is currently in the concept design phase for eight distinct precincts. These include a Discovery Hub with a visitor center and cafe, an Event Quarter for crowds up to 50000, a major Sports Precinct with 11 fields, and extensive wetland restoration and wildlife corridors to be delivered over a 10-15 year horizon.
Robina Hospital Emergency Department Expansion
A $16.5 million expansion of the Robina Hospital Emergency Department that added 20 new treatment spaces, increasing total capacity to 66 spaces. The project focused on treating less acute cases to reduce wait times and improve patient flow, allowing for approximately 120 patients to be seen daily. Key features include upgraded staff workstations and a relocated Transfer Unit. Following the ED expansion, further triage and Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) transfer area upgrades were initiated in late 2024 to further streamline emergency care.
Gold Coast Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit
The $122.7 million 40-bed Gold Coast Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit provides specialist mental health rehabilitation services for adults requiring extended inpatient care within a secure environment, with a focus on recovery and independent living.
Robina Hospital Expansion
Capacity expansion works at Robina Hospital, the Gold Coast's second major public hospital and a teaching hospital for Bond and Griffith universities. The most recent stage is the refurbishment of the H2 East ward, delivering a purpose-designed 20-bed unit comprising an Acute Cognitive Unit and an Acute Geriatric Unit for older patients and those with cognitive impairment or behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. Works included upgraded patient rooms, refreshed corridors, improved wayfinding, reduced noise, better lighting, secure walking paths and permanent staff-photographed artwork selected to support dementia design principles.The ward welcomed its first patients in late July 2026. This follows the earlier $16.5 million Accelerated Infrastructure Delivery Program expansion completed in March 2024, which added 20 emergency treatment spaces to lift the Robina emergency department to 66 spaces and created the Robina Ambulatory Zone. IMPORTANT STATUS CHANGE: the previously announced 114-bed Robina Hospital Expansion, which was to be delivered as a leased Robina Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Centre adjacent to the hospital under the former Capacity Expansion Program, has been discontinued. Negotiations for that lease were formally ended in May 2025 following the independent review of the state hospital build program, with capacity instead redirected to the upsized new Coomera Hospital, now planned at a minimum of 600 beds. Robina Hospital no longer appears as a bed-expansion project in the Queensland Hospital Rescue Plan or in the Gold Coast Health capital works program.
Teak Mudgeeraba Mixed-Use Precinct
TEAK Mudgeeraba is a heritage-inspired mixed-use commercial precinct delivering 14 purpose-built tenancies across retail, medical, office, and hospitality uses at 64-66 Railway Street. The development anchors the Mudgeeraba village green and features the Australian German Club as its anchor tenant, relocating from Merrimac to occupy a new 200-seat beer hall with a 30-metre bar. Tenancy sizes range from approximately 47 square metres to 490 square metres, with street frontage and rear configurations. Construction is underway with opening expected in early 2027.
Acuity Business Park Building 4
Building 4 is the fourth and final stage of Alceon Group's Acuity Business Park at Robina on the Gold Coast, a business park developed in joint venture with construction partner Graystone on land acquired from the City of Gold Coast in 2019 for just over $7 million. The standalone four-storey building holds development approval for A-Grade commercial and medical accommodation and is being marketed at up to 5,531 sqm net lettable area, with large efficient floor plates of approximately 1,500 sqm (ground 540 sqm, Level 1 1,486 sqm, Levels 2 and 3 1,583 sqm each).Design targets a PCA A-Grade standard and a 5-star NABERS Energy rating, with two levels of basement parking (167 bays) plus 18 on-grade visitor bays, high-speed fibre, end-of-trip facilities including bike racks, lockers and showers, and high-impact signage opportunities. Buildings 1, 2 and 3 are complete and occupied by Metricon Homes' Queensland headquarters, TAFE Queensland's Robina campus and WiSE Specialist Emergency Clinic, with Buildings 2 and 3 sold to Charter Hall managed funds in a $80 million transaction that funded this final stage. The site sits within walking distance of Robina Town Centre, Robina train station and bus interchange, and the Robina hospital and health precinct, with direct access to the M1 Pacific Motorway. Marketing continues to offer design and construct options and tenancies from 500 sqm, indicating the building remains subject to pre-commitment; the previously advertised mid-2026 completion target has not been confirmed as achieved.
5,473 residents of Robina - West are employed, from a labour force of 5,628. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 67.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 13,228, about 137% 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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The local workforce in Robina - West is highly educated, showing strong representation in essential service fields, a low unemployment rate of 2.8%, and estimated employment growth of 3.1% over the past year. Employed residents numbered 5,473 as of March 2026, with the local unemployment rate sitting 1.2% lower than the 3.9% recorded in Regional Qld. Workforce participation is relatively typical, standing at 67.5% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data shows that a moderate 16.7% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of COVID-19 lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. Notably, professional & technical roles are highly concentrated here, registering at 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is minimally represented, accounting for 0.3% of jobs compared to the regional average of 4.5%. Reflecting its role as an employment hub, the area recorded 1.3 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, drawing commuting workers from nearby districts and housing more jobs than working residents. AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, employment grew by 3.1% while the labor force expanded by 3.4%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Over the same interval in Regional Qld, employment grew by 0.1%, the labor force expanded by 0.3%, and unemployment ticked up by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide context for future labor demand in Robina - West. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry mix to project regional employment trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these national sector forecasts to the local workforce composition suggests Robina - West's employment will rise by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for comparison and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Robina - West is $1,613 a week (about $84,000 a year), with median personal income at $801 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,797 a year against an average of $68,705. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of postcode-level ATO data released for the financial year 2023, the median income of taxpayers in the Robina - West SA2 was $54,797, while the average income was $68,705. These figures sit slightly above the national average and compare to median and average incomes of $53,146 and $66,593 in Regional Qld. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $61,022 (median) and $76,510 (average). Data from the 2021 Census shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Robina - West are moderate, placing between the 42nd and 49th percentiles.
Income distribution data indicates that 35.4% of the population (representing 3,426 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is comparable to the wider region where 31.7% fall into this bracket. Affordability pressures are notable, with residents retaining only 78.6% of their income, ranking in the 37th percentile, while the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Robina - West had 3,557 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 30% detached houses and 22% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 43% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $540 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,820 a month, a total housing cost higher than 80% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 33.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in Robina - West consisted of 30.4% separate houses and 69.5% other dwellings (comprising semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings across Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in Robina - West were slightly below Regional Qld levels at 30.2%, with the remaining properties classified as mortgaged (27.3%) or rented (42.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of residents was $1,820, while the median weekly rent was $540, comparing to regional figures of $1,655 and $345. On a national level, mortgage outlays in Robina - West are below the Australian average of $1,863, whereas weekly rents are significantly higher than the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Robina - West counted 3,557 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,910 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise the majority of households at 70.4%, consisting of couples with children at 23.9%, couples without children at 31.4%, and single-parent households at 14.1%. Non-family households account for the remaining 29.6%, with single-person households representing 24.0% and group households making up 5.6%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is slightly lower than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.5% of adults in Robina - West hold a university qualification, including 19.7% with a bachelor degree and 6.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.9% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,992 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,007 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 educational profile of the area is distinct within the region, with university qualification rates at 29.5% of residents aged 15 and over, surpassing the Rest of Qld average of 20.6% and the SA4 regional figure of 25.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 19.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees (6.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 35.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, broken down into advanced diplomas (13.7%) and certificates (21.9%). Enrollment rates in education are high, with 28.1% of the population actively participating in formal study.
This student population includes 8.0% in primary school, 7.1% in secondary school, and 6.9% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Robina - West reaches 25 stops on 34 routes, timetabled for about 3,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 300 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 evaluation of public transport options reveals 25 active stops within Robina - West, comprising both bus and train services. These stops are utilized by 34 separate routes, which combine to support 3,012 passenger trips per week. Transport links are rated as good, with residents living an average of 298 meters from the nearest stop. Because of the area's residential nature, the majority of working residents commute to other districts, with private cars remaining the primary travel choice for 89% of commuters. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.2 cars per household, below the regional average.
Census data from 2021 indicates that 16.7% of residents worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 430 trips per day, which translates to roughly 120 weekly passenger trips for each individual transit stop.
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69.2% of residents in Robina - West report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 78% of areas nationally. 5.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 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 indicators demonstrate positive trends across Robina - West, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the occurrence of chronic illnesses. Younger age groups show very low rates of common health conditions, and private health insurance coverage is slightly ahead of the typical SA2 area average at approximately 53% of the population (~5,158 people). The most prevalent health conditions reported in the locality were arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 8.0% and 7.8% of the population, respectively. Conversely, 69.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Health outcomes for residents under the age of 65 are better than average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 20.7% of the population (2,002 people). While health outcomes for these seniors are above average, their national ranking is lower than that of the area's younger demographics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
35.8% of Robina - West residents were born overseas and 18.9% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.9%) and Australian (20.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Robina - West exhibits higher levels of cultural diversity than most comparable local areas, with 18.9% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 35.8% of the population born abroad. Christianity is the predominant religion, representing 49.3% of the community. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.4% of local residents compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestral groups in Robina - West are English (29.9%), Australian (20.5%, which sits below the regional average of 26.5%), and Other (9.3%).
There are also notable differences in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds: New Zealand ancestry is overrepresented at 1.5% of the population (compared to 0.9% regionally), Korean ancestry at 1.0% (compared to 0.2%), and French ancestry at 0.8% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Robina - West is 39. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 29.7% 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 of 39 years in Robina - West is slightly below the Regional Qld average of 41, though it aligns closely with the national average of 38. The age distribution reveals that the 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 17.9%, whereas the 5 - 14 demographic is smaller (8.8%) than in Regional Qld. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age group increased from 14.8% to 17.9% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 13.8% to 15.2%. During the same timeframe, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 11.8% to 10.2% and the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 9.9% to 8.8%.
Looking forward to 2041, demographic models project significant changes in age structure, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to grow by 1,106 people (64%), rising from 1,732 to 2,839.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Robina - West
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 — 186 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,804 at the 2021 Census → 9,678 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 (309081560). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.