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Rochedale - Burbank has an estimated 14,117 residents, up from 11,020 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,097 people, or 28.1%. Growth has averaged 5.9% a year over five years, faster than 94% of areas nationally. 731 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 51.6% of that increase. That puts 298 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 Rochedale - Burbank is approximately 14,117 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 3,097 people (28.1%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 11,020 people. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 13,761 combined with 731 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Such population numbers translate to a density of 298 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and room for prospective expansion. The expansion rate of 28.1% since the 2021 census outpaced the national figure of 9.3% as well as state trends, positioning the locality as a leader in regional population gains.
The upward trajectory was mostly propelled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 51.6% of the population increase, although other factors like overseas arrivals and natural expansion also contributed positively. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as a base year, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2. In instances where SA2 data is unavailable or for periods after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (using 2021 data) are substituted. Because the state-level projections lack breakdowns by age, AreaSearch distributes age cohort growth proportionally based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 data). Future estimates indicate population growth matching the highest national quartile, with the locality projected to add 5,159 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, which represents a total increase of 34.0% over the 16 years.
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1,307 new dwellings have been approved in Rochedale - Burbank over the past five years, an average of 261 a year. That places the area in the 97th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 18 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 203 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 45% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 147, well below 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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Dwelling approvals in Rochedale - Burbank have run at a mean of about 261 annually, with 1,307 residential approvals granted during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 135 registered during FY-26 so far. The ratio of 2.6 new residents added for each completed home over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) indicates healthy demand that underpins property values. New residential construction exhibits an average estimated cost of $411,000, which is slightly higher than the regional average and points to a focus on premium builds.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $163.4 million have been logged in the current financial year, demonstrating substantial investment from local enterprises. The volume of building activity per capita in Rochedale - Burbank is 244.0% higher than the Greater Brisbane average, offering purchasers plenty of options. This rate is also significantly above the national benchmark, reflecting high developer confidence in the area. Current building activity consists of 45.0% detached houses and 55.0% attached dwellings. The movement toward higher density provides affordable points of entry and suits downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a clear departure from the historical housing stock (which stands at 92.0% houses), signaling a reduction in vacant residential land, evolving buyer tastes, and the demand for more varied, economical housing choices. The current ratio stands at approximately 53 people for every dwelling approval, indicating a growing local market. Demographic projections show that Rochedale - Burbank is set to add 4,803 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. The current rate of construction suggests that housing supply will keep pace with this demand, maintaining favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting expansion that outstrips current projections.
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AreaSearch tracks 24 current infrastructure and development projects inside Rochedale - Burbank, worth an estimated $2.58 billion. A further 102 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.86 billion. 25 are already under construction and 54 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, retail 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 performance is highly dependent on infrastructure developments, major construction projects, and planning changes. A total of 55 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the local area. Significant initiatives include the Shafston College Rochedale Campus and Mixed-Use Development, the Rochedale Terrace Masterplan, the Rochedale Road and Ford Road Stormwater Project, and the Gardner Road Extension, with key projects detailed below.
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Citrine Townhomes
Citrine is a 90-home townhome community by Metro Property Development at 311 Gardner Road, Rochedale, 17km south of the Brisbane CBD. The two and three-storey, three and four-bedroom residences are being built by Creation Homes across three stages and include a resort-style pool, yoga lawn and BBQ facilities set amid tropical landscaping. Stage 1 has reached the defects phase with all essential services connected, Stage 2 is nearing completion, and Stage 3 continues to progress, with settlements forecast to run from late 2025 through early 2026.The circa $100 million project also includes a 1.59ha land handback to Brisbane City Council for a rehabilitated nature reserve.
Rochedale Terrace Masterplan
$380 million mixed-use masterplan by Kinstone Group designed by Arkhefield. Features 280 apartments across 3 stages, a 7-storey boutique hotel with 75 rooms, retail pavilions, tavern, and a 6000sqm central park serving as the community heart for Rochedale.
Shafston College Rochedale Campus and Mixed-Use Development
A mixed-use knowledge precinct anchored by the relocation of Shafston International College, including 181 residential apartments, a boutique hotel, retail spaces, childcare, and wellness facilities.
Solaris Rochedale
New $82 million townhouse development by Kinstone Group featuring spacious interiors, premium health and lifestyle facilities including pool and gym. Light-filled designs within walking distance to local amenities.
319 Gardner Road Townhouses Stage 3
Final stage of 319 Gardner Road townhouse development delivering additional contemporary homes to meet growing demand in Rochedale. Features modern architectural design and quality construction standards.
Gardner Road Project - Rochedale (Priestdale Road to Underwood Road)
The Gardner Road project will extend Gardner Road to link Priestdale Road with Underwood Road in Rochedale, adding two through lanes in each direction, new signalised intersections at School Road and Priestdale Road, a new bridge over the Bulimba Creek East Tributary with a dedicated fauna crossing, footpaths, a 2.5m shared path, and on-road cycle lanes. Jointly funded by the Queensland Government and Brisbane City Council, with a 47 million dollar boost from the state's Residential Activation Fund toward the 57.4 million dollar project, the extension is designed to unlock 685 new homes in the growing Rochedale area and connect to the Rochedale bus station and park n ride.The design is now complete and the tender process for construction is due to begin in late 2026, with works expected to run through to mid-2028.
Gardner Road Townhouses Stage 3
Stage 3 townhouse development comprising 41 three and four-bedroom townhouses with maximum 3-storey height (9.5m). Features 96 car parking spaces and 52 bicycle spaces. Approved August 2024 by Red Door Architecture.
Rochedale Shopping Centre and Multiple Dwellings
Approved mixed-use development on a 2.9 hectare site at 566 Underwood Road, Rochedale, combining a Centre Activities shopping precinct of seven retail buildings with 66 multiple dwelling apartments over two residential levels. The retail component includes a central pedestrian plaza, internal courtyard and multiple street and basement pedestrian access points. Residences include a mix of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments with private balconies and shared rooftop terrace amenity. The site provides basement parking across 522 spaces and has road frontage to both Underwood Road and School Road.The project is in pre-construction with an estimated completion in early 2029.
7,549 residents of Rochedale - Burbank are employed, from a labour force of 7,693. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 72.9%. 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, 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 12,306, about 87% 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 in Rochedale - Burbank is highly educated, featuring a strong contingent of professionals, an unemployment rate of only 1.9%, and an estimated job growth rate of 4.9% over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 7,549, and the unemployment rate sat 2.5% below the Greater Brisbane figure of 4.3%. Participation in the labor force is typical, sitting at 72.9% compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane. According to Census data, a moderate 21.6% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been affected by pandemic restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. The concentration of jobs in professional & technical services is particularly high, tracking at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, public administration & safety is underrepresented, accounting for 4.6% of employment compared to 7.0% across the region. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests that local employment opportunities within the area itself are relatively scarce. According to AreaSearch evaluation of SALM and ABS figures, employment rose by 4.9% during the 12 months leading to March 2026, matching the 4.9% expansion of the labour force and leaving the unemployment rate largely unchanged. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced 3.2% employment growth, a 3.4% rise in the labour force, and an increase of 0.1 percentage points in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide additional context regarding anticipated future demand in the Rochedale - Burbank area. These five and ten-year projections have been overlaid with local employment data to estimate growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sectoral growth rates vary considerably. When these industry-specific forecasts are applied to the employment composition of Rochedale - Burbank, local employment is expected to rise by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though this simple weighting extrapolation is for illustrative purposes only and does not incorporate localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Rochedale - Burbank is $2,614 a week (about $136,000 a year), with median personal income at $985 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,618 a year against an average of $75,961. 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 2023 financial year ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch, taxpayer income levels in the Rochedale - Burbank SA2 are significantly higher than the national average. The median income for taxpayers in the SA2 is $58,618, and the average income is $75,961, compared to Greater Brisbane averages of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures as of March 2026 are approximately $65,277 for the median and $84,590 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Rochedale - Burbank ranked highly, placing between the 77th and 92nd percentiles nationwide.
The data shows that 31.3% of the population (4,418 people) earn weekly incomes between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional trend of 33.3% in this bracket. A substantial 42.7% of residents earn weekly incomes above $3,000, indicating local wealth that supports business activity. Although residents spend 16.5% of their income on housing costs, strong earnings place disposable income in the 91st percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 9th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Rochedale - Burbank had 3,352 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 0% apartments. 53% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $600 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the last Census, the housing mix in Rochedale - Burbank was composed of 91.7% detached houses and 8.3% other formats (such as townhouses, apartments, and alternative structures), whereas the Greater Brisbane average was 73.5% detached houses and 26.5% other formats. Home ownership rates in Rochedale - Burbank exceeded the metropolitan average, with 28.2% of homes owned outright, while the rest were mortgaged (53.0%) or rented (18.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $2,600, and the median weekly rent was $600, both significantly higher than the metropolitan averages of $1,863 and $380 respectively.
Nationally, the monthly mortgage outlays in Rochedale - Burbank are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Rochedale - Burbank counted 3,352 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,294 today, averaging 3.3 people each. 56% are couples with children, more than in 97% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 9% 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 make up the vast majority of households at 88.5%, consisting of couples with children at 56.2%, couples without children at 23.0%, and single parents at 8.4%. The remaining 11.5% are non-family households, which include lone person households at 8.6% and group households at 2.9%. The median household size of 3.3 people is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
50.6% of adults in Rochedale - Burbank hold a university qualification, including 31.8% with a bachelor degree and 15.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 83% of areas nationally. A further 12.0% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 4,467 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,084 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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Residents of Rochedale - Burbank demonstrate high levels of education, with 50.6% of those aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% nationally. This educational profile positions the community well for professional and technical roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 31.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 15.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Vocational training accounts for 21.8% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificates (12.0%). Participation in study is high in the area, with 33.9% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This group includes 12.1% attending primary school, 8.9% in secondary school, and 6.7% enrolled in tertiary education.
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Public transport in Rochedale - Burbank reaches 55 stops on 30 routes, timetabled for about 3,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 340 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 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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Analysis of public transport options shows 55 active stops in Rochedale - Burbank, consisting of bus services. These stops accommodate 30 routes, which support 3,693 weekly passenger journeys. Transport accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 338 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, many commuters travel outside the suburb, with cars remaining the main transport mode at 87% and buses at 10%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.9 per household, which is higher than the regional average. Census data from 2021 shows that 21.6% of residents worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-related working arrangements.
Service frequency across all routes averages 527 trips per day, which translates to approximately 67 weekly trips per transport stop.
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83.5% of residents in Rochedale - Burbank report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 96% of areas nationally. 2.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators for Rochedale - Burbank reflect excellent outcomes, with low mortality rates and a low prevalence of chronic conditions across all age groups. Additionally, the rate of private health insurance is high, covering approximately 57% of the population (~7,990 people). Asthma and mental health conditions are the most common diagnoses, affecting 4.7% and 4.2% of residents respectively. Conversely, 83.5% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Residents aged 65 and over make up 10.3% of the local population (1,448 people), which is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 15.1%.
Senior residents enjoy strong health outcomes, with national health rankings aligned with those of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
51.9% of Rochedale - Burbank residents were born overseas and 53.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 92% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (25.6%) and English (16.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Rochedale - Burbank exhibits high levels of cultural diversity, with 53.9% of the population using a language other than English at home and 51.9% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 41.6% of the population. There is a notable concentration of Buddhist residents, who account for 5.1% of the population compared to 2.0% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding family ancestry, the three largest ethnic groups in Rochedale - Burbank are Chinese (representing 25.6% of the population, compared to a regional average of 3.4%), English (representing 16.0% of the population, compared to a regional average of 26.8%), and Australian (representing 13.9% of the population, compared to a regional average of 23.2%).
Other notable demographic concentrations include Korean residents at 3.4% of the population (compared to 0.5% regionally), Indian residents at 6.5% (compared to 2.0% regionally), and South Australian residents at 1.0% (compared to 0.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rochedale - Burbank is 34, younger than 84% of areas nationally. 23.9% 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 Rochedale - Burbank is 34, which is slightly below the Greater Brisbane median of 36 and lower than the national average of 38. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, Rochedale - Burbank has a higher proportion of residents aged 35 - 44 (20.3%) but fewer aged 25 - 34 (10.8%). The concentration of 35 - 44 year-olds is higher than the national average of 14.3%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age bracket has increased from 18.5% to 20.3% of the population, and the 45 to 54 cohort has grown from 12.4% to 13.8%.
In contrast, the 25 to 34 age bracket declined from 14.7% to 10.8%, and the 0 to 4 group fell from 7.6% to 5.9%. Population projections for 2041 suggest changing demographics, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow the fastest at 64%, adding 1,236 residents to reach a total of 3,180, while the 25 to 34 cohort is projected to grow by 7% (105 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Rochedale - Burbank
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 24 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 — 731 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (11,020 at the 2021 Census → 14,117 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 (303031064). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.