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Rockhampton Surrounds - East has an estimated 3,795 residents, up from 3,507 at the 2021 Census — a change of 288 people, or 8.2%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. 130 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 86.6% of that increase. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Rockhampton Surrounds - East stands at approximately 3,795 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 288 people (8.2%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 3,507 people. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 3,754 alongside 130 validated new addresses added post-Census. With 5.6 persons per square kilometer, the locality maintains a spacious, low-density living environment. Outpacing both the broader SA4 region and the SA3 area (7.5%), Rockhampton Surrounds - East's 8.2% growth rate since the 2021 census positions it as a regional standout.
Interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 86.6% of recent net gains, complemented by positive contributions from natural growth and overseas migration. SA2-level projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia (issued in 2024 with a 2022 baseline) form the foundation of AreaSearch's demographic modeling. Where coverage is missing or for periods beyond 2032, figures incorporate Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2023 utilizing 2021 data. Because the state dataset omits age-specific distributions, AreaSearch distributes age cohorts by applying proportional growth rates from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (2022 baseline). Looking ahead, the district is anticipated to exceed median non-metropolitan growth trajectories, expanding by 532 persons by 2041 according to current annual ERP benchmarks, representing an aggregate gain of 12.9% across the 16 years.
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94 new dwellings have been approved in Rockhampton Surrounds - East over the past five years, an average of 18 a year. That places the area in the 54th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. 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 creation in Rockhampton Surrounds - East has maintained a steady pace of roughly 18 residential approvals per year, accumulating 94 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. A ratio of 2.2 people arriving annually for each new residence erected between FY-22 and FY-26 highlights sound local demand bolstering real estate values, with average construction costs tracking at $462,000 in line with surrounding regional norms. In addition, $279,000 worth of commercial building approvals logged in the current financial year reinforces the area's predominantly residential character. Per capita residential construction in Rockhampton Surrounds - East runs 32.0% above regional average over the 5 year period compared to Rest of Qld, providing ample purchaser options while underpinning existing home values.
Recent building activity has been exclusively focused on detached houses, maintaining low-density living and appealing to buyers seeking roomier environments. A metric of roughly 195 people per approval underscores an evolving residential market. According to the latest quarterly projections from AreaSearch, Rockhampton Surrounds - East is slated to add 491 residents through to 2041. Ongoing residential building volumes appear well-calibrated to future population requirements, supporting steady real estate dynamics without triggering significant price pressures.
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AreaSearch tracks 72 current infrastructure and development projects close to Rockhampton Surrounds - East, worth an estimated $4.99 billion. 21 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and sports & recreation. 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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Infrastructure investments and major planning initiatives serve as vital drivers of regional economic outcomes. AreaSearch has identified 15 significant projects expected to influence the local district, including the Rockhampton-Yeppoon Road, Yeppoon Road Upgrade, Crestwood Estate, Lifestyles By The Beach Over 50s Village, Zilzie, and Oak Tree Retirement Village Norman Gardens.
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Rockhampton-Yeppoon Road Upgrade
Duplication of approximately 5.6 km of Rockhampton-Yeppoon Road to 4 lanes between Ironpot and Hedlow Creek. The project includes intersection upgrades, realigning Old Byfield Road to Artillery Road, installing dedicated U-turn facilities with protected right turns, and overall safety and flood resilience enhancements along the corridor.
Lifestyles By The Beach Over 50s Village, Zilzie
A DA approved over 50s land lease community on approximately 27.8 hectares at 78 Svendsen Road, Zilzie, around 23 km south of Yeppoon on Queenslands Capricorn Coast. Branded Lifestyles By The Beach and in the Palm Lake Group pipeline, the project will deliver 319 single-level homes plus resort-style facilities including a community and wellness centre, cinema, pool, gym, games room, tennis courts, bowling green and RV parking. The village targets active retirees seeking coastal lifestyle living.
Crestwood Estate
Master-planned residential community in Norman Gardens, Rockhampton, comprising approximately 200 homesites adjacent to Mt Archer National Park and the foothills of Berserker Range. Features multiple staged releases including Crestwood Heights (27 premium elevated lots with views) and ongoing civil works in precincts such as Chestnut Avenue. Integrates with natural bushland, offers lot sizes from 450mý to over 1000mý, close to schools, Central Queensland University, shopping, and 20 minutes to Capricorn Coast beaches.
Seaspray Estate, Zilzie
Seaspray Estate is an established master planned coastal residential community at Cocoanut Point in Zilzie on the Capricorn Coast. The original land estate comprised about 52 residential allotments and several balance development sites, which were marketed and sold via Ray White Special Projects in 2014. The broader Seaspray community now includes Seaspray Resort and the Seaspray Health and Fitness Centre with pools, gyms, tennis and pickleball courts, pharmacy, health services, beauty and wellness operators and a cafe bar, providing local residents with resort style facilities within walking distance of homes.Most subdivision works are complete and remaining vacant lots are sold and developed individually by various builders and owners.
Limestone Creek Trunk Sewerage Network (Stage 1)
Detailed design and planning for Stage 1 of a new trunk sewerage network to service the Limestone Creek growth area north of Rockhampton. Funded under the Queensland Government's Residential Activation Fund, the design work is being delivered by AECOM Australia and is intended to make the project construction ready. The network will support up to 3,600 new homes in the Rockhampton region.
Nautica Breeze
Masterplanned residential estate on Tanby Road in Yeppoon, spanning 60.37 hectares with lots ranging from 764sqm to 1690sqm across three parklands. Stage 1 is sold out and Stage 2 lots are now selling, with roads and services progressing. Sales and enquiries are handled locally by Harcourts Yeppoon. The estate is close to Taranganba State School, Capricorn Coast Hospital, and local cafes and dining along the Yeppoon foreshore.
Ninja-Themed Playground Springfield Drive
A unique ninja-themed playground featuring a timed obstacle course with climbing net, balance pommels, curved climbing bars, mini rock-climbing wall, timber balance beams, ramp with rope pull, and slide. Includes all-abilities inclusive play unit, bird's nest swing, junior balance beams, shaded seating, and picnic facilities. Designed for children aged 3-12 years with varying skill levels.
Brian Dorey OAM Capricorn Coast Aquatic Centre Upgrade
Livingstone Shire Council has delivered a major upgrade of the Yeppoon Aquatic Centre at Cooee Bay, now officially named the Brian Dorey OAM Capricorn Coast Aquatic Centre in honour of the late local sport and recreation advocate. The redevelopment delivered a new 50m heated outdoor pool, extended shade, an amenities block, a submersible swim wall, all-ability access including wheelchair-compliant ramps, a Changing Places changeroom, a new entrance and landscaping. The facility officially reopened to the public in late May 2026.Council awarded the ongoing management contract to PCYC Queensland in April 2026, which now operates day-to-day aquatics services including learn-to-swim, squad training and casual swimming. The project was jointly funded by Livingstone Shire Council and the Australian Government, with the Commonwealth contributing 13 million dollars under the Community Development Grants Programme.
1,944 residents of Rockhampton Surrounds - East are employed, from a labour force of 1,991. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 64.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,230, about 85% 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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Rockhampton Surrounds - East maintains a diverse labour pool across white-collar and blue-collar occupations, highlighted by substantial participation in construction and a low unemployment rate of 2.4%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,944, while local joblessness tracks 1.6% lower than the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld. Workforce participation aligns closely with the Regional Qld figure of 64.2%. Census records show that a modest 11.3% of workers operated from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Local employment is predominantly concentrated across construction, health care & social assistance, and mining.
The region demonstrates pronounced mining specialization, capturing a workforce share 3.0 times the regional level. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 12.0% of local workers, underperforming the 16.1% benchmark across Regional Qld. A comparison between Census working-population counts and resident workforce figures suggests limited on-site employment opportunities within the immediate boundaries. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that in the year to March 2026, the labour force shrank by 5.0% and employment dropped by 4.0%, which resulted in unemployment decreasing by 1.1 percentage points. This trend differs from the broader Regional Qld area, where employment increased by 0.1%, the labour force expanded by 0.3%, and unemployment grew by 0.1 percentage points. Further insight into potential future demand within Rockhampton Surrounds - East can be gained from Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts originating in Mar-26. These projections, which span five and ten-year intervals, have been overlaid on the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to the employment mix of Rockhampton Surrounds - East, local employment is anticipated to rise by 5.6% over five years and 12.2% over ten years. It should be noted that this simple weighting extrapolation is for illustrative purposes only and does not incorporate localised population projections.
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Median household income in Rockhampton Surrounds - East is $1,589 a week (about $83,000 a year), with median personal income at $722 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,010 a year against an average of $69,084. 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 ATO data at the postcode level for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the Rockhampton Surrounds - East SA2 slightly outpace the national benchmark, displaying a median income of $57,010 and an average income of $69,084, relative to Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average). Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $63,486 (median) and $76,932 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places local personal, family, and household earnings modestly between the 32nd and 40th percentiles.
The primary earnings tier contains 31.4% of residents earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,191 residents), closely tracking the 31.7% observed across the wider region. Accommodation expenses remain manageable with residents keeping 87.3% of income, though disposable funds rank below the norm at the 45th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Rockhampton Surrounds - East had 1,222 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 9% rented and 47% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $280 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 17.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the residential landscape of Rockhampton Surrounds - East is overwhelmingly made up of separate houses (98.8%), with apartments, semi-detached dwellings, and alternative housing forms comprising 1.2%, whereas Regional Qld records 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Outright home ownership is exceptionally high at 46.9%, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (44.3%) or occupied by tenants (8.7%). Typical monthly home loan payments stand at $1,733, exceeding the Regional Qld average of $1,655, whereas median weekly rent sits at $280, notably below the regional benchmark of $345.
On a broader scale, local mortgage servicing costs are lower than the national figure of $1,863, and weekly rents remain well under the Australian median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Rockhampton Surrounds - East counted 1,222 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,322 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 37% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The domestic landscape is primarily made up of family households at 77.8%, consisting of couples without children (36.6%), couples with children (32.1%), and single parent families (7.9%). The remaining 22.2% comprises non-family living arrangements, which include lone person households at 19.9% and group households at 2.2%. The typical household size is 2.6 people, slightly higher than the Regional Qld figure of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.8% of adults in Rockhampton Surrounds - East hold a university qualification, including 9.5% with a bachelor degree and 2.5% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 79% of areas nationally. A further 34.9% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 141 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 965 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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Tertiary educational attainment presents an area for development, with university qualifications held by 13.8% of residents compared to the national average of 30.4%, highlighting a target for future educational engagement. Bachelor degrees represent 9.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Conversely, vocational and technical credentials are strong, with 42.5% of people aged 15+ holding qualifications across certificates (34.9%) and advanced diplomas (7.6%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the community, with 27.7% of residents currently enrolled in education. This proportion includes 11.4% attending primary school, 9.2% in secondary education, and 2.4% engaged in tertiary studies.
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Getting around Rockhampton Surrounds - East means driving: households keep an average of 2.0 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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66.7% of residents in Rockhampton Surrounds - East report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 75% of areas nationally. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 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 metrics evaluated by AreaSearch indicate notable challenges regarding mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic health conditions across both younger and older demographics, while private health insurance coverage marginally leads typical SA2 levels at roughly 53% of the population (~2,022 people). Arthritis and asthma constitute the most frequently diagnosed medical ailments locally, affecting 10.9 and 7.2% of residents respectively, while 66.7% reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Working-age cohorts display higher than average chronic illness rates. Furthermore, individuals aged 65 and over represent 22.6% of the population (856 people), surpassing the 20.3% share in Regional Qld and tracking even higher in nationwide rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Rockhampton Surrounds - East is largely Australian-born, at 91.2% of residents, with 2.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.4%) and English (30.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Rockhampton Surrounds - East track below standard benchmarks, with Australian citizens comprising 89.1% of the population, 91.2% born in Australia, and 97.6% using only English at home. Christianity represents the predominant faith, accounting for 56.5% of the local population compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Evaluating parental ancestry shows the leading heritage backgrounds in Rockhampton Surrounds - East to be Australian at 34.4% (well above the regional benchmark of 26.5%), followed by English at 30.4% and Irish at 8.4%. Additional ethnic origins present varied representation relative to the broader region, including German at 5.2% (vs 4.7% regionally), Dutch at 1.5% (vs 1.1%), and South Australian at 0.6% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rockhampton Surrounds - East is 45, older than 81% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 21.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Rockhampton Surrounds - East broadly mirrors Regional Qld, showing a maximum divergence of 3.9 percentage points across age groups. As of August 2026, the estimated median age is 45, down from 46 recorded in the 2021 Census, yet 4 years older than the Regional Qld benchmark of 41 and above the national median of 38 at that Census. Since the Census, residents aged 45 - 64 have decreased from 30.9% to an estimated 25.6%. Projections to 2041 indicate that older cohorts aged 65+ will drive the majority of demographic expansion, adding 220 residents (26%) to reach 1,076, while middle-aged and mature working-age groups are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Rockhampton Surrounds - East
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 130 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,507 at the 2021 Census → 3,795 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (308031218). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.