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Rocklea - Acacia Ridge has an estimated 10,071 residents, up from 9,711 at the 2021 Census — a change of 360 people, or 3.7%. That puts 449 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 findings from AreaSearch, the population of Rocklea - Acacia Ridge is approximately 10,071 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 360 people (3.7%) from the 9,711 people counted in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 10,061 alongside 64 validated new addresses identified after the Census. The density of the area stands at 448 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density living conditions and capacity for prospective expansion. The primary catalyst for this growth has been overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 73.0% of the total population increase in recent times.
Projections sourced from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilised by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. In instances where SA2 regions are missing from this dataset, or for projections extending past 2032, figures from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 using 2021 data are substituted. Since the state-level datasets do not include age group breakups, AreaSearch scales the growth cohorts using proportional weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 data. Based on these demographic shifts, the region is projected to experience growth in the lowest national quartile, with the population rising by 231 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, which equates to a 2.2% total gain over 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
126 new dwellings have been approved in Rocklea - Acacia Ridge over the past five years, an average of 25 a year. That is 2.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 21 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 67% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 27, broadly in line with 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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Residential development approvals in Rocklea - Acacia Ridge average approximately 25 dwellings annually, representing 126 homes over the last 5 financial years. There have been 25 approvals registered during FY-26 so far. With an average influx of only 0.6 new residents per approved dwelling over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, construction levels are meeting or running ahead of population demand, giving buyers increased choice and potentially enabling population increases above estimated levels, with new residences having a mean build value of $319,000. Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $85.9 million this financial year, pointing to strong local business investment.
In comparison to Greater Brisbane, building activity in Rocklea - Acacia Ridge is low, tracking 73.0% below the regional average per capita. This limited supply typically supports valuations and demand for existing houses, although building rates have risen recently. The volume of new builds is also below the national benchmark, reflecting the established state of the suburb and potential zoning constraints. Recent approvals consist of 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% medium to high density dwellings, which adds more attached residential options across various price categories, ranging from larger homes to affordable units. This marks a clear departure from the historical property mix, which is currently 86.0% houses, showing a reduction in vacant residential land and mirroring evolving lifestyle preferences for diverse housing. A ratio of roughly 320 people per dwelling approval indicates a low density profile. In the coming years, Rocklea - Acacia Ridge is projected to add 221 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. The current rate of construction suggests supply will comfortably accommodate this growth, offering favorable purchasing conditions and potentially allowing population numbers to outpace current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Rocklea - Acacia Ridge, worth an estimated $2.18 billion. A further 76 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.48 billion. 22 are already under construction and 26 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and retail. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning initiatives, and major developments have a significant influence on local performance. AreaSearch has tracked 63 projects expected to affect this area. The most relevant include the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital Expansion, Transition - Archerfield Logistics Estate, Acacia Ridge Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Precinct, and the Acacia Ridge Industrial Estate Expansion - Warehouse & Logistics Facilities.
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Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital Expansion
A major expansion of the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital at Coopers Plains, delivered under the Queensland Government Capacity Expansion Program. The project includes a new five-level Clinical Services Building with 112 additional overnight inpatient beds, an expanded intensive care unit growing from 5 to 12 beds, and 8 new operating theatres. Supporting works include a new eight-level multi-storey car park providing 1,379 spaces, a new high-voltage infrastructure building, upgraded medical imaging, and expanded pathology and pharmacy services.The car park reached its topping-out milestone on 1 May 2026, with the final concrete pour for the Clinical Services Building completed in early February 2026. Bed delivery has been rescheduled from 2027 to 2028 following a state-wide review of hospital infrastructure timelines.
Transition - Archerfield Logistics Estate
The 24-hectare Transition - Archerfield Logistics Estate is the last premium large-scale distribution hub within 11km of the Brisbane CBD, located on the western boundary of Archerfield Airport. Developed by Archerfield Airport Corporation, the estate offers design and construct opportunities for large-format warehouses and logistics facilities ranging from 2,500 sqm to 50,000 sqm GFA, with pre-approval for 30m A and B Double vehicles and 24/7 operations. Multiple sites are now completed and fully leased: Site 581 (completed, leased to Shelby Power, 4,457 sqm), Site 580 (completed, both tenancies leased, 9,393 sqm), Site 560 (completed April 2024, leased to SLR Trans, 5,605 sqm cold store), and Site 570 (completed August 2024, leased to Allied Express, 16,000 sqm).A updated master plan was published in October 2025, indicating further development sites remain available. The estate is master planned for logistics, cold store, aerospace, and manufacturing businesses.
Acacia Ridge Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Precinct
Future mixed-use transit-oriented precinct planned around Acacia Ridge train station, guided by the Acacia Ridge-Archerfield neighbourhood plan under Brisbane City Plan 2014. The plan provides for improved housing choice and diversity in well-located and serviced areas, with potential for residential apartments, retail, and community facilities near the station. Development must incorporate measures to mitigate impacts from the adjacent industrial and railway corridor uses. No active construction or development approval has been issued as of May 2026; the precinct remains a long-range planning designation.
Acacia Ridge Industrial Estate Expansion - Warehouse & Logistics Facilities
Major expansion of one of Australia's largest industrial estates with new premium warehouse and logistics facilities, potentially relating to the Acacia Link Industrial Estate developments in the area. The Goodman Group has multiple properties in the Acacia Ridge area which are completed and available for lease or are part of their overall development pipeline. The original project is likely completed or superseded by several ongoing developments in the Acacia Ridge area.
Acacia Marketplace Redevelopment
Redevelopment and staged expansion of Acacia Marketplace shopping centre, which included securing ALDI and KTAS as new tenants and developing purpose-built buildings. The masterplan was compiled to ensure the centre's continued growth. The centre is anchored by Woolworths and has over 28 specialty stores.
The Assembly, Acacia Ridge
A-grade strata industrial complex of 21 warehouse units (approx. 133sqm to 315sqm) with dedicated car parking and small office capacity on a 6,331sqm site. Marketing and on-site updates indicate construction has completed with leasing and sales continuing in 2025.
Salisbury Marketplace
Proposed mixed-use retail and residential precinct at the corner of Orange Grove Road and Evans Road in Salisbury, approximately 11 km south of Brisbane CBD. The development is intended to be anchored by a full-line supermarket with specialty retail tenancies and residential apartments above. The site is well-served by public transport including Salisbury Station on the Beenleigh Line and multiple bus routes.
Archerfield Road, Azalea Street and Pine Road Intersection Upgrade - Inala
Brisbane City Council is upgrading the busy Archerfield Road, Azalea Street and Pine Road intersection in Inala, which carries nearly 22,000 vehicles per day and has been identified as a safety black spot. Works include new traffic signals, dedicated turning lanes, signalised pedestrian crossings and improved cycling connections. Community consultation sessions were held in October 2025 and a preliminary design was released in March 2026. Final design is expected mid-2026 with construction scheduled to commence early 2027 and complete by mid-2028.The Australian Government is contributing $3 million to the project.
4,602 residents of Rocklea - Acacia Ridge are employed, from a labour force of 5,320. Unemployment sits at 13.5%, with participation at 65.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 21,239, about 2.1 times 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 Rocklea - Acacia Ridge is skilled and features strong representation in essential services, with an unemployment rate of 13.5% and estimated job growth of 7.3% over the prior year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,602, while the unemployment rate was 9.2% higher than the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%, indicating potential for labor market improvement, and participation is lower than average at 65.7% compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane. Based on Census data, a modest 11.8% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure reflects the influence of pandemic restrictions.
The major employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Specialization in manufacturing is particularly notable, showing a share of employment that is 1.4 times the Greater Brisbane average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for 5.2% of the local workforce compared to 8.9% in Greater Brisbane. With 2.7 local jobs for each working resident at the Census, the area acts as a major employment center, drawing in workers from surrounding areas. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that during the year to March 2026, employment levels rose by 7.3% while the labour force grew by 4.9%, which led to a 2.0 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment increase by 3.2% and the labour force expand by 3.4%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide additional context regarding potential future demand in Rocklea - Acacia Ridge. These projections span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though these figures vary considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific national projections are applied to the employment mix of Rocklea - Acacia Ridge, local employment is estimated to grow by 6.2% over five years and by 13.2% over ten years, with the caveat that this represents a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Rocklea - Acacia Ridge is $1,350 a week (about $70,000 a year), with median personal income at $659 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,172 a year against an average of $61,249. 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 postcode data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Rocklea - Acacia Ridge SA2 recorded a median income of $54,172 and an average income of $61,249. These figures sit below the national average and compare to $58,236 (median) and $72,799 (average) across Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be approximately $60,326 for median income and $68,207 for average income as of March 2026. According to the Census, household, family, and individual incomes all rank between the 20th and 24th percentiles nationally.
The largest income bracket contains 34.3% of local residents (3,454 people) who earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which is comparable to the wider region where this bracket accounts for 33.3%. Affordability constraints are significant, with residents retaining only 80.0% of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the 20th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Rocklea - Acacia Ridge had 3,491 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 4% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 49% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $335 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 24.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Rocklea - Acacia Ridge at the last Census consisted of 85.7% detached houses and 14.3% other dwelling types such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings across Brisbane metro. Home ownership rates in the area were lower than the wider Brisbane metro at 20.8%, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (29.8%) or rented (49.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,517 was lower than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, and the median weekly rent of $335 was lower than the metropolitan figure of $380.
Compared nationally, local mortgage payments are below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Rocklea - Acacia Ridge counted 3,491 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 21% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 64.5%, consisting of couples with children at 24.3%, couples without children at 21.3%, and single parents at 17.0%. Non-family households account for the remaining 35.5%, which includes single person households at 28.8% and group households at 6.5%. The median household size of 2.5 persons is slightly below the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.5% of adults in Rocklea - Acacia Ridge hold a university qualification, including 16.3% with a bachelor degree and 5.0% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 76% of areas nationally. A further 24.8% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 1,088 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 911 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment in the area is lower than average, with university degree holders making up 23.5% of residents compared to 42.1% across the wider SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 16.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational and technical qualifications are common, with 34.8% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification certificates, including advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificate level qualifications (24.8%). Enrolment rates in education are high, with 31.5% of the local population engaged in study. This group is composed of 10.9% in primary school, 7.2% in high school, and 5.6% attending university or college.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Rocklea - Acacia Ridge reaches 74 stops on 27 routes, timetabled for about 3,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 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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Analysis of public transport options shows 74 active stops in Rocklea - Acacia Ridge, containing both bus and rail options. These are serviced by 27 separate routes, providing 3,461 weekly passenger services. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 229 meters from their nearest stop. Private vehicles remain the primary mode of travel for 82% of commuters, while 6% use buses and 6% use trains. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.2, which is lower than the regional average. A small portion of residents (11.8%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic conditions.
Weekly timetables show an average of 494 trips daily across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 46 weekly departures per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.8% of residents in Rocklea - Acacia Ridge report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 92% of areas nationally. 7.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.4 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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Notable health concerns are present in Rocklea - Acacia Ridge according to AreaSearch data on mortality and chronic disease, which affect both older and younger demographics, and the rate of private health insurance is low at roughly 50% of the population, representing about 5,015 people. This is below the Greater Brisbane rate of 55.8% and the national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most prevalent health issues, affecting 9.8% and 8.4% of residents, respectively, while 66.8% of locals reported no chronic health conditions compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
The working age demographic exhibits elevated rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older make up 13.9% of the population (1,401 people), which is lower than the Greater Brisbane share of 15.1%. Elderly health outcomes align closely with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
37.4% of Rocklea - Acacia Ridge residents were born overseas and 33.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 80% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.2%) and Australian (19.8%). 3.9% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is high in Rocklea - Acacia Ridge, with 37.4% of the population born outside of Australia and 33.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 42.6% of the population. Islamic affiliation is particularly high at 9.8%, which is notably above the Greater Brisbane average of 2.0%. Looking at parental birthplaces, the most common ancestries are English at 21.2% (lower than the regional average of 26.8%), Australian at 19.8%, and Other at 18.7% (which is higher than the regional average of 9.4%).
Other notable ethnic groups include Samoan at 1.4% (compared to 0.9% across the region), Spanish at 0.8% (compared to 0.4%), and Vietnamese at 2.2% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rocklea - Acacia Ridge is 34, younger than 84% of areas nationally. 29.5% 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 median age of 34 in Rocklea - Acacia Ridge is younger than Greater Brisbane's median of 36 and the national figure of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, there is a higher proportion of people aged 25 to 34 (17.7%) but fewer aged 15 to 24 (11.9%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age group increased from 14.1% to 15.2%, while the 15 to 24 demographic fell from 12.5% to 11.9%. Projections for 2041 show significant shifts, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow the most by 19% (adding 219 people to reach 1,388).
Demographic aging is prominent, with seniors aged 65 and over accounting for 55% of the projected growth. Conversely, the cohorts aged 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Rocklea - Acacia Ridge
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 6 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 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 — 64 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,711 at the 2021 Census → 10,071 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 (303051076). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.