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Rothwell - Kippa-Ring has an estimated 17,574 residents, up from 17,385 at the 2021 Census — a change of 189 people, or 1.1%. 149 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,142 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count for Rothwell - Kippa-Ring stands at roughly 17,574 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 189 people (1.1%) relative to the 2021 Census, when 17,385 people were counted. Such growth is determined using an estimated resident population count of 17,562 recorded by the ABS as of June 2025 alongside 149 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. With this demographic scale, population density reaches 1,141 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks recorded across AreaSearch assessment locations.
Inbound overseas migration served as the primary demographic catalyst, generating virtually all recent population additions. Projections compiled by the ABS/Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 baseline figures, are utilized by AreaSearch across individual SA2 regions. In instances where locations lack coverage or require forecasting beyond 2032, Queensland State Government SA2 projections released in 2023 utilizing 2021 data are incorporated. Because these state figures omit demographic age breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 based on 2022 data) across each demographic cohort. Considering expected demographic trends, the area is projected to experience lower quartile growth relative to other statistical areas evaluated by AreaSearch, expanding by 320 persons to 2041 according to recent annual ERP data, which represents an aggregate rise of 1.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
453 new dwellings have been approved in Rothwell - Kippa-Ring over the past five years, an average of 90 a year. That places the area in the 62nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 88 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 33% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Across the preceding 5 financial years, residential approvals across Rothwell - Kippa-Ring reached 453 homes, reflecting a yearly average of around 90 new dwelling approvals. Amid recent downward population movement, construction volumes appear adequate to satisfy housing needs, sustaining favorable purchasing opportunities, with newly sanctioned dwellings carrying an average construction value of $510,000—a figure moderately above regional benchmarks that points to a focus on superior construction standards. Concurrently, commercial building consents logged this financial year stand at $27.5 million, reflecting a moderate pace of commercial development. Per-capita residential approval rates in Rothwell - Kippa-Ring are around half the level recorded throughout Greater Brisbane, placing the community in the 87th percentile among nationally evaluated regions, despite a recent pickup in building activity.
Breakdown of newly sanctioned development indicates that 33.0% are detached houses and 67.0% attached dwellings. This emphasis on medium-density housing introduces accessible homeownership opportunities that appeal to downsizers, property investors, and first-time purchasers. Such activity represents a notable transition away from the current dwelling stock (presently 74.0% houses), signaling restricted supply of greenfield development parcels while accommodating changing household preferences and affordability constraints. Generating approximately 162 people per approval, Rothwell - Kippa-Ring maintains a low density profile. Forecasts based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly assessment anticipate Rothwell - Kippa-Ring expanding by 308 residents through to 2041. Considering prevailing building rates, upcoming residential construction appears well positioned to satisfy demand, creating supportive market conditions for homebuyers and potentially enabling demographic expansion beyond present estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 18 current infrastructure and development projects inside Rothwell - Kippa-Ring, worth an estimated $1.4 billion. A further 168 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $46.3 billion. 59 are already under construction and 89 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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The evolution and trajectory of a region are heavily steered by local infrastructure investment, major development projects, and town planning initiatives. In total, AreaSearch has identified 44 projects positioned to influence the area. Prominent undertakings encompass Thyme Lifestyle Resort Rothwell (formerly Grace Living Rothwell), Kippa-Ring Innovation Precinct, Kippa-Ring Train Station Precinct, and Rothwell Train Station Park 'n' Ride Expansion, with the most impactful developments itemised below.
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Kippa-Ring Train Station Precinct
A transit-oriented development and northern terminus of the Redcliffe Peninsula Line. The precinct features a modern railway station, a bus interchange, park-and-ride facilities for approximately 1,000 vehicles, and dedicated cycling infrastructure. It serves as a key gateway to the Redcliffe Peninsula, integrating with the local commercial core to support long-term urban renewal and transit-oriented growth.
Moreton Lifestyle Centre
A major $67 million commercial and retail precinct under construction at Rothwell, featuring approximately 8,500sqm of large-format retail space, fast food outlets, a service station, and wellness facilities. Delivered by builder partner Deluca and developed by KD Special Projects with leasing handled by Colliers, the centre is anticipated for completion in Q3 2027.
Redcliffe Peninsula Foreshore Masterplan
A comprehensive revitalisation of the 14km Redcliffe Peninsula coastline, currently anchored by the $19.5 million Suttons Beach Pavilion redevelopment. Construction officially commenced in February 2026 following a national design competition won by lahznimmo architects with Plummer and Smith. The new two-storey pavilion features a curved colonnade, rooftop public viewing deck, three hospitality venues, accessible Changing Places facilities, and reinvigorated landscaping. The pavilion is scheduled to open in mid-2027. The broader foreshore masterplan encompasses seawall renewals at Charlish Park and Crockatt Park, upgrades to public spaces, waterfront parks, and improved pedestrian connectivity to future-proof the coastline against coastal hazards while enhancing community activation across nine precincts from Clontarf to Scarborough.The project is co-funded by the City of Moreton Bay and the SEQ City Deal Liveability Fund.
Kippa-Ring Innovation Precinct
The Kippa-Ring Innovation Precinct is a transit-oriented development centered on the Kippa-Ring railway station. Part of the Redcliffe-Kippa-Ring Local Plan, it integrates high-density residential dwellings with commercial and research facilities to create a polycentric city model. As of 2026, the project is being integrated into the new City of Moreton Bay Planning Scheme, which focuses on enhancing density around transport hubs and supporting an innovation ecosystem through co-working spaces and incubator hubs.
Wellbrook by Azure
A $189 million gated terrace home community at 499-507 Anzac Avenue, Rothwell, delivering 240 three- and four-bedroom homes across eight floorplans. Designed under the Farmhouse Modernism aesthetic, the development features resort-style amenities including a pool, gym, steam room, sauna, hot and cold plunge pools, covered pavilion with BBQ, and a dedicated co-working space. Delivered by Azure's in-house construction team, Azure Build. The initial release of 155 homes sold out within four weeks of launch.
Dolphin Stadium Expansion
Masterplan expansion for Kayo Stadium (Dolphin Stadium) to elevate spectator capacity to between 22,000 and 24,000 seats. The proposed redevelopment includes integrated hotel accommodation, refurbished club amenities, and a 1,000-seat conference centre to support major NRL fixtures and regional entertainment events. Delivered by the Redcliffe Dolphins / Dolphins Group to bolster tourism and precinct activation across the Moreton Bay region.
Thyme Lifestyle Resort Rothwell
A luxury over-50s lifestyle resort featuring 192 homesites. The development includes a multimillion-dollar clubhouse, bowling green, pickleball courts, and a pool. The project required significant civil works including 100,000 cubic meters of fill to manage flood and tidal constraints.
Redcliffe Peninsula Cycleway Network
Active transport and recreation cycleway network across the Redcliffe Peninsula, forming part of the wider Moreton Bay Cycleway. The program progressively improves separated and shared cycling and walking links between Clontarf, Woody Point, Margate, Redcliffe, Scarborough and nearby public transport and recreation destinations. The current funded work includes Hornibrook Esplanade Cycleway Stage 2a at Clontarf, with $1.8 million total project cost and Queensland Government SEQCSP funding supporting commencement of works.
8,020 residents of Rothwell - Kippa-Ring are employed, from a labour force of 8,485. Unemployment sits at 5.5%, with participation at 58.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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 labour market in Rothwell - Kippa-Ring exhibits a diverse spread across white and blue collar occupations alongside strong representation throughout essential services, accompanied by an unemployment rate of 5.5% and estimated annual employment growth of 4.3%. In total, 8,020 residents are in work as of March 2026; however, the local jobless rate sits 1.2% higher than Greater Brisbane's 4.3%, and the participation rate lags considerably at 58.3% compared to 70.1% for Greater Brisbane. Census data showed an understated 11.0% of workers operating from home, though figures should be viewed alongside prevailing Covid-19 restrictions.
The dominant employment sectors among local workers consist of health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. By contrast, professional & technical occupations represent a smaller share locally at 4.7%, compared to the regional figure of 8.9%. Comparisons between resident worker tallies and Census employment counts indicate a restricted volume of employment options within the immediate vicinity. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures indicates that during the 12 months to March 2026, local employment advanced by 4.3% while the labour force expanded by 5.0%, producing an unemployment rise of 0.6 percentage points. Across Greater Brisbane over the same timeframe, jobs expanded by 3.2%, the labour pool increased by 3.4%, and joblessness rose 0.1 percentage points. Broader perspective regarding future labour demand in Rothwell - Kippa-Ring is provided by Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26. Projected across five and ten-year horizons, these figures are applied to the local workforce structure to model future trajectories. Across the country, job numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though expansion rates vary substantially by industry sector. Mapping these sectoral projections against the local industry distribution suggests employment for Rothwell - Kippa-Ring could rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (noting this represents an illustrative weighting extrapolation that excludes local demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Rothwell - Kippa-Ring is $1,301 a week (about $68,000 a year), with median personal income at $634 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,519 a year against an average of $56,823. 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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Assessing the most recent ATO tax statistics by postcode for financial year 2023, AreaSearch finds earnings throughout the Rothwell - Kippa-Ring SA2 trail national benchmarks, recording a median income of $50,519 and an average income of $56,823. These earnings fall below Greater Brisbane benchmarks, where median and average figures reach $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Accounting for an 11.36% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated figures point to approximately $56,258 (median) and $63,278 (average) as of March 2026. Across 2021 Census records, personal, family, and household income distributions in Rothwell - Kippa-Ring sit between the 16th and 20th percentiles across the country.
The dominant earning band is the $1,500 - 2,999 category, capturing 30.6% of residents (5,377 people), which mirrors broader metropolitan patterns of 33.3% within that tier. Household budgets encounter notable strain, leaving 81.0% of disposable funds after housing outlays and ranking in the 17th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Rothwell - Kippa-Ring had 6,541 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 74% detached houses and 3% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,625 a month. Rent absorbs 27.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census findings indicate that the residential landscape of Rothwell - Kippa-Ring is composed of 74.1% houses alongside 26.0% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, townhouses, and alternate formats), whereas the broader Brisbane metro area records 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright homeownership in Rothwell - Kippa-Ring is substantially above metropolitan levels at 32.6%, while remaining tenures comprise mortgaged properties (29.4%) and rental accommodation (38.0%). Monthly mortgage outlays locally average a median of $1,625, well below the Brisbane metro standard of $1,863, and weekly rents sit at a median of $360 compared to $380 regionally.
Viewed against Australian figures, mortgage costs remain lower than the national median of $1,863, and rental rates sit beneath the countrywide benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Rothwell - Kippa-Ring counted 6,541 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Household composition is primarily oriented around families, which account for 68.6% of the total; this includes 25.6% couples with children, 26.2% couples without children, and 15.7% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 31.4%, consisting of single-person households at 28.1% and group accommodation at 3.2%. The average household size sits at a median of 2.5 people, slightly below the Greater Brisbane metric of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.1% of adults in Rothwell - Kippa-Ring hold a university qualification, including 10.5% with a bachelor degree and 1.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.1% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 4,358 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,003 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 attainment levels highlight educational hurdles within the locality, with 14.1% of residents possessing university qualifications compared to 30.5% throughout Greater Brisbane. This disparity underscores both an area of need and a pathway for future educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees account for 10.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Non-university vocational education is prominent, with 41.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (30.1%). A significant 28.1% of local residents are actively engaged in formal study. This student cohort includes 10.4% attending primary school, 8.8% in secondary education, and 3.4% enrolled in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Rothwell - Kippa-Ring means driving: households keep an average of 1.3 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.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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58.7% of residents in Rothwell - Kippa-Ring report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 94% of areas nationally. 10.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.9 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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Evaluation by AreaSearch indicates notable health challenges across Rothwell - Kippa-Ring across mortality and chronic condition metrics, with health burdens affecting both younger demographics and older cohorts, alongside a subdued private health insurance coverage rate of roughly 48% of the community (~8,365 people). This coverage level sits below Greater Brisbane's 55.8% and the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. The leading diagnosed long-term conditions locally are arthritis (10.7%) and mental health conditions (10.2%), while 58.7% of residents reported having no diagnosed chronic health conditions, below the Greater Brisbane proportion of 69.2%. Working-age individuals experience elevated rates of ongoing health conditions.
Furthermore, individuals aged 65 and over make up 25.1% of the population (4,407 people), exceeding the Greater Brisbane level of 15.0%. Health parameters for local seniors present ongoing challenges, generally aligning with national averages across the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Rothwell - Kippa-Ring is largely Australian-born, at 77.4% of residents, with 8.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.9%) and Australian (26.7%). 3.1% 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 metrics in Rothwell - Kippa-Ring are broadly consistent with the wider metropolitan standard, with 86.3% holding citizenship, 77.4% born within Australia, and 92.0% utilizing only English within their households. Christianity represents the most widely held religious affiliation, comprising 53.3% of the Rothwell - Kippa-Ring population compared to 47.8% recorded throughout Greater Brisbane. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the primary reported heritages across Rothwell - Kippa-Ring are English (30.9%), Australian (26.7%), and Irish (7.8%). Specific community groups exhibit higher concentrations than the regional standard, including residents of Maori background at 1.9% locally (against 1.1% regionally), Samoan ancestry at 1.3% (against 0.9%), and New Zealand lineage at 1.2% (against 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rothwell - Kippa-Ring is 43. 22.4% 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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Rothwell - Kippa-Ring functions distinctly as a retirement and lifestyle hub, which is clearly demonstrated by its demographic distribution. Estimates as of August 2026 show that seniors and retirees aged 65+ make up 25.1% of the population, compared to 15.0% across Greater Brisbane, whereas young and middle-aged adults aged 25 - 44 represent 21.0% locally against a 30.6% metropolitan share. Consequently, the median age stands at an estimated 43, unchanged from the 2021 Census figure and 7 years older than Greater Brisbane's median of 36 from that Census. Nationally, the median age recorded at that Census was 38.
Looking to 2041, retirees and senior demographics are projected to comprise the bulk of population growth, adding 1,268 residents (29%) to reach 5,676. Conversely, the 25 - 44 age cohort is projected to diminish over this timeframe, alongside downward movement among children and young adults.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Rothwell - Kippa-Ring
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 18 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Sep 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 — 149 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (17,385 at the 2021 Census → 17,574 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 (313051380). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.