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Rothwell - Kippa-Ring has an estimated 17,572 residents, up from 17,385 at the 2021 Census — a change of 187 people, or 1.1%. 153 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 the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Rothwell - Kippa-Ring stands at approximately 17,572 in May 2026. This represents an expansion of 187 residents (1.1%) relative to the 17,385 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population of 17,562 from June 2025 alongside 153 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 1,141 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical values observed across comparable territories. This population rise was mostly generated by international migration, which acted as the solitary driver of demographic gains in recent times.
Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this data, and for all periods after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (based on 2021 statistics) are substituted. Because these state-level projections omit age breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates cohort growth weights matching the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, using 2022 data). Demographic models suggest the area will track within the lowest growth tier nationally, expanding by 393 residents by 2041 when measured from the most recent annual ERP data, which represents an overall rise of 2.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
213 new dwellings have been approved in Rothwell - Kippa-Ring over the past five years, an average of 42 a year. That is 2.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 21 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 48% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 362, running ahead of 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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Approximately 42 residential building approvals have been granted annually in Rothwell - Kippa-Ring, representing 213 total dwellings over the course of the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26332 approvals have been documented. Given recent population contractions, new housing construction has likely aligned with demand to maintain options for purchasers, with new builds averaging a value of $191,000—a figure below the broader regional standard—pointing to more budget-friendly residential options. Additionally, commercial approvals worth $27.5 million have been logged this financial year, pointing to steady business-related construction development. Relative to Greater Brisbane, Rothwell - Kippa-Ring displays much lower building activity (71.0% below the regional per capita average).
This constrained pipeline of new additions generally helps maintain demand and pricing for pre-existing houses. This rate of building is also below the national standard, reflecting the established character of the area and indicating possible zoning constraints. Current building permits consist of 48.0% detached houses and 52.0% attached dwellings. Focusing on medium-density options provides more accessible pricing and caters to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a clear shift from the existing housing stock (which currently stands at 74.0% houses), indicating a decline in vacant developable land and reflecting changing lifestyle needs and affordability pressures. The ratio of roughly 936 people for every approved dwelling indicates a highly stabilized property market. Demographic projections indicate that Rothwell - Kippa-Ring will add 383 new inhabitants through to 2041 (calculated from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). Under current building trajectories, residential supply is positioned to satisfy demand, establishing supportive conditions for purchasers and potentially paving the way for expansion that surpasses these baseline estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 18 current infrastructure and development projects inside Rothwell - Kippa-Ring, worth an estimated $1.31 billion. A further 159 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $105.9 billion. 57 are already under construction and 75 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 performance is heavily shaped by developments in regional infrastructure, major works, and municipal planning strategies. AreaSearch has tracked 44 distinct projects that are expected to influence this locality. Prominent initiatives include the Thyme Lifestyle Resort Rothwell (previously known as Grace Living Rothwell), the Kippa-Ring Innovation Precinct, the Kippa-Ring Train Station Precinct, and the Rothwell Train Station Park 'n' Ride Expansion, with details on the most significant projects provided 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.
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.
Redcliffe Aerodrome
Council-owned Redcliffe Aerodrome is an operational general aviation facility serving flight training, aviation services, aircraft parking and emergency aircraft access. Current works identified by City of Moreton Bay relate to aerodrome pavement extension, including pipe installation, asphalt wearing course, linemarking and lighting, rather than a confirmed standalone business park development.
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 labor force of Rothwell - Kippa-Ring displays a diverse mix of office-based and manual roles, with a strong presence in vital services, an unemployment rate of 5.5%, and an estimated job growth rate of 4.3% over the prior year. In March 2026, 8,020 local residents were employed, while the rate of unemployment sat 1.2% higher than the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.3%, and the labor force participation rate was noticeably lower (58.3% versus 70.4% in Greater Brisbane). Census figures show that a small proportion of 11.0% of the working population operated from home, though this may have been influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. In contrast, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, employing only 4.7% of workers in Rothwell - Kippa-Ring compared to 8.9% throughout Greater Brisbane. A comparison between the Census count of local jobs and the resident workforce suggests the district offers few employment options within its boundaries. Based on analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch, the year ending March 2026 saw local employment levels rise by 4.3% while the labor force expanded by 5.0%, which led to a 0.6 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.2% and the labor force expand by 3.4%, with its unemployment rate increasing by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 compiled by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labor demand in Rothwell - Kippa-Ring. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary widely across different sectors. Adjusting for Rothwell - Kippa-Ring's specific industry composition indicates that local employment is on track to rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (note that this calculation is a straightforward weighting extrapolation for demonstration purposes and excludes localized population models).
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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The latest postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year show that incomes in the Rothwell - Kippa-Ring SA2 fall below the national standard, with a median of $50,519 and an average of $56,823. This is lower than the Greater Brisbane figures, where the median income is $58,236 and the average is $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to figures of approximately $56,258 (median) and $63,278 (average) as of March 2026. According to Census data, household, family, and individual incomes in Rothwell - Kippa-Ring are positioned between the 16th and 20th percentiles across Australia.
The statistics indicate that 30.6% of residents (representing 5,377 people) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring the metropolitan pattern where 33.3% are in the same range. Financial stress from housing is prominent, leaving residents with only 81.0% of their income, which places the area 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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According to the latest Census data, the residential mix in Rothwell - Kippa-Ring consisted of 74.1% standalone houses and 26.0% alternative housing types (townhouses, flats, and other dwellings), which matches up closely with the Brisbane metro split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% alternative dwellings. Home ownership rates in Rothwell - Kippa-Ring were considerably higher than the Brisbane metro average at 32.6%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (29.4%) or rented (38.0%). The median monthly home loan payment was $1,625, falling below the Brisbane metro average, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $360, compared to Brisbane metro figures of $1,863 and $380 respectively.
On a national level, mortgage commitments in Rothwell - Kippa-Ring are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs are below the national median 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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The local household structure is predominantly family-based at 68.6%, consisting of couples with children at 25.6%, couples without children at 26.2%, and single-parent homes at 15.7%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 31.4%, with lone person households representing 28.1% and group houses making up 3.2% of all homes. The median household occupancy of 2.5 persons sits slightly below the Greater Brisbane average 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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The district displays lower levels of tertiary education, with university graduation rates at 14.1% compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This indicates a clear area of focus for educational programs. Bachelor degrees represent the most common tertiary qualification at 10.5%, followed by postgraduate studies at 1.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational qualifications are common, with 41.3% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificate level training (30.1%). Enrolment rates are high, with 28.1% of the population participating in some form of structured education.
Of those studying, 10.4% are in primary school, 8.8% are in high school, and 3.4% are enrolled in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Rothwell - Kippa-Ring reaches 65 stops on 40 routes, timetabled for about 4,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 280 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An assessment of public transit shows 65 active passenger stops located in Rothwell - Kippa-Ring, consisting of rail and bus infrastructure. These facilities accommodate 40 distinct routes, which combine to support 3,999 weekly passenger journeys. Transit access is good, with homes situated an average of 276 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the suburban character of the area, most commuters travel out of the district, with private cars remaining the primary choice at 88%, followed by trains at 5%. The average vehicle ownership rate is 1.3 cars per home.
A modest 11.0% of the workforce worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic circumstances of the time. Daily transit frequency averages 571 journeys across all routes, which translates to roughly 61 weekly departures for each individual stop.
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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Substantial health concerns exist in Rothwell - Kippa-Ring, as shown by AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and the occurrence of long-term medical conditions, which affect both younger and older segments of the population. The rate of private health insurance is low at roughly 48% of the population (~8,364 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health diagnoses in the region are arthritis (10.7%) and mental health concerns (10.2%), while 58.7% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
The working-age cohort faces notable health difficulties, marked by high rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 25.9% of the local population (4,547 people), exceeding the 15.1% share recorded in Greater Brisbane. Health metrics for these older residents reveal some challenges, with national percentiles tracking in line with the broader public.
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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The cultural makeup of Rothwell - Kippa-Ring is generally consistent with regional standards, with citizens representing 86.3% of the population, Australian-born individuals at 77.4%, and 92.0% speaking only English in a domestic setting. The dominant religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 53.3% of residents, compared to 47.8% recorded across Greater Brisbane. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Rothwell - Kippa-Ring are English (30.9%), Australian (26.7%), and Irish (7.8%). Certain smaller demographic groups show higher relative concentrations compared to the metropolitan region: Maori ancestry accounts for 1.9% of the population (versus 1.1% regionally), Samoan is at 1.3% (versus 0.9%), and New Zealand heritage is at 1.2% (versus 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rothwell - Kippa-Ring is 43. 21.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 43 in Rothwell - Kippa-Ring is higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the national figure of 38 years. The 75 - 84 age bracket is highly represented at 10.7% of the population, while the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller at 9.1%. Post-2021 Census metrics show that the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 8.9% to 10.7% of the population, whereas the 25 to 34 demographic shrank from 10.3% to 9.1%. Long-term forecasts to 2041 predict significant changes in the age structure of Rothwell - Kippa-Ring, led by a 30% increase in the 75 to 84 demographic, rising from 1,881 to 2,444 residents (an addition of 562 people).
The combined age brackets of 65 and older are expected to make up 85% of total growth, highlighting the aging profile of the suburb. Conversely, the youth cohorts of 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 are projected to shrink.
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 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 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 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 — 153 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (17,385 at the 2021 Census → 17,572 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 (313051380). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.