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Runaway Bay has an estimated 9,774 residents, up from 9,308 at the 2021 Census — a change of 466 people, or 5.0%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 80.4% of that increase. That puts 1,780 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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Based on demographic evaluations by AreaSearch, the resident population of Runaway Bay stands at approximately 9,774 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 466 individuals (5.0%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 9,308 residents. This population shift is calculated utilizing the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 9,755, combined with 31 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Consequently, the local population density reaches 1,780 persons per square kilometer, a figure that surpasses the average of all nationwide areas monitored by AreaSearch. The area's post-census growth rate of 5.0% is within 2.0 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (7.0%), indicating stable local growth dynamics.
This upward population trajectory was largely supported by overseas migration, which represented roughly 80.4% of the overall population growth during recent times. Projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, using 2022 as a baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for SA2 areas. For localities omitted from these datasets and for periods extending beyond 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 numbers are substituted. Because these state-level figures do not specify age segments, AreaSearch distributes growth across age brackets using proportional weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which are based on 2022 data. Future demographic forecasts indicate that the area will achieve growth exceeding the median for national regional zones, with an anticipated gain of 1,378 residents by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total increase of 13.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
118 new dwellings have been approved in Runaway Bay over the past five years, an average of 23 a year. That places the area in the 56th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 20 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 35% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 24, 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 building approvals in Runaway Bay average approximately 23 per year, with a total of 118 residences approved during the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 22 recorded during the current FY-26 period. An average of 2.9 people relocated to the district for every newly constructed home during the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demonstrating a solid level of demand that should help maintain property valuations. The average construction cost of these new residences is $630,000, which suggests that builders are concentrating on the high-end residential market.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $8.7 million this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the neighborhood. In comparison to the Rest of Qld, Runaway Bay records roughly 63% of the per capita construction volume, positioning it in the 54th percentile of all analyzed locations nationwide, even though local building activity has accelerated lately. The development rate is lower than the national average, which points to the established nature of the locality and potential zoning constraints. Recent residential completions consist of 35.0% detached houses and 65.0% medium to high-density options. This emphasis on denser housing options offers more affordable entry points for buyers and caters well to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. The area has a relatively low-density market ratio of approximately 324 people per approved dwelling. Based on the latest quarterly calculations by AreaSearch, the population of Runaway Bay is projected to expand by 1,359 residents by 2041. If construction volume remains at its current pace, the supply of housing may not keep up with demographic growth, which is likely to increase buyer rivalry and support upward pressure on prices.
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 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Runaway Bay, worth an estimated $1.18 billion. A further 152 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $40.7 billion. 61 are already under construction and 82 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major planning developments, and public initiatives represent key drivers of area performance. AreaSearch has identified 26 active projects likely to influence the local area. Notable projects include the Harbour Town Premium Outlets Expansion, the Twenty Hollywell Townhouses development, the Runaway Bay - Lae Drive & Bayview Street Road Works, and the construction of 31 Madang Crescent Townhouses, with the key details of the most significant projects presented in the list below.
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Runaway Bay - Lae Drive & Bayview Street Road Works
Works are underway to upgrade the road and footpaths from the roundabout at Lae Drive and Bayview Street to the south end of Bayview Street Bridge, including upgrading the road surface, watermain replacement, stormwater pipes, kerbs, channels, driveways, footpath, and pedestrian/cycle ramp to improve infrastructure and safety.
31 Madang Crescent Townhouses
Boutique townhouse development featuring modern family-friendly design with private courtyards and contemporary finishes.
Harbour Town Premium Outlets Expansion
Major expansion of the popular Harbour Town Premium Outlets shopping precinct with new retail spaces, dining options, and entertainment facilities.
Esprit de Vie Runaway Bay
A retirement living development featuring 57 two- and three-bedroom apartments across two towers of 21 and 20 storeys, with communal facilities including a resident cafe, pool, spa, gym, treatment rooms, wellness area, and multipurpose room.
Gold Coast Light Rail Extension to Biggera Waters
The Queensland Government has announced a 3.2 km extension of the Gold Coast Light Rail from Gold Coast University Hospital to Harbour Town at Biggera Waters. The project will run via Olsen Avenue and Oxley Drive and include three new stations at Musgrave Avenue, Labrador and Biggera Waters, together with additional light rail vehicles and depot upgrades. The project forms part of the Gold Coast Transport Plan and has progressed from a long-term concept into active planning.
Runaway Bay Sports Precinct Master Plan
City of Gold Coast master plan to guide staged upgrades across the Runaway Bay Sports Precinct over the next 20 years. The plan has been formally adopted by Council following public consultation held in April 2025. Key elements include a realigned Luke Harrop Memorial Circuit converted to a two-way triathlon track, additional indoor and outdoor courts (netball, tennis, pickleball, basketball), a new skate park and pump track, a Community Services Hub co-located with the Runaway Bay Library, improved parking and pedestrian links, and reconfigured field layouts across the west, central and east precincts.An Implementation Plan will now guide staging and delivery timelines.
Harbour Cove Mixed-Use Development
An innovative mixed-use waterfront precinct in Biggera Waters, currently progressing as a key component of the $1.5 billion Harbour Shores masterplan. The project features 511 apartments across six medium-rise towers with resort-style amenities, including rooftop pools and sky gardens. The precinct is designed to include a boutique harbour-side retail and restaurant area, a 1.2km waterfront boardwalk, and direct Broadwater access via a planned marina.
Aqualis Runaway Bay
Boutique development of 18 exclusive 3-bedroom residences across four levels on the pristine Broadwater. Features waterside pool, gym, sauna, BBQ terrace, and landscaping by Shepherd Landscape Architects.
4,587 residents of Runaway Bay are employed, from a labour force of 4,746. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 54.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,940, about 91% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Runaway Bay possesses a qualified workforce spread across multiple sectors, with an unemployment rate standing at just 3.4% and an estimated 3.3% rise in employment over the preceding year. There were 4,587 residents employed as of March 2026, and the local unemployment rate sits 0.6% below the rate for Regional Qld, which is 3.9%. However, labor force participation is lower at 54.4% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data shows that a moderate 20.0% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local citizens are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The workforce shows a distinct concentration in the rental, hiring & real estate sector, where the employment proportion is 2.5 times the regional average. Conversely, the agriculture, forestry & fishing industry accounts for only 0.6% of local jobs, compared to 4.5% across Regional Qld. The mismatch between the census working population and the resident population suggests that this largely residential area offers few employment options within its boundaries. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, the area experienced a 3.3% rise in employment alongside a 3.2% expansion of the labor force over the 12-month period, which kept unemployment relatively stable. This contrasts with Regional Qld, where employment rose by 0.1%, the workforce grew by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate increased by 0.1 percentage points. Future employment demand trends in Runaway Bay can be evaluated using national forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to estimate future job patterns. While national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the growth trajectories vary by sector. Projecting these industry trends onto the occupational profile of Runaway Bay indicates that local employment will grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection for illustration that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Runaway Bay is $1,382 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $727 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,401 a year against an average of $72,789. 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 compiled ATO statistics from AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the income level in Runaway Bay SA2 exceeds the national average. The median income of local taxpayers is $52,401, while the average income is $72,789, which contrasts with Regional Qld figures of $53,146 and $66,593. Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be roughly $58,354 for the median and $81,058 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Runaway Bay rank modestly, falling between the 27th and 33rd percentiles.
The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket is the largest group, containing 26.4% of the population (2,580 people), close to the regional representation of 31.7% for this cohort. Housing affordability is a significant concern, with only 82.3% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 25th percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 6th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Runaway Bay had 3,971 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 45% detached houses and 28% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 45% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $435 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 31.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 33.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Data from the latest Census reveals that the housing stock in Runaway Bay consists of 45.3% houses and 54.7% other dwellings, such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures, compared to Regional Qld where houses make up 76.4% and other dwellings comprise 23.6%. The rate of outright home ownership in Runaway Bay is 45.4%, well above the rate in Regional Qld, with the remaining households being mortgaged (29.2%) or renting (25.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area is $2,000, which is higher than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, and the median weekly rent is $435, compared to $345 in Regional Qld.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in Runaway Bay exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also significantly higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Runaway Bay counted 3,971 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,170 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 87% of areas nationally, against 38% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households constitute the majority of homes at 67.7%, including 19.9% couples with children, 37.5% couples without children, and 9.2% single parents. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 32.3%, with single person households representing 28.7% and group houses making up 3.5%. The median household size of 2.2 individuals is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.4% of adults in Runaway Bay hold a university qualification, including 15.4% with a bachelor degree and 4.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 663 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,070 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 levels in Runaway Bay are lower than regional averages, with 22.4% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia. This difference points to opportunities for future educational growth and vocational training. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education credential at 15.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 4.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 39.3% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 13.6% and certificates at 25.7%. A significant portion of the population is enrolled in formal studies, at 21.1%.
This group includes 7.1% in primary school, 6.3% in high school, and 3.6% attending tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Runaway Bay reaches 34 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 1,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 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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Public transit data shows 34 active transport stops operating in Runaway Bay, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 4 routes, which provide a total of 1,788 passenger journeys per week. Transport accessibility is rated as high, with residents living an average of 199 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is residential, most workers commute to other areas, and cars remain the primary transit mode at 92%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 cars per home, which is below the regional average. A total of 20.0% of the workforce works from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Service frequency averages 255 trips per day across all local routes, which represents approximately 52 weekly trips for each individual transit stop.
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63.5% of residents in Runaway Bay report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 79% of areas nationally. 7.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments indicate favorable outcomes in Runaway Bay, according to AreaSearch data on mortality and chronic illness. Younger age groups exhibit low rates of common health conditions, and private health insurance coverage is high, at approximately 55% of the population (~5,414 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld. The most prevalent health conditions recorded locally are arthritis and mental health issues, which affect 11.4% and 6.7% of residents. Meanwhile, 63.5% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Health statistics for the working-age population are typical.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 33.2% of the population (3,244 people), which is higher than the 20.4% proportion in Regional Qld. Health outcomes for older residents are above average, although they rank lower nationally than the rest of the local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
31.7% of Runaway Bay residents were born overseas and 11.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.7%) and Australian (21.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Runaway Bay displays higher levels of cultural diversity than most regional property markets, with 11.7% of the population speaking a language other than English at home and 31.7% born outside Australia. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 58.7% of the population, compared to 52.2% in Regional Qld. Regarding ancestry based on parental country of birth, the three largest ethnic groups in Runaway Bay are English at 33.7%, Australian at 21.7%, and Irish at 8.6%. The data also highlights distinct differences in the representation of other groups: New Zealanders represent 1.3% of the population (compared to 0.9% regionally), Russians account for 0.5% (compared to 0.2% regionally), and South Australians make up 0.6% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Runaway Bay is 53, older than 96% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 18.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Runaway Bay is 53 years, which is higher than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national median of 38. The 75 - 84 age cohort is over-represented locally at 13.2% compared to the regional average, and is also higher than the national share of 6.1%, while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented at 7.5%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 15 to 24 age bracket increased from 8.7% to 10.6% of the population, and the 85+ group rose from 4.5% to 6.2%. In contrast, the 65 to 74 group fell from 16.6% to 13.8%, and the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 14.2% to 13.0%.
By 2041, the age structure of Runaway Bay is projected to change. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow by 96% (576 people), rising from 603 to 1,180. This aging trend is further reflected by the fact that residents aged 65+ will account for 58% of the projected growth. Conversely, the population of the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 age cohorts is expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Runaway Bay
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 13 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 Jul 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 — 31 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,308 at the 2021 Census → 9,774 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 (309031240). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.