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Sandgate - Shorncliffe has an estimated 6,979 residents, up from 6,826 at the 2021 Census — a change of 153 people, or 2.2%. That puts 1,604 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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As of May 2026, the population of Sandgate - Shorncliffe is estimated at 6,979 according to analysis by AreaSearch. Since the 2021 Census, which recorded 6,826 residents, the community has expanded by 153 individuals (2.2%). This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 6,975 and the addition of 18 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. The local population density stands at 1,604 persons per square kilometer, a rate higher than the typical average across national locations analyzed by AreaSearch. In recent times, population increases were mostly powered by overseas migration, which represented approximately 67.9% of the overall population gains.
Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year) are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this coverage, and for years after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (utilizing 2021 data) are applied. These state-level projections lack breakdowns by age; consequently, AreaSearch applies weightings for proportional growth matching the ABS Greater Capital Region projections from 2023 (based on 2022 data) for every age bracket. Looking at future demographic trends, the methodology indicates a slight population contraction for this locality, with the total dropping by 11 individuals by 2041. Conversely, growth is projected for specific cohorts, particularly the 75 to 84 age group, which is expected to rise by 273 individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
57 new dwellings have been approved in Sandgate - Shorncliffe over the past five years, an average of 11 a year. That is 1.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 12, 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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An average of 11 residential building approvals are recorded annually in Sandgate - Shorncliffe, representing 57 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 11 approvals have been registered. Because new housing construction over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) averaged only 0.6 new residents per built dwelling, the local supply matches or exceeds demand, offering buyers plenty of options and creating space for growth beyond current estimates. The average cost of new residential projects is $502,000, indicating that developers are focusing on upmarket properties.
Furthermore, $3.0 million in commercial development approvals have been logged in the current financial year, highlighting the mostly residential nature of the district. The rate of new dwelling approvals per resident in Sandgate - Shorncliffe is roughly half the level seen in Greater Brisbane, ranking in the 22nd percentile of all assessed national locations, which restricts choices for buyers and elevates demand for established properties. This frequency is also below the nationwide average, reflecting the mature stage of the local market and potential planning limitations. Additionally, recent development consists entirely of separate houses, maintaining the suburban feel and focusing on family-oriented residences for buyers seeking space. This construction focus leans more heavily toward standalone properties than current residential distributions indicate (75.0% at Census), showing persistent demand for single-family homes despite densification trends. A ratio of roughly 697 residents per approval highlights the mature, developed nature of Sandgate - Shorncliffe. Given that population projections point to flat or declining numbers, Sandgate - Shorncliffe is likely to experience less pressure on housing demand, which should benefit prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Sandgate - Shorncliffe
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Sandgate - Shorncliffe, worth an estimated $5 million. A further 78 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $23.6 billion. 25 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning initiatives play a significant role in area performance. AreaSearch has identified 10 projects that are expected to influence the locality. Key initiatives include the Bridgeman Downs Neighbourhood Plan, Motif Bridgeman Downs, Lomandra Park Estate, and Grevillea by Ausbuild, with the details below focusing on the most relevant projects.
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Bridgeman Downs Neighbourhood Plan
Neighbourhood planning framework adopted by Brisbane City Council on 13 June 2023 and integrated into Brisbane City Plan 2014 on 1 September 2023. Guides future development, transport, community facilities and environmental protection for Bridgeman Downs over a 10-year period and beyond. The plan maintains the suburb's low-density residential and bushland character, protects Albany Creek and Cabbage Tree Creek ecological corridors, and amends zones, overlays and tables of assessment for the area.
Grevillea by Ausbuild
House and land packages in peaceful residence surrounded by bushland. Features 5 different home designs from 3-5 bedrooms with premium inclusions. Close to parks, schools and transport links.
Taigum Gardens Estate (Stage 3 & 4)
Final stages of the Taigum Gardens land estate in Taigum, releasing new house and land packages along Lemke Road with homes expected to be delivered from late 2025 through 2026.
Bracken Ridge Tavern Renovation and Extension
Staged renovation and extension of the Bracken Ridge Tavern to modernise dining, bar, gaming and family spaces while the venue remains open. Works include refreshed interiors and outdoor areas, staged relocation of the main entrance, a temporary restaurant location during construction, and a new Italian eatery alongside an upgraded Panama Jacks steakhouse. DA A006671577 for material change of use and reconfiguration has been approved by Brisbane City Council; construction is underway on site.
Gateway Motorway and Bruce Highway Upgrades
Staged Queensland Government upgrades to the Gateway Motorway and Bruce Highway corridor in north Brisbane and southern Moreton Bay. Current works include detailed design for the Gateway to Bruce Upgrade, covering the Gateway Motorway from Bracken Ridge to Pine River and Bruce Highway interchange works south of the Pine River, plus related Bruce Highway stages to Dohles Rocks Road and Anzac Avenue. The upgrades add capacity, improve safety and traffic flow, upgrade interchange connections, provide active transport links, noise barriers and environmental measures.
Highpoint Estate Bracken Ridge
Family lifestyle estate by Turrisi Properties featuring freehold titles from 328m2 to 2,248m2 with level land and wide frontages. Central location off Norris Road, 25 minutes from Brisbane airports and 30 minutes from CBD.
Emerald Park Townhouses
Collection of 36 three-bedroom contemporary townhomes across 3 stages. Stage 3 currently selling. Features sophisticated design with modern layouts, extensive landscaped courtyards and quality finishes including ducted air-conditioning.
Gateway Motorway, Bracken Ridge to Pine River Upgrade
Upgrade of a 5.8 km section of the Gateway Motorway between Depot Road at Bracken Ridge and the Bruce Highway interchange south of the Pine River at Bald Hills. The project delivers additional motorway lanes, an improved Gateway Motorway curve at Bracken Ridge, and upgraded connections with the Bruce Highway, Bracken Ridge Road and the Deagon Deviation. A continuous shared pedestrian and bicycle path will be built on the northern side of the motorway with grade-separated connections to Barfoot Street, Deagon Deviation and Wyampa Road.The existing Wyampa Road overpass bridge will be removed and replaced with a new road connection beneath the motorway corridor. Environmental works include fauna fencing and fauna underpasses adjoining Tinchi Tamba Wetlands at Bald Hills Creek, plus new noise barriers. The project is being delivered together with the Bruce Highway (Brisbane - Gympie), Gateway Motorway to Dohles Rocks Road upgrade (Stage 1) as the Gateway to Bruce Upgrade (G2BU), a combined package of about 1.95 billion dollars. TMR awarded the design and construct contract in October 2025 to the Gateway Connect Joint Venture, a partnership of CPB Contractors, BMD and Georgiou with designers GHD and BG&E, and detailed design is now underway. Compulsory land resumption was finalised on 11 July 2025, including about 20 hectares of the 390 hectare Tinchi Tamba Wetlands Reserve, and no further acquisition is required. The upgrade is a controlled action under the EPBC Act; the draft Public Environment Report was released for public comment from 30 June to 28 July 2026. Construction is expected to commence in late 2026 subject to environmental approvals and is forecast to take about five years. The corridor carries around 160,000 vehicles per day, with traffic expected to grow by roughly 50 per cent by 2041. The project is jointly funded by the Australian Government (800 million dollars) and the Queensland Government (200 million dollars), and is targeting an Infrastructure Sustainability Council rating of Excellent.
3,846 residents of Sandgate - Shorncliffe are employed, from a labour force of 4,047. Unemployment sits at 5.0%, with participation at 68.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% 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 workforce of Sandgate - Shorncliffe is characterized by high educational attainment and strong representation in key service sectors, alongside a jobless rate of 5.0% and an estimated 8.1% rise in employment over the preceding year. In March 2026, 3,846 local residents were employed. The unemployment rate is 0.6% higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 4.3%, while the labor force participation rate aligns closely with Greater Brisbane's 70.4%. Census figures show a high rate of working from home at 26.9%, though this may be influenced by pandemic lockdown measures.
The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical. The locality displays a specific specialization in education & training, with its employment share reaching 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, retail trade accounts for only 7.5% of the local workforce, which is lower than the 9.4% average across Greater Brisbane. Though local jobs are present, a comparison of the Census working population against the local population suggests many residents travel outside the area for employment. An analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that employment grew by 8.1% and the labor force expanded by 7.2% over the 12-month period, leading to a 0.7 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Brisbane experienced a 3.2% rise in employment and a 3.4% rise in the labor force, with its unemployment rate increasing by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends in Sandgate - Shorncliffe. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate employment paths. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these national sector trends to the employment distribution of Sandgate - Shorncliffe suggests local employment could grow by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighted calculation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population growth estimates).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Sandgate - Shorncliffe is $1,908 a week (about $99,000 a year), with median personal income at $815 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,418 a year against an average of $70,010. 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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According to financial year 2023 ATO postcode data compiled by AreaSearch, the Sandgate - Shorncliffe SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $58,418 and an average of $70,010. This sits slightly above the national average, whereas Greater Brisbane registered a median income of $58,236 and an average of $72,799. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated figures for March 2026 would be around $65,054 (median) and $77,963 (average). The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Sandgate - Shorncliffe sit around the 55th percentile nationally.
The distribution of earnings shows that 23.4% of the population (1,633 people) are in the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, compared to 33.3% across the wider region. Economic strength is reflected in the 33.3% of households that earn weekly incomes over $3,000, which supports consumer spending. After housing costs, 86.1% of income is available for other expenses, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 7th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Sandgate - Shorncliffe had 2,572 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 75% detached houses and 22% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $288 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 15.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that the housing mix in Sandgate - Shorncliffe consists of 74.9% houses and 25.1% other dwelling styles (such as semi-detached homes and apartments), compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings in the Brisbane metro area. Home ownership rates in Sandgate - Shorncliffe are considerably higher than in Brisbane metro, standing at 34.0%, while mortgaged properties account for 35.5% and rental properties make up 30.5%. The median monthly mortgage payment in the area is $2,167, which is notably higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863. Conversely, the median weekly rent is $288, compared to Brisbane metro's $380.
Compared nationally, mortgage payments in Sandgate - Shorncliffe are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rental costs are significantly lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Sandgate - Shorncliffe counted 2,572 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 31% 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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Families represent the majority of local households at 66.6%, consisting of couples with children at 31.7%, couples without children at 25.4%, and single-parent households at 8.8%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 33.4% of households, with single-person households representing 31.0% and group households comprising 2.6% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 residents is below the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.2% of adults in Sandgate - Shorncliffe hold a university qualification, including 22.0% with a bachelor degree and 8.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 78% of areas nationally. A further 19.7% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,375 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,088 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 educational profile of the area is distinct relative to the broader region, with 35.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a university qualification, surpassing the Queensland state average of 25.7% and the SA3 rate of 28.2%. Among these, bachelor degrees are the most common at 22.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 8.1% and graduate diplomas at 5.1%. Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 30.8% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificate credentials at 19.7%. A high level of educational enrollment is visible in the area, with 27.5% of the population participating in formal study.
This includes 9.4% in secondary schools, 8.4% in primary schools, and 5.4% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Sandgate - Shorncliffe reaches 48 stops on 30 routes, timetabled for about 2,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 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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Analysis of public transport options shows 48 active stops within Sandgate - Shorncliffe, consisting of both rail and bus facilities. These stops are served by 30 separate routes, which combine to deliver 2,782 weekly passenger trips. Access to transport is categorized as excellent, with the typical resident living 187 meters from their nearest stop. Because of the residential nature of the suburb, most working residents travel out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 81% and train travel at 11%. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.3.
A high proportion of residents, 26.9%, worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 397 trips per day, which translates to roughly 57 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
63.4% of residents in Sandgate - Shorncliffe report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 91% of areas nationally. 10.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 11.7 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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Analysis of death rates and chronic illness patterns by AreaSearch points to notable health issues in Sandgate - Shorncliffe, with various conditions affecting both younger and older residents. The rate of private health insurance coverage is slightly above the typical SA2 average, at approximately 54% of the population (~3,761 people). Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most prevalent medical issues reported locally, affecting 10.2% and 8.4% of residents, respectively. A total of 63.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The working-age population exhibits higher than average rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 24.7% of the population (1,723 people), which is significantly higher than the 15.1% share seen in Greater Brisbane. Health profiles for senior residents present some difficulties, with national rankings aligning closely with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Sandgate - Shorncliffe is largely Australian-born, at 81.0% of residents, with 5.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.0%) and Australian (26.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Sandgate - Shorncliffe has a lower rate of cultural diversity compared to average locations, with 81.0% of residents born in Australia, 92.0% holding citizenship, and 94.1% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 53.7% of the local population, compared to 47.8% recorded across Greater Brisbane. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' place of birth, the three most common groups in Sandgate - Shorncliffe are English at 31.0%, Australian at 26.4%, and Irish at 12.2%. Some ethnic ancestries show notable differences in representation: Scottish ancestry is higher at 9.4% of the local population (compared to 7.4% regionally), New Zealand ancestry is at 1.0% (compared to 1.0% regionally), and French ancestry is at 0.7% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sandgate - Shorncliffe is 48, older than 86% of areas nationally. 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 Sandgate - Shorncliffe is 48 years, which is much higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 years and the national average of 38 years. The 55 - 64 age bracket is highly represented at 16.1% relative to Greater Brisbane, while the 25 - 34 cohort is lower at 4.9%. Post-2021 Census figures indicate the 15 to 24 cohort grew from 10.4% to 13.2% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 7.4% to 9.2%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 17.8% to 15.4% and the 85+ cohort decreased from 4.8% to 2.9%.
Demographic models suggest the local age profile will shift considerably by 2041, with the 75 to 84 cohort projected to grow by 36% (an increase of 229 residents to a total of 874). Seniors aged 65 and over are expected to account for 100% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends, while contractions are forecast for the 55 to 64 and 25 to 34 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Sandgate - Shorncliffe
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1 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 — 18 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,826 at the 2021 Census → 6,979 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 (302041044). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.