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Sippy Downs has an estimated 12,727 residents, up from 11,544 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,183 people, or 10.2%. Growth has averaged 1.9% a year over five years. 251 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 95.9% of that increase. That puts 877 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 by AreaSearch, the population of Sippy Downs is estimated at 12,727 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,183 people (10.2%) from the 11,544 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 12,683 combined with 251 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting population density stands at 877 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical densities across comparable assessed locations. The 10.2% growth rate in Sippy Downs since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 region (8.0%) as well as the Rest of Qld, positioning the suburb as a primary growth driver within the broader region.
This demographic expansion was mostly fueled by arrivals from overseas, which accounted for roughly 95.9% of the total population growth over recent periods. Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline, are utilized for each SA2 region. For any SA2 localities missing from this dataset, or for timeframes extending beyond 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 data are substituted. Since these state-level projections lack breakdowns by age group, AreaSearch distributes age cohort growth proportionally using the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which rely on 2022 baseline statistics. Looking at wider demographic developments, non-metropolitan areas across the country are expected to experience above-median population increases, with this specific locality projected to add 1,970 residents by 2041 relative to the latest annual ERP statistics, representing a total rise of 15.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
124 new dwellings have been approved in Sippy Downs over the past five years, an average of 24 a year. That is 2.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 74, 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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Sippy Downs averages approximately 24 new homes approved for construction annually, with a total of 124 residential approvals granted over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and an additional 68 approvals recorded during FY-26 so far. Given that 9.1 people have moved to the area for every new home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the volume of new supply is lagging behind demand, a trend that typically intensifies buyer competition and drives upward pressure on prices, even though new dwellings show an average construction cost of $196,000—a figure below the regional standard that points to relatively affordable initial housing options.
Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $65.6 million this financial year, pointing to significant local business investment. Compared against the Rest of Qld, development volumes in Sippy Downs are notably low, running at 56.0% below the regional average per person. This lack of new building projects generally supports the value and demand for established properties. Building activity is also lower than national averages, indicating a mature market or potential local development constraints. Of the new construction permits, 14.0% are for detached houses, while 86.0% consist of medium and high-density dwellings. This concentration on compact property types provides a lower-cost entry point for buyers and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time homeowners. This highlights a significant departure from the current housing stock (which stands at 64.0% houses), indicating a reduction in available greenfield sites alongside shifting consumer preferences toward diverse and affordable living spaces. The ratio of 1444 people in the region per single residential approval highlights the quiet, low-density nature of the local construction sector. Demographic projections indicate that Sippy Downs will welcome 1,926 additional inhabitants by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current pace, housing construction is likely to fall short of population gains, which could increase competition among buyers and support rising property values.
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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 Sippy Downs, worth an estimated $333 million. A further 114 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $38.2 billion. 39 are already under construction and 37 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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An area's growth and performance are closely linked to infrastructure changes, major projects, and local planning. A total of 22 developments have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the suburb. Key developments include the Sippy Downs (West) Queensland Fire Department Station, the Sippy Downs - Palmview Local Plan Area, the high-density residential development at 45 Sippy Downs Drive, and the Sippy Downs Social Housing Project, with details on the most significant initiatives provided in the following list.
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Sippy Downs Social Housing Project
Development of 26 social homes as part of Queensland's record $5.6 billion social housing investment to provide more accessible housing options on the Sunshine Coast. The project includes accessible design features for seniors and people with disabilities, and construction is due to start soon as part of 240 social homes under construction or contract across the Sunshine Coast region.
UniSC Sunshine Coast Campus Master Plan Development
The UniSC Sunshine Coast 2023 Campus Master Plan is a strategic development framework focused on a 'people, movement, and place' design lens. Developed by Aurecon and LatStudios, the plan emphasizes sustainability, Indigenous culture (Design with Country), and enhanced student experience through a new 'campus heart' and outdoor learning spaces. Key initiatives include carbon neutrality by 2029, a thermal water battery for energy efficiency, and integration with regional active transport corridors. The plan guides the evolution of the 100-hectare flora and fauna reserve campus into a living lab for education and research.
Sippy Downs - Palmview Local Plan Area
A core component of the New Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme, this Local Plan Area (LPA) defines the strategic growth and conservation framework for the central Sunshine Coast region east of the Bruce Highway. The plan focuses on compact urban growth near the University of the Sunshine Coast and Sippy Downs Town Centre while strictly managing environmental constraints. Key priorities include protecting the Mooloolah River National Park and floodplain, managing building heights (with a focus on high-density residential zones), and ensuring infrastructure delivery in the emerging Palmview masterplanned community.Following major public consultation in late 2025, the project is currently in the post-consultation review phase where submissions are being analyzed to determine final scheme amendments.
Sippy Downs West Queensland Fire Department Station
A new Queensland Fire Department station planned for Sippy Downs West to enhance emergency response capabilities and community safety in the growing Sunshine Coast corridor. The land site was secured by the former QFRS as a strategic reserve to serve future population growth in the Sippy Downs and Palmview growth areas. Identified in the Sunshine Coast Infrastructure Coordination Plan as part of the state infrastructure pipeline.
45 Sippy Downs Drive High Density Development
A two-tower high-density development featuring 89 apartments designed by K Architecture. The project includes a 7-storey building fronting Central Drive and a 5-storey building fronting Spring Street, separated by a central communal terrace and landscaped area. Located within the education precinct less than 1km from the University of the Sunshine Coast, the development features a swimming pool, barbecue facilities, and kick and play area.
Unitywater Infrastructure Program 2023-2027
A comprehensive $1.8 billion infrastructure program delivering critical water and wastewater services across the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay regions. Key components include: the Aura and Harmony Trunk Infrastructure Program (27.6km of pipeline, near completion 2026); the Aura Water Project (new 15ML reservoir and 12km pipeline from Ewen Maddock Water Treatment Plant to Caloundra South, completion late 2026); the Pine Valley Water Supply Project (new 15ML reservoir and 8km pipeline at Morayfield, construction underway since early 2025, completion mid-2027); and the Morayfield Wastewater Network Capacity Upgrade Stage 1 (3km pipeline and pump station upgrades, construction commenced January 2026, completion mid-2027).Collectively the program supports more than 226,000 future residents across growth areas including Aura, Harmony, Caboolture West (Waraba), Morayfield, and Narangba.
Guzman y Gomez Sippy Downs Outlet
A new Guzman y Gomez restaurant featuring dual drive-through lanes, a 250sqm food and drink outlet, and 49sqm alfresco seating area. The development will complement the existing quick-service precinct adjacent to the Ampol service centre with McDonald's and KFC, serving the University of the Sunshine Coast and surrounding community.
Central Sippy Downs Shopping Centre Development
A 3,556sqm mixed-use centre comprising 2 separate buildings over 2 levels located opposite the University of the Sunshine Coast campus. Anchored by Chipmunks Playland & Cafe, the centre includes commercial tenancies, food retailers, medical suites, a pharmacy, and recreational facilities with tenants including Dominos, Banjos, F45, Sushi Ari, Terry White Chemist, and Athletic Republic training centre. Connected to an existing Coles supermarket via shared driveways.
6,765 residents of Sippy Downs are employed, from a labour force of 7,031. Unemployment sits at 3.8%, with participation at 65.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Sippy Downs is characterized by high skill levels and a strong representation in essential services, alongside a low unemployment rate of 3.8%. In March 2026, there were 6,765 employed residents, with the unemployment rate tracking 0.1% below the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, and the labor force participation rate closely matching the Regional Qld figure of 64.3%. According to Census details, a modest 10.9% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic-related restrictions. Local resident employment is heavily weighted toward healthcare & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food services.
Retail trade stands out as a key local specialty, showing a concentration 1.4 times higher than the regional average. In contrast, the agriculture, forestry & fishing industry is underrepresented, employing just 0.9% of workers compared to the regional benchmark of 4.5%. Although there are local jobs available, the ratio of the Census working population to the local workforce indicates that a large share of residents travel outside the suburb for employment. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch indicates that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the local labor force contracted by 2.2% while employment fell by 2.9%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Conversely, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% rise in employment and a 0.3% increase in the labor force, with the unemployment rate rising by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends in Sippy Downs. These projections, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been applied to the local workforce profile to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates of change vary widely across industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment distribution of Sippy Downs indicates that local jobs could grow by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, noting that this calculation is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Sippy Downs is $1,484 a week (about $77,000 a year), with median personal income at $669 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,436 a year against an average of $71,297. 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 the latest postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, personal incomes in the Sippy Downs SA2 exceed national averages, with a median of $52,436 and an average of $71,297. This compares to a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593 across Regional Qld. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current income levels are estimated to be roughly $58,393 for the median and $79,396 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census data indicates that household, family, and individual incomes are positioned moderately, falling between the 22nd and 34th percentiles.
Looking at income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket accounts for 33.6% of residents (4,276 individuals), which is consistent with the wider metropolitan rate of 31.7% for this cohort. Financial pressures related to housing are significant, with residents retaining only 76.5% of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the 24th percentile, while the SEIFA index for income places the locality in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Sippy Downs had 3,854 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 64% detached houses and 12% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $460 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,889 a month, a total housing cost higher than 81% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 31.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, the mix of housing types in Sippy Downs consisted of 64.3% standalone houses and 35.7% alternative dwellings such as townhouses, apartments, and other housing formats, compared to Regional Qld where standalone houses accounted for 76.4% and alternative formats made up 23.6%. The home ownership rate in Sippy Downs stood at 22.3%, below the Regional Qld average, with the remaining residential properties occupied by mortgaged residents (38.5%) or tenants (39.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,889 was higher than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rental cost of $460 also exceeded the regional benchmark of $345.
On a national level, housing costs in Sippy Downs are elevated, with mortgage payments exceeding the Australian average of $1,863 and weekly rents tracking well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Sippy Downs counted 3,854 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,249 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 70.7% of all local households, consisting of couples with children at 29.7%, couples without children at 26.9%, and single-parent households at 12.9%. The remaining 29.3% are non-family households, with single-person households accounting for 23.0% and group households representing 6.4%. The median household size of 2.6 residents is slightly larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.7% of adults in Sippy Downs hold a university qualification, including 16.3% with a bachelor degree and 4.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.7% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 4,363 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,068 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 proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in Sippy Downs is lower than regional averages, with 22.7% of individuals aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia. This difference suggests scope for further educational attainment and professional training. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 16.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational training is common, with 39.1% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (27.7%). Engagement in learning is high, with 38.2% of the local population enrolled in some form of study.
This includes 13.8% of residents studying at a tertiary institution, 9.9% attending primary school, and 8.7% enrolled in secondary education.
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Public transport in Sippy Downs reaches 36 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 890 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 analysis indicates there are 36 active transit stops in Sippy Downs, which are served by a mix of buses. These stops accommodate 6 distinct routes that together provide 885 weekly passenger trips. Transport links are rated as favorable, with residents living an average of 228 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is predominantly residential, resulting in a high rate of outward commuting, with cars remaining the main transit mode at 92%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.4 cars per dwelling. A low proportion of residents worked from home at 10.9%, according to the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect pandemic-era circumstances.
Transit service frequency averages 126 daily trips across all routes, which translates to roughly 24 weekly passenger trips per individual transit stop.
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68.2% of residents in Sippy Downs report no long-term health condition. 6.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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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Sippy Downs displays favorable general health statistics, based on an evaluation of mortality figures and chronic disease rates by AreaSearch, with common health conditions showing a low prevalence overall, although rates are higher than national averages among older, high-risk groups, and the rate of private health insurance is relatively high at approximately 54% of the population (~6,885 people). Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most common medical diagnoses in the suburb, affecting 9.2% and 8.7% of residents, respectively, while 68.2% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Health indicators for working-age residents are typical. The population includes 15.6% of residents aged 65 and older (1,981 people), a smaller proportion than the Regional Qld figure of 20.4%. Health measures for older residents show some difficulties, ranking lower nationally than the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.4% of Sippy Downs residents were born overseas and 11.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.9%) and Australian (26.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Sippy Downs displays above-average cultural diversity, with 11.4% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 26.4% of residents born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 45.1% of the community. However, the most distinct religious variance is seen in Judaism, which is practiced by 0.2% of the population compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Regarding family backgrounds and parental birthplaces, the three largest ancestry groups in Sippy Downs are English at 30.9% of the population, Australian at 26.2%, and Scottish at 8.2%. There are also distinct differences in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds, with New Zealand ancestry accounting for 1.1% of the population (compared to 0.9% across the region), South Australian ancestry at 0.9% (compared to 0.5% regionally), and Korean ancestry at 0.6% (compared to 0.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sippy Downs is 32, younger than 88% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 37.9% 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 32 years in Sippy Downs is much younger than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national median of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, Sippy Downs has a high proportion of residents aged 15 - 24 (20.6%) and a smaller share of people aged 55 - 64 (7.4%). The proportion of 15 - 24 year-olds is also significantly higher than the national benchmark of 12.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket has expanded from 13.6% to 17.3% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort has risen from 12.1% to 13.4%.
Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group contracted from 13.0% to 10.8%, while the 75 to 84 cohort declined from 7.2% to 6.1%. Demographic projections suggest the age profile of Sippy Downs will change significantly by 2041, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to show the largest increase of 41%, adding 909 residents to reach 3,113, while both the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 cohorts are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Sippy Downs
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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago 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 Jun 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 — 251 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (11,544 at the 2021 Census → 12,727 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 (316011416). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.