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Southern Downs - East has an estimated 4,666 residents, up from 4,360 at the 2021 Census — a change of 306 people, or 7.0%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. 209 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 88.7% of that increase. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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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Southern Downs - East had a population of approximately 4,666 as of May 2026, according to analysis by AreaSearch. Compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 4,360 people, this represents an addition of 306 people (7.0%). This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 4,630 combined with 209 validated new addresses registered since the Census. With these figures, the density of the area stands at 2.9 persons per square kilometer, offering residents plenty of personal space. The area outpaced regional growth, exceeding both the SA3 area and the wider SA4 region (5.0%) to lead local population expansion.
Most of this growth was fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 88.7% of the total population increase in recent times. Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, using 2022 as a baseline, are used by AreaSearch for each SA2. For locations without this coverage and for periods extending past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (using 2021 data) are substituted. Because these state-level projections lack age breakdown details, AreaSearch allocates growth weightings across age groups based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 data). Looking to the future, the area is projected to align with the lower quartile of national regional growth, adding 78 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, which represents a total growth of 0.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
143 new dwellings have been approved in Southern Downs - East over the past five years, an average of 28 a year. That places the area in the 66th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 24 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 96% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 33, 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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Over the last 5 financial years, Southern Downs - East saw 143 residential approvals, translating to an average of approximately 28 new dwelling approvals annually. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 31 approvals registered. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the local population increased by an average of 2.1 people for every new home built, pointing to solid demand that helps maintain property values. The average construction value for these new homes is $280,000, which sits below the regional standard and highlights more budget-friendly purchasing options. Commercial building activity remains quiet, with approvals totaling $2.3 million in the current financial year.
Construction activity in Southern Downs - East is relatively high compared to the Rest of Qld, running 48.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year period, which maintains options for buyers while supporting demand for existing homes. Detached houses make up 96.0% of the recent building activity, while townhouses or apartments comprise the remaining 4.0%, reinforcing the low-density character of the area through a focus on standalone residences. There are about 147 people for each dwelling approval, showing a growing market. Projections indicate that Southern Downs - East will add 42 residents by 2041, starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current rates of residential construction suggest that housing supply will easily accommodate this demand, establishing positive conditions for buyers and potentially allowing growth to outpace current predictions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Southern Downs - East, worth an estimated $25 million. A further 119 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $51.5 billion. 36 are already under construction and 60 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and energy. 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 in local infrastructure, major developments, and planning initiatives are crucial drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 11 projects that are expected to impact the local community. Key initiatives include the Warwick Solar Farm, the Warwick Industrial Estate Water Recycling Pipeline, the Aleva Estate Residential Development, and the Warwick Saleyards Redevelopment Project, with the most relevant ones detailed in the list below.
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Elbow Valley Beef - Canning Downs South Feedlot Expansion
Staged expansion of the Canning Downs South feedlot, operated by Elbow Valley Beef near Warwick in the Southern Downs. The project increased capacity from 2,400 to 9,400 standard cattle units through construction of six purpose-built cattle housing sheds, including a 480-metre-long structure, completed progressively between 2019 and early 2025. The shed system supports a full-Wagyu and Angus feeding operation under the Sir Harry Wagyu brand, improving animal welfare and reducing environmental impact through covered housing, deepened effluent management, and associated road upgrades on Barlows Gate Road.
The Rose Estate Residential Subdivision
A concept plan for a 411 lot residential subdivision on 38.85ha, with lots ranging from 450m2 to 1,032m2 (average 589.6m2), located in the SEQld Western Growth Corridor approximately 4 minutes drive from Warwick town centre. The site was offered for sale via Expressions of Interest (closed May 2025) and remains listed for sale without a disclosed price. No development application has been lodged. Warwick is experiencing strong housing demand, with median house prices rising 16% in 12 months and a vacancy rate of 0.3%.
Warwick Industrial Estate Water Recycling Pipeline
The Warwick Industrial Estate Water Recycling Pipeline project involves the design and construction of a dedicated recycled water distribution pipeline network to deliver high-quality treated effluent from the local wastewater treatment plant directly to industrial lots within the Warwick Industrial Estate. The infrastructure will provide reliable non-potable water supplies for manufacturing, cooling, and processing operations while preserving drinking water security for the broader Southern Downs region.
Aleva Estate Residential Development
Master-planned residential estate in Warwick offering large residential blocks with elevated views and walking distance to Warwick town centre. Development by UKL Developments features lot sizes from 533m2 to 1219m2 with prices from $199,000. The estate offers a rural setting with modern amenities and a great community feel.
The Crossroads Development
A mixed-use development offering 17 lifestyle apartments with integrated workshop spaces, designed for hobbies, tools, and machinery storage. Features 1 bedroom mezzanine apartments with 30m2 office space and 130m2 workshop areas. Commercial spaces from 166m2-500m2 available independently or with apartments. Includes entertainment hub at front of precinct.
Warwick Saleyards Redevelopment Project
Major redevelopment of the historic Warwick Saleyards to deliver modernised livestock selling facilities, addressing animal welfare and workplace health and safety standards. The 7.5 million AUD upgrade features 120 selling pens, 35 holding pens, overhead agent catwalks, new loading ramps, water troughs, and site safety improvements.
Warwick Home & Co Retail Centre
A fully refurbished 2,522sqm large format retail centre completed in March 2025, anchored by national tenants Repco and Choice The Discount Store. The centre was transformed from a former Bunnings warehouse and features 41 on-grade car spaces. Stage Two development is underway with DA approval imminent for an additional 1,895sqm retail centre with 46 car parks, pre-committed to SNAP Fitness and other national retailers. Located on Warwick's main thoroughfare with excellent visibility and access via three street frontages.
Sovereign Downs Estate
Premium residential estate development on the outskirts of Warwick featuring modern homes and community facilities. The estate is designed to provide quality housing options for families looking to move to the growing Warwick region. Features include landscaped parks, walking trails and proximity to schools and shopping.
2,396 residents of Southern Downs - East are employed, from a labour force of 2,467. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 61.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,070, about 87% 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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The local workforce in Southern Downs - East is evenly distributed between white and blue collar occupations across a range of industries, featuring an unemployment rate of only 2.9% and estimated job growth of 1.1% over the prior year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,396, while the unemployment rate remained 1.0% below the 3.9% recorded in Regional Qld. Workforce participation is slightly soft at 61.8% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data shows that a moderate 17.3% of the working population worked from home, though this figure may have been affected by pandemic-related lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The local workforce is heavily concentrated in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with its share of employment reaching 4.8 times the regional proportion. Conversely, health care & social assistance is underrepresented locally, accounting for 12.5% of employment compared to 16.1% across the region. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests that local job opportunities are relatively scarce. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the area experienced a 1.1% increase in employment alongside a 2.3% expansion of the labor force over the 12-month period, which led to a 1.1 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1%, the labor force grow by 0.3%, and unemployment tick up by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context for future demand in Southern Downs - East. These five- and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industries will grow at different rates. Applying these national trends to the employment distribution of Southern Downs - East indicates that local employment could grow by 5.4% over five years and 11.8% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection for illustration that does not account for local population trends.
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Median household income in Southern Downs - East is $1,244 a week (about $65,000 a year), with median personal income at $604 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,406 a year against an average of $51,023. 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 the most recent postcode ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the Southern Downs - East SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $43,406 and an average income of $51,023. These numbers are below the national benchmarks and contrast with a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593 in Regional Qld. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $48,337 for the median and $56,819 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in Southern Downs - East all rank between the 12th and 16th percentiles across the country.
Looking at income brackets, 28.8% of the population (1,343 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the broader region where 31.7% fall into this bracket. Although residents retain 88.4% of their income due to modest housing expenses, the area's total disposable income sits at the 21st percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Southern Downs - East had 1,619 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 15% rented and 51% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $240 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,386 a month. Rent absorbs 19.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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During the most recent Census, the housing stock in Southern Downs - East was made up of 99.0% separate houses and 1.0% other types of housing, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or alternative structures, compared to Regional Qld which had 76.4% separate houses and 23.6% other housing types. Home ownership was notably higher in Southern Downs - East at 51.0% compared to Regional Qld, with the remaining homes being mortgaged (33.8%) or occupied by renters (15.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $1,386, which is lower than the Regional Qld average, while the median weekly rent was $240, compared to Regional Qld averages of $1,655 and $345 respectively.
On a national level, mortgage payments in Southern Downs - East are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are significantly below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Southern Downs - East counted 1,619 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,733 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 40% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 74.4%, consisting of couples without children at 39.6%, couples with children at 25.4%, and single parent households at 8.3%. The remaining 25.6% are non-family households, which consist of lone persons at 23.5% and group households at 2.3%. The median household size of 2.4 people is slightly under the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
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17.0% of adults in Southern Downs - East hold a university qualification, including 12.0% with a bachelor degree and 2.9% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 82% of areas nationally. A further 30.3% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 217 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 955 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 in the area lags behind, with the university qualification rate of 17.0% sitting well below the national average of 30.4%. This highlights both an area of need and an opportunity for focused educational programs. Among those with higher education, Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 39.4% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.1% and certificates at 30.3%. There is strong engagement in learning throughout the community, with 25.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.
Within this student group, primary school students make up 10.4%, secondary students account for 9.2%, and tertiary students comprise 2.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Southern Downs - East means driving: households keep an average of 1.9 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport data shows 5 active stops within Southern Downs - East, which are serviced by a combination of buses. These stops accommodate 1 distinct routes that provide a total of 10 passenger trips each week. Transport connection options are limited, with residents living an average of 8189 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the district, with private cars being the primary mode of travel at 92%, followed by walking at 6%. Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.9 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average.
Around 17.3% of working residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules. Service frequency on local transport routes averages 1 trips per day, which translates to approximately 2 weekly trips at each individual stop.
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64.8% of residents in Southern Downs - East report no long-term health condition. 6.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Southern Downs - East experiences notable health challenges based on AreaSearch's evaluation of death rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with common ailments affecting both younger and older cohorts, alongside an exceptionally low private health insurance rate of approximately 46% of the population (~2,151 people). This rate is lower than the 52.5% observed across Regional Qld and the national benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical diagnoses in the area, affecting 10.6 and 7.7% of the population respectively, while 64.8% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Working-age residents experience chronic health conditions at rates above the average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 29.1% of the population (1,357 people), which exceeds the Regional Qld average of 20.4%. However, health outcomes for these seniors are above average, with national performance metrics surpassing those of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Southern Downs - East is largely Australian-born, at 91.6% of residents, with 2.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.6%) and English (31.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Southern Downs - East is below average, with citizens making up 90.7% of the population, 91.6% of residents born in Australia, and 97.7% of households speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 68.1% of the population, which is higher than the 52.2% recorded across Regional Qld. In terms of parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Southern Downs - East are Australian at 31.6% (well above the regional average of 26.5%), English at 31.4%, and Irish at 11.6%. There are also distinct variations in other backgrounds: Scottish ancestry is elevated at 9.6% of the population (compared to 7.8% regionally), German stands at 5.5% (compared to 4.7%), and Australian Aboriginal residents make up 2.4% (compared to 3.9% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Southern Downs - East is 51, older than 92% of areas nationally. 16.9% 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 in Southern Downs - East is 51, which is higher than the Regional Qld median of 41 and the national median of 38 years. Compared to the Regional Qld average, there is a high concentration of residents in the 65 - 74 age bracket (17.7% locally) and a low concentration of 25 - 34 year-olds (7.2%). This 65 - 74 group is also well above the national share of 9.4%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort grew from 7.2% to 8.6% of the population, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 11.4% to 9.4% and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 14.3% to 12.8%.
Looking forward to 2041, demographic projections point to major changes in the local age structure, with the 85+ group projected to expand by 80 people (62%) from 129 to 210. Seniors aged 65+ are expected to account for 67% of the total population growth, highlighting the aging trend, while population numbers in the 45 to 54 and 35 to 44 cohorts are projected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Southern Downs - East
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 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 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 — 209 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,360 at the 2021 Census → 4,666 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 (307031185). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.