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Southern Downs - East has an estimated 4,668 residents, up from 4,360 at the 2021 Census — a change of 308 people, or 7.1%. 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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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Southern Downs - East stands at approximately 4,668 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 308 people (7.1%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 4,360 people. This adjustment is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 4,630 as of June 2025 alongside 209 validated new addresses registered following the Census. Consequently, population density settles at 2.9 persons per square kilometer, ensuring substantial space per person. With a 7.1% expansion rate since the 2021 census, Southern Downs - East outperformed both the SA4 region (5.0%) and the SA3 area, positioning it as a regional growth frontrunner.
Net gains were heavily underpinned by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 88.7% of the overall population increase in recent times. Projections for each SA2 district rely on ABS/Geoscience Australia models released in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year). For unlisted SA2 zones and periods beyond 2032, Queensland State Government SA2 projections released in 2023 (utilising 2021 data) are integrated instead. Because state projections lack age bracket breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates proportional cohort weightings derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 (based on 2022 data). Long-term demographic forecasts place the region within the bottom quartile of national non-metropolitan growth, anticipating an influx of 63 persons to 2041 according to the latest annual ERP statistics, representing a 0.5% total increase across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
153 new dwellings have been approved in Southern Downs - East over the past five years, an average of 30 a year. That places the area in the 65th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 31 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 94% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential planning permits in Southern Downs - East average approximately 30 dwellings annually, totaling 153 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). With an estimated 1.9 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), demand and supply remain evenly balanced to sustain stable market conditions. Furthermore, average construction costs for new dwellings sit at $360,000—below regional benchmarks—providing relatively affordable options for purchasers. In addition, $2.3 million in commercial approvals was logged during this financial year, underscoring an emphasis primarily on residential building.
Building activity in Southern Downs - East is comparatively robust when measured against Rest of Qld, standing 46.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period, which supports local real estate values while giving buyers ample options. Detached dwellings represent 94.0% of recent approvals compared to 6.0% attached dwellings, reinforcing the low-density nature of the area and appealing to families seeking spacious homes. With roughly 125 people per approval, the locality exhibits clear characteristics of an expanding district. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate, long-term projections indicate that Southern Downs - East will add 25 residents by 2041. Given prevailing rates of home building, dwelling additions appear well-positioned to satisfy incoming demand, offering advantageous conditions for purchasers and potentially facilitating expansion beyond current baseline projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Southern Downs - East, worth an estimated $25 million. A further 118 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 61 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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Strategic infrastructure developments, major planning schemes, and local investments play a critical role in shaping regional trajectories. AreaSearch has pinpointed 11 major projects expected to influence the locality. Key initiatives among these include the Warwick Solar Farm, Warwick Industrial Estate Water Recycling Pipeline, Aleva Estate Residential Development, and Warwick Saleyards Redevelopment Project, with detailed profiles of the most influential works provided 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 61.9%. 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 4,073, 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 labour market across Southern Downs - East features a balanced distribution between blue and white collar positions across a wide range of industries, maintaining a low unemployment rate of 2.9% alongside a 1.1% increase in employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 2,396, keeping the local jobless rate 1.0% below Regional Qld's 3.9%, though labour force participation remains somewhat subdued at 61.9% relative to 64.2% across Regional Qld. Census records also indicate that 17.3% of workers operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by Covid-19 lockdown measures.
Local employment is predominantly concentrated in agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The agricultural sector is exceptionally prominent, employing residents at 4.8 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for 12.5% of the local workforce, trailing the Regional Qld benchmark of 16.1%. A comparison between local resident workers and the Census working population indicates a relatively constrained volume of internal job opportunities. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures shows that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 1.1% while the labour pool grew by 2.3%, leading to an unemployment rise by 1.1 percentage points. Across Regional Qld over the same timeframe, employment inched up 0.1%, the workforce rose 0.3%, and unemployment rose 0.1 percentage points. Future workforce demand can be gauged via Jobs and Skills Australia national projections from Mar-26, which map five- and ten-year sectoral outlooks against the area's economic base. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across industries. Applying these sector-specific trajectories to the local occupational structure indicates that employment in Southern Downs - East could expand by 5.4% over five years and 11.8% over ten years (note that this represents an illustrative weighting extrapolation rather than a local demographic forecast).
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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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Postcode-level data from the ATO for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicates that earnings in Southern Downs - East SA2 track below national benchmarks, recording a median income of $43,406 and an average of $51,023. These figures trail Regional Qld, which recorded a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $48,337 (median) and $56,819 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the Census 2021 shows that family, personal, and household earnings all sit between the 12th and 16th percentiles nationally.
Looking at income distributions, the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket accounts for 28.8% of local earners (1,344 individuals), closely aligning with the 31.7% observed in the metropolitan zone. Although residents retain 88.4% of their earnings after housing expenses, overall 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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According to the latest Census, standalone houses made up 99.0% of the dwelling stock in Southern Downs - East, while semi-detached properties, apartments, and other housing forms constituted 1.0%, in contrast to Regional Qld where houses accounted for 76.4% and other dwellings made up 23.6%. Outright homeownership was exceptionally high at 51.0%, well above regional norms, while mortgaged properties stood at 33.8% and rental housing comprised 15.2%. Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $1,386 and median weekly rents sat at $240, significantly below the respective Regional Qld figures of $1,655 and $345.
On a national scale, local mortgage commitments remain well under the Australian median of $1,863, with rental costs trailing the national benchmark 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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Family households represent the vast majority of local living arrangements at 74.4%, comprising couples without children (39.6%), couples with children (25.4%), and single parent families (8.3%). Non-family arrangements account for the remaining 25.6%, consisting of lone person households (23.5%) alongside group households (2.3%). The median household size stands at 2.4 people, slightly below the Regional Qld standard of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
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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Tertiary attainment in the area is comparatively low, with university qualifications held by 17.0% of residents versus 30.4% across Australia, presenting a notable focus area for future educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher education credential at 12.0%, with postgraduate qualifications at 2.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. In contrast, technical and vocational training is widely prevalent, with 39.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, broken down into certificates (30.3%) and advanced diplomas (9.1%). Current participation in formal study is strong, encompassing 25.7% of the local population.
Within this cohort, 10.4% attend primary school, 9.2% are enrolled in secondary education, and 2.0% are undertaking tertiary studies.
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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 transit infrastructure within Southern Downs - East comprises 5 active transport stops providing bus services. A single network route (1 individual routes) serves these stops to deliver 10 weekly passenger trips. Transit access remains constrained, with local residents situated an average of 8189 meters from the nearest stop. Given the residential orientation of the area, outward commuting is standard; private vehicles account for 92% of travel, while 6% of commuters walk. Average vehicle ownership is 1.9 per dwelling, outperforming the regional baseline. Additionally, 17.3% of workers operated from home during the 2021 Census, a figure potentially impacted by COVID-19.
Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 1 trips per day across the network, translating to approximately 2 weekly trips per 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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Analysis of chronic conditions and mortality statistics by AreaSearch highlights notable healthcare challenges in Southern Downs - East, where long-term conditions show elevated prevalence across younger and older demographics alike. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is notably low at approximately 46% of the population (~2,151 people), trailing both Regional Qld (52.5%) and the national benchmark (55.7%). Arthritis and asthma are the most widespread chronic ailments locally, affecting 10.6 and 7.7% of the population, respectively, while 64.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Working-age cohorts experience higher-than-average rates of long-term conditions. Individuals aged 65 and over constitute 29.6% of residents (1,383 people), higher than the 20.3% observed in Regional Qld, with local seniors achieving above-average health results that outperform national averages.
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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Demographic indicators reflect a relatively uniform cultural composition across Southern Downs - East, where 90.7% of residents hold Australian citizenship, 91.6% were born domestically, and 97.7% speak only English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 68.1% of the community compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. When assessing parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Southern Downs - East are Australian (31.6%, compared to the regional figure of 26.5%), English (31.4%), and Irish (11.6%). Other ancestral lineages show distinct patterns relative to regional norms: Scottish ancestry stands higher at 9.6% (vs 7.8% regionally) and German at 5.5% (vs 4.7%), while Australian Aboriginal heritage represents 2.4% (vs 3.9% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Southern Downs - East is 51, older than 92% of areas nationally. 17.3% 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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Southern Downs - East exhibits an older age structure than much of the surrounding region. Older adults and retirees (65+) comprise 29.6% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 20.4% across Regional Qld, whereas young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) account for 15.4% versus 25.5% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 51, matching the level recorded during the 2021 Census, which exceeds the Regional Qld median of 41 and the national Census benchmark of 38. The share of residents in retiree and elderly cohorts expanded from 26.7% at the Census to an estimated 29.6%.
Projections out to 2041 suggest these older cohorts will see the largest expansion, adding 165 residents (12%) to reach 1,548, while younger cohorts, children, and middle-aged groups are forecast to contract.
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 Oct 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 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 Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,360 at the 2021 Census → 4,668 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 Aug 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.