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Southport - North has an estimated 20,260 residents, up from 17,891 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,369 people, or 13.2%. Growth has averaged 2.6% a year over five years, faster than 81% of areas nationally. 693 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 2,628 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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Southport - North has a population of approximately 20,260 according to calculations from May 2026. This indicates a rise of 2,369 residents (13.2%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 17,891 individuals. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 20,260 alongside 693 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 2,627 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quarter of national areas analyzed by AreaSearch. The growth rate of 13.2% since the 2021 census outpaced both the broader SA3 region (7.3%) and the Rest of Qld, indicating a leading expansion rate for the area.
This demographic expansion was mostly fueled by net overseas migration, which acted as the sole source of population increases in the latest intervals. Projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline by ABS and Geoscience Australia are utilized by AreaSearch. For SA2 regions excluded from this dataset, or for periods past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government published in 2023 and anchored on 2021 data are used. Because these state-level figures lack age-specific details, AreaSearch allocates cohort growth weightings based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections with a 2022 base year. Based on these anticipated demographic trends, the area is projected to experience substantial growth that ranks in the highest 10 percent of non-metropolitan locations nationwide, gaining 9,546 residents by 2041 compared to the latest annual ERP statistics, which represents a total increase of 47.1% over the 16 years.
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600 new dwellings have been approved in Southport - North over the past five years, an average of 120 a year. That places the area in the 90th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 47 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 11% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 242, 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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Approvals for residential properties in Southport - North have averaged about 120 per year, which sums to 600 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 222 registered approvals. With an average of 4.1 individuals moving to the community for every home constructed over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping new supply, which typically drives up property prices and intensifies buyer competition, even as new construction averages $207,000 in value, which sits below the regional average and points to more economical housing opportunities.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $155.0 million have been documented during the current financial year, showing robust local business investment. Compared with the Rest of Qld, Southport - North exhibits somewhat higher construction levels, running 35.0% above the regional per capita average over the 5 year period, which offers options to buyers while underpinning current property values, even as development momentum has slowed lately. The composition of new residential projects consists of 11.0% freestanding houses and 89.0% multi-dwelling units like townhouses or apartments. This emphasis on medium and high-density housing provides affordable entry points that appeal to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. Having approximately 2567 people per approval highlights the mature and established status of Southport - North. Projecting forward, Southport - North is forecast to add 9,546 inhabitants by 2041, relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If current building rates persist, residential supply may not keep pace with population expansion, which could exacerbate buyer competition and support price appreciation.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 28 current infrastructure and development projects inside Southport - North, worth an estimated $9.87 billion. A further 135 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $46.6 billion. 64 are already under construction and 86 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and health & medical. 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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Developments in local infrastructure, major construction works, and planning updates are key drivers of regional performance. In total, AreaSearch has highlighted 51 projects that are likely to influence the area. Prominent developments include Southport Supportive Housing Project, Soma, Marine Quarter - Scenic Tower, and Granton Tower, 4 Railway Street Southport, with the following list highlighting those of greatest interest.
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Southport Supportive Housing Project
Queensland Government high-rise supportive housing project delivering more than 200 social and affordable homes at Southport, including studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. The project includes onsite wraparound support services, tenancy management, communal areas, support spaces and ground-floor commercial space for people at risk of or experiencing homelessness on the Gold Coast.
Garden Street Southport Aged Care & Retirement
A 20-storey mixed-use aged care and retirement village on a 1,270 square metre corner site in central Southport, two blocks from the Broadwater Parklands. The development comprises 38 residential care facility units, 16 NDIS/SDA units, and 22 independent living units (76 total). The ground floor includes four retail and healthcare tenancies fronting Garden Street, with three levels of car parking (77 spaces) and two levels of office space above. Level six features communal recreational amenity including a cinema, conference area, games room, meeting rooms, and gym.The project is designed to capitalise on proximity to an existing private hospital and broader healthcare services in the Southport CBD.
Southport Priority Development Area
The Southport Priority Development Area (PDA) encompasses 198.3 hectares of the Gold Coast CBD, declared on 4 October 2013 under the Economic Development Act 2012. It includes the former Gold Coast Hospital site, Broadwater Parklands, and surrounding residential and commercial land. The Development Scheme, last amended in July 2022, provides a streamlined planning framework for mixed-use redevelopment spanning residential, retail, commercial, financial, educational, and community uses. A Special Entertainment Precinct (SEP) was incorporated into the scheme in 2022, fostering live music venues compatible with residential growth in the CBD precinct.A full review of the Development Scheme was publicly consulted in late 2022 and is currently being drafted; a revised masterplan was anticipated in 2025. A proposed 'use it or lose it' policy to reduce development approval periods from five to three years without renewal options is under consideration to combat land banking, which remains a significant challenge across the precinct. City of Gold Coast Council assesses all development applications within the PDA against the Development Scheme.
RDX Lumina
RDX Lumina is a state-of-the-art health, research, and innovation facility within the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct. Completed in February 2026, the 154 million dollar building features eight levels of specialized space, including the world-first Neutex Image-guided Therapy Surgery and Robotics Training Centre. It supports medical research, clinical trials, and biotechnology innovation, and is physically connected to the Gold Coast Private Hospital via a dedicated bridge link. The facility targets a 6-Star Green Star rating and serves as a primary hub for life sciences and health technology in Queensland.
RDX Lumina - Life Sciences Centre
RDX Lumina is a $154 million life sciences, health research and innovation facility in the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct. The building provides more than 12,000 sqm of commercial, clinical, laboratory, consulting and collaboration space, including specialist PC2 labs, digital health-ready facilities, high-speed fibre access, shared amenities and a proposed direct bridge link to Gold Coast Private Hospital. Practical completion was reported in February 2026, with the centre intended to support health, medtech, biotech, clinical research and advanced technology-assisted health services.
Marine Quarter Scenic Tower
Marine Quarter Scenic Tower is the second residential tower within the Marine Quarter waterfront precinct overlooking Broadwater Parklands in Southport. The revised 35-storey tower will deliver 263 apartments with resort-style resident amenities, ground floor retail activation and direct access to the Broadwater. Construction is underway following redesign changes to address challenging groundwater conditions and updates continue to be published by the developer.
Gold Coast Social Housing - Southport and Miami Developments
A series of government-backed social and affordable housing projects across the Gold Coast. Key developments include 30 affordable homes at Miami (Seachange Miami) and 37 at Southport nearing completion, plus a major 200-home supportive housing project in Southport backed by the Housing Australia Future Fund. These units serve seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income households.
Marine Quarter - Scenic Tower
34-level waterfront apartment tower forming the second and final stage of BuildCap's Marine Quarter precinct on the Southport Broadwater. Known as MQII Scenic Tower, the building delivers 153 premium residences with Broadwater and parkland views, designed by WallaceBrice Architecture. Resort-style amenities include a rooftop pool, residents lounge, alfresco dining, studio gym, and ground-level garden spaces. The only approved residential development on the Broadwater Parklands. Tower 1 (Oceanic Tower, 105 apartments) was completed in late 2024.Construction of Tower 2 commenced in early 2025 with builder SunBuilt appointed following protracted delays related to groundwater conditions and the earlier collapse of original builder GCB Constructions.
11,368 residents of Southport - North are employed, from a labour force of 12,018. Unemployment sits at 5.4%, with participation at 64.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 29,760, about 147% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The workforce in Southport - North is highly educated, showing strong representations in essential services, an unemployment rate of 5.4%, and an estimated job growth of 4.3% over the prior year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 11,368, with the local unemployment rate sitting 1.5% higher than the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, while the participation rate matched the Regional Qld benchmark of 64.3%. Census statistics indicate that a modest 9.6% of the workforce operated from home, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions during that period should be kept in mind.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade. There is a particularly high concentration of workers in accommodation & food, where employment is 1.9 times the regional standard. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented, employing just 0.4% of the Southport - North workforce compared to 4.5% across Regional Qld. Recording 1.5 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, the locality serves as a major employment center, offering more positions than resident workers and drawing commuters from neighboring suburbs. AreaSearch evaluated SALM and ABS data to show that employment rose by 4.3% and the labour force grew by 3.3% during the 12 months to March 2026, which caused unemployment to drop by 0.9 percentage points. By comparison, Regional Qld saw employment grow by 0.1% and the labour force expand by 0.3%, leading to a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia released national employment forecasts in May-25 that provide additional context for anticipated job demand in Southport - North. These forecasts span five and ten year horizons and were aligned with the local employment structure to project growth trends. National employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, but expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sectoral forecasts are applied to the employment composition of Southport - North, local employment is projected to rise by 6.8% over five years and by 14.0% over ten years. This calculation represents a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not incorporate localized population projections.
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Median household income in Southport - North is $1,193 a week (about $62,000 a year), with median personal income at $652 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,003 a year against an average of $57,876. 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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Incomes within the Southport - North SA2 are below the national average based on financial year 2023 ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch. Taxpayers in the Southport - North SA2 recorded a median income of $47,003 and an average income of $57,876, compared to Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 and $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be roughly $52,343 for the median and $64,451 for the average. Census data places household, family, and personal incomes in Southport - North between the 12th and 19th percentiles nationwide.
A significant 30.7% of the population (6,219 individuals) earn between $800 - 1,499, which contrasts with the broader region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is most common at 31.7%. Financial pressure from housing is high, with just 72.6% of income remaining after costs, placing the area in the 6th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Southport - North had 7,827 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 14% detached houses and 71% apartments. 13% are owned with a mortgage, 71% rented and 16% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,459 a month. Rent absorbs 33.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing types in Southport - North at the time of the last Census consisted of 13.5% freestanding houses and 86.5% other dwelling types such as apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative residences, compared to Regional Qld where houses made up 76.4% and other options made up 23.6%. Home ownership in Southport - North trailed the Regional Qld rate, standing at 16.3%, while the remaining homes were mortgaged (13.2%) or rented (70.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,459 was notably below the Regional Qld average of $1,655, whereas the median weekly rent of $400 sat above the Regional Qld average of $345.
On a national level, Southport - North's mortgage payments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, but rental costs exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Southport - North counted 7,827 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,863 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 11% are couples with children, fewer than in 97% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 39% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of households at 50.6%, which includes 11.2% couples with children, 26.1% couples without children, and 11.2% single parent households. Non-family households represent the remaining 49.4%, consisting of lone person households at 38.6% and group living situations at 10.9%. The median household size of 2.0 people is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.9% of adults in Southport - North hold a university qualification, including 21.1% with a bachelor degree and 7.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.2% hold a vocational qualification. 12 schools serve the area, with 7,177 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,038 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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Levels of education in Southport - North are notably higher than regional baselines, with 30.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree compared to 20.6% in Rest of Qld and 25.4% across the SA4 region. This educational profile positions the community well for professional and knowledge-based work. Bachelor degrees are held by 21.1% of the population, followed by postgraduate degrees at 7.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational and technical training is also common, with 34.8% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications such as advanced diplomas (13.6%) and certificates (21.2%).
A high level of educational participation is present, with 34.7% of residents currently undertaking formal studies. This group comprises 15.8% in tertiary systems, 4.9% in high schools, and 4.8% in primary schools.
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Public transport in Southport - North reaches 77 stops on 18 routes, timetabled for about 3,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.7 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 statistics show 77 active transit stops in Southport - North, consisting of light rail and bus options. These stops are served by 18 different routes that provide a total of 3,534 passenger trips per week. Transit access is high, with the average distance to a stop being 154 meters. Because the area is mostly residential, many residents travel outside the suburb for work, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 73% and walking accounting for 10%. Average vehicle ownership is 0.7 per household, which is below the regional average.
A low 9.6% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data that may be affected by COVID-19 rules. The average frequency of service is 504 daily trips across all active routes, which represents approximately 45 weekly trips for each individual transit stop.
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67.7% of residents in Southport - North report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 82% of areas nationally. 7.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.2 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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Data on health indicates notable difficulties for Southport - North, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of death rates and chronic illness rates, which show a high prevalence of health conditions among both younger and older demographics, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at roughly 48% of the population (~9,765 people). This is below the Regional Qld level of 52.5% and the national standard of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most prevalent medical issues locally, affecting 10.2 and 7.5% of the population, respectively, while 67.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Health profiles among working-age residents are generally typical. The population includes 16.4% of residents aged 65 and older (3,320 people), which is lower than the 20.4% recorded in Regional Qld. Health outcomes for seniors present some challenges, with national rankings aligning closely with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
43.3% of Southport - North residents were born overseas and 28.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 81% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.4%) and Australian (18.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Southport - North exhibits high levels of cultural diversity, with 28.6% of residents using a non-English language at home and 43.3% of the population born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 41.6% of the population. The most distinct relative difference is in the Other category, which represents 1.5% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld. Looking at ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplace, the primary ancestries in Southport - North are English at 25.4% of the population, Australian at 18.8% (which is below the regional average of 26.5%), and Other at 13.4% (which sits higher than the regional average of 6.9%).
Specific differences in ethnic representation also show Korean ancestry overrepresented at 2.3% of Southport - North (compared to 0.2% regionally), New Zealand at 1.3% (compared to 0.9%), and Maori at 1.5% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Southport - North is 34, younger than 79% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 43.4% 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 34 years in Southport - North is lower than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national median of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, Southport - North contains a higher proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (26.0%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (4.6%). This concentration of 25 - 34 year-olds is higher than the national figure of 14.6%. Rejuvenation has occurred since the 2021 Census, with the median age dropping from 35 to 34 years. The 25 to 34 demographic expanded from 21.4% to 26.0% of the population, and the 35 to 44 age cohort rose from 11.9% to 13.3%.
In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 10.7% to 9.1% and the 5 to 14 age bracket declined from 6.1% to 4.6%. By 2041, Southport - North is projected to experience major changes in its age profile, led by a 65% increase in the 25 to 34 demographic (an extra 3,406 people), growing from 5,271 to 8,678 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Southport - North
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 28 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 — 693 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (17,891 at the 2021 Census → 20,260 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 (309091540). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.