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Southport - South has an estimated 20,304 residents, up from 18,893 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,411 people, or 7.5%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. 588 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 3,053 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Southport - South stands at approximately 20,304 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,411 individuals (7.5%) from the 18,893 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated utilizing the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 20,247 and incorporating 588 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population level translates to a density of 3,053 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest tier of all areas evaluated nationwide by AreaSearch.
The growth rate of 7.5% since the 2021 Census outpaced the broader SA3 region's 7.3%, establishing the suburb as a local growth frontrunner. This population gain was almost exclusively driven by overseas migration, which served as the singular source of population growth in recent times. Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 area. In instances where these projections are unavailable, or for periods extending beyond 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (derived from 2021 baseline data) are used. Because the state-level figures do not include breakdowns by age brackets, AreaSearch allocates growth weightings across age cohorts using the ABS Greater Capital Region projections published in 2023 and based on 2022 data. Looking at demographic trajectories, the area is projected to experience substantial population growth within the top quartile of regional locations nationwide. The suburb is anticipated to grow by 5,669 residents by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP statistics, which represents a total increase of 27.6% over this 16-year timeframe.
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691 new dwellings have been approved in Southport - South over the past five years, an average of 138 a year. That places the area in the 78th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 121 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 13% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 590, 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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Southport - South averages approximately 138 dwelling approvals annually, with 691 residential properties approved during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, and a further 541 approved during the current FY-26 period. Over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, the local population grew by an average of 1.7 residents for every new dwelling constructed, indicating that supply and demand are well aligned, which underpins stable market dynamics. Newly built properties have an average construction cost of $386,000. Additionally, commercial development approvals reached $54.7 million in the current financial year, indicating a high level of commercial investment in the area.
When compared to the Rest of Qld, construction activity in Southport - South is elevated, tracking 48.0% above the regional per-capita average over the 5-year timeframe. This volume offers buyers choice while bolstering established property values, even though development rates have slowed down lately. The recent mix of constructed dwellings consists of 13.0% detached houses and 87.0% semi-detached properties, townhouses, or apartments. This emphasis on high-density residential projects provides cheaper buying options and caters to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This trend is a major shift from the traditional local property mix, which currently consists of 35.0% houses, reflecting a scarcity of vacant land suitable for subdivision and a shift toward modern lifestyle needs and cost-effective housing options. The ratio of approximately 269 individuals for each residential approval highlights a developing local market. Projecting forward, the population of Southport - South is expected to rise by 5,612 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If the current pace of construction is maintained, the supply of new dwellings may lag behind this population influx, which could intensify competition among home buyers and stimulate stronger appreciation in property values.
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AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Southport - South, worth an estimated $990 million. A further 137 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $49.4 billion. 61 are already under construction and 83 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning decisions represent some of the most significant drivers of local growth. AreaSearch has identified a total of 32 projects that are expected to impact the suburb. Notable developments include Paradiso Place, Monarch Place - Imperial Square Stage 2, Griffith University Village Student Accommodation Tower, and Quest Southport, with the following list outlining the projects most relevant to the area.
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Quest Southport
A $50 million, 10-storey serviced apartment hotel project by Quest Apartment Hotels featuring 90 modern units, a state-of-the-art gym, and a rooftop pool. The project is being delivered by ADCO Constructions and Westpoint Constructions, serving as a key part of Ascott Limited's expansion strategy on the Gold Coast. Completion is slated for mid-2026.
Southport - Nerang Street Revitalisation
A City of Gold Coast Council placemaking and streetscape upgrade project for Nerang Street, the main street of the Southport CBD. The project aims to revitalise the historic commercial strip through improved pedestrian amenity, public realm enhancements, street furniture, lighting, and landscaping to create a more activated and liveable city centre.
Monarch Place - Imperial Square Stage 2
Monarch Place is the $450 million second stage of the landmark $3.8 billion Imperial Square masterplan in Southport. The development features a 30-level tower comprising 237 luxury apartments, including high-end penthouses and sky homes. The project integrates diverse uses with a dedicated medical level featuring 23 suites, 63 hotel rooms on Level 5, and a ground-floor retail precinct with 12 shops. A standout feature is the 4,000sqm Level 6 amenity deck which includes a 600sqm lagoon-style pool, residents' bar, ballroom, cinema, and a golf simulator.Residents also gain access to the exclusive Monarch Club lifestyle assets, including a luxury cruiser and a fleet of electric vehicles.
Griffith University Village Student Accommodation Tower
Campus Living Villages is delivering a new multi-storey purpose-built student accommodation tower at Griffith University Village on the Gold Coast campus. The project adds about 459 to 460 beds in studio, two-bedroom and accessible units, with new indoor and outdoor communal amenities including an expanded village green, resort-style swimming pool, gym, laundry, study and collaboration spaces. Construction commenced in August 2024 and completion is expected later in 2026.
21 Minnie Street Affordable Housing
A medium-rise residential development featuring 30 social and affordable housing units designed for vulnerable and low-to-moderate income residents. The project consists of one and two-bedroom apartments across seven levels, incorporating subtropical, climate-responsive design elements. Key features include communal terraces on level one and the rooftop to foster community connection within the Southport CBD catchment.
Eden Garden Residences
Eden Garden Residences is a boutique residential-only development featuring 54 spacious two- and three-bedroom apartments across eight levels in Southport. Designed by BDA Architecture, the project includes a communal rooftop terrace with teppanyaki kitchen, 270-degree views of the Gold Coast coastline and city skyline, a gymnasium, and private balconies. The building design features modern, softly curved balconies and vertical blade walls with a material palette of light textured face brick and rendered concrete.
20 Queen Street Southport Apartments
20-storey mixed-use tower development in Southport CBD featuring 180 apartments with ground floor retail space. MRCB development includes communal spaces, parking facilities, and modern residential accommodation targeting the growing residential demand in the Gold Coast's central business district. Previously known as the Sundale Motel site redevelopment.
Brighton on the Park Southport
Brighton on the Park is a luxury boutique residential development featuring 12 expansive half-floor apartments. The project offers home-sized three-bedroom residences ranging from 247 to 300 square meters, designed to overlook James Overell Park. Residents have access to premium amenities including a rooftop pool with day beds, a fully equipped gym, and multiple lounge areas with panoramic views of the Nerang River and Gold Coast skyline.
10,882 residents of Southport - South are employed, from a labour force of 11,418. Unemployment sits at 4.7%, with participation at 63.5%. 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 18,068, about 89% 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 Southport - South is highly educated, with a strong representation in the hospitality and tourism sectors. The unemployment rate sits at 4.7%, and employment expanded by an estimated 3.6% over the preceding year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 10,882, while the local unemployment rate was 0.8% higher than the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%. The labor force participation rate is very close to the Regional Qld figure of 64.3%. Census data indicates that a low proportion of residents, 13.1%, worked from home, although this figure should be interpreted in the context of pandemic-related lockdown measures.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade. The workforce is highly specialized in accommodation & food, showing an employment concentration that is 1.6 times the regional benchmark. In contrast, the agriculture, forestry & fishing industry is underrepresented, employing just 0.4% of the workforce compared to the regional average of 4.5%. This predominantly residential suburb offers few local jobs relative to its size, as shown by the imbalance between the census count of local jobs and the size of the resident workforce. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that over the past twelve months, employment rose by 3.6% while the labour force grew by 3.2%, leading to a 0.3 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. Regional Qld showed different trends, with employment growing by 0.1% and the labour force increasing by 0.3%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide additional context for anticipated future demand in Southport - South. These forecasts span five and ten-year intervals and have been overlaid with local employment data to estimate regional growth trajectories. The national outlook projects employment to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry-specific projections are applied to Southport - South's current employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
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Median household income in Southport - South is $1,362 a week (about $71,000 a year), with median personal income at $680 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,075 a year against an average of $57,964. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the most recent postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the median taxpayer income in the Southport - South SA2 is $47,075, with an average taxpayer income of $57,964. These figures are below the national averages, contrasting with Regional Qld's median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Incorporating the Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% recorded since financial year 2023, estimated figures as of March 2026 would be roughly $52,423 for median income and $64,549 for average income. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes for Southport - South all fell within the 24th to 25th percentile brackets nationally.
Looking at income distribution, the largest cohort consists of the 29.6% of taxpayers (6,009 residents) who earn between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which is similar to the wider region where this income group accounts for 31.7% of the population. Housing costs place a heavy burden on household budgets, with only 77.1% of disposable income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 17th percentile nationally, while the SEIFA index for income ranks the suburb in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Southport - South had 7,629 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 35% detached houses and 38% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 49% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $435 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 31.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census data, the housing mix in Southport - South is composed of 34.7% detached houses and 65.4% other dwelling types, including apartments and semi-detached townhouses, which contrasts with the Regional Qld breakdown of 76.4% detached houses and 23.6% alternative dwellings. The homeownership rate of 26.4% in Southport - South lags behind the Regional Qld benchmark, with the remaining residential properties occupied by mortgage holders (24.2%) or tenants (49.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the suburb was $1,733, exceeding the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $435, compared to the Regional Qld benchmark of $345.
Locally, mortgage payments are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rents are considerably higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Southport - South counted 7,629 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,199 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 90% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 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 58.9%, consisting of couples with children at 18.5%, couples without children at 26.0%, and single-parent households at 12.9%. The remaining 41.1% of households are non-family living arrangements, with single-person households representing 31.6% and group households accounting for 9.5% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.2 persons is lower than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.2% of adults in Southport - South hold a university qualification, including 21.2% with a bachelor degree and 7.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.1% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 2,618 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,042 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in Southport - South is high relative to regional baselines, with 31.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 20.6% in the Rest of Qld and 25.4% across the broader SA4 region. This education profile positions the suburb well to capitalize on knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 21.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational education is also common, with 34.0% of the population aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificate-level qualifications (21.1%).
A high level of student enrollment is recorded in the suburb, with 32.0% of the population actively participating in academic programs. This student cohort includes 8.7% enrolled in university or tertiary institutions, 8.3% in high school, and 6.7% attending primary school.
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Public transport in Southport - South reaches 56 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 2,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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 transport infrastructure in Southport - South includes 56 active transit stops, comprising light rail and bus services. These stops are served by 10 distinct routes, which accommodate 2,280 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 189 meters from the closest transit stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, the majority of residents travel out of the area to work, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 81%, and 4% of residents walking to work. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.0 vehicle per household, which is below the regional average.
A relatively low proportion of residents, 13.1%, work from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Transit service frequency averages 325 daily trips across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 40 weekly departures from each transit stop.
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69.5% of residents in Southport - South report no long-term health condition. 7.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.2% 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the incidence of chronic health conditions, the suburb exhibits below-average health profiles, with common ailments present in both younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance coverage is low, standing at roughly 48% of the population (~9,786 individuals), compared to 52.5% across Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health challenges and arthritis were identified as the most prevalent health conditions locally, affecting 8.4% and 8.0% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 69.5% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% in Regional Qld.
Residents aged under 65 exhibit better health indicators than the national average. Seniors aged 65 and older make up 19.3% of the population (3,910 individuals), which is below the Regional Qld benchmark of 20.4%. Health outcomes among these older residents present some challenges, with national performance metrics generally matching those of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
39.5% of Southport - South residents were born overseas and 25.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 77% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.3%) and Australian (19.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Southport - South is culturally diverse, with 25.1% of residents speaking a language other than English in their homes and 39.5% of the population born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 46.0% of the population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is in Judaism, which is practiced by 0.3% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental ancestry, the three largest ethnic backgrounds represented in Southport - South are English at 26.3%, Australian at 19.3% (which is below the regional average of 26.5%), and Other at 12.2% (which is higher than the regional average of 6.9%).
There are also notable variances in the concentration of other backgrounds: Korean ancestry is highly represented at 1.9% of the population (compared to 0.2% regionally), Russian ancestry is at 0.6% (compared to 0.2%), and Maori ancestry is at 1.2% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Southport - South is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 35.8% 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 38 years in Southport - South is slightly below the Regional Qld average of 41, while matching the national median of 38 years. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 20.9% of the population, whereas the 5 - 14 demographic is smaller at 7.3%. The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is well above the national benchmark of 14.6%. Post-2021 Census statistics indicate a demographic shift toward a younger population, with the median age falling 1.0 years from 39 to 38. The 25 to 34 age bracket expanded from 16.9% to 20.9% of the population, whereas the 5 to 14 demographic decreased from 9.3% to 7.3%, and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.3% to 10.8%.
By 2041, the age structure of Southport - South is projected to shift, with the 25 to 34 demographic expected to grow by 1,882 individuals (44%) from 4,239 to 6,122, while the 15 to 24 demographic is projected to see minimal growth of 3% (89 individuals).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Southport - South
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 | Apr 2026 4 months ago all 13 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Apr 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 — 588 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (18,893 at the 2021 Census → 20,304 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 (309091541). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.