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Springfield Lakes has an estimated 29,540 residents, up from 23,526 at the 2021 Census — a change of 6,014 people, or 25.6%. Growth has averaged 5.4% a year over five years, faster than 94% of areas nationally. 1,281 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,605 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 Springfield Lakes stands at approximately 29,540 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 6,014 people (25.6%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 23,526 residents. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 29,522 from June 2025 and 1,281 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The population density is 1,604 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure for national locations analyzed by AreaSearch. The expansion of 25.6% since the 2021 census surpassed the national benchmark of 9.3% and the state average, positioning the area as a regional growth leader.
The expansion was primarily fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 37.9% of the total population increase, although other factors like overseas migration and natural growth also made positive contributions. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with 2022 as the starting point, are used by AreaSearch for SA2 areas. For locations not covered by this dataset, or for periods after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 numbers are used. Since state projections omit age group breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates growth weightings using the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age bracket. Future forecasts indicate remarkable population growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationwide, with the locality projected to add 26,028 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, which represents an increase of 88.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,733 new dwellings have been approved in Springfield Lakes over the past five years, an average of 346 a year. That places the area in the 99th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 247 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 97% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 135, well below 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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Springfield Lakes averages approximately 346 dwelling approvals annually, with a total of 1,733 homes approved over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 124 approvals have been logged. With an average of 4 new residents arriving per completed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping new supply, which typically drives up prices and intensifies competition among buyers, while new residences are built with an average value of $317,000. Commercial approvals have reached $55.7 million this financial year, pointing to robust local business development.
Relative to Greater Brisbane, Springfield Lakes shows elevated building activity, registering 35.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year timeframe, which helps preserve buyer options while underpinning existing home values. This volume is also much higher than the national average, pointing to high developer confidence in the area. Newly constructed properties consist of 97.0% standalone houses and 3.0% attached dwellings, reinforcing the suburban character of the area with a focus on spacious family residences. Averaging about 80 people per approval, Springfield Lakes displays the characteristics of a growing community. Long-term forecasts indicate that Springfield Lakes will add 26,010 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If the current rate of construction persists, the supply of homes may fall short of population gains, which could increase rivalry among buyers and support faster price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 43 current infrastructure and development projects inside Springfield Lakes, worth an estimated $130.5 billion. A further 118 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $189.9 billion. 52 are already under construction and 42 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning initiatives are crucial drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 54 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Key developments include Health City Springfield Central, Vicinity Business Park Augustine Heights, Springfield Central State High School Second Senior Campus, and University of Southern Queensland Springfield Campus Expansion, with the main projects listed below.
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Health City Springfield Central
Health City is a 52-hectare integrated health and innovation precinct. The primary focus is the Mater Hospital Springfield Stage 2 expansion, a 9-story facility delivered by Mater and the Queensland Government. It introduces the region's first public hospital beds, a 54-bay Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, and Mater Mothers maternity services. The project is reaching practical completion in early 2026 with a staged opening of clinical services scheduled from April through June 2026.
Orion Springfield Central Shopping Centre Expansion
Ongoing expansion and planning scheme amendments for Orion Springfield Central, a major retail destination owned by Mirvac. The centre features over 180 specialty retailers, a 2000-seat cinema, and recent additions of premium brands, serving a rapidly growing catchment area in Greater Springfield.
Greater Springfield Master Planned Community
Australia's largest privately funded master-planned city, spanning 2,860 hectares. As of 2026, the project has surpassed $30 billion in investment with a 2045 completion value estimated at $88 billion. Major milestones in 2026 include the staged opening of the $1 billion Mater Public Hospital Springfield expansion, providing 228 beds and specialized maternity and paediatric care. Infrastructure works continue with the Springfield Parkway and Greenbank Arterial duplication, where Stage 2 construction is set to commence in late 2026 for completion by December 2027.
Springfield Central CBD Expansion
A long-term expansion of Springfield Central, the purpose-built CBD at the heart of Greater Springfield, Australia's largest privately developed master planned city. Approved planning provides for around 2.6 million square metres of mixed-use floor space and over 22,000 apartments, with anchor precincts including the 119 hectare Knowledge Precinct (made up of Health City, Education City and the 42 hectare IDEA City innovation district), the 60 hectare City Centre North transit-oriented precinct masterplanned by Woods Bagot and Urbis, and the City West mixed-use site.The CBD is supported by an existing rail station, the Mater hospital, a University of Southern Queensland campus, the Brighton Homes Arena, the Polaris Data Centre and the Orion Springfield Central retail centre. Around 25 percent of the wider Greater Springfield masterplan has been built to date, with the project group continuing to seek development partners to deliver remaining commercial, residential and innovation stages.
Mater Hospital Springfield Stage 2 Expansion
Stage 2 expansion delivering a 9-storey facility with 174 public beds, a 24/7 Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Mater Mothers maternity services, operating suites, and paediatric care for Greater Springfield.
7004 Lakes Entrance Drive Community Facility
Ipswich City Council is developing a purpose-built multipurpose community facility and public open space at 7004 Lakes Entrance Drive in Springfield Lakes. The centre delivers flexible community meeting rooms, multi-activity halls, outdoor event spaces, public amenities, and integrated parking to cater for the expanding local catchment. Planning approvals and site design have been finalized under council's Local Government Infrastructure Plan.
Springfield Rise - The Grove Precinct (Village 16)
The Grove is Stockland's newest precinct within the established Springfield Rise masterplanned community at Spring Mountain, Ipswich. Approved for 581 residential lots plus a management lot, roads, drainage and open space, the precinct includes its own central park connecting to Springfield Rise's existing network of 13 parks and three major recreation hubs. Civil works, including road, drainage and earthworks packages and staged landscaping, are underway across the precinct, with first release homesites priced from 577,900 AUD for 315sqm lots.The launch takes the broader Springfield Rise community, which already houses more than 10,000 residents, to around 90 percent of its planned 4,500 homesites. Settlements are expected to begin in early 2027.
Aveo Springfield Retirement Village (Springfield Vista)
One of Australia's largest fully integrated seniors villages, master-planned for over 2,500 dwellings offering independent living, assisted living, and residential aged care. Located in the 52ha Health City precinct near Mater Private Hospital. Features include a wellness centre, indoor heated pool, gym, movie auditorium, and community garden. Partially developed with multiple buildings completed, and staged construction ongoing.
17,408 residents of Springfield Lakes are employed, from a labour force of 17,731. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 81.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 24,237, about 82% 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 Springfield Lakes is highly educated, with strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of only 1.8%, and estimated job growth of 10.7% over the past year. In March 2026, there were 17,408 residents employed, and the unemployment rate sat 2.5% below the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.3%. The workforce participation rate is exceptionally high at 81.1%, compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 70.4%. Census records show that a moderate 17.8% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and retail trade. The region exhibits a distinct concentration in public administration & safety, where the share of employment is 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, construction accounts for only 7.0% of local employment, which is lower than the Greater Brisbane level of 9.0%. Because this area is mostly residential, local employment opportunities appear limited based on the comparison between the Census working population and the resident population. An analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch reveals that in the year leading to March 2026, employment grew by 10.7% and the labor force expanded by 10.1%, causing the unemployment rate to drop by 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.2% and the labor force grow by 3.4%, alongside a 0.1 percentage point increase. National employment predictions from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on potential future demand in Springfield Lakes. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local workforce profile to estimate future trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce mix suggests that local employment would rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, representing a simple weight-based extrapolation for illustrative purposes that does not account for local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Springfield Lakes is $2,231 a week (about $116,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,014 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,987 a year against an average of $71,337. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest postcode level ATO statistics released for the financial year 2023, the Springfield Lakes SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $62,987 and an average of $71,337. This is above the national average, and compares to the Greater Brisbane median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since the financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would stand at approximately $70,142 for the median and $79,441 for the average. Census data shows household, family, and individual incomes are all highly ranked, placing in the 79th to 80th percentiles nationally.
Regarding the distribution of income, the largest segment is the 45.9% of residents (13,558 people) earning within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is comparable to the regional trend where 33.3% fall into this bracket. Elevated housing costs account for 17.5% of income, but strong earnings keep disposable income in the 76th percentile, and the area ranks in the 6th decile of the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Springfield Lakes had 7,430 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 1% apartments. 48% are owned with a mortgage, 43% rented and 9% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,892 a month, a total housing cost higher than 91% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Based on the most recent Census, the dwelling profile in Springfield Lakes consisted of 95.4% separate houses and 4.6% other options like townhouses and apartments, compared to the Greater Brisbane split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Springfield Lakes was lower than the metropolitan average at 8.7%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (48.2%) or renting (43.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was higher than the Brisbane metro average at $1,892, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $420, compared to metropolitan averages of $1,863 and $380, respectively.
Nationally, mortgage costs in Springfield Lakes exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Springfield Lakes counted 7,430 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 9,329 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 49% are couples with children, more than in 93% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 13% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 84.3%, consisting of couples with children at 48.6%, couples without children at 20.8%, and single parent households at 14.0%. The remaining 15.7% are non-family households, with lone person households accounting for 13.0% and group households at 2.6%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.1% of adults in Springfield Lakes hold a university qualification, including 20.5% with a bachelor degree and 7.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 83% of areas nationally. A further 23.6% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 6,788 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,052 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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Residents in Springfield Lakes show higher levels of formal education than the wider region, with 31.1% of those aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 18.8% in the SA4 region and 20.6% in the SA3 area. This educational profile positions the locality well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 20.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 7.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational qualifications are also common, with 36.4% of residents aged 15+ holding credentials, including advanced diplomas at 12.8% and certificates at 23.6%. There is a high rate of educational enrollment in the area, with 35.8% of the population currently studying.
This group includes 13.7% in primary school, 9.1% in high school, and 5.5% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Springfield Lakes reaches 63 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 1,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 290 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 records show 63 active transit stops in Springfield Lakes, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 6 different routes, which together provide 1,799 passenger trips per week. Transit accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 290 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, the majority of commuters travel outside the suburb, with private cars being the main transport method at 86%, followed by trains at 9%. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.5. According to the 2021 Census, 17.8% of residents worked from home, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
Service frequency averages 257 trips per day across all active routes, which represents approximately 28 weekly trips for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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77.9% of residents in Springfield Lakes report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 80% of areas nationally. 3.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators show strong outcomes for Springfield Lakes, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness rates, with younger groups showing a very low incidence of common health conditions, and private health insurance coverage is high at approximately 54% of the population (~15,981 people). The most prevalent health issues identified in the locality are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 8.0% and 7.2% of residents, respectively, while 77.9% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. The working-age population is healthy, showing a low rate of chronic health problems.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 5.9% of the local population (1,745 people), which is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 15.1%. Health outcomes among older residents present some issues and rank lower nationally than the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
38.3% of Springfield Lakes residents were born overseas and 31.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 79% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.4%) and Australian (20.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Springfield Lakes exhibits a high level of cultural diversity, with 31.4% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 38.3% born outside Australia. Christianity is the main religion, followed by 39.8% of the local population. However, the most distinct variation is in the Other category, which accounts for 4.4% of residents compared to only 1.3% across Greater Brisbane. In terms of parental heritage, the most common ancestries in Springfield Lakes are English at 22.4%, Australian at 20.2%, and Other at 15.3%, which is higher than the regional average of 9.4%.
There are also significant differences in other backgrounds, with Maori overrepresented at 2.3% of the local population (compared to 1.1% regionally), Samoan at 2.2% (compared to 0.9% regionally), and Indian at 7.1% (compared to 2.0% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Springfield Lakes is 32, younger than 95% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 28.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Springfield Lakes is 32 years, which is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the national median of 38. Compared to the wider Brisbane metropolitan area, Springfield Lakes has a larger proportion of residents aged 35 - 44 (21.1%) but fewer aged 65 - 74 (3.5%). The concentration of residents aged 35 - 44 is higher than the national figure of 14.3%. Since 2021, the 45 to 54 cohort has risen from 11.1% to 12.6% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 12.6% to 13.8%.
In contrast, the 25 to 34 group decreased from 18.1% to 14.6%, and the 0 to 4 group declined from 9.6% to 7.8%. Future projections suggest the local age profile will shift by 2041, with the 45 to 54 age group expected to expand by 4,963 people (134%) from 3,707 to 8,671.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Springfield Lakes
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 45 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 Aug 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 — 1,281 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (23,526 at the 2021 Census → 29,540 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 (310041304). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.