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St Lucia has an estimated 15,468 residents, up from 12,220 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,248 people, or 26.6%. Growth has averaged 2.9% a year over five years, faster than 94% of areas nationally. 136 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 97.3% of that increase. That puts 4,523 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 conducted by AreaSearch, the population of St Lucia is approximately 15,468 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 3,248 people (26.6%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 12,220 people. This change is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 15,447 alongside 136 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting population density is 4,522 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb within the top 10% of all locations nationwide analyzed by AreaSearch and indicating high demand for local land. The area's 26.6% growth rate since the 2021 Census outpaced the broader SA4 region (8.3%) as well as the national average, establishing the suburb as a regional growth leader.
The primary driver of this population increase was overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 97.3% of the total population gains in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with 2022 as the baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 area. For locations not represented in this dataset, or for periods after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 data are used. Because these state-level projections lack age group breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates growth across age cohorts using proportional weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which use 2022 baseline data. Future demographic trends indicate that population expansion will track slightly below the national median for statistical areas. The suburb is projected to add 1,036 persons by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, which represents a total increase of 6.6% over the 16 years.
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135 new dwellings have been approved in St Lucia over the past five years, an average of 27 a year. That places the area in the 54th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 7, 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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An average of 27 new residential approvals have been issued annually in St Lucia, resulting in 135 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 7 approvals have been logged. With an average of 15.4 new residents per completed dwelling arriving annually over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is outstripping new supply, which typically drives up prices and intensifies buyer competition. The average value of these new builds is $536,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the higher-end, premium tier of the market.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $138.6 million this financial year, pointing to robust local business activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, residential construction activity in St Lucia is notably quiet, running 57.0% below regional average per person. This restricted supply of new housing typically supports prices and demand for the area's existing homes. The rate of construction is also lower than the national figure, suggesting a mature market or potential geographical constraints on development. New projects consist of 73.0% detached dwellings and 27.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the suburban profile of the area through a focus on stand-alone houses designed for buyers seeking space. This construction mix leans more heavily toward detached houses than the current housing stock (33.0% at Census), showing that demand for family homes remains strong despite rising density. With roughly 730 people per approval, St Lucia displays the characteristics of a mature, built-out locality. Long-term forecasts indicate St Lucia will add 1,015 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. The current pace of development seems well aligned with these future population requirements, which should help maintain balanced market conditions without causing drastic price spikes.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside St Lucia, worth an estimated $840 million. A further 159 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $104.3 billion. 56 are already under construction and 70 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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Changes in local infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning initiatives play a significant role in local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 32 projects likely to impact the suburb. Notable developments include the 525-Home Indooroopilly Development, the University of Queensland Student Residence Complex, the Paralympic Centre of Excellence, and the UQ Sport Fitness Centre, with key projects detailed in the list below.
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Paralympic Centre of Excellence
The Paralympic Centre of Excellence (also referred to in updated UQ communications as the UQ Centre for Rehabilitation and Disability Sport) is a proposed world-leading facility planned for the University of Queensland's St Lucia campus. The centre would cater for training across 20 of the 23 Paralympic sports and is intended as a lasting legacy of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Planned features include international-standard sports venues, a wheelchair and prosthetics workshop, and dedicated testing facilities.The facility would also support sports-focused rehabilitation services, research, workforce development, and student placements. The Queensland Government and UQ have each committed 44 million AUD, with the project contingent on a matching contribution from the Federal Government to reach the full 132 million AUD budget. As of early 2026 the project remains proposed, with the timeline pushed beyond the originally announced 2027-28 completion window pending funding confirmation.
Margaret Valadian Place - UQ Student Residence Complex
A $285 million student accommodation complex at UQ's St Lucia campus, officially named Margaret Valadian Place (MVP). Comprising three buildings of 6 to 10 storeys, the complex will deliver 1,020 beds including self-contained apartments with ensuites and air-conditioning, neighbourhood-style levels with shared kitchens, laundry facilities, shared study spaces, a rooftop pool, 24-hour gym, yoga facilities, music and games rooms, landscaped outdoor areas, and 24/7 concierge service. Designed by Nettletontribe and delivered by contractor Built, the project is financed through a Queensland Treasury Corporation loan.Located on Walcott Street adjacent to Kev Carmody House, it is scheduled to open for Semester 2, 2027, bringing total on-campus accommodation to over 4,500 places.
St Lucia Site Development Plan
A strategic framework for the development of the UQ St Lucia campus over the next 10 years, focusing on education, research, recreation, residential, and community uses with sustainable and heritage considerations.
UQ Sport Fitness Centre
The University of Queensland is constructing a new three-level UQ Sport Fitness Centre within the 35-hectare Sport and Recreation Precinct at St Lucia. The facility will feature a 1650 sqm gym, upgraded strength and cardio areas, five group fitness studios and improved amenities. Construction is progressing through the main structural works during 2026 with opening scheduled for 2027.
Indooroopilly Mixed-Use BTR Development
A 478-apartment mixed-use development across four towers (15-20 storeys) at the corner of Station Road and Riverview Terrace, Indooroopilly. Developed by Keylin Group and designed by Jackson Teece, the project delivers 388 build-to-rent apartments (including 39 affordable housing units), 44 short-term accommodation apartments, and 46 build-to-sell private apartments. The 6,331 square metre site includes 1,783 square metres of ground-floor retail, commercial and community space, a communal recreation deck with pool, gym and spa, and extensive landscaping covering 45 percent of the site.Positioned 80 metres from Indooroopilly Shopping Centre and 170 metres from Indooroopilly train station, the development is transit-oriented and supports Brisbane City Council's Sustainable Growth Strategy for higher-density renewal near transport nodes.
The Wesley Hospital Expansion (Chasely Street Health Hub)
A $250 million major campus expansion comprising a 10-storey health precinct and a second 10-storey accommodation tower. The health hub will feature Brisbane's largest private comprehensive cancer centre, including radiation oncology bunkers, a day surgery centre with six operating theatres, radiology, and specialist suites. The accommodation tower replaces the Wesley Rotary Lodge to support regional patients. The precinct is connected to the existing hospital via a pedestrian bridge and includes 200 basement car parks.
TriCare Taringa Aged Care and Retirement Living Development
TriCare's proposed redevelopment of the former Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology site at 52 Seven Oaks Street, Taringa into a residential care and retirement facility. Brisbane City Council records show the primary Material Change of Use application for a Residential Care Facility and Retirement Facility is approved, while later compliance assessment applications for filling and excavation, road works and stormwater drainage remain in progress. The earlier proposal has been described as a three-tower retirement and residential aged care development on the Seven Oaks Street site.
Arc Residences
Arc Residences is a luxury 10-storey absolute riverfront residential development featuring 24 oversized apartments with 3-4 bedrooms. Designed by Bureau Proberts and developed by Spyre Group, the building features a unique curved architectural form inspired by the flow of the Brisbane River. The project includes private lift access for all units and premium rooftop amenities such as a swimming pool, sundeck, and BBQ area with 180-degree views from St Lucia to South Brisbane.
8,159 residents of St Lucia are employed, from a labour force of 8,467. Unemployment sits at 3.6%, with participation at 60.2%. 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, 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 17,865, about 116% 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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St Lucia possesses a highly qualified workforce with a strong concentration of professionals and a low unemployment rate of 3.6%. As of March 2026, there are 8,159 employed residents, and the unemployment rate sits 0.7% below the Greater Brisbane figure of 4.3%. However, the labor force participation rate of 60.2% is considerably lower than the 70.4% recorded across Greater Brisbane. Census data indicates that 32.9% of residents worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures. The primary sectors employing local residents are education & training, professional & technical, and health care & social assistance.
The suburb has a particularly high concentration of workers in education & training, with employment in this sector reaching 2.2 times the regional average. Conversely, the construction industry is underrepresented, employing 3.3% of local workers compared to 9.0% across the region. A ratio of 0.9 workers per resident at the Census point indicates a strong availability of local employment. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months leading up to March 2026, the local labor force contracted by 2.5% and the number of employed residents fell by 3.2%, leading to a 0.8 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. This trend diverged from Greater Brisbane, which saw employment rise by 3.2%, the labor force expand by 3.4%, and unemployment tick up by 0.1 percentage points. Future demand trends in St Lucia can be understood by looking at the national employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local industry mix to estimate employment trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary by industry. Applying these national sector trends to the local employment base suggests St Lucia's workforce demand could rise by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, noting that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for comparison and does not incorporate local population projections.
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Median household income in St Lucia is $1,761 a week (about $92,000 a year), with median personal income at $548 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,332 a year against an average of $78,773. The average runs 82% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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Income levels in the St Lucia SA2 are positioned very high on a national scale, according to the latest ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Taxpayer data shows a median income of $43,332 and an average income of $78,773 in the suburb, compared to $58,236 and $72,799 respectively for Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be roughly $48,255 for the median and $87,722 for the average. According to the 2021 Census, individual incomes are low at the 6th percentile ($548 weekly), whereas household incomes are stronger at the 51st percentile.
The largest income bracket contains 31.0% of local residents (4,795 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the broader metropolitan area where 33.3% fall into this bracket. Financial pressures from housing costs are high, with residents retaining 82.6% of their income, which ranks in the 49th percentile, while the area's SEIFA income score falls into the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
St Lucia had 3,936 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 33% detached houses and 60% apartments. 18% are owned with a mortgage, 54% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 23.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.2%. 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 St Lucia at the last Census consisted of 33.1% detached houses and 66.9% semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings, representing a different distribution than the Brisbane metropolitan average of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in St Lucia was recorded at 27.4%, matching the Brisbane metro average, with the remaining properties occupied by households with a mortgage (18.3%) or tenants renting their homes (54.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 was higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, and the median weekly rent was $410, compared to $380 across the metropolitan area.
Looking nationally, mortgage costs in St Lucia are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, while weekly rental costs exceed the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
St Lucia counted 3,936 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,982 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 81% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.8 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 55.1%, consisting of couples with children at 21.9%, couples without children at 23.9%, and single parent households at 6.3%. The remaining 44.9% are non-family households, with lone person households representing 25.0% and group households making up 19.9% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 residents, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
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51.6% of adults in St Lucia hold a university qualification, including 27.0% with a bachelor degree and 21.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 78% of areas nationally. A further 7.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 937 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,180 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 level of education in St Lucia is significantly higher than regional and national averages, with 51.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% in QLD and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile positions the suburb well for industries focused on knowledge and technology. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 27.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 21.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational and technical qualifications make up 13.6% of educational achievements for those aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (6.2%) and certificates (7.4%).
A very high share of the population is engaged in study, with 56.0% of residents enrolled in an educational program. This student population includes 41.9% in higher education, 5.8% attending primary school, and 3.9% in high school.
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Public transport in St Lucia reaches 55 stops on 17 routes, timetabled for about 6,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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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Analysis of the local network shows 55 active public transport stops in St Lucia, providing a combination of bus and ferry services. These stops are served by 17 distinct routes, which accommodate 6,364 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transport is excellent, with residents living an average of 149 meters from their nearest stop. Because St Lucia is predominantly residential, most workers travel outside the suburb for employment, with private cars being the primary mode of travel at 53%, followed by buses at 18% and walking at 10%. Average vehicle ownership is 0.9 cars per household, which is below the metropolitan average.
A high proportion of residents work from home, recorded at 32.9% at the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions. Service frequency across all local routes averages 909 trips per day, which translates to approximately 115 weekly services for each individual stop.
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77.2% of residents in St Lucia report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 99% of areas nationally. 2.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 2.9 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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The suburb displays excellent health statistics, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic illness prevalence, showing low rates of common medical conditions across all age brackets. The rate of private health insurance is high, with approximately 58% of the population (~9,033 people) covered, compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common medical diagnoses in the area, affecting 8.6 and 7.3% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 77.2% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. The proportion of residents aged 65 and older is 10.3% (1,587 people), which is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 15.1%.
The health status of these older residents is strong, with national rankings aligning closely with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
42.9% of St Lucia residents were born overseas and 33.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 83% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.4%) and Australian (19.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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St Lucia exhibits a diverse cultural profile, with 33.6% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 42.9% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, represented by 34.9% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of the local population, compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three largest groups in St Lucia are English at 21.4% (below the regional average of 26.8%), Australian at 19.1%, and Other at 14.3%. There are also distinct differences in the representation of other ethnic groups: Chinese ancestry accounts for 10.9% of the population (compared to 3.4% regionally), South Australian stands at 0.8% (compared to 0.6%), and Russian is at 0.5% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of St Lucia is 23, younger than 100% of areas nationally. That is 2 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 60.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in St Lucia is 23 years, which is much lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the national average of 38 years. Compared to the wider Brisbane area, St Lucia has a high proportion of residents aged 15 - 24 (43.8%) but a low share of people aged 55 - 64 (4.6%). The concentration of young adults aged 15 - 24 is also well above the national figure of 12.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the median age has fallen by 2.2 years from 25 to 23, showing a shift toward a younger demographic.
Key shifts include the 15 to 24 age bracket rising from 38.1% to 43.8% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort decreased from 10.6% to 9.1%, and the 55 to 64 group fell from 6.0% to 4.6%. Population modeling indicates the age structure will change significantly by 2041, with the 85+ bracket showing the largest growth at 180%, adding 375 residents to reach 584. An aging trend is visible, with those aged 65+ making up 63% of the projected growth, while declines are forecast for the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for St Lucia
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 12 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 — 136 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,220 at the 2021 Census → 15,468 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 (304031096). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.