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Strathpine - Brendale has an estimated 15,323 residents, up from 13,747 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,576 people, or 11.5%. Growth has averaged 2.1% a year over five years, faster than 76% of areas nationally. 113 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 65.3% of that increase. That puts 858 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 Strathpine - Brendale stands at approximately 15,323 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,576 residents (11.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the population was recorded at 13,747 individuals. This demographic shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 15,313 from June 2025 alongside 113 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Based on these numbers, the population density is 857 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical densities across various locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
The area's 11.5% expansion rate since the 2021 census was higher than the national benchmark (9.3%) and the broader SA3 area, establishing it as a regional growth leader. The primary driver of this demographic expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 65.3% of the overall population increase, though natural increase and interstate migration also made positive contributions. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. In instances where SA2 areas lack this coverage, or for periods past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (using 2021 baseline data) are applied instead. Because these state-level projections omit age breakdowns, AreaSearch scales cohort growth proportionally using the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 data) for each age group. Looking at future demographic trends, the area is set for remarkable growth, ranking in the top 10 percent of all statistical zones evaluated by AreaSearch. The population is projected to expand by 6,676 persons by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP statistics, which translates to a total gain of 43.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
331 new dwellings have been approved in Strathpine - Brendale over the past five years, an average of 66 a year. That places the area in the 65th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 12, 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 about 66 residential building approvals have been registered annually in Strathpine - Brendale, representing 331 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 11 approvals have been documented so far. With an average influx of 4.5 new residents per constructed dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, demand is running well ahead of incoming supply. This imbalance typically exerts upward pressure on prices and intensifies competition among buyers, even as new residential builds show an average value of $142,000—a figure below the regional standard that indicates more affordable entry options.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $155.5 million this financial year, indicating robust commercial development in the local area. Strathpine - Brendale records 11.0% less new development per resident than Greater Brisbane, while placing in the 28th percentile of locations analyzed nationwide, which limits options for buyers and sustains interest in established properties. Detached housing makes up 42.0% of new construction, while apartments and townhouses comprise the remaining 58.0%. This emphasis on higher-density housing formats provides cost-effective pathways for first-time buyers, downsizers, and property investors. This trend marks a shift from the current housing stock (which is 65.0% detached houses), indicating a decline in available land for development, shifting preferences, and a growing requirement for more varied, economical housing choices. The ratio of 609 people per dwelling approval highlights a relatively quiet local building landscape. Projecting forward, Strathpine - Brendale is expected to add 6,666 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If current building rates persist, residential supply may not keep pace with population growth, which could increase buyer competition and support higher property values.
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AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Strathpine - Brendale, worth an estimated $9.02 billion. A further 120 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $39.8 billion. 44 are already under construction and 53 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 performance is heavily shaped by adjustments to regional infrastructure, key development projects, and town planning schemes. In total, AreaSearch has identified 37 projects that are expected to influence this locality. Prominent projects include The Country Club Hotel & Entertainment Complex, INNOVA Strathpine, Supernode (Quinbrook Supernode Data Centre & BESS), and the Coulthards Avenue Commercial Redevelopment (SRG House), with the subsequent list detailing the projects of greatest significance.
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Supernode (Quinbrook Supernode Data Centre & BESS)
Supernode is a $3 billion sustainable hyperscale data centre campus and one of the largest Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the National Electricity Market. Located on a 30-hectare site adjacent to the South Pine substation, the project features a planned IT capacity of up to 500 MW. The integrated BESS has a total capacity of 780 MW / 3,073 MWh across three stages. Stage 1 (260 MW / 619 MWh) commenced commercial operations in February 2026, while Stage 2 (260 MW / 1,090 MWh) began commissioning in early 2026.Stage 3 is currently under construction. The project is a critical hub for Queensland's energy transition, providing grid stability and hosting high-performance computing workloads.
Quinbrook Supernode BESS and Data Centre Campus
A major $3 billion sustainable hyperscale data centre campus and 780 MW / 3096 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) located adjacent to the South Pine switchyard to support grid stability and digital infrastructure across South East Queensland.
Supernode Brendale Data Centre and BESS
Supernode is a Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners hyperscale data centre and battery energy storage campus beside the South Pine switchyard at Brendale. Stage 1 of the battery system is now operating, while Stages 2 and 3 remain under construction and are planned to lift the battery campus to about 780 MW / 3074 MWh by 2027. The co-located data centre precinct is designed to use direct high-voltage grid access, renewable energy supply and fibre connectivity to support large-scale cloud, artificial intelligence and high-performance computing loads.
INNOVA Strathpine
INNOVA Strathpine is a planned large-format retail and strata warehouse development on Gympie Road in Strathpine. The project is designed to combine flexible retail tenancies at the front with premium warehouse space at the rear, creating a modern business hub for the Moreton Bay growth corridor. Metropolis Development Group lists the project as deposit paid and conceptualisation in progress, while the dedicated project site and leasing listings indicate the address is 116-118 Gympie Road and the retail opportunity is being marketed for future occupancy.
The Country Club Hotel and Entertainment Complex
A 50 million dollar flagship entertainment and sporting precinct by Comiskey Group at the historic Country Club Hotel site in Strathpine. The development features a rebuilt hotel with indoor and outdoor dining, bars, gaming, a steakhouse, American BBQ pit, and an 8-lane bowling alley. It includes 2 pickleball courts, virtual baseball simulators, 4 karaoke rooms, half-sized basketball courts, and an outdoor live music stage. The site also incorporates a 6000sqm Area 51 indoor play centre with climbing walls and trampoline parks, alongside a retail food precinct featuring Guzman Y Gomez.Construction is staged with completion expected in early 2026.
Samsonvale Road Residential Developments
A cluster of small-scale residential developments along Samsonvale Road in Strathpine, on Brisbane's northern outskirts. The anchor site at 20 Samsonvale Road is a confirmed 10-townhouse development, alongside a proposed Lot 800 Samsonvale Road project and other infill housing applications along the corridor. Collectively these developments add medium-density housing stock close to Strathpine and Bray Park train stations and the Strathpine Centre retail precinct, while retaining the area's established suburban character.
Strathpine Centre Redevelopment
Centre-wide redevelopment of Strathpine Centre delivering an Entertainment and Leisure Precinct, new and upgraded casual dining, cinema improvements and family entertainment (bowling and arcade), plus provisions for a child care centre. Works were staged from 2020 and key tenancies opened from mid-2021.
Wyampa Road Residential Estate
New 90-lot residential subdivision by AVJennings delivering a mix of house-and-land packages and completed homes in northern Bald Hills.
7,807 residents of Strathpine - Brendale are employed, from a labour force of 8,612. Unemployment sits at 9.3%, with participation at 69.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 21,039, about 137% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The workforce in Strathpine - Brendale is characterized by skilled individuals with strong representation in key service industries, an unemployment rate of 9.3%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.9% over the prior year. In March 2026, the number of employed residents stood at 7,807, while the unemployment rate was 5.0% higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 4.3%, indicating potential for labor market improvements. Participation rates are generally comparable to the 70.4% recorded across Greater Brisbane. Census records indicate that a moderate 13.7% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.
Local resident employment is highly concentrated within health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The community displays a specific specialization in retail trade, with its employment proportion in this sector reaching 1.2 times the regional average. By contrast, professional & technical services represent a lower share at 6.0% compared to the regional average of 8.9%. Having 1.3 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, the locality serves as a major employment center, hosting a larger number of jobs than working residents and drawing commuting workers from surrounding areas. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the latest 12-month window experienced a 1.9% rise in employment alongside a 0.5% expansion of the labor force, which helped lower the unemployment rate by 1.3 percentage points. This dynamic differed from Greater Brisbane, which saw a 3.2% rise in employment, a 3.4% increase in the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide context on potential future demand in Strathpine - Brendale. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce profile to project growth trends. Globally, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local employment structure suggests that Strathpine - Brendale's employment should rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
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Median household income in Strathpine - Brendale is $1,455 a week (about $76,000 a year), with median personal income at $736 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,692 a year against an average of $58,133. 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 by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Strathpine - Brendale SA2 earn a median income of $50,692 and an average income of $58,133. These figures sit below national averages, and compare to a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be approximately $56,451 for the median and $64,737 for the average as of March 2026. Census results show that household, family, and individual incomes are all relatively modest in Strathpine - Brendale, positioning between the 33rd and 35th percentiles.
Income distribution data indicates that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket contains 35.9% of the population (representing 5,500 people), which is similar to the regional rate of 33.3% in the same bracket. Pressures related to housing costs are significant, with residents retaining only 81.8% of their income, which places the area in the 30th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Strathpine - Brendale had 5,208 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 65% detached houses and 3% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,547 a month. Rent absorbs 24.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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An analysis of housing types in Strathpine - Brendale from the latest Census shows that 65.4% of properties were separate houses and 34.6% were other types of dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings in metropolitan Brisbane. Home ownership rates in Strathpine - Brendale matched metropolitan Brisbane at 26.2%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (36.5%) or rented (37.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,547 was lower than the Brisbane metropolitan average, and the median weekly rent was $360, compared to metropolitan averages of $1,863 and $380, respectively.
Nationally, mortgage payments in Strathpine - Brendale are significantly below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Strathpine - Brendale counted 5,208 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,805 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 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 69.0%, which is composed of couples with children (28.0%), couples without children (24.1%), and single-parent households (15.4%). Non-family living situations account for the other 31.0% of households, with single-person households representing 27.0% and group households representing 4.0%. The median household size of 2.5 residents is slightly below the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.7% of adults in Strathpine - Brendale hold a university qualification, including 12.7% with a bachelor degree and 3.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.9% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,790 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 970 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 community experiences educational hurdles, with university graduation rates (17.7%) sitting significantly below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This situation presents both a hurdle and a chance for focused educational policies. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 12.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 40.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (29.9%). Enrollment rates are high, with 28.6% of the population participating in formal education. This comprises 10.0% of residents in primary schools, 7.5% in secondary education, and 4.3% in tertiary programs.
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Public transport in Strathpine - Brendale reaches 71 stops on 42 routes, timetabled for about 3,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 public transport system indicates 71 active transit stops in Strathpine - Brendale, providing a combination of rail and bus services. These stops support 42 different routes, which deliver 2,964 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is classified as good, with residents living an average of 200 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, many workers commute out of the district, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 82% and trains accounting for 11%. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.3.
A total of 13.7% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules. Across all transit routes, service frequency averages 423 trips per day, which translates to approximately 41 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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64.1% of residents in Strathpine - Brendale report no long-term health condition. 6.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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 and chronic illness rates, health metrics suggest below-average outcomes in Strathpine - Brendale, although general health condition frequency is relatively typical. However, condition rates are higher than national averages within older age groups, and private health insurance rates are notably low, covering about 48% of the population (~7,385 people). This is lower than the Greater Brisbane rate of 55.8% and the national average of 55.7%. The most widespread medical concerns in the region are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 11.0% and 8.8% of the population, respectively.
Meanwhile, 64.1% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The working-age cohort experiences significant health difficulties, with higher rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older make up 16.3% of the community (representing 2,503 people), compared to 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Senior health outcomes present some difficulties, though they rank better nationally than the health outcomes of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.7% of Strathpine - Brendale residents were born overseas and 16.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.0%) and Australian (25.3%). 3.1% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Strathpine - Brendale exhibits higher levels of cultural diversity than most local markets, with 16.3% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 26.7% of the population born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion in the area, practiced by 49.9% of the population. The most visible statistical variance is in the Other category, which accounts for 1.2% of the population, compared to 1.3% in Greater Brisbane. Looking at parent countries of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Strathpine - Brendale are English (27.0%), Australian (25.3%), and Other (10.4%).
Furthermore, there are distinct differences in representation for other ethnic heritages: Samoan background is overrepresented at 1.3% of the population (compared to 0.9% across the region), Maori ancestry is at 1.5% (compared to 1.1%), and New Zealand ancestry is at 1.1% (compared to 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Strathpine - Brendale is 36. 28.1% 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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Strathpine - Brendale's median age is 36 years, which is identical to the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and slightly below the national median of 38 years. The 75 - 84 age cohort is highly represented at 6.3% compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 15 - 24 age bracket is less common at 12.7%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age cohort has increased from 5.0% to 6.3% of the population, whereas the 55 to 64 group has decreased from 10.8% to 9.7%. Demographic projections for 2041 point to significant changes, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 1,121 people (61%), rising from 1,824 to 2,946.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Strathpine - Brendale
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 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 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 — 113 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,747 at the 2021 Census → 15,323 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 (314031394). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.