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Sunshine Beach has an estimated 7,528 residents, up from 6,851 at the 2021 Census — a change of 677 people, or 9.9%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 95.4% of that increase. That puts 1,034 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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As of Aug 2026, analysis from AreaSearch places the population of Sunshine Beach at approximately 7,528 residents. Compared with the 6,851 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents an addition of 677 people, or a 9.9% expansion. This demographic shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 7,524 alongside 10 validated new addresses added following the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 1,034 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks evaluated across AreaSearch locations. Surpassing both the broader SA3 region (6.1%) and the Rest of Qld, Sunshine Beach's 9.9% post-2021 Census increase establishes it as a regional frontrunner in growth.
Most of these recent demographic additions were generated by overseas migration, which made up around 95.4% of total population gains. Projections for SA2 districts published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as a baseline) are incorporated by AreaSearch. Where locations fall outside this series, or for timeframes beyond 2032, figures rely on Queensland State Government SA2 estimates released in 2023 from 2021 baseline data. Because age-bracket distributions are omitted from these state figures, AreaSearch applies proportional distribution weights derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 data) across each demographic cohort. Looking ahead, population growth is projected to track within the lower quartile of regional non-metropolitan areas, with an anticipated increase of 280 persons through to 2041 according to the latest annual ERP data, amounting to a cumulative rise of 3.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
198 new dwellings have been approved in Sunshine Beach over the past five years, an average of 39 a year. That places the area in the 77th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 40 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 53% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Sunshine Beach average roughly 39 homes per year, yielding a total of 198 approved dwellings over the 5 financial years spanning between FY-22 and FY-26. Demographic gains have averaged 2.7 new residents per year for every home constructed during this 5 financial year interval (between FY-22 and FY-26), underscoring steady structural demand capable of underpinning local real estate values. New residences carry an average construction value of $1,109,000, illustrating developer emphasis on upmarket and luxury housing stock. Furthermore, commercial approvals reached $107,000 during the current financial year, highlighting the district's predominantly residential character.
Building activity in Sunshine Beach slightly outpaces the Rest of Qld benchmark, tracking 16.0% above the per-capita regional norm across the 5 year period, which expands housing availability while sustaining established asset valuations. Residential construction is split between 52.0% standalone houses and 48.0% multi-unit dwellings, with an expanding footprint of apartments and townhouses providing housing choices across diverse price points, ranging from family residences to affordable, compact dwellings. With roughly 167 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical traits of an expanding community. According to the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch, Sunshine Beach is on track to add 276 residents through to 2041. Given prevailing construction volumes, the incoming residential supply appears well-positioned to satisfy future housing needs, establishing healthy buying conditions and potentially facilitating demographic growth beyond baseline estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Sunshine Beach, worth an estimated $75 million. A further 107 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $7.47 billion. 23 are already under construction and 36 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and strategic council projects serve as primary catalysts for regional evolution. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 11 development projects expected to influence the local area. Notable initiatives comprise the Sunrise Beach Village, Noosa Aquatic Centre Facility Upgrade Plan, Noosa Business Centre Village Precinct, and the David Low Way Retaining Wall and Shared Pathway, Sunrise Beach, with key priority items outlined below.
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Sunrise Beach Village
Sunrise Beach Village is a boutique retirement community featuring 122 high-quality independent living homes, a mix of two and three-bedroom villas and apartments, co-located with the BlueCare Sunrise Beach Aged Care facility. Amenities include a community clubhouse, heated swimming pool, private theatre, e-bike hire, and fitness centre. Stages one and two are now complete and welcoming residents. Stage three (apartment buildings) is ongoing, with overall project completion expected late 2027. Developed and operated by Keyton on behalf of BlueCare (UnitingCare Queensland).
Noosa Business Centre Village Precinct
Expansion of the Noosa Civic shopping centre and a new Village Mixed Use precinct anchored by Reading Cinemas. Features an expanded green spine with lawn space, build-to-rent apartments, professional suites, and a gateway office building.
Bottlebrush Noosa Heads
Development of 3 bespoke terrace homes in Noosa Junction offering luxury coastal living with private pools, private lifts, and rooftop terraces. Each terrace features 3 bedrooms (or 2 bedrooms plus media room), 2-3 bathrooms, flowing open-plan layouts, ducted air conditioning, and high-end finishes. Located near Noosa National Park, within walking distance to Noosa Main Beach and Hastings Street shopping and dining precinct. Concrete and block construction designed for lasting quality.
Noosa Aquatic Centre Facility Upgrade Plan
A 20-year facility upgrade plan for the Noosa Aquatic Centre. The draft plan includes an upgraded 50m pool with a new filtration system and shade structure, new and upgraded inclusive changerooms and amenities, enhanced water play elements, a larger creche, gym and retail space, a new wellness hub, and improved spectator and parking facilities. The project aims to modernise the 25-year-old facility to meet current and future community needs.
David Low Way Retaining Wall and Shared Pathway, Sunrise Beach
A new concrete retaining wall replaced aging timber structures along David Low Way, approximately 200 metres south of the Orealla Crescent bridge, to improve road integrity. The project also included the construction of a new three-metre-wide shared pathway, installation of a bicycle-friendly pedestrian safety barrier, and renewal of the roadside kerb to improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians, cyclists, and mobility scooter users. Works included installation of micropiles, concrete works, and landscaping rehabilitation. The project was funded by the Australian/Queensland Government's Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program, in partnership with Noosa Council.
Noosa Junction Station - State Facilitated Mixed-Use Development
State Facilitated Development application for a mixed-use build-to-rent precinct comprising 195 apartments, ground-floor commercial and retail uses, rooftop communal facilities and basement parking. The proposal includes a minimum 15% affordable housing component, with a higher proportion possible through government funding. As of mid-2026 the application remains under assessment by the Queensland Government State Facilitated Development process.
JURA Noosa
Capital Prudential's $43 million boutique residential development comprising 38 meticulously crafted two and three-bedroom apartments and townhomes. Located in the heart of Noosaville, designed by Blackwood Architecture and constructed by QLD Built. Features open-plan living spaces connecting to private balconies or courtyard terraces, resort-style pool, tropical landscaped BBQ areas, European appliances, and competitive body corporate fees. Marketing by Milestone Property Group. Construction underway with expected completion early 2026. The development spans multiple addresses including 79-83 Eumundi Noosa Road and 26 Headland Drive.
Noosa Wastewater Treatment Plant Works
Unitywater is undertaking essential renewal and maintenance works at the existing Noosa Wastewater Treatment Plant to maintain safe and reliable wastewater services and improve capacity during wet weather events. The works include geotechnical and surveying activities, structural renewal to slabs, pits and foundations, pipes and fittings for a new wet weather bypass, a new switch room, civil works and a UV system. Stage one, including the wet weather bypass, pipework and electrical conduits, is complete.Stage two is due to start later in 2025 with a UV filter upgrade, followed by stage three switchboard replacement. Works are within the existing plant and are expected to be complete in early 2026.
3,994 residents of Sunshine Beach are employed, from a labour force of 4,096. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 64.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,412, about 85% 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 labour market in Sunshine Beach features an educated workforce, significant representation across hospitality and tourism, and an unemployment rate of only 2.5%. By March 2026, employed residents totaled 3,994, with local unemployment sitting 1.4% below the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld, while labor participation matches the 64.2% Regional Qld benchmark. Census findings revealed that 26.9% of workers operated from home, though this figure reflects the influence of Covid-19 restrictions at the time. Local resident employment is heavily weighted toward accommodation & food services, health care & social assistance, alongside construction.
The accommodation & food sector is especially prominent, holding a concentration 1.8 times greater than regional figures. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.8% of local employment, well below the 4.5% seen regionally. Comparing Census daytime workers to resident workforce totals suggests local job availability remains relatively constrained. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to March 2026, labour force levels decreased by 2.2% combined with employment decreasing by 2.6%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.3 percentage points. This compares to Regional Qld, where employment grew by 0.1%, labour force expanded by 0.3%, and unemployment rose 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Sunshine Beach. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Sunshine Beach's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Sunshine Beach is $1,826 a week (about $95,000 a year), with median personal income at $868 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,856 a year against an average of $111,551. The average runs 124% 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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Aggregated ATO tax statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show Sunshine Beach SA2 taxpayers recording a median income of $49,856 and an average income of $111,551. This represents a substantial premium nationally and compares with $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average) throughout Regional Qld. Incorporating an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 updates these figures to roughly $55,520 for median earnings and $124,223 for average earnings by March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual income tiers sit around the national 58th percentile.
Looking at earnings brackets, 32.2% of local earners (2,424 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the 31.7% observed across the wider region. While local housing costs absorb 16.7% of earnings, solid income levels maintain disposable earnings at the 54th percentile, placing the district in the 7th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Sunshine Beach had 2,688 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 65% detached houses and 13% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 27.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the local housing mix in Sunshine Beach consisted of 65.4% separate houses and 34.6% other properties (including semi-detached units, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings across Regional Qld. Outright home ownership stood at 39.2%, substantially exceeding Regional Qld rates, while the remaining homes were under a mortgage (33.1%) or rented (27.8%). Median monthly mortgage commitments were recorded at $2,167, well above the Regional Qld benchmark of $1,655, while weekly median rent reached $500 compared to $345 regionally. On a nationwide scale, local mortgage obligations exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and local rental figures sit notably above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Sunshine Beach counted 2,688 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,954 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 35% couples without children. 23% 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 constitute the majority of local living arrangements, accounting for 72.5% of households; this includes 34.7% couples without children, 27.1% couples with children, and 10.1% single-parent arrangements. Non-family dwellings make up the remaining 27.5%, comprising single-person households at 22.5% and group living situations at 5.0%. The local median household size sits at 2.4 persons, which is marginally smaller than the 2.5 persons recorded across Regional Qld.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
36.5% of adults in Sunshine Beach hold a university qualification, including 25.4% with a bachelor degree and 8.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.4% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,944 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,044 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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Attainment levels among Sunshine Beach residents notably exceed regional averages, with 36.5% of individuals aged 15+ possessing a tertiary degree, compared to 20.6% across the Rest of Qld and 24.9% in the broader SA4 region. This high qualification rate establishes a strong foundation for professional, knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees represent the primary credential at 25.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.0% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also widely held, with 34.7% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (13.3%) and certificates (21.4%).
Formal study participation is strong within the community, with 27.2% of residents enrolled in an educational course. Breaking this down, 9.6% are attending secondary school, 9.0% are in primary school, and 3.6% are enrolled in tertiary programs.
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Getting around Sunshine Beach means driving: households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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75.3% of residents in Sunshine Beach report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 94% of areas nationally. 3.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 76.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illnesses and mortality indicate exceptional health outcomes across Sunshine Beach, characterized by very low rates of common medical conditions across every age bracket. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is notably widespread, encompassing roughly 76% of the population (5,728 people), well above the 52.5% reported across Regional Qld and the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the primary health conditions reported locally, affecting 6.3% and 7.1% of the community respectively, while 75.3% of residents reported having no medical conditions, exceeding the 67.6% recorded across Regional Qld.
Working-age cohorts display excellent health markers with minimal chronic disease. Additionally, seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.3% of the populace (1,601 people), with older residents demonstrating strong health profiles that align with national standings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.1% of Sunshine Beach residents were born overseas and 9.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.9%) and Australian (21.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Sunshine Beach tracks above average levels, with 28.1% of residents born abroad and 9.5% communicating in a language other than English in their households. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, claimed by 41.1% of the local population. Meanwhile, Judaism shows a notable local concentration at 0.4%, compared against 0.1% across Regional Qld. Looking at parental lineage, the three leading ancestries reported in Sunshine Beach are English at 32.9%, Australian at 21.1% (trailing the 26.5% regional standard), and Irish at 10.5%. Specific European backgrounds also show distinct local representation: French heritage stands at 1.4% (against 0.5% regionally), Scottish accounts for 9.9% (versus 7.8%), and Spanish makes up 0.7% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sunshine Beach is 46, older than 81% of areas nationally. 19.6% 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 demographic makeup of Sunshine Beach leans toward older families and mature residents. As of August 2026, individuals in the mature and young retiree bracket (45 - 64) represent 31.3% of the community, exceeding the 24.6% regional average, whereas younger cohorts (0 - 24) account for 24.4%, below the 29.6% seen across Regional Qld. Consequently, the estimated median age remains at 46, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 5 years above the Regional Qld median of 41 from that same Census, where the Australian median stood at 38. The most prominent shift since the Census occurred among the 25 - 44 age cohort, expanding from 21.3% to an estimated 23.0% of the population.
Looking ahead to 2041, this 25 - 44 bracket is anticipated to see the strongest growth, adding 242 residents (14%) to reach 1,972 individuals, whereas younger brackets (0 - 24) and mature groups (45 - 64) are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Sunshine Beach
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 3 months ago all 3 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 Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 10 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,851 at the 2021 Census → 7,528 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 Aug 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 (316051437). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.