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Sunshine Beach has an estimated 7,524 residents, up from 6,851 at the 2021 Census — a change of 673 people, or 9.8%. 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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Based on analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Sunshine Beach stands at approximately 7,524 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 673 individuals (9.8%) from the 6,851 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 7,524 alongside 8 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting population density is 1,033 persons per square kilometer, a figure that aligns closely with standard averages across evaluated regions. With a 9.8% expansion rate since the 2021 census, Sunshine Beach outpaced the SA3 region (6.1%) and the Rest of Qld, establishing itself as a local growth frontrunner.
The main driver of this population increase was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 95.4% of the total demographic gains in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this coverage, or for periods extending past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (utilizing 2021 data) are substituted. Because these state-level forecasts do not detail age distributions, AreaSearch distributes growth across age brackets using proportional weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 baseline data). Future demographic trends point toward growth rates in the lowest quartile of national regional locations, with expectations that the population will rise by 273 individuals to 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a 3.6% total increase over the 16 years.
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184 new dwellings have been approved in Sunshine Beach over the past five years, an average of 36 a year. That places the area in the 80th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 34 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 47% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 30, broadly in line with 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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Sunshine Beach averages approximately 36 residential development approvals annually, totaling 184 dwelling approvals over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 28 during the current FY-26 period. The ratio of 2.9 new residents added per constructed home over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) indicates solid underlying demand supporting property markets. The average construction cost for these new dwellings is $865,000, showing a focus by developers on higher-end builds for the premium market. Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $107,000 this financial year, pointing to a heavily residential development profile.
Per capita development activity in Sunshine Beach matches the levels observed in the Rest of Qld, maintaining a balanced property market inline with nearby areas. The composition of new construction is divided between 47.0% detached houses and 53.0% medium-to-high density formats like townhouses and apartments. This shift toward compact housing options offers lower-cost points of entry and appeals to downsizing buyers, property investors, and first-home purchasers. This represents a clear departure from the historical housing stock (which stands at 65.0% houses), reflecting a scarcity of vacant land, shifting lifestyle preferences, and a demand for more diverse and affordable residential options. The ratio of roughly 181 people per approval characterizes Sunshine Beach as an area undergoing active development. Looking forward, the population of Sunshine Beach is projected to increase by 273 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. The current rate of home building suggests that housing supply will sufficiently accommodate this demand, which creates positive conditions for homebuyers and could support population expansion beyond baseline expectations.
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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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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development initiatives are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 11 projects with the potential to affect the local area. Principal developments include Sunrise Beach Village, the Noosa Aquatic Centre Facility Upgrade Plan, the Noosa Business Centre Village Precinct, and the David Low Way Retaining Wall and Shared Pathway in Sunrise Beach.
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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 6,407, 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 workforce in Sunshine Beach is highly educated, with significant representation in the travel and lodging industries, and a low unemployment rate of 2.5%. Active workers numbered 3,994 as of March 2026, while the unemployment rate was 1.4% lower than the 3.9% rate recorded across Regional Qld. Labor force participation matches the Regional Qld benchmark of 64.3%. Census data indicates that 26.9% of local workers operated from home, though this figure may have been affected by COVID-19 restriction measures. The primary employment sectors for local residents consist of accommodation & food, health care & social assistance, and construction.
Accommodation & food services show a high concentration, with employment density reaching 1.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.8% of local jobs compared to 4.5% across the region. Comparison of the Census working population against resident workers suggests that local employment options within the immediate area are relatively limited. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, the latest 12-month period saw a contraction of 2.2% in the labour force and a decrease of 2.6% in total employment, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% rise in employment, a 0.3% expansion in the labour force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections published in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future employment trends in Sunshine Beach. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local industry mix to model potential job growth. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Projecting these industry trends onto the current employment structure of Sunshine Beach indicates a local employment increase of 6.9% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (note that this weighting assumes constant local shares and does not incorporate local population growth dynamics).
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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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Tax data from the ATO for the 2023 financial year, compiled by AreaSearch, places the Sunshine Beach SA2 within the highest income percentiles nationally. Taxpayers in the Sunshine Beach SA2 recorded a median income of $49,856 and an average income of $111,551, compared to $53,146 and $66,593 in Regional Qld. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, these figures translate to estimated values of $55,520 (median) and $124,223 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reports that household, family, and individual incomes in Sunshine Beach sit near the 58th percentile nationally.
The dominant income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, accounting for 32.2% of residents (2,422 people), which is similar to the wider region where 31.7% of the population falls into this range. Housing costs consume 16.7% of local incomes, but solid earnings keep disposable incomes at the 54th percentile, while the SEIFA index places the area in the 7th decile for income.
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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The distribution of housing types in Sunshine Beach at the time of the last Census stood at 65.4% separate houses and 34.6% semi-detached, apartment, or alternative dwelling types, compared to 76.4% separate houses and 23.6% alternative dwellings in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in Sunshine Beach were high at 39.2%, with mortgaged properties making up 33.1% and rental properties accounting for 27.8%. The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $2,167, and the median weekly rent was $500, compared to regional averages of $1,655 and $345 respectively. On a national level, mortgage costs in Sunshine Beach exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Sunshine Beach counted 2,688 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,952 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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Family units constitute 72.5% of households, consisting of couples with children at 27.1%, couples without children at 34.7%, and single parent households at 10.1%. The remaining 27.5% are non-family households, which are divided between lone person households at 22.5% and group households at 5.0%. The median household size of 2.4 residents is slightly below the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
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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Residents in Sunshine Beach demonstrate high levels of education compared to regional benchmarks, with 36.5% of individuals aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 20.6% in the Rest of Qld and 24.9% in the SA4 region. This education profile supports participation in knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are held by 25.4% of residents, while postgraduate qualifications are held by 8.0% and graduate diplomas by 3.1%. Vocational qualifications are also common, with 34.7% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.3%) and certificates (21.4%). Participation in education is high, with 27.2% of the population enrolled in study.
This group includes 9.6% in high schools, 9.0% in primary schools, and 3.6% in higher education institutions.
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Public transport in Sunshine Beach reaches 32 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 890 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport infrastructure in Sunshine Beach includes 32 active bus stops. These stops support 4 routes that provide a combined 889 passenger trips per week. Transit access is high, with an average distance of 194 meters from residences to the nearest stop. The area is predominantly residential, leading to high rates of outward commuting, with private vehicles remaining the primary transport mode at 88%, while 2% of commuters cycle. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.4 cars. Working from home was recorded for 26.9% of residents in the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Service frequency across all local routes averages 127 daily trips, which translates to approximately 27 weekly trips per stop.
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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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Health metrics for Sunshine Beach indicate positive outcomes, with low rates of mortality and chronic illness across age cohorts, and private health insurance coverage extending to 76% of the population (5,725 people). This rate of coverage is higher than the 52.5% recorded in Regional Qld and the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most common chronic conditions, affecting 7.1% and 6.3% of the population respectively, while 75.3% of residents reported having no chronic health issues, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. The working-age population exhibits low rates of long-term illness.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 20.5% of the population (1,546 people), and health outcomes within this cohort align with national trends for the broader population.
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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Sunshine Beach exhibits higher cultural diversity than average, with 9.5% of residents using a language other than English at home and 28.1% of the population born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 41.1% of residents. Judaism shows the highest relative concentration compared to regional averages, accounting for 0.4% of the population compared to 0.1% in Regional Qld. Regarding ancestry, the three largest ancestral groups are English at 32.9%, Australian at 21.1% (which sits below the regional average of 26.5%), and Irish at 10.5%. Certain origins show higher relative representation compared to the region, with French ancestry at 1.4% (versus 0.5% regionally), Scottish at 9.9% (versus 7.8%), and Spanish at 0.7% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sunshine Beach is 46, older than 81% of areas nationally. 20.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 46 in Sunshine Beach is higher than the Regional Qld median of 41 and the national average of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, Sunshine Beach has a higher proportion of residents in the 55 - 64 age bracket (15.9%) and a lower share in the 15 - 24 range (9.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 grew from 5.8% to 7.5%, and the 25 to 34 cohort rose from 9.1% to 10.6%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 group fell from 13.1% to 11.2%, and the 45 to 54 group decreased from 16.7% to 15.3%.
By 2041, demographic shifts are expected to see the 25 to 34 age bracket grow by 16% (adding 127 people to reach 927 from 799), while the 5 to 14 and 55 to 64 brackets 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 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 | Jun 2026 2 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 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 — 8 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,851 at the 2021 Census → 7,524 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 (316051437). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.