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Surfers Paradise - North has an estimated 14,738 residents, up from 12,204 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,534 people, or 20.8%. Growth has averaged 3.6% a year over five years, faster than 91% of areas nationally. 1,186 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 99.6% of that increase. That puts 5,991 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 research from AreaSearch, the resident count in Surfers Paradise - North stands at roughly 14,738 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 2,534 people (20.8%) following the 2021 Census tally of 12,204 people. Such growth is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 14,640 as of June 2025 alongside 1,186 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. With 5,991 persons per square kilometer, the locality's population density places it within the top 10% nationwide according to AreaSearch evaluations, turning local property into prime real estate.
The community's 20.8% increase since the 2021 census outpaced the national pace as well as Rest of Qld (9.4%), establishing it as a primary regional growth hub. Inbound overseas migration served as the dominant catalyst behind these demographic increases in recent times. Projections published jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, using 2022 as a foundation, are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. For territories excluded from these datasets and for periods extending post-2032, Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts published in 2023 utilizing 2021 numbers are incorporated. Because these state figures omit age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates cohort growth weightings based on ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (issued in 2023 with 2022 benchmarks). Looking forward, long-term projections indicate remarkable expansion ranking in the top 10 percent of regional Australia, with an addition of 8,464 persons projected by 2041 relative to latest annual ERP statistics, equating to a 56.8% overall surge over the 16 years.
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3,231 new dwellings have been approved in Surfers Paradise - North over the past five years, an average of 646 a year. That places the area in the 86th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 44 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 647 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 1% 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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Dwelling consent figures for Surfers Paradise - North show an annual rate of approximately 646 residential units, totaling 3,231 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because the area welcomed an average of only 0.7 people per year for every dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), incoming supply comfortably matches or outstrips incoming population numbers, expanding options for buyers and accommodating demographic expansion well beyond current outlooks. Furthermore, the average expected building cost for newly approved dwellings sits at $867,000, underscoring strong construction interest in higher-end residential properties.
Commercial planning activity has remained moderate, registering $23.1 million in approved developments during this financial year. Per capita building approvals in Surfers Paradise - North exceed Rest of Qld by 92.0%, widening alternatives for purchasers despite a recent deceleration in overall building momentum. This rate outstrips the Australian benchmark by a wide margin, reflecting high levels of developer confidence across the suburb. Recent residential construction is split between 1.0% detached houses and 99.0% townhouses or apartments. Emphasizing higher-density formats provides more accessible price points suited to first-time purchasers, downsizers, and property investors. Generating roughly 49 people per dwelling approval, the district displays classic hallmarks of an active development corridor. Long-term outlooks indicate Surfers Paradise - North will add 8,366 residents through to 2041 relative to the latest quarterly calculations by AreaSearch. Supported by ongoing construction activity, anticipated residential completions should easily satisfy demand, fostering favorable purchasing conditions and potentially accommodating growth beyond existing projections.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 16 current infrastructure and development projects inside Surfers Paradise - North, worth an estimated $8.01 billion. A further 161 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $55.4 billion. 69 are already under construction and 98 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and health & medical. 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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Major planning schemes and infrastructure works exert a substantial influence over regional economic trajectory. AreaSearch has pinpointed 31 projects expected to influence the surrounding area, with leading developments comprising the Surfers Paradise Revitalisation, Cypress Avenue Hotel, Cypress Palms, and Chevron One Residences as detailed in the summary below.
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Surfers Paradise Revitalisation
The Surfers Paradise Revitalisation project is a major public realm transformation led by the City of Gold Coast across Cavill Mall, Cavill Avenue, and The Esplanade. The project introduces a pedestrianised beachfront esplanade creating over 5,000 sqm of new public space, upgraded lighting, interactive installations, and extensive canopy greening. Detailed design is progressing through 2026 and 2027 prior to phased capital delivery.
Cypress Avenue Hotel
Designed by DBI Architects, the Cypress Avenue Hotel is a 16-storey development featuring 233 guest rooms and luxury suites. The project activates its corner location with ground-floor retail and includes a 20-meter pool, fitness center, and rooftop bar on level 15. The hotel also offers four separate function and meeting spaces on levels 4 and 15, catering to the Surfers Paradise tourism and business hub. Its sculptural design is intended to complement the surrounding high-density hotel precinct near the Cypress Avenue light rail station.
La Pelago
A $1.75 billion, four-tower luxury resort-living precinct at Budds Beach in Surfers Paradise, developed by Gurner Group in joint venture with Wingate. The 13,000 square metre site features approximately 900 residences, a 185-room St. Regis hotel (managed by Marriott International), 12,000 square metres of residential and hotel amenity, over 5,500 square metres of international hospitality and retail, and a three-level resort podium with lagoon pools and tropical landscaping. Stage 1 (Aquia Resort Residences) is sold out; Crystal Club (floors 44-63) is the new release.Builder ICON Construction is delivering the 65-storey Aquia tower, the tallest of the four buildings.
Cypress Palms
Meriton's Cypress Palms is a two-tower high-rise apartment development in Surfers Paradise, planned at 90 and 76 storeys with about 1310 apartments. The project includes resort-style resident facilities, landscaped gardens, pools, gym, sauna, EV charging provisions, smart water metering and a ground-floor retail and dining precinct close to the beach and Cypress Avenue light rail station. Construction is underway, with completion expected in late 2027.
Chevron One Residences
Chevron One is a landmark 41-level residential tower located on Chevron Island. It features 229 luxury apartments, including the Daylight Sky Homes collection, and over 2,000 square meters of resort-style amenities known as Club One. The project provides panoramic views of the ocean, Nerang River, and the Gold Coast Hinterland.
Iconica
Dual tower beachfront development featuring 637 apartments across 51-storey and 77-storey towers directly opposite Surfers Paradise Beach. The project delivers oversized 1 to 4 bedroom residences with floor-to-ceiling glass, a world-class beachfront retail precinct, and resort-style amenities including infinity pools, sky lounges, indoor heated pool and spa, gym, and EV charging. Construction is underway with completion expected in early 2027.
Orama
A 21-storey luxury residential tower on Chevron Island comprising 102 apartments with panoramic views over the central Gold Coast skyline. Designed by Plus Architecture, Orama offers two and three-bedroom apartments and skyhomes with premium amenities including a 550 square metre rooftop recreation area with lap pool, spa, state-of-the-art gym, yoga room, sauna, business lounge, and residents lounge. Over 80% of apartments are sold with only 21 residences remaining, including two-bedroom apartments from $1.25 million and three-bedroom skyhomes on upper levels topped by two luxury penthouses.The project is within walking distance of HOTA cultural precinct and Surfers Paradise Beach, and is being built by Aniko Group's in-house construction team.
Paradiso Place
Landmark $1.5 billion three-tower residential and retail precinct in Surfers Paradise. Features 792 luxury apartments across 40-storey towers, 2,800 sqm of premium retail and dining space, and extensive resort-style amenities including an all-day dining restaurant and multiple swimming pools.
8,517 residents of Surfers Paradise - North are employed, from a labour force of 8,789. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 63.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. 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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Surfers Paradise - North possesses a highly educated labor pool with significant representation across hospitality and tourism sectors, accompanied by a low unemployment rate of 3.1% and a 3.6% gain in estimated employment over the preceding twelve months. As of March 2026, employed residents total 8,517, while local unemployment sits 0.8% below the 3.9% recorded in Regional Qld. Labor force participation closely aligns with the 64.2% benchmark in Regional Qld. Census records show that 16.7% of local workers performed their jobs from home, though this figure reflects the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.
Local workforce participation is heavily clustered within accommodation & food, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. Specialization in accommodation & food is pronounced, capturing a market share 2.0 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for 11.7% of workers, falling below the regional proportion of 16.1%. A Census metric of 0.6 workers for each resident reflects an above-average abundance of neighborhood job positions. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures show that in the 12 months to March 2026, local jobs grew by 3.6% alongside a 3.2% increase in the labor pool, reducing local unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. Over the identical timeframe, Regional Qld saw jobs rise by 0.1%, the labor force expand by 0.3%, and unemployment climb by 0.1 percentage points. Future workplace demand can be evaluated against Jobs and Skills Australia projections released in Mar-26. When these five- and ten-year national trajectories—forecasting broader job growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years across varying industry segments—are weighted against the suburb's existing economic base, local employment is projected to expand by 6.5% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighted projection for illustration and excludes localized demographic adjustments).
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Median household income in Surfers Paradise - North is $1,276 a week (about $66,000 a year), with median personal income at $772 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,779 a year against an average of $72,576. The average runs 59% 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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ATO taxpayer records aggregated by AreaSearch at the postcode level for financial year 2023 show median earnings in Surfers Paradise - North SA2 reaching $45,779 alongside a mean of $72,576. These figures compare against Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 and $66,593 respectively, while remaining above national norms. Factoring in an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $50,979 (median) and $80,821 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that local household earnings place in the 18th percentile, whereas individual earnings reach the 43rd percentile.
In terms of earnings brackets, 28.0% of residents (4,126 individuals) earn between $800 - 1,499, contrasting with Regional Qld where 31.7% fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Mortgage and rental costs create notable strain, leaving 77.5% of income remaining (13th percentile), while the SEIFA income indicator sits within the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Surfers Paradise - North had 5,512 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 8% detached houses and 86% apartments. 18% are owned with a mortgage, 53% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $415 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,625 a month. Rent absorbs 32.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.4%. 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 local housing landscape at the latest Census consisted of 7.7% houses and 92.4% other dwellings (comprising apartments, semi-detached residences, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Regional Qld figures of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Surfers Paradise - North stood at 29.2%, trailing the wider region, while 18.0% of properties were mortgaged and 52.8% were tenant-occupied. Monthly median mortgage costs averaged $1,625 compared to $1,655 in Regional Qld, whereas weekly median rent reached $415 versus $345 regionally. Relative to the Australian median mortgage commitment of $1,863, local loan repayments remain notably lower, while local rents sit considerably higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Surfers Paradise - North counted 5,512 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,656 today, averaging 1.9 people each. 9% are couples with children, fewer than in 97% of areas nationally, against 34% couples without children. 41% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 51.3% of local households, consisting of couples without children (33.9%), couples with children (9.3%), and single parent families (6.9%). Non-family living arrangements represent 48.7% of all residences, led by lone person households at 40.9% and group households at 7.8%. The typical household size sits at 1.9 people, below the Regional Qld benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.4% of adults in Surfers Paradise - North hold a university qualification, including 21.4% with a bachelor degree and 7.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.9% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Academic credentials in Surfers Paradise - North exceed regional and state standards, with 31.4% of residents aged 15+ possessing university degrees, compared to 20.6% in Rest of Qld and 25.4% across the SA4 region. This high concentration of tertiary education establishes a strong base for skilled roles. Bachelor degrees make up 21.4% of qualifications, with postgraduate qualifications at 7.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational skills are also widespread, as 37.0% of residents aged 15+ hold vocational credentials, comprising certificates (21.9%) and advanced diplomas (15.1%). A substantial 28.7% of local residents are actively engaged in structured education programs.
Among this group, 7.2% are enrolled in tertiary education, 4.1% attend primary education, and 3.8% are undertaking secondary education.
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70.7% of residents in Surfers Paradise - North report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 86% of areas nationally. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Surfers Paradise - North records exceptional health indicators based on AreaSearch metrics covering mortality and chronic illness rates, exhibiting minimal incidence of major conditions across all age cohorts. Private medical coverage is broad, held by approximately 55% of the total population (~8,164 people), outperforming the 52.5% rate seen across Regional Qld. Arthritis and mental health issues represent the most prevalent health challenges in the community, affecting 8.3 and 7.1% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 70.7% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Overall health outcomes among residents under 65 are better than average.
Individuals aged 65 and over comprise 24.0% of the population (3,537 people), higher than the 20.3% share across Regional Qld, with senior health indicators showing strong performance on national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
46.0% of Surfers Paradise - North residents were born overseas and 26.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 81% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.9%) and Australian (16.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Surfers Paradise - North exhibits considerable cultural variety, with 46.0% of its population born overseas and 26.9% using a language other than English at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, representing 48.7% of residents. The most notable religious variation is observed in Judaism, which accounts for 0.6% of residents locally compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Based on parental birthplaces, the three most common ancestries in Surfers Paradise - North are English (26.9%), Australian (16.6%, versus 26.5% regionally), and Other (14.9%, compared to 6.9% regionally). Additional distinct heritage representations include Spanish ancestry at 1.1% (compared to 0.3% regionally), French at 0.9% (versus 0.5%), and Russian at 0.7% (against 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Surfers Paradise - North is 43, older than 78% of areas nationally. That is 2 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 36.2% 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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Demographics in Surfers Paradise - North skew heavily toward pre-family cohorts. As of August 2026 estimates, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 38.2% of the population, compared to 25.5% across Regional Qld, while children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 16.0% against 29.6% regionally. The estimated median age reached 43 as at August 2026, dropping from 45 at the 2021 Census, yet sitting 2 years above the Regional Qld median of 41 recorded at that Census (the national median was 38). Young to middle aged adults increased from 32.5% at the Census to an estimated 38.2% currently and are projected to contribute the largest population influx by 2041, increasing by 3,479 (62%) to 9,112.
Proportioned growth will be highest among retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), which are forecast to expand 76% to 6,217 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Surfers Paradise - North
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 16 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1,186 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,204 at the 2021 Census → 14,738 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 (309101561). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.