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Svensson Heights - Norville has an estimated 6,030 residents, up from 5,809 at the 2021 Census — a change of 221 people, or 3.8%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. That puts 942 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 demographic evaluations by AreaSearch, the population of Svensson Heights - Norville stands at approximately 6,030 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 221 individuals (3.8%) relative to the 5,809 residents documented during the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 6,028 alongside 42 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting population density is 942 persons per square kilometer, a figure that aligns closely with standard benchmarks across analyzed areas. Recent growth has been driven majorly by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 68.9% of the overall population rise.
Projections utilize ABS and Geoscience Australia data from 2024, using 2022 as a baseline. For locations without this coverage and for periods extending past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (using 2021 data) are applied. Because these state figures lack age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch distributes growth across age brackets using weightings from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 data. Current models indicate the district will experience population expansion slightly below the median rate of non-metropolitan Australia, with an projected increase of 513 residents by 2041 relative to recent annual ERP data, representing an overall expansion of 8.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
58 new dwellings have been approved in Svensson Heights - Norville over the past five years, an average of 11 a year. That is 2.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, 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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Residential development in Svensson Heights - Norville has run at a median rate of about 11 building approvals per year, totaling 58 residential approvals over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 9 approvals recorded during FY-26. Over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, the local population grew by an average of 2.7 residents for every new residence built, indicating a steady demand level that reinforces local real estate pricing. The average construction cost for these new homes is $376,000. Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $19.2 million during the current financial year, showing a moderate level of business-related construction.
Building activity in Svensson Heights - Norville remains quiet compared to the Rest of Qld, trailing the regional per capita benchmark by 69.0%. This limited supply of new properties tends to bolster demand and support values for existing real estate. The rate of construction is also lower than the national average, pointing to a well-established urban footprint and potential regulatory planning constraints. Furthermore, all recent building permits have been for detached houses, which preserves the low-density character of the neighborhood and caters to buyers seeking spacious detached homes. The focus on single-family homes is more pronounced in current approvals than historical baselines (which stood at 85.0% during the Census), indicating sustained demand for traditional family residences despite broader density trends. The ratio of 526 people per single dwelling approval highlights the slow pace of local construction activity. Long-term forecasts suggest Svensson Heights - Norville will gain 511 additional residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. Should the current pace of construction persist, the volume of new housing may fall short of demographic growth, which could intensify competition among buyers and foster stronger upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Svensson Heights - Norville, worth an estimated $5 million. A further 55 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.48 billion. 24 are already under construction and 28 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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 highly connected to changes in regional infrastructure, major works, and development policies. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 8 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include the New Bundaberg Hospital, the Bundaberg Social Housing Program, the St Vincent de Paul Social Housing Walkervale Bundaberg project, and the Millbank Wastewater Treatment Plant - Inlet Works, with the detailed registry below highlighting those of greatest local significance.
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St Vincent de Paul Social Housing Walkervale Bundaberg
An 81 dwelling social housing development on the corner of Barolin and Maynard Streets in Walkervale, comprising 60 units and 21 single homes delivered under the QuickStarts QLD program. The project is being developed in partnership between St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland Housing and the Queensland Government, with homes to be operated by Vinnies Housing. Construction is progressing following Ministerial Infrastructure Designation approval, delivering long term social and affordable housing with on-site wrap-around support services including furniture and food assistance.
New Bundaberg Hospital
The $1.2 billion New Bundaberg Hospital is a major greenfield development featuring a six-storey clinical building with over 400 beds. The facility includes an expanded emergency department, a rooftop helipad, mental health units, and teaching spaces. It serves as the centerpiece of the Bundaberg Health and Enterprise Precinct, aimed at providing level 5 health services to the growing Wide Bay region while mitigating flood risks associated with the existing hospital site.
Bundaberg Social Housing Program
Seven new social housing homes in Bundaberg South as part of Homes for Queenslanders plan. Additional social housing opportunities being assessed at government-owned Avoca site.
New Social Housing in Avoca, Bundaberg
Two-stage modular social housing development delivering 46 homes for Queenslanders experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Stage 1 comprising 6 family homes has been completed and occupied. Stage 2 comprising 40 apartments across seven two-storey and two three-storey buildings is now under construction after commencing in late 2025, with completion and tenant occupation expected during mid 2026. The development includes 7-star energy efficient modular homes, communal open space, accessible design and is managed by the Bundaberg Housing Service Centre.
Bundaberg Regional Aviation and Aerospace Precinct
An 11-hectare master-planned aviation and aerospace business park adjoining Bundaberg Regional Airport at Kensington. The estate is being delivered in stages by Bundaberg Regional Council and comprises around 34 lots (average 3,000 to 3,200 square metres) with a mix of airside and landside frontages, taxiways, aircraft aprons, road and sewer infrastructure. The precinct already hosts the joint RFDS and LifeFlight Aeromedical Base (opened 2020) and the RFDS Aeromedical Training Academy (officially opened 2024), which houses the only Beechcraft King Air full-flight simulator in Australia.Recent additions include a Council-approved multi-tenant commercial building at 15 Aviation Crescent, with further serviced lots and airside hangar sites being released for sale and lease to support general aviation, emergency services, advanced manufacturing and aerospace-related industry, with 24 by 7 airport access.
Millbank Wastewater Treatment Plant - Inlet Works
Upgrade to the Millbank Wastewater Treatment Plant to unlock the Branyan Local Area Plan and substantial residential housing developments. This project is funded under the Residential Activation Fund.
Kellys Road Stormwater Infrastructure Upgrade
Stormwater infrastructure upgrade along Kellys Road in Bundaberg to improve regional drainage and mitigate local flood risk[cite: 1]. Co-funded with $176,000 via the Queensland Government Residential Activation Fund alongside Bundaberg Regional Council contributions[cite: 1]. The initiative forms part of a broader infrastructure scheme intended to facilitate future residential growth across the area[cite: 1].
Bundaberg East Levee
A $174.7 million flood resilience project featuring a 1.7 km concrete levee along the Burnett River southern bank. The infrastructure includes floodgates, flood doors, and pump stations at Saltwater and Distillery Creeks, designed to protect over 600 properties in Bundaberg East, South, and the CBD from 1% AEP flood events. Recent milestones include the appointment of SMEC and CDM Smith as design consultants and the completion of detailed flood modelling. The project is currently in the detailed design phase following the 2024 Ministerial Infrastructure Designation process.
2,901 residents of Svensson Heights - Norville are employed, from a labour force of 3,048. Unemployment sits at 4.8%, with participation at 59.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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 employment landscape in Svensson Heights Norville reflects a mix of white and blue collar occupations, with essential services playing a notable role. The area recorded an unemployment rate of 4.8% alongside an estimated employment growth of 8.8% over the previous year. As of March 2026, there were 2,901 residents employed, and the local unemployment rate stood at 0.9% higher than the Regional Qld average of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Svensson Heights Norville was slightly lower than the regional standard, at 59.6% versus 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicated that only 4.4% of residents worked from home, though the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account when interpreting this figure.
The largest employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The neighborhood displays a strong concentration of workers in health care & social assistance, with its employment share standing at 1.5 times the regional proportion. On the other hand, mining employment is low, accounting for 0.7% of workers compared to the regional standard of 3.6%. Although there are local jobs available, comparison between the Census working population and local residents suggests a significant portion of the workforce travels to other districts for employment. AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics shows that employment rose by 8.8% over the 12-month period, while the overall labor force grew by 5.4%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 3.0 percentage points. By comparison, Regional Qld recorded employment growth of 0.1%, labor force expansion of 0.3%, and a rise in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context regarding future employment trends in Svensson Heights - Norville. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential employment trends. Nationally, total employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though expansion rates vary widely by sector. Projecting these industry-specific national trends onto the local workforce mix suggests employment in Svensson Heights - Norville could grow by 6.6% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, noting that this is a direct weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized population shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Svensson Heights - Norville is $1,073 a week (about $56,000 a year), with median personal income at $576 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,812 a year against an average of $54,896. 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 ATO postcode statistics aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, Svensson Heights - Norville has a median taxpayer income of $43,812 and an average taxpayer income of $54,896. These figures sit below national benchmarks, contrasting with the median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593 recorded across Regional Qld. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated figures for March 2026 would be roughly $48,789 for the median and $61,132 for the average. Based on the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Svensson Heights - Norville fall between the 6th and 9th percentiles nationwide.
The local income distribution shows that 29.4% of the population (1,772 individuals) falls into the $400 - 799 weekly income bracket, whereas in the wider region, the largest group of 31.7% is situated in the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Financial pressures related to housing are significant, with only 83.5% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 7th percentile for affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Svensson Heights - Norville had 2,369 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 1% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $275 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,192 a month. Rent absorbs 25.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, the housing mix in Svensson Heights - Norville consisted of 84.6% separate houses and 15.4% other housing types like townhouses, apartments, and alternative structures, compared to Regional Qld where separate houses made up 76.4% and other dwellings accounted for 23.6%. Home ownership rates in Svensson Heights - Norville exceeded the regional average at 35.7%, with the remaining properties being held under a mortgage (27.6%) or occupied by tenants (36.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,192 was lower than the Regional Qld average, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $275, compared to regional benchmarks of $1,655 and $345 respectively.
Compared nationally, local mortgage payments are significantly below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are likewise well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Svensson Heights - Norville counted 2,369 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 84% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 36% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the largest category at 61.1% of the total, consisting of couples with children at 21.0%, couples without children at 23.4%, and single parent households at 15.0%. The remaining 38.9% are non-family households, which are mostly made up of single person households at 35.7% and group housing arrangements at 3.4%. The average household size of 2.2 individuals is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.4% of adults in Svensson Heights - Norville hold a university qualification, including 9.1% with a bachelor degree and 1.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 80% of areas nationally. A further 32.1% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,209 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 977 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 local community experiences lower levels of tertiary education, with university graduation rates at 12.4% sitting well below the national rate of 30.4%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted education programs. Among residents with degrees, Bachelor degrees are most common at 9.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 39.8% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 7.7% and certificates at 32.1%. A substantial proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 25.6% of residents enrolled in formal education.
Primary school students make up 9.1% of this group, secondary school students account for 8.4%, and tertiary students comprise 2.8%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Svensson Heights - Norville reaches 37 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 110 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.1 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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Transport data indicates there are 37 active public transport stops in Svensson Heights - Norville, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 3 separate routes, which together provide 105 weekly passenger services. Accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 212 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, most workers travel outside the neighborhood, and private vehicles remain the primary mode of travel for 95% of commuters. Average vehicle ownership is 1.1 cars per household, which is lower than the regional average.
A small proportion of residents, 4.4%, worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic-related conditions. Bus services run at an average frequency of 15 trips per day across the network, which averages out to approximately 2 weekly services per individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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56.1% of residents in Svensson Heights - Norville report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 94% of areas nationally. 11.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.1 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 assessments by AreaSearch indicate notable challenges in Svensson Heights - Norville based on mortality statistics and the prevalence of long-term conditions, which impact both younger and older generations, while the rate of private health insurance coverage is low at roughly 47% of the population (~2,822 people). This is lower than the 52.5% coverage rate seen across Regional Qld and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical diagnoses in the district are arthritis and mental health conditions, which affect 11.9% and 10.4% of residents respectively. Conversely, 56.1% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Chronic health issues are particularly evident within the working-age cohort. Residents aged 65 and older make up 24.3% of the community (1,465 people), which exceeds the Regional Qld average of 20.4%. Senior citizens face some ongoing health difficulties, with local health outcomes ranking in line with broader national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Svensson Heights - Norville is largely Australian-born, at 90.2% of residents, with 4.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.3%) and English (31.1%). 4.1% 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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Svensson Heights - Norville exhibits low levels of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 90.7% of the population, Australian-born individuals representing 90.2%, and 95.5% of residents speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, which is practiced by 53.0% of the population, compared to a rate of 52.2% across Regional Qld. In terms of ancestral background, the three largest groups in Svensson Heights - Norville are Australian at 31.3%, English at 31.1%, and Scottish at 7.3%. There are also distinct differences in the representation of other backgrounds: German ancestry is higher at 6.4% (compared to 4.7% across the region), Australian Aboriginal ancestry stands at 4.1% (compared to 3.9% regionally), and Maltese ancestry is at 0.4% (matching the regional rate of 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Svensson Heights - Norville is 43. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 26.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Svensson Heights - Norville is 43 years, which is older than the Regional Qld average of 41 years and significantly higher than the Australian average of 38 years. The 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 12.3% compared to Regional Qld, while the 35 - 44 cohort is less common at 10.9%. Estimates compiled since the 2021 Census indicate the 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 11.7% to 13.4% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group has grown from 11.8% to 13.4%.
Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 group fell from 13.2% to 11.8%, and the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 11.7% to 10.3%. Demographic projections indicate the age profile will change by 2041, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to grow the most at 26%, adding 207 residents to total 1,017, while declines are expected in the 55 to 64 and 5 to 14 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Svensson Heights - Norville
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 | Oct 2025 10 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 Oct 2025. | ||
| 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 — 42 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,809 at the 2021 Census → 6,030 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 (319011501). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.