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Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan has an estimated 16,734 residents, up from 15,786 at the 2021 Census — a change of 948 people, or 6.0%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. 396 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 68.3% of that increase. That puts 1,530 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan is approximately 16,734 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 948 people (6.0%) from the 15,786 residents counted in the 2021 Census. The calculation is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 16,715 in June 2025 alongside 396 validated new addresses registered since the Census. With these numbers, the local density stands at 1,529 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure recorded across the country. The upward population trajectory was mostly fueled by people moving from other states, who accounted for about 68.3% of the total growth during the latest timeframe.
Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia published in 2024 (using 2022 as a base) are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2. If an SA2 is not covered by these datasets, or for periods beyond 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (based on 2021 data) are substituted. Because Queensland projections lack age breakdowns, AreaSearch scales cohort growth to align with the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 base data). Future growth forecasts suggest the district will expand at a rate slightly under the median for regional Australia, adding 1,179 residents by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP data, which translates to a 6.9% increase over the 16 years.
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635 new dwellings have been approved in Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan over the past five years, an average of 127 a year. That places the area in the 81st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 109 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 83% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 206, running ahead of 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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Annual residential approvals in Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan average approximately 127, resulting in a total of 635 new dwellings over the last 5 financial years. During the current FY-26 period, 189 approvals have been logged. With an average of 1.2 new residents migrating to the area for every new dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, demand matches supply closely to maintain stable market conditions, and newly built properties average a construction cost of $342,000, mirroring regional norms. Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $11.7 million this financial year, pointing to a moderate pace of commercial real estate expansion.
The volume of new housing approvals per capita in Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan is roughly two-thirds of the rate observed in the Rest of Qld, though it ranks in the 90th percentile nationwide, with development pace accelerating lately. Construction is heavily skewed toward detached dwellings, which make up 83.0% of activity compared to 17.0% for multi-dwelling structures like townhouses or apartments, sustaining the suburban character and appealing to buyers seeking larger properties. There are roughly 90 people for each approved dwelling, pointing to a market with low density. Projections indicate that Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan will add 1,160 residents by 2041, starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction trends suggest the supply of new housing will comfortably accommodate this growth, maintaining favorable conditions for prospective buyers and potentially paving the way for population gains that outpace current forecasts.
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AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan, worth an estimated $564 million. A further 51 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $37.7 billion. 19 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and tourism. 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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Development trends, local planning, and major infrastructure initiatives are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 24 projects poised to influence the local area. Prominent developments include the Marina Square Development, the HBC Build Australia Mixed-Use Development, the Sheraton Hervey Bay Resort, and the Hervey Bay Community Hub, with the following list detailing the most significant undertakings.
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Marina Square Development
Transformative $60 million waterfront development at Urangan Harbour, Hervey Bay, comprising a 144-room four-star international standard hotel in a 17-storey tower with rooftop bar, cafe and function centre, plus 120 residential apartments across two towers (13 and 15 storeys). The project offers views overlooking Urangan Marina, Great Sandy Strait and K'gari (Fraser Island). A joint development by Hervey Bay Boat Club and Club Property Solutions, expected to create 210 jobs (175 during construction, 35 long-term).Development approvals are in place for both the hotel and residential components, however construction has not commenced. The broader Urangan State Boat Harbour master plan is being progressed by the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads in collaboration with Economic Development Queensland, with public consultation now expected in early 2026 and the final master plan anticipated by mid to late 2026. Construction commencement remains subject to finalisation of this master plan.
Sheraton Hervey Bay Resort
A landmark 18-storey mixed-use development featuring a 223-room 5-star Sheraton hotel and approximately 340 luxury residential apartments. The project includes a rooftop bar, multiple swimming pools, world-class conference facilities, a day spa, and ground-floor retail and dining outlets. The development was approved by Fraser Coast Regional Council in July 2024 with a 10-year completion window.
Hervey Bay Community Hub
A $108.7 million five-storey civic development revitalising the Pialba city centre. The project features a new 3,650sqm two-level library, a Council Administration Centre, and a Disaster Resilience Centre. It includes community meeting rooms, creative spaces, a large outdoor public plaza for events, and underground parking. As of May 2026, the building structure is complete with the tower crane Hercules removed in February. Works are now focused on internal fit-out, facade cleaning, and 3.6 million dollars in surrounding road and footpath upgrades.The hub is scheduled to open in the second half of 2026.
Torquay Caravan Park Upgrade
Following extensive community consultation completed in late 2025, Fraser Coast Regional Council resolved to retain and upgrade the Torquay Caravan Park rather than convert the site to open space or a recreation hub. The project will modernise ageing infrastructure, improve amenities, widen internal roads, provide larger caravan and RV sites and enhance the visitor experience. Detailed design and planning are now progressing, with funding identified in Council's long-term capital works program.
Woolshed Eco Lodge Apartment Development
Approved development for 28 apartments over 3 levels above a ground floor carpark, wrapping around a landscaped pool and entertainment area. The property is currently for sale with the development approval.
The Green Hervey Bay
A 47 hectare master planned residential lifestyle community proposed for Dundowran Beach near Hervey Bay. The scheme includes five gated over 55s lifestyle villages, four premium residential estates, an aged care facility, commercial and recreational precincts, clubhouses, medical facilities and green technology features. Council records show active approvals for Stage 1 bulk earthworks and related reconfiguration approvals, with no clear public evidence that full village construction has commenced.
TOPAZ and OPAL Shelly Beach Apartments
Twin luxury beachfront apartment developments by award-winning Walter Iezzi Property Group. TOPAZ features 26 apartments across 7 levels, while OPAL offers 38 units across 6 levels. Both towers offer premium ocean views, quality apartments with modern design, resort-style amenities including pool and gymnasium. Located within the first-ever World Whale Heritage Site at Shelly Beach, within walking distance to Urangan Pier. Construction set to commence in early 2025.
47 Freshwater Street Apartment Development
DA-approved resort-style residential development for a 69-apartment complex (18 x 1-bed, 24 x 2-bed, 27 x 3-bed) across two four-storey buildings with a central pool and recreation area. The project is currently being offered for sale as a 'shovel-ready' development site with a Development Approval from 2024.
6,888 residents of Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan are employed, from a labour force of 7,250. Unemployment sits at 5.0%, with participation at 49.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 14,839, about 89% 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 exhibits a balanced mix of professional and manual occupations, with a solid footprint in essential services, an unemployment rate of 5.0%, and a yearly employment growth rate of 8.7%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 6,888, with the local unemployment rate sitting 1.1% higher than the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, and participation levels remaining notably low at 49.8% compared to the regional figure of 64.3%. Census data indicates that a modest 6.6% of the workforce operated from home, though the influence of pandemic restrictions during that period should be kept in mind.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food services. Healthcare & social assistance is highly concentrated in the area, employing residents at 1.6 times the rate seen across the wider region. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.2% of the workforce, compared to 4.5% across Regional Qld. Comparison of the Census working population against resident workforce totals indicates this is a heavily residential community with restricted local employment options. AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics indicate that during the twelve months leading to March 2026, total employment rose by 8.7% and the active workforce grew by 5.3%, which drove a 3.0 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. This trend diverges from Regional Qld, where employment expanded by 0.1%, the workforce grew by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate increased by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand in Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan. These five and ten-year national growth forecasts have been applied to local employment sectors to model future trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variations across different sectors. Adjusting for Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan's specific industry distribution suggests employment could rise by 7.0% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection that does not factor in local population growth trends.
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Median household income in Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan is $1,002 a week (about $52,000 a year), with median personal income at $537 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,081 a year against an average of $54,381. 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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Recent postcode data from the ATO for the 2023 financial year indicates that incomes in the Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan SA2 are below the national median of $44,081 and average of $54,381. By comparison, Regional Qld recorded a median income of $53,146 and an average of $66,593. Adjusting these figures for a Wage Price Index rise of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year yields estimated values of approximately $49,089 for the median and $60,559 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and individual incomes in Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan within the 3rd to 5th national percentiles.
Looking at specific brackets, the $400 - 799 weekly income range is the most common, accounting for 32.0% of residents (5,354 people), whereas the leading bracket for the wider region is $1,500 - 2,999 at 31.7%. Lower-income households are highly represented, with 40.9% of households bringing in under $800 per week, pointing to financial strain for a large segment of the population. Housing costs consume a significant portion of earnings, leaving residents with only 82.3% of discretionary income, which ranks in the 4th percentile.
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Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan had 6,588 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 74% detached houses and 5% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $305 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 30.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.9%. 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 latest Census, the housing stock in Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan consisted of 73.6% detached houses and 26.4% alternative options such as townhouses, units, and other dwellings, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options across Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan were notably higher than regional levels at 41.3%, with mortgaged properties making up 22.7% and rented properties accounting for 36.0%. Typical monthly mortgage payments in the area were $1,300, which is below the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while typical weekly rents were $305, compared to $345 regionally.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also well below the national mark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan counted 6,588 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,984 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 17% are couples with children, fewer than in 92% of areas nationally, against 32% couples without children. 33% 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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Families make up the majority of households at 63.0%, consisting of couples with children at 17.1%, couples without children at 32.0%, and single-parent households at 13.0%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 37.0%, consisting of lone-person households at 33.3% and group households at 3.7%. The typical household size is 2.2 residents, which is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
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14.7% of adults in Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan hold a university qualification, including 10.4% with a bachelor degree and 2.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 86% of areas nationally. A further 30.5% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,162 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 941 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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Educational attainment levels present challenges locally, with university degree completion rates standing at 14.7%, which is well below the Australian average of 30.4%. This highlights a clear need and opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 10.4%, with postgraduate degrees at 2.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational and technical training is prominent, with 40.9% of the population aged 15+ holding practical credentials, split between advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (30.5%). A significant 24.5% of the local population is enrolled in some form of study.
Within this group, primary school students account for 8.9%, secondary students represent 8.2%, and tertiary students make up 2.6%.
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Public transport in Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan reaches 66 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 210 services a week. The typical home sits about 290 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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Public transit options in Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan include 66 active stops serviced by bus networks. These stops accommodate 5 distinct routes, which combine to deliver 211 passenger trips per week. Transit accessibility is favorable, with residents living an average of 293 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential character of the neighborhood, most workers commute out of the area, and private vehicles remain the primary transport choice at 93%. Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.1 cars per household, which is below the regional average. A relatively low 6.6% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 patterns.
Service frequency across all local routes averages 30 trips per day, which translates to approximately 3 weekly passenger trips for each individual stop.
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54.5% of residents in Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 92% of areas nationally. 11.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.6 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and the occurrence of long-term illnesses, Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan faces significant health difficulties that impact both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at approximately 47% of the population (~7,831 people). This rate is below the 52.5% recorded across Regional Qld and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues reported in the area are arthritis, affecting 13.3% of residents, and mental health conditions, affecting 10.3%. In contrast, 54.5% of the local population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Chronic health issues are elevated among the working-age cohort. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 32.8% of the local population (5,485 people), which is significantly higher than the Regional Qld proportion of 20.4%. Health profiles for these older residents reveal some challenges, with national percentiles generally mirroring those of the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan is largely Australian-born, at 81.2% of residents, with 5.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.3%) and Australian (27.5%). 3.4% 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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Cultural diversity in Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan is below national averages, with 81.2% of residents born in Australia, 88.4% holding citizenship, and 94.8% speaking only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 52.2% of the local population, which matches the 52.2% figure for Regional Qld. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplaces, the three largest ancestries in Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan are English at 33.3%, Australian at 27.5%, and Scottish at 8.4%. There are also distinct differences in the concentration of other groups: German ancestry is higher at 5.5% of the population (compared to 4.7% regionally), while Australian Aboriginal stands at 3.4% (compared to 3.9% regionally) and Maori is at 0.6% (compared to 0.8% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan is 52, older than 94% of areas nationally. 19.4% 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 Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan is 52, which is higher than the Regional Qld median of 41 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 16.1% compared to Regional Qld, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 9.1%. This concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 is significantly higher than the national rate of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 9.0% to 10.3%, and the 35 to 44 bracket increased from 9.4% to 10.4%.
Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 10.5% to 8.7%, and the 65 to 74 group fell from 17.2% to 16.1%. Demographic projections suggest the age structure of Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan will shift by 2041. The group aged 85+ is expected to grow by 493 people (64%), rising from 764 to 1,258. Overall, the 65+ age cohorts are projected to make up 56% of the total population growth, highlighting the aging trend in the area. In contrast, population decreases are forecast for the 55 to 64 and 5 to 14 cohorts.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 9 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 Jul 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 — 396 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (15,786 at the 2021 Census → 16,734 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 (319041520). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.