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Townsville City - North Ward has an estimated 9,592 residents, up from 9,116 at the 2021 Census — a change of 476 people, or 5.2%. Overseas migration accounts for 91.3% of that increase. That puts 1,419 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 Townsville City - North Ward stands at approximately 9,592 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 476 individuals (5.2%) from the 9,116 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. The updated figure is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 9,589 from June 2025 alongside 28 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population level results in a density of 1,418 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical density found among national sites evaluated by AreaSearch. The 5.2% growth rate since the census trails the SA4 region (7.1%) by 1.9 percentage points, indicating competitive local growth trends.
The expansion of the local population was largely underpinned by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 91.3% of the total population increase in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 localities omitted from this dataset, as well as for all years following 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and grounded in 2021 data are applied. These state-level projections lack breakdowns by age bracket; consequently, when they are used, AreaSearch distributes growth across age groups based on the proportional weightings from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 with a 2022 baseline). Looking at future demographic trends, population growth is projected to run slightly below the median for regional parts of Australia, with the local population expected to grow by 806 individuals by 2041 relative to the latest annual ERP statistics, translating to a total increase of 8.4% over the 16 years.
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71 new dwellings have been approved in Townsville City - North Ward over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That is 1.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 17, 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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Townsville City - North Ward has seen approximately 14 residential building approvals annually, amounting to 71 homes over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 16 approvals registered. Over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, an average of 2.7 new residents was recorded per year for each dwelling, pointing to solid demand that is likely to bolster property values. New residential projects carry an average building cost of $478,000—which sits slightly higher than the regional benchmark—indicating a preference for premium construction projects. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $87.3 million during the current financial year, demonstrating robust momentum in commercial construction.
Relative to the Rest of Qld, building activity in Townsville City - North Ward is significantly constrained, tracking 64.0% below the regional per capita average. This limited construction volume typically strengthens demand and supports price growth for established residential properties. This level of activity also falls below the national norm, reflecting the established status of the locality and suggesting potential regulatory or land constraints. Additionally, all recent construction projects have consisted of detached houses, maintaining the suburban profile of the area and appealing to buyers seeking extra space. Notably, developers are building a higher ratio of traditional houses than the historical housing stock indicates (which was 25.0% at the Census), showing sustained demand for single-family residences despite pressures for higher density. With a ratio of roughly 1332 people for every approved dwelling, Townsville City - North Ward displays the characteristics of a highly mature housing market. Demographic forecasts indicate that Townsville City - North Ward will add 803 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. With construction running at current paces, the supply of new housing may fail to keep pace with population expansion, which could intensify competition among buyers and drive property prices upward.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Townsville City - North Ward, worth an estimated $1.32 billion. A further 33 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.77 billion. 15 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development initiatives are major drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 19 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include the Defence Housing Australia - Townsville New Builds Volume Leasing Program (400+ Homes), Marina Residences, the relocation of Mater Private Hospital Townsville, and the Townsville Breakwater Master-Planned Project, with details of the most significant initiatives provided below.
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Defence Housing Australia - Townsville New Builds Volume Leasing Program (400+ Homes)
Large-scale residential development by Defence Housing Australia (DHA) to deliver more than 400 new, high-quality homes for Australian Defence Force personnel and their families in Townsville. The homes are being built across approximately seven suburbs within 30km of Lavarack Barracks as part of the New Builds Volume Leasing Program, in partnership with local builders and developers. The first homes are expected to be delivered in the 2025-26 financial year.
Townsville Breakwater Master-Planned Precinct
A $1 billion master-planned expansion of the Townsville Breakwater precinct by Morris Group. Located on vacant land adjacent to The Ville Resort-Casino and the 5-star Ardo hotel, the development is designed as a mixed-use hub. Key features include residential apartments to address local housing shortages, short-term hotel accommodation, conference and function spaces, retail outlets, and expansive public open areas with views of Magnetic Island. The project is expected to inject significant economic benefit into North Queensland over the next decade.As of early 2025, Morris Group had commenced a master planning and feasibility process; no development application has been lodged.
Marina Residences
A $65 million luxury waterfront apartment tower by Maidment Group, comprising 18 residences (15 three-bedroom apartments and 3 sky homes) in a 10-storey building. Features include a rooftop pool and sundeck, gym, private dining/meeting room, and panoramic views over Breakwater Marina, The Strand, and Magnetic Island. Construction commenced in 2025 with completion expected late 2026.
The Strand Beach Club
Development-approved 9-level mixed-use complex comprising 18 residential apartments (2, 3 and 4 bedroom units) and a ground floor food and beverage outlet. The 1,012 square meter vacant allotment is positioned between Anelay and The Watermark on Townsville's premier waterfront location. The project received council approval in 2023 but the site was subsequently marketed for sale by Warburton Investments with expressions of interest closing in March 2024. The property is currently under offer as of late 2024/early 2025.
Weststate Private Hospital
A $60 million short-stay private hospital development transforming the heritage-listed former Townsville West State School into specialist consulting suites, with a new five-storey purpose-built hospital next door. The project includes four operating theatres, one procedure room, a HDU/ICU, 19 day beds, 26 overnight rooms, consulting rooms, cafe and 24/7 kitchen. Official project sources indicate construction has commenced and Centuria schedules completion for 2026.
Oxley Street Residences
A development of 19 units with associated office and food and drink facilities in the neighbouring suburb of North Ward, approved by Townsville City Council.
Anelay The Strand
Oceanfront mixed-use development featuring 12 luxury apartments across seven storeys with 180-degree north-facing views to Magnetic Island. The development includes a two-storey commercial building housing The Beach Hotel (formerly Anelay restaurant), with specialty kitchens, bars, ice creamery, and waterfront dining. The apartments feature premium glass facades, open-plan living, and expansive balconies. Semi-basement and mezzanine level parking accommodates 22 cars. Completed in 2022, this boutique development represents contemporary coastal living on Townsville's award-winning Strand.
Stanley Street Residences
A collection of five boutique 2 & 3 storey luxury homes located at the foothills of Castle Hill, in the neighbouring suburb of North Ward. The residences feature contemporary design and high-quality finishes.
5,337 residents of Townsville City - North Ward are employed, from a labour force of 5,670. Unemployment sits at 5.9%, with participation at 65.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,598, about 131% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 workforce of Townsville City - North Ward is characterised by high levels of education, with a strong presence in essential services and an unemployment rate of 5.9%. As of March 2026, there are 5,337 employed residents, while the local unemployment rate sits 2.0% higher than the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%. Workforce participation matches the 64.3% recorded across Regional Qld. According to Census details, a modest 8.0% of the employed population worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 restriction measures. The resident workforce is heavily concentrated in the sectors of health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and education & training.
The concentration of jobs in public administration & safety is particularly pronounced, registering at 2.1 times the regional norm. Conversely, construction employment is underrepresented, accounting for 5.7% of jobs compared to the regional average of 10.1%. With 1.2 jobs for each resident worker at the time of the Census, the area operates as a significant employment hub, drawing in commuting workers from the surrounding region. AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the local labor force contracted by 1.9% and total employment fell by 1.9%, which kept the overall unemployment rate stable. This contrasts with Regional Qld, where employment rose by 0.1%, the labor force grew by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate increased by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide a broader context for future labor demand in Townsville City - North Ward. These five and ten-year national projections have been applied to the local industry mix to model potential employment trends. Globally, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary. Weighting these projections against the current employment structure of Townsville City - North Ward suggests local employment could rise by 7.1% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, representing a basic mathematical extrapolation for illustrative purposes that excludes local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Townsville City - North Ward is $1,783 a week (about $93,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,115 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $69,819 a year against an average of $90,161. 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 postcode-level ATO data released for the financial year 2023, the median taxpayer income in the Townsville City - North Ward SA2 is $69,819, with an average taxpayer income of $90,161. These earnings rank among the highest nationally, compared to a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593 across Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the financial year 2023, current estimated figures would be approximately $77,750 for the median and $100,403 for the average as of March 2026. Census statistics show individual weekly earnings are high, placing at the 86th percentile nationally ($1,115 weekly), while household incomes occupy a more moderate position at the 52nd percentile.
The local income profile is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which accounts for 30.5% of residents (2,925 people), a distribution similar to the wider region where this bracket represents 31.7% of the population. After meeting housing costs, residents retain 85.1% of their income for discretionary spending, and the area is positioned in the 7th decile of the SEIFA index for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Townsville City - North Ward had 4,039 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 25% detached houses and 61% apartments. 20% are owned with a mortgage, 55% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 17.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the housing stock in Townsville City - North Ward consisted of 24.9% houses and 75.1% other dwelling types, such as apartments, semi-detached properties, and miscellaneous accommodations, compared to Regional Qld where houses made up 76.4% and other dwellings accounted for 23.6%. Home ownership rates in Townsville City - North Ward were lower than the regional average, standing at 25.3%, with the remaining properties being held under a mortgage (20.1%) or rented (54.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $1,950, which is higher than the Regional Qld average of $1,655.
The median weekly rent was recorded at $320, compared to $345 across Regional Qld. In a national context, mortgage commitments in Townsville City - North Ward exceed the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Townsville City - North Ward counted 4,039 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,250 today, averaging 1.9 people each. 14% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 43% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 50.5% of all households, consisting of couples with children (14.4%), couples without children (28.3%), and single-parent households (6.8%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 49.5% of the total, with single-person households representing 43.0% and group households making up 6.4%. The average household size is 1.9 people, which is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
42.5% of adults in Townsville City - North Ward hold a university qualification, including 27.1% with a bachelor degree and 11.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 18.1% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,486 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,040 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 level of education in Townsville City - North Ward is high compared to regional baselines, with 42.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 20.1% in the surrounding SA4 region and 20.6% in Rest of Qld. This educational profile positions the community well for professional and knowledge-based employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 27.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (11.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 28.6% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these areas, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (18.1%).
Participation in education is strong throughout the community, with 28.6% of the population currently enrolled in an educational program. This student body comprises 8.9% in secondary schools, 8.6% in tertiary institutions, and 6.0% in primary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Townsville City - North Ward reaches 39 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 2,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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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Analysis of the local transit network shows 39 active public transport stops in Townsville City - North Ward, comprising a combination of ferry and bus services. These stops are served by 12 distinct routes, which accommodate 2,523 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is favorable, with residents living an average of 255 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the community, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 82%, followed by walking at 10% and cycling at 2%. Vehicle ownership rates average 1.0 car per household, which is below the regional average.
A relatively small share of residents, 8.0%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Transit services average 360 trips daily across the network, which translates to approximately 64 departures per week at each individual stop.
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72.1% of residents in Townsville City - North Ward report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 82% of areas nationally. 3.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 65.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 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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Public health metrics indicate excellent wellness levels throughout Townsville City - North Ward, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the low occurrence of chronic illnesses across all age brackets. Additionally, private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, with approximately 66% of the population (6,321 people) holding cover. This compares to coverage rates of 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health concerns in the locality are mental health conditions and arthritis, which affect 8.1% and 6.7% of the population respectively. Conversely, 72.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Health outcomes for residents under the age of 65 are better than average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.8% of the local population (1,711 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld average of 20.4%. Seniors in the area experience positive health outcomes, with national health rankings aligning closely with those of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.1% of Townsville City - North Ward residents were born overseas and 12.8% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.0%) and Australian (21.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Townsville City - North Ward displays higher cultural diversity than the regional average, with 12.8% of the population speaking a language other than English at home and 26.1% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 50.8% of local residents. The most pronounced religious overrepresentation is among those identifying as Jewish, who make up 0.2% of the population compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (based on the birth country of parents), the three most common heritages in Townsville City - North Ward are English (28.0%), Australian (21.0%, which is lower than the regional average of 26.5%), and Irish (10.2%).
There are also notable differences in the concentration of other ethnicities, with Spanish heritage represented at 0.7% (compared to 0.3% regionally), French at 0.7% (compared to 0.5% regionally), and Scottish at 8.9% (compared to 7.8% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Townsville City - North Ward is 39. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 34.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 39 in Townsville City - North Ward is slightly below the Regional Qld median of 41, but sits very close to the national average of 38. The age structure is characterized by a high concentration of young adults aged 25 - 34, who make up 19.9% of the population, while children aged 5 - 14 represent a smaller share (6.8%) compared to Regional Qld. The proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 is higher than the national benchmark of 14.6%. Since 2021, the median age has fallen by 1.1 years from 40 to 39, reflecting a shift toward a younger demographic.
Key shifts include the 75 to 84 cohort growing from 4.5% to 6.4% of the population, and the 25 to 34 group rising from 18.1% to 19.9%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 bracket decreased from 14.5% to 11.6%, and the 55 to 64 group declined from 15.2% to 13.1%. Population projections for 2041 point to changing demographics in Townsville City - North Ward, led by a 21% increase in the 25 to 34 group (an additional 410 people), rising from 1,909 to 2,320. In contrast, the cohorts aged 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 are projected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Townsville City - North Ward
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 11 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 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 — 28 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,116 at the 2021 Census → 9,592 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 (318021490). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.