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Trinity Beach - Smithfield has an estimated 19,885 residents, up from 16,791 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,094 people, or 18.4%. Growth has averaged 3.6% a year over five years, faster than 89% of areas nationally. 670 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 43.5% of that increase. That puts 902 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count for Trinity Beach - Smithfield stands at approximately 19,885 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 3,094 individuals (18.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which tallied 16,791 residents. This updated figure is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 19,862 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 670 validated new addresses added following the Census. Consequently, the local density reaches 901 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks recorded across AreaSearch study locations. With an 18.4% expansion rate since the 2021 census, Trinity Beach - Smithfield outpaced both the broader SA4 region (7.6%) and the Rest of Qld, establishing itself as a regional growth frontrunner.
Inbound interstate migration served as the primary growth engine, generating roughly 43.5% of recent net population additions, while overseas migration and natural increases also delivered positive contributions. Projections utilised by AreaSearch incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia modeling released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for individual SA2 localities. For timeframes beyond 2032 or areas not captured in that series, 2023 Queensland State Government SA2 figures (anchored on 2021 data) are integrated. Because those state forecasts omit age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch applies age-cohort distribution weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (utilising 2022 figures). Looking ahead, the statistical area is slated for upper-quartile expansion among non-metropolitan districts, with anticipated growth of 5,902 persons by 2041 according to current annual ERP benchmarks, representing a cumulative increase of 29.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
717 new dwellings have been approved in Trinity Beach - Smithfield over the past five years, an average of 143 a year. That places the area in the 83rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 143 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 97% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals across Trinity Beach - Smithfield have averaged approximately 143 dwellings annually, totaling 717 approved homes over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this same span of the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), an average influx of 4.5 new residents has been recorded per constructed dwelling, indicating that housing demand significantly exceeds incoming supply and placing upward pressure on property values and market competition. Concurrently, newly built dwellings reflect an average construction cost of $380,000—below wider regional benchmarks—supporting relatively affordable building options.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $45.3 million have been recorded during the current financial year, underscoring solid business capital expenditure. In comparison to the Rest of Qld, per-capita residential building in Trinity Beach - Smithfield has been somewhat higher (exceeding the regional benchmark by 25.0% per person over the 5 year period), which helps maintain buyer availability while sustaining underlying market interest, despite a moderation in building volumes across recent years. Detached houses account for 97.0% of recent construction while townhouses or apartments constitute 3.0%, preserving the district's low-density, family-oriented suburban fabric favored by buyers seeking larger blocks. The metric of 339 area residents per approved dwelling underlines this measured pace of ongoing construction. Moving forward, projections indicate Trinity Beach - Smithfield will add 5,879 people by 2041 (benchmarked against the latest quarterly figures from AreaSearch). Should construction proceed at its present trajectory, additions to housing stock could fall short of demographic growth, heightening buyer competition and underpinning ongoing value gains.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Trinity Beach - Smithfield, worth an estimated $560 million. A further 97 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10.5 billion. 23 are already under construction and 40 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and strategic urban planning exert a powerful influence on local property dynamics. A total of 15 key initiatives have been identified by AreaSearch as having significant relevance for the district. Prominent undertakings include the Woolworths Trinity Beach Shopping Centre, Half Moon Bay Estate, Bluewater Living, and Seascape Terraces, Trinity Park, with details on notable projects outlined below.
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Woolworths Trinity Beach Shopping Centre
A $60 million retail development by Fabcot Pty Ltd, Woolworths' property arm. Following years of planning delays and legal challenges, construction is underway with completion targeted for Q2 2027. The project features a 3,800sqm full-line Woolworths supermarket, approximately 15 specialty retail stores, a medical/consulting precinct, 269 on-grade car parks, six direct-to-boot bays, and four electric vehicle charging stations.
Half Moon Bay Estate
A community title scheme estate featuring 249 residential house and land packages on a 19.58ha beachfront site at Trinity Park. Approved by Cairns Regional Council, the project will dedicate about 35% of the site to open space, including a mangrove conservation area and wetlands rehabilitation.
Seascape Terraces, Trinity Park
Residential development featuring terraced housing and apartments in Trinity Park. Multiple building types proposed with contemporary tropical architecture and landscaped outdoor spaces.
The Palms
The Palms is a major masterplanned redevelopment of the former Paradise Palms Golf Course into a mixed-use precinct. The project features approximately 330 residential lots and the $210 million Reefsedge Waterpark and Tourist Park, which includes over 20 water slides, resort pools, 364 villas, and 47 caravan sites. The site also incorporates a proposed Catholic primary school and a village hub with retail and dining. Civil works are ongoing, with the waterpark and resort components targeted for a mid-2026 opening.
Bluewater Living
A master-planned community spanning 155 hectares with parkland, rainforest, waterfront home sites, and a 108-berth marina, offering a blend of natural beauty, security, and community amenities.
Johanna Road Residential Development
Completed in 2024, a fully leased 20-dwelling build-to-rent estate (mix of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom homes) at Trinity Beach, designed for long term rental demand and positioned near JCU and Smithfield services.
Reefsedge Resort & Waterpark
A state-of-the-art $235 million waterpark and luxury resort development on the former Paradise Palms site. The project features 22 slides, including a three-level tower and the King Cobra slide, plus wave and lagoon pools. The masterplan includes 364 villas, 127 ensuited caravan sites, and a fully renovated clubhouse. Designed as a catalytic tourism project for Far North Queensland, it expects to attract 379,000 annual visitors and create over 400 operational jobs.
Endeavour Estate
An exclusive residential estate in Trinity Beach featuring 105 lots sold as house and land packages. The development offers fully turn-key homes with inclusions such as fans, split system air conditioning, stone benchtops, porcelain tiles, carpet, and full landscaping. Situated near schools, beaches, recreational facilities, and boat ramps, promoting a family-oriented coastal lifestyle.
10,770 residents of Trinity Beach - Smithfield are employed, from a labour force of 11,018. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 67.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 17,458, about 88% 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 labour market in Trinity Beach - Smithfield is characterized by a skilled resident workforce, strong representation across key essential service industries, and an unemployment rate of only 2.3%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 10,770, with joblessness sitting 1.7% lower than the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld. Labor force participation stands at a steady 67.9%, compared with 64.2% regionally. Data from the Census shows that 16.4% of employed persons were working remotely from home, though historical Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind. Major concentrations of resident employment occur within health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade.
Conversely, the primary sector is underrepresented, with agriculture, forestry & fishing engaging merely 1.0% of local workers compared to 4.5% across Regional Qld. Comparing resident counts against Census workplace counts indicates that local commercial employment capacity is modest, reflecting the primarily residential nature of the suburb. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that over the 12 months leading up to March 2026, the labour force in the area fell by 2.0% while employment dropped by 2.9%, which caused the unemployment rate to climb by 0.9 percentage points. By comparison, the broader Regional Qld area saw employment grow by 0.1% and the labour force expand by 0.3%, alongside a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia provides national employment forecasts from Mar-26 that can help clarify potential future demand in the Trinity Beach - Smithfield locality. These forecasts span five and ten year horizons and have been overlaid onto the local employment structure to estimate how jobs might develop. The national outlook projects a 6.6% expansion in employment over five years and a 13.7% increase over ten years, though these figures vary considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific growth rates are applied to the employment composition of Trinity Beach - Smithfield, the estimate for local job growth is 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, with the caveat that this is a basic weighting exercise meant only for illustration and does not factor in local population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Trinity Beach - Smithfield is $1,800 a week (about $94,000 a year), with median personal income at $859 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,871 a year against an average of $67,596. 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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Based on ATO individual tax statistics aggregated by postcode and published by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Trinity Beach - Smithfield SA2 recorded a median income of $55,871 and an average income of $67,596. These figures track close to nationwide midpoints and compare favorably against the Regional Qld median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Factoring in cumulative Wage Price Index expansion of 11.36% since financial year 2023, indexed values reach approximately $62,218 for the median and $75,275 for the average as of March 2026. From the Census 2021 results, family, personal, and household earnings sit around the 56th percentile across the country.
The largest cohort falls in the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings bracket, accounting for 36.5% of residents (7,258 people), in line with the 31.7% observed regionally. While residential accommodation absorbs 17.0% of gross earnings, solid baseline wages support an overall disposable income standing at the 52nd percentile, with the area ranking in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Trinity Beach - Smithfield had 6,079 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 10% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 23.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling stock recorded across Trinity Beach - Smithfield at the most recent Census was composed of 82.7% separate houses and 17.3% other dwellings (incorporating townhouses, units, and related formats), compared to 76.4% separate houses and 23.6% other dwellings across Regional Qld. Outright ownership sat at 25.4%, trailing the wider Regional Qld benchmark, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (42.0%) or occupied by tenants (32.7%). Median monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,733, higher than the Regional Qld figure of $1,655, while weekly median rent reached $420 compared to $345 regionally.
Relative to countrywide standards, local mortgage repayments are lower than the national median of $1,863, whereas local rental costs sit well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Trinity Beach - Smithfield counted 6,079 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,199 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the primary living arrangement in the area, representing 74.4% of total households. This consists of couples with children at 30.7%, couples without children at 30.4%, and single parent families at 12.2%. Non-family living structures make up the remaining 25.6%, comprising lone person households at 20.9% and group households at 4.7%. The typical household size is 2.6 people, which is slightly above the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.7% of adults in Trinity Beach - Smithfield hold a university qualification, including 17.7% with a bachelor degree and 5.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.0% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 3,110 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,018 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 across the community compares favorably with regional standards, as 25.7% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees compared to 20.6% across the Rest of Qld. Among higher education qualifications, bachelor degrees account for 17.7%, postgraduate credentials make up 5.3%, and graduate diplomas represent 2.7%. Technical and trade qualifications are also widespread, with 40.9% of persons aged 15+ holding vocational certifications, split between certificates (28.0%) and advanced diplomas (12.9%). Current participation in formal study is substantial, involving 32.7% of local residents. Within this group, 10.8% attend primary school, 8.4% are enrolled in secondary school, and 7.2% are engaged in higher tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Trinity Beach - Smithfield reaches 52 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 1,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 330 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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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An inventory of public transport infrastructure across Trinity Beach - Smithfield identifies 52 operational stops, primarily accommodating bus services. These facilities are connected by 9 separate routes that together provide 1,564 weekly passenger trips. Network proximity is favorable, with residents living an average distance of 329 meters from their closest transport stop. Due to the area's predominantly residential character, outward travel is customary, with private vehicles serving as the dominant commuting mode at 91%. Households maintain an average of 1.5 motor vehicles per dwelling. In addition, 16.4% of workers indicated working from home during the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Across all operating routes, timetable frequency averages 223 trips per day, translating to roughly 30 weekly departures per individual stop.
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74.5% of residents in Trinity Beach - Smithfield report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 87% of areas nationally. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.5 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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Assessment of health indicators by AreaSearch demonstrates strong overall community wellbeing in Trinity Beach - Smithfield, reflected in favorable mortality metrics and low rates of chronic illness, particularly among younger cohorts. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is slightly above standard SA2 benchmarks, encompassing approximately 53% of the resident population (~10,459 people). The primary reported chronic conditions among local residents are mental health issues and arthritis, diagnosed in 7.6% and 6.8% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 74.5% of residents reported having no diagnosed long-term health conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
General health metrics are particularly favorable among the non-elderly cohort. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 15.3% of the population (3,034 people), below the 20.3% share observed in Regional Qld, and while their health status is positive, it ranks somewhat lower against broader national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.0% of Trinity Beach - Smithfield residents were born overseas and 14.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.1%) and Australian (23.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Trinity Beach - Smithfield is higher than in most comparable local markets, with 28.0% of inhabitants born abroad and 14.2% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 42.7% of residents. The most noticeable demographic variation occurs among adherents of Judaism, who make up 0.2% locally compared with 0.1% across Regional Qld. Regarding reported parental heritage, the three most prominent ancestry backgrounds recorded in Trinity Beach - Smithfield are English (28.1%), Australian (23.1%), and Other (10.8%). Additionally, certain communities show higher relative proportions locally compared to regional levels: New Zealand ancestry stands at 1.0% (vs 0.9% regionally), while French and Welsh heritages each account for 0.7% (vs 0.5% each across the wider region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Trinity Beach - Smithfield is 38. 26.9% 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 demographic profile of Trinity Beach - Smithfield is younger than that of Regional Qld overall. Updated estimates for August 2026 indicate that persons aged 25 - 44 represent 28.6% of the population, compared to 25.5% across Regional Qld, while the 65+ age group comprises 15.3% locally versus 20.4% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 38, matching the 2021 Census level and tracking 3 years younger than the Regional Qld median of 41 recorded in that Census. Since that time, the proportion of residents aged 65 and over has shifted from 13.4% to an estimated 15.3%.
Looking forward to 2041, the 25 - 44 cohort is projected to generate the largest absolute gain by adding 2,093 people (37%) to reach a total of 7,778, whereas older residents aged 65+ are forecast to experience the fastest relative surge, increasing 50% to 4,538.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Trinity Beach - Smithfield
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 6 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 670 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (16,791 at the 2021 Census → 19,885 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (306011142). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.