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Upper Mount Gravatt has an estimated 12,278 residents, up from 10,988 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,290 people, or 11.7%. Growth has averaged 1.9% a year over five years, faster than 77% of areas nationally. 100 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 2,916 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 population of Upper Mount Gravatt stands at approximately 12,278 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,290 individuals (11.7%) relative to the 10,988 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated utilizing the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population of 12,276 alongside 100 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Such population levels yield a density of 2,916 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the top quartile of national areas analyzed by AreaSearch. The growth rate of 11.7% since the 2021 census outstripped the national benchmark of 9.3% and the state average, positioning the suburb as a primary growth hub.
This expansion was driven almost entirely by overseas migration, which served as the primary contributor to population increases in recent times. Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized for each SA2 area. For localities where this information is unavailable, or for periods extending beyond 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (using 2021 data) are substituted. Because the state-level projections lack age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch scales these figures by applying age-group cohort ratios from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 data). Demographic models indicate that the region is set for exceptional expansion, ranking in the top 10 percent nationwide, with the population projected to rise by 6,451 persons by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a 52.5% increase over the 16 years.
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419 new dwellings have been approved in Upper Mount Gravatt over the past five years, an average of 83 a year. That places the area in the 91st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 75 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 33% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 126, 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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Approvals for new residential properties in Upper Mount Gravatt have averaged approximately 83 annually, yielding 419 total approvals over the preceding 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 116 approvals have been registered thus far. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the area added one new dwelling for every 2.7 people moving in, pointing to strong demand that supports local property values. Newly constructed homes carry an average building cost of $424,000, which sits moderately higher than the regional standard and reflects a focus on premium builds. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $25.7 million during the current financial year, representing a moderate volume of non-residential construction activity.
Development volume in Upper Mount Gravatt is moderately elevated compared to Greater Brisbane, running 11.0% above the regional per-capita average over the 5 year period, which helps maintain a balance between choice for buyers and stability for local property values. Newly approved residential projects consist of 33.0% detached houses and 67.0% multi-unit attached dwellings. This emphasis on higher-density housing options provides more attainable entry prices and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This composition represents a clear departure from the existing housing stock, which currently stands at 58.0% houses, reflecting a scarcity of vacant land alongside changing buyer preferences and budget constraints. With a ratio of roughly 102 people per approval, Upper Mount Gravatt presents the characteristics of a growing suburb. Looking forward, population projections indicate Upper Mount Gravatt will add 6,449 residents by 2041, relative to the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current pace, residential construction may fall short of population gains, which could intensify competition among buyers and put upward pressure on prices.
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AreaSearch tracks 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Upper Mount Gravatt, worth an estimated $1.67 billion. A further 103 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.4 billion. 25 are already under construction and 49 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, 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 initiatives, and major developments have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified 30 projects poised to affect the suburb. Key developments include the Upper Mt Gravatt Centre Suburban Renewal Precinct Plan, The Collective Residences, Rise Living, and Multiple Residential Developments - Dawson Road, with details of the most significant works provided below.
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Upper Mt Gravatt Centre Suburban Renewal Precinct Plan
Brisbane City Council's Upper Mt Gravatt Centre Suburban Renewal Precinct Plan is a strategic framework to revitalise the Logan Road corridor. The plan proposes significant amendments to the Brisbane City Plan 2014, including rezoning to support higher-density residential and mixed-use developments with building heights up to 15-16 storeys. Key focus areas include increasing housing choice, enhancing the village atmosphere with green links, and improving active transport connections near the Brisbane Metro Griffith University station node.As of May 2026, the project is in the initial feedback review phase following community consultation that closed in April 2026.
The Collective Residences
Contemporary apartment development featuring 1, 2 and 3-bedroom residences by Propel Development Services. Located 13km from Brisbane CBD with rooftop terraced BBQ area, solar panels, and energy-efficient systems.
Griffith University Mount Gravatt Campus Closure & Site Redevelopment
Proposed redevelopment of former Griffith University Mount Gravatt campus site for mixed-use community development including residential, commercial, and public space components. University operations consolidated to Nathan campus.
Pavilion The Residences
A 144-apartment development featuring three five-level buildings within the Mimosa Creek nature reserve. Offers a mix of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments, including a swimming pool, gym, and communal amenities designed for modern living.
18 MacGregor Street Mixed-Use Development
18-storey residential-led development by Salter Brothers comprising 101 two-bedroom apartments and a 1,111m2 two-level childcare centre. Designed by BatesSmart with rooftop communal area, pool, spa, gym, cinema and BBQ areas. Located adjacent to Garden City hotel with parking facilities for Mercure Hotel. Aims for landmark design blending with heritage character.
Rise Living
Rise Living is a 6-storey residential development in Upper Mount Gravatt comprising 53 luxury apartments (20 x 1-bedroom, 18 x 2-bedroom, 14 x 3-bedroom, and 1 x 4-bedroom). Designed by NMDS Architecture and developed by CS Development Group, the project features a rooftop garden, gymnasium, BBQ and sundeck facilities, 100 car parking spaces and 65 bicycle spaces. Located at the corner of Sarazen and Bolger Streets, it offers proximity to Westfield Garden City, Griffith University Nathan Campus, Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital, Mount Gravatt Lookout and Toohey Forest.
Multiple Residential Developments - Dawson Road
Multiple small to medium-scale residential developments along Dawson Road corridor including townhouses and low-rise apartments. Contributing to gentle densification of the Upper Mount Gravatt residential area.
Kehoe Street Residential Building
A proposed six-storey residential building featuring 40 medium-density units (20 two-bedroom and 20 three-bedroom) in Upper Mount Gravatt. Designed by Thinktank Architecture for a private developer. Includes 73 car parking spaces across basement and ground levels, 100sqm communal open space, landscaping, and deep planting. Development application A006628979 lodged 8 October 2024 and currently under assessment by Brisbane City Council. The project replaces existing dwellings on a 1,575sqm site at the end of a cul-de-sac.
6,949 residents of Upper Mount Gravatt are employed, from a labour force of 7,294. Unemployment sits at 4.7%, with participation at 69.0%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 14,709, about 120% 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 local workforce in Upper Mount Gravatt is highly qualified, with strong representation in critical service industries. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%, and jobs grew by an estimated 5.9% over the course of the last year. Employed residents numbered 6,949 as of March 2026, with the unemployment rate sitting 0.4% higher than the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%. The labor force participation rate is highly comparable to the 70.4% recorded across Greater Brisbane. Census data indicates that a moderate 18.4% of employed locals performed their duties from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The suburb exhibits a high concentration of employment in accommodation & food, where its share is 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, construction accounts for only 7.3% of the local workforce, trailing the Greater Brisbane average of 9.0%. A ratio of 1.0 jobs for every resident at the time of the Census indicates a strong local employment base. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw employment numbers rise by 5.9% and the labor force expand by 4.9%, resulting in a 0.9 percentage point decrease in the unemployment rate. This trend diverged from Greater Brisbane, which recorded a 3.2% increase in employment, a 3.4% rise in the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future labor demand in Upper Mount Gravatt. These five and ten-year forecasts have been mapped against the local industry profile to estimate future growth trends. Across Australia, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary widely by industry. Applying these sectoral trends to the local workforce mix suggests employment in Upper Mount Gravatt could grow by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for localized population changes.
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Median household income in Upper Mount Gravatt is $1,664 a week (about $87,000 a year), with median personal income at $746 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,897 a year against an average of $67,684. 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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Data compiled by AreaSearch from the latest ATO postcode statistics for the 2023 financial year shows that taxpayers in the Upper Mount Gravatt SA2 recorded a median income of $54,897 and an average income of $67,684. These figures align closely with national benchmarks and compare to median and average incomes of $58,236 and $72,799 across Greater Brisbane. Adjusting these figures for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year yields estimated values of approximately $61,133 for the median and $75,373 for the average as of March 2026.
According to the Census, household, family, and individual incomes are all relatively modest, falling between the 37th and 45th percentiles. Income distribution data indicates the largest single bracket contains 33.5% of local taxpayers (4,113 people) who earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the wider region where this bracket accounts for 33.3% of taxpayers. Affordability constraints are significant, with residents retaining just 80.8% of their income after housing costs, ranking in the 41st percentile, while the area's SEIFA income metric falls in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Upper Mount Gravatt had 4,123 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 58% detached houses and 34% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 46% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $415 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,967 a month. Rent absorbs 24.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.3%. 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 latest Census, the housing stock in Upper Mount Gravatt consisted of 58.1% standalone houses and 41.9% other property types, including semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings. This compares to the metropolitan Brisbane split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other properties. The rate of outright home ownership was equal to the metropolitan Brisbane benchmark at 25.5%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (28.1%) or occupied by tenants (46.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,967 was higher than the Brisbane metropolitan average of $1,863, and the median weekly rent stood at $415, compared to the regional figure of $380.
On a national level, mortgage costs in the area exceed the Australian average of $1,863, while rental costs are significantly higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Upper Mount Gravatt counted 4,123 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,607 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 27% 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 the majority of local households at 62.9%, consisting of couples with children at 24.4%, couples without children at 26.4%, and single-parent households at 9.7%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 37.1% of households, with single-person households representing 27.2% and group houses making up 9.8%. The average household size stands at 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane median of 2.6.
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40.0% of adults in Upper Mount Gravatt hold a university qualification, including 26.2% with a bachelor degree and 11.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 16.5% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,983 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,065 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 proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in Upper Mount Gravatt is significantly higher than broader averages, with 40.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% nationwide. This educational profile positions the suburb well for employment in professional fields. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 26.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 11.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 27.3% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these fields, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (16.5%).
A high proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 33.6% of residents enrolled in an educational institution. This group includes 12.6% of residents attending tertiary institutions, 7.8% in primary school, and 5.5% in secondary school.
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Public transport in Upper Mount Gravatt reaches 84 stops on 65 routes, timetabled for about 10,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. 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 transport infrastructure in Upper Mount Gravatt consists of 84 active bus stops. These stops accommodate 65 separate routes, which combine to support 10,634 passenger trips each week. Transport access is highly rated, with residents living an average of 155 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary transport mode at 77%, followed by bus travel at 14% and walking at 4%. The average rate of car ownership is 1.1 vehicles per household, which sits below the regional average.
Additionally, 18.4% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era workplace arrangements. Public transport services average 1,519 daily trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 126 departures per week at each individual stop.
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72.3% of residents in Upper Mount Gravatt report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 79% of areas nationally. 6.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments indicate notable public health challenges in Upper Mount Gravatt, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of long-term health conditions across both younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance coverage is slightly higher than the average SA2 area, sitting at approximately 53% of the population (~6,458 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most frequently reported medical issues in the area, affecting 8.4% and 6.7% of residents. Conversely, 72.3% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
Residents under the age of 65 generally record better health outcomes than the national average. Individuals aged 65 and older represent 14.6% of the population (1,791 people), with health outcomes in this senior cohort presenting challenges that align closely with national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
41.0% of Upper Mount Gravatt residents were born overseas and 35.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 82% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (20.9%) and Australian (19.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Upper Mount Gravatt features high levels of cultural diversity, with 35.3% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 41.0% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 42.8% of the local population. The most pronounced religious divergence is in Buddhism, which is practiced by 3.9% of local residents compared to 2.0% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding family ancestry, the three largest groups in Upper Mount Gravatt are English at 20.9% of the population (below the regional average of 26.8%), Australian at 19.1%, and Other at 12.4%.
Significant differences exist in the representation of other backgrounds, with Korean ancestry accounting for 2.4% of the population (compared to 0.5% regionally), Chinese ancestry at 11.6% (compared to 3.4% regionally), and Samoan ancestry at 0.6% (compared to 0.9% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Upper Mount Gravatt is 33, younger than 88% of areas nationally. 38.7% 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 Upper Mount Gravatt is 33 years, which is slightly younger than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 and lower than the national average of 38 years. Compared to the wider Greater Brisbane area, the suburb has a higher proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (21.4%) but fewer residents aged 55 - 64 (7.1%). The concentration of residents in the 25 - 34 bracket is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 demographic has increased its share from 20.5% to 21.4% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort has decreased from 5.8% to 5.0%.
Projections indicate the age profile will change by 2041, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to grow by 37%, adding 973 residents to reach a total of 3,597.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Upper Mount Gravatt
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 15 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 — 100 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,988 at the 2021 Census → 12,278 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 (303031065). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.