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Varsity Lakes has an estimated 18,207 residents, up from 16,639 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,568 people, or 9.4%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years. 303 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 87.5% of that increase. That puts 3,060 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 Varsity Lakes stands at approximately 18,207 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 16,639 residents documented in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 1,568 individuals (9.4%). This demographic shift is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 18,207 recorded in June 2025 alongside 303 validated new addresses registered following the Census. Such headcounts yield a population density of 3,060 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb within the upper quartile among nationwide locations evaluated by AreaSearch. Furthermore, the 9.4% post-2021 Census growth rate achieved by Varsity Lakes outpaced the wider SA3 area (8.5%), establishing it as a regional growth frontrunner.
Net overseas migration served as the principal catalyst for local population increases, delivering roughly 87.5% of recent aggregate expansion. SA2 projections published jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 using 2022 as a base year are applied by AreaSearch. For periods past 2032 or areas not covered in those releases, Queensland State Government SA2 projections issued in 2023 utilizing 2021 data are used. Because these state figures do not delineate age brackets, AreaSearch allocates proportional age-cohort weighting based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections published in 2023 from 2022 base data. Driven by these anticipated demographic shifts, substantial expansion tracking in the highest quartile of regional locations nationally is anticipated, with Varsity Lakes modeled to add 4,786 persons by 2041 relative to latest annual ERP figures, representing a cumulative increase of 26.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
473 new dwellings have been approved in Varsity Lakes over the past five years, an average of 94 a year. That places the area in the 90th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 94 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 2% 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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Over the past 5 financial years, residential construction approvals in Varsity Lakes have averaged approximately 94 dwellings per year, amounting to 473 homes in total. Across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), the area absorbed an average of 2.5 new residents annually for every approved dwelling, demonstrating resilient underlying demand that helps bolster local real estate values. Approved residential projects carry an average building cost of $693,000—moderately higher than regional benchmarks—which highlights a focus on superior construction standards. Concurrently, commercial building permits totaled $2.4 million during this financial year, pointing to relatively restrained commercial development.
Residential building volumes in Varsity Lakes remain moderately heightened compared to Rest of Qld, standing 46.0% above regional levels per capita across the 5 year period, which maintains diverse buying opportunities while underpinning continuous property demand. Recent construction authorisations consist of 2.0% detached houses alongside 98.0% townhouses or apartments. This clear pivot toward medium- and high-density housing opens accessible entry points that cater well to downsizers, property investors, and first-home buyers. Marking a pronounced transition from the current housing stock (where detached houses comprise 43.0%), this evolution highlights diminished availability of greenfield land alongside shifting lifestyle preferences and an appetite for varied, cost-effective residential options. With roughly 4541 people per approval, Varsity Lakes demonstrates the characteristics of an established, fully developed community. According to the latest quarterly population projections from AreaSearch, Varsity Lakes is anticipated to welcome an additional 4,786 residents by 2041. Should dwelling approval volumes persist at current levels, local housing delivery could face challenges keeping pace with incoming resident numbers, potentially intensifying market competition and providing upward momentum for property prices.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Varsity Lakes, worth an estimated $322 million. A further 176 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $35.4 billion. 53 are already under construction and 77 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities 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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Local economic momentum and community development are strongly steered by capital projects, infrastructure upgrades, and strategic planning schemes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 13 projects expected to exert a meaningful influence on the surrounding area. Key developments include the Varsity Lakes Coles Shopping Centre, Cienna Varsity Ridge, the Bond University Student Accommodation Project, and the European Train Control System - Beenleigh to Varsity Lakes, with the following overview covering those holding the greatest local importance.
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Cienna Varsity Ridge
Four-tower master-planned apartment community by Homecorp comprising 546 apartments. Stage One delivered 257 apartments in 2023. Stage Two is under construction, delivering 289 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across 12 and 14-storey towers with resort-style amenities, retail space, landscaped communal areas and additional public parking. Completion is targeted for 2027.
Varsity Lakes Coles Shopping Centre
A standalone retail development anchored by a full-line 3,382sqm Coles supermarket and Liquorland. The 3,592sqm centre features a suspended slab design with two levels of parking (basement and on-grade) providing over 180 spaces. It includes a dedicated click-and-collect section and specialty retail tenancies. The project was designed to navigate steep site topography and features acoustic screening to protect the amenity of surrounding residential neighbors.
Treetops Plaza Redevelopment - Urbia Burleigh Masterplan
The Urbia Burleigh Masterplan is a long-term, $350 million mixed-use transformation of the Treetops District Centre. It features an expansion of the Treetops Plaza shopping centre, commercial office buildings, and a residential precinct totaling approximately 650 apartments across multiple towers up to 20 storeys. The first stage, 'Treetops North' at 9 Classic Way, consists of a 20-storey residential building with 129 luxury apartments and premium amenities. This initial phase has received development approval, with construction preparation ongoing.
Bond University Student Accommodation Project
Twin-tower student accommodation project at 14 Lake Street, Varsity Lakes. Two buildings of 15 and 17 levels providing 646 student beds across 499 units, plus 1,345sqm of learning spaces. Connected to Bond University campus via pedestrian bridge. Development application approved by Gold Coast City Council.
European Train Control System - Beenleigh to Varsity Lakes
Installation of the European Train Control System (ETCS) digital signalling system between Beenleigh and Varsity Lakes. Construction commenced in February 2025 and includes installation of signalling equipment, balises, radio masts, antennas, technology huts, axle counters and cabling to improve rail safety, capacity, efficiency and reliability. The project is being delivered by the Sequence Alliance comprising the Department of Transport and Main Roads, Queensland Rail and Hitachi Rail.
Burleigh Waters - Cassowary Drive Bridge Replacement
Replacement of the existing 1980s bridge over Lake Heron with a new 3-span structure featuring 3.5m travel lanes and 2.5m walkways on both sides, designed for a 100-year service life to enhance safety and reduce maintenance. Construction is currently underway with local traffic restrictions in place.
Robina Private Hospital Expansion (Stage 2)
A $190 million stage two expansion of Robina Private Hospital on the Gold Coast, designed by HSPC Health Architects for owner Australian Unity and operator Aurora Healthcare Australia. Gold Coast City Council granted full development approval in early 2025 for a nine-storey building delivering 185 mental health, medical rehabilitation and acute surgical beds, seven surgical theatres, mental health group therapy rooms, additional rehabilitation gyms, a ground floor cafe, retail pharmacy, 700 square metres of medical imaging, over 30 doctors consulting suites, and three levels of basement parking.The building targets a 5 star Green Star rating and will occupy a 6,701 square metre site on the corner of Robina Parkway and Bayberry Lane, adjoining the existing 90 bed Robina Private Hospital. Construction was slated to commence in early 2026 and is expected to generate more than 200 building and construction jobs.
Burly Residences
$540 million luxury six-star residential apartment building at 264-268 The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads. Comprises 101 prestigious residences across 25 levels with 40m of beach frontage. Features extensive six-star resort amenities including Club Burly wellness center. Delivered by DD Living and built by Gowdie Management Group.
10,666 residents of Varsity Lakes are employed, from a labour force of 10,991. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 72.6%. 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 16,631, about 91% 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 Varsity Lakes is characterised by high educational attainment, strong representation across key community and essential service industries, a jobless rate of merely 3.0%, and estimated annual jobs growth of 3.6%. Employed locals numbered 10,666 as of March 2026, while local unemployment sat 1.0% under the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld. Workforce engagement is exceptionally strong, reaching a participation rate of 72.6% versus 64.2% across Regional Qld. Census records also revealed that 15.8% of employed residents worked from home, a figure that should be interpreted with consideration for Covid-19 lockdown conditions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. In addition, professional & technical roles show a distinct local clustering, with resident employment in this sector tracking at 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.2% of resident workers, falling well behind the 4.5% observed across Regional Qld. While local businesses provide employment, comparisons between the Census workplace population and resident labour force indicate that a substantial share of residents travel outside the suburb for employment. AreaSearch assessment of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the year leading to March 2026, resident employment rose by 3.6% while the local labour force grew by 3.3%, which lowered the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. By contrast, Regional Qld experienced 0.1% employment growth, a 0.3% increase in the labour pool, and a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. Further context regarding future workforce requirements is provided by Jobs and Skills Australia national employment projections dated Mar-26. When these five- and ten-year national industry outlooks are aligned with the local industry profile, overall employment increases are estimated. Against broader national forecasts of 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years, local industry concentrations suggest Varsity Lakes employment would expand by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (noting this represents an indicative structural weighting and does not account for specific local population growth projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Varsity Lakes is $1,645 a week (about $86,000 a year), with median personal income at $788 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,368 a year against an average of $67,377. 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of ATO postcode data published for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Varsity Lakes SA2 earned a median income of $54,368 and an average income of $67,377. These figures sit close to national benchmarks and compare with a median of $53,146 and average of $66,593 across Regional Qld. Adjusting for an 11.36% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest local earnings reached roughly $60,544 (median) and $75,031 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual income tiers in Varsity Lakes ranked in a modest bracket between the 44th and 46th percentiles.
Specifically, 36.0% of local earners (6,554 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, mirroring regional patterns where 31.7% fall into this range. Mortgage and rental costs impose significant pressure on local budgets, leaving 77.9% of income disposable (ranking at the 37th percentile), with the suburb's SEIFA income score positioning it in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Varsity Lakes had 6,273 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 43% detached houses and 24% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 44% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $490 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,842 a month, a total housing cost higher than 85% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 29.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census findings show that the dwelling profile in Varsity Lakes was divided between 43.1% separate houses and 56.9% attached, apartment, or non-house dwellings, contrasting sharply with Regional Qld where houses accounted for 76.4% and other property types represented 23.6%. Outright home ownership in Varsity Lakes was comparatively subdued at 21.4% relative to Regional Qld, with remaining private homes occupied under a mortgage (34.4%) or via private rental agreements (44.2%). Local housing costs reflect higher price points, with median monthly home loan repayments reaching $1,842 and weekly rental payments at $490, compared to $1,655 and $345 across Regional Qld.
Across the nation as a whole, Varsity Lakes mortgage repayments track slightly lower than the Australian median of $1,863, whereas local rent rates sit considerably higher than the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Varsity Lakes counted 6,273 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,864 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 24% 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 bulk of the local community, making up 69.6% of all households. This group includes couples with children (29.1%), couples without children (24.0%), and single parent families (15.0%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 30.4%, comprising single-person households at 24.0% and shared group households at 6.4%. With an average of 2.5 people per home, the median household size in the suburb equals the Regional Qld benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.6% of adults in Varsity Lakes hold a university qualification, including 21.2% with a bachelor degree and 7.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 23.0% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 3,360 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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Educational qualifications among Varsity Lakes residents outpace broader regional benchmarks, with 30.6% of the population aged 15+ holding a higher education degree compared to 20.6% in Rest of Qld and 25.4% across the SA4 region. Such a strong concentration of tertiary-educated individuals positions the area advantageously for professional and knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees make up the largest share at 21.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 7.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational and technical certifications also remain prevalent, with 35.8% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificate-level awards (23.0%).
A substantial portion of the community is engaged in study, with 32.9% of residents actively enrolled in educational programs. Among these students, 10.0% attend primary schools, 8.2% participate in secondary schooling, and 8.0% are engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Varsity Lakes means driving: households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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73.2% of residents in Varsity Lakes report no long-term health condition. 5.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.2 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of chronic illness rates and mortality statistics, overall health metrics in Varsity Lakes sit slightly below broader averages, with common medical issues exhibiting mildly higher prevalence among both older and younger age groups. Meanwhile, private health insurance coverage sits slightly above standard SA2 benchmarks, covering approximately 53% of the total population (~9,576 people). Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most frequently reported diagnoses in the locality, affecting 6.6% and 8.1 of residents respectively. Conversely, 73.2% of locals reported having no diagnosed long-term health conditions, outpacing the 67.6% recorded across Regional Qld.
Residents aged under 65 exhibit comparatively favorable health indicators. Older residents aged 65 and over represent 13.1% of the population (2,392 people), a notably lower share than the 20.3% observed throughout Regional Qld, with national health standings generally reflecting broader population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
35.3% of Varsity Lakes residents were born overseas and 22.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.5%) and Australian (21.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Varsity Lakes is notably higher than in most Australian localities, with 35.3% of the local population born overseas and 22.2% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the most widespread religious denomination, accounting for 43.7% of residents. The most noticeable deviation from regional norms occurs within Judaism, which represents 0.2% of the local community compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' country of birth, the most common lineages in Varsity Lakes are English at 27.5%, Australian at 21.4% (moderately below the regional benchmark of 26.5%), and Other at 10.5%.
Certain ethnic communities demonstrate higher representation than seen across the wider region, notably New Zealand ancestry at 1.4% (compared to 0.9% regionally), Spanish at 0.8% (versus 0.3%), and Hungarian at 0.5% (against 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Varsity Lakes is 36. 31.3% 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 Varsity Lakes leans heavily toward younger working cohorts. Current estimates as at August 2026 show that 34.3% of the community are young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), compared to 25.5% throughout Regional Qld, whereas seniors and retirees (65+) represent only 13.1% locally versus 20.4% regionally. The median age is estimated at 36 as at August 2026 by AreaSearch, which remains unchanged from the 2021 Census and sits 5 years below the Regional Qld median of 41 recorded at that Census. Since that time, the share of young to middle aged adults has increased from 30.9% to an estimated 34.3%.
Looking forward to 2041, young to middle aged adults are projected to drive the majority of local growth, adding 2,395 residents (38%) to reach an aggregate of 8,638.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Varsity Lakes
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 | Jun 2026 3 months ago all 5 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 Jun 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 — 303 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (16,639 at the 2021 Census → 18,207 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 (309081262). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.