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Walkerston - Eton has an estimated 8,830 residents, up from 8,457 at the 2021 Census — a change of 373 people, or 4.4%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. Density is about 14 people per 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 population of Walkerston - Eton stands at approximately 8,830 as of Aug 2026. This figure indicates an expansion of 373 people (4.4%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 8,457 people. That adjustment incorporates the ABS estimated resident population figure of 8,749 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 93 validated new addresses registered post-Census. With this headcount, population density registers at 14.1 persons per square kilometer, ensuring considerable personal space. The community's 4.4% post-census growth rate sits within 2.6 percentage points of the broader SA3 area (7.0%), reflecting solid underlying demographic drivers.
The primary catalyst for local gains has been natural increase, generating roughly 85.4% of net additions across recent cycles. Projections utilised by AreaSearch rely on ABS/Geoscience Australia models for each SA2 district, published in 2024 with 2022 serving as the benchmark year. Where SA2 coverage is absent, or for periods extending post-2032, figures reference Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts published in 2023 utilizing 2021 baselines. Because state-level forecasts lack age group breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates proportional cohort shares guided by ABS Greater Capital Region models (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Looking ahead, demographic growth is expected to track slightly beneath the national non-metropolitan median, with local numbers projected to expand by 587 persons to 2041 according to current annual ERP benchmarks, representing overall 16-year growth of 5.7%.
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83 new dwellings have been approved in Walkerston - Eton over the past five years, an average of 16 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. 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 Walkerston - Eton have averaged approximately 16 dwellings annually, totaling 83 homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because an estimated 4.3 people per year have relocated locally for each dwelling completed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local supply trails demographic demand by a wide margin, intensifying buyer rivalry and escalating price levels as newly approved residences show an average value of $558,000. Furthermore, $2.5 million in commercial approvals logged during the current financial year reinforces the locality's overwhelmingly residential focus.
Per capita construction in Walkerston - Eton registers at approximately half the level observed across Rest of Qld, placing the community in the 32nd percentile across Australia and narrowing buyer choices, which bolsters demand for existing housing stock. Such subdued volume also falls short of the national norm, highlighting the district's established character and potential planning hurdles. Concurrently, recent residential construction has consisted entirely of standalone homes, preserving low-density neighborhood qualities and emphasizing detached family dwellings for buyers desiring yard space. An estimated ratio of 487 people in the area per dwelling approval highlights the subdued pace of local building activity. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update, projections indicate Walkerston - Eton will add 506 residents by 2041. Assuming ongoing building rates persist, residential capacity appears sufficient to satisfy expected demographic demand, sustaining balanced conditions for purchasers while accommodating potential growth beyond present estimates.
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AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Walkerston - Eton, worth an estimated $460 million. A further 68 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $18.5 billion. 28 are already under construction and 26 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and sports & recreation. 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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Community development and economic performance are heavily shaped by planning initiatives, major infrastructure enhancements, and local project activity. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 48 projects expected to influence the surrounding region. Prominent developments include the Mackay Solar Farm Development, Mackay Waste Management Facility, Glenrowan Estate, and the Walkerston Service Station and Retail Development, with primary initiatives detailed in the accompanying overview.
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Mackay Solar Farm Development
Proposed utility-scale solar photovoltaic development of approximately 150 MW with an associated battery energy storage system intended to improve electricity supply and grid stability for the Mackay region. As of July 2026, no confirmed development application, Coordinator-General declaration, EPBC referral, or identified developer has been located for this specific project. Mackay Regional Council has recently adopted a Renewable Energy Community Benefit System Policy in preparation for future renewable energy proposals, but this project has not been publicly identified within those processes.
Walkerston Service Station and Retail Development
Approved redevelopment comprising a new service station, fast food outlet and retail tenancies on the corner of Dutton Street and Dane Street. The project requires demolition of three existing houses and the former service station and includes 30 on-site parking spaces. Following the June 2024 development approval, an Operational Works application for Stage 1 and Stage 2 civil works, roadworks, stormwater drainage and landscaping was lodged in late 2024, indicating the project is progressing toward construction, although no confirmed construction commencement has been publicly announced.
Glenrowan Estate
A community-focused residential estate in Walkerston, Queensland, offering 180 new homes. It features expansive open green spaces, a park, and a playground. The estate is designed for families, offering relaxed living close to city conveniences on a total area of 21.90 hectares.
Mackay Waste Management Facility
Modern waste processing and recycling facility with materials recovery systems. Includes organic waste processing, hazardous waste handling, and community education center.
Alsatia Park Upgrade
Major upgrades to Alsatia Park, which is now open to the community. The project included new play equipment, a youth hang-out space (with a ping pong table featuring custom local artwork), an upgraded skatepark (with an inlaid bronze memorial plaque), new public amenities (including accessible toilets), basketball facilities, picnic shelters, barbecue area, footpaths, and drainage improvements. The design incorporated extensive community feedback, notably separating the younger children's playground from the skatepark. The project was jointly funded by the Australian Government's Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program ($700,000) and Mackay Regional Council.
Walkerston Bypass
$251.7 million bypass connecting Peak Downs Highway to Mackay Ring Road. 2-lane rural highway for heavy vehicles, improving safety and reducing congestion. Includes a new bridge over Bakers Creek and road overpasses. Opened January 2025.
Ooralea Waters
Ooralea Waters is a fully integrated masterplanned residential community near Mackay, set on the shoreline of Bakers Creek, comprising approximately 2,500 low to medium density home sites. The estate offers absolute waterfront access, 80 acres of parklands, playgrounds, a melaleuca forest, and a future retail convenience centre. Developed by SIG Group, the project has active construction across multiple stages, with earthworks and sewer works complete for Stage 7 and Stage 8 now selling. Display homes are open, showcasing partnerships with regional builders.
Mackay Aquatic and Recreation Complex (Mackay ARC)
Completed multi-sport precinct on CQUniversity's Ooralea campus featuring a FINA-approved 50m pool, covered 25m pool, learn-to-swim pool, synthetic athletics track and multi-use spaces. The $23.9m project was co-funded by Mackay Regional Council and the Australian Government with land provided by CQUniversity.
5,027 residents of Walkerston - Eton are employed, from a labour force of 5,117. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 73.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,157, about 81% 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 labor pool in Walkerston - Eton features a healthy blend of blue-collar and white-collar roles, supported by notable manufacturing and industrial footprints, an unemployment rate standing at only 1.8%, and estimated employment growth of 5.0% over the past year. In total, 5,027 residents were actively employed as of March 2026, while local unemployment sits 2.2% lower than the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld, accompanied by an exceptionally strong labor force participation rate of 73.2% compared to Regional Qld's 64.2%. Census figures revealed a modest 8.8% of workers operating from home, though historical Covid-19 restrictions must be kept in mind.
Key sectors employing local workers include mining, health care & social assistance, alongside manufacturing. Mining in particular represents a pronounced regional specialization, commanding a local workforce share 3.9 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance shows lower local representation, engaging only 10.0% of Walkerston - Eton's workforce against 16.1% in Regional Qld. A comparison of Census working figures against resident population numbers suggests that local in-area employment positions remain relatively constrained. AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics show that over the year to March 2026, resident employment increased by 5.0% while the local labor force expanded by 5.7%, nudging the jobless rate up by 0.7 percentage points. Across Regional Qld over the equivalent interval, employment grew by 0.1%, the workforce rose by 0.3%, and unemployment lifted by 0.1 percentage points. Additional perspective on future workforce needs in Walkerston - Eton is available via Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26. These five- and ten-year industry outlooks were applied against the local industry baseline to map expected trajectory. While total employment nationally is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry performance varies substantially; applying these sector-specific trajectories across Walkerston - Eton's existing industry distribution points to local employment increases of 5.2% over five years and 11.6% over ten years (note that this represents a straightforward proportional weighting for illustration and omits localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Walkerston - Eton is $2,105 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $901 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,417 a year against an average of $77,986. 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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ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayers within the Walkerston - Eton SA2 report a median income of $64,417 and an average income of $77,986. These earnings sit comfortably above national benchmarks, outperforming Regional Qld's median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Incorporating Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $71,735 (median) and $86,845 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census positions local household, family, and individual earnings around the 69th percentile across Australia.
In terms of earnings brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 category accounts for 34.9% of local earners (3,081 individuals), aligning closely with the regional share of 31.7%. After meeting shelter expenses, households retain 88.8% of income, providing solid spending capacity, with the community's SEIFA income metric positioning it within the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Walkerston - Eton had 2,811 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 0% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $330 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 15.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.0%. 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, housing stock in Walkerston - Eton was composed of 87.6% houses and 12.4% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached units, apartments, and alternative structures), contrasting with Regional Qld where houses comprised 76.4% and other dwellings accounted for 23.6%. Outright home ownership in Walkerston - Eton reached 38.1%, well above the regional norm, while remaining properties were occupied under a mortgage (44.0%) or rented (17.9%). The typical monthly mortgage cost was $1,733, exceeding Regional Qld's $1,655, whereas median weekly rent stood at $330 compared to Regional Qld's $345.
On a broader Australian scale, mortgage obligations in Walkerston - Eton fall below the nationwide average of $1,863, and local rental rates remain substantially lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Walkerston - Eton counted 2,811 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 34% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 81.0% of total households, consisting of 37.2% couples with children, 34.3% couples without children, and 8.9% single parent families. Non-family dwellings make up the remaining 19.0%, comprising lone person households (16.5%) alongside group households (2.4%). With an average of 2.8 people per home, the median household size exceeds the Regional Qld benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
10.0% of adults in Walkerston - Eton hold a university qualification, including 7.8% with a bachelor degree and 1.0% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 85% of areas nationally. A further 38.5% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 843 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 957 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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Attainment levels highlight educational hurdles across the district, with higher education graduation rates (10.0%) trailing far behind the nationwide metric of 30.4%, pointing to clear opportunities for dedicated learning programs. Among tertiary award holders, bachelor degrees account for 7.8%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.2%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.0%). Meanwhile, vocational and technical credentials show strong prevalence, with 45.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas (7.1%) and certificates (38.5%). Active educational engagement is substantial across the population, with 30.3% of community members participating in structured study. This cohort comprises 12.7% attending primary schools, 9.9% enrolled in secondary schools, and 2.7% pursuing higher education programs.
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Getting around Walkerston - Eton means driving: households keep an average of 2.0 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure within Walkerston - Eton includes 25 active stops supporting regional bus operations. These locations are connected via 2 individual routes that deliver a combined 45 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport access is considered limited, with typical walking distances averaging 2210 meters to the closest transit stop. Reflecting the area's commuter profile, most working locals travel outward, with private vehicles serving as the dominant mode for 95% of trips. Household vehicle density averages 2.0 per dwelling, exceeding the regional baseline, while 8.8% of workers carried out their duties from home according to the 2021 Census (which may incorporate COVID-19 related conditions).
Transit service schedules deliver an average of 6 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 1 weekly trips per individual stop.
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71.8% of residents in Walkerston - Eton report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 76% of areas nationally. 3.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Overall health indicators for Walkerston - Eton demonstrate favorable outcomes according to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality patterns and chronic ailment rates, with low incidence of major health concerns observed across both younger and older cohorts. In addition, private health insurance coverage is extensive, held by roughly 58% of the total population (~5,121 people), compared to 52.5% across Regional Qld. The primary chronic conditions reported by residents were asthma and arthritis, recorded among 7.2 and 6.8% of the populace, respectively, whereas 71.8% of inhabitants indicated they were completely free of diagnosed medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
General health status among working-age individuals tracks close to standard baselines. Seniors aged 65 and over represent 17.3% of the community (1,529 people), remaining below the 20.3% proportion seen in Regional Qld, and health metrics within this older group exceed average levels, matching broader national distributions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Walkerston - Eton is largely Australian-born, at 93.5% of residents, with 2.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.7%) and English (28.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demographic indicators reflect comparatively lower cultural diversity throughout Walkerston - Eton, where 88.6% of the population hold Australian citizenship, 93.5% were born in Australia, and 97.9% speak solely English in their residences. Christianity forms the predominant faith, practiced by 65.3% of residents in Walkerston - Eton, in contrast to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Examining parental heritage, the three most widespread ancestries in Walkerston - Eton are Australian at 31.7% of the populace (surpassing the regional benchmark of 26.5%), English at 28.8%, and Scottish at 8.4%. Notable variances emerge in other backgrounds, with Maltese heritage significantly higher at 5.8% of Walkerston - Eton (compared to 0.4% regionally), German background standing at 5.4% (vs 4.7%), and New Zealand heritage at 0.7% (vs 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Walkerston - Eton is 38. 23.0% 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 age distribution of Walkerston - Eton aligns closely with broader Regional Qld patterns, with the largest divergence across the four main age brackets measuring 3.0 percentage points. As of August 2026, the estimated median age is 38, matching the 2021 Census figure and remaining 3 years younger than the Regional Qld median of 41 recorded at that time. Looking at specific segments, senior residents (65+) expanded from 14.6% at the Census to an estimated 17.3% currently. Looking ahead to 2041, retirees and elderly demographics are slated to capture the bulk of local population gains, increasing by 284 residents (19%) to reach 1,813, while youth and young adult cohorts are expected to decrease over that period.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Walkerston - Eton
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 — 93 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,457 at the 2021 Census → 8,830 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 (312021357). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.