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Warwick has an estimated 16,424 residents, up from 15,525 at the 2021 Census — a change of 899 people, or 5.8%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. 353 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 58.2% of that increase. That puts 104 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count for Warwick stands at approximately 16,424 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 899 people (5.8%) compared to the 15,525 people recorded during the 2021 Census. Such movement is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population of 16,197 as of June 2025 alongside 353 validated new addresses registered following the Census. This total yields a population density of 103 persons per square kilometer, ensuring ample room per occupant and capacity for future expansion. Warwick's 5.8% expansion following the 2021 census surpassed the SA4 region (5.0%), positioning the locality at the forefront of regional growth.
Inward interstate migration served as the core growth driver, making up roughly 58.2% of recent overall population additions. AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each individual SA2, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For locations lacking this coverage, as well as timeframes beyond 2032, Queensland State Government SA2 projections released in 2023 (utilizing 2021 data) are integrated. Because these state figures omit age cohort breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, relying on 2022 data) across each demographic band. Looking at prospective demographic patterns, anticipated population gains track slightly beneath the national median for regional localities, with the locality projected to expand by 1,184 persons to 2041 according to the latest annual ERP population figures, indicating an overall expansion of 5.8% across the 16 years.
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459 new dwellings have been approved in Warwick over the past five years, an average of 91 a year. That places the area in the 73rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 93 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 68% 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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Warwick has recorded approximately 91 residential building approvals annually, generating 459 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. With an average of 1.2 new residents arriving for every newly approved home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), the balance between supply and demand remains steady, fostering stable market dynamics; recent trends show this ratio moderating to 0.5 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, indicating improved dwelling availability. Constructing new properties averages a value of $376,000—a figure below the broader regional standard—pointing to more attainable price points for purchasers.
Furthermore, $31.2 million in commercial approvals occurred during this financial year, underscoring strong commercial capital injection locally. Relative to Rest of Qld, development activity in Warwick is slightly elevated (23.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), which preserves broad choice for purchasers while safeguarding existing asset values. Building activity comprises 68.0% detached houses alongside 32.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting an increasing variety of medium-density formats that provide varied price points ranging from traditional stand-alone residences to economical compact dwellings. This shift represents a notable pivot from existing dwelling distributions (currently 87.0% houses), indicating a reduction in developable parcels and aligning with shifting lifestyle demands and affordability constraints. Averaging around 140 people per dwelling approval, Warwick exhibits the traits of a low-density community. Moving forward, the population of Warwick is projected to increase by 957 residents through to 2041 (utilizing the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Considering current construction trajectories, residential additions are positioned to comfortably absorb demand, creating favorable buyer dynamics and potentially enabling demographic expansion beyond existing estimates.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Warwick, worth an estimated $257 million. A further 58 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.2 billion. 10 are already under construction and 15 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and communities. 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 and spatial trajectories are heavily shaped by planning frameworks, capital initiatives, and infrastructure upgrades. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 8 projects positioned to influence the area. Prominent works include the Aleva Estate Residential Development, The Crossroads Development, The Rose Estate Residential Subdivision, and the Warwick Industrial Estate Water Recycling Pipeline, with key undertakings highlighted below.
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Aleva Estate Residential Development
Master-planned residential estate in Warwick offering large residential blocks with elevated views and walking distance to Warwick town centre. Development by UKL Developments features lot sizes from 533m2 to 1219m2 with prices from $199,000. The estate offers a rural setting with modern amenities and a great community feel.
Warwick Industrial Estate Water Recycling Pipeline
The Warwick Industrial Estate Water Recycling Pipeline project involves the design and construction of a dedicated recycled water distribution pipeline network to deliver high-quality treated effluent from the local wastewater treatment plant directly to industrial lots within the Warwick Industrial Estate. The infrastructure will provide reliable non-potable water supplies for manufacturing, cooling, and processing operations while preserving drinking water security for the broader Southern Downs region.
The Crossroads Development
A mixed-use development offering 17 lifestyle apartments with integrated workshop spaces, designed for hobbies, tools, and machinery storage. Features 1 bedroom mezzanine apartments with 30m2 office space and 130m2 workshop areas. Commercial spaces from 166m2-500m2 available independently or with apartments. Includes entertainment hub at front of precinct.
Warwick Saleyards Redevelopment Project
Major redevelopment of the historic Warwick Saleyards to deliver modernised livestock selling facilities, addressing animal welfare and workplace health and safety standards. The 7.5 million AUD upgrade features 120 selling pens, 35 holding pens, overhead agent catwalks, new loading ramps, water troughs, and site safety improvements.
Sovereign Downs Estate
Premium residential estate development on the outskirts of Warwick featuring modern homes and community facilities. The estate is designed to provide quality housing options for families looking to move to the growing Warwick region. Features include landscaped parks, walking trails and proximity to schools and shopping.
The Rose Estate Residential Subdivision
A concept plan for a 411 lot residential subdivision on 38.85ha, with lots ranging from 450m2 to 1,032m2 (average 589.6m2), located in the SEQld Western Growth Corridor approximately 4 minutes drive from Warwick town centre. The site was offered for sale via Expressions of Interest (closed May 2025) and remains listed for sale without a disclosed price. No development application has been lodged. Warwick is experiencing strong housing demand, with median house prices rising 16% in 12 months and a vacancy rate of 0.3%.
Warwick Home & Co Retail Centre
A fully refurbished 2,522sqm large format retail centre completed in March 2025, anchored by national tenants Repco and Choice The Discount Store. The centre was transformed from a former Bunnings warehouse and features 41 on-grade car spaces. Stage Two development is underway with DA approval imminent for an additional 1,895sqm retail centre with 46 car parks, pre-committed to SNAP Fitness and other national retailers. Located on Warwick's main thoroughfare with excellent visibility and access via three street frontages.
Warwick Solar Farm
A 64 MW solar photovoltaic facility located at Sladevale in Queensland's Southern Downs region, approximately 160 km west of Brisbane. Developed by Terrain Solar and acquired by the University of Queensland in 2018, the farm was constructed by Lendlease and officially opened in July 2020. Comprising over 200,000 single-axis tracking solar panels, it generates approximately 160,000 MWh of clean energy annually - enough to power more than 25,000 homes - and made UQ the first major university in the world to offset 100 per cent of its electricity use with its own renewable energy asset.In June 2024 UQ announced a market review for a possible sale of the asset, and the University Senate has since approved the divestment.
7,456 residents of Warwick are employed, from a labour force of 7,806. Unemployment sits at 4.5%, with participation at 58.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Warwick has a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of 4.5%, and 0.8% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of March 2026, 7,456 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.6% above Regional Qld's rate of 3.9%, and workforce participation lags significantly (58.5% compared to Regional Qld's 64.2%). Based on Census responses, a low 5.9% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The primary sectors supporting local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.
Notably, the district demonstrates strong specialization in manufacturing, where its employment proportion reaches 2.1 times the regional level. Conversely, construction displays lower representation, engaging only 7.6% of Warwick's workforce against 10.1% in Regional Qld. Although employment exists within the community, Census comparisons between the active local workforce and resident counts indicate that a substantial share of locals travel outside the boundaries for work. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures show that throughout the 12 months to March 2026, total employment expanded by 0.8% alongside a 2.4% rise in the labour pool, resulting in a 1.5 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This diverges from Regional Qld, which saw employment lift by 0.1%, the workforce rise by 0.3%, and unemployment edge up by 0.1 percentage points. Potential long-term labour demand across Warwick can be assessed through national workforce projections issued by Jobs and Skills Australia from Mar-26. These five- and ten-year models have been calibrated against local industry compositions to outline prospective expansion trajectories. While aggregate Australian employment is projected to climb 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sector-specific trajectories vary widely. Calibrating these distinct industry trajectories across Warwick's current economic profile indicates local workforce growth of 5.7% over five years and 12.6% over ten years (note that this extrapolation represents an unadjusted weighting exercise and excludes localized demographic forecasts).
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Median household income in Warwick is $1,117 a week (about $58,000 a year), with median personal income at $618 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,630 a year against an average of $52,850. 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 figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show the Warwick SA2 registering a median taxpayer income of $45,630 alongside an average of $52,850. These earnings sit below nationwide benchmarks and trail Regional Qld, where the median income is $53,146 and the average is $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, present values are estimated at roughly $50,814 (median) and $58,854 (average) as of March 2026. Across household, family, and personal metrics, Census findings position local earnings between the 8th and 13th percentiles nationally.
The single largest income bracket comprises 28.3% of workers taking home $800 - 1,499 weekly (4,647 residents), in contrast to metropolitan trends where $1,500 - 2,999 forms the largest cohort at 31.7%. Significant housing stress is evident, as only 84.8% of income remains after shelter costs, placing the area in the 10th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Warwick had 6,109 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 2% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $265 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,222 a month. Rent absorbs 23.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing landscape in Warwick consisted of 87.1% houses and 12.9% other dwellings (encompassing semi-detached structures, apartments, and alternative residential forms), whereas Regional Qld recorded 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Outright homeownership in Warwick stood at 37.6%, clearly exceeding the regional benchmark, with the remaining stock divided between mortgaged properties (28.8%) and rental housing (33.6%). Median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Regional Qld benchmark of $1,655, standing at $1,222, while median weekly rent was $265 relative to $345 regionally. On a national level, mortgage commitments in Warwick sit well below the Australian standard of $1,863, and weekly rents track considerably lower than the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Warwick counted 6,109 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,463 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 80% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 32% 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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Family units constitute the majority of dwellings at 66.0%, comprised of 22.1% couples with children, 29.6% couples without children, and 13.2% single parent families. The remaining 34.0% consists of non-family arrangements, which include lone person households at 31.6% and group households at 2.5%. The typical household size sits at 2.3 people, tracking smaller than the Regional Qld benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.7% of adults in Warwick hold a university qualification, including 10.0% with a bachelor degree and 1.9% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 85% of areas nationally. A further 30.9% hold a vocational qualification. 13 schools serve the area, with 3,244 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 952 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment presents specific development areas locally, as the proportion of residents holding university qualifications (13.7%) tracks well beneath the Australian average of 30.4%, highlighting a distinct opening for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees form the primary tertiary credential at 10.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Conversely, technical and vocational pathways are strongly represented, with 39.3% of community members aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided between advanced diplomas (8.4%) and certificates (30.9%). Learning engagement across the area is substantial, with 27.5% of the local population actively participating in educational programs.
Among these learners, 10.7% attend primary education, 9.3% are enrolled in secondary education, and 2.3% are engaged in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Warwick reaches 79 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 140 services a week. The typical home sits about 320 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An assessment of passenger transit across Warwick identifies 79 active stops served by buses. These access points are linked by 5 individual routes that generate 140 weekly passenger trips in total. Accessibility across the network is solid, with local residents situated an average of 321 meters from their closest transit point. Given its residential orientation, most journeys are outbound, with private vehicles serving as the dominant mode at 93%, while 4% of commuters travel on foot. Vehicle availability averages 1.3 per dwelling, below regional norms, and a modest 5.9% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census (which may reflect period COVID-19 circumstances).
Transit schedules provide an average of 20 trips per day across the collective network, which translates to roughly 1 weekly trips per individual stop.
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61.2% of residents in Warwick report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 87% of areas nationally. 8.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Public health metrics highlight meaningful hurdles throughout Warwick based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic illness rates, with frequent medical conditions widely observed across both younger and older demographics, while private health insurance uptake is notably constrained at roughly 46% of the population (~7,604 people). This sits lower than the 52.5% recorded across Regional Qld and the Australian average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 10.4 and 9.2% of residents, respectively, whereas 61.2% reported having no diagnosed chronic medical issues, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Chronic conditions are also notably elevated among working-age individuals. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 26.8% of the community (4,399 people), outpacing the 20.3% share seen across Regional Qld. Among this older demographic, health challenges are pronounced, resulting in national condition rankings that exceed those of the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Warwick is largely Australian-born, at 90.7% of residents, with 4.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (30.8%) and English (30.6%). 5.1% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures across Warwick are relatively modest, with 89.8% of the local population holding citizenship, 90.7% born in Australia, and 95.9% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, observed by 63.3% of Warwick residents, which compares to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Examining parental heritage, the three most common ancestries among Warwick residents are Australian at 30.8%, English at 30.6%, and Irish at 10.1%. Several other backgrounds also show distinctive local concentrations: German heritage accounts for 5.3% of Warwick (vs 4.7% regionally), Australian Aboriginal ancestry represents 5.1% (vs 3.9%), and Scottish ancestry stands at 8.7% (vs 7.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Warwick is 44. 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 demographic profile of Warwick is noticeably older than that of Regional Qld overall. Seniors and retirees aged 65+ comprise 26.8% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 20.4% across Regional Qld, while young to middle-aged adults aged 25 - 44 account for 20.9% versus 25.5% regionally. As at August 2026, AreaSearch estimates the median age at 44, matching the 2021 Census result and sitting 3 years above the Regional Qld benchmark of 41 from that same Census, while the national median was 38. Since that Census, the cohort of mature adults and early retirees aged 45 - 64 has declined from 24.6% to an estimated 22.5%.
Looking ahead to 2041, retirees and older residents are anticipated to drive the vast majority of demographic expansion, increasing by 901 residents (20%) to 5,301, while younger cohorts, children, and those aged 45 - 64 are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Warwick
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 8 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 353 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (15,525 at the 2021 Census → 16,424 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 (307031189). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.