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West End has an estimated 18,201 residents, up from 14,953 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,248 people, or 21.7%. Growth has averaged 4.1% a year over five years, faster than 91% of areas nationally. 1,029 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 81.1% of that increase. That puts 9,239 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 evaluations by AreaSearch, the population of West End stands at approximately 18,201 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 3,248 residents (21.7%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 14,953 residents. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 17,928 alongside 1,029 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 9,239 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest 10% of countrywide areas analyzed by AreaSearch, indicating extremely competitive demand for local land.
The expansion rate of 21.7% since the 2021 census outpaced the national figure (9.3%) as well as the state average, positioning the locality as a regional leader in expansion. The primary catalyst for this demographic growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 81.1% of the overall population rise, though other components such as natural increase and interstate relocation also registered positive inputs. AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for SA2 localities, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 territories lacking this coverage, and for the years following 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 figures are substituted. Because these state-level projections lack breakdowns by age, AreaSearch distributes growth across age cohorts using weightings aligned with the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which utilize 2022 data. Future demographic patterns suggest remarkable expansion that ranks within the highest 10 percent of countrywide statistical zones, with the locality projected to add 10,220 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total rise of 54.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,235 new dwellings have been approved in West End over the past five years, an average of 247 a year. That places the area in the 94th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 14 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 201 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 1% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 486, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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West End has recorded approximately 247 new residential approvals annually, amounting to 1,235 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 446 approvals registered. An average of 2.6 people relocated to the locality for every new residence built over the last 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25), demonstrating strong demand that supports local property values. The average building value of these new residences is $505,000, indicating that builders are prioritizing upmarket, premium properties. Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $151.2 million during the current financial year, pointing to significant local commercial investment.
West End displays a comparable rate of new home approvals per resident to Greater Brisbane, keeping market supply aligned with the wider region, even though construction pace has slowed recently. This rate remains well above the countrywide average, showing high builder confidence in the locality. Recent building activity consists of 1.0% standalone houses and 99.0% apartments or townhouses. This concentration of higher-density housing offers accessible entry options and draws downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major shift from the current housing stock (where houses make up 20.0%), pointing to a scarcity of vacant land and matching changing lifestyle choices and affordable housing needs. With roughly 130 individuals per approved home, West End exhibits the patterns of a developing sector. Projections for the future indicate West End will gain 9,947 residents by 2041 (computed from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures). If current building volumes do not increase, residential supply could fall behind demographic growth, which will likely heighten competition among buyers and support upward price pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 20 current infrastructure and development projects inside West End, worth an estimated $5.9 billion. A further 176 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $383.6 billion. 65 are already under construction and 92 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Developments in local infrastructure, major construction projects, and planning changes have a significant influence on local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 56 projects that are expected to impact the suburb. Key developments include West Village, Arc Residences, Rivara West End, and The Adler, with the list below highlighting the most relevant projects.
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West Village
West Village is a $1.3 billion award-winning urban village located on 2.6 hectares in West End, Brisbane. The precinct features the adaptive reuse of the heritage-listed Peters Ice Cream factory, 14,000sqm of retail space anchored by a full-line Woolworths, 20,000sqm of commercial office space, and significant public open space including Mollison Green. While many stages are complete, the final residential phase, Callista on Park, is currently under construction and scheduled for completion in late 2027.The project holds a 6-Star Green Star Communities rating.
Bank And Mollison
A mixed-use build-to-rent development featuring 103 apartments across a collection of three tiered towerettes ranging from 10 to 18 storeys. The project includes a 700 sq m publicly accessible landscaped ground plane, retail, commercial, and community spaces. Resident amenities include a pool, gym, wellness lawn, steam and sauna rooms, and rooftop recreation decks.
Callista on Park - West Village Final Stage
Callista on Park is the final 14-storey residential stage of the West Village master-planned community in Brisbane's West End. It features 96 luxury 2-4 bedroom residences designed by Rothelowman, emphasizing indoor-outdoor living and heritage integration with views of the Peters Ice Cream Factory. Amenities include a rooftop oasis with pool, spa, dining, and residents lounge, with residents set to move in from Q2 2027.
Stockwell House
Stockwell House is a 10-storey build-to-rent mixed-use development at 399 Montague Road, West End, featuring 96 apartments (one-, two-, and three-bedroom), ground floor retail tenancies, Level 1 commercial space, a rooftop pool, barbecue area, yoga lawn, and three basement parking levels for 153 vehicles. Construction is well underway with demolition and structural works completed. On completion, the building will be retained within the Stockwell portfolio as an investment-grade asset and serve as the group's future head office.The project responds to historically low rental vacancy rates in the inner-Brisbane suburb of West End, located within 3 km of the CBD.
Lucerna (28 Beesley Street)
Lucerna is a 10-storey boutique residential tower by Aria Property Group, featuring 46 luxury apartments designed by Woods Bagot. The development incorporates sustainable design principles including natural light, cross-ventilation, and over 600sqm of resident amenity space with extensive rooftop landscaping.
Atelier West End
Atelier West End is a boutique residential project by PYCO Group at 110 Vulture Street, West End. The scheme comprises 36 three-bedroom, two-storey vertical residences with townhouse-style layouts, private outdoor areas, rooftop terraces on selected homes, podium gardens, integrated landscaping and a central communal atrium. The design is a contemporary interpretation of Brisbane's Queenslander character, with arches, curved balconies, greenery and cross-flow ventilation principles. The project is under construction with Brick Constructions appointed as builder and completion expected around late 2025 to early 2026.
Highgate Hill Terraces
A boutique collection of 12 luxury three and four-bedroom terrace homes in Highgate Hill, designed by Rothelowman and developed and constructed by Graya. The residences are positioned on Dornoch Terrace, one of Brisbane's most prestigious inner-city ridge roads, approximately 2km from the CBD.
Rivara West End
Rivara is a 520 million dollar luxury riverfront residential precinct by Traders in Purple. Located on a 1.25ha site, the project features 164 residences, including 132 apartments, 20 terrace houses, and 12 exclusive river homes across two 12-storey towers. The development emphasizes subtropical design with a 2,900sqm Wellness Grove podium featuring a 20m pool, magnesium plunge pools, sauna, yoga lawn, and private dining facilities. Construction was fast-tracked due to strong sales and officially commenced in early 2026, with earthworks well underway as of March 2026.Completion is anticipated for late 2028.
11,722 residents of West End are employed, from a labour force of 12,299. Unemployment sits at 4.7%, with participation at 77.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. 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 workforce in West End is highly educated, featuring a strong concentration of professionals, an unemployment rate of 4.7%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.3% over the prior year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 11,722, while the unemployment rate was 0.4% higher than the 4.3% recorded for Greater Brisbane. The labor participation rate of 77.4% is significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's 70.4%. According to Census data, 29.9% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions. Resident employment is concentrated in professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The locality shows a distinct concentration in professional & technical fields, with a share of employment that is 2.0 times the regional average. Conversely, construction has a small footprint, employing 4.6% of residents compared to 9.0% across the region. Although there are local jobs available in the suburb, a comparison of local employment numbers to the Census working population indicates that many residents travel outside the area to work. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data indicates that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the employed population grew by 1.3% while the labor force expanded by 2.3%, leading to a 1.0 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Greater Brisbane saw employment expand by 3.2% and the labor force grow by 3.4%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point increase. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional context regarding future workforce demand in West End. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local industry profile to model potential trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of growth differ across individual industries. Applying these sector-specific trends to the employment distribution of West End indicates local employment is poised to rise by 7.2% over five years and 14.6% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in West End is $2,103 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,128 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,953 a year against an average of $86,763. The average runs 45% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the median taxpayer income in the West End SA2 is $59,953, and the average is $86,763. This is exceptionally high by national standards, comparing to a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 are approximately $66,764 for the median and $96,619 for the average. Based on the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in West End rank highly, placing between the 72nd and 87th percentiles across the country.
In terms of income brackets, 34.8% of the population (6,333 people) earn weekly incomes between $1,500 and $2,999, which is similar to the wider region where this group accounts for 33.3%. The high concentration of top earners (30.8% above $3,000/week) demonstrates strong purchasing power in the suburb. Elevated housing expenses account for 17.8% of income, yet strong earnings keep disposable income at the 69th percentile, and the suburb's SEIFA ranking for income falls in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
West End had 6,521 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 20% detached houses and 76% apartments. 22% are owned with a mortgage, 60% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,100 a month, a total housing cost higher than 88% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, the housing mix in West End consisted of 19.5% standalone houses and 80.5% alternative dwellings (townhouses, apartments, and other configurations), compared to the Brisbane metropolitan breakdown of 73.5% houses and 26.5% alternative dwellings. The home ownership rate in West End was below the Brisbane metropolitan benchmark at 18.3%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (21.9%) or renters (59.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the suburb was $2,100, which is higher than the Brisbane metropolitan average of $1,863, while the median weekly rent was $450, compared to Brisbane's $380.
Compared to national benchmarks, mortgage payments in West End are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
West End counted 6,521 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,937 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 88% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 56.2% of all households, consisting of 19.4% couples with children, 28.0% couples without children, and 7.3% single parent households. Non-family households represent the remaining 43.8%, with single-person households making up 33.9% and group households at 9.9%. The median household occupancy of 2.1 people is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
57.1% of adults in West End hold a university qualification, including 34.5% with a bachelor degree and 18.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 93% of areas nationally. A further 10.1% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,474 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,142 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 in West End are significantly higher than regional and national benchmarks, with 57.1% of residents aged 15 and older holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% in QLD and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile positions the locality well for knowledge-based employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 34.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (18.1%) and graduate diplomas (4.5%). Vocational training accounts for 19.6% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (10.1%). Enrollment in education is high, with 33.0% of residents actively participating in formal study.
This includes 14.2% attending tertiary institutions, 6.6% in primary school, and 6.3% in secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in West End reaches 61 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 4,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.7 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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Analysis of public transport shows 61 transit stops operating in West End, consisting of a combination of ferry and bus options. These stops are served by 8 separate routes that run 4,925 passenger trips weekly. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 120 meters from the nearest stop. Because the suburb is mostly residential, many workers commute out of the area; driving remains the primary method at 54%, with 18% using the bus and 12% walking. Average vehicle ownership is 0.7 cars per household, which is below the regional average.
A high 29.9% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Transit frequency averages 703 trips per day across all active routes, which translates to roughly 80 weekly services for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.4% of residents in West End report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 91% of areas nationally. 2.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 63.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators show excellent results in West End based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with low rates of common health issues across all age demographics. The rate of private health insurance is high, covering approximately 63% of the population (11,521 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. The most frequent medical diagnoses in the suburb are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 9.8% and 7.0% of residents respectively, while 75.4% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
Working-age residents exhibit high health standards with low chronic illness rates. Residents aged 65 and older make up 11.4% of the population (2,082 people), which is lower than the 15.1% share in Greater Brisbane. Health metrics for these older residents are strong, with national percentiles matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
40.6% of West End residents were born overseas and 30.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 80% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.9%) and Australian (15.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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West End shows high levels of cultural diversity, with 30.5% of the population using a non-English language at home and 40.6% of residents born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 31.9% of the population. The most pronounced religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of the local population compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplace, the three largest groups in West End are English at 21.9% of the population, Australian at 15.9% (which is below the regional benchmark of 23.2%), and Other at 12.1%.
There are also notable concentrations of specific ethnic groups: Spanish ancestry is represented at 1.1% of West End (compared to 0.4% regionally), French at 1.0% (compared to 0.5%), and Greek at 3.1% (compared to 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of West End is 34, younger than 88% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 37.1% 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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With a median age of 34, West End is slightly younger than Greater Brisbane's median of 36 and is below the Australian average of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, West End has a higher proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (23.5%) but fewer aged 5 - 14 (8.7%). This concentration of 25 - 34 year-olds is higher than the national share of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 16.4% to 17.7% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 2.4% to 3.7%.
Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 group fell from 25.3% to 23.5%. Demographic projections for 2041 indicate notable shifts for West End, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow the most at 75%, adding 1,742 residents to total 4,072.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for West End
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 2026 4 months ago all 20 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 Apr 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1,029 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (14,953 at the 2021 Census → 18,201 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (305011112). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.