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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb/locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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West Mackay has an estimated 6,447 residents, up from 6,364 at the 2021 Census — a change of 83 people, or 1.3%. That puts 1,114 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 the evaluation conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count in West Mackay stands at approximately 6,447 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 83 residents (1.3%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 6,364 individuals. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 6,443 from June 2025 alongside 10 validated new addresses registered since the Census. With these numbers, the local density reaches 1,113 persons per square kilometer, a figure that aligns closely with the typical averages of other analyzed regions. The expansion of the local population was almost entirely propelled by arrivals from overseas, which functioned as the exclusive contributor to demographic growth in recent times.
Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline, are utilized for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this coverage, and for any projections extending past the year 2032, figures from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 data are substituted. Since these state-level forecasts omit age distributions, AreaSearch distributes growth across age brackets using weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which utilize 2022 baseline statistics. Based on these expected demographic transitions, the local population is anticipated to expand at a rate slightly below the median of regional areas nationwide, growing by 407 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, which equates to a total rise of 6.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
48 new dwellings have been approved in West Mackay over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That is 1.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, broadly in line with 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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Residential approvals in West Mackay average approximately 9 homes annually, with a total of 48 homes approved during the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 9 approvals have been logged. With an average of 1.3 new residents added per built dwelling during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, demand and supply appear balanced, ensuring stable conditions, though more recent statistics show a drop to -2.2 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, pointing to more balanced supply dynamics. Newly constructed homes average $292,000 in value—a figure below regional averages—indicating more economical purchase options.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $23.5 million have been registered during this financial year, pointing to moderate commercial building activity. When compared to the Rest of Qld, development volumes in West Mackay are substantially lower, tracking at 59.0% below the regional per capita benchmark. This limited volume of new housing supply generally supports demand and valuations for existing properties. The rate also sits below the national average, highlighting the established character of the area and indicating possible zoning constraints. Recent residential building permits consist of 57.0% standalone homes and 43.0% attached dwellings, showing an evolving mix of attached housing styles that provide options across various budgets, ranging from large family residences to compact, affordable options. This marks a clear departure from the current housing stock, which is 78.0% houses, showing a reduction in developable land and reflecting changing household needs for diverse, economical housing. With a ratio of 1352 people for every approved dwelling, West Mackay exhibits a highly mature property market. Long-term forecasts indicate West Mackay will add 403 residents by 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projections. If construction activity remains at its current pace, housing delivery could fail to match population growth, potentially heightening competition among buyers and supporting 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 one current infrastructure or development project inside West Mackay, worth an estimated $520 million. A further 72 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.73 billion. 27 are already under construction and 28 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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Local performance is heavily shaped by developments in regional infrastructure, major construction initiatives, and planning schemes. AreaSearch has identified a total of 12 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include the Mackay Base Hospital Expansion, Milton Precinct, Mackay State Development Area, and the Mackay Airport Expansion, with the accompanying index highlighting the most significant undertakings.
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Mackay Base Hospital Expansion
A major expansion of Mackay Base Hospital under the Queensland Government Hospital Rescue Plan. The project will deliver 128 additional beds, a new clinical services building, expanded women's health units, and child and adolescent units. Current active works include a temporary 80-space parking facility and the recommissioning of the on-site helipad to improve time-critical patient transfers. A new masterplan for the site is expected to be finalized by mid-2026.
Mackay Airport Redevelopment
A $60 million major redevelopment program transforming key facilities. Includes a $20 million runway overlay, $3 million terminal enhancement with increased capacity, a 190-space car park expansion, and the $32 million Milton Precinct commercial development.
Milton Precinct
Milton Precinct is a staged business, retail and mixed-use service hub being developed on Mackay Airport land holdings between the Mackay CBD and the emerging Bakers Creek community zone. Stage 1 civil works were completed in November 2025 at a cost of around 9.7 million dollars, activating 25,000 square metres of serviced lots with new roads and services. The first tenancies are scheduled to open in 2026, with further development rolling out through 2027 and 2028 and all commercial operators expected to come online over a 10-year period.The precinct will accommodate retail, food and beverage offerings, short-term worker accommodation, health care and other service providers, and light industrial uses. It is forecast to deliver 134.1 million dollars to the local economy in its first 10 years and support around 280 onsite jobs once operational, with new businesses expected to generate 42.5 million dollars in annual output. Milton Precinct sits within a broader 60 million dollar Mackay Airport infrastructure program that also includes a terminal transformation, a major runway overlay and expanded car parking, with the terminal upgrade starting in January 2026. Local family business Vassallo Constructions delivered the Stage 1 civil works.
Mackay State Development Area
907 hectares designated for renewable energy and biofutures industries. Supports regional economic diversification and sustainable aviation fuel production. Leverages Mackay's agricultural strengths for net-zero transition industries. Declared February 2024 with development scheme approved September 2024. The SDA incorporates two distinct areas: Racecourse Mill area (137 hectares) approximately 5km west of Mackay CBD, and Rosella area (770 hectares) located 10km south of Mackay CBD. Designed to become Queensland's home for emerging biocommodity industry.
Mackay Waterfront Priority Development Area (PDA)
A long-term urban transformation project revitalising Mackay's CBD and waterfront across five precincts. Current active works include the Sydney and River Streets intersection upgrade, Bluewater Trail enhancements, and the redevelopment of the 8 River Street site into a food and beverage destination. The project integrates streetscape improvements, public realm upgrades, and heritage preservation to drive private investment.
Mackay Waterfront Place Strategy - City Centre and Riverside Cultural Precinct
Council has adopted the Mackay Waterfront Place Strategy for the City Centre and Riverside precincts. The strategy provides a roadmap for short and long-term placemaking, public realm, cultural activation and waterfront revitalisation actions, including stronger links between the city centre and riverfront, creative lighting, signage, public art, events, evening economy initiatives and support for local businesses. Implementation is the current stage from 2025 onward, with projects and initiatives to be delivered incrementally.
Mackay Public Transport Hub
Concept for an integrated public transport interchange in Mackay combining bus services, taxi facilities, active transport connections and future public transport integration. As of the latest publicly available information, no active construction or funded delivery program has been identified and the proposal remains at the planning level.
Mackay Technology Park
Queensland Government led technology and industrial precinct within the Mackay State Development Area supporting biomanufacturing, renewable energy, sustainable aviation fuel and advanced manufacturing. The Mackay SDA was declared in February 2024 and its Development Scheme was approved in September 2024. Infrastructure planning to activate the precinct is underway, with opportunities centred on the Racecourse Mill and Rosella precincts.
3,527 residents of West Mackay are employed, from a labour force of 3,644. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 67.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% 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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The workforce in West Mackay is highly skilled, with strong representation in critical service industries, an unemployment rate of just 3.2%, and an estimated job growth rate of 4.6% over the preceding year. As of March 2026, there are 3,527 employed residents, and the local unemployment rate sits 0.7% lower than the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, while the participation rate is relatively typical, registering at 67.5% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census records indicate that a minor share of residents, 4.6%, worked from home, though the influence of COVID-19 restrictions during that period should be kept in mind.
Local employment is heavily centered around health care & social assistance, mining, and education & training. The concentration of mining jobs is especially prominent, tracking at 2.8 times the regional standard. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented, accounting for 1.1% of the workforce compared to the regional benchmark of 4.5%. A ratio of 0.7 workers for every resident at the time of the Census indicates a higher-than-average availability of local job opportunities. According to an analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch, the recent 12-month timeframe saw job numbers grow by 4.6% while the labor force expanded by 5.8%, resulting in a 1.1 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Regional Qld experienced job growth of 0.1%, labor force expansion of 0.3%, and a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective demand trends in West Mackay. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Although employment nationwide is projected to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of growth vary widely by sector. Applying these sector-specific trends to the local industry mix suggest that employment in West Mackay could rise by 6.2% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in West Mackay is $1,694 a week (about $88,000 a year), with median personal income at $842 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,305 a year against an average of $75,820. 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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Based on AreaSearch's collation of post-code level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the West Mackay SA2 recorded a median income of $61,305 and an average income of $75,820. These figures are significantly higher than the national median and compare to regional Queensland benchmarks of $53,146 and $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would sit at roughly $68,269 for the median and $84,433 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in West Mackay sit around the 51st percentile nationally.
The distribution shows that 32.2% of the population, or 2,075 individuals, earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which is very similar to the regional average of 31.7% in this bracket. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain 85.9% of their income for other living expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
West Mackay had 2,403 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 2% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,587 a month. Rent absorbs 18.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in West Mackay at the time of the last Census consisted of 77.6% houses and 22.4% alternative dwelling structures such as semi-detached homes, units, and other property types, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options across Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in West Mackay were slightly below regional averages, sitting at 30.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders (34.1%) or tenants (35.5%). The median monthly payment for home loans in the area was lower than the Regional Qld average at $1,587, while the median weekly rental cost was $320, compared to regional benchmarks of $1,655 and $345.
On a national level, West Mackay's home loan payments are notably below the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are also considerably lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
West Mackay counted 2,403 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 62.8%, consisting of couples with children at 25.2%, couples without children at 26.8%, and single parent households at 10.0%. Non-family households account for the remaining 37.2%, with single-person households representing 32.8% and group living situations at 4.3%. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is slightly lower than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.9% of adults in West Mackay hold a university qualification, including 16.1% with a bachelor degree and 3.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.0% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,706 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,008 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in West Mackay is lower than regional and national benchmarks, with 20.9% of individuals aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia. This difference suggests scope for further educational development and training. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 16.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 39.5% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.5%) and certificates (31.0%). Enrolment in education is remarkably strong, with 28.6% of the population actively participating in formal study.
This includes 10.4% attending primary school, 8.2% in secondary school, and 4.6% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in West Mackay reaches 19 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 240 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 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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Analysis of transit options shows 19 active public transport stops in West Mackay, which are serviced by a variety of buses. These stops accommodate 4 separate routes, delivering a combined 240 passenger trips per week. Transport access is classified as good, with residents living an average of 240 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the area's residential profile, most workers travel out of the suburb, with private cars being the primary mode of travel at 91%, while 4% of commuters walk. Average vehicle ownership is 1.3 cars per home, which is below the regional average.
A low 4.6% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic measures. Service frequency across all routes averages 34 trips daily, translating to roughly 12 weekly services at each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.9% of residents in West Mackay report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 89% of areas nationally. 8.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 10.6 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, West Mackay faces notable health concerns, with common medical conditions affecting both youth and elderly populations, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally high at roughly 57% of the population, representing about 3,649 people. This is higher than the 52.5% recorded across Regional Qld. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues in the area, affecting 8.5 and 8.4% of the population. Conversely, 66.9% of residents reported having no long-term health issues, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Health statistics for working-age residents are generally average. The area has 19.9% of its population aged 65 and over, totaling 1,282 people. Health profiles for senior residents present some issues, though national benchmarks are generally consistent with the broader public.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
West Mackay is largely Australian-born, at 84.2% of residents, with 10.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.1%) and Australian (27.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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West Mackay displays lower levels of cultural diversity relative to typical benchmarks, with citizens making up 84.4% of the population, 84.2% of residents born in Australia, and 90.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, representing 63.8% of the community, which compares to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding parents' country of birth, the three most common ancestries in West Mackay are English at 28.1%, Australian at 27.4%, and Irish at 8.9%. Certain backgrounds show notable variances compared to regional averages, with Maltese overrepresented at 3.0% of the population compared to 0.4% regionally, Filipinos at 3.6% compared to 0.9%, and Germans at 4.1% compared to 4.7%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of West Mackay is 41. 26.1% 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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The median age of residents in West Mackay is 41 years, matching the Regional Qld average of 41 while being slightly older than the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to the wider region, West Mackay has a higher share of people aged 25 - 34 (14.1%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (10.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 bracket has increased from 12.4% to 14.1%, and the 65 to 74 group rose from 9.7% to 11.1%. In contrast, the cohort aged 85+ dropped from 4.6% to 3.2% and the 45 to 54 group fell from 13.3% to 12.0%.
Projections to 2041 point to notable changes in the local age structure, led by a 20% increase in the 25 to 34 cohort, which is expected to rise by 185 people from 907 to 1,093. Meanwhile, the cohorts aged 55 to 64 and 5 to 14 are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for West Mackay
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 1 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 May 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 — 10 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,364 at the 2021 Census → 6,447 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 (312021358). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.