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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 demographic research by AreaSearch, the population residing in West Mackay stands at approximately 6,447 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 6,364 individuals documented in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 83 people (1.3%). This updated figure draws upon an ABS estimated resident population figure of 6,443 from June 2025 alongside an additional 10 validated new addresses logged following the Census. The local population density reaches 1,113 persons per square kilometer, tracking closely alongside typical benchmarks seen throughout areas evaluated by AreaSearch. Inbound international migration served as the primary catalyst for demographic gains in the locality throughout recent intervals.
Projections compiled by ABS/Geoscience Australia for SA2 geographies, issued in 2024 using 2022 baseline figures, form the foundation of AreaSearch's modeling. For timeframes extending beyond post-2032 or for locations not incorporated in that dataset, projections produced by the Queensland State Government (released in 2023 utilizing 2021 numbers) are utilized. Because those state models omit detailed breakdowns across age groups, AreaSearch applies proportional distribution weights derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 data) across individual demographic brackets. Looking at projected population movements, the suburb is forecast to see growth tracking slightly under the median benchmark for non-metropolitan regions across Australia, expanding by 401 persons up to 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP statistics, which equates to an overall rise of 6.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
43 new dwellings have been approved in West Mackay over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 1.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Building approvals across West Mackay have averaged approximately 8 dwellings each year, amounting to 43 homes during the latest 5 financial years. Across the 5 financial years spanning between FY-22 and FY-26, the area added an average of 1.4 new residents per approved dwelling, demonstrating balanced supply and demand conditions; more recently, this metric shifted to -1.6 people per dwelling over the preceding 2 financial years, pointing toward stabilized supply dynamics. Typical building approval values stand at $417,000 per dwelling—tracking below regional averages—which indicates relatively accessible price points for buyers entering the market.
Furthermore, non-residential building activity remains moderate, with $23.5 million worth of commercial development approvals sanctioned during this financial year. Residential building volumes in West Mackay remain substantially subdued in comparison to Rest of Qld, sitting 62.0% below regional average per person. Although construction activity has picked up recently, limited supply additions typically bolster pricing power and buyer competition across established dwellings. Activity also trails nationwide figures, reflecting an established urban footprint with potential development limitations. Approved residential building consists of 56.0% standalone homes alongside 44.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating an increasing supply of medium-density formats that widen choices across diverse price segments, bridging the gap between family residences and entry-level options. This shift contrasts with the standing housing stock (which currently comprises 78.0% houses), signaling both a dwindling pool of greenfield sites and evolving community demand for diverse, affordable dwelling types. An approval ratio of around 629 people per dwelling approval confirms the mature nature of the local market. According to the latest quarterly forecasts from AreaSearch, West Mackay is slated to grow by 397 residents by 2041. Should dwelling creation remain at its current pace, construction may fail to keep up with demographic expansion, potentially intensifying buyer competition and placing upward pressure on local real estate values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around West Mackay
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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 $250 million. A further 72 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.82 billion. 25 are already under construction and 29 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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Strategic infrastructure upgrades, planning schemes, and major capital works serve as critical drivers of local performance and economic activity. AreaSearch has pinpointed 12 key projects positioned to shape the locality's development. Notable initiatives include the Mackay Base Hospital Expansion, Milton Precinct, Mackay State Development Area, and Mackay Airport Expansion, with primary developments outlined below.
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Mackay Base Hospital Expansion
The Mackay Base Hospital Expansion delivers a major clinical enhancement under a 15-year strategic master plan for the Mackay Hospital and Health Service. Stage 1 involves the construction of a new Clinical Services Building (P Block) providing at least 128 new overnight beds, a new Mackay Birth Centre, expanded emergency, surgical, endoscopy, and neonatal facilities, a rooftop helipad, and a multi-storey car park. Funded under Queensland's Hospital Rescue Plan, main construction works commence in 2027 with completion slated for 2030.
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.
Residential Subdivision at Lot 900 Lindwall Street
The project comprises a 30-lot low-density residential subdivision including 30 urban residential lots, 1 drainage reserve lot, and associated civil infrastructure and road network connections. Approved by Mackay Regional Council under a development change application, the development is being delivered across multiple construction stages by Admiral Residential Property Projects Pty Ltd.
3,527 residents of West Mackay are employed, from a labour force of 3,644. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 67.7%. 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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West Mackay is supported by a qualified labor force with strong representation across essential services, featuring an unemployment rate of only 3.2% alongside an estimated 4.6% increase in employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, working residents numbered 3,527, while the jobless rate sits 0.7% below Regional Qld's 3.9%. Labor force engagement is solid, showing a participation rate of 67.7% compared to 64.2% across Regional Qld. Census data recorded that only 4.6% of local workers performed their duties from home, although pandemic-era restrictions during that survey period should be noted.
The leading employment categories among local workers are health care & social assistance, mining, and education & training. The community exhibits a distinct concentration in mining, employing workers at a rate 2.8 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for a minimal share of local jobs, engaging only 1.1% of West Mackay's workforce against 4.5% in Regional Qld. A ratio of 0.7 workers for every resident at the time of the Census points to above-average access to local jobs within the area. AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM records indicates that over the twelve months leading to March 2026, local employment grew by 4.6% while the total labor pool expanded by 5.8%, resulting in an uptick in the unemployment rate of 1.1 percentage points. By comparison, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1%, the workforce expand by 0.3%, and unemployment edge up by 0.1 percentage points. For broader context on prospective workforce requirements, national industry forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide indicative trajectories across five- and ten-year horizons. Nationally, total employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, though sector-specific trajectories vary considerably. When projected national industry growth rates are weighted against West Mackay's resident job profile, local employment is estimated to expand by 6.2% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (a basic baseline extrapolation provided for illustrative analysis that excludes localized demographic 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 ATO postal data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, West Mackay SA2 taxpayers recorded a median income of $61,305 and an average income of $75,820. These earnings sit well above national benchmarks, exceeding the Regional Qld median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, modeled estimates reach roughly $68,269 for the median and $84,433 for the average as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels in the 2021 Census, local earnings centered near the 51st percentile across Australia.
Distribution figures show the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings bracket is the most prevalent, encompassing 32.2% of residents (2,075 people), aligning with the wider regional proportion of 31.7%. Following housing payments, households retain 85.9% of their earnings for general living costs.
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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According to the latest Census, the housing composition in West Mackay consisted of 77.6% houses and 22.4% other dwellings (including semi-detached units, apartments, and alternative structures), closely mirroring the Regional Qld breakdown of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 30.4%, slightly trailing the regional figure, while mortgaged properties accounted for 34.1% and rental housing made up 35.5%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,587, below the Regional Qld benchmark of $1,655, while weekly median rent sat at $320 compared to $345 across Regional Qld. From a national perspective, local mortgage repayments sit considerably below the Australian median of $1,863, and local rental rates remain well under the nationwide mark 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 constitute the majority of domestic living arrangements at 62.8% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 25.2%, couples without children at 26.8%, and single-parent homes at 10.0%. Non-family setups make up the remaining 37.2%, predominantly single-person households at 32.8% alongside group households at 4.3%. The typical household size sits at 2.3 people, which is slightly lower than the Regional Qld figure 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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Higher education completion in West Mackay sits below broader benchmarks, with 20.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree compared to 30.4% across Australia, pointing to opportunities for local workforce upskilling. Bachelor qualifications represent the largest tertiary cohort at 16.1%, alongside postgraduate degrees at 3.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational and technical qualifications are widely held across the community, with 39.5% of residents aged 15+ possessing formal trade credentials, encompassing 8.5% with advanced diplomas and 31.0% with certificates. Classroom and institutional engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 28.6% of residents actively participating in formal study.
This student population includes 10.4% attending primary school, 8.2% in secondary education, and 4.6% undertaking tertiary coursework.
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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Public transport connectivity in West Mackay is supported by 19 active passenger stops utilizing local bus services. Across these facilities, 4 distinct routes operate to deliver 240 weekly scheduled trips. Accessibility across the area is solid, with local residents situated an average of 240 meters from their closest transit facility. Being an established residential neighborhood, outbound travel predominates, with private vehicles accounting for 91% of commuter journeys and pedestrian travel making up 4%. Vehicle availability averages 1.3 per home, which sits below regional norms. At the 2021 Census, a modest 4.6% of workers worked from home, reflecting conditions that may have been influenced by COVID-19.
Transit services provide an average frequency of 34 trips daily across the active network, which translates to roughly 12 weekly departures per 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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An analysis of health metrics, mortality statistics, and chronic disease prevalence by AreaSearch highlights significant health considerations in West Mackay, with common conditions observed across younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance participation is pronounced, held by approximately 57% of the total population (~3,649 people), higher than the 52.5% recorded across Regional Qld. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most widespread diagnoses locally, affecting 8.5 and 8.4% of residents, respectively, while 66.9% reported having no long-term medical conditions, comparable to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Working-age residents experience typical health outcomes overall.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 19.4% of the population (1,248 people), facing some ongoing health challenges with overall metrics matching nationwide patterns for their cohort.
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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Demographic indicators reflect below-average cultural diversity within West Mackay, where 84.4% of the population holds Australian citizenship, 84.2% were born in Australia, and 90.0% speak exclusively English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 63.8% of the local population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplaces, the primary heritages identified in West Mackay are English at 28.1%, Australian at 27.4%, and Irish at 8.9%. Significant variations also emerge among specific communities, with Maltese ancestry representing 3.0% of the population (against 0.4% regionally), Filipino at 3.6% (compared to 0.9% regionally), and German at 4.1% (compared to 4.7% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of West Mackay is 41. 25.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in West Mackay aligns closely with the Regional Qld profile, with the variance across the four primary age brackets not exceeding 1.7 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 41, matching both the 2021 Census baseline for the suburb and the Regional Qld median of 41 recorded at that time. The most visible demographic shift since the Census occurred among persons aged 25 - 44, which increased from 25.5% to an estimated 27.1% of the population. Looking ahead to 2041, retirement and senior demographics (65+) are projected to drive the bulk of population gains, increasing by 258 residents (21%) to reach 1,507, whereas child and young adult numbers are expected to contract over the corresponding timeframe.
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 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 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 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 — 10 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 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 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 (312021358). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.