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Westcourt - Bungalow has an estimated 6,827 residents, up from 6,519 at the 2021 Census — a change of 308 people, or 4.7%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. That puts 702 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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Based on calculations by AreaSearch, the resident population of Westcourt - Bungalow is approximately 6,827 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 308 people (4.7%) compared to the 2021 Census, which registered 6,519 residents. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 6,811 alongside 99 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. With these numbers, the local density stands at 701 persons per square kilometer, a figure that aligns closely with standard averages across evaluated regions. The 4.7% growth rate since the census trails the broader SA3 region (6.9%) by 2.2 percentage points, showing solid underlying expansion.
This population increase was almost exclusively supported by arrivals from overseas, which served as the sole engine for growth in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline, are utilized for each SA2 district. In instances where such data is unavailable, or for periods extending beyond 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (utilizing 2021 baseline data) are applied. Since these state-level figures lack breakdowns by age, AreaSearch distributes growth across age cohorts using weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which rely on 2022 statistics. Looking forward, the population is predicted to grow at a rate exceeding the national regional median, with a projected addition of 1,456 persons by 2041 based on recent annual ERP statistics, representing a cumulative rise of 21.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
25 new dwellings have been approved in Westcourt - Bungalow over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 0.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 10, 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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Residential approvals in Westcourt - Bungalow average approximately 5 properties annually, with 25 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 10 recorded so far in FY-26. An influx of 6.8 people per year for every constructed home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) highlights that demand is outstripping supply, which tends to escalate pricing and intensify buyer competition, even though new residential builds average $276,000—below regional norms—offering entry-level options for purchasers. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $47.8 million this financial year, reflecting robust local business investments.
In comparison to Rest of Qld, Westcourt - Bungalow exhibits minimal construction activity, registering 78.0% below regional average per person. This restricted building pipeline generally supports property values and demand for existing houses. The level of activity is also lower than national benchmarks, indicating a mature market and potential developmental constraints. Moreover, recent construction has consisted entirely of detached dwellings, preserving the traditional low-density profile of the neighborhood and catering to families desiring extra space. Notably, developers are focusing on freestanding houses to a greater degree than the current housing stock comprises (40.0% at Census), pointing to sustained demand for single-family residences despite density trends. The ratio of 4544 people per approved dwelling highlights the quiet and low-intensity development landscape. According to population forecasts, Westcourt - Bungalow is set to welcome 1,440 new residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If the current pace of construction persists, the supply of new housing may fail to keep pace with this population growth, potentially intensifying competition among buyers and upward pressure on property prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Westcourt - Bungalow, worth an estimated $1.52 billion. A further 94 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $12.5 billion. 22 are already under construction and 46 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 infrastructure projects, major planning developments, and new initiatives are critical drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 70 projects poised to influence this locality. Among the most significant projects are the Barlow Park Redevelopment, the Barlow Park Upgrade, the 396 Severin Street Social Housing Apartments, and the Westcourt Walking Network Plan, with the list below highlighting the most relevant ones.
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Cairns Marine Precinct Common User Facility
Ports North is leading the delivery of the Cairns Marine Precinct Common User Facility located at Cook Street and Fearnley Street, Portsmith, backed by a joint $387 million government investment. The project will expand northern Australia's maritime maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities by delivering a 5,000-tonne shiplift, three hardstands, two climate-controlled blast and paint sheds, and wet berth capacity. Expressions of interest are currently open for a long-term co-investment and operating partner, with operational delivery planned for late 2028.
Barlow Park Redevelopment
Major 91 million AUD transformation of Barlow Park Stadium ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The upgrade features a new western grandstand designed by Architectus and HKS, increasing seating capacity from 1,700 to 5,000. Key improvements include a climate-responsive elevated seating bowl, upgraded player and official facilities, enhanced accessibility, and expanded food and beverage precincts. The project serves as the center for Far North Queensland athletics and various football codes.
Westcourt Walking Network Plan
A comprehensive infrastructure strategy endorsed by Cairns Regional Council and the Department of Transport and Main Roads to transform pedestrian connectivity within a 2km radius of the DFO Shopping Centre. The plan identifies priority infrastructure upgrades, including missing footpath links and improved crossings, to enhance safety and accessibility for schools, community facilities, and public transport hubs. It is supported by the 2025/2026 Active Travel Program with a city-wide budget allocation of $3 million to address high-priority missing links and safety concerns.
Resource Recovery 2040
A major roadmap and infrastructure program to overhaul Cairns waste management. The project addresses the 2026 closure of the Bedminster Advanced Resource Recovery Facility and aims to reach Queensland Government recovery targets of 90% by 2040. Key initiatives include the introduction of a 3-bin system for food and garden organics (FOGO) starting in 2026, the development of new in-vessel composting facilities, and upgrades to existing materials recovery and transfer station assets.
Pinecrest Estate Mount Peter
Pinecrest is a large masterplanned residential community spanning over 100 hectares located 15 minutes south of Cairns CBD at Cooper Road, Mount Peter. The development will deliver approximately 1,500 allotments including residential lots averaging 1,000 square metres, commercial spaces, a retirement village and medium-density sites for uses such as childcare. Key features include lush tropical creeks and parklands, riverine pathways, nature play spaces, extensive native tree planting and sweeping mountain views. Rocky Creek Stage 3 is currently selling.The project is being rolled out over 8-10 years with an overall value exceeding $500 million.
Cairns - Social and Affordable Housing Project (Infrastructure)
Queensland Government-backed enabling infrastructure project in Westcourt, Cairns, involving site servicing, road frontage upgrades and electrical works to unlock social and affordable housing. The federal Priority Works Stream implementation plan identifies the Westcourt infrastructure works as enabling 98 affordable homes, with delivery forecast in 2025-26. A related Queensland Government Westcourt social housing proposal on Ascot Avenue is in consultation/planning, with 21 two-bedroom units planned and construction targeted to commence in late 2026 for completion in late 2027.
Mount Peter Priority Development Area
A 2,650-hectare Priority Development Area (PDA) declared in July 2025 to manage the southern growth corridor of Cairns. The master-planned area is set to deliver approximately 18,500 new homes for 42,500 residents by 2046, supported by essential infrastructure including roads, schools, and community facilities.
396 Severin Street Social Housing Apartments
QBuild social housing project delivering 18 apartments at 396 Severin Street, Parramatta Park. The four-storey development comprises 15 one-bedroom silver-level apartments and 3 two-bedroom gold-level apartments, supporting the Queensland Government social and community housing pipeline in Cairns.
3,249 residents of Westcourt - Bungalow are employed, from a labour force of 3,581. Unemployment sits at 9.3%, with participation at 60.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,548, about 184% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 Westcourt - Bungalow is skilled, with a strong presence in vital services, and has an overall unemployment rate of 9.3%. As of March 2026, 3,249 local residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 5.4% higher than the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, highlighting potential for labor market improvements. Participation in the workforce is also slightly lower than average, standing at 60.0% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a low 10.3% of workers operated from home, though this figure may be influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade. The local economy is highly specialized in accommodation & food, where the share of employment is 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.0% of the workforce, which is lower than the 4.5% seen across Regional Qld. Recording 2.2 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, the area acts as a major employment center, importing labor from surrounding areas and containing more jobs than working residents. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the twelve months ending March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 1.9% and total employment fell by 5.7%, causing the unemployment rate to climb by 3.7 percentage points. During the same timeframe, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1% and the labor force expand by 0.3%, leading to a small 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide context for future employment demand in Westcourt - Bungalow. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential changes. While employment nationwide is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of change varies widely by sector. Applying these industry projections to the employment profile of Westcourt - Bungalow points to potential job growth of 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (this represents a basic weighting extrapolation for illustration and does not account for local population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Westcourt - Bungalow is $1,154 a week (about $60,000 a year), with median personal income at $677 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,612 a year against an average of $66,633. 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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Tax data from the ATO aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023 indicates that income levels in the Westcourt - Bungalow SA2 are slightly below national averages. Taxpayers in the Westcourt - Bungalow SA2 recorded a median income of $53,612 and an average income of $66,633, which compares to Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 and $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of roughly $59,702 (median) and $74,203 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and personal incomes in Westcourt - Bungalow between the 10th and 24th percentiles nationally.
The most prominent income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, accounting for 28.3% of residents (1,932 people), which is similar to the broader region where 31.7% fall into this range. Affordability pressures are significant, leaving residents with only 80.0% of their income after housing costs, ranking in the 9th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Westcourt - Bungalow had 2,650 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 40% detached houses and 39% apartments. 19% are owned with a mortgage, 62% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $280 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 24.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Westcourt - Bungalow at the time of the last Census consisted of 39.7% separate houses and 60.3% multi-unit dwellings (such as townhouses, flats, and other configurations), whereas Regional Qld recorded 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in Westcourt - Bungalow stood at 18.9%, trailing Regional Qld, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (19.4%) or renting (61.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,300, and the median weekly rent was $280, both below the Regional Qld averages of $1,655 and $345.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Westcourt - Bungalow are considerably lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Westcourt - Bungalow counted 2,650 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.0 people each. 13% are couples with children, fewer than in 96% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 45% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the largest household type at 47.4%, consisting of couples with children (12.9%), couples without children (20.6%), and single parents (12.5%). The remaining 52.6% are non-family households, which are largely composed of single-person households at 44.6% and shared group houses at 7.9%. The median size of a household is 2.0 people, which is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.9% of adults in Westcourt - Bungalow hold a university qualification, including 16.2% with a bachelor degree and 3.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.8% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Attainment levels for education in Westcourt - Bungalow are lower than regional averages, with 21.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally. This difference indicates room for further educational and skill acquisition. Bachelor degrees represent the highest level of attainment for 16.2% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Practical and vocational skills are well represented, with 41.5% of the population aged 15+ holding qualifications from vocational institutions, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (29.8%). A significant portion of the population is engaged in study, with 31.2% of residents enrolled in an educational program.
This total includes 8.9% attending primary school, 8.3% in high school, and 5.0% enrolled in higher education courses.
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Public transport in Westcourt - Bungalow reaches 22 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 1,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.8 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 indicates 22 active public transport stops in Westcourt - Bungalow, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 9 distinct routes, which support a total of 1,217 passenger journeys each week. Accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 223 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles being the primary mode of travel for 81% of commuters, while 7% walk and 4% travel by bicycle. Car ownership stands at an average of 0.8 vehicles per household, which is below the regional norm.
A low proportion of residents (10.3%) worked from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic circumstances. Transit services average 173 daily trips across all active routes, which translates to roughly 55 weekly departures per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.4% of residents in Westcourt - Bungalow report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 91% of areas nationally. 8.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 10.4 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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Significant health issues are apparent in Westcourt - Bungalow, as shown by AreaSearch's analysis of mortality trends and the occurrence of chronic illnesses, which impact both younger and older demographics, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is slightly below the SA2 average at approximately 52% of the population (~3,556 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues, affecting 7.9% and 7.9% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 67.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Chronic health conditions are more common than average among the working-age population.
Residents aged 65 and older represent 17.9% of the local population (1,219 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld figure of 20.4%. Health challenges exist among older residents, with national indicators reflecting those of the general public.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
31.9% of Westcourt - Bungalow residents were born overseas and 25.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.6%) and Australian (17.8%). 8.4% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Westcourt - Bungalow displays higher cultural diversity than most comparable markets, with 31.9% of its residents born outside Australia and 25.2% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 47.3% of the community. The most notable difference from broader patterns is in Buddhism, which is practiced by 3.8% of the local population compared to just 1.1% in Regional Qld. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (parents' birthplace), the three largest groups in Westcourt - Bungalow are English ancestry at 22.6% (lower than the regional average of 29.6%), Other ancestries at 19.1% (substantially higher than the regional average of 6.9%), and Australian ancestry at 17.8% (lower than the regional average of 26.5%).
There are also notable differences in other groups: Australian Aboriginal ancestry is higher at 8.4% (compared to 3.9% regionally), Korean ancestry stands at 0.9% (compared to 0.2%), and Filipino ancestry is 2.5% (compared to 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Westcourt - Bungalow is 39. 30.3% 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 39 years in Westcourt - Bungalow is slightly below the Regional Qld average of 41 years, but close to the national average of 38 years. Looking at age groups, young adults aged 25 - 34 are highly represented at 19.2%, whereas children aged 5 - 14 make up a smaller proportion (7.4%) than in Regional Qld. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 17.4% to 19.2% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 13.9% to 15.6%. In contrast, children aged 5 to 14 dropped from 9.0% to 7.4% and young people aged 15 to 24 declined from 12.2% to 11.2%.
By 2041, demographic projections indicate notable shifts in the local age profile. The 25 to 34 cohort is expected to grow, increasing by 384 people (29%) from 1,308 to 1,693, while the 15 to 24 age bracket is projected to decrease by 16 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Westcourt - Bungalow
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 8 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 99 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,519 at the 2021 Census → 6,827 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 (306021154). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.