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White Rock has an estimated 5,213 residents, up from 4,918 at the 2021 Census — a change of 295 people, or 6.0%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 140 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 65.9% of that increase. That puts 547 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research from AreaSearch, the resident count in White Rock stands at roughly 5,213 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 295 people (6.0%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 4,918 people. That movement is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 5,198 alongside 140 validated new addresses added following the census. Such population numbers translate to 547 persons per square kilometer, leaving substantial space per resident and room for additional growth. Furthermore, the 6.0% post-census increase sits within 0.9 percentage points of the wider SA3 area (6.9%), underlining robust underlying growth dynamics.
Inbound international migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 65.9% of recent net gains, while interstate arrivals and natural increase likewise recorded positive numbers. Projections published in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia using a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. Whenever an SA2 is omitted from this series or figures extend beyond post-2032, projections produced by the Queensland State Government in 2023 (utilizing 2021 numbers) are incorporated instead. Because state projections lack age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch applies age-cohort distribution weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (based on 2022 data). Demographic projections anticipate substantial growth placing the locality within the upper quartile of regional areas across the country, with total population forecast to rise by 1,212 persons to 2041 against recent annual ERP counts, equating to an overall gain of 23.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
170 new dwellings have been approved in White Rock over the past five years, an average of 34 a year. That places the area in the 59th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 34 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 68% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building consents in White Rock have averaged roughly 34 new homes yearly, reaching 170 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. With an average of 1.6 new residents per year per dwelling constructed across those 5 financial years (from FY-22 to FY-26), housing supply matches population demand reasonably well to maintain steady market conditions. The mean building cost for new residences is $358,000, sitting below regional benchmarks and highlighting relative building affordability. Non-residential development has remained quiet, with $635,000 in commercial development approvals logged during the current financial year.
Per capita building activity in White Rock exceeds the Rest of Qld mark by 53.0%, delivering broader selection for prospective purchasers. Approved residential construction is divided into 68.0% detached dwellings alongside 32.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting an increasing footprint of medium-density formats that support varied budgets from classic family homes to lower-cost compact units. A ratio of approximately 184 people per dwelling approval aligns with typical low-density environments. Longer-term forecasts indicate White Rock will gain 1,197 residents by 2041 compared to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Current building rates broadly mirror anticipated expansion, although prospective homeowners could encounter tighter competition as local numbers rise.
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 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside White Rock, worth an estimated $1.11 billion. A further 93 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $12.2 billion. 22 are already under construction and 43 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and health & medical. 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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Community outcomes and economic momentum are heavily shaped by capital works, urban planning strategies, and major infrastructure programs. AreaSearch has pinpointed 13 key local initiatives likely to influence the district. Prominent developments include the Cairns Community and Multicultural Centre, the Woree Social and Affordable Housing Precinct, the Cairns Bruce Highway Upgrade, and the Kowinka Village - Retail, Office and Medical Complex, with key details summarized below.
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Cairns Community and Multicultural Centre
Cairns Regional Council is progressing a community and multicultural centre at Tiffany Street, White Rock to provide social facilities, outreach services and inclusive meeting space for White Rock and Cairns multicultural communities. The planned centre includes a commercial kitchen, multipurpose rooms for up to 200 people, small meeting rooms, service-provider space, foyer and reception, and covered outdoor areas. As of late 2025, the capital project was in preliminary design, with Council awarding the proposed five-year lease and operation contract to Centacare Far North Queensland, subject to final trustee lease arrangements.
Kowinka Village - Retail, Office and Medical Complex
Kowinka Village is a recently completed ground-floor commercial complex on the corner of Kowinka Street and Skull Road in White Rock. The project provides retail, office, medical, food and beverage and service business tenancies from 73 to 262 sqm on a 3000 sqm site, with 33 onsite customer parking spaces, high visibility from the Bruce Highway, fit-out options and a turnkey cafe opportunity. It is positioned near Trinity Links Resort, Cairns Golf Club, schools and Woree Business Park, and is marketed as servicing more than 27000 residents in nearby suburbs.
Cairns Bruce Highway Upgrade
Long-term upgrade program for the Bruce Highway between Wrights Creek and Draper Street in Cairns. Stage 1 (Sheehy Road to Kate Street, $150M) completed 2014; Stage 2 (Robert Road to Foster Road, $58M) completed 2017; Stage 4 (Kate Street to Aumuller Street) completed 2021; Stage 3 (Edmonton to Gordonvale) completed December 2023. Stage 5 (Foster Road grade-separated intersection upgrade) is currently in planning with $225 million committed on an 80:20 Australian/Queensland Government basis. AECOM Australia is engaged as planning consultant.The upgrade will improve traffic flow, safety, and ease congestion at the Foster Road intersection. A Stage 6 Earlville Bypass is also under preliminary investigation.
Cairns Gateway Estate (Riverstone Road North)
A 13.9 hectare mixed-use master planned development at the southern gateway to Cairns, now marketed as Cairns Gateway Estate. The site sits at the intersection of the Bruce Highway A1 and Riverstone Road (Gillies Highway), with 474m of highway frontage. Approved as an 11-lot subdivision across three precincts: Transport Oriented Service Activity (Precinct 1), Industry and Service Activity (Precincts 2A & 2B), and Community and Accommodation Activity (Precinct 3). Stage 1 civil works are complete with 9 of 11 lots sold, including Pearl Mobil Service Station, Hungry Jacks, Banjo Bakery, and Grace Removals.Stage 2 civil works are planned for June 2026. The development will provide the first fuel stop between Innisfail and Cairns over a 90 km stretch.
Bayview Heights to White Rock Underground Cable Project
Essential maintenance and refurbishment of 2.7km of 275kV underground high voltage transmission cables installed in 1997. The project addresses critical infrastructure risks through the removal of approximately 400 high-risk trees and the refurbishment of cable joint bays. Significant community enhancements include the installation of park benches, water bubblers with dog bowls, and shade structures along the Crowley Creek walking path. As of 2026, core transmission works are complete, and the project is in the extended maintenance phase for the establishment of 24,000 new compatible plants, with final completion expected in 2027.
Woree Social and Affordable Housing Precinct
Queensland's largest social and affordable housing precinct is currently under construction at a former drive-in site in Woree, delivering 490 modern, energy-efficient apartments for seniors over 55 and people living with disability. The project utilizes innovative volumetric timber modular construction delivered by Modscape and FCC Construction Australia, backed by the Queensland Government, Tetris Capital, and Community Housing Limited.
Bayview Heights Reservoir Refurbishment
Remediation works are ongoing at the Bayview Heights water reservoir as part of a critical package to extend the service life of nine reservoirs across the Cairns region. Following an unsuccessful re-lining attempt in 2024 due to deteriorated roof conditions, the reservoir remains offline through the 2025-26 wet season. Current plans involve removing the roof in the 2026 dry season to restore serviceability. The project is vital for maintaining network pressure and water security, particularly during peak demand and extreme weather events which recently triggered Level 4 water restrictions in March 2026.
NQ Petro Service Station and Convenience Store
Development of a 24-hour service station and convenience store on a 3,761 sqm site at the former Woree drive-in theatre. The project includes fuel dispensers under a canopy, a retail building featuring a food and drink outlet, and two mixed-use tenancies. The site is strategically positioned to serve the adjacent 490-unit social housing precinct and handles high traffic volume from the Bruce Highway.
2,319 residents of White Rock are employed, from a labour force of 2,535. Unemployment sits at 8.5%, with participation at 61.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,259, about 82% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. 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 local labour pool features an even distribution across manual and professional occupations alongside solid representation in essential services, with an overall unemployment rate of 8.5%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 2,319, though the local jobless rate sits 4.6% higher than the Regional Qld figure of 3.9%, highlighting potential for improvement. Local labour participation reaches 61.5%, trailing the Regional Qld benchmark of 64.2%. Census figures indicated that a modest 9.7% of employed locals worked remotely from home, a metric potentially shaped by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local workers include health care & social assistance, retail trade, as well as accommodation & food.
White Rock demonstrates distinct industry specialization in retail trade, where its share of employment reaches 1.3 times the wider regional proportion. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for merely 0.7% of local employment, well below the 4.5% observed across Regional Qld. Comparing Census counts of local jobs against resident workers suggests that immediate surrounding employment capacity remains limited. According to AreaSearch evaluation of SALM and ABS figures, the period ending March 2026 saw the labour force contract by 2.0% alongside a 5.5% drop in employment, which pushed unemployment up by 3.4 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% increase in employment and a 0.3% rise in the labour force, with unemployment climbing by just 0.1 percentage points. For additional perspective on future demand in White Rock, one may consult Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts dated Mar-26. These outlooks span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid with local employment data to project growth trajectories. National employment is expected to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, though expansion varies considerably by sector. When these sectoral rates are applied to White Rock's current employment composition, the area is projected to see employment rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years. It is important to note that this calculation relies on a straightforward weighting extrapolation for illustrative use and does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in White Rock is $1,396 a week (about $73,000 a year), with median personal income at $694 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,706 a year against an average of $57,315. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO taxpayer records at postcode level released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate a median individual income of $49,706 and an average of $57,315 in the White Rock SA2. These figures fall below national norms and sit under the Regional Qld median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index increases of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures near $55,353 (median) and $63,826 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, local personal, family, and household earnings placed modestly between the 27th and 28th percentiles nationally.
Across income brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort accounts for 36.4% of residents (1,897 individuals), matching the regional trend where 31.7% fall into this range. Housing cost burdens are pronounced, leaving only 82.4% of income uncommitted and placing the area at the 26th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
White Rock had 1,678 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 74% detached houses and 10% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,343 a month. Rent absorbs 24.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the local housing stock consisted of 74.2% houses and 25.8% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative formats), compared with 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings throughout Regional Qld. Outright home ownership in White Rock reached 24.4%, lagging the broader regional average, while mortgaged residences made up 37.4% and rental accommodation accounted for 38.2%. Median monthly loan repayments stood at $1,343, markedly below the Regional Qld figure of $1,655 and the Australian average of $1,863. Median weekly rent was $340, tracking beneath the Regional Qld standard of $345 and the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
White Rock counted 1,678 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,779 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 27% 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 69.1% of all local households, divided between couples without children (25.2%), couples with children (24.6%), and single parent families (16.8%). Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 30.9%, comprising lone person households (27.1%) and group households (4.0%). The median household size is 2.6 people, slightly above the Regional Qld benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.8% of adults in White Rock hold a university qualification, including 10.4% with a bachelor degree and 1.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 33.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,656 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 966 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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Tertiary educational attainment presents an area for development, as university qualification rates stand at 13.8%, significantly below the 30.4% recorded across Australia. Bachelor degrees comprise the largest share at 10.4%, with postgraduate qualifications at 1.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Vocational pathways are strongly represented, with 43.9% of the population aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (33.4%). Current learning engagement is notable, with 33.2% of residents enrolled in an educational course. Breaking this down reveals 13.1% attending primary education, 10.1% enrolled in secondary education, and 3.1% undertaking tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in White Rock reaches 18 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 350 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An assessment of local transit networks identifies 18 active transport stops across White Rock, providing bus connections. These facilities are linked by 2 individual routes that deliver 352 weekly passenger trips in total. Commuter access is solid, with locals residing an average of 263 meters from their nearest transit boarding point. As an established residential community, outbound commuting is typical, with private vehicle travel serving as the primary choice at 94%. Household vehicle availability averages 1.3 per dwelling, below regional norms. Meanwhile, 9.7% of working residents operated from home during the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by pandemic conditions.
Transit schedules provide an average of 50 trips per day across the network, translating to approximately 19 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.2% of residents in White Rock report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 88% of areas nationally. 7.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 11.4 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality metrics highlight several health challenges in White Rock, with common ailments evident across older and younger residents alike. Private health insurance coverage is notably constrained at approximately 48% of the total population (~2,481 people), falling below the Regional Qld rate of 52.5% and the Australian standard of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health issues represent the most prevalent health conditions locally, each diagnosed in 7.8% of residents, while 68.2% reported having no chronic medical conditions, closely matching the 67.6% recorded across Regional Qld.
General health across working-age cohorts remains fairly typical. Residents aged 65 and over account for 15.9% of the population (828 people), below the Regional Qld level of 20.3%, with elderly health indicators presenting specific challenges while tracking broadly in line with nationwide percentiles.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
White Rock is largely Australian-born, at 80.3% of residents, with 15.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (23.0%) and English (22.3%). 10.2% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in White Rock tracks above typical levels, with overseas-born individuals making up 19.7% of the community and 15.2% of residents using a language other than English at home. Christianity is the leading religious affiliation, held by 51.6% of residents. The most visible overrepresentation appears in the Other category, which accounts for 1.0% locally compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental ancestry, the primary reported backgrounds in White Rock are Australian (23.0%), English (22.3%, trailing the regional proportion of 29.6%), and Other (15.4%, substantially above the Regional Qld mark of 6.9%).
Specific cultural cohorts show distinct representation: Australian Aboriginal residents account for 10.2% locally versus 3.9% regionally, New Zealand heritage stands at 1.2% versus 0.9%, and Samoan background represents 0.5% versus 0.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of White Rock is 37. 27.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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White Rock maintains a younger demographic profile compared to Regional Qld overall. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 indicate that children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 34.2% of the local population against 29.6% across Regional Qld, while retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) represent 15.9% versus 20.4% regionally. The estimated median age remains at 37, matching the 2021 Census reading and sitting 4 years below the Regional Qld median of 41 from that same Census. The young to middle aged adult group (25 - 44) has expanded from 26.2% at the Census to an estimated 27.4%.
Looking ahead to 2041, young to middle aged adults are forecast to see the largest volume gain, adding 456 residents (32%) to reach 1,882. In percentage terms, retiree and elderly cohorts are expected to expand fastest, increasing 34% to 1,110 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for White Rock
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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 2026 5 months ago all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Apr 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 140 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,918 at the 2021 Census → 5,213 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 (306021155). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.