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White Rock has an estimated 5,203 residents, up from 4,918 at the 2021 Census — a change of 285 people, or 5.8%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 65.9% of that increase. That puts 546 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of White Rock is approximately 5,203 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 285 people (5.8%) from the 4,918 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 5,198 alongside 43 validated new addresses identified after the Census. With this population level, the density stands at 546 persons per square kilometer, which leaves considerable space per resident and opportunity for future expansion. The 5.8% increase since the census puts the locality within 1.1 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (6.9%), showing strong growth dynamics.
Overseas migration was the primary driver of this growth, accounting for roughly 65.9% of the population increase in recent times, though other contributors such as interstate migration and natural increase also registered positive gains. AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia forecasts for each SA2 zone, as published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. Where this data is unavailable or for periods after 2032, the Queensland State Government's SA2 area estimates are used; these were issued in 2023 and rely on 2021 figures. Because these state-level projections lack breakdowns by age group, AreaSearch applies proportional growth multipliers aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (issued in 2023, based on 2022 data) for every age cohort. Looking ahead, demographic patterns indicate a marked rise in population across the upper quartile of Australia's non-metropolitan zones, with the region projected to add 1,225 residents by 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP population counts, marking an overall gain of 23.4% across the 16-year span.
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120 new dwellings have been approved in White Rock over the past five years, an average of 24 a year. That places the area in the 51st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 23 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 52% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 58, 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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White Rock averages approximately 24 residential building approvals annually, resulting in 120 residential approvals over the 5-year period spanning FY-21 to FY-25, and an additional 54 during FY-26 so far. Over the 5-year span from FY-21 to FY-25, about 2.2 residents moved to the locality for each newly built dwelling, indicating steady demand that helps sustain local property values, with new construction showing an average value of $337,000 in line with wider regional norms. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $635,000 have been logged during the current financial year, highlighting that development remains heavily focused on residential properties.
In comparison to the Rest of Qld, building activity in White Rock is relatively high, tracking 35.0% above the regional per capita average over the 5-year period, which offers home buyers reasonable choices while supporting demand for existing homes, even though construction pace has slowed lately. Of the homes built recently, 52.0% were standalone houses and 48.0% were medium to high-density dwellings, with an expanding selection of townhouses and units offering options across various price segments, from single-family residences to cheaper compact options. This marks a clear departure from the current housing stock, which consists of 74.0% houses, showing a shrinking supply of vacant development sites alongside shifting resident preferences and demand for more varied, lower-cost housing formats. The ratio of roughly 273 people per approval indicates a low-density environment. Long-term forecasts indicate that White Rock will gain 1,220 inhabitants by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current pace, the creation of new housing may fail to keep up with this population increase, which could intensify competition among buyers and put upward pressure on prices.
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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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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning decisions are key factors influencing regional performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 13 projects expected to influence the locality. Important projects 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 details of the most significant projects listed 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 61.3%. 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 4,248, 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 labor market in White Rock is diverse, featuring a mix of white-collar and blue-collar positions alongside a solid representation in essential services, with an overall unemployment rate of 8.5%. As of March 2026, employed residents count 2,319, while the unemployment rate is 4.6% higher than the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, indicating space for labor market improvement, and the participation rate is slightly depressed at 61.3% relative to the 64.3% recorded across Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a modest 9.7% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. Retail trade is particularly prominent locally, employing residents at 1.3 times the rate seen across the region. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.7% of employment, which is low compared to the 4.5% average for Regional Qld. The relationship between the resident labor force and locally available positions suggests that local employment opportunities are somewhat scarce. According to the AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, the workforce shrunk by 2.0% over the 12-month period while total employment fell by 5.5%, leading to a 3.4 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This trend diverged from Regional Qld, which saw employment rise by 0.1%, the workforce expand by 0.3%, and unemployment edge up by 0.1 percentage points. National workforce forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide context for future employment demand within White Rock. These projections, spanning five and ten years, have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate future trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary. Weighting these national sector projections against the local employment mix suggests a potential local job growth of 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, noting this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not account for localized population trends.
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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Based on the compilement of the latest postcode-level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the White Rock SA2 recorded a median income of $49,706 and an average income of $57,315. These figures are below national benchmarks and compare to median and average incomes of $53,146 and $66,593 throughout Regional Qld. Adjusting for a 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures as of March 2026 would be roughly $55,353 for the median and $63,826 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in White Rock all fell into the lower brackets, placing between the 27th and 28th percentiles.
Income distribution data shows that 36.4% of residents (1,893 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which is comparable to the wider region where 31.7% of the population sits. Financial stress related to housing is high, leaving residents with only 82.4% of their income after housing costs, placing the area in 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 latest Census, the mix of housing types in White Rock consisted of 74.2% detached houses and 25.8% other housing structures, such as townhouses, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to Regional Qld where detached houses made up 76.4% and other structures accounted for 23.6%. Home ownership in the area was lower than the regional rate, sitting at 24.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with mortgages (37.4%) or renters (38.2%). The median mortgage payment of $1,343 per month was lower than the Regional Qld average, and the median weekly rent was $340, compared to regional figures of $1,655 and $345.
On a national scale, mortgage costs in White Rock are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
White Rock counted 1,678 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,775 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 make up the majority of households at 69.1%, which includes couples with children at 24.6%, couples without children at 25.2%, and single-parent homes at 16.8%. The remaining 30.9% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 27.1% and group households making up 4.0%. The median household size stands at 2.6 residents, which is slightly above the Regional Qld average 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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The region presents low levels of educational attainment, with university completion rates at 13.8% compared to the national benchmark of 30.4%. This highlights a clear gap and a potential focus area for future education programs. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.4%, with postgraduate degrees and graduate diplomas each representing 1.7%. Technical and vocational training is common, with 43.9% of the population aged 15 and over holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificate level qualifications at 33.4%. A high proportion of the population is engaged in learning, with 33.2% of residents currently undertaking formal studies.
Of those studying, primary school students make up 13.1%, secondary students account for 10.1%, and tertiary students comprise 3.1%.
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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Analysis of the public transport network shows 18 active transit stops in White Rock, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 2 distinct routes, which provide a total of 352 passenger trips each week. Transit accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 263 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, and private vehicles remain the primary transit mode at 94%. Car ownership stands at an average of 1.3 vehicles per household, which is below the regional average.
A low proportion of residents (9.7%) worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been affected by pandemic restrictions. Bus services run at an average frequency of 50 trips per day across the network, which translates to approximately 19 weekly trips per transit 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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Analysis of mortality rates and chronic health conditions highlights notable wellness challenges in White Rock, with common illnesses affecting both younger and older residents, while the proportion of the population with private health insurance is low at roughly 48% (~2,476 residents). This is below the 52.5% coverage level seen in Regional Qld and the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues in the locality, each affecting 7.8% of the population, while 68.2% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Health status among working-age individuals is generally average. In White Rock, 16.2% of the population (841 residents) is aged 65 or older, which is lower than the Regional Qld proportion of 20.4%. Seniors in the area face some health difficulties, with their national health rankings aligning closely with general population trends.
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 is higher than average, with overseas-born individuals making up 19.7% of the community and 15.2% of households using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 51.6% of residents. The most distinct variance from regional norms is in the Other religious category, which accounts for 1.0% of the population compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld. Looking at parent countries of birth, the main ancestries represented are Australian at 23.0% and English at 22.3%, which is lower than the regional average of 29.6%, followed by Other at 15.4%, which is much higher than the regional average of 6.9%.
There are also notable differences in other groups, with Australian Aboriginal ancestry at 10.2% of the population (compared to 3.9% regionally), New Zealand ancestry at 1.2% (compared to 0.9%), and Samoan ancestry at 0.5% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of White Rock is 37. 27.3% 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 37 years in White Rock is lower than the Regional Qld average of 41 and close to the national median of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, there is a higher concentration of children aged 0 - 4 (7.1%) and a lower concentration of people aged 55 - 64 (10.1%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 12.0% to 13.8%, and the 75 to 84 bracket rose from 5.1% to 6.2%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 15.0% to 13.4%, and the 65 to 74 age group fell from 9.9% to 8.7%.
Demographic models project that White Rock's age distribution will shift by 2041, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to grow the fastest at 42%, adding 293 people to reach a total of 997, while the 15 to 24 age bracket is projected to grow by a modest 5%, adding only 34 people.
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) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 2026 4 months ago all 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 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 — 43 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,918 at the 2021 Census → 5,203 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 (306021155). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.