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Whitfield - Edge Hill has an estimated 8,583 residents, up from 8,353 at the 2021 Census — a change of 230 people, or 2.8%. That puts 1,239 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 conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count for Whitfield - Edge Hill stands at approximately 8,583 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 230 people (2.8%) compared to the 8,353 people recorded during the 2021 Census. This adjustment is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 8,573 dated June 2025 alongside 81 validated new addresses confirmed following the Census. Consequently, the local population density reaches 1,238 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark identified across nationwide areas evaluated by AreaSearch. Inbound international migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 97.6% of the overall population expansion in recent times.
SA2 geographic projections published in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia (utilising 2022 as their base year) have been incorporated by AreaSearch. For any SA2 locations lacking this coverage, as well as timeframes beyond 2032, figures rely on Queensland State Government SA2 projections issued in 2023 from 2021 baseline figures. Because these state figures do not provide breakdowns by age category, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings sourced from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 data) across individual age brackets. Looking at future demographic trajectories, population growth is projected to exceed the median for national regional areas, with the locality anticipated to gain 1,408 persons to 2041 according to recent annual ERP population statistics, representing a 16.3% cumulative rise across the 16 years.
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67 new dwellings have been approved in Whitfield - Edge Hill over the past five years, an average of 13 a year. That is 1.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Whitfield - Edge Hill have tracked at roughly 13 properties each year, culminating in 67 homes across the previous 5 financial years. With an average of just 0.5 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), the supply pipeline is keeping pace with or outpacing local demand, enhancing options for purchasers and facilitating capacity for population gains beyond current forecasts, alongside an average development value of $588,000 per new residence. Furthermore, commercial building approvals reached $469,000 this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential focus of the market.
When evaluated against Rest of Qld, construction activity within Whitfield - Edge Hill is considerably subdued (tracking 64.0% below the per-capita regional benchmark). Such limited delivery of new stock generally bolsters demand and valuation metrics for established homes. Activity also trails the national benchmark, reflecting an established urban footprint and potential zoning constraints. Concurrently, all residential additions have consisted entirely of standalone houses, reinforcing the suburban setting with spacious options targeted at family buyers. Notably, homebuilders are delivering standalone dwellings at a higher proportion than the existing stock indicates (75.0% at Census), demonstrating enduring buyer appetite for detached family housing notwithstanding higher density trends. Recording roughly 760 people per approval, the district exhibits the hallmarks of a fully developed, established community. Longer-term demographic models indicate Whitfield - Edge Hill will absorb an extra 1,398 residents by 2041 (derived from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release). If building volumes stay at current levels, the addition of dwellings may fall behind population gains, potentially heightening competition among buyers and bolstering property prices.
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 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Whitfield - Edge Hill, worth an estimated $237 million. A further 93 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $12 billion. 20 are already under construction and 43 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and strategic planning decisions play a critical role in shaping local growth and performance. In total, 13 significant projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having potential impacts across the district. Prominent initiatives include the Cairns Chinese Culture and Heritage Centre, Kanimbla Heights Estate, Whitfield State School Performing Arts Centre, and Whitfield Childcare, with key details provided below regarding the most relevant developments.
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Cairns Chinese Culture and Heritage Centre
Queensland's first purpose-built Chinese Culture and Heritage Centre, located in the cultural precinct of Edge Hill opposite the Centenary Lakes Chinese Friendship Gardens. The $4 million project is jointly funded by the Crisafulli Queensland Government ($2.7 million) and CADCAI. Designed by local firm TPG Architects and constructed by local builder MyBuildGroup, the centre will house the nationally significant Lit Sung Goong Temple artefacts collection of over 240 objects, alongside climate-controlled exhibition spaces, a community performing arts hub, and research and education facilities.A groundbreaking ceremony was held in February 2026, with construction expected to complete in late 2026 and the grand opening scheduled for Chinese New Year 2027.
Kanimbla Heights Estate
Kanimbla Heights Estate is a long-running masterplanned hillside residential subdivision in Kanimbla, Cairns. The estate began as a masterplan in 2001 and has been delivered in multiple stages, with engineering records identifying Stage 24 as under construction and marketing continuing for elevated premium land releases. The project provides serviced residential lots on steep terrain near the Macalister Range, with engineered drainage, slope and road works designed for high rainfall conditions and views toward Cairns, Trinity Inlet and surrounding hills.Recent public development data also records a pending 2026 minor change application for a 14-lot reconfiguration with access, easements and road works in Kanimbla.
Whitfield State School Performing Arts Centre
A $13 million Performing Arts and Music Centre with a performance stage, green room, storage, and flexible learning areas for both school and community use. It will also address the need for additional car parking and improve the school's street presence.
Whitfield Childcare
Approved 95-place childcare centre on a 1620 sqm site at 15-17 Marino Street, Whitfield. The project is intended to increase early learning capacity in the Whitfield catchment and replace existing residential buildings with a purpose-built centre.
Manoora Infill Housing Development
A council-approved infill development delivering 150 rental units across three standalone buildings in Manoora, Cairns. The mix comprises 45 one-bedroom and 105 two-bedroom units with approximately 160 car parks. The site at 10-30 Pease Street and 164-172 Hoare Street replaces around 14 caravan park cabins and two houses. Developer NQ Villas Pty Ltd is seeking state and federal government funding support before commencing construction, targeting a start in 2025. The project addresses a critical shortage of rental housing stock in Cairns and is designed for low-to-medium cost occupancy.
Edge Hill State School Administration Upgrades
Construction of a new Administration Building and Student Support Hub for the Edge Hill State School. The facility features modern staff rooms, a principal office, dedicated student waiting areas, and external ramps designed to improve school accessibility and operational efficiency. The project was managed by the Queensland Department of Education and constructed by Bryant Building Contractors.
7 & 8 Izatt Close Multiple Dwelling Development
Development approved medium density apartment project on a 2608 sqm site at the end of Izatt Close, Edge Hill. The approval is for demolition of two existing houses and construction of a four storey multiple dwelling building with 22 apartments, comprising 12 two-bedroom and 10 three-bedroom units, 38 car parking spaces, landscaping and communal recreation areas. The site has been marketed as a DA-approved development opportunity and is listed as pre-construction.
Stan Williams Park Upgrades
An $18 million multi-stage redevelopment of Stan Williams Park into a premier sports and community hub. Stage 1 ($12M), completed in mid-2025, delivered a dual-level grandstand with over 500 seats, modern change rooms, a gym, and 2,500 sqm of undercover spectator space. Stage 2 ($6M), funded by the Queensland Government, includes the installation of an electronic scoreboard, field lighting upgrades, additional terraced seating, and enhanced junior facilities to support state-level rugby league and community events.
4,816 residents of Whitfield - Edge Hill are employed, from a labour force of 4,933. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 67.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,911, about 81% 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 market in Whitfield - Edge Hill features a highly educated talent base, strong representation across key community services, and an unemployment rate standing at only 2.4%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 4,816, while the local jobless rate sits 1.5% below the 3.9% observed across Regional Qld, and the participation rate remains fairly standard (67.1% against 64.2% in Regional Qld). In the Census figures, a moderate 17.8% of employed persons indicated working from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time should be kept in mind.
Local workers are primarily engaged in health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. The community demonstrates an exceptional concentration in health care & social assistance, capturing an employment share 1.5 times the regional norm. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for a minimal footprint at 0.9% employment versus 4.5% across the broader region. Given its primarily residential character, local employment opportunities appear relatively limited when comparing Census workplace counts against resident numbers. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics, the preceding 12-month period experienced a 2.0% contraction in the labour force and a 2.8% reduction in jobs, causing unemployment to rise by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Qld recorded a 0.1% increase in employment, a 0.3% rise in the labour force, and a 0.1 percentage point uptick in unemployment. Broader national labour outlooks published by Jobs and Skills Australia from Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future employment trends across Whitfield - Edge Hill. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been modeled against local workforce distributions to project prospective demand. On a nationwide basis, employment is forecasted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across different industries. Applying these sectoral forecasts across Whitfield - Edge Hill's specific industrial makeup projects local employment expansions of 7.2% over five years and 14.9% over ten years (note that this represents a straightforward weighting extrapolation for demonstration and excludes localized population models).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Whitfield - Edge Hill is $1,677 a week (about $87,000 a year), with median personal income at $915 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,496 a year against an average of $73,946. 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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According to the latest postcode ATO statistics published by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Whitfield - Edge Hill SA2 earn a median income of $59,496 alongside an average of $73,946. These figures surpass national benchmarks and exceed Regional Qld's median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Accounting for an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, indexed figures are estimated at approximately $66,255 (median) and $82,346 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places individual personal income in the 69th percentile ($915 weekly), whereas household earnings fall into the 46th percentile.
In terms of income distribution, the largest segment includes 30.0% of local earners (2,574 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, aligning closely with the 31.7% recorded regionally. After meeting housing commitments, residents retain 85.6% of income for living expenses, positioning the area within the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Whitfield - Edge Hill had 3,328 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 75% detached houses and 12% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $325 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 19.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.8%. 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 residential landscape of Whitfield - Edge Hill at the recent Census comprised 74.7% separate houses and 25.3% other dwellings (including semi-detached units, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), relative to Regional Qld's breakdown of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Whitfield - Edge Hill matched the wider regional rate of 33.3%, while remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (33.0%) or occupied by tenants (33.7%). Median monthly mortgage costs within the area were higher than the Regional Qld average at $1,733, whereas median weekly rent was $325, compared with $1,655 and $345 across Regional Qld.
Relative to Australia as a whole, local mortgage payments sit beneath the national benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents are markedly lower than the nationwide average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Whitfield - Edge Hill counted 3,328 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of domestic arrangements at 64.4% of total households, consisting of 23.8% couples with children, 26.9% couples without children, and 12.8% single parent families. Non-family living situations account for the remaining 35.6%, divided between single-person households at 30.8% and group households at 4.8%. The local median household size of 2.3 people sits below the Regional Qld benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
34.6% of adults in Whitfield - Edge Hill hold a university qualification, including 22.2% with a bachelor degree and 8.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.1% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,633 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,000 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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Academic credentials in Whitfield - Edge Hill sit well above regional indicators, with 34.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary qualification compared with 20.6% in Rest of Qld and 21.1% in the SA4 region. This high concentration of educational qualifications provides a strong foundation for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees make up the largest share at 22.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.1%) and graduate diplomas (4.3%). Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 34.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (23.1%).
Participation in study is substantial across the community, with 30.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This proportion comprises 10.3% attending primary school, 9.9% in secondary education, and 4.3% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Whitfield - Edge Hill reaches 31 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 230 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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The local transit network across Whitfield - Edge Hill features 31 active transport stops that support a network of buses. These boarding points are serviced across 3 individual routes, delivering a collective 231 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is favourable, with residents situated an average of 255 meters from their closest stop. Reflecting the area's residential profile, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicles serving as the primary travel choice at 90%, alongside 4% cycling. Vehicle availability averages 1.3 per dwelling, trailing the regional figure. Additionally, 17.8% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Transit service volumes average 33 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 7 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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71.6% of residents in Whitfield - Edge Hill report no long-term health condition. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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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Health indicators across Whitfield - Edge Hill outperform broad benchmarks according to AreaSearch's review of mortality and chronic disease data, with both younger and older demographics showing low rates of common health conditions. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is notably strong, taken up by approximately 56% of the overall population (~4,815 people), compared to 52.5% across Regional Qld. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent health concerns in the locality, each affecting 7.2 and 7.2% of residents, respectively, whereas 71.6% reported having no diagnosed long-term medical conditions compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Working-age adults display positive health metrics with limited chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 20.0% of the community (1,714 people), with senior health metrics tracking above average and holding national rankings consistent with the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Whitfield - Edge Hill is largely Australian-born, at 75.7% of residents, with 12.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.6%) and Australian (21.6%). 3.1% 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 Whitfield - Edge Hill trends above regional norms, with 12.5% of residents using a non-English language in their homes and 24.3% born overseas. Christianity represents the leading religious denomination, accounting for 44.8% of the local population. The most prominent comparative overrepresentation appears within Judaism, which encompasses 0.2% of residents against 0.1% observed across Regional Qld. Regarding parental ancestry, the primary reported backgrounds among Whitfield - Edge Hill residents are English at 27.6%, Australian at 21.6%, and Other at 10.7%. Notable variations also emerge among other heritages: Irish ancestry is distinctly elevated at 9.8% (versus 8.2% regionally), German background accounts for 4.4% (versus 4.7%), and Russian ancestry stands at 0.4% (versus 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Whitfield - Edge Hill is 43. 23.2% 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 demographic profile of Whitfield - Edge Hill is weighted primarily towards mature, pre-retirement age groups. Based on updated estimates to August 2026, 29.2% of the population belongs to middle-aged and mature adult brackets (45 - 64), compared with 24.6% in Regional Qld, whereas children and young adults (0 - 24) represent only 25.9%, below the broader region's 29.6%. The median age is an estimated 43 as at August 2026, remaining unchanged from the 2021 Census and sitting 2 years higher than the Regional Qld figure of 41 recorded at that Census, while the national median at that Census was 38.
By age band, younger demographics have decreased since the Census from 27.2% to an estimated 25.9% of residents, largely driven by the 5 to 14 cohort dropping from 13.7% to an estimated 10.0%, while the 15 to 24 group rose from 9.4% to 11.7% as existing residents aged. Through to 2041, the largest numerical gain is forecasted for young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44), rising by 561 residents (26%) to 2,696, whereas the fastest pace of growth is expected among older cohorts (65+), increasing 28% to 2,202.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Whitfield - Edge Hill
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 2026 5 months ago all 6 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 — 81 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,353 at the 2021 Census → 8,583 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 (306021156). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.