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Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) has an estimated 8,721 residents, up from 7,027 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,694 people, or 24.1%. Growth has averaged 5.1% a year over five years, faster than 93% of areas nationally. 211 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 46.7% of that increase. That puts 190 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 conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) is estimated at 8,721 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,694 people (24.1%) from the 7,027 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population of 8,721 from June 2025 alongside 211 validated new addresses identified since the Census. With this population level, the density stands at 190 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density with substantial space per resident and room for expansion.
The 24.1% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of Qld (9.2%) and the national benchmark, positioning the area as a regional growth leader. This growth was driven mostly by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 46.7% of the total population increase, though positive contributions were also seen from natural increase and overseas migration. AreaSearch utilizes population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, using 2022 as the baseline. For locations missing from this dataset and for periods after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (based on 2021 data) are used instead. Because the Queensland state datasets do not specify age cohorts, AreaSearch distributes growth across age brackets using weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which use 2022 baseline data. Future demographic forecasts show a substantial population rise that ranks in the top quartile of all non-metropolitan areas nationally. Based on the most recent annual ERP figures, the locality is projected to add 2,849 residents by 2041, representing a total increase of 32.7% over the 16 years.
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576 new dwellings have been approved in Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) over the past five years, an average of 115 a year. That places the area in the 96th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 13 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 92 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 63% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 72, well below 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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On average, Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) has recorded approximately 115 residential building approvals annually, translating to 576 new dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26, 66 building approvals have been logged. Historic data between FY-21 and FY-25 shows that 3.3 new residents arrive for every constructed dwelling, indicating that demand is outpacing local supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and intensifies buyer competition. The average expected construction cost for these new properties is $257,000, which falls below the regional benchmark and points to relatively affordable choices for purchasers.
Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $10.0 million this financial year, showing a moderate level of business development. Per capita construction activity in Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) is 64.0% higher than in the Rest of Qld, giving buyers a wider selection of properties, even though building pace has slowed down recently. This level of activity is much higher than the national average, showing strong developer interest in the region. Recent residential approvals consist of 63.0% detached houses and 37.0% attached dwellings, indicating a growing proportion of medium-density formats that diversify housing choices across different price points, ranging from standard family homes to smaller, budget-friendly options. This represents a notable shift from the established housing stock, which currently stands at 79.0% houses, reflecting a decrease in available development sites and responding to changing buyer preferences and budget constraints. The area currently records about 96 people per dwelling approval, showing a growing market. Based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly figures, Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) is projected to increase its resident population by 2,849 people by 2041. Assuming the current pace of construction continues, the supply of new housing should easily accommodate this growth, creating favorable purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for expansion beyond current population forecasts.
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AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Willow Vale - Pimpama (West), worth an estimated $309 million. A further 134 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $48.9 billion. 40 are already under construction and 52 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure updates, major development projects, and urban planning decisions are key drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has identified 37 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Prominent developments include the Pimpama Sports Hub, Home Focus Pimpama, Calli, and the Pimpama - Yawalpah Road upgrade, with the following list highlighting those of greatest local significance.
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GemLife Gold Coast (Pimpama)
A $200 million premium over-50s resort-style community on 46 hectares in Pimpama, featuring 365 luxury homes. The development includes a 7,000sqm Country Club with a rooftop infinity pool, bowling alley, cinema, golf simulator, and wellness facilities. Currently in the final construction stages with stage three releases underway and many residents already enjoying on-site amenities.
Pimpama Sports Hub
The Pimpama Sports Hub is the largest sports precinct on the northern Gold Coast. It serves the rapidly growing community with world-class facilities including a major aquatic centre with five pools, a fitness centre, a community centre with hireable spaces, an eight-court tennis centre, and a twelve-court netball centre. The 14-hectare site is also surrounded by parklands with a playground, BBQ facilities, and an outdoor event space.
Home Focus Pimpama
Home Focus Pimpama is a staged large-format retail, lifestyle, health and wellness precinct on Nexus Drive in Pimpama. The centre is anchored by Bunnings Warehouse, Officeworks, The Good Guys, fast-food and service-station uses, with health and wellness tenants including Hype Health Clubs, All Sports Physio, Nutrition Warehouse, Chemist Warehouse and Pimpama Family Medical. The latest completed precinct finished construction in December 2025, while The Northern Sun community club, a proposed dining and entertainment venue by Baycrown Property Group, Gold Coast Suns and Australian Venue Co, is currently under assessment by Gold Coast City Council.
Kasa Heights Estate
A masterplanned residential community in the northern Gold Coast growth corridor featuring 42 homesites across two stages. The development includes lots ranging from 400sqm to 1182sqm, a 1.39-acre nature reserve, community playground, and a proposed childcare centre. Stage 1 consists of 21 lots and Stage 2 consists of 20 lots, designed for turnkey building solutions.
12-16 Old Pacific Highway Apartments, Pimpama
An 11-storey residential tower on a 2,249 sqm site adjacent to Pimpama Shopping Centre, comprising 60 apartments across one, two, and three-bedroom configurations including six NDIS units. The building height of 34.8m exceeds the mapped height limit and was approved via the city strategic framework height uplift provisions. Level 1 includes 366 sqm of communal recreational space featuring a pool, terrace, barbecue area, and gymnasium. A total of 85 car parking spaces are provided across ground level and a single basement.Designed by Miso Collective, the project responds to housing affordability and supply needs in the northern Gold Coast growth corridor, near the new Pimpama railway station.
Calli Upper Coomera
Premium master-planned land estate of 196 terraced homesites across six stages, ranging from 400sqm to 1,316sqm in the foothills of Upper Coomera. Features 53 diverse plant species, 4,446sqm of green space, a purpose-built playground and recreation areas with panoramic valley views. Conveniently located between Gold Coast and Brisbane with easy access to schools, shopping and transport. A new stage, Sora Place, has recently opened for registration. Sales and marketing managed by Oliver Hume.
King's Christian College Pimpama Campus Developments
Ongoing master-planned campus development at King's Christian College Pimpama on 40 acres in the northern Gold Coast. Completed phases include a 14-classroom primary school building (opened January 2025), a 2-storey high school building with 8 classrooms and 2 science labs (opened 2023), sports ovals with athletics facilities, a community centre forecourt, and a traffic light installation at the campus entrance. A second 2-storey high school building with 12 classrooms is due to open Term 2, 2026.The current active project is a new 3-storey high school building (construction commencing mid-April 2026) featuring a ground-floor reception and office space with 12 classrooms across levels 1 and 2. Future planned facilities include a performing arts and music complex, primary resource centre, central administration building, sports centre with indoor courts, and additional car parking.
Pimpama - Yawalpah Road upgrade
City of Gold Coast is upgrading Yawalpah Road at Pimpama to improve the connection between the M1 Exit 49 and Kerkin Road. The project converts the corridor from a two-lane rural road into a four- and five-lane urban arterial, including a new three-lane bridge over the Queensland Rail Gold Coast line and Old Pacific Highway, upgraded intersections, pedestrian crossings, bicycle lanes and more than 3km of shared path. The project remains under construction, with the overall City project scheduled from 2023 to 2026 and the Georgiou bridge works running to 2026.
5,046 residents of Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) are employed, from a labour force of 5,186. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 76.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 6,595, about 76% 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 workforce in Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) is highly skilled, with a strong concentration of workers in the construction sector, an unemployment rate of only 2.7%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.5% over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 5,046, while the unemployment rate was 1.2% lower than the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%. Furthermore, the labor force participation rate of 76.3% is considerably higher than the 64.3% recorded in Regional Qld. Census data shows that a moderate 14.2% of local workers performed their jobs from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction is especially prominent, with employment density in this industry sitting at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing represents a minimal share of employment at 0.8%, compared to the regional rate of 4.5%. The statistics comparing the Census working population against the resident population suggest that this mostly residential suburb offers a limited number of jobs within its own boundaries. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that employment rose by 3.5% and the labor force expanded by 3.2% over the 12-month period, leading to a 0.3 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. This compares favorably to Regional Qld, which recorded a 0.1% rise in employment, a 0.3% increase in the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Additional guidance on future employment trends in Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) is provided by the Jobs and Skills Australia national employment projections from May-25. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industries will grow at different rates. Applying these national sector projections to the local workforce profile suggests that employment in Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) could rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection for comparison that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) is $2,013 a week (about $105,000 a year), with median personal income at $899 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,078 a year against an average of $64,463. 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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Aggregated ATO statistics from the 2023 financial year show that income levels in the Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) SA2 are lower than the national average. The median taxpayer income is $55,078, and the average income is $64,463, compared to the Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 and $66,593. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimated values would be roughly $61,335 for the median and $71,786 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reports that household, family, and personal incomes in the area reside around the 66th percentile nationally.
Income distribution data indicates that the largest cohort comprises 44.6% of local taxpayers (3,889 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is similar to the wider region where 31.7% of taxpayers fall into the same bracket. High housing expenses account for 19.7% of incomes, but solid household earnings keep disposable income at the 60th percentile, with the local SEIFA income score sitting in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) had 2,222 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 0% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 53% rented and 11% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $440 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month, a total housing cost higher than 91% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) consisted of 79.2% separate houses and 20.8% other options such as townhouses, apartments, and alternative structures, compared to 76.4% separate houses and 23.6% other options in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in the area lagged the regional benchmark, standing at 10.5%, with the remaining dwellings occupied by residents with a mortgage (36.6%) or renting (52.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,950 was higher than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, and the median weekly rent of $440 exceeded the regional figure of $345.
Locally, mortgage costs are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are also significantly higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) counted 2,222 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,758 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 80% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 12% 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 comprise the vast majority of households at 83.4%, which includes 40.2% couples raising children, 26.7% couples without children, and 15.3% single parent households. The remaining 16.6% consists of non-family households, with single person households representing 11.8% and group households making up 5.1%. The median household occupancy is 3.0 people, exceeding the Regional Qld median of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.7% of adults in Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) hold a university qualification, including 14.6% with a bachelor degree and 3.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 780 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 996 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 proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) is lower than the regional average, with 20.7% of individuals aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia. This difference highlights opportunities for educational advancement and vocational training. Bachelor degrees make up the largest share of qualifications at 14.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational education is highly prevalent, with 43.1% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.0%) and certificates (30.1%). A high level of educational enrollment is observed locally, with 34.2% of the population participating in formal study.
This student population includes 12.4% attending primary schools, 8.4% in high schools, and 4.8% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) reaches 13 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 430 services a week. The typical home sits about 520 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.9 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 analysis of public transit options shows 13 operational transit stops within Willow Vale - Pimpama (West), consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 3 distinct routes that provide a total of 428 passenger trips every week. Accessibility is classified as moderate, with residents living an average of 517 meters from the nearest stop. Because this is a residential suburb, most workers travel out of the area to commute, and private vehicles remain the primary transport choice at 94%. Households own an average of 1.9 cars, which is higher than the regional average.
In the 2021 Census, 14.2% of residents reported working from home, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Across all active routes, service frequency averages 61 trips per day, which translates to roughly 32 weekly trips per transit stop.
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73.4% of residents in Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) report no long-term health condition. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 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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According to evaluations of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses by AreaSearch, health indicators in Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) are close to national averages. The occurrence of common medical conditions is typical across both younger and older demographics, and the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low at approximately 51% of the population, which equals about 4,465 people. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common medical diagnoses in the area, affecting 9.8% and 8.9% of residents respectively. Conversely, 73.4% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
General health levels among working-age residents are typical. Older residents aged 65 and over make up 7.1% of the population (621 people), which is lower than the 20.4% average across Regional Qld. National health rankings for the area are generally in line with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.7% of Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) residents were born overseas and 10.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.0%) and Australian (26.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) shows higher cultural diversity than average, with 10.6% of residents using a non-English language at home and 26.7% of the population born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 41.1% of local residents. The most distinct statistical difference is in the Other category, which accounts for 0.8% of the population, matching the 0.8% average for Regional Qld. English ancestry is the most common parental country of birth at 29.0%, followed by Australian ancestry at 26.7% and Other ancestries at 7.0%. There are also notable differences in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds compared to the region, with Maori ancestry overrepresented at 3.4% of the population (compared to 0.8% regionally), New Zealand ancestry at 2.1% (compared to 0.9% regionally), and South Australian ancestry at 1.3% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) is 29, younger than 98% of areas nationally. 34.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 29, Willow Vale - Pimpama (West) has a younger population profile than Regional Qld at 41 and the national average of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, the area has a higher concentration of people aged 25 - 34 (20.9%) and fewer people aged 65 - 74 (4.9%). The proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 is also higher than the national figure of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age bracket has increased from 14.7% to 16.9% of the population, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 15.7% to 13.7% and the 0 to 4 group declined from 9.7% to 8.3%.
Population projections for 2041 suggest significant demographic shifts, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to grow by 40%, adding 722 residents to reach a total of 2,543.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Willow Vale - Pimpama (West)
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 4 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 — 211 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,027 at the 2021 Census → 8,721 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 (309071558). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.