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Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub has an estimated 13,121 residents, up from 9,016 at the 2021 Census — a change of 4,105 people, or 45.5%. Growth has averaged 9.1% a year over five years, faster than 97% of areas nationally. 1,202 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 73.3% of that increase. That puts 472 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 Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub is approximately 13,121 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 4,105 people (45.5%) compared to the 9,016 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 12,765 as of June 2025 alongside 1,202 validated new addresses registered since the Census. The population density stands at 471 persons per square kilometer, which indicates low density and prospects for future expansion. The 45.5% expansion rate of Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub since the 2021 census outpaced the national average (9.3%) and the state average, positioning the locality as a regional growth leader.
This demographic expansion was primarily fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 73.3% of the total population increase during recent times, though natural growth and overseas migration also made positive contributions. AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for each SA2. For SA2 regions lacking this data, and for any projections past 2032, Queensland State Government projections published in 2023 with a 2021 baseline are applied. Because these state-level projections lack age splits, AreaSearch distributes growth across age cohorts using the proportional weightings from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 with a 2022 baseline). Looking at future trends, the region is set to undergo exceptional growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of all areas nationwide. Based on the most recent annual ERP data, the population is projected to expand by 9,983 persons by 2041, representing a total increase of 73.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,533 new dwellings have been approved in Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub over the past five years, an average of 306 a year. That places the area in the 99th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 23 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 218 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 85% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 184, 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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Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub has recorded an average of approximately 306 new home approvals annually, totaling 1,533 residential approvals over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 169 during FY-26 so far. The area added an average of 3 new residents per year for each built home over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demonstrating steady demand that should bolster real estate values. Newly constructed properties carry an average value of $249,000, which sits below the wider region's average and indicates more budget-friendly options for buyers.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $20.6 million during this financial year, pointing to steady business development. When compared to Greater Brisbane on a per-capita basis, Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub shows 207.0% more development activity, presenting a wider range of options for purchasers despite a recent slowdown in construction speed. The level of activity is far higher than the national average, showcasing strong developer enthusiasm. Residential additions are made up of 85.0% detached homes and 15.0% townhouses or apartments, which helps retain the low-density atmosphere and attracts buyers looking for extra space. There are roughly 48 people for every dwelling approval, indicating a growing local market. Looking forward, Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub is projected to add 9,627 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projection). Under ongoing building trends, the incoming supply of housing is expected to easily satisfy demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially driving population numbers beyond current projections.
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AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub, worth an estimated $2.45 billion. A further 90 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $22.1 billion. 29 are already under construction and 43 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and transport & logistics. 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 construction, and zoning strategies are critical influences on local performance. AreaSearch has tracked 15 projects that are anticipated to affect the local area. Notable initiatives include Emerald Lakes Bahrs Scrub, The Heights Bahrs Scrub, Brookwater Rise Estate, and the Bahrs Scrub Road & Wuraga Road Residential Estate, with the list below highlighting the most significant developments.
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Brookhaven Master Planned Community
Large-scale master-planned residential community delivering approximately 1,980 lots across a 150-hectare hinterland-fringed site in Bahrs Scrub, Logan City. The estate includes parks, green corridors, a future retail centre, and a display village. Developed by Frasers Property Australia, it holds a 5 Star Green Star Communities rating and is located midway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, 4.8km from the M1 Motorway.
The Heights Bahrs Scrub
A masterplanned residential community by Villawood Properties delivering over 1,000 lots across multiple stages in Bahrs Scrub, southeast Queensland. The estate features parks, a future school site, and direct access to the M1 Pacific Motorway, situated midway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast in the rapidly growing Logan City corridor.
Stapylton Industrial Expansion
Expansion of industrial facilities in Stapylton including warehousing, logistics centers, light manufacturing, and supporting infrastructure to accommodate growing business needs.
Woodlands - Bahrs Scrub Residential Estate
A residential community in Bahrs Scrub delivering 650 residential lots with parkland and a future convenience retail precinct. Originally an AVJennings project, operations and customer interactions are now managed by AVID Property Group.
Bahrs Scrub Local Development Area Plan
The Bahrs Scrub Local Development Area Plan is a strategic framework endorsed by Logan City Council to guide sustainable growth in the region through 2031. It plans for approximately 4,400 new dwellings to house around 10,000 people, integrating residential development with retail, commercial, public transport, and environmental conservation areas.
Brookwater Rise Estate
Brookwater Rise Estate is a joint venture residential land estate by Frasers Property and Dahua Group at Bahrs Scrub in Logan City, south-east Queensland. The estate is positioned on elevated terrain offering city and bay views, and is planned to deliver approximately 800 lots across multiple stages. Located midway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast with convenient access to the Pacific Motorway, the estate targets first home buyers, families and investors in one of Queensland's fastest-growing growth corridors.
Osprey Waters Lifestyle Resort
Over-50s land lease lifestyle resort comprising approximately 198 low-maintenance homes, a resort-style Country Club with ballroom, cinema, heated pool, tennis courts, and community facilities, situated on the banks of the Albert River in Beenleigh, Queensland. Developed and operated by Living Gems under its own Osprey Waters brand.
Holmview Estate
Holmview Estate is a boutique 64-lot residential land development positioned at one of the highest points in Holmview, offering views toward Stradbroke Island. Developed by Centurion Global Developments, the estate provides ready-to-build vacant lots and turn-key house and land packages, catering to families and investors in the Logan region. The community benefits from proximity to Holmview Central Shopping Centre, Beenleigh CBD, and multiple schools.
7,001 residents of Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub are employed, from a labour force of 7,187. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 72.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% 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 10,145, about 77% 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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Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub possesses a capable workforce, particularly within the construction industry, and maintains an unemployment rate of only 2.6%. As of March 2026, there are 7,001 employed residents, and the local unemployment rate sits 1.7% lower than the 4.3% rate recorded for Greater Brisbane. The workforce participation rate is relatively typical, standing at 72.8% compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane. According to Census responses, a low proportion of residents (13.5%) worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdowns. The resident workforce is largely employed in construction, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing.
The local area displays a notable specialization in construction, where the employment rate is 1.7 times that of the broader region. Conversely, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, making up only 5.1% of employment compared to 8.9% across the region. The comparison between the Census working population and the resident population suggests a shortage of local jobs. Based on the AreaSearch assessment of SALM and ABS statistics, the local labour force contracted by 2.7% and total employment fell by 3.3% during the year ending March 2026, leading to a 0.7 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Brisbane recorded a 3.2% rise in employment, a 3.4% expansion of its labour force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on expected demand patterns for Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce distribution to project future growth. While employment nationwide is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change differ widely across industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment distribution of Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub indicates that local employment would expand by 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population growth forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub is $2,077 a week (about $108,000 a year), with median personal income at $920 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $69,091 a year against an average of $77,867. 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 compilation of the latest postcode-level ATO data released for financial year 2023 by AreaSearch, taxpayers in the Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub SA2 recorded a median income of $69,091 and an average income of $77,867. These figures sit well above the national averages and compare to a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799 across Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates point to a median of approximately $76,940 and an average of $86,713 as of March 2026.
According to Census data, household, family, and individual incomes in Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub sit near the 70th percentile across the country. The dominant income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, which accounts for 42.5% of residents (5,576 people), compared to 33.3% of the population in the wider region. While high housing costs account for 16.1% of earnings, strong overall income levels keep disposable income at the 70th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 5th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub had 2,989 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 1% apartments. 48% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $415 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,863 a month, a total housing cost higher than 77% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.7%. 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 housing composition of Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub was comprised of 95.8% detached houses and 4.1% other housing formats (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Brisbane metropolitan breakdown of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other options. The level of home ownership in Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub trailed the Brisbane metropolitan average at 21.2%, with the rest of the dwellings being mortgaged (48.4%) or occupied by tenants (30.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment was identical to the Brisbane metropolitan average of $1,863, whereas the median weekly rent stood at $415 compared to the metropolitan averages of $1,863 and $380.
On a national level, monthly mortgage costs in Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub match the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rent figures are notably higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub counted 2,989 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,350 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 75% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 14% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units represent the vast majority of households at 83.5%, consisting of couples with children at 38.5%, couples without children at 29.7%, and single parent households at 14.3%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 16.5%, which includes single-person households at 13.7% and group housing at 2.8%. The average household size of 2.9 individuals is higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.4% of adults in Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub hold a university qualification, including 12.3% with a bachelor degree and 2.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 1,204 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 976 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 educational challenges, as university completion rates (17.4%) are notably lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This situation highlights a key area for targeted educational strategies. Among residents, bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 12.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 43.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (31.5%). The rate of educational enrollment is quite high, with 29.8% of the local population currently undertaking formal studies.
This group is composed of 10.9% in primary school, 8.9% in high school, and 4.0% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub reaches 16 stops on 1 route, timetabled for about 120 services a week. The typical home sits about 630 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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Public transport analysis shows 16 operational transit stops in Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub, which are served by buses. These stops are connected to 1 individual routes, which offer 115 weekly passenger trips. Transport convenience is classified as limited, with residents living an average of 626 meters from their nearest stop. Because of the suburban layout, most residents travel outside the area for work, and private vehicles remain the primary travel mode at 94%. Households own an average of 1.9 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. A relatively low proportion of residents (13.5%) work from home (2021 Census; potentially reflecting COVID-19 rules).
The average daily frequency of services is 16 trips across all routes, which translates to roughly 7 weekly trips for each transit stop.
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70.0% of residents in Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub report no long-term health condition. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.6 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 show a strong performance across Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the frequency of chronic conditions. The occurrence of standard illnesses is low among the general public, though it rises above the national average when looking at older, high-risk age brackets. The rate of private health insurance is very high, covering approximately 58% of the total population (~7,610 people) compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane. Asthma and mental health issues were the most frequently reported medical conditions in the area, affecting 9.0% and 8.9% of residents respectively.
Meanwhile, 70.0% of the population reported no medical conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health profiles for working-age residents are generally average. The area has 10.9% of its population aged 65 and over (1,426 people), which is lower than the 15.1% share in Greater Brisbane. Senior health outcomes present some difficulties and rank lower nationally than the local population as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub is largely Australian-born, at 76.4% of residents, with 8.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.2%) and Australian (26.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub closely matches the broader region's average regarding cultural indicators, with citizens making up 84.8% of the population, 76.4% of residents born in Australia, and 91.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in the area, accounting for 45.0% of residents. The most noticeable deviation is in the Other category, which represents 0.8% of the population, compared to 1.3% throughout Greater Brisbane. Regarding parent birthplaces, the three largest ancestral backgrounds in Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub are English at 30.2%, Australian at 26.2%, and Other at 7.3%.
There are also distinct variations in the proportions of other communities: New Zealand backgrounds represent 2.1% of Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub (compared to 1.0% across the region), Maori backgrounds account for 2.5% (compared to 1.1% regionally), and Samoan backgrounds make up 0.8% (compared to 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub is 31, younger than 92% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 31.2% 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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With a median age of 31 years, Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub has a noticeably younger population than Greater Brisbane at 36 and Australia at 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the area has a larger share of residents aged 25 - 34 (17.8%) but a smaller share aged 65 - 74 (6.3%). Post-2021 Census figures show the 35 to 44 age cohort increased from 13.0% to 15.1% of the population. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.1% to 10.7%, and the 65 to 74 cohort decreased from 7.3% to 6.3%.
Projections suggest the age structure of Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub will shift considerably by 2041, with the 45 to 54 age bracket expected to grow by 1,437 people (103%), rising from 1,401 to 2,839.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub
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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 7 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 Jun 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 — 1,202 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,016 at the 2021 Census → 13,121 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 (311021310). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.