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Woolloongabba has an estimated 10,367 residents, up from 8,597 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,770 people, or 20.6%. Growth has averaged 4.4% a year over five years, faster than 91% of areas nationally. 514 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 89.2% of that increase. That puts 4,302 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 resident count in Woolloongabba is close to 10,367 in May 2026. Compared to the 8,597 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census, this represents an expansion of 1,770 residents (20.6%). This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 10,367 combined with 514 validated new addresses identified after the Census. The resulting density stands at 4,301 persons per square kilometer, placing the location within the top 10% of all areas evaluated nationwide and highlighting the competitive nature of local land.
The growth rate of 20.6% since the 2021 census outpaced the national benchmark (9.3%) and the broader SA3 region, positioning the locality as a regional leader in expansion. Overseas migration was the primary driver, accounting for roughly 89.2% of the total population increase in recent times, though other components like interstate moves and natural increase also registered positive gains. Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized for each SA2 area. In instances where these are unavailable, or for periods past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (based on 2021 records) are implemented. Because the state-level datasets do not break down figures by age brackets, AreaSearch allocates growth shares across age cohorts using weightings from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 baseline data). Based on these anticipated demographic transitions, the locality is projected to experience substantial growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationally. Driven by recent annual ERP data, the population is forecast to rise by 7,078 persons by 2041, representing a total increase of 68.3% over the 16 years.
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804 new dwellings have been approved in Woolloongabba over the past five years, an average of 160 a year. That places the area in the 51st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 15 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 51 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 6% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 285, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Property approvals for residential structures have averaged roughly 160 annually, culminating in 804 new dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, the volume of approved dwellings stands at 262. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the local area saw an average of 2.5 individuals move in for every newly built residence, showcasing a strong level of demand that reinforces real estate valuations. The average estimated construction cost for these new dwellings is $140,000, which falls below regional benchmarks and points to more budget-friendly purchasing options. Furthermore, commercial development has shown momentum with $90.8 million in approvals registered in the current financial year.
On a per capita basis, building approvals in Woolloongabba exceed those of Greater Brisbane by 168.0%, presenting purchasers with a broader selection of properties, despite a recent moderation in construction volume. This activity level is substantially higher than the countrywide average, reflecting solid interest from developers. Dwellings approved recently consist of 6.0% detached houses and 94.0% multi-residential structures like townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward higher-density options offers more affordable entry points and attracts downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This marks a clear departure from the current housing stock (which features 30.0% houses), pointing to a shrinking volume of vacant building plots, changing lifestyle preferences, and a demand for varied, cost-effective residential options. The ratio of approximately 2986 people per approved dwelling indicates a highly established property market. Looking forward, the population is set to expand by 7,078 individuals by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Should construction volumes remain at current levels, the supply of housing may fail to meet the needs of this growing population, which could intensify buyer competition and underpin upward pressure on property prices.
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AreaSearch tracks 23 current infrastructure and development projects inside Woolloongabba, worth an estimated $32.1 billion. A further 171 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $399.1 billion. 65 are already under construction and 95 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 policies strongly influence regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 57 projects expected to affect the local area. Key developments include the Cross River Rail - Woolloongabba Station, the Silk Lane Development, the Brisbane Arena (Gabba Entertainment and Housing Precinct), and The Carter by Mosaic, with specific details on the most relevant projects provided below.
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Princess Alexandra Hospital Expansion
A major vertical expansion of the Princess Alexandra Hospital adding five new floors (four clinical levels and one plant level) on top of the existing Emergency Department building. The works will deliver 249 additional beds (219 acute inpatient and 30 ICU), 13 new cancer treatment bays, and reconfigured specialist treatment spaces including dialysis and medical assessment units. The project also includes additional car parking and a refurbishment of the Research Wing to provide ICU administration facilities, common areas and change rooms.Part of the Queensland Government's Hospital Capital Expansion Program, the expansion will boost inpatient capacity by approximately 26 percent and is being delivered by John Holland under a managing contractor model. New beds and clinical floors are expected to open in the second half of 2026, with the broader expansion (including expanded cancer care and parking) targeted for 2028.
Cross River Rail - Woolloongabba Station
A landmark underground rail station featuring two 220-metre platforms located 27 metres below ground. As of May 2026, the project is in the advanced stages of construction with precinct-wide urban realm works, including tiling, landscaping, and signage installation, nearing completion. Internal fit-out, mechanical, and electrical services installation are ongoing alongside testing and commissioning of critical systems like tunnel ventilation. The station is a key component of the 10.2 km Cross River Rail link and will serve as a primary transport hub for the 2032 Olympic precinct and The Gabba stadium.
Cross River Rail - Woolloongabba Station
A new underground heavy rail station at Woolloongabba, forming part of the Cross River Rail project, which is delivering a 10.2 km rail line including 5.9 km of twin tunnels beneath the Brisbane River and CBD. The Woolloongabba station is built on the former site of the Go-Print building and is centrally located at the suburb's major intersection, providing direct access to the Gabba precinct and the Mater health campus. As of April to June 2026, station atrium tiling and surrounding external areas are nearing completion, while internal fit-out, mechanical and electrical services installation, and streetscape works on Main, Leopard and Stanley streets are ongoing.The total project cost has been confirmed at $19.041 billion, with first passenger services expected in 2029.
Brisbane Arena (Gabba Entertainment and Housing Precinct)
A new 17,000-seat indoor entertainment and sports arena to be built on the former GoPrint site at Woolloongabba, anchoring a wider 9-hectare entertainment and housing precinct adjacent to the new Cross River Rail station. The arena was removed from the publicly funded 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games venue program in March 2025 and is now being delivered through a market-led process via private sector investment. Site preparation works including geotechnical drilling are underway. Two consortia (Brisbane Entertainment Alliance Consortium and Gather Brisbane Consortium) have been shortlisted following the Expression of Interest phase and are advancing to the Request for Detailed Proposal stage.Construction is expected to commence late 2026.
Station Square Woolloongabba
Station Square is a 1.2 billion dollar mixed-use urban renewal precinct at 735 Stanley Street, Woolloongabba, located within the Priority Development Area opposite the new Cross River Rail station. The masterplan includes four to five towers with allowable heights up to 60 storeys, featuring a 320-room five-star hotel, 279 dwellings (including 114 social and affordable units), 50,000sqm of commercial office space, and a 6,000sqm retail plaza. The project incorporates the heritage restoration of the Railway Hotel and a pedestrian green bridge link.As of April 2026, the 9,091sqm site is being marketed for sale by Savills on behalf of receivers Wexted Advisors, with the project remaining in the planning phase.
East Brisbane State School - Heritage Retention & Upgrade
Heritage-listed East Brisbane State School (est. 1899) will remain at its current Wellington Road site following the Crisafulli Government's 2032 Delivery Plan, which cancelled the previous Labor Government's relocation proposal tied to the now-abandoned Gabba stadium rebuild. The school's 126-year legacy is preserved in place, with more than 270 students continuing to attend. Future upgrade and capacity works are expected to be planned by the Queensland Department of Education to support enrolment growth and maintain facilities.
Gabba Entertainment and Housing Precinct
A transformative urban renewal project on a 9-hectare site within the Woolloongabba PDA. The precinct features a new 17,000-seat indoor arena (Brisbane Arena) on the 'Gabba West' site and a mixed-use residential and retail hub on the 'Gabba East' site (the current Gabba Stadium). Geotechnical drilling commenced in March 2026 to support foundation design. Two private consortia (Brisbane Entertainment Alliance and Gather Brisbane) were shortlisted in March 2026 to deliver the project as a Public-Private Partnership.Detailed design proposals are due in October 2026, with construction of the arena expected to start in early 2027 and complete by 2031.
Woolloongabba Priority Development Area
Major urban renewal precinct covering approximately 106 hectares across Woolloongabba, Kangaroo Point, East Brisbane, and South Brisbane. The amended Development Scheme came into effect on 10 October 2025, providing a performance-based regulatory framework to fast-track delivery of over 16,000 homes for up to 24,000 residents and support more than 36,000 workers over the next 40 years. The scheme enables a new indoor sports stadium, planning for the future of The Gabba Stadium, and retention of East Brisbane State School.Infrastructure charges are governed by the Development Charges and Offset Plan (DCOP). Aligns with Cross River Rail and the Kangaroo Point Green Bridge as key public transport catalysts.
6,977 residents of Woolloongabba are employed, from a labour force of 7,340. Unemployment sits at 4.9%, with participation at 76.3%. 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, 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 16,706, about 161% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 is characterized by high levels of education and a strong concentration of workers in professional services, alongside a jobless rate of 4.9% and a yearly estimated employment growth rate of 5.6%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 6,977, while the unemployment rate was 0.6% higher than the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%. Labor force participation is elevated at 76.3%, compared to 70.4% across Greater Brisbane. Census records indicate that a moderate portion of the workforce, 20.3%, worked from their homes, although this figure may be influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are healthcare & social assistance, accommodation & food services, and professional & technical services. Accommodation & food services show a high concentration, with employment representation reaching 1.9 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, construction is underrepresented, employing only 4.7% of the local workforce compared to 9.0% across Greater Brisbane. With a ratio of 1.9 jobs for every resident at the time of the Census, the locality serves as a major employment destination, drawing in commuting workers from neighboring suburbs. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw local employment rise by 5.6% and the total labor force expand by 4.9%, resulting in a 0.6 percentage point decrease in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Brisbane recorded a 3.2% increase in employment, a 3.4% rise in the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context regarding future labor demand in the area. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local industry mix to project regional trends. Although nationwide employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely across sectors. Applying these national sector trends to the local workforce structure indicates that local employment would expand by 7.2% over five years and 14.7% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighting extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not account for localized population changes).
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Median household income in Woolloongabba is $1,864 a week (about $97,000 a year), with median personal income at $868 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,495 a year against an average of $66,852. 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 AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode-level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Woolloongabba SA2 recorded a median income of $53,495 and an average income of $66,852. This is close to the national average and compares to $58,236 (median) and $72,799 (average) across Greater Brisbane. Accounting for a 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $59,572 for median and $74,446 for average incomes as of March 2026. Census statistics show that family, household, and personal earnings sit near the 59th percentile nationally.
The largest income bracket contains 34.7% of local taxpayers (3,597 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999, which aligns closely with the metropolitan distribution where this cohort accounts for 33.3%. High housing costs absorb 21.4% of earnings, yet solid incomes keep disposable funds at the 50th percentile nationally, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 8th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Woolloongabba had 3,395 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 30% detached houses and 69% apartments. 17% are owned with a mortgage, 73% rented and 10% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $440 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 91% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, residential structures in Woolloongabba consisted of 30.1% standalone houses and 70.0% alternative dwellings (comprising semi-detached houses, apartments, and other housing types), whereas the Brisbane metropolitan average stood at 73.5% houses and 26.5% alternative dwellings. The rate of home ownership was 10.2%, trailing the Brisbane metropolitan average, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgagors (17.2%) or tenants (72.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Brisbane metropolitan average at $2,000, and the median weekly rent stood at $440, compared to Brisbane metropolitan averages of $1,863 and $380 respectively.
Nationwide, mortgage repayments in the suburb exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are notably higher than the countrywide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Woolloongabba counted 3,395 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,094 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 13% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 47.8% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 13.3%, couples without children at 26.5%, and single parent households at 5.5%. The remaining 52.2% consists of non-family households, with single-person households representing 32.5% and group living situations accounting for 19.6%. The median household occupancy is 2.1 persons, which is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
51.1% of adults in Woolloongabba hold a university qualification, including 34.8% with a bachelor degree and 12.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 76% of areas nationally. A further 13.4% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 589 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,081 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 is notably high, with 51.1% of those aged 15 and older holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% in QLD and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile positions the community well for jobs in knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 34.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 12.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.5%. Vocational training is held by 22.8% of residents aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas (9.4%) and certificates (13.4%). Engagement in learning is highly prevalent, with 39.9% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This share is composed of 25.1% in higher education, 4.0% in primary school, and 3.0% in high school.
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Public transport in Woolloongabba reaches 41 stops on 147 routes, timetabled for about 18,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.8 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 connectivity includes 41 active stops within Woolloongabba, offering a combination of train and bus services. These stops support 147 separate routes that deliver 18,599 passenger trips per week. Transport access is highly rated, with the average distance to the nearest stop being 171 meters. As a residential district, most workers travel outside the suburb for employment. Private vehicles remain the primary mode of travel at 55%, while 18% of residents commute by bus and 11% walk. The average number of motor vehicles per dwelling is 0.8, which is lower than the wider metropolitan average.
Additionally, 20.3% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions. Service frequency across all routes averages 2,657 trips daily, representing approximately 453 weekly trips at each transport stop.
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74.3% of residents in Woolloongabba report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 82% of areas nationally. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 9.3 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 highlight notable vulnerabilities in Woolloongabba, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of death rates and the occurrence of long-term medical conditions across both younger and older demographic brackets. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is 52% (~5,401 people), slightly below the average SA2 area rate and comparing to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. Mental health challenges and asthma were the most prevalent diagnoses, affecting 11.0% and 7.7% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 74.3% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. The working-age population is generally healthy with low rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and older account for 7.1% of the population (740 people), below the metropolitan average of 15.1%. Senior citizens face some health challenges, with national rankings for this cohort generally matching those of the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
42.9% of Woolloongabba residents were born overseas and 34.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 83% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.0%) and Australian (16.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is highly evident in the area, with 34.5% of residents using a language other than English at home and 42.9% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the largest religious group, representing 31.9% of local residents. Buddhism shows a notable overrepresentation, accounting for 3.7% of the population compared to 2.0% across Greater Brisbane. In terms of parent birthplace, English ancestry leads at 21.0% of the population, which is lower than the regional rate of 26.8%, followed by Australian ancestry at 16.2%, also below the regional average of 23.2%, and Other ancestries at 12.6%.
Some specific ethnic groups show distinct concentrations: Russian ancestry represents 0.8% of the population (compared to 0.3% regionally), Korean represents 1.6% (compared to 0.5% regionally), and Spanish represents 0.8% (compared to 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Woolloongabba is 28, younger than 98% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 57.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of Woolloongabba residents is 28 years, which is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the national figure of 38 years. Compared to the metropolitan area, there is a higher proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 (36.9%) and a lower proportion aged 5 to 14 (3.8%). The concentration of residents in the 25 to 34 age bracket is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 group has expanded from 32.3% to 36.9% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort has risen from 12.7% to 14.9%.
Conversely, the 15 to 24 group has decreased from 25.3% to 20.2%, and the 5 to 14 group has declined from 4.9% to 3.8%. Projections for 2041 indicate notable demographic shifts, led by the 25 to 34 cohort, which is expected to grow by 56% (an increase of 2,137 people) to reach 5,964 from 3,826.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Woolloongabba
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 23 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 — 514 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,597 at the 2021 Census → 10,367 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 (303021058). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.