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Wurtulla - Birtinya has an estimated 11,651 residents, up from 10,671 at the 2021 Census — a change of 980 people, or 9.2%. Growth has averaged 2.2% a year over five years. 402 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 75.7% of that increase. That puts 1,703 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 Wurtulla - Birtinya stands at approximately 11,651 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 980 residents (9.2%) from the 10,671 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated utilizing the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 11,624 alongside 402 validated new addresses registered since the Census. With these figures, the population density reaches 1,703 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical average across the national localities analyzed by AreaSearch. Wurtulla - Birtinya has maintained a steady trajectory of expansion over the last decade, posting a 4.1% compound annual growth rate that ahead of the broader SA3 region.
This demographic expansion was primarily fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 75.7% of the total population increase in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes the demographic projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, which use 2022 as their starting baseline. In instances where specific SA2 areas lack coverage in this release, or for timeframes extending past 2032, the projections compiled by the Queensland State Government in 2023 using 2021 data are substituted. Since these state-level figures do not segment population by age, AreaSearch distributes age cohort growth proportionally based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which reference 2022 baseline statistics. Anticipating these shifting age dynamics, Wurtulla - Birtinya is projected to experience substantial growth relative to other non-metropolitan locations in Australia, with forecasts indicating an expansion of 2,681 people by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, translating to an overall growth rate of 22.8% over the 16 years.
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697 new dwellings have been approved in Wurtulla - Birtinya over the past five years, an average of 139 a year. That places the area in the 89th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 73 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 8% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 253, 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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Residential building approvals in Wurtulla - Birtinya have averaged approximately 139 per year, resulting in a total of 697 approved dwellings over the last 5 financial years. During the current FY-26, there have been 232 approvals documented so far. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the average intake of new residents stood at 1.8 people per completed home annually, indicating a balanced alignment between local supply and demand that supports stable market conditions. Over the past 2 financial years, this metric decreased to 0.6 people per dwelling, indicating increased housing availability. The average estimated construction cost for development projects is $348,000, which aligns with standard costs in the wider region.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $49.7 million during this financial year, pointing to robust business construction activity in the area. In comparison to the Rest of Qld, the per capita residential construction volume in Wurtulla - Birtinya is 13.0% lower, though it ranks in the 92nd percentile among all locations evaluated across the country. This indicates a high level of activity relative to the national average, reflecting positive builder sentiment. Newly approved housing is composed of 8.0% standalone houses and 92.0% multi-unit or attached dwellings. This emphasis on higher-density options provides lower-cost options for buyers and appeals to downsizers, property investors, and first-time purchasers. This represents a major shift from the established housing stock, which currently consists of 66.0% detached houses, pointing to a scarcity of greenfield land and responding to changing lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. With a ratio of roughly 70 residents for every approval, Wurtulla - Birtinya displays the characteristics of a growing area. Long-term forecasts suggest Wurtulla - Birtinya will gain 2,654 residents by 2041, starting from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. If building activity maintains its current pace, the volume of incoming housing supply is positioned to satisfy this projected demand, which should benefit buyers and potentially facilitate population expansion beyond current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wurtulla - Birtinya, worth an estimated $19.7 billion. A further 147 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $66.3 billion. 64 are already under construction and 53 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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The development and trajectory of an area are highly dependent on local infrastructure upgrades, major construction projects, and zoning policies. AreaSearch has identified 17 projects that are anticipated to influence this locality. The primary initiatives include the Sunshine Coast Health Precinct, Birtinya Town Centre, St Clair, and the Birtinya Social Housing Project, with details of the most significant works listed below.
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Sunshine Coast Health Precinct
The Sunshine Coast Health Precinct at Birtinya is one of Australia's largest health and medical hubs, anchored by the Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH), the Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital (operated by Ramsay Health Care), and the Sunshine Coast Health Institute. SCUH opened in March 2017 with 450 beds and had expanded to 728 inpatient beds by mid-2025, with a planned final capacity of 738 beds. The precinct serves a catchment of around 450,000 residents across the Sunshine Coast and Gympie regions and supports tertiary services including a comprehensive cancer centre, regional trauma service, the Thompson Institute for mental health research, the Adem Crosby Centre, and the Kamala mental health unit.Development of the precinct is forecast to contribute 3.2 billion AUD to the Sunshine Coast economy and 447 million AUD each year after completion. Adjacent facilities include the Vitality Village integrated community health building (opened mid-2021) and the 17-hectare Health Hub greenfield precinct, which is being progressively developed with up to 32,000 square metres of medical, research, allied health and consulting space, including a proposed 8-storey, 10,000 square metre mental health facility led by Thompson Brain and Mind Healthcare. Clinical training and research are delivered in partnership with the University of the Sunshine Coast, Griffith University and TAFE Queensland. The neighbouring Birtinya Town Centre masterplan (Stockland) continues to add retail, residential and commercial floorspace surrounding the precinct, with a refreshed Temporary Local Planning Instrument approved by the State in September 2025 to lift residential density.
Birtinya Town Centre
Birtinya Town Centre is a major mixed-use urban renewal precinct by Stockland within the Kawana Health Precinct. Following the commencement of TLPI 04/2025 on 13 April 2026 and approval of the refreshed masterplan, the project is progressing with up to 2,600 dwellings, retail, commercial, hotel, community facilities, extensive parkland, the Green Spine, and new transport infrastructure including the Lake Kawana pedestrian bridge.
The Wave - Sunshine Coast Rail and Public Transport Project
The Wave is an integrated transport initiative for the Sunshine Coast. Stage 1 involves a 19km dual-track heavy rail line from Beerwah to Caloundra. Stage 2 extends this rail 7km to Birtinya, including a 1km tunnel. Stage 3 (Metro) delivers a 12km Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network connecting Birtinya to the Sunshine Coast Airport via Maroochydore CBD. The project aims to reduce travel times to Brisbane by 45 minutes and support the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Sunshine Coast Indoor Sports Centre
A new $142 million, 6000-seat indoor sports centre located within the Kawana Sports Precinct. The facility will feature 11 multi-sport courts suitable for basketball, netball, volleyball, pickleball, futsal, and badminton. It is earmarked to host basketball preliminaries during the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, providing a long-lasting community legacy.
Birtinya Social Housing Project
A five-storey social housing development delivering 63 units with a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom options. Designed to be fully accessible for seniors and people with disabilities, the complex is located on a 2622sqm block near the Sunshine Coast University Hospital. It features communal areas to build community and includes at least 61 car parking spaces. The basement structure is complete, with overall completion due mid-2026.
16 Bright Place Affordable Housing
Eight-storey affordable housing development by Brisbane Housing Company comprising 90 apartments for essential workers, including studio, one and two-bedroom homes. The Ministerial Infrastructure Designation granted in September 2024 was repealed in March 2025. The project is now proceeding through the standard Sunshine Coast Council development application process.
St Clair
Absolute waterfront apartment development on Lake Kawana comprising two eight-level towers with a total of 200 luxury 2, 3 and 4-bedroom apartments plus penthouses. Resort-style amenities include a 25m pool, BBQ pavilion and fire pit, exclusive residents' dining room with chef's kitchen, nearly 1,000sqm private parklands with direct lake access, and a level-9 rooftop terrace with outdoor kitchen and panoramic ocean/hinterland views.
Oceanside Birtinya
Stockland's 140 hectare Oceanside Birtinya masterplanned community continues to expand around the Sunshine Coast Health Precinct. Current works include completion of the Walkable Waterfront, the cable stay pedestrian bridge across Lake Kawana, new residential neighbourhoods, childcare facilities and preparation for the future Birtinya Central mixed use town centre. In May 2026 Stockland received approval for a refreshed Birtinya Central masterplan providing up to 2,600 additional dwellings together with retail, commercial and community uses supported by more than $350 million in infrastructure.
6,419 residents of Wurtulla - Birtinya are employed, from a labour force of 6,602. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 66.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 14,013, about 120% 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 workforce residing in Wurtulla - Birtinya is highly qualified, with a strong concentration of employment in essential services and an unemployment rate of only 2.8%. There are 6,419 employed locals as of March 2026, and the local jobless rate is 1.1% lower than the 3.9% recorded in Regional Qld. The labor participation rate is relatively typical, sitting at 66.7% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a moderate 15.1% of the local workforce performed their jobs from home, though this figure may have been affected by pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The local concentration of jobs in health care & social assistance is particularly pronounced, registering at 1.5 times the average rate seen across the region. Conversely, the agriculture, forestry & fishing industry has a minimal footprint, employing just 0.3% of the workforce compared to the regional figure of 4.5%. The census recorded a ratio of 1.0 local jobs for every resident, demonstrating a strong supply of nearby employment options. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the local labor force contracted by 2.2% and the number of employed residents fell by 2.5% during the 12 months ending March 2026, leading to a 0.3 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% increase in employment, a 0.3% rise in the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future labor requirements in Wurtulla - Birtinya can be evaluated using the national employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future employment shifts. Although the national workforce is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of expansion varies widely by industry. Applying these sectoral growth rates to the local employment mix suggests Wurtulla - Birtinya's job numbers would grow by 7.3% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, though this simple proportional modeling does not incorporate local population growth forecasts.
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Median household income in Wurtulla - Birtinya is $1,779 a week (about $93,000 a year), with median personal income at $824 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,781 a year against an average of $81,035. The average runs 48% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to tax data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, taxpayer incomes in the Wurtulla - Birtinya SA2 are exceptionally high by national standards. The median income among taxpayers is $54,781 and the average income is $81,035, compared to Regional Qld averages of $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, these values are estimated to have reached approximately $61,004 for the median and $90,241 for the average by March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that family, household, and individual incomes in the area sit around the 52nd percentile nationally.
In terms of earnings brackets, 32.6% of taxpayers (representing 3,798 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is very similar to the wider metropolitan average of 31.7%. Housing costs place a significant burden on households, leaving only 80.6% of income after housing expenses, placing the area in the 48th percentile for this metric, while the SEIFA index ranks the local income level in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wurtulla - Birtinya had 4,006 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 67% detached houses and 21% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 43% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $480 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 80% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 27.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.9%. 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 inventory in Wurtulla - Birtinya consisted of 66.5% separate houses and 33.4% other home types, such as townhouses, apartments, and alternative structures, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in the area were lower than the regional average, standing at 27.1%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (29.7%) or tenants renting their homes (43.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,000, which is higher than the Regional Qld median of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $480, compared to the regional figure of $345.
On a national level, mortgage payments in Wurtulla - Birtinya exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and typical rents are higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wurtulla - Birtinya counted 4,006 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,374 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 23% 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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Family units represent the majority of local living arrangements at 70.3% of households, consisting of couples with children at 27.4%, couples without children at 29.9%, and single parent households at 12.0%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 29.7% of households, with lone person households representing 23.1% and group households making up 6.7% of the total. The typical household size is 2.5 residents, which is identical to the average recorded across Regional Qld.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.7% of adults in Wurtulla - Birtinya hold a university qualification, including 20.3% with a bachelor degree and 5.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.1% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Wurtulla - Birtinya displays a strong educational profile relative to the broader region, with 28.7% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, exceeding the Rest of Qld average of 20.6% and the SA3 average of 23.6%. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 20.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational and technical training is also highly prevalent, with 37.2% of the population aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, including 11.1% with advanced diplomas and 26.1% with certificates. A high proportion of the local population is engaged in study, with 28.7% of residents currently enrolled in an educational institution.
This population includes 8.6% in primary school, 8.4% in high school, and 6.5% attending tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in Wurtulla - Birtinya reaches 21 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 880 services a week. The typical home sits about 340 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 transport options shows 21 active transit stops, consisting of bus services, operating within Wurtulla - Birtinya. These stops accommodate 4 distinct routes that together provide 875 weekly passenger journeys. Transport accessibility is positive, with typical residences situated 335 meters from the nearest stop. The locality is primarily residential, and most working residents travel out of the area for employment. Private cars remain the primary method of travel at 86%, with 7% of residents walking and 3% riding bicycles. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles. At the 2021 Census, 15.1% of working residents performed their jobs from home, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 management measures.
Public transport services run a total of 125 times per day across all local routes, which averages out to approximately 41 weekly trips at each individual transit stop.
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68.0% of residents in Wurtulla - Birtinya report no long-term health condition. 6.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 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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The Wurtulla - Birtinya area presents notable health challenges according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses. Common health conditions are observed throughout the population, showing a slightly higher incidence among older residents. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is high, with approximately 60% of the population (representing 6,932 individuals) holding cover, compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld. Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most common diagnoses in the region, affecting 8.9% and 8.6% of residents respectively. Conversely, 68.0% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Health indicators for working-age residents are consistent with typical trends. Residents aged 65 and over make up 19.1% of the population (totaling 2,223 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld proportion of 20.4%. Health outcomes for seniors show some challenges, though they rank more favorably on a national scale than the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Wurtulla - Birtinya is largely Australian-born, at 79.3% of residents, with 7.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.5%) and Australian (26.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Wurtulla - Birtinya exhibits lower cultural diversity compared to national averages, with 87.0% of the population holding citizenship, 79.3% born in Australia, and 92.8% speaking only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, chosen by 47.0% of residents, which is lower than the 52.2% recorded in Regional Qld. Based on parental birthplaces, the most common ancestral backgrounds in Wurtulla - Birtinya are English at 31.5%, Australian at 26.0%, and Irish at 8.9%. There are also distinct differences in the representation of other nationalities: South Australian residents represent 0.8% of the local population (compared to 0.5% across the region), New Zealanders account for 1.0% (compared to 0.9% regionally), and residents of German descent make up 4.9% (compared to 4.7% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wurtulla - Birtinya is 39. 29.0% 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 Wurtulla - Birtinya is 39 years, which is slightly below the Regional Qld average of 41 years but very close to the Australian median of 38 years. The local age distribution shows a high proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 (16.0%), while children aged 5 to 14 represent a smaller share (9.9%) than is typical in Regional Qld. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 grew from 9.3% to 10.4%, and the 25 to 34 cohort expanded from 14.9% to 16.0%. During the same timeframe, the 5 to 14 group shrank from 11.7% to 9.9% and the 55 to 64 bracket fell from 12.0% to 11.0%.
Looking forward to 2041, demographic projections suggest shifts in the local age profile. The 25 to 34 age bracket is expected to expand, adding 622 residents (a 33% increase) to grow from 1,859 to 2,482, while the 15 to 24 age bracket is projected to decrease by 1 resident.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wurtulla - Birtinya
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 12 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 Aug 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 — 402 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,671 at the 2021 Census → 11,651 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 (316021424). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.