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Yarrabilba has an estimated 16,926 residents, up from 10,706 at the 2021 Census — a change of 6,220 people, or 58.1%. Growth has averaged 9.2% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 2,236 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 73.0% of that increase. That puts 433 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the population of Yarrabilba is estimated at approximately 16,926 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 6,220 people (58.1%) from the 10,706 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 15,803 combined with 2,236 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Based on these numbers, the area has a population density of 433 persons per square kilometer, which indicates ample space for residents and potential for future expansion. The population growth rate of 58.1% since the 2021 census paced ahead of both state and national averages (9.3%), positioning the area as a regional leader in growth.
This upward trajectory was largely powered by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 73.0% of the population increase in recent times, though all growth factors, including natural increase and overseas migration, remained positive. For each SA2 locality, AreaSearch utilizes projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, using 2022 as their baseline year. In cases where SA2 areas lack coverage in that dataset, or for periods extending past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (based on 2021 data) are used instead. Because the state-level projections omit breakdown by age groups, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings modeled on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 baseline data) to distribute growth across age groups. Looking ahead, demographic modeling suggests rapid growth that places the community in the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationally. Based on the most recent annual ERP figures, the population is projected to expand by 10,981 residents by 2041, representing a total increase of 58.2% over the 16 years.
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2,027 new dwellings have been approved in Yarrabilba over the past five years, an average of 405 a year. That places the area in the 99th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 24 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 322 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 95% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 391, broadly in line with 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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Dwelling approvals in Yarrabilba have run at an average of approximately 405 annually, resulting in a total of 2,027 residential approvals over the preceding 5 financial years. In the current financial year of FY-26, there have been 359 approvals recorded so far. Over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, the area added an average of 2.8 new residents for each completed dwelling, pointing to robust demand that supports property values. The average construction value for these new homes stands at $275,000, which aligns with broader development trends in the region.
Additionally, commercial development approvals have reached $19.6 million during the current financial year, representing a moderate volume of commercial activity. In comparison to Greater Brisbane, the volume of residential construction in Yarrabilba is somewhat high, tracking 42.0% above the regional per-capita average over the 5 year period, which maintains choice for buyers while supporting current property values. This volume sits substantially above the national average, reflecting high developer confidence in the locality. Standalone houses make up 95.0% of recent builds, while medium and high-density dwellings account for the remaining 5.0%, preserving a traditional low-density profile suitable for families wanting extra space. Reflecting its status as a growth corridor, the area registers approximately 34 people for every dwelling approval. Projections indicate Yarrabilba's population will rise by 9,858 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If current building rates persist, the supply of new housing is expected to easily accommodate this demand, ensuring favorable conditions for home buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current population forecasts.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Yarrabilba, worth an estimated $23.3 billion. A further 80 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $53.4 billion. 31 are already under construction and 39 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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An area's long-term performance is heavily shaped by updates to infrastructure, major projects, and local planning policies. AreaSearch has identified a total of 9 key projects that are expected to influence the locality. Notable developments include the Yarrabilba Dollarbird Drive Intersection, Yarrabilba Central, Yarrabilba Second Access & Road Network Upgrades, and The Buzz at Yarrabilba, with the primary relevant projects detailed in the list below.
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Yarrabilba Priority Development Area
Yarrabilba is a 2,222 hectare Priority Development Area and one of South East Queensland's largest masterplanned communities. Stockland continues to deliver staged residential, retail, employment and community infrastructure. Current projects include the Dixon Circuit retail precinct, MountView mixed-use apartments, Park Lane terraces, MIBA South industrial estate, future Town Centre earthworks, the Jimbillunga Drive and Wentland Avenue extension, and the Waterford-Tamborine Road intersection upgrade. The community is planned to deliver around 20,000 dwellings for approximately 50,000 residents.
Yarrabilba Central
Yarrabilba Central is the planned mixed-use town centre for the Yarrabilba Priority Development Area. The precinct will include a sub-regional shopping centre, retail, commercial offices, civic and community facilities, entertainment and higher-density residential development. During 2026, bulk earthworks and supporting road infrastructure continued while subdivision approvals progressed. Stage 1 development applications are being prepared with Economic Development Queensland as the project moves toward initial construction.
Yarrabilba Town Centre
Yarrabilba Town Centre, also referred to as Yarrabilba Central, is the future principal centre for the Yarrabilba masterplanned community in Logan City, around 45km south of Brisbane and within the 2,222ha Yarrabilba Priority Development Area. The precinct is planned as a mixed-use hub combining core retail, a future sub-regional shopping centre, commercial office space, civic and community facilities and higher-density residential, ultimately serving a community of up to 45,000 to 50,000 residents. Stockland, which took over delivery of Yarrabilba from Lendlease through the Stockland Supalai Residential Communities Partnership, confirmed in January 2026 that masterplanning for the precinct is complete, defining access points, scale and land uses.A subdivision application was lodged with Economic Development Queensland in 2025 covering five lots, including the first stage of the Town Centre and the future sub-regional shopping centre site, and a development application for Stage 1 is being prepared for lodgement with EDQ. Bulk earthworks are underway to level the site. Supporting access works are in delivery, including extensions of Wentland Avenue and Jimbillunga Drive and a new signalised intersection on Waterford-Tamborine Road at Dollarbird Drive, jointly funded by the Queensland Government and Stockland at about $20 million and targeted for completion in mid-2027. The site sits within EDQ's endorsed Precinct 7 - Yarrabilba Town Centre and Surrounds context planning area. A separate 8,000sqm convenience and service retail precinct at Dixon Circuit is already under construction, with Stage 1 due to open later in 2026.
Yarrabilba Master Planned Community
A 2,222 hectare Priority Development Area being delivered by the Stockland Supalai Residential Communities Partnership. Development remains in active construction with ongoing residential precinct releases, bulk earthworks, future town centre works, Dixon Circuit retail precinct construction, road upgrades and supporting community infrastructure. The master planned community is expected to ultimately deliver around 17,000 homes for approximately 45,000 residents.
The Buzz at Yarrabilba
The Buzz at Yarrabilba is a $7.4 million multi-purpose community hub providing training, education, and social spaces. The facility includes meeting rooms, youth spaces, and vocational training services managed by YMCA Queensland.
The Buzz at Yarrabilba
A $7.4 million community hub delivered through a partnership between the Queensland Government, Logan City Council, Brisbane Catholic Education, and Lendlease. It is a welcoming, inclusive space enabling the community to connect, learn, earn, and innovate, with facilities including community spaces, TAFE Queensland campus, youth areas, and employment services. Managed by YMCA Queensland.
San Damiano College Stage 2 Expansion
Multi-story building expansion at San Damiano College in Yarrabilba, maintaining Italian-influenced design. Includes six new general learning areas, specialist facilities for science, music, drama, design, visual art, technical design workshop, art gallery, lift access, and outdoor undercover spaces to support a growing student population.
Yarrabilba Health City
Yarrabilba Health City is a purpose-built specialist medical precinct on Adler Circuit in Yarrabilba, established in May 2023 to bring cardiology, oncology, radiology, dental and allied health services to the fast-growing Logan community. The multi-tenant facility houses providers including Radiant Radiology, Yarrabilba Cardiology and Specialist Centre, and FB Dental, reducing the need for residents to travel to Brisbane or the Gold Coast for specialist care.
7,141 residents of Yarrabilba are employed, from a labour force of 7,591. Unemployment sits at 5.9%, with participation at 68.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% 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 14,072, about 83% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is evenly distributed between white and blue collar occupations, with the construction industry showing especially high representation, while the overall unemployment rate stands at 5.9%. As of March 2026, there are 7,141 working residents. The unemployment rate is 1.6% higher than the 4.3% rate recorded across Greater Brisbane, and the labor force participation rate of 68.3% tracks slightly below the metropolitan average of 70.4%. Census statistics indicate that a low proportion of residents (9.4%) worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The workforce is highly specialized in construction, representing 1.4 times the share seen across the broader region. On the other hand, professional & technical roles account for only 4.0% of local employment, compared to a regional average of 8.9%. Comparing the Census counts of local workers against resident workers indicates that the immediate area provides limited local employment opportunities. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, the local labor force contracted by 2.6% and total employment fell by 3.8% during the twelve months ending March 2026, leading to a 1.1 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Brisbane saw employment expand by 3.2% and its labor force grow by 3.4%, with its unemployment rate rising by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections published in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia help illustrate potential future demand patterns in Yarrabilba. These five and ten-year national forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trends vary widely by sector. Applying these sectoral trends to Yarrabilba's industry mix suggests local employment could expand by 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Yarrabilba is $1,603 a week (about $83,000 a year), with median personal income at $818 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,842 a year against an average of $60,704. 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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Taxpayer data from the ATO for the 2023 financial year, aggregated by AreaSearch at the postcode level, shows a median taxpayer income of $53,842 and an average income of $60,704 in the Yarrabilba SA2. These figures are below the national average and compare to a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures as of March 2026 would be roughly $59,958 for the median and $67,600 for the average. Census records show that household, family, and individual incomes in Yarrabilba are modest, falling between the 41st and 52nd percentiles nationally.
The income bracket between $1,500 and $2,999 contains 42.2% of the population (7,142 individuals), compared to 33.3% across the wider region. Affordability pressures are high, with residents retaining only 77.9% of their income, placing the area in the 35th percentile for this metric.
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Yarrabilba had 3,244 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 0% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 60% rented and 7% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $375 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,703 a month, a total housing cost higher than 83% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing stock in Yarrabilba at the time of the last Census consisted of 92.8% standalone houses and 7.2% alternative housing types, such as apartments, semi-detached properties, and other dwellings, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings across the Brisbane metropolitan area. Home ownership in Yarrabilba stood at 7.1%, which is lower than the metropolitan average, with the remaining homes being mortgaged (33.4%) or occupied by tenants (59.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,703 sat below the Brisbane metropolitan average of $1,863, whereas the median weekly rent was $375, compared to metropolitan figures of $1,863 and $380 respectively.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Yarrabilba are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rent costs align with the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Yarrabilba counted 3,244 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,129 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 76% of areas nationally, against 18% couples without children. 15% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 82.5%, consisting of couples with children at 38.7%, couples without children at 18.1%, and single-parent households at 24.8%. The remaining 17.5% are non-family households, which include single person households at 14.5% and group living arrangements at 3.0%. The median household size of 3.1 persons is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.8% of adults in Yarrabilba hold a university qualification, including 9.3% with a bachelor degree and 1.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 35.6% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,993 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 968 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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Educational attainment presents a challenge in the area, with the university qualification rate of 12.8% sitting well below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This gap highlights both an area of need and an opportunity for focused educational programs. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.9% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 47.1% of residents aged 15 and older holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (35.6%). The level of educational enrollment in the community is high, with 37.4% of residents actively participating in formal study.
This student population includes 17.1% attending primary school, 8.7% in secondary school, and 3.2% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in Yarrabilba reaches 14 stops on 1 route, timetabled for about 120 services a week. The typical home sits about 670 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.5 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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Analysis of the local transport network shows 14 active transit stops in Yarrabilba, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 1 routes, which combine to offer 123 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is classified as limited, with the average distance to the nearest transit stop standing at 671 meters. Because Yarrabilba is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the area, and private vehicles are the primary mode of travel for 94% of residents. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.5. A small share of the population (9.4%) worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
The average frequency of service is 17 daily trips across the transit routes, which translates to roughly 8 weekly trips per transport stop.
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71.6% of residents in Yarrabilba report no long-term health condition. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and chronic illness rates, health indicators in Yarrabilba align closely with national averages. The prevalence of common health conditions in the general population is standard, though it runs higher than the national average among older age cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is relatively low, held by approximately 49% of the population (~8,327 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent diagnosed conditions in the area, affecting 10.1% and 11.2% of residents respectively.
Conversely, 71.6% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents experience higher-than-average rates of chronic conditions. Seniors aged 65 and older make up 5.7% of the local population (958 people), which is lower than the Greater Brisbane share of 15.1%. While health outcomes for local seniors present challenges, they rank better nationally than the health outcomes of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Yarrabilba is largely Australian-born, at 79.2% of residents, with 11.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (28.1%) and English (27.6%). 4.9% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Yarrabilba displays higher cultural diversity than average, with 20.8% of residents born outside Australia and 11.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, adhered to by 37.3% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is in the Other category, which accounts for 1.5% of the local population compared to 1.3% across Greater Brisbane. The top ancestries reported in the area are Australian at 28.1%, English at 27.6%, and Other at 9.4%. Significant differences in ethnic representation are observed when compared to the wider region, with Maori residents making up 3.2% of Yarrabilba (compared to 1.1% regionally), New Zealanders at 2.1% (compared to 1.0%), and Samoans at 2.3% (compared to 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Yarrabilba is 27, younger than 100% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 33.1% 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 in Yarrabilba is 27 years, which is younger than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the Australian median of 38. The 5 to 14 age bracket is highly represented locally at 20.3% compared to the Greater Brisbane average, while the 65 to 74 age group is underrepresented at 3.5%. The local concentration of children aged 5 to 14 sits well above the national average of 12.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age group has risen from 14.1% to 16.6% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 12.8% to 14.9%.
Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 age group decreased from 13.3% to 9.4%, and the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 21.4% to 18.2%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic models point to notable shifts, with the 15 to 24 age bracket projected to grow fastest at 75%, adding 1,891 residents to reach a total of 4,420.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Yarrabilba
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 10 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 2,236 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,706 at the 2021 Census → 16,926 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 (311041571). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.