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Airlie Beach has an estimated 1,598 residents, up from 1,312 at the 2021 Census — a change of 286 people, or 21.8%. Growth has averaged 3.9% a year over five years, faster than 91% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 58.0% of that increase. That puts 524 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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Following assessment of ABS demographic statistics for the surrounding region, alongside new address points verified by AreaSearch subsequent to the Census, the suburb of Airlie Beach has a projected population of approximately 1,598 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 286 people (21.8%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 1,312 residents. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 1,590, estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS's most recent ERP dataset from June 2025 plus an extra 35 validated new addresses identified after the Census date. Such a population count corresponds to a density of 523 persons per square kilometer, which indicates substantial space per inhabitant and potential capacity for future growth.
The 21.8% expansion rate of the suburb of Airlie Beach since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA4 region (7.6%) and the Rest of Qld, positioning it as a leading growth area. This population growth was chiefly stimulated by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 57.99999999999999% of total gains in recent times, though other components such as natural increase and interstate arrivals also played positive roles. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for individual SA2 regions published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline. In cases where SA2 records are missing, or for periods after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 utilizing 2021 data are substituted. Since these state-level figures do not break down population by age, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings modeled on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 data) for individual age cohorts. Under these projected demographic patterns, the suburb of Airlie Beach is anticipated to experience a significant population surge placing it in the top quartile of Australian non-metropolitan zones, with an expected increase of 642 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2 statistics, indicating a total growth of 39.7% over the 16 years.
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120 new dwellings have been approved in Airlie Beach over the past five years, an average of 24 a year. That places the area in the 75th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 15 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 28 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 75% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 13, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval statistics compiled from local area files, the suburb of Airlie Beach has averaged about 24 new residential approvals annually, translating to approximately 120 residential units over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, 12 approvals have been documented. An average of 2.3 additional inhabitants per year was added for each finished home between FY-21 and FY-25, pointing to healthy demand that should help maintain property valuations. Newly constructed residences carry an average projected building cost of $1,982,000, which highlights developer emphasis on upmarket, premium properties.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $15.4 million during the current financial year, showing a moderate rate of commercial investment. Relative to the Rest of Qld, the suburb of Airlie Beach displays 147.0% higher development activity on a per-capita basis, giving purchasers a wider selection of properties. This level sits significantly higher than the national standard, demonstrating strong builder optimism in the local market. Recent building permits consist of 75.0% standalone houses and 25.0% medium to high-density options, maintaining the low-density characteristics of the neighborhood through a focus on detached homes that appeal to buyers looking for space. New building activity shows a stronger preference for standalone homes than historical counts indicate (31.0% at the Census), highlighting persistent demand for family residences even with rising density. The locality has roughly 38 people per dwelling approval, showing a growing marketplace. Demographic projections indicate the suburb of Airlie Beach will add 634 inhabitants by 2041, measured from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given current construction volumes, the residential pipeline appears sufficient to satisfy this demand, establishing positive conditions for buyers and potentially allowing growth to outpace current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Airlie Beach, worth an estimated $735 million. A further 56 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $33.8 billion. 19 are already under construction and 30 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and environmental & disaster management. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and major works play a key role in driving neighborhood growth. AreaSearch has identified a total of 9 key projects that are expected to influence the local area. Principal works include the Shute Harbour Road Upgrade, the Whitsunday Cultural Arts Centre, the Whitsunday Regional Sports Precinct in Cannonvale, and the Whitsunday Technology Innovation Hub, with the details of the most significant initiatives provided below.
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Whitsunday Community Health Centre Development
The Whitsunday Community Health Centre expansion provides enhanced healthcare services to the Whitsunday region. The facility includes specialist consulting suites, diagnostic imaging, and mental health services, supporting the growing population of Cannonvale and surrounding areas.
Proserpine - Shute Harbour Road Upgrades
Major staged upgrade of Proserpine - Shute Harbour Road including flood immunity improvements at Hamilton Plains and capacity upgrades between Paluma Road and Valley Drive in Cannonvale. Works include road widening, intersection upgrades, raised road levels, drainage improvements, larger culverts and improved facilities for active transport to improve safety, resilience and traffic capacity.
Whitsunday Cultural Arts Centre
Proposed multi-purpose cultural facility for the Whitsunday region featuring performance spaces, art galleries, workshop areas, and community meeting spaces. Intended to showcase local artists and provide cultural programming for residents and tourists. No standalone public project of this name and value was located in council or state records; the Whitsunday region's confirmed nearby community/cultural capital works include the Proserpine Entertainment Centre rebuild (completed 2026) and the Cannonvale Community Hub (library and community facility, in planning).
Port of Airlie Marina Development
Major integrated marina, residential and tourism development on the Airlie Beach waterfront, including a 240 berth marina, Cruise Whitsundays ferry and cruise terminal, public boat ramp, village square, and about 510 resort style and standard apartments and houses, delivered as the main new marina supply for the Whitsundays. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Airlie Beach Foreshore Revitalisation
Completed public foreshore upgrade delivered by Whitsunday Regional Council between the Whitsunday Sailing Club and Fairy Tree Park. Works included a 10.5 metre playground with skywalk and rope bridge, 65 sealed car parks, seating, shade, landscaping, a sound stage, refurbished amenities and a 3 metre beachfront path linking the foreshore to the Airlie Beach Lagoon. A separate 2026 Airlie Beach Precinct Master Plan now guides future staged renewal, and the Bicentennial Boardwalk Stage 3 upgrade is being delivered as a separate current project.
Whitsunday Regional Sports Precinct
A 95-hectare regional sports and recreation precinct in Cannonvale. Stage 1 is co-funded by the Federal Government and will deliver multi-purpose outdoor fields, indoor/outdoor courts, and club facilities for sports including netball, football, and touch. The master plan has been adopted with Stage 1 completion anticipated for late 2027.
Cannonvale Business Park
Proposed long-term mixed-use business and industrial precinct within the Carlo Drive industrial area at Cannonvale. The concept is intended to support employment growth through light industrial, warehouse, office, trade, service commercial and supporting business uses. No confirmed master developer or active major development approval for a unified business park has been identified, with the area continuing to develop through individual industrial land releases and private development applications.
Whitsunday Technology Innovation Hub
Concept proposal for a technology and innovation hub in the Whitsunday region incorporating research facilities, startup incubation, collaborative workspaces and conference facilities to support innovation, entrepreneurship and technology-based industries. As of July 2026, no formal development application, government funding commitment or confirmed delivery program has been identified.
1,102 residents of Airlie Beach are employed, from a labour force of 1,167. Unemployment sits at 5.6%, with participation at 76.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% 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 1,117, about 70% 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 suburb of Airlie Beach is characterized by a highly educated labor force with a strong presence in tourist and hospitality sectors, an unemployment rate of 5.6%, and an estimated job growth rate of 5.5% over the past year, according to AreaSearch compilations of regional statistics. In March 2026, 1,102 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 1.7% higher than the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%, while labor force participation was exceptionally high at 76.1% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census records indicate that a modest 13.1% of working residents operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Primary employment sectors for local residents include accommodation & food, transport, postal & warehousing, and health care & social assistance. The local workforce shows a particularly high concentration in accommodation & food, employing residents at 3.9 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance is underrepresented, making up just 7.0% of the workforce in the suburb of Airlie Beach compared to 16.1% across Regional Qld. The local area is primarily residential and offers limited employment options within its boundaries, as shown by comparing the count of working residents against local jobs in the Census. Based on AreaSearch assessments of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from the surrounding region, the year ending March 2026 saw employment levels rise by 5.5% and the labor force expand by 7.6%, leading to a 1.9 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% rise in employment, a 0.3% growth in the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on future labor needs in the suburb of Airlie Beach. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local employment structure to estimate future hiring trends. While the national workforce is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry trends onto the local employment distribution suggests employment in the suburb of Airlie Beach could expand by 5.9% over five years and 12.2% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not account for local population projections.
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Median household income in Airlie Beach is $1,562 a week (about $81,000 a year), with median personal income at $932 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,497 a year against an average of $67,309. 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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The suburb of Airlie Beach has a median taxpayer income of $52,497 and an average income of $67,309, based on the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year. These figures align closely with national averages, compared to a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593 in Regional Qld. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would stand at approximately $58,461 for the median and $74,955 for the average as of March 2026. According to Census statistics, individual income is at the 71st percentile ($932 weekly), while household income sits at the 39th percentile.
The largest income bracket contains 33.0% of local residents (527 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring the wider region where 31.7% of households fall into this same range. Housing costs place a heavy burden on residents, leaving only 82.9% of income disposable, which ranks at the 39th percentile, while the area's SEIFA index for income places it in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Airlie Beach had 437 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 31% detached houses and 44% apartments. 17% are owned with a mortgage, 50% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,925 a month. Rent absorbs 24.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Airlie Beach consisted of 31.2% standalone houses and 68.8% other dwelling types such as apartments, townhouses, and alternative accommodation, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Airlie Beach matched the Regional Qld average at 32.8%, with the remaining properties being either mortgaged (17.1%) or rented (50.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly higher than the Regional Qld average at $1,925, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $380, compared to regional figures of $1,655 and $345 respectively.
On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of Airlie Beach are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents also exceed the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Airlie Beach counted 437 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 532 today, averaging 1.8 people each. 10% are couples with children, fewer than in 97% of areas nationally, against 35% couples without children. 40% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 49.9% of all households in the suburb of Airlie Beach, consisting of 10.3% couples with children, 34.6% couples without children, and 4.7% single parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 50.1%, with single-person households making up 39.6% and group households accounting for 10.1%. The median household size of 1.8 residents is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.7% of adults in Airlie Beach hold a university qualification, including 22.7% with a bachelor degree and 5.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 28.3% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational qualifications in the suburb of Airlie Beach are substantially higher than regional benchmarks, with 29.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 15.6% in the SA4 region and 17.7% in the SA3 area. This strong educational profile positions the local community well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 22.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees (5.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational and technical skills are also highly represented, with 44.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (15.7%) and certificates (28.3%).
A significant share of the population is enrolled in formal studies, representing 23.8% of residents. This student group includes 5.5% in higher education, 5.3% in secondary school, and 4.7% in primary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Airlie Beach reaches 12 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 340 services a week. The typical home sits about 380 m from its nearest stop. 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 transit records show 12 active transit stops operating within the suburb of Airlie Beach, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 2 distinct routes that together provide 343 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 378 meters from the nearest stop. Because the suburb is mostly residential, many workers travel outside the area for employment, with private vehicles being the main transit mode at 63%, and 26% of residents walking to work. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 0.8 cars per household, which is lower than the regional average.
A relatively small share of residents, 13.1%, worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Transit service frequency averages 49 runs per day across all active routes, which translates to approximately 28 weekly services for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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76.8% of residents in Airlie Beach report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 75% of areas nationally. 2.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators show positive outcomes across the suburb of Airlie Beach, based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, which reveal a very low incidence of common health problems across all age cohorts. The rate of private health insurance coverage slightly exceeds the average SA2 area, sitting at approximately 54% of the total population, representing about 860 residents. The most prevalent health issues recorded among residents were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 6.8 and 6.1% of the population respectively, while 76.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Residents under the age of 65 experience better than average health outcomes. The suburb of Airlie Beach has 14.1% of its population aged 65 and over (225 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld level of 20.4%. Health measures for these older residents are exceptionally strong, ranking higher nationally than the area's younger demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
36.8% of Airlie Beach residents were born overseas and 13.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.1%) and Australian (20.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Airlie Beach displays a higher level of cultural diversity than most regional markets, with 13.6% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 36.8% born outside Australia. Christianity is the main religious affiliation, representing 36.7% of the local population. The most distinct religious concentration relative to the region is Judaism, which accounts for 0.5% of residents compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Looking at ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplace, the three largest groups in the suburb of Airlie Beach are English at 33.1%, Australian at 20.2% (which is lower than the regional average of 26.5%), and Irish at 10.1%.
There are also notable differences in other ethnic backgrounds: Spanish heritage is overrepresented at 1.3% of the population (compared to 0.3% regionally), New Zealand heritage stands at 1.2% (compared to 0.9%), and French heritage is at 0.8% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Airlie Beach is 40. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 39.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 40, the suburb of Airlie Beach is comparable to the Regional Qld average of 41 but slightly above the national median of 38. The 25 to 34 age bracket is highly represented at 29.2% of the population compared to Regional Qld, while children aged 5 to 14 represent a small portion at 2.0%. The concentration of residents aged 25 to 34 is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, younger arrivals have reduced the median age by 1.1 years to 40.
In particular, the 25 to 34 age group rose from 26.5% to 29.2% of the population, while the 5 to 14 age group fell from 4.0% to 2.0%, and the 45 to 54 group decreased from 14.0% to 12.5%. By 2041, the age structure of the suburb of Airlie Beach is projected to change, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to grow by 53%, adding 247 residents to reach a total of 714, while the 85+ cohort is projected to remain stable, adding no new residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Airlie Beach
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 Suburb (SAL) 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 | Jul 2026 last month all 5 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 Jul 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 — 35 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,312 at the 2021 Census → 1,598 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 (SAL30016). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.