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Ashgrove has an estimated 14,646 residents, up from 13,450 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,196 people, or 8.9%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 58.0% of that increase. That puts 2,512 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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Based on evaluation of ABS demographic statistics for the surrounding region, combined with address records verified by AreaSearch subsequent to the Census, Ashgrove's population is projected to be approximately 14,646 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,196 individuals (8.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 13,450 individuals. This adjustment is calculated using a base population of 14,624, calculated by AreaSearch through analysis of the ABS's recent ERP release in June 2025 alongside an additional 44 validated new addresses added since the Census. Such a population size represents a density of 2,512 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quartile of Australian areas monitored by AreaSearch.
The post-census growth rate of 8.9% lags the national benchmark of 9.3% by only 0.4 percentage points, indicating healthy expansion dynamics. Net population gains were primarily driven by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 57.99999999999999% of the overall increase during recent periods, though other factors such as natural increase and interstate relocations also registered positive contributions. AreaSearch utilizes ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with a baseline of 2022. For SA2 regions lacking these metrics, or for years beyond 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 numbers are implemented. Since these state-level figures do not provide breakdowns by age bracket, AreaSearch distributes growth using proportional age group weightings derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections published in 2023 using 2022 data. Factoring in these projected demographic changes, population expansion is anticipated to sit slightly under the median for Australian statistical locations, with the suburb forecasted to increase by 681 individuals by 2041 under these consolidated SA2 projections, representing a total rise of 4.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
135 new dwellings have been approved in Ashgrove over the past five years, an average of 27 a year. That places the area in the 56th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 23 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 96% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 32, broadly in line with 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's evaluation of ABS residential construction approvals mapped from statistical zones, the yearly average for Ashgrove stands at about 27 residential approvals, totaling roughly 135 approved dwellings over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 30 approvals recorded during the current FY-26. With an average of 5.5 new residents arriving for every finished dwelling over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, consumer demand is running well ahead of supply, which commonly elevates prices and intensifies competition, while newly approved builds carry an average valuation of $1,078,000, indicating that developers are focusing heavily on upscale, high-end housing.
Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $53.5 million this financial year, indicating a high level of local commercial investment. Relative to Greater Brisbane, Ashgrove exhibits a lower volume of construction activity, sitting 61.0% below the metropolitan average on a per-person basis. This low volume of new additions typically helps bolster the value and demand for existing housing stock. The rate is also below the country-wide average, reflecting the mature nature of the suburb and suggesting the presence of planning restrictions. Recent building approvals consist of 96.0% detached houses and 4.0% medium- to high-density options, preserving the classic low-density suburban aesthetic favored by families seeking extra space. This new building mix is even more heavily weighted towards detached houses than the existing housing split recorded at the Census (77.0%), highlighting persistent demand for traditional houses despite densification pressures. The area features a ratio of approximately 561 residents for every approved dwelling, illustrating a highly established real estate market. Long-term forecasts indicate that Ashgrove will add 659 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. At the current pace of development, the pipeline of new housing is expected to satisfy demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially underpinning growth beyond current population forecasts.
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 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ashgrove, worth an estimated $181 million. A further 40 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.23 billion. 10 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, health & medical and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and planning schemes have a significant impact on local performance. In total, AreaSearch has identified 15 projects that are likely to influence the local area. Key developments include Ile Ashgrove, Sanctuary Residences Ashgrove, 28 Kadanga Street Ashgrove, and Dorset Residences Ashgrove, with details provided for the most relevant projects.
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Ile Ashgrove
Ile Ashgrove is an approved four-storey mixed-use retail and wellness precinct on the corner of Waterworks Road, Memorial Avenue and Stewart Place within the Ashgrove Village Precinct. The development includes a 1,777.9 square metre full-line supermarket and ground-floor food and drink tenancies, an upper-level gym and office or function space, and a rooftop level with a swimming pool, pool terrace, breakout seating, and two commercial tenancies operating as a bar or food and drink outlet open to the public.The design by ZArchitects features a green wall facade, deep planting at ground level, and an improved pedestrian realm linking to adjacent Memorial Park. Four basement levels provide vehicle parking and bicycle storage. The Brisbane City Council development application, originally lodged in November 2024, was approved in 2025 subject to conditions covering stormwater management, landscaping, biosecurity, and refuse handling.
Sanctuary Residences Ashgrove
A boutique release of nine individually designed luxury homes within the Ashgrove Sanctuary estate, around 6km from Brisbane CBD. Marketing indicates lots 2 and 4 nearing completion with move-ins targeted mid-2025, with the full collection progressing through staged construction. Homes feature high-end finishes, landscaped grounds and access to nearby parks and services.
28 Kadanga Street Ashgrove
Residential development in the sought-after Ashgrove area, featuring quality townhouse living with modern amenities and close proximity to Brisbane CBD.
Brookside Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Completed $50 million refurbishment of northwest Brisbane's Brookside Shopping Centre, delivering a renewed mall, tenancy remix including Target, and a new casual dining precinct known as The Arboury. The centre totals about 49,000sqm GLA with majors including Big W, Coles, Woolworths, Target and TK Maxx, and approximately 2,600 car parks.
Dorset Residences Ashgrove
An exclusive collection of 7 elegant townhomes by award-winning builder Taranaway. This contemporary residential development in the heritage character suburb of Ashgrove features modern design, fully ducted A/C, and an elevated position for cross-flow breezes, providing quality housing options in a well-connected Brisbane suburb.
West Ashgrove Village Precinct Project
Council-led upgrade of the West Ashgrove neighbourhood shopping precinct along Waterworks Road delivering wider footpaths, new seating and street furniture, trees and gardens, integrated public art, a bespoke bus shelter, bike racks, drinking fountains and minor civil works to improve amenity, safety and accessibility.
Paddington Boutique Developments (Ti-Tree & Given Terrace Precinct)
Combined record covering two boutique residential projects in Paddington. Ti-Tree Paddington at 294-298 Given Terrace is a Bureau Proberts-designed development of five luxury apartments. The Brisbane City Council approval has been issued and the project has progressed into construction, with residences now being actively marketed. The second project, The Paddington at 208-220 Given Terrace by P&MV Constructions and Core Property Partners, is an approved mixed-use redevelopment comprising 12 apartments, 31 short-stay suites, restored heritage retail buildings and the new Hanlon Laneway.The project is progressing toward delivery.
Herston Quarter Redevelopment
A $1.1 billion health-focused mixed-use precinct transforming the former Royal Childrens Hospital site. The project integrates the STARS public hospital, a heritage-listed core featuring restored student housing (Lady Lamington Towers), and the Spanish Steps public realm. Ongoing construction includes the Herston Private Hospital and Specialist Suites, alongside planned aged care, retirement living, and up to 695 residential dwellings to create a world-class health and innovation hub.
8,890 residents of Ashgrove are employed, from a labour force of 9,147. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 76.4%. 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 11,837, about 81% 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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Ashgrove is characterized by a highly educated workforce with a significant proportion of professionals, an unemployment rate of only 2.8%, and a 1.6% rise in estimated employment over the previous year, as aggregated by AreaSearch from local statistical data. As of March 2026, there are 8,890 employed residents, with the unemployment level sitting 1.5 percentage points lower than the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.3%, and the workforce participation rate reaching a high 76.4% compared to 70.4% across Greater Brisbane. Census data reveals that a substantial 34.2% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are professional & technical services, healthcare & social assistance, and education & training. The suburb exhibits a high concentration of professional & technical workers, with their share of employment reaching 1.8 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, manufacturing accounts for only 2.8% of the local workforce, which is below the 6.4% recorded across Greater Brisbane. The heavily residential nature of the suburb means local employment options are somewhat restricted, as shown by comparing the number of working residents to local job numbers from the Census. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from local regions, the past 12-month period saw employment rise by 1.6% while the total labor force expanded by 2.3%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This compares to Greater Brisbane, which recorded a 3.2% increase in employment, a 3.4% rise in the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 issued by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand in Ashgrove. These five-year and ten-year national projections have been applied to the local workforce mix to estimate future trends. Although overall Australian employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely across different sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to the local employment structure suggests that employment for residents should rise by 7.3% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, noting that this is a simple weighted calculation for illustration and does not incorporate local demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ashgrove is $2,874 a week (about $149,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,154 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $71,291 a year against an average of $109,085. The average runs 53% 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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The suburb of Ashgrove displays a median taxpayer income of $71,291 and an average of $109,085, based on the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. These figures are exceptionally high on a national scale, comparing 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 financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to roughly $79,390 for the median and $121,477 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb all place in the 88th to 95th percentiles nationally.
Looking at the weekly income distribution, the category for $4000+ weekly earnings accounts for 36.0% of the local population (5,272 individuals), contrasting with the wider metropolitan area where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the largest at 33.3%. The high proportion of top-tier earners (48.4% above $3,000/week) demonstrates strong financial capacity. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain 87.3% of their income, indicating high disposable income, and the suburb's SEIFA income score falls within the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ashgrove had 4,637 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 77% detached houses and 21% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $440 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 86% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 15.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The residential mix in Ashgrove, as measured during the most recent Census, consisted of 77.3% standalone houses and 22.6% other housing formats including townhouses and apartments, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings across Greater Brisbane. Homeownership rates in the suburb were high at 31.7%, with the remaining properties being held under a mortgage (41.0%) or rented (27.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,600, which is higher than the Greater Brisbane median of $1,863, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $440 compared to $380 in Greater Brisbane.
Nationally, mortgage payments in the suburb sit well above the Australian average of $1,863, and rent costs are also higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ashgrove counted 4,637 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,049 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 83% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 21% 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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Families make up the majority of households at 74.4%, consisting of couples with children at 42.2%, couples without children at 22.0%, and single parents at 9.1%. The remaining 25.6% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 20.8% and group households making up 4.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.8 individuals is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
52.3% of adults in Ashgrove hold a university qualification, including 32.7% with a bachelor degree and 14.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 11.4% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 4,114 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,152 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 qualifications in Ashgrove are exceptionally high, with 52.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% across Australia. This strong academic background positions the local workforce well for knowledge-intensive roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 32.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 14.1% and graduate diplomas at 5.5%. Vocational education accounts for 20.5% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.1% and certificates at 11.4%. Enrolment rates are high, with 35.8% of the population currently undertaking formal education.
This includes 11.2% in secondary schools, 10.8% in primary schools, and 9.2% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ashgrove reaches 79 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 3,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 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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Analysis of the local network shows 79 active public transport stops in Ashgrove, which consist of bus services. These stops are served by 20 distinct routes that together provide 3,420 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transport is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 165 meters from the nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most residents commute to work elsewhere, with cars remaining the primary travel mode at 80% and buses accounting for 10%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.4 per home. A high proportion of residents, 34.2%, work from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related workplace settings.
Bus services run at an average frequency of 488 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 43 weekly trips for each individual stop.
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74.9% of residents in Ashgrove report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 79% of areas nationally. 3.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 70.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators demonstrate positive outcomes across Ashgrove, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, which shows a low incidence of common health issues across all age groups. Additionally, private health insurance coverage is high, representing approximately 70% of the population (10,313 people). This compares to a rate of 55.8% for Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions recorded among local residents were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 7.8% and 7.3% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 74.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
Working-age residents display good health profiles with a low incidence of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 13.5% of the population (1,977 people), which is lower than the 15.1% average for Greater Brisbane. Senior citizens in the suburb experience positive health outcomes, with rankings that align closely with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Ashgrove is largely Australian-born, at 80.2% of residents, with 8.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.2%) and Australian (24.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Ashgrove features lower cultural diversity metrics than average, with 80.2% of the population born in Australia, 91.7% holding citizenship, and 91.1% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 54.5% of the population. The most notable statistical divergence is in Judaism, which represents 0.2% of the population compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding ancestry, the three largest groups in Ashgrove are English at 27.2%, Australian at 24.4%, and Irish at 14.1%, with the Irish proportion being higher than the regional average of 8.2%. Other notable differences in ethnic backgrounds include Scottish ancestry at 9.3% (compared to 7.4% regionally), French at 0.7% (compared to 0.5%), and Welsh at 0.7% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ashgrove is 38. 27.9% 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 38, Ashgrove is slightly older than Greater Brisbane's median of 36, though it aligns with the national median of 38 years. The 45 - 54 age bracket is highly represented at 16.6% compared to the metropolitan area, while the 25 - 34 bracket is smaller at 9.9%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 15.4% to 18.0% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 3.4% to 4.5%. Conversely, the 35 to 44 cohort decreased from 13.6% to 11.8%, and the 5 to 14 group fell from 15.7% to 14.3%.
Looking forward to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in the age profile, led by the 85+ group which is expected to grow by 110% (306 people), rising from 278 to 585. This aging trend is prominent, with those aged 65+ accounting for 57% of the projected growth, while the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 groups are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ashgrove
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 6 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 May 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 — 44 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,450 at the 2021 Census → 14,646 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 (SAL30092). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.