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Bakers Creek (Qld) has an estimated 2,009 residents, up from 1,590 at the 2021 Census — a change of 419 people, or 26.4%. Growth has averaged 5.8% a year over five years, faster than 94% of areas nationally. 138 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 59.0% of that increase. Density is about 96 people per 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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As of Aug 2026, the population of the suburb of Bakers Creek (Qld) stands at approximately 2,009, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with post-Census address validations. This figure represents an expansion of 419 people (26.4%) compared to the 1,590 people documented at the 2021 Census. The updated count stems from an Estimated Resident Population of 2,005 determined by AreaSearch following the ABS June 2025 ERP release, alongside 138 validated new addresses recorded after the Census. Demographic density is currently calculated at 95 persons per square kilometer, indicating generous physical space per resident as well as scope for additional expansion.
With a 26.4% gain since the 2021 census, the suburb of Bakers Creek (Qld) outpaced both the wider SA4 region and the SA3 area (7.0%), establishing itself as a local growth standout. The primary catalyst for this demographic expansion was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 59.0% of recent population increases, supported by positive contributions from natural growth and overseas migration. Population projections applied by AreaSearch incorporate the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset based on 2022 benchmarks for local SA2 boundaries. For unrepresented SA2 zones and periods extending past 2032, models draw upon Queensland State Government SA2 releases from 2023 that utilize 2021 data. Because those state releases omit age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch implements cohort weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, utilizing 2022 figures). Looking forward to 2041, aggregated SA2 figures indicate the suburb of Bakers Creek (Qld) will expand by 536 persons, placing it within the top quartile of non-metropolitan growth areas and reflecting an overall population gain of 26.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
64 new dwellings have been approved in Bakers Creek (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That places the area in the 81st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 8, 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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Residential building activity in Bakers Creek averages approximately 12 approved dwellings annually, yielding an estimated 64 homes across the past 5 financial years based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS figures. Within FY-25 to date, 8 approvals have been registered. An influx averaging 6.8 new residents per constructed residence between FY-21 and FY-25 indicates that housing demand is outpacing local supply, a condition that typically accelerates buyer competition and property prices. The average expected construction cost for newly developed dwellings sits at $463,000, aligning with broader regional building metrics. In addition, non-residential development remains robust, underscored by $47.6 million in commercial approvals recorded during this financial year.
Per capita construction activity in Bakers Creek exceeds the Rest of Qld benchmark by 132.0%, broadening options for prospective purchasers. All recent residential building approvals have consisted exclusively of detached houses, maintaining the low-density character of the neighborhood and catering to buyers seeking standalone properties. With roughly 96 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical traits of an expanding growth corridor. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly assessment, Bakers Creek is projected to add 532 residents by 2041. While ongoing residential building activity continues to track projected demographic expansion, escalating population levels may heighten competition among purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Bakers Creek (Qld), worth an estimated $500 million. A further 48 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.09 billion. 18 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and sports & recreation. 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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Major infrastructure developments and urban planning projects significantly influence local economic and property performance. AreaSearch has identified 3 key initiatives relevant to the district, including Ooralea Waters, the Ooralea Local Plan, the Mackay Technology Park, and the Walkerston Bypass, with key project details outlined below.
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Ooralea Waters
Ooralea Waters is a fully integrated masterplanned residential community near Mackay, set on the shoreline of Bakers Creek, comprising approximately 2,500 low to medium density home sites. The estate offers absolute waterfront access, 80 acres of parklands, playgrounds, a melaleuca forest, and a future retail convenience centre. Developed by SIG Group, the project has active construction across multiple stages, with earthworks and sewer works complete for Stage 7 and Stage 8 now selling. Display homes are open, showcasing partnerships with regional builders.
The Gardens at Ooralea
The Gardens at Ooralea is Mackay's newest premier residential estate in the heart of Ooralea, featuring large premium blocks from 590mý to 880mý. The development includes multiple stages with a total of approximately 62 lots (Stage 1 released and Stage 2 comprising 29 residential lots). Civil and operational works are underway following development approvals.
Mackay Educational Precinct
Consolidated education hub in Mackay bringing together state education services with TAFE and university pathways. The initiative focuses on industry-aligned training and higher education in mining, agriculture and marine sciences, delivered through precinct-style collaboration between Queensland Department of Education, TAFE Queensland and CQUniversity.
Mackay Airport Redevelopment
A $60 million major redevelopment program transforming key facilities. Includes a $20 million runway overlay, $3 million terminal enhancement with increased capacity, a 190-space car park expansion, and the $32 million Milton Precinct commercial development.
Milton Precinct
Milton Precinct is a staged business, retail and mixed-use service hub being developed on Mackay Airport land holdings between the Mackay CBD and the emerging Bakers Creek community zone. Stage 1 civil works were completed in November 2025 at a cost of around 9.7 million dollars, activating 25,000 square metres of serviced lots with new roads and services. The first tenancies are scheduled to open in 2026, with further development rolling out through 2027 and 2028 and all commercial operators expected to come online over a 10-year period.The precinct will accommodate retail, food and beverage offerings, short-term worker accommodation, health care and other service providers, and light industrial uses. It is forecast to deliver 134.1 million dollars to the local economy in its first 10 years and support around 280 onsite jobs once operational, with new businesses expected to generate 42.5 million dollars in annual output. Milton Precinct sits within a broader 60 million dollar Mackay Airport infrastructure program that also includes a terminal transformation, a major runway overlay and expanded car parking, with the terminal upgrade starting in January 2026. Local family business Vassallo Constructions delivered the Stage 1 civil works.
Mackay Technology Park
Queensland Government led technology and industrial precinct within the Mackay State Development Area supporting biomanufacturing, renewable energy, sustainable aviation fuel and advanced manufacturing. The Mackay SDA was declared in February 2024 and its Development Scheme was approved in September 2024. Infrastructure planning to activate the precinct is underway, with opportunities centred on the Racecourse Mill and Rosella precincts.
Ooralea Local Plan
A strategic local plan prepared by Mackay Regional Council to guide urban development in the Ooralea area. Key features include a proposed mixed-use Major Centre, Specialised Centre (Homemaker Centre), interconnected walkable neighborhoods, open spaces, integration with surrounding infrastructure like Central Queensland University, and a simple, functional road network. The plan informed the Mackay Region Planning Scheme 2017.
Mackay Aquatic and Recreation Complex (Mackay ARC)
Completed multi-sport precinct on CQUniversity's Ooralea campus featuring a FINA-approved 50m pool, covered 25m pool, learn-to-swim pool, synthetic athletics track and multi-use spaces. The $23.9m project was co-funded by Mackay Regional Council and the Australian Government with land provided by CQUniversity.
1,194 residents of Bakers Creek (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 1,218. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 76.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.6% 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 3,487, about 174% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Bakers Creek features a diverse mix of blue-collar and white-collar roles, underpinned by substantial representation across industrial and manufacturing operations. AreaSearch aggregations indicate an unemployment rate of 2.0% and annual employment growth of 7.3%. As of March 2026, 1,194 residents are employed, the jobless rate sits 1.9% below the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld, and the participation rate reaches an elevated 76.1% versus 64.2% regionally. Working from home was recorded by only 2.7% of respondents at the Census, although earlier Covid-19 restrictions provide context for this figure.
Resident employment is primarily centered around mining, health care & social assistance, and construction. Mining demonstrates a particularly heavy concentration, holding an employment share 3.7 times that of the wider region. Conversely, education & training accounts for just 4.6% of local employment compared to 9.1% across the region. With a ratio of 2.1 workers for every resident at the Census, the suburb functions as a major employment center, drawing in commuter workers from neighbouring districts. Data from the ABS and SALM compiled by AreaSearch indicates that over the 12 months to March 2026, Bakers Creek recorded a 7.3% rise in employment alongside an 8.3% increase in the labour force, causing the local unemployment rate to lift by 0.9 percentage points. Across Regional Qld during the same period, employment grew by 0.1%, the labour force expanded by 0.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 project overall Australian workforce expansion of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying across sectors. When mapped against the local industry profile for illustrative purposes without factoring in local population adjustments, these weightings suggest Bakers Creek employment could grow by 5.6% over five years and 12.3% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bakers Creek (Qld) is $2,161 a week (about $112,000 a year), with median personal income at $916 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,550 a year against an average of $79,461. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to AreaSearch aggregations of ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023, taxpayers in Bakers Creek recorded a median income of $63,550 and an average income of $79,461, well above the Regional Qld median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated earnings as of March 2026 stand at roughly $70,769 for the median and $88,488 on average. Census metrics place household, personal, and family incomes around the 72nd percentile across Australia. In terms of earnings distribution, 40.7% of residents (817 residents) earn between $1,500 - 2,999 per week, compared to 31.7% regionally.
Housing expenses absorb 14.8% of income, while overall earnings place the locality in the 77th percentile nationally for disposable income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bakers Creek (Qld) had 506 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 0% apartments. 53% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $398 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,820 a month. Rent absorbs 18.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The residential landscape of Bakers Creek at the recent Census consisted of 91.5% standalone houses and 8.5% other dwellings such as apartments and semi-detached properties, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings across Regional Qld. Outright home ownership stood at 22.6%, trailing the regional level, while mortgaged homes accounted for 52.7% and rental properties made up 24.7%. Median monthly mortgage commitments averaged $1,820, exceeding the Regional Qld figure of $1,655 but remaining below the national average of $1,863. Median weekly rent was $398, higher than both the Regional Qld benchmark of $345 and the Australian median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bakers Creek (Qld) counted 506 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 639 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 75% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent 75.7% of occupied residences, comprising couples with children at 38.6%, couples without children at 25.8%, and single parent families at 10.7%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 24.3%, consisting of lone person households at 21.9% and group households at 1.6%. The typical household size sits at 2.8 people, higher than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.5% of adults in Bakers Creek (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 12.1% with a bachelor degree and 1.7% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 83% of areas nationally. A further 37.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 120 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 933 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 in the area shows a lower prevalence of higher education credentials, with 14.5% of residents holding a tertiary degree compared to the national benchmark of 30.4%. Within university qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 12.1%, postgraduate degrees comprise 1.7%, and graduate diplomas account for 0.7%. Vocational and technical qualifications are widespread, with 45.7% of the population aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of certificates (37.8%) and advanced diplomas (7.9%). Student participation is substantial, with 34.9% of the local population engaged in structured learning. This cohort includes 15.1% attending primary school, 9.2% enrolled in secondary school, and 4.3% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Bakers Creek (Qld) means driving: households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport in Bakers Creek comprises 3 bus stops operated across 1 separate route, delivering 25 weekly passenger services. Transit accessibility is constrained, with residents situated an average distance of 1093 meters from the nearest stop. Reflecting the suburban nature of the locality, private vehicles serve as the main commuting option for 96% of residents, with household vehicle ownership averaging 1.8 cars, above regional norms. Working from home accounted for 2.7% of workers at the 2021 Census, subject to pandemic conditions at that time. Local public transport services average 3 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 8 weekly trips at each active stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.3% of residents in Bakers Creek (Qld) report no long-term health condition. 3.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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 evaluations of chronic illness and mortality statistics, health measures in Bakers Creek are below average, with common health conditions exhibiting slightly elevated rates across both older and younger demographics. Private health insurance uptake is notably high, covering approximately 59% of the population (1,179 people), compared to 52.5% across Regional Qld. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported illnesses, affecting 8.2% and 7.2% of residents respectively, whereas 74.3% of the community reported no medical ailments, outperforming the Regional Qld figure of 67.6%. Health outcomes for working-age residents align with general norms.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 10.5% of the population (210 people), below the Regional Qld proportion of 20.3%, and experience favorable health metrics that rank higher nationally than the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bakers Creek (Qld) is largely Australian-born, at 79.3% of residents, with 16.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (29.9%) and English (24.5%). 4.4% 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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Cultural diversity in Bakers Creek tracks above regional benchmarks, with 20.7% of the community born abroad and 16.6% utilizing a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, representing 58.3% of residents compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Ancestry records based on parental country of birth show Australian ancestry leading at 29.9%, followed by English ancestry at 24.5% (below the regional benchmark of 29.6%) and Filipino ancestry at 8.5% (well above the regional level of 0.9%). Further demographic variations include Maltese ancestry at 2.0% (compared to 0.4% regionally), Australian Aboriginal ancestry at 4.4% (versus 3.9%), and Spanish ancestry at 0.5% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bakers Creek (Qld) is 34, younger than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 30.8% 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 demographic profile of Bakers Creek is oriented heavily toward family-age households. Adults aged 25 - 44 represent 34.3% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 25.5% across Regional Qld, while residents aged 65+ comprise 10.5% against a regional benchmark of 20.4%. The median age is estimated at 34 as at August 2026, down from 35 at the 2021 Census and 7 years younger than the Regional Qld median of 41 recorded at that Census. The 45 - 64 age bracket has decreased from 25.0% at the Census to an estimated 22.6%.
By 2041, the 25 - 44 cohort is projected to see the largest absolute increase, adding 206 people (30%) to reach 895, while the 65+ cohort will experience the highest proportional growth, increasing 38% to reach 292 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bakers Creek (Qld)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 4 months ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 138 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,590 at the 2021 Census → 2,009 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 Aug 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 (SAL30119). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.