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Bakers Creek (Qld) has an estimated 2,010 residents, up from 1,590 at the 2021 Census — a change of 420 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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Based on statistical assessments of regional demographic updates compiled by the ABS, alongside recently verified housing locations identified by AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Bakers Creek (Qld) has a projected residency of approximately 2,010 individuals as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 420 people (26.4%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented a residency of 1,590 individuals. The calculation relies on a localized population estimate of 2,005 developed by AreaSearch, following a review of the June 2025 ABS ERP publication and an additional 138 validated new addresses recorded since the last Census.
With this demographic level, the local density stands at 95 persons per square kilometer, indicating low-density living and potential capacity for additional housing developments. This growth rate of 26.4% since the 2021 Census positioned the suburb of Bakers Creek (Qld) ahead of both the broader SA3 area (6.8%) and the wider SA4 region, establishing it as a primary driver of population expansion in the territory. Relocation from other states was the main driver of these gains, accounting for roughly 59.0% of the overall increase, though all demographic components, including international arrivals and natural increase, registered positively. Projections for each SA2 region published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline by the ABS and Geoscience Australia are utilized by AreaSearch. In instances where these specific files are unavailable, or for periods extending past 2032, alternative projections released by the Queensland State Government in 2023 utilizing 2021 baselines are substituted. Because these state-level figures do not provide details by age groups, AreaSearch distributes growth using the proportions from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts based on 2022 statistics for individual age bands. Looking at upcoming demographic changes, the community is anticipated to grow at a rate exceeding the median for regional Australian territories, with projections indicating an influx of 344 residents by 2041 using combined SA2 forecasts, representing a rise of 16.9% across the 16 years.
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86 new dwellings have been approved in Bakers Creek (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 17 a year. That places the area in the 81st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 22 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. 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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According to investigations of ABS residential construction authorizations distributed from regional statistics, Bakers Creek typically records approximately 17 approved residential units annually, which accumulates to an estimated 86 properties over the preceding 5 financial periods. Within the current FY-26 period, 8 approvals have been registered. Considering that 5.7 new residents arrived for each completed home during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, residential demand outstrips incoming inventory, which typically triggers upward pressure on values and intensifies homebuyer rivalries, while newly authorized properties carry an average construction value of $478,000—slightly exceeding the regional average—suggesting a focus on premium builds.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $47.6 million during the current financial year, showcasing robust local commercial development. Relative to the Rest of Qld average, Bakers Creek exhibits 170.0% higher per capita building authorization levels, providing home seekers with broader purchasing options. Meanwhile, recent building authorizations consist entirely of detached houses, maintaining the low-density character of the neighborhood through standalone options that appeal to buyers looking for larger lots. Recording about 119 people for each residential approval, Bakers Creek exhibits the typical indicators of a developing residential sector. Projecting forward from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly statistics, Bakers Creek is anticipated to add 339 new residents by 2041. Based on current building trends, the volume of incoming housing is positioned to accommodate this demand, sustaining favorable purchasing conditions and potentially supporting population expansion beyond current forecasts.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
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 $2.98 billion. 20 are already under construction and 17 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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Local planning updates, major projects, and infrastructure investments represent primary drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has tracked 3 major developments expected to influence local trends. Significant projects include Ooralea Waters, Ooralea Local Plan, Mackay Technology Park, and Walkerston Bypass, with specific relevant details outlined in the list 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.
1,100 residents of Bakers Creek (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 1,119. Unemployment sits at 1.7%, with participation at 69.7%. 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 3,539, about 176% 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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Bakers Creek maintains a diverse occupational profile split between professional and manual labor roles, featuring strong representation in manufacturing and industrial categories, a low jobless rate of 1.7%, and an estimated job growth rate of 5.7% over the prior year, based on consolidated regional statistics compiled by AreaSearch. By March 2026, there are 1,100 employed locals, with a jobless rate that sits 2.2% lower than the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, while the labor participation rate is significantly higher than typical, reaching 69.7% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census records indicate that a minor share of 2.7% of the workforce operated from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic containment measures.
Locals are primarily employed within the resource extraction, healthcare and social assistance, and building sectors. The community shows a high concentration in resource extraction, where the employment concentration is 3.7 times the regional baseline. Conversely, the education and training sector has a minimal footprint, employing 4.6% of the workforce compared to 9.1% across the region. With a ratio of 2.1 employed individuals for every local resident at the time of the Census, the locality serves as a major employment center, offering a surplus of positions relative to its population and drawing workers from adjacent areas. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated across broader districts, the 12 months leading up to March 2026 saw a 5.7% rise in employment alongside a 6.5% expansion of the labor force, which caused the unemployment rate to tick up by 0.7 percentage points. During this same timeframe, Regional Qld experienced a minor 0.1% increase in employment, a 0.3% increase in the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections published in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding prospective worker demand in Bakers Creek. These forecasts, which span five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local industry breakdown to project future growth. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industry trajectories vary widely. Extrapolating these industry projections based on the current sector mix of Bakers Creek suggests local employment would rise by 5.6% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, representing a basic weighted calculation for illustrative purposes rather than a localized population forecast.
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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Tax statistics from the ATO at the postcode level aggregated by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year show that the suburb of Bakers Creek has a median individual taxpayer income of $63,550 and an average income of $79,461. This represents a very high level on a national scale, contrasting with Regional Qld where the median is $53,146 and the average is $66,593. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index expansion of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would sit around $70,769 for the median and $88,488 for the average by March 2026.
According to Census data, household, family, and individual earnings in Bakers Creek correspond to the 72nd percentile across the nation. Income distribution statistics show that the most common earnings band consists of 40.7% of the population earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (representing 818 residents), which aligns with the broader regional pattern where 31.7% fall into this bracket. Housing costs consume 14.8% of income, and robust earnings place residents in the 77th percentile for net disposable funds.
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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Residential configurations in Bakers Creek, measured during the last Census, consisted of 91.5% standalone houses and 8.5% alternative dwellings like townhouses and apartments, compared to Regional Qld's breakdown of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other properties. At the same time, the rate of outright home ownership stood at 22.6%, trailing the Regional Qld rate, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders (52.7%) or tenants (24.7%). The median monthly home loan payment was $1,820, higher than the Regional Qld median of $1,655, while the median weekly rental cost was $398, compared to $345 regionally.
Compared nationally, local mortgage commitments are below the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs exceed the national baseline of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bakers Creek (Qld) counted 506 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 640 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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Families make up the majority of living arrangements at 75.7% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 38.6%, couples without children at 25.8%, and single-parent arrangements at 10.7%. The remaining 24.3% are non-family households, which are dominated by single-person dwellings at 21.9% and shared group households at 1.6%. The typical household size of 2.8 occupants is larger 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 statistics show room for growth in tertiary qualifications, as the university graduation rate of 14.5% is significantly below the national average of 30.4%. This represents both a developmental hurdle and an opportunity for focused learning programs. Within tertiary education, bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.1%, followed by postgraduate study at 1.7% and graduate diplomas at 0.7%. Manual and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 45.7% of locals aged 15 and over holding trade certifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 7.9% and certificates at 37.8%. Enrolment rates are high, with 34.9% of local residents actively participating in academic programs.
This cohort is divided into 15.1% attending primary schools, 9.2% in secondary institutions, and 4.3% enrolled in higher 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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Analysis of transit facilities shows 3 active bus stops operating inside Bakers Creek. These connection points are serviced by 1 distinct transit route, which provides a combined total of 25 weekly passenger journeys. Transit accessibility is low, with residents situated an average of 1093 meters from their closest stop. Due to the area's residential nature, most workers travel out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode for 96% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.8 passenger vehicles, exceeding regional standards. A minor 2.7% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic regulations.
Transit route schedules show an average frequency of 3 daily trips per route, which translates to roughly 8 weekly departures at each individual stop location.
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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Public health metrics compiled by AreaSearch based on local mortality and chronic illness rates suggest poorer health outcomes overall, with common ailments slightly elevated across both younger and older age brackets, while the rate of private medical insurance is very high, covering approximately 59% of the population (1,179 people) compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld. The most prevalent chronic conditions in the locality are asthma and mental health challenges, affecting 8.2% and 7.2% of the population, respectively, while 74.3% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Health statistics for working-age residents are generally average. The neighborhood has 10.7% of its population aged 65 and over (representing 215 people), which is below the regional proportion of 20.4%. Senior citizens in the area enjoy positive health profiles, with national health benchmarks ranking higher than those of the younger local cohorts.
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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Bakers Creek exhibits elevated cultural diversity relative to broader standards, with 20.7% of the local population born in other nations and 16.6% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 58.3% of local residents, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding family heritage based on parental birthplaces, the primary ancestries are Australian at 29.9% of the population, English at 24.5% (which is below the regional baseline of 29.6%), and Filipino at 8.5% (substantially higher than the regional average of 0.9%). Other notable cultural groups include Maltese backgrounds at 2.0% of the local population (compared to 0.4% regionally), Australian Aboriginal ancestry at 4.4% (compared to 3.9%), and Spanish heritage at 0.5% (compared to 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. 31.5% 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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The local median age of 34 years is younger than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national median of 38. Compared to the region, the area has a larger proportion of young professionals aged 25 to 34 (18.9%) but a smaller share of seniors aged 75 to 84 (3.2%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket expanded from 11.2% to 12.6% of the population, while the 55 to 64 bracket shrank from 11.9% to 10.0% and children aged 5 to 14 dropped from 14.0% to 12.9%.
Projections for 2041 indicate shifts in demographic makeup, led by a 24% increase in the 35 to 44 cohort (adding 76 people to grow from 313 to 390), while the 65 to 74 group is projected to decrease by 7 individuals.
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 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 | Jun 2026 2 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 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 — 138 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,590 at the 2021 Census → 2,010 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 (SAL30119). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.