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Balmoral (Qld) has an estimated 4,528 residents, up from 4,173 at the 2021 Census — a change of 355 people, or 8.5%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 52.0% of that increase. That puts 3,565 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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Evaluating updates from the ABS for the surrounding region alongside newly validated addresses tracked by AreaSearch since the Census indicates that the population of the suburb of Balmoral (Qld) is approximately 4,528 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 355 residents (8.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the head count stood at 4,173 people. The adjustment is calculated from a total resident population of 4,528, which AreaSearch determined after studying the ABS ERP statistics from June 2025 and incorporating 45 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This population level yields a density of 3,565 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quartile of all Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch. The post-census expansion of 8.5% in the suburb of Balmoral (Qld) sits within 0.8 percentage points of the national average (9.3%), indicating solid local growth trends. Natural increase was the primary catalyst, accounting for roughly 52.0% of the overall population gains in recent times, though interstate, overseas, and other migration channels all made positive contributions. Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 as a baseline) are utilized by AreaSearch for SA2 areas. For locations lacking this coverage or looking beyond 2032, projections from the Queensland Government published in 2023 (utilizing 2021 data) are substituted. Because the Queensland state projections do not separate residents by age, AreaSearch scales age cohorts proportionally using the ABS Greater Capital Region projections published in 2023 with a 2022 baseline. Looking ahead, the suburb of Balmoral (Qld) is projected to experience a population expansion that is slightly under the median of all researched areas. Projections aggregated at the SA2 level suggest the population will expand by 237 persons by 2041, representing a total increase of 5.2% over the course of 16 years.
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131 new dwellings have been approved in Balmoral (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 26 a year. That places the area in the 63rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 21 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 52% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, 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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Based on housing approval data from the ABS mapped to local statistics, developers in Balmoral secure approvals for approximately 26 residential dwellings each year, generating an estimated 131 new homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current financial year of FY-26, a total of 9 approvals have been registered. The ratio of 2.2 new residents added for every finished home between FY-21 and FY-25 points to healthy demand that helps underpin local real estate values. The expected construction cost for these new dwellings averages $1,114,000, which indicates that building activity is focused on the higher-end luxury market.
Additionally, commercial building approvals total $1.1 million for this financial year, reflecting a very quiet commercial construction pipeline. Compared against the wider Greater Brisbane region, Balmoral registers a marginally higher rate of building activity, exceeding the regional per-capita average by 20.0% over the 5 year period. This serves to maintain options for purchasers while supporting local home values. Newly approved dwellings consist of 52.0% standalone houses and 48.0% medium to high-density options, illustrating a growing availability of townhouse and apartment structures that offer diverse options across different price points, ranging from traditional family residences to more compact, budget-friendly layouts. The ratio of residents to dwelling approvals is approximately 164 people per approval, indicating an expanding property market. Long-term forecasts suggest Balmoral will add 237 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimate compiled by AreaSearch. If current building trends persist, the supply of new housing is expected to easily accommodate this growth, ensuring balanced conditions for purchasers and potentially laying the groundwork for population gains that outpace current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Balmoral (Qld), worth an estimated $1.2 billion. A further 123 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $57.2 billion. 36 are already under construction and 51 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major construction, and planning changes have a significant influence on property market performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 16 projects that are expected to impact the local area. Notable initiatives include the Bulimba Barracks Urban Renewal Project, the Mixed Use Development at 653-655 Wynnum Road, VOIR, and LA VUE, with the subsequent list outlining the developments of greatest relevance.
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Bulimba Barracks Urban Renewal Project
Masterplanned urban renewal of the former Bulimba Barracks defence site on about 20-21 hectares of Brisbane riverfront land. The project will deliver around 850 homes, a mixed-use lifestyle precinct in the retained WWII fabrication shed, retail and hospitality uses, riverside parkland, riverwalk and community facilities. Remediation and civil works are in progress, with key Brisbane City Council approvals granted for subdivision, mixed-use components and the first Apollo Road apartment stage.
Teneriffe Banks
Teneriffe Banks is a $1.5 billion riverfront mixed-use precinct by Kokoda Property on a 17,612 sqm former industrial site in Teneriffe. The precinct is planned to include 212 luxury residences across four architecturally distinct residential buildings, Brisbane's first Kimpton Hotel, extensive retail, hospitality and wellness amenities, boutique laneways, more than 10,000 sqm of landscaped grounds and gardens, and a revitalised riverfront. Versatile Construction has been appointed as builder, with construction scheduled to commence in December 2025 and staged delivery from 2028.
Bulimba Memorial Park and Community Centre Upgrade
Staged upgrade of the heritage-listed Bulimba Memorial Park delivering new playgrounds, improved landscaping, shade, drainage, fencing and recreation facilities while preserving the park's memorial heritage. Stage 1 playground works are progressing, with Stage 2 funded to provide additional family recreation improvements and park enhancements.
Riverside Green - Bulimba Creek Parkland Enhancement
Brisbane City Council is delivering enhancements along the Bulimba Creek corridor focused on upgraded shared pathways, improved stormwater treatment, native vegetation restoration, renewed recreation spaces and improved community access to strengthen the ecological health and recreational value of the creek corridor. Works form part of Council's ongoing suburban parks improvement program with completion targeted during 2026.
Bhode Bulimba - 360 Riding Road Mixed-Use Residences
Cielo Group is delivering Bhode, a three storey mixed-use project comprising 13 luxury apartments with resort-style amenities at the landmark triangular site at Riding Rd and Hawthorne Rd. Demolition commenced to clear the site and compliance actions are progressing with Brisbane City Council.
The Cullen Hamilton
$140 million premium 23-level mixed-use tower with 100-124 apartments and hotel component by Limitless. Named after engineer Ernest Alexander Cullen who made Hamilton Brisbane's prime port facility. Features resort-style amenities including 20m pool, spa, sauna, gym, rooftop library, kitchen and lounge. Designed by Plus Architecture with sustainability features, 500sqm ground floor retail, two penthouses and 28 sub-penthouses.
Morningside-Bulimba Bikeway Extension
Council-managed active transport project upgrading active travel corridors between Morningside and the Bulimba ferry terminal. Scope involves construction of separated bikeways, safer intersection crossings, and improved connections into the local cycling network.
James Place
James Place is a six to seven level mixed-use retail, dining, wellness and boutique office precinct by Forme on James Street. The project includes about 4,200 sqm of retail, 4,500 sqm of office space, restaurants, a central plaza, landscaped terraces, dual street frontages and a rooftop venue. Construction is underway by Graya, with completion expected in late 2026 to early 2027.
2,880 residents of Balmoral (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 2,969. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 79.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,430, about 76% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The resident workforce in Balmoral is highly qualified, with professional services showing strong representation, a very low unemployment rate of 3.0%, and an annual job growth rate estimated at 1.7% based on localized data aggregation. In March 2026, there are 2,880 employed residents. The local unemployment rate sits 1.3% below the Greater Brisbane average of 4.3%, and the workforce participation rate is exceptionally high at 79.6%, compared to 70.4% across Greater Brisbane. Census records indicate that a substantial 31.0% of the working population performed their duties from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary sectors of employment for local workers are professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The local representation in professional & technical services is particularly high, reaching 1.7 times the average across the broader region. Conversely, retail trade accounts for a relatively small share of employment at 7.4%, compared to 9.4% regionally. The area is heavily residential and appears to offer few jobs locally, as shown by comparing the count of residents who work locally against the overall resident workforce. Based on local aggregations of SALM and ABS data, the 12 months leading up to March 2026 saw employment expand by 1.7% while the overall labor force grew by 2.4%, leading to an increase in the unemployment rate of 0.6 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.2% and the labor force expand by 3.4%, with its unemployment rate increasing by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide context for future employment patterns. These five and ten-year national models have been applied to the local workforce structure to estimate potential growth. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of change varies widely by sector. Weighting these projections to match local industries suggests employment for residents could rise by 7.1% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, though this is a basic mathematical extrapolation that does not account for localized population shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Balmoral (Qld) is $2,671 a week (about $139,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,289 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $75,439 a year against an average of $128,641. The average runs 71% 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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According to the latest postcode-level tax data from the ATO released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Balmoral recorded a median income of $75,439 and an average income of $128,641. These figures are very high on a national scale and compare to median and average benchmarks of $58,236 and $72,799 across Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated figures for March 2026 would be roughly $84,009 for the median and $143,255 for the average. Data from the 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Balmoral are positioned in the top brackets nationally, ranking between the 93rd and 94th percentiles.
Looking at the weekly income distribution, 31.9% of residents (1,444 individuals) earn weekly incomes of $4,000 or more, in contrast to the broader metropolitan region where the largest cohort (33.3%) falls in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket. A substantial 45.3% of earners receive more than $3,000 per week, indicating high levels of affluence that support local commerce. Although residents dedicate 15.5% of their income to housing costs, strong overall earnings keep disposable income in the 93rd percentile, and the area is placed in the 9th decile for the SEIFA index of relative advantage and disadvantage.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Balmoral (Qld) had 1,595 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 61% detached houses and 23% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,729 a month, a total housing cost higher than 93% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 16.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.6%. 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 local housing stock at the time of the last Census consisted of 60.8% standalone houses and 39.2% other housing types, such as townhouses, units, and semi-detached properties. This differs from the Greater Brisbane average, where houses make up 73.5% of properties and alternative dwellings constitute 26.5%. Home ownership rates in the area lag slightly behind the Brisbane metropolitan average at 24.2%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 40.0% of households and rented dwellings making up the remaining 35.8%. The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $2,729, which is considerably higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863.
The median weekly rent was $450, compared to the metropolitan average of $380. Compared to national statistics, mortgage payments are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are well above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Balmoral (Qld) counted 1,595 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,731 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the vast majority of local living arrangements at 72.9%, comprising couples with children at 35.2%, couples without children at 25.4%, and single-parent households at 11.0%. Non-family households account for the remaining 27.1%, consisting of lone-person households at 23.8% and group share houses at 3.6%. The median household occupancy of 2.5 residents is slightly below the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
47.9% of adults in Balmoral (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 31.1% with a bachelor degree and 12.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 92% of areas nationally. A further 14.7% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,557 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,103 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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Academic qualification levels in Balmoral are well above broader averages, with 47.9% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% nationwide. This high concentration of tertiary education positions the local workforce well for professional, knowledge-based roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 31.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 12.2% and graduate diplomas at 4.6%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also well represented, with 25.8% of residents aged 15 and over holding credentials including advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (14.7%).
A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 31.4% of residents enrolled in an educational institution. This includes 10.6% attending primary school, 8.5% in high school, and 7.1% enrolled in tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Balmoral (Qld) reaches 17 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 500 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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Public transport options include 17 active stops located in Balmoral, which are serviced by buses. These stops accommodate 5 distinct routes, delivering a total of 501 weekly passenger journeys. Access to transport is excellent, with homes situated an average of 165 meters from the nearest stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, most workers travel outside the area for employment, with private vehicles remaining the most common choice at 79%, followed by buses at 6%. The average number of motor vehicles per household is 1.4. In the 2021 Census, a high proportion of residents worked from home at 31.0%, though this may reflect temporary pandemic conditions.
Public transport services average 71 daily trips across the transit routes, which translates to approximately 29 weekly departures per individual stop.
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75.2% of residents in Balmoral (Qld) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 79% of areas nationally. 2.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 78.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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 in Balmoral show highly favorable results based on mortality rates and the occurrence of long-term illnesses, with a very low incidence of common health issues across all age demographics. The rate of private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing roughly 78% of the population (3,539 people). By comparison, the coverage rate is 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and averages 55.7% nationally. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most frequently reported medical conditions locally, affecting 7.7% and 7.5% of residents respectively. Conversely, 75.2% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
The working-age population is exceptionally healthy, displaying low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older make up 10.8% of the population (489 people), which is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 15.1%. Elderly residents show strong health profiles, with national rankings that exceed those of the local population as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Balmoral (Qld) is largely Australian-born, at 75.3% of residents, with 10.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.8%) and Australian (22.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Balmoral shows higher levels of cultural diversity than typical benchmarks, with 10.5% of the population using a non-English language at home and 24.7% born in another country. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 51.1% of residents. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is seen in Judaism, which is practiced by 0.3% of the population compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. Looking at ancestral origins based on parental place of birth, the three largest groups are English at 28.8%, Australian at 22.3%, and Irish at 11.6%. There are also distinct variations in representation for other heritages: people of New Zealand origin represent 1.1% of Balmoral (compared to 1.0% regionally), South Australians account for 0.8% (compared to 0.6%), and French ancestry is recorded at 0.7% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Balmoral (Qld) is 38. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 26.9% 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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The median age of residents is 38, which is slightly higher than the Greater Brisbane median of 36, but matches the national average of 38 years. The 45 - 54 age bracket is highly represented at 16.6% compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 75 - 84 age group has a lower share at 2.8%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 15 to 24 grew from 11.6% to 13.7% of the population, and the 45 to 54 group expanded from 15.5% to 16.6%. On the other hand, the 5 to 14 age group contracted from 14.4% to 12.7%, and the 35 to 44 age cohort fell from 17.2% to 15.8%.
Projections out to 2041 indicate notable changes in the local age profile. The demographic shift will be led by the 45 to 54 age group, which is projected to expand by 19% (141 people) to reach 893 from 751. In contrast, the numbers of children in the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age brackets are expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Balmoral (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 | May 2026 3 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 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 — 45 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,173 at the 2021 Census → 4,528 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 (SAL30132). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.