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Bardon has an estimated 11,053 residents, up from 10,153 at the 2021 Census — a change of 900 people, or 8.9%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 80.0% of that increase. That puts 2,202 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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According to ABS population updates for the wider region and new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Bardon has an estimated population of 11,053 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 900 people (8.9%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 10,153 individuals. The shift is based on a resident population of 11,050, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release and 25 validated new addresses added after the Census. This population level means a density ratio of 2,201 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average benchmark for national sites analyzed by AreaSearch.
The post-census growth of 8.9% in the suburb of Bardon is within 0.4 percentage points of the national average (9.3%), indicating competitive expansion trends. Recent population growth in the suburb of Bardon was mostly driven by overseas migration, which made up approximately 80.0% of the total population increase. AreaSearch uses projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. Queensland Government SA2 projections from 2023 based on 2021 records are applied for areas missing this data and for periods past 2032. Because Queensland state projections lack age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional growth shares based on the ABS Greater Capital Region projections from 2023 using 2022 data. Considering these anticipated demographic shifts, population growth for the suburb of Bardon is projected to be slightly under the national median, with the suburb of Bardon growing by 873 persons to 2041 under consolidated SA2 projections, representing an overall rise of 7.9% across the 16 years.
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105 new dwellings have been approved in Bardon over the past five years, an average of 21 a year. That is 2.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 22 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 91% 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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AreaSearch analysis of building approvals from the ABS indicates that Bardon averages approximately 21 residential approvals annually, with an estimated 105 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 9 approvals registered during FY-26 to date. Given that an average of 6 people moved to the neighborhood for every new home built during those 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), local supply is trailing behind demand. This imbalance typically intensifies buyer competition and exerts upward pressure on prices, particularly since new builds carry an average value of $1,446,000, indicating that developers are targeting the high-end residential market.
Commercial approvals total $120,000 for this financial year, pointing to a heavily residential focus. In comparison to Greater Brisbane, building activity in Bardon is highly constrained, sitting 60.0% below the regional per capita average. This limited construction pace generally supports demand and strengthens values for established homes. The approval volume is similarly below national trends, reflecting the built-out status of the area and indicating possible planning restrictions. Detached houses account for 91.0% of new residential approvals, while medium and high-density options represent 9.0%, preserving the classic low-density suburban landscape favored by families. Recording roughly 668 people for every approval, the area shows a highly mature, settled profile. Looking ahead, Bardon is projected to add 870 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If the current pace of construction persists, new housing may fail to keep up with the population rise, which could heighten competition among buyers and reinforce home price growth.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bardon, worth an estimated $1.83 billion. A further 111 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $23.2 billion. 30 are already under construction and 43 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and health & medical. 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 works, and planning updates are primary drivers of real estate performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects expected to influence the local area. Key developments include Coles Local Bardon, Bardon Commercial Precinct Redevelopment, Ile Ashgrove, and Sanctuary Residences Ashgrove, with the most significant projects listed below.
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Coles Local Bardon
A new Coles Local supermarket and Liquorland store designed by Thomson Adsett to revitalise the Bardon village area. The single-storey building features 1,725 sqm of supermarket space, a 150 sqm liquor store, two levels of basement parking with 105 car spaces, activated street frontage with continuous awning, and a timber and tin materials palette reflecting pre-1946 suburban architecture. The development will replace three existing mixed-use buildings. DA was approved after an appeal to the Planning and Environment Court overturned Brisbane City Council's initial rejection.Construction documentation is underway.
Bardon Commercial Precinct Redevelopment
No evidence was found of a single defined redevelopment project known as the 'Bardon Commercial Precinct Redevelopment'. Current planning activity is limited to ongoing private redevelopment and Brisbane City Plan provisions supporting incremental renewal of the Bardon neighbourhood centre rather than a government-led precinct redevelopment. The suburb continues to experience redevelopment through individual development applications and commercial upgrades.
The Wesley Hospital Expansion (Chasely Street Health Hub)
A $250 million major campus expansion comprising a 10-storey health precinct and a second 10-storey accommodation tower. The health hub will feature Brisbane's largest private comprehensive cancer centre, including radiation oncology bunkers, a day surgery centre with six operating theatres, radiology, and specialist suites. The accommodation tower replaces the Wesley Rotary Lodge to support regional patients. The precinct is connected to the existing hospital via a pedestrian bridge and includes 200 basement car parks.
The Adler
A 12-storey luxury mixed-use development by Lantona, featuring 36 high-end residences including 3 and 4-bedroom apartments and penthouses. Designed by Ryall Smyth Architects and built by Brisbane Builders, the project offers premium amenities such as a rooftop pool and outdoor leisure spaces with panoramic views of the Brisbane River and city skyline.
Ile Ashgrove
Ile Ashgrove is an approved four-storey mixed-use retail and wellness precinct on the corner of Waterworks Road, Memorial Avenue and Stewart Place within the Ashgrove Village Precinct. The development includes a 1,777.9 square metre full-line supermarket and ground-floor food and drink tenancies, an upper-level gym and office or function space, and a rooftop level with a swimming pool, pool terrace, breakout seating, and two commercial tenancies operating as a bar or food and drink outlet open to the public.The design by ZArchitects features a green wall facade, deep planting at ground level, and an improved pedestrian realm linking to adjacent Memorial Park. Four basement levels provide vehicle parking and bicycle storage. The Brisbane City Council development application, originally lodged in November 2024, was approved in 2025 subject to conditions covering stormwater management, landscaping, biosecurity, and refuse handling.
Sanctuary Residences Ashgrove
A boutique release of nine individually designed luxury homes within the Ashgrove Sanctuary estate, around 6km from Brisbane CBD. Marketing indicates lots 2 and 4 nearing completion with move-ins targeted mid-2025, with the full collection progressing through staged construction. Homes feature high-end finishes, landscaped grounds and access to nearby parks and services.
The Governess, 49 Reading Street
Major restoration and expansion of the heritage Queenslander known as The Governess at 49 Reading Street, Paddington. The project involves DA-approved building work including partial demolition, new extensions, rooftop entertaining spaces, pool and wellness facilities, transforming the large 1634 sqm property beside Government House into a high-end single residence designed and delivered by Graya. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
West Village
West Village is a $1.3 billion award-winning urban village located on 2.6 hectares in West End, Brisbane. The precinct features the adaptive reuse of the heritage-listed Peters Ice Cream factory, 14,000sqm of retail space anchored by a full-line Woolworths, 20,000sqm of commercial office space, and significant public open space including Mollison Green. While many stages are complete, the final residential phase, Callista on Park, is currently under construction and scheduled for completion in late 2027.The project holds a 6-Star Green Star Communities rating.
6,642 residents of Bardon are employed, from a labour force of 6,787. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 77.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,853, about 80% 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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Bardon has a highly educated workforce with a significant proportion of professionals, an unemployment rate of only 2.1%, and an estimated job growth of 2.1% over the past year according to AreaSearch statistical area data. In March 2026, there were 6,642 employed residents, with an unemployment rate 2.2% lower than the 4.3% rate recorded across Greater Brisbane. The workforce participation rate of 77.4% is also well above the 70.4% average for Greater Brisbane. According to Census records, a high 36.7% of employed locals worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of COVID-19 lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The local workforce is highly specialized in professional & technical services, representing 2.0 times the proportion seen across the wider region. Conversely, manufacturing is under-represented, employing only 2.6% of Bardon's workforce compared to 6.4% across Greater Brisbane. The heavily residential nature of the suburb means local employment opportunities are limited, as shown by comparing the count of the Census working population against the resident population. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics for the year ending March 2026, local employment grew by 2.1% while the labour force expanded by 2.3%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.2% and labour force expansion of 3.4%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point increase. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective demand trends. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate future trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary by industry. Applying these sectoral projections to the local employment mix suggests Bardon's employment count would grow by 7.5% over five years and 15.1% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not account for local population projections.
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Median household income in Bardon is $3,399 a week (about $177,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,339 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $78,191 a year against an average of $123,208. The average runs 58% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The suburb of Bardon recorded a median taxpayer income of $78,191 and an average income of $123,208 according to postcode-level ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures are exceptionally high by national standards, contrasting with the median income of $58,236 and average of $72,799 across Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates stand at approximately $87,073 for the median and $137,204 for the average as of March 2026. Census data confirms household, family, and individual incomes in Bardon rank in the top percentiles nationally, specifically between the 95th and 99th percentiles.
The largest income bracket contains 42.3% of residents earning $4000+ weekly (4,675 residents), unlike the broader region where 33.3% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Bardon shows high affluence, with 55.4% of households earning over $3,000 per week, which supports upscale retail and service businesses. After servicing housing costs, residents retain 88.3% of their income, indicating high purchasing power and placing the area in the 10th decile of the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bardon had 3,468 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 81% detached houses and 10% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,817 a month, a total housing cost higher than 91% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 14.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Housing types in Bardon at the time of the latest Census consisted of 81.3% houses and 18.7% other housing styles like semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings across the Brisbane metro area. Home ownership was notably higher than the metro average at 34.1%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (44.4%) or rented (21.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,817, well above the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, while the median weekly rent was $500 compared to Brisbane metro's average of $380. Nationally, Bardon's mortgage payments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bardon counted 3,468 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,775 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 87% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the majority at 77.0% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 43.8%, couples without children at 23.3%, and single parent families at 8.7%. Non-family households account for the remaining 23.0%, with single-person households at 18.8% and group households making up 4.1%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
58.9% of adults in Bardon hold a university qualification, including 36.3% with a bachelor degree and 16.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 9.4% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,872 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,177 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 qualification levels in Bardon are significantly higher than broader averages, with 58.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% nationwide. This high educational attainment positions the suburb well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 36.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees (16.5%) and graduate diplomas (6.1%). Vocational qualifications are held by 17.6% of residents aged 15+, which includes advanced diplomas (8.2%) and certificates (9.4%). Enrolment rates are high, with 35.4% of residents participating in formal study. This consists of 12.4% attending primary school, 9.3% in secondary school, and 9.2% enrolled in tertiary education programs.
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Public transport in Bardon reaches 95 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 2,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit analysis shows 95 active bus stops in Bardon. These stops are served by 13 routes, providing 2,738 weekly passenger trips. Access is highly rated, with residents living an average of 137 meters from the nearest stop. Because Bardon is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary transport method at 78%, followed by bus transit at 10% and cycling at 3%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.5 per dwelling. A notable 36.7% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
Service frequency averages 391 trips per day across all active routes, which represents approximately 28 weekly trips per transport stop.
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75.4% of residents in Bardon report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 84% of areas nationally. 2.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 76.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health data shows excellent wellness levels across Bardon based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality rates and chronic illness, with very low rates of common health conditions across all ages. The rate of private health insurance is exceptionally high, covering approximately 76% of the population (8,401 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. The most frequent medical conditions reported were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 7.7 and 6.9% of residents, respectively. A high 75.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 11.6% of the population (1,282 people), which is lower than the 15.1% share across Greater Brisbane. Senior health outcomes are strong, with national rankings matching those of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bardon is largely Australian-born, at 80.1% of residents, with 8.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.3%) and Australian (23.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Bardon has below-average cultural diversity, with 80.1% of residents born in Australia, 92.1% holding citizenship, and 91.7% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the main religion, practiced by 48.1% of the population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of residents compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. In terms of ancestral background, the three largest groups in Bardon are English at 28.3%, Australian at 23.4%, and Irish at 13.0%. There are also notable differences in other backgrounds, with Scottish heritage overrepresented at 10.2% (compared to 7.4% regionally), French at 0.7% (compared to 0.5%), and Welsh at 0.7% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bardon is 38. 26.4% 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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Bardon's median age of 38 matches the national average of 38, though it is slightly older than the Greater Brisbane average of 36. The 45 - 54 age bracket is highly represented at 16.2% compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 10.2%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket grew from 13.4% to 16.2% of the population, while the 35 to 44 bracket fell from 15.0% to 13.6% and the 65 to 74 age bracket decreased from 7.1% to 6.0%. Projections to 2041 show notable shifts in age structure, led by an 18% increase (321 people) in the 45 to 54 group, which will rise to 2,112 from 1,790, while the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age groups will decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bardon
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) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 25 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,153 at the 2021 Census → 11,053 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 (SAL30154). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.