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Bargara has an estimated 10,302 residents, up from 8,883 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,419 people, or 16.0%. Growth has averaged 3.1% a year over five years, faster than 86% of areas nationally. 519 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 83.0% of that increase. That puts 1,100 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS for the wider region and newly verified locations from AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Bargara has an estimated population of 10,302 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 1,419 individuals (16.0%) from the 2021 Census, which registered 8,883 residents. This adjustment is drawn from a residential count of 10,129 calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus an additional 519 validated new addresses established since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 1,099 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical values observed across AreaSearch examined locations.
The 16.0% expansion in the suburb of Bargara since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 area (9.1%) and the Rest of Qld, positioning it as a key regional growth hub. Inward migration from other states drove the bulk of these gains, accounting for approximately 83.0% of the total population increase over recent periods. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions are utilized, matching the 2024 release using 2022 as its base. For any SA2 localities missing from this dataset, as well as all projections past 2032, figures from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (utilizing 2021 data) are adopted. Because these state-level projections lack age breakdowns, AreaSearch scales cohort growth proportionally using the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 data). Looking ahead, the suburb of Bargara is expected to experience population expansion exceeding the median rate of Australia's regional districts, adding 2,083 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, which is an overall rise of 18.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
675 new dwellings have been approved in Bargara over the past five years, an average of 135 a year. That places the area in the 92nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 13 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 121 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 90% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 288, running ahead of 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals assigned to local statistical boundaries shows that the suburb of Bargara averages roughly 135 approved residential properties per year, translating to approximately 675 homes built over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 264 approvals recorded. The area gained an average of 2.1 new residents per year for each built home between FY-21 and FY-25, highlighting a strong level of demand that supports local real estate values. Newly constructed dwellings carry a mean value of $494,000, which is higher than typical regional averages and points to a focus on higher-quality builds.
Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $15.8 million this financial year, indicating a steady level of commercial development. Relative to Rest of Qld, building activity per resident is 128.0% higher in the suburb of Bargara, offering prospective purchasers plenty of options. This rate sits far above the national average, showcasing strong builder confidence. The mix of new construction consists of 90.0% detached dwellings and 10.0% attached dwellings, preserving the local low-density character with spacious homes targeted at families. The ratio of residents to new building approvals stands at approximately 64 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating a growing market. Demographic projections indicate the suburb of Bargara will add 1,910 residents by 2041, measured from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. If the current pace of construction continues, the supply of new housing will easily satisfy this demand, maintaining favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating growth beyond current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bargara, worth an estimated $550 million. A further 24 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.51 billion. 15 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities 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 performance is strongly tied to infrastructure changes, major projects, and town planning. AreaSearch has identified 10 projects that are expected to impact the suburb of Bargara. Notable developments include the Club Bargara Resort Development, Bargara Emerging Communities Infrastructure Planning, MIRA Living, and the Bargara Headlands Estate, with details provided on those of highest interest.
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Bargara Shopping Village
A new Coles-anchored shopping centre development spanning 1.94 hectares at the intersection of Hughes and Rifle Range Roads. The project features a 5,200 sqm supermarket-based centre comprising a full-line Coles, 18 speciality shops, medical services, and a fast-food pad site. Due for completion in early 2027, the development is designed to support the growing population in the Bargara and Coral Coast catchment.
Club Bargara Resort
Approved six-storey redevelopment of the existing Bargara Golf Clubhouse site into a licensed club and short-stay accommodation complex. The project includes a ground-level club with dining, sports bar, gaming, childrens play area and outdoor deck, a mezzanine function level for up to 400 guests, an al fresco cafe, three refreshment kiosks, 160 undercover car spaces, 56 short-stay apartments, and a resort recreation deck with pool and wellness centre. The approval includes lighting and management requirements for the nearby sea turtle sensitive area.
Bargara Emerging Communities Infrastructure Planning
A strategic infrastructure and land use framework guiding residential growth across Bargara's emerging communities between Hughes, Seaview, Watsons and Windermere Roads. The plan centres on a green infrastructure spine along Moneys Creek, integrating stormwater management, public open space and active transport. The Planning Scheme Policy (Version 6.2) was adopted by Bundaberg Regional Council in December 2023, providing binding direction for land use and infrastructure sequencing. A key milestone - the Hughes Road and Blain Street roundabout - was completed and opened to traffic in July 2025, delivering safer pedestrian and cyclist crossings and supporting further residential development.The initiative has received national recognition, winning an Institute of Public Works Australasia (QNT) Innovation and Sustainability in Water Award and a Stormwater Queensland Excellence in Strategic or Master Planning Award in 2023.
Bargara Headlands Estate
Bargara Headlands is a master-planned coastal residential community comprising over 320 lots, including commercial spaces and multi-unit dwellings. The estate features water-sensitive urban design (WSUD) with wetlands, turtle-friendly lighting, and a community-owned coastline. The North East Stage, consisting of 39 blocks, reached practical completion in late 2025 with titles anticipated by early 2026. A secondary phase, Headlands Estate, is planned to continue west of Logan Road with further releases expected around Easter 2026.
Bargara Shoreline Erosion Management Plan
A long-term framework to manage coastal erosion over a 20-year period across 2km of coastline from The Point to the Bargara Sports Complex. The project involves significant sand nourishment works to stabilize the shoreline and enhance coastal resilience. In mid-2025, approximately 7,400 cubic metres of sand was placed at Jayteens Park to protect infrastructure and improve beach amenity.
Bargara Rise Estate
A premier master-planned residential estate in Bargara. Stage 9 is sold out, with design finalized for subsequent stages. Features large, elevated, NBN-ready lots with quality building covenants, wide roads, street trees, and concrete paths, located close to beaches, shops, and golf course.
MIRA Living
Mira Living offers 25 bespoke 3-bedroom oceanfront residences with panoramic views of the Coral Sea, featuring elegant designs, high-end finishes, a tropical pool, alfresco areas, and proximity to beaches, golf club, shops, and cafes in Bargara.
Hughes Road and Blain Street Intersection Upgrade
Intersection upgrade to support safe access to growth areas while maintaining road network efficiency. Part of 2024-25 budget with completion by 2025.
4,639 residents of Bargara are employed, from a labour force of 4,748. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 53.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% 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 8,055, about 78% 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 suburb of Bargara is home to a qualified workforce with a strong presence in essential services, showing an unemployment rate of only 2.3% and an estimated job growth rate of 6.6% over the previous year according to compiled statistical area data. There were 4,639 employed locals in March 2026, with the unemployment rate sitting 1.6% below the 3.9% recorded in Regional Qld, even though local labor force participation is much lower at 53.2% compared to 64.3% regionally. Census records show that a modest 7.7% of residents worked from home, although this may reflect temporary pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. The concentration of workers in health care & social assistance is particularly high, reaching 1.6 times the regional norm. Conversely, construction is less represented, employing 8.1% of the workforce in the suburb of Bargara compared to 10.1% across Regional Qld. Comparison of the Census working population against resident numbers indicates that local employment opportunities are somewhat limited within this primarily residential zone. AreaSearch evaluated SALM and ABS figures compiled from wider statistical regions and found that over a twelve-month span, employment rose by 6.6% while the labour force grew by 5.1%, which led to a 1.4 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. Meanwhile, Regional Qld recorded a 0.1% increase in employment and a 0.3% expansion in the labour force, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia published national employment forecasts for May-25 that provide guidance on anticipated future demand in Bargara. These outlooks span five and ten year horizons and have been overlaid with Bargara's current employment composition to project local growth trajectories. The national model anticipates employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral variations exist. When these industry-level estimates are applied to Bargara's existing job mix, the expected local employment growth amounts to 6.9% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, keeping in mind that this calculation relies on a basic weighting method for demonstration and does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bargara is $1,261 a week (about $66,000 a year), with median personal income at $655 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,345 a year against an average of $59,738. 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 ATO data released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Bargara has a median taxpayer income of $48,345 and an average of $59,738. These figures sit below national benchmarks, and compare to a median of $53,146 and average of $66,593 in Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated values for March 2026 stand at roughly $53,837 for the median and $66,524 for the average. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of Bargara between the 17th and 20th percentiles nationwide.
The largest earnings segment contains 26.2% of local taxpayers (2,699 people) earning between $800 - 1,499, which contrasts with the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is largest at 31.7%. Residents retain 85.7% of their income after housing expenses, placing the area in the 20th percentile nationally, while the SEIFA index ranks the community in the 5th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bargara had 3,681 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 11% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 27.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.8%. 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 latest Census was comprised of 78.4% detached houses and 21.5% alternative dwellings (such as townhouses, units, and other configurations), compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings across Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Bargara were noticeably higher than the regional average at 47.8%, with 24.8% of properties mortgaged and 27.4% occupied by renters. Median monthly mortgage costs were $1,517, which is lower than the Regional Qld median of $1,655, while median weekly rent was $340 compared to the regional figure of $345.
On a national scale, mortgage payments are considerably below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the countrywide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bargara counted 3,681 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,269 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 88% of areas nationally, against 41% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 69.8% of all households in the suburb of Bargara, consisting of couples without children at 41.3%, couples with children at 19.3%, and single-parent households at 8.6%. The remaining 30.2% are non-family households, which are dominated by single occupants at 27.7% and group housing at 2.4%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.7% of adults in Bargara hold a university qualification, including 16.5% with a bachelor degree and 4.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 76% of areas nationally. A further 25.2% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Rates of educational qualification in the suburb of Bargara are higher than regional comparisons, with 23.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 13.3% in the SA4 region and 14.7% in the SA3 area. This educational profile positions the local workforce well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 16.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational skills are also prominent, with 35.8% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (25.2%).
A significant portion of the population is enrolled in formal study, representing 22.3% of residents. This group includes 8.3% attending primary school, 7.1% in high school, and 3.1% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Bargara means driving: households keep an average of 1.2 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 options shows 48 active transport stops in the suburb of Bargara, comprising a network of bus stops. These stops are served by 1 unique routes, which provide a total of 93 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is rated highly, with homes situated an average of 219 meters from the closest stop. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary transport mode at 94%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per household, which is lower than the regional average.
Census data from 2021 shows that a modest 7.7% of residents work from home, which may reflect pandemic-era patterns. Services run at a mean frequency of 13 runs per day across the network, which averages out to approximately 1 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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59.0% of residents in Bargara report no long-term health condition. 9.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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 the suburb of Bargara align closely with national averages, according to assessments of mortality and chronic illness rates across young and old cohorts, while private health insurance coverage is relatively low at approximately 51% of the population, representing about 5,241 individuals. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent issues in the area, affecting 12.9% and 8.1% of residents respectively, while 59.0% of the population reported no chronic conditions compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. The working-age cohort exhibits elevated rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 38.1% of the local population (3,925 people), which is significantly higher than the regional average of 20.4%.
Health measures for local seniors rank above average, performing in line with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bargara is largely Australian-born, at 80.0% of residents, with 5.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.7%) and Australian (26.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Bargara has lower cultural diversity metrics compared to average, with 80.0% of residents born in Australia, 89.3% holding citizenship, and 94.2% speaking only English at home. The main religious affiliation is Christianity, chosen by 57.8% of residents, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. The most common ancestries reported in the suburb of Bargara are English (32.7%), Australian (26.1%), and Irish (9.5%). Certain backgrounds show higher representation locally than across the region, including German at 6.1% (compared to 4.7% regionally), Scottish at 9.1% (compared to 7.8%), and Welsh at 0.7% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bargara is 54, older than 96% of areas nationally. 17.1% 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 in the suburb of Bargara is 54 years, which is higher than the Regional Qld median of 41 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age group is particularly large, representing 18.9% of local residents compared to the national average of 9.4%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 75 to 84 has increased from 12.9% to 14.5% of the total population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 10.1% to 7.9%, and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 11.7% to 10.3%. Projections for 2041 point to ongoing shifts, with the 85+ group expected to grow the fastest at 119%, adding 576 residents to reach a total of 1,061.
Seniors aged 65+ will account for 68% of overall population growth, highlighting the aging trend, while the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 cohorts are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bargara
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 10 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 Aug 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 — 519 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,883 at the 2021 Census → 10,302 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 (SAL30157). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.