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Baringa has an estimated 5,951 residents, up from 4,604 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,347 people, or 29.3%. Growth has averaged 7.9% a year over five years, faster than 95% of areas nationally. 211 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 82.0% of that increase. That puts 2,229 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 evaluations of ABS regional demographic updates alongside post-Census address validations conducted by AreaSearch, the suburb of Baringa has reached an estimated population of approximately 5,951 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 1,347 residents (29.3%) compared to the 4,604 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. The calculation stems from an estimated resident population of 5,322 determined by AreaSearch via the ABS ERP release from June 2025, combined with 211 newly validated addresses following the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 2,228 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark across nationwide locations monitored by AreaSearch.
Outpacing both the Rest of Qld figure of 9.4% and the wider national rate, the suburb of Baringa's 29.3% increase positions it as an outstanding regional growth performer. The principal catalyst for this expansion has been interstate arrivals, accounting for roughly 82.0% of recent population additions, with natural increase and overseas migration also contributing positively. Projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for SA2 zones, published in 2024 using 2022 as a base year, form the foundation of AreaSearch's demographic modeling. Where SA2 coverage is absent or for periods beyond 2032, Queensland State Government projections released in 2023 from 2021 data are utilized. Because these state figures omit age breakdowns, AreaSearch incorporates age-cohort growth weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections published in 2023 based on 2022 benchmarks. Looking forward, the suburb of Baringa is anticipated to record exceptional demographic gains that rank within the top 10 percent of non-metropolitan localities nationwide. Aggregated SA2 forecasts suggest the community will add 3,379 persons by 2041, representing a total surge of 46.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
343 new dwellings have been approved in Baringa over the past five years, an average of 68 a year. That places the area in the 97th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 11 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 80 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 81% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 79, broadly in line with 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 across statistical boundaries by AreaSearch indicates that Baringa averages approximately 68 residential building approvals annually, totaling an estimated 343 approved residences across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 79 recorded to date in FY-25. With an influx averaging 4.3 new residents per year for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), residential construction trails demographic demand considerably, creating upward pricing pressure and intensified competition among purchasers. Meanwhile, newly constructed homes feature an average expected construction cost of $435,000, sitting below the broader regional standard and providing relatively affordable purchasing opportunities.
In addition, commercial construction approvals totaled $3.1 million during this financial year, reflecting modest non-residential development. Per capita building activity in Baringa surpasses the Rest of Qld by 15.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period, sustaining healthy options for buyers while underpinning regional asset values. This pace also substantially exceeds national building rates, signaling solid developer appetite in the precinct. Standalone houses constitute 81.0% of new residential development approvals, while 19.0% represent attached formats, preserving a classic low-density suburban landscape tailored to families seeking larger homes. Averaging around 56 people per dwelling approval, Baringa clearly exhibits the hallmarks of an expanding growth hub. Based on the most recent quarterly calculation from AreaSearch, Baringa is projected to welcome an additional 2,750 residents by 2041. Ongoing construction volumes appear well aligned with future population intake, supporting balanced local property market dynamics without triggering intense price inflation.
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 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Baringa, worth an estimated $455 million. A further 84 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $12.1 billion. 39 are already under construction and 28 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Infrastructure investments and urban planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping local growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 5 significant infrastructure projects anticipated to influence the precinct. Major developments include the Aura Business Park, Aura Hotel, New Bells Creek Zone Substation, and Thrive Nirimba, which represent key projects likely to have the greatest local impact.
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Aura Business Park
Aura Business Park is Stockland's primary industrial and employment precinct within the Aura masterplanned community at Baringa. The estate is substantially developed with more than 160 industrial lots sold and developed, while final land releases continue to be marketed. A second commercial and business park precinct at Aura Boulevard and Graf Drive remains under planning and assessment, providing office, technology, light industrial and commercial lots centred around a village heart concept.
Aura Hotel
The Comiskey Group, in partnership with Stockland, has broken ground on the $68 million Aura Hotel, set to become the Sunshine Coast's largest entertainment venue and one of Australia's biggest hospitality developments. The ceremonial sod turning took place on 2 April 2026 within Stockland Aura, Australia's largest masterplanned community, marking the project's move into full construction following early earthworks. The three-level venue will anchor the Aura City Centre precinct, backing onto a future five-hectare South Bank-style parkland, and will feature a Mediterranean-inspired design, six bars, indoor and alfresco dining, a gaming room, and multiple function spaces.It will include the biggest band room on the Sunshine Coast, capable of hosting up to 2,500 guests for live music. The venue is expected to open in late 2027 and create approximately 150 local jobs.
Stockland Baringa
Stockland Baringa is a neighbourhood town centre located in the heart of Aura masterplanned community on the Sunshine Coast. The centre features a full-line Supa IGA supermarket (2,000 sqm), 20 specialty retailers, commercial offices, a state-of-the-art medical centre, gym, swim school, and family-friendly tavern. The development includes over 300 car spaces and achieved a 5 Star Green Star As Built rating with a 370 KW rooftop solar system. The centre opened in September 2019 with a $5 million extension completed in early 2021, adding medical facilities and a swim school.
Aura Boulevard and Graf Drive Duplication
Road upgrade delivering duplication of Aura Boulevard and Graf Drive to four lanes, upgraded intersections, new shared pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure, and increased traffic capacity to support the continued expansion of the Aura masterplanned community. Construction has commenced in stages as part of Stockland's transport infrastructure program.
New Bells Creek Zone Substation
Establishment of a new 132/11kV zone substation (Bells Creek Central, SSBCR) integrated into the Aura development as part of the SunSouth Power Project, including a 60MVA transformer, switchgear, feeders, and an 11km combination of overhead and underground 132kV dual circuit powerline from Meridan Plains South to Baringa. The project supports load growth from the Aura masterplanned community and surrounding Caloundra area, and is designed to accommodate emerging technologies like electric vehicles and rooftop solar. Civil and construction works for the substation are well progressed, with final commissioning of the substation targeted for mid-2026 and the broader powerline works targeted for completion in 2027.
Aura Home + Life
Aura Home + Life is an $80 million, 20,000 sqm large-format home and lifestyle retail precinct in the Aura master-planned community. Developed by Capital Property Group, the centre is under construction and reported as 85 percent leased, with confirmed national tenants including Spotlight, Anaconda, Harris Scarfe, Rebel, The Good Guys, Pillow Talk, Supercheap Auto, Beacon and Petstock. The project includes more than 12 large-format tenancies, food and beverage offerings and around 400 car parks, with opening targeted for September 2026.
Aura Parklands & Lagoon
Aura Parklands & Lagoon is a 5.3 hectare regional recreation destination under construction within the Aura City Centre. The project features a 2,100 sqm lifeguarded swimming lagoon, water play areas, BBQ and picnic facilities, event lawns, walking paths and retained Wallum forest. Construction commenced in June 2025 and remains underway, with the parklands integrating directly with the adjacent Aura Town Centre and future Aura Hotel. Completion remains targeted for late 2026 before handover to Sunshine Coast Council for ongoing operation.
Plantation Retirement Resort Baringa
Multi-stage independent living retirement resort in Baringa comprising 169 apartments with resort-style community facilities including a pool, community spaces, BBQ area and secure parking. The project remains under staged construction and marketing, with display units open and residents progressively occupying completed stages.
2,127 residents of Baringa are employed, from a labour force of 2,162. Unemployment sits at 1.6%, with participation at 56.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% 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 5,121, about 86% 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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According to statistical area aggregations by AreaSearch, Baringa possesses a capable talent pool with strong representation in essential community services and a low jobless rate of only 1.6%. As of March 2026, 2,127 local residents are gainfully employed, and the local unemployment rate sits 2.3% below Regional Qld's 3.9%. However, labor force engagement is noticeably lower, recording 56.7% compared to Regional Qld's 64.2%. Census returns also indicated that 13.7% of workers operated from home, though this figure reflects conditions during Covid-19 restrictions. The primary industry sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
In particular, health care & social assistance demonstrates significant local strength, engaging workers at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.3% employment locally against 4.5% regionally. As demonstrated by the disparity between resident workers and local jobs recorded in the Census, this largely residential community provides relatively few employment positions within its own boundaries. AreaSearch's evaluation of combined SALM and ABS statistical data indicates that over the recent 12-month period, the local labor pool contracted by 15.0% alongside a 15.1% reduction in employed persons, while the volume of jobseekers held steady. In contrast, Regional Qld recorded a 0.1% rise in employment, a 0.3% increase in the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage points uptick in unemployment. National outlook projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future employment demand in Baringa. While overall Australian employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sector-specific expansion rates vary widely. Projecting these industry-level estimates onto Baringa's occupational structure suggests local job figures could rise by 7.0% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, representing a baseline weighted calculation that excludes localized demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Baringa is $2,050 a week (about $107,000 a year), with median personal income at $939 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,966 a year against an average of $79,114. 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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Aggregated ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows that the suburb of Baringa achieves very high personal earnings compared to national standards. The median taxable income in the suburb of Baringa is $61,966 with an average figure of $79,114, both exceeding Regional Qld's corresponding benchmarks of $53,146 and $66,593. Accounting for an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $69,005 (median) and $88,101 (average) as of March 2026. Across household, family, and individual brackets in the 2021 Census, local incomes align near the 70th percentile nationally.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket is the most prevalent, encompassing 46.8% of residents (2,785 people), compared to 31.7% across the wider region. While local housing overheads take up 20.2% of income, strong remuneration sustains disposable earnings at the 62nd percentile, alongside an overall SEIFA income position in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Baringa had 1,503 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 0% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 43% rented and 11% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $485 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month, a total housing cost higher than 94% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census findings, the housing stock in Baringa consisted of 83.2% separate houses and 16.8% other dwelling types including townhouses and apartments, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings across Regional Qld. Outright home ownership stood at 11.3%, trailing the broader regional standard, while 45.8% of properties were being purchased with a mortgage and 43.0% were occupied by renters. The median monthly mortgage payment in Baringa reached $1,950 and the median weekly rent was $485, both significantly higher than the Regional Qld averages of $1,655 and $345.
Across the country, Baringa's mortgage costs exceed the Australian baseline of $1,863, with rental costs sitting well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Baringa counted 1,503 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,943 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 87% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 12% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of local residences at 83.9%, including 43.6% couples with children, 24.8% couples without children, and 14.8% single parent households. Non-family dwellings comprise the remaining 16.1%, consisting of 12.3% single-person homes and 3.5% group residences. The community's median household size is 3.0 people, exceeding the 2.5 average observed across Regional Qld.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.7% of adults in Baringa hold a university qualification, including 16.8% with a bachelor degree and 4.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.5% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,565 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,023 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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Tertiary educational attainment in Baringa sits below national levels, with 23.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a higher education degree compared to 30.4% in Australia, highlighting room for ongoing skill development. Among university qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 16.8%, followed by postgraduate credentials at 4.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational training is heavily represented across the community, with 45.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 13.8% with advanced diplomas and 31.5% holding certificate-level qualifications. Student engagement in the area is substantial, with 34.4% of the population attending educational institutions.
This cohort includes 13.9% attending primary schools, 7.7% in secondary education, and 5.0% enrolled in tertiary programs.
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Getting around Baringa means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.9% of residents in Baringa report no long-term health condition. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.8 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 for the Baringa community are generally encouraging, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and health conditions aligning with broader national benchmarks and showing standard prevalence across younger and older age brackets. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is exceptionally strong, taken up by approximately 59% of the total population (3,484 people), compared to 52.5% across Regional Qld. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most commonly documented ailments, diagnosed in 7.9% and 8.8% of residents respectively, whereas 75.9% of the population reported no chronic illnesses compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
General wellness among residents under 65 is above average. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 4.2% of residents (249 people), well below the 20.3% share across Regional Qld, and this cohort demonstrates superior health rankings relative to national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
27.5% of Baringa residents were born overseas and 13.8% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.4%) and Australian (26.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Baringa is above the norm, with 27.5% of the local population born overseas and 13.8% using a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the most widely held religious affiliation, practiced by 38.5% of residents. The most pronounced local variation is observed in the Other religious category, which accounts for 1.3% of the community compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental origins, the leading ancestries recorded in Baringa are English at 30.4%, Australian at 26.8%, and Other at 8.2%. Certain communities show notable local concentration relative to regional patterns, with New Zealand ancestry accounting for 1.6% (against 0.9% regionally), Maori representing 1.4% (vs 0.8%), and South Australian standing at 0.8% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Baringa is 30, younger than 98% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 27.1% 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 suburb of Baringa is predominantly settled by younger households establishing families. As of August 2026, adults aged 25 - 44 represent 36.7% of the community compared to 25.5% in Regional Qld, whereas seniors aged 65+ comprise only 4.2% locally versus 20.4% across the broader region. AreaSearch places the median age at 30 as of August 2026, rising slightly from 29 at the 2021 Census, which remains 11 years younger than the Regional Qld median of 41 and below the national median of 38 at that Census. Since that time, residents aged 45 - 64 have expanded from 16.1% to an estimated 21.0%.
Looking toward 2041, the 25 - 44 cohort is projected to generate the largest numerical gain, adding 976 residents (45%) to reach 3,160, while the 45 - 64 age band will achieve the fastest relative expansion, growing 61% to 2,007 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Baringa
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) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 last month all 5 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 211 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,604 at the 2021 Census → 5,951 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL30159). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.