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Beerwah has an estimated 8,928 residents, up from 7,734 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,194 people, or 15.4%. Growth has averaged 1.6% a year over five years, faster than 85% of areas nationally. 466 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 55.0% of that increase. That puts 152 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 AreaSearch evaluations combining ABS demographic revisions across the wider territory with verified post-Census address records, the suburb of Beerwah is home to an estimated 8,928 people as of Aug 2026. This equates to an expansion of 1,194 residents (15.4%) over the 7,734 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. Such figures build upon an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) baseline of 8,311 calculated by AreaSearch following the ABS June 2025 release, supplemented by 466 validated new addresses established post-Census. With a resulting population density of 152 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample space alongside room for further growth.
Outpacing both the national benchmark and the Rest of Qld (9.4%), the suburb of Beerwah's 15.4% increase establishes it as a regional frontrunner in population growth. While positive contributions were recorded across natural increase and overseas arrivals, interstate migration served as the foremost catalyst, generating roughly 55.00000000000001% of all inbound gains in recent years. Projections utilised by AreaSearch originate from the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset using 2022 as its baseline for standard SA2 zones. For outer years following post-2032 and locations missing from that series, figures adopt the Queensland State Government 2023 release grounded in 2021 numbers. Because state series omit age cohort distributions, AreaSearch distributes age demographics using weighting structures from the 2023 Greater Capital Region ABS release based on 2022 data. Looking forward, the suburb of Beerwah is anticipated to outpace median expansion rates for regional parts of the country, with aggregated SA2 modeling pointing to an influx of 1,466 persons by 2041, representing cumulative growth of 9.5% across the 16 years.
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366 new dwellings have been approved in Beerwah over the past five years, an average of 73 a year. That places the area in the 83rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 118 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 33% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 265, 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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Examining ABS building approval statistics across statistical boundaries, AreaSearch identifies an annual average of approximately 73 new residential approvals in Beerwah, totaling an estimated 366 approvals over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) alongside 265 recorded thus far in FY-25. The balance between local demand and building activity has remained sound, demonstrated by an influx of 1.1 people per year for every dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with conditions loosening further to 0.5 people per dwelling across the past 2 financial years to expand buyer availability.
Approved residential works average an expected construction cost of $427,000, which sits below regional benchmarks and delivers relatively attainable housing opportunities. Concurrently, commercial development is underpinned by $25.0 million in approved commercial undertakings during this financial year. Per capita residential construction in Beerwah runs 11.0% above the regional average over the 5 year period compared to Rest of Qld, supporting existing asset values while maintaining choice for purchasers. This elevated building rate also substantially exceeds national norms, demonstrating solid developer confidence. In terms of product mix, new approvals comprise 33.0% detached dwellings alongside 67.0% medium-to-high density formats such as apartments or townhouses. This transition toward higher density caters to first-time purchasers, downsizers, and investors by offering relatively affordable price points. It represents a clear pivot from the current structural profile of 86.0% standalone houses, driven by shifting lifestyle preferences, the need for diversified housing, and diminishing vacant land. Overall, a ratio of roughly 37 people per approval highlights a steadily growing locality. Demographic projections indicate Beerwah is positioned to absorb 849 additional people through to 2041 relative to recent quarterly modeling by AreaSearch. If present construction velocity persists, residential supply will readily accommodate this anticipated influx, ensuring favorable market conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling expansion beyond baseline forecasts.
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 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Beerwah, worth an estimated $26.9 billion. A further 79 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $39.9 billion. 33 are already under construction and 26 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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Local economic momentum and property market conditions are heavily shaped by civil works, major project investments, and planning decisions. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 7 key initiatives positioned to influence the district. Prominent undertakings among these comprise the Beerwah Fire and Rescue Station Replacement, the Greber Road Social Housing Development, the Beerwah Station Upgrade, and additions at Australia Zoo, with the primary works outlined below.
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Beerwah Fire and Rescue Station Replacement
Replacement and upgrade of the permanent fire and rescue station and rural fire brigade station in Beerwah. The 10 million AUD complex will deliver two purpose-built stations side by side to improve emergency response capabilities and support frontline services in the Sunshine Coast region.
Beerwah Affordable Housing Development
A five-storey, 70-apartment social and affordable housing development located opposite Beerwah Railway Station. Comprising 58 one-bedroom and 12 two-bedroom units with 88 ground-floor car spaces, the project is designed to Gold Level Social Housing Design Guidelines. Delivered by BlueCHP in partnership with the Queensland Government through the Housing Investment Fund, with construction contractor Altum. The development supports essential service workers and individuals on the state Housing Register, and aligns with future growth linked to the Sunshine Coast Direct Rail Line.
Greber Road Social Housing Development
A social housing project involving the construction of 33 architecturally designed units, including 17 one-bedroom and 16 two-bedroom townhouses, with communal spaces to foster community engagement.
Beerwah East SEQ Development Area
Beerwah East is a 5,200-hectare SEQ Development Area (Category 2) under ShapingSEQ 2023 and the long-term preferred growth front for the Sunshine Coast. Subject to detailed planning, the area has the potential to accommodate up to around 35,000 dwellings and approximately 95,000 residents over the long term, with earlier estimates of 20,000 homes by 2041. The site sits between the Bruce Highway, Steve Irwin Way and Roys Road, with the planned Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line (The Wave) running through it from Beerwah toward Caloundra and Birtinya.Most of the land is owned by the State and held under a 99-year HQPlantations forestry lease, with parts also subject to native title held by the Kabi Kabi First Nation. In March 2025 the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning conditionally endorsed the proposed Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme but directed Council to revert most of Beerwah East from Emerging Community zoning back to Rural, allowing only land not subject to native title to be zoned Emerging Community. Sunshine Coast Council subsequently identified two early-release parcels totalling about 45 hectares near the Beerwah Golf Course off Roys Road, bordered by Foley Road, as the first land to potentially come forward for residential development. The proposed planning scheme remains in the review process and is expected to progress through 2026, while the Queensland Government continues investigations alongside Council, HQPlantations and the Kabi Kabi First Nation to unlock the broader area.
Australia Zoo
700-acre zoo and major tourist attraction established by Steve Irwin family. Features Crocoseum stadium, wildlife hospital, and conservation programs. Includes ongoing expansions and improvements to facilities and animal habitats. Major economic driver for Beerwah region.
Beerwah Station Upgrade (The Wave - Stages 1 and 2 Rail)
Upgrade of the existing Beerwah railway station as part of The Wave - Stages 1 and 2 (Rail), formerly known as the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line. Beerwah will become an interchange station with an additional third platform so passengers can travel south without changing trains. The station upgrade connects into a new 19km dual-track line from Beerwah to Caloundra (Stage 1), with a further extension to Birtinya (Stage 2). The Queensland and Australian Governments each committed 2.75 billion AUD in March 2025 to deliver Stage 1.Pre-delivery activities including site investigations, reference design and procurement are underway, with major construction expected to start in early 2027, targeting completion in time for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Beerwah Marketplace Shopping Centre
Combined shopping precinct in heart of Beerwah featuring Woolworths, Fresh & Save, Khub, EG Fuel petrol station, banks and 40+ specialty retailers. Includes medical centre, optometrist, cafes and restaurants. Provides essential retail services for local community.
Landsborough Local Infrastructure Upgrades
A series of local infrastructure upgrades in Landsborough funded by the Sunshine Coast Council, including renewals at the Landsborough Museum and Landsborough Skate Park, and design of a basketball half court at Skippy Park and a pathway from Mellumbrook Drive to Peace Memorial Park.
4,012 residents of Beerwah are employed, from a labour force of 4,203. Unemployment sits at 4.5%, with participation at 61.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% 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 7,543, about 84% 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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Beerwah exhibits an even distribution between professional and trade-based occupations, anchored by an especially prominent construction sector and an overall unemployment rate of 4.5%, per statistical area aggregations by AreaSearch. Across the workforce as of March 2026, 4,012 local residents are employed, while the local jobless rate exceeds Regional Qld's 3.9% by 0.6 percentage points, and the local participation rate of 61.4% trails the Regional Qld benchmark of 64.2%. Census figures also indicate that a modest 11.8% of workers conducted their duties from home, an outcome potentially shaped by Covid-19 restrictions at the time.
Local workers are predominantly engaged in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction represents a distinct regional specialization, claiming an employment proportion 1.4 times the wider regional benchmark. On the other hand, public administration & safety is comparatively underrepresented, accounting for 4.1% of local workers relative to the 5.9% regional level. Furthermore, a comparison between resident workforce numbers and local workplace positions from Census counts suggests a relatively constrained pool of jobs situated directly within the area. Drawing on ABS and SALM series for surrounding statistical territories, AreaSearch notes that over the 12-month period the local labour force contracted by 2.3% while resident employment fell by 3.1%, lifting local unemployment by 0.9 percentage points. Conversely, Regional Qld recorded a 0.1% lift in employment and a 0.3% rise in the labour pool, alongside a 0.1 percentage point uptick in unemployment. Broader perspective on future workforce needs comes from Jobs and Skills Australia projections released in Mar-26, which model five-year and ten-year occupational demand profiles against Beerwah's industry base. Nationwide forecasts project overall employment growth of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral trajectories vary widely. Weighting these sectoral trajectories against the local industry baseline suggests area employment could expand by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% across ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model that excludes localized population changes).
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Median household income in Beerwah is $1,512 a week (about $79,000 a year), with median personal income at $692 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,408 a year against an average of $57,674. 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 ATO postcode records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Beerwah had a median income of $47,408 and an average of $57,674. These figures trail national metrics as well as Regional Qld, where the median reaches $53,146 and the average is $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 place median earnings at approximately $52,794 and the average at $64,226. Census measures situate family, household, and personal earnings within moderate bands between the 27th and 36th percentiles.
In terms of earnings distribution, 34.5% of residents (3,080 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, aligning closely with the 31.7% observed across the broader region. Household budgets face pronounced mortgage and rental pressures, retaining only 82.2% of income to place the area in the 35th percentile for housing affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Beerwah had 2,707 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 8% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 25.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, Beerwah's housing stock consisted of 85.9% houses alongside 14.0% other dwellings including apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas Regional Qld recorded 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Beerwah matched the Regional Qld level at 32.2%, while remaining homes were either occupied under a mortgage (40.5%) or leased by tenants (27.3%). Typical housing costs in the locality show a median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733 and a median weekly rent of $390, surpassing the respective Regional Qld figures of $1,655 and $345.
Across the country as a whole, Beerwah's mortgage commitments sit below the national average of $1,863, whereas local rental payments exceed the Australian benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Beerwah counted 2,707 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,125 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the primary living arrangement in the area, representing 76.8% of all households. This comprises couples with children at 31.8%, couples without children at 30.2%, and single parent families at 13.9%. Non-family dwellings account for the other 23.2%, consisting of lone person households at 20.0% and group households at 3.1%. The typical household size sits at a median of 2.7 people, which is larger than the 2.5 person average recorded across Regional Qld.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.4% of adults in Beerwah hold a university qualification, including 11.0% with a bachelor degree and 2.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 33.5% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 2,249 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 986 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 attainment in the locality sits well below the nationwide mark of 30.4%, with university qualifications held by 15.4% of residents, highlighting a key target for future educational engagement. Within higher education, Bachelor degrees represent 11.0% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Conversely, vocational and technical credentials are widespread, with 44.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing trade qualifications, comprising 33.5% with certificates and 10.8% with advanced diplomas. Participation in formal learning across the community is considerable, with 28.4% of the population actively enrolled in study.
This group is made up of 10.8% attending primary education, 8.4% enrolled in secondary education, and 3.6% undertaking tertiary education courses.
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Getting around Beerwah means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 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.
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63.0% of residents in Beerwah report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 79% of areas nationally. 8.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.9 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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Assessment by AreaSearch regarding mortality metrics and chronic ailment distribution indicates notable healthcare burdens in Beerwah, with widespread conditions observed across younger as well as older demographics. Private health insurance participation is subdued, covering roughly 50% of residents (~4,469 people). By comparison, coverage stands at 52.5% across Regional Qld and reaches 55.7% at the national level. Mental health issues and arthritis represent the primary chronic ailments reported locally, diagnosed in 10.6 and 9.7% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 63.0% of the community reported having no long-term medical ailments, below the 67.6% rate across Regional Qld.
Chronic illness prevalence is pronounced among working-age individuals, while the 1,821 people aged 65 and over (comprising 20.4% of the population) face particular care demands, aligning generally with national health outcome rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Beerwah is largely Australian-born, at 83.9% of residents, with 4.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.6%) and Australian (28.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures place Beerwah below wider averages, with Australian citizens accounting for 88.1% of the population, 83.9% born in Australia, and 95.3% speaking English exclusively at home. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 46.5% of local residents. The most noticeable variation above regional norms appears in Other, which accounts for 0.9% of residents relative to 0.8% across Regional Qld. Looking at ancestral background through parental birthplace data, English ancestry leads locally at 32.6%, followed by Australian at 28.9% and Scottish at 8.4%. Several specific heritages show slight overrepresentation relative to the wider region, including German at 4.8% (vs 4.7%), New Zealand at 1.1% (vs 0.9%), and Welsh at 0.8% of the local population (vs 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Beerwah is 40. 25.3% 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 age distribution across Beerwah mirrors Regional Qld closely, evidenced by a maximum variance of only 1.8 percentage points across the four main age brackets. The estimated median age stands at 40 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census result and 1 year below the Regional Qld Census baseline of 41. Among broad cohorts, residents aged 25 - 44 expanded from 24.4% at the Census to an estimated 26.8%. Furthermore, this cohort of young to middle aged adults is projected to experience the strongest numerical increase by 2041, climbing by 471 (20%) to reach 2,864, whereas the count of children and young adults is expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Beerwah
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 8 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 466 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,734 at the 2021 Census → 8,928 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 (SAL30205). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.