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Beerwah has an estimated 8,918 residents, up from 7,734 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,184 people, or 15.3%. Growth has averaged 1.6% a year over five years, faster than 85% of areas nationally. 445 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 evaluations of ABS population adjustments for the wider region and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Beerwah has an estimated population of approximately 8,918 as of May 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 7,734 people, this represents an expansion of 1,184 people (15.3%). AreaSearch derived this shift by studying the June 2025 release of ERP figures by the ABS to estimate a resident population of 8,310, supplemented by 445 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. With these numbers, the suburb of Beerwah features a density ratio of 152 persons per square kilometer, allowing for ample space per inhabitant and opportunities for future expansion.
The growth rate of 15.3% since the 2021 census surpassed the Rest of Qld (9.2%) and the national benchmark, establishing the suburb of Beerwah as a regional frontrunner in expansion. The primary catalyst for this demographic expansion was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 55.00000000000001% of total population increases lately, while other factors such as overseas migration and natural growth also made positive contributions. For SA2 regions, AreaSearch utilizes projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia that were published in 2024 using 2022 as the starting point. When SA2 areas lack this coverage or for periods after 2032, Queensland State Government projections from 2023 based on 2021 details are implemented instead. Because these state-level figures do not break down age cohorts, AreaSearch distributes growth proportionally based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (using 2022 statistics) for age groups. Looking at upcoming demographic shifts, regional locations outside capital cities are anticipated to experience above-median growth, with the suburb of Beerwah forecast to expand by 1,489 persons by 2041 under combined SA2 projections, representing an overall rise of 9.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
354 new dwellings have been approved in Beerwah over the past five years, an average of 70 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 78 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 38% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 278, 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS residential construction approvals sourced from local statistical divisions, Beerwah has averaged approximately 70 building consents annually, totaling 354 residential approvals across the last 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25) and 255 during FY-26 to date. Steady market conditions are supported by an average of 1.8 new residents arriving each year for every home constructed during the previous 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), indicating a healthy equilibrium, which has further settled to 0.9 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years to show increasingly balanced conditions.
Construction projects carry a typical value of $341,000, which aligns closely with regional averages. In addition, commercial approvals have reached $25.0 million during this financial year, reflecting a moderate pace of business-related development. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Beerwah records roughly two-thirds of the per-capita residential approval rate, yet it ranks in the 92nd percentile of locations nationwide, with construction activity gaining momentum lately. Standalone houses account for 38.0% of new construction works, while townhouses and apartments make up 62.0% of the total. This concentration of higher-density options offers budget-friendly pathways for first-time buyers, investors, and downsizers. This pattern deviates significantly from the current local housing profile, where 86.0% are houses, indicating a reduction in buildable land parcels alongside shifts in lifestyle preferences and a demand for more varied, economical housing. With a ratio of 71 residents for each approval, Beerwah shows characteristics of an expanding community. Projections indicate that Beerwah will gain 881 new inhabitants by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Ongoing levels of building activity should ensure that the residential supply satisfies demand, which supports favorable purchasing conditions and may support growth beyond official predictions.
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 $39.8 billion. 33 are already under construction and 24 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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Developments in regional infrastructure, major works, and strategic planning represent primary drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has tracked 7 initiatives that are anticipated to influence the region, including the Beerwah Fire and Rescue Station Replacement, the Greber Road Social Housing Development, the Beerwah Station Upgrade, and the Australia Zoo, with details below highlighting the most significant works.
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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.
4,015 residents of Beerwah are employed, from a labour force of 4,206. Unemployment sits at 4.5%, with participation at 61.0%. 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 7,531, 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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The workforce in Beerwah is evenly distributed between manual and professional careers, with a notable concentration in the building sector, and an unemployment rate of 4.5% compiled from regional statistical data. There are 4,015 employed residents as of March 2026, with the jobless rate tracking 0.6% higher than the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, and labor force participation being slightly subdued at 61.0% compared with 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census records indicate that just 11.8% of local workers operated from home, though these figures may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary industries employing local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The workforce shows a pronounced concentration in construction, with representation reaching 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, public administration & safety constitutes a small segment at 4.1% of employment, compared to 5.9% across the region. Local job opportunities seem somewhat constrained when comparing the resident population against the count of working individuals recorded in the Census. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics for the wider region, the local labor pool shrank by 2.2% and total employment fell by 3.1% during the year leading to March 2026, resulting in a 0.9 percentage point increase in unemployment. Over the same timeframe, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1%, the workforce expand by 0.3%, and unemployment edge up by 0.1 percentage points. Future local trends can be examined via national employment forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five and ten-year predictions are applied to the local workforce structure to model future opportunities. Nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% in five years and 13.7% in ten years, though prospects vary across sectors. Weighting these projections to Beerwah's specific mix indicates local job counts could grow by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, representing a basic extrapolation that excludes local demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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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For the financial year 2023, ATO postcode data processed by AreaSearch indicates that Beerwah recorded a median taxpayer income of $47,408 and an average of $57,674. These figures sit below national marks and compare to a median of $53,146 and average of $66,593 in Regional Qld. Adjusted for the Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the financial year 2023, estimated figures for March 2026 stand at about $52,794 for the median and $64,226 for the average. Incomes for households, families, and individuals in Beerwah rank moderately overall, positioning between the 27th and 36th percentiles.
The local income distribution highlights that 34.5% of residents (representing 3,076 people) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 band, similar to the regional share of 31.7%. Cost of living pressures are high, with residents retaining only 82.2% of their income, which puts the area in the 35th percentile.
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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According to the latest Census, residential properties in Beerwah consisted of 85.9% freestanding homes and 14.0% alternative options like townhouses and apartments, compared to Regional Qld where freestanding homes made up 76.4% and alternative options accounted for 23.6%. Home ownership rates in Beerwah matched the regional figure of 32.2%, while the remaining households were either paying a mortgage (40.5%) or renting (27.3%). Repayments for mortgages typically reached a median of $1,733 per month, exceeding the Regional Qld average of $1,655, and rents stood at a median of $390 weekly compared to $345 regionally.
On a national level, Beerwah's mortgage costs are below the Australian average of $1,863, whereas its rental prices surpass the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Beerwah counted 2,707 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,121 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 majority of local households at 76.8%, which breaks down into 31.8% couples with offspring, 30.2% couples without children, and 13.9% single-parent structures. The remaining 23.2% consists of non-family arrangements, which include sole occupancy homes at 20.0% and group housing at 3.1%. The typical household size stands at 2.7 residents, exceeding the Regional Qld norm of 2.5.
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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Higher education attainment is a distinct focus area, as the tertiary qualification rate of 15.4% is significantly lower than the national average of 30.4%. This situation presents an opportunity for local educational initiatives to make a positive impact. Among those with university degrees, bachelor programs are the most common at 11.0%, with postgraduate degrees at 2.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Practical trade skills are highly prevalent, with 44.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational certifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificate qualifications at 33.5%. Engagement with school systems is high, with 28.4% of local residents actively undertaking formal studies.
Within this group, primary school students make up 10.8%, secondary school students comprise 8.4%, and those enrolled in tertiary institutions represent 3.6%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Beerwah means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 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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Evaluations of local transit options identify 4 operational stops in the suburb of Beerwah, including both train and bus options. These stations are connected to 42 distinct routes, which combine to support 531 passenger trips every week. Accessibility is considered low, with the typical resident situated 1274 meters from their closest transit point. Given the residential nature of the suburb of Beerwah, the vast majority of workers travel elsewhere for employment, with cars representing the primary mode of travel at 92%. The rate of car ownership stands at 1.7 per household, which is above the regional average, while a small share of 11.8% worked from home according to the 2021 Census, potentially influenced by pandemic conditions.
Services average 75 daily journeys across all local routes, which translates to about 132 departures each week at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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Health indicators suggest notable challenges in the suburb of Beerwah, where AreaSearch reports elevated rates of chronic illness and mortality across different generations, alongside a lower rate of private health insurance coverage at about 50% of the population (~4,464 people). This rate falls below the 52.5% observed in Regional Qld and the national level of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues affecting local residents are mental health concerns and arthritis, which affect 10.6 and 9.7% of the community. In contrast, 63.0% of the population reported no chronic medical diagnoses, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Health issues are apparent among working-age individuals, with higher rates of long-term conditions. In addition, 20.6% of residents are aged 65 and over (amounting to 1,837 people), with health measures for these older citizens tracking similarly to national averages.
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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The suburb of Beerwah displays lower levels of cultural diversity, as Australian citizens make up 88.1% of residents, 83.9% were born locally, and 95.3% use only English at home. Christianity is the dominant faith, accounting for 46.5% of the local population. However, a slight overrepresentation is found in the Other category, which represents 0.9% of residents locally versus 0.8% in Regional Qld. Regarding ancestral origins, the three most common lineages in the suburb of Beerwah are English at 32.6%, Australian at 28.9%, and Scottish at 8.4%. Some smaller groups show higher representation than typical, with Welsh heritage accounting for 0.8% in the suburb of Beerwah (compared to 0.5% regionally), New Zealand heritage at 1.1% (compared to 0.9%), and German heritage at 4.8% (compared to 4.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Beerwah is 40. 25.7% 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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With a median age of 40, the suburb of Beerwah is comparable to the Regional Qld average of 41 and slightly above the national standard of 38. The demographic profile features a high share of residents aged 35 - 44 at 14.0% compared to Regional Qld, while the 45 - 54 range is less common at 11.2%. Since the 2021 Census, representation of the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 12.0% to 14.0%, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 13.5% to 11.3%, and the 45 to 54 group fell from 12.3% to 11.2%.
Projections suggest that by 2041, the local age profile will shift, led by a 28% increase in the 25 to 34 cohort (adding 337 people) to reach 1,533 from 1,195, while the 5 to 14 and 55 to 64 groups are expected to decline.
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 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 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 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 — 445 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,734 at the 2021 Census → 8,918 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 (SAL30205). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.