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Bellbird Park has an estimated 10,978 residents, up from 9,191 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,787 people, or 19.4%. Growth has averaged 4.1% a year over five years, faster than 90% of areas nationally. 403 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 44.0% of that increase. That puts 1,686 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the suburb of Bellbird Park has a population estimated to be approximately 10,978 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 1,787 people (19.4%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 9,191 people. This adjustment is calculated from an estimated resident population of 10,949 by AreaSearch, drawing on the ABS June 2025 release of ERP data alongside 403 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. The population size represents a density of 1,686 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio found across national markets monitored by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Bellbird Park expansion rate of 19.4% since the 2021 census was higher than the national rate (9.3%) as well as the state benchmark, placing it among the region's fastest-growing areas. Population gains were largely fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 44.0% of the overall growth, though natural increase and overseas migration also made positive contributions. ABS and Geoscience Australia projection data published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline is used by AreaSearch for each SA2 area. For SA2 areas not covered by these datasets, or for periods extending past 2032, Queensland State Government projections released in 2023 (utilizing 2021 data) are substituted. Because these state-level projections lack age breakdown details, AreaSearch distributes growth across age cohorts using weightings from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 with a 2022 base year. Looking ahead, the suburb of Bellbird Park is anticipated to experience exceptional growth that ranks within the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationwide. Over the 16 years leading to 2041, combined SA2-level forecasts indicate the population will expand by 5,698 persons, representing a total increase of 51.6%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
552 new dwellings have been approved in Bellbird Park over the past five years, an average of 110 a year. That places the area in the 95th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 107 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 93% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 70, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval records mapped from broader statistical regions show that Bellbird Park averages approximately 110 residential approvals annually. This equates to an estimated 552 homes approved during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with an additional 65 approved during FY-26 to date. An average of 3.6 new residents per year have moved to the area for every constructed dwelling during the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, meaning demand is outstripping supply. This imbalance generally drives upward pressure on prices and intensifies buyer competition, while the average expected construction cost for new properties stands at $346,000.
Compared with Greater Brisbane, building activity in Bellbird Park is slightly higher, running 13.0% above the regional per-person average over the 5 year period, which helps support local property values while offering buyers options, despite a recent slowdown in construction. This level of building is well above the national benchmark, showing high developer interest. The composition of recent construction is 93.0% detached homes and 7.0% apartments or townhouses, maintaining a suburban character that appeals to buyers looking for space. The area averages roughly 119 people for every dwelling approval, pointing to an expanding housing market. According to demographic forecasts, Bellbird Park is set to add 5,669 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. The pace of construction remains reasonably aligned with this forecast, though buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.
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 Bellbird Park, worth an estimated $127 million. A further 95 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $155.6 billion. 29 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and new developments are primary drivers of real estate market performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 planned projects expected to impact the local community. Key developments of note include the Southern Resource Recovery and Recycling Facility in Redbank Plains, Mountview Shopping Centre, Bellbird Park State School, and the Stage 4 upgrade of Redbank Plains Road, with the following list highlighting those of greatest significance.
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Mountview Shopping Centre
A completed neighbourhood retail centre anchored by a full-line Woolworths supermarket featuring specialty stores including BWS, Priceline Pharmacy, medical centre, cafes, dining options, nail salon and various convenience stores. The centre serves the growing residential developments in the Eden's Crossing area.
Southern Resource Recovery Centre - Redbank Plains
Ipswich City Council is developing a new state-of-the-art Southern Resource Recovery Centre (SRRC) and co-located Animal Management Facility at 831 Redbank Plains Road, Redbank Plains. The facility will serve the fast-growing southern and eastern Ipswich region, addressing severe over-capacity at the existing Riverview centre. Features include a Recycle Mart (tip shop), separated traffic flows for waste, recycling and animal management visits, and resource recovery systems aligned with circular economy principles. The project has experienced delays due to geotechnical complexities from former open-cut coal mining activity on the site and leasing issues with past occupants.Completion is now targeted for 2030/2031.
Augustine Heights Master Planned Community
Augustine Heights is an established suburb within Greater Springfield, Australia's largest privately built master-planned city, home to over 6,000 residents since being named in 2003. While the bulk of the suburb is built out, several infill developments remain active. Azure's Ember residential project delivers 74 terrace homes on Augusta Parkway for approximately 60 million AUD, with the first two stages sold out and construction on track for completion in Q4 2026. JLF Corporation's Prema Estate, a 97-home boutique estate near Brookwater Golf Course, has sold out its first two stages with a third stage due for release in 2026.The Vicinity precinct, a 42-hectare mixed-use business and automotive park developed by Springfield Project Partners, continues to expand, with a new Subaru dealership among the sites under construction ahead of a planned second-half 2026 opening. The community is supported by St Augustine's College, Augusta State School, Woogaroo Creek State School and extensive parkland including Robelle Domain.
Collingwood Park State Secondary College
New state high school for the Collingwood Park area. Stage 1 opened in Term 1, 2025 for Year 7 and Year 8 students, featuring an administration building, general learning centre, science and industrial technology resources. Stage 2 is funded in the 2025-2026 budget with planned delivery for 2027, adding a multi-purpose hall, performing arts centre fit-out, and 16 general learning spaces.
Ipswich and Logan Bus Service Improvement Package
A $70 million three-stage bus service improvement package for Ipswich and Logan growth areas, delivering new routes, improved frequency, and expanded connections to support rapid population growth, along with a new state-managed bus depot.
Bellbird Park State School
New state primary school for Prep to Year 6 students serving the growing Bellbird Park community. Opened Term 1, 2024 with modern facilities and learning spaces designed for contemporary education.
Redbank Plains Road Upgrade Stage 4
Ipswich City Council is planning to upgrade Redbank Plains Road between Collingwood Drive and the Cunningham Highway to a four-lane urban road standard. The project is identified in iGO, the City of Ipswich Transport Plan, and is supported by Queensland Government Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme funding and Ipswich City Council. The official project page describes the work as being in early planning, with design scheduled over the next two years and construction timing dependent on future council budget funding.
Swanbank Battery Energy Storage System
The Swanbank Battery is a 250MW/500MWh lithium-ion phosphate battery energy storage system located at the former Swanbank B coal-fired power station site in Ipswich, approximately 45km south-west of Brisbane. Comprising 138 Tesla Megapack 2XL modules, it is connected to the National Electricity Market via a new 275kV substation. Funded by $330 million from the Queensland Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Jobs Fund, the project is CleanCo Queensland's first grid-scale battery and forms the first completed stage of the Swanbank Energy Precinct.Commissioned in late 2025 and fully operational from early 2026, it can discharge electricity for up to two hours during peak demand, powering approximately 355,000 homes. Construction was delivered by Yurika, with Tesla supplying the Megapack battery solution.
5,993 residents of Bellbird Park are employed, from a labour force of 6,204. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 75.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 8,423, about 77% 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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Bellbird Park features a qualified workforce with a strong presence in essential services, an unemployment rate of just 3.4%, and an estimated 11.2% growth in employment over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregated data. As of March 2026, there are 5,993 employed residents. The local unemployment rate sits 0.9% below the Greater Brisbane average of 4.3%, while workforce participation is standard at 75.0% compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane. Census data indicates that a low 12.1% of working residents worked from home, though this figure should be interpreted in light of pandemic lockdown measures.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are healthcare & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. The suburb displays a strong specialization in manufacturing, holding an employment share that is 1.6 times the regional average. In contrast, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, making up 6.1% of employment compared to the regional benchmark of 8.9%. Being a primarily residential district, the area has limited local job opportunities as shown by the comparison of Census workers to the resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data for the broader statistical area, employment rose by 11.2% over the 12-month period, while the labor force expanded by 10.1%, leading to a drop in unemployment of 0.9 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2% and labor force growth of 3.4%, alongside a rise of 0.1 percentage points in unemployment. National forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia help project future labor demand. These five and ten-year national projections have been applied to the local workforce structure. Nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry mix suggests employment for Bellbird Park residents will increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, representing a basic weighting extrapolation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bellbird Park is $1,746 a week (about $91,000 a year), with median personal income at $842 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,762 a year against an average of $56,661. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest postcode-level ATO data released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in Bellbird Park have a median income of $49,762 and an average income of $56,661. These figures are below national averages, and compare to a median of $58,236 and average of $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $55,415 (median) and $63,098 (average). Census findings place local family, household, and personal incomes near the 53rd percentile nationally. In terms of distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket includes 40.9% of the population (4,490 individuals), which is comparable to the wider region where this segment accounts for 33.3%.
Affordability pressures are significant, with residents retaining only 82.2% of their income, placing the area at the 48th percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the local income level in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bellbird Park had 3,027 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 1% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 44% rented and 15% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,700 a month. Rent absorbs 19.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.5%. 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, residential dwellings in Bellbird Park consisted of 84.1% detached houses and 16.0% alternative housing types (including townhouses, semi-detached properties, and apartments), compared to Brisbane metro where houses accounted for 73.5% and alternative types made up 26.5%. The home ownership rate was lower than the metropolitan average at 14.8%, with the remaining dwellings occupied by residents with a mortgage (40.8%) or renting (44.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,700 was below the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, and the median weekly rent was $340, compared to the metropolitan median of $380.
Locally, mortgage repayments are lower than the national average of $1,863, and rents are below the Australian figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bellbird Park counted 3,027 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,616 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 22% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 75.5%, which is composed of couples with children (36.8%), couples without children (21.7%), and single-parent households (16.0%). Non-family households constitute the remaining 24.5%, consisting of single-person households (21.3%) and group households (3.2%). The median household size of 2.9 people exceeds the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.0% of adults in Bellbird Park hold a university qualification, including 14.2% with a bachelor degree and 3.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.8% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 2,767 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 958 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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The suburb displays lower rates of university completion, with 20.0% of residents holding a tertiary degree compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This presents a clear opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 14.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational training is highly prevalent, with 42.5% of residents aged 15 and over holding a technical qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.7%) and certificates (29.8%). Enrolment in education is high, with 34.0% of the population active in study.
This group includes 13.6% in primary school, 9.0% in high school, and 4.4% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bellbird Park reaches 17 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 390 services a week. The typical home sits about 660 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of local transit shows 17 active bus stops operating in Bellbird Park. These stops are served by 2 distinct routes, which combine to deliver 393 weekly passenger journeys. Public transport accessibility is classified as limited, with residents living an average of 664 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, resulting in a high rate of outward commuting; private vehicles are the primary mode of travel for 90% of commuters, while 6% travel by train. Dwellings average 1.5 vehicles. A lower-than-average 12.1% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.
Services run at an average frequency of 56 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 23 weekly trips per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
71.1% of residents in Bellbird Park report no long-term health condition. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.7% 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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Bellbird Park presents notable public health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch analysis of mortality and chronic disease trends across age groups, combined with a lower rate of private health insurance, which covers approximately 50% of residents (~5,451 people). This rate is below the Greater Brisbane figure of 55.8% and the national benchmark of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common diagnoses, affecting 9.6% and 8.7% of the population respectively, while 71.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. The working-age population exhibits higher-than-average rates of chronic conditions.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 9.8% of the local population (1,075 people), which is lower than the Greater Brisbane proportion of 15.1%, though national rankings for chronic conditions among seniors are elevated.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.5% of Bellbird Park residents were born overseas and 23.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.8%) and Australian (21.3%). 3.6% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Bellbird Park exhibits higher levels of cultural diversity than most surrounding areas, with 23.7% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 32.5% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 46.6% of the population. The most notable statistical divergence is in the Other religious category, which accounts for 2.7% of the population locally compared to 1.3% across Greater Brisbane. In terms of family ancestry, the three largest groups are English at 23.8%, Australian at 21.3%, and Other at 14.4%, with the latter being higher than the regional average of 9.4%.
Other ethnic groups show distinct concentrations: Samoan background is represented at 4.2% of the local population (compared to 0.9% regionally), Maori ancestry is at 2.4% (compared to 1.1% regionally), and New Zealand background is at 1.1% (compared to 1.0% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bellbird Park is 31, younger than 93% of areas nationally. 28.3% 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 median age of 31 years makes Bellbird Park younger than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, the suburb has a larger concentration of residents aged 5 - 14 (16.0%) but fewer residents in the 65 - 74 bracket (5.9%). Post-2021 Census data indicates the 35 to 44 age bracket grew from 16.0% to 18.0% of the population. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 group fell from 18.0% to 14.7% and the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 17.1% to 16.0%.
Demographic models project significant shifts by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 1,073 people (88%), increasing from 1,218 to 2,292.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bellbird Park
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 | May 2026 3 months ago 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 May 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 — 403 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,191 at the 2021 Census → 10,978 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 (SAL30214). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.