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Benowa has an estimated 10,728 residents, up from 9,889 at the 2021 Census — a change of 839 people, or 8.5%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years. 216 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 71.0% of that increase. That puts 1,638 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's evaluation of regional ABS population statistics alongside 216 validated new addresses logged post-Census, the suburb of Benowa has an estimated resident population of 10,728 as of Aug 2026. This indicates a net gain of 839 people (8.5%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 9,889 people. These figures stem from AreaSearch's review of the ABS June 2025 ERP release combined with post-Census address additions. The local population density currently stands at 1,637 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark across nationwide locations monitored by AreaSearch. Throughout the preceding ten years, the suburb of Benowa has maintained steady demographic expansion, recording a 1.8% compound annual growth rate that outpaces the Rest of Qld.
Net overseas migration has served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 71.0% of recent population additions. Population projections applied by AreaSearch incorporate the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset based on 2022 figures for individual SA2 areas, supplemented by Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts (released in 2023, based on 2021 data) for post-2032 periods and unmapped sectors. Because state-level forecasts lack granular age distributions, AreaSearch applies proportional adjustments derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (using 2022 benchmarks) across each age bracket. Projections indicate that the suburb of Benowa will outpace median population growth for national regional areas, expanding by 2,128 persons to 2041 across aggregate SA2 modeling, representing an overall increase of 19.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
294 new dwellings have been approved in Benowa over the past five years, an average of 58 a year. That is 5.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 58 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 21% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 10, 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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ABS residential building approval data compiled by AreaSearch reveals that Benowa has maintained an average pace of approximately 58 new dwelling approvals annually, accumulating roughly 294 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 10 approvals have been documented. The market has averaged 2.9 new residents annually for every dwelling across the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 through FY-25), demonstrating strong underlying demand that reinforces local valuations. Meanwhile, anticipated construction costs for new dwellings average $877,000, signaling developer focus on the high-end, premium residential segment. Additionally, commercial development momentum remains robust, with $53.3 million in commercial approvals authorized in the current financial year.
Per-capita residential development activity in Benowa is subdued when measured against the Rest of Qld, trailing the regional per-person benchmark by 77.0%. Such constrained supply conditions typically help preserve values and heighten demand across the established property market. Approvals for new residential construction comprise 21.0% detached dwellings alongside 79.0% townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward higher-density formats provides more accessible pricing for first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors while diverging noticeably from the broader existing stock of 61.0% houses, illustrating land scarcity constraints and shifting lifestyle requirements. Overall, the established character of the precinct is underscored by a ratio of roughly 713 people per dwelling approval. Looking forward, the residential population of Benowa is projected to expand by 2,128 residents by 2041 relative to recent quarterly AreaSearch modeling. Although new construction is tracking at a viable rate alongside projected growth, prospective purchasers may face heightened competition as the local community enlarges.
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 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Benowa, worth an estimated $3.92 billion. A further 142 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $57.4 billion. 64 are already under construction and 84 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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The long-term trajectory and performance of a locality are heavily shaped by planning decisions, major infrastructure works, and surrounding development programs. In total, AreaSearch has identified 16 projects likely to influence the immediate area, highlighted by the Benowa Gardens Redevelopment, the Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens Biodiversity Centre, Pacific Motorway (M1) Upgrades, and the Pindara Private Hospital Stage 3 Expansion, with key initiatives outlined below.
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Benowa Gardens Redevelopment
Major mixed-use redevelopment of the existing Benowa Gardens Shopping Centre into a vibrant vertical village. The proposal includes three residential towers rising up to 13 storeys, delivering 441 apartments and 41 short-term accommodation units. The project features a revitalised retail and commercial podium with approximately 10,000 sqm of retail space and 3,000 sqm of office and medical suites, supported by three levels of basement parking and extensive community consultation.
Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens Biodiversity Centre
A proposed biodiversity centre within the Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens at Benowa, championed by the City of Gold Coast and the Friends of the GCRBG. The centre will take visitors on a mountains to mangroves journey through interactive botanical displays, exhibition spaces, conference and teaching areas, a cafe, merchandise shop, administration facilities, plaza spaces, additional car parking, pathways, and lighting. The project is part of a broader Strategic Direction for the Gardens that also includes lake rehabilitation and heritage dwelling restoration.No development application or construction commencement has been confirmed as of mid-2025; the project remains in planning and advocacy stages.
Pacific Motorway (M1) Upgrades
A multi-stage program to upgrade the M1 corridor between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Major milestones reached include the completion of the Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill (Stage 2) upgrade in mid-2025 and the Varsity Lakes to Tugun (VL2T) widening in November 2025. Current focus has shifted to the Daisy Hill to Logan Motorway (Stage 3) upgrade, which is undergoing detailed planning and business case finalization to widen the motorway and improve public transport integration.
Pindara Private Hospital Stage 3 Expansion
The Stage 3 expansion of Pindara Private Hospital involved the southern extension of the Dr David Lindsay Wing, adding two luxurious wards with spacious private ensuited rooms and two new cutting-edge operating theatres. This increased the total licensed beds to 348, enhanced medical services, and expanded capacity for Day Infusion and Renal Dialysis Services.
Coomera Connector Stage 1 South
Stage 1 South is the 4 km southern package of the Coomera Connector (M9), delivering a four-lane motorway from Smith Street Motorway to Nerang-Broadbeach Road. Works include a grade-separated interchange at Southport-Nerang Road, a new intersection at Nerang-Broadbeach Road, an approximately 300 m bridge over the Nerang River, and shared walking and cycling infrastructure. Main construction commenced in June 2025 and remains underway.
Kokomo Gold Coast
Luxury riverfront residential development comprising 66 apartments across two six-level buildings with 75 metres of Nerang River frontage. Features include an infinity pool, resident jetty, landscaped recreation areas and premium finishes. Construction is in its final stages with apartments now being marketed as ready for occupation during 2026.
Sunlight Lifestyle Precinct
A joint venture between the Gold Coast Turf Club and Aquis Australia, delivered with development partner Landsec, the Sunlight Lifestyle Precinct transforms approximately 2 hectares of land adjacent to the Bundall racecourse into a world-class mixed-use destination. Approved by Gold Coast City Council in August 2024 and cleared of all appeals by mid-2025, the $1 billion development - designed by Woods Bagot - encompasses 583 residential apartments across three high-rise towers (up to 19 storeys), 63 short-stay serviced apartments, four signature rooftop infinity-edge pools, 6,740 square metres of retail and dining space, and wellness and entertainment precincts.The project will generate over 1,000 construction jobs and 228 ongoing roles, and is expected to be fully delivered by 2030.
De Hart (Hart Street Residences)
De Hart is a boutique residential community in Ashmore featuring 34 architecturally designed townhouses, comprising 20 two-storey and 14 three-storey units. The development spans an amalgamated 7,237 sqm site and offers four-bedroom layouts with contemporary coastal aesthetics, ranging from 183 to 275 sqm. The project is characterized by distinctive geometric facades and expansive arched windows, positioned near Gold Coast University Hospital and Southport CBD.
5,656 residents of Benowa are employed, from a labour force of 5,781. Unemployment sits at 2.2%, with participation at 64.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Benowa maintains a highly qualified labour market characterized by varied industry engagement, a low jobless rate of 2.2%, and a 3.2% rise in annual employment based on localized statistical area metrics compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents reached 5,656 individuals, with local unemployment tracking 1.8% below the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld. Workforce participation aligns exactly with Regional Qld at 64.2%. Furthermore, 19.4% of working residents indicated working from home at the Census, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at that time should be taken into account. Employment among local residents is concentrated most heavily in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food.
In addition, the professional & technical sector exhibits substantial local concentration, capturing a workforce proportion 1.9 times that of the wider region. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.3% of the resident workforce, remaining well below the 4.5% figure across Regional Qld. Comparing resident worker counts with local employment counts suggests a substantial volume of residents commute outside the immediate locality for their jobs. According to combined ABS and SALM metrics compiled by AreaSearch, employment expanded by 3.2% over the 12 months to March 2026 while the total workforce grew by 3.3%, resulting in an essentially unchanged unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1% alongside labour force expansion of 0.3%, yielding a 0.1 percentage point increase in joblessness. Looking ahead, national forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context for future workforce requirements across Benowa, having been mapped to the local industry base for five- and ten-year Horizons. Nationally, employment is projected to climb by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% across ten years, though trajectories diverge by discipline. Applying these sector-level trends to the local industry balance implies employment gains of 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years for Benowa (noting this is an illustrative weighted extrapolation that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Benowa is $1,918 a week (about $100,000 a year), with median personal income at $776 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,050 a year against an average of $74,570. The average runs 66% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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ATO postcode-level taxation statistics for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch indicate that Benowa recorded a median taxpayer earnings level of $45,050 and an average of $74,570. These numbers place the area above broader Australian norms and compare against $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average) throughout Regional Qld. Factoring in an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 produces updated estimates of approximately $50,168 for median income and $83,041 for average earnings as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed weekly household earnings at the 60th percentile ($1,918 weekly), while personal remuneration sat at the 44th percentile.
In terms of earnings distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket encompasses 29.4% of residents (3,154 individuals), closely mirroring the 31.7% share recorded across the metropolitan territory. Residential accommodation expenses account for 16.4% of gross income, though solid earnings support disposable income at the 60th percentile, positioning the community in the 7th decile for SEIFA income advantages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Benowa had 3,432 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 61% detached houses and 10% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $580 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 30.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.1%. 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 housing stock in Benowa was divided between 61.2% houses and 38.7% other dwellings such as apartments and semi-detached properties, contrasting with Regional Qld where houses accounted for 76.4% and other dwellings made up 23.6%. Outright ownership reached 40.8%, markedly exceeding the Regional Qld level, with mortgaged properties comprising 37.1% and rental housing representing 22.1%. Monthly median mortgage costs were recorded at $2,167, well above the Regional Qld figure of $1,655, while median weekly rent reached $580 compared to $345 regionally. Relative to national figures, local mortgage repayments outstrip the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and local weekly rents sit substantially above the nationwide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Benowa counted 3,432 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,723 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the predominant living arrangement at 78.5% of local households, comprising couples with children at 37.4%, couples without children at 28.9%, and single parent families at 11.4%. Non-family domestic setups account for the remaining 21.5%, divided between single-occupant households at 18.5% and group arrangements at 3.1%. The typical household size stands at 2.7 people, outpacing the Regional Qld standard of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
33.9% of adults in Benowa hold a university qualification, including 22.9% with a bachelor degree and 8.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 83% of areas nationally. A further 18.6% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 3,357 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,075 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 throughout Benowa exceeds wider standards by a substantial margin, with 33.9% of inhabitants aged 15+ holding university credentials, outpacing both the Rest of Qld at 20.6% and the SA4 region at 25.4%. This strong academic base positions the local workforce well for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest segment at 22.9%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications at 8.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational and technical qualifications are likewise widespread, held by 32.3% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 13.7% and certificate-level awards at 18.6%.
Community participation in study is pronounced, with 32.1% of the population currently engaged in formal learning. This enrollment base includes 10.8% attending secondary schools, 10.6% in primary education, and 5.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Benowa means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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74.5% of residents in Benowa report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 89% of areas nationally. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 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 and vitality indicators across Benowa demonstrate strong positive results, with AreaSearch analysis of chronic conditions and mortality figures reflecting an exceptionally low incidence of typical medical ailments across every age tier. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is notably widespread, held by approximately 57% of all residents (~6,088 people), outperforming the 52.5% rate registered across Regional Qld. Arthritis and asthma represent the most frequently reported health issues in the area, experienced by 7.4 and 5.9% of residents, respectively, whereas 74.5% of the local population reported no long-term medical conditions, surpassing the 67.6% rate across Regional Qld.
Working-age cohorts exhibit especially robust health profiles with minimal chronic disease. Older residents aged 65 and over make up 22.6% of the population (2,424 people), compared to 20.3% in Regional Qld, with health outcomes among this senior cohort performing strongly against broader Australian benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
38.8% of Benowa residents were born overseas and 26.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 77% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.2%) and Australian (18.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is well established in Benowa, where 26.1% of residents speak a non-English language at home and 38.8% were born overseas. Christianity represents the most widespread religious affiliation, practiced by 51.8% of the local populace. The most pronounced demographic divergence occurs within Judaism, which accounts for 0.5% of the community compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Regarding reported parental ancestry, the three primary heritage groups in Benowa are English at 27.2%, Australian at 18.9% (tracking below the regional benchmark of 26.5%), and Other backgrounds at 11.3%. Distinct variations also appear across other specific backgrounds, with Korean ancestry notably overrepresented at 2.0% (compared to 0.2% regionally), New Zealand at 1.4% (versus 0.9%), and Russian at 0.7% (against 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Benowa is 44, older than 76% of areas nationally. 21.6% 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 in Benowa broadly tracks the regional baseline, showing a maximum deviation from Regional Qld of 5.8 percentage points. The estimated median age stands at 44, matching the 2021 Census outcome while sitting 3 years above the Regional Qld figure of 41 and above the national median of 38 recorded at that Census. Across broad demographic categories, the most distinct transition since the Census has occurred within senior and retiree demographics (65+), rising from 21.1% to an estimated 22.6% of the population. By 2041, seniors and retirees are expected to represent the primary growth driver, increasing by 994 residents (41%) to a total of 3,419.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Benowa
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 | May 2026 5 months ago all 6 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 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 — 216 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,889 at the 2021 Census → 10,728 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 (SAL30235). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.