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Blacks Beach has an estimated 4,375 residents, up from 4,153 at the 2021 Census — a change of 222 people, or 5.3%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 46.0% of that increase. That puts 710 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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In the suburb of Blacks Beach, the population is estimated at approximately 4,375 as of Aug 2026, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS population updates with new addresses verified post-Census. Comparing this with the 4,153 residents recorded at the 2021 Census reveals an expansion of 222 people (5.3%). This adjustment stems from an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) figure of 4,312 derived from the ABS June 2025 release alongside 6 validated new addresses logged after the Census date. Consequently, population density sits at 710 persons per square kilometer, matching typical benchmarks across AreaSearch study locations.
Over the preceding ten years, the suburb of Blacks Beach delivered steady expansion with a 1.1% compound annual growth rate that exceeded the surrounding SA3 area. Natural increase was the primary catalyst, generating about 46.0% of recent population additions, while overseas migration and interstate migration likewise delivered positive contributions. SA2-level projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia (issued in 2024 with a 2022 baseline) form the foundation of AreaSearch demographic modelling. For periods beyond 2032 or areas outside that dataset, SA2 forecasts from the Queensland State Government (released in 2023 using 2021 data) are used instead. Because the state series lacks age breakdown details, proportional adjustments matching the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 from 2022 data) are applied to each demographic group. Looking ahead, the suburb of Blacks Beach is positioned in the upper quartile of regional non-metropolitan locations across the country, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an addition of 1,607 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative 35.3% expansion across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
50 new dwellings have been approved in Blacks Beach over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That is 2.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 8, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Examining ABS residential building approval figures apportioned from statistical areas, AreaSearch calculates that Blacks Beach has averaged approximately 10 new residential approvals annually, amounting to around 50 dwellings across the last 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 8 approvals have been registered. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average intake of 2.8 new residents per home per year highlights healthy residential demand underpinning local valuations, with incoming properties carrying an average construction value of $457,000 in line with wider regional norms. Non-residential activity remains modest, with $1.7 million in commercial approvals logged during the current financial year, reinforcing a predominantly residential building profile.
Per capita residential building volumes in Blacks Beach sit at roughly 75% of the rate recorded across Rest of Qld and rank within the 27th percentile across the nation, constraining housing choices while bolstering interest in established stock. Running below the broader Australian standard, this subdued pace underscores the mature state of the local market and potential planning constraints. Furthermore, recent development is entirely comprised of freestanding houses, reinforcing low-density family-oriented housing suited to buyers prioritizing space. A ratio of 541 people per approved dwelling highlights an unhurried, low-intensity development climate. Long-term demographic models indicate that Blacks Beach will add 1,544 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. If dwelling construction continues at its current subdued trajectory, supply may fail to keep pace with demand, heightening buyer competition and placing upward pressure on property values.
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 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Blacks Beach, worth an estimated $16 million. A further 45 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.72 billion. 21 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and sports & recreation. 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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Major infrastructure developments, planning frameworks, and capital projects play a pivotal role in shaping local community growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 9 strategic initiatives likely to influence the area. Key developments include the Solana Lifestyle Resort Northern Beaches Mackay, Blacks Beach Shopping Precinct, Camilleri Street District Park Upgrade, and the Northern Beaches Community Hub, with the prominent projects outlined below.
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Blacks Beach Shopping Precinct
A 5.7ha mixed-use development featuring the Allied Village healthcare hub and a 126-place childcare centre. The precinct includes a GP practice, pharmacy, veterinary clinic, allied health services, and a convenience store. The project also incorporates 16 residential lots and received council recognition for its role in supporting the growth of Mackays Northern Beaches, with active construction on surrounding infrastructure as of mid-2026.
Camilleri Street District Park Upgrade
Multi-stage upgrade to a district park in Blacks Beach delivering a youth hub with a skate park, pump track, half basketball court, and hit-up wall. Recent upgrades include a formalised entry off Camilleri Street, concrete perimeter pathways, shade trees, seating, an elevated micromesh boardwalk, new amenities, a dog park, and picnic areas to improve accessibility and community connectivity.
Slater Avenue Childcare and Retail Precinct
DA-approved mixed-use precinct at 241 Slater Avenue featuring a 126-place childcare centre and a 1,095 sqm retail, medical, and allied health commercial centre. Situated on a 4,755 sqm site in a high-growth corridor adjacent to a new residential subdivision.
Solana Lifestyle Resort Northern Beaches Mackay
Over 50s land lease lifestyle resort in Mackay's Northern Beaches featuring single level homes and a central Livewell Centre with indoor and outdoor pools, gym, cinema, library, bowls green, tennis and BBQ areas. Stage 1 sold out; Stage 2 and 3 selling with civil works and home construction underway.
Northern Beaches Community Hub
The Northern Beaches Community Hub is a multi-stage civic and recreation project developed by Mackay Regional Council in partnership with the Australian Government. Located at 10 Badyari Yalu Road in Rural View, Stage 1A delivers an undercover multi-purpose sporting court, nature play areas, and parklands. Subsequent phases will introduce a district library, multi-purpose community rooms, and a cafe to create a central social hub for the Northern Beaches community.
Northern Beaches Community Hub
A multi-stage community infrastructure project serving Mackay's fastest-growing northern suburbs. Stage 1A is complete with a multi-purpose undercover court and nature play areas. Stage 1B is under construction and will feature a library, meeting rooms, and cafe space, with future stages including an aquatic facility.
Somerset Park Estate
Masterplanned house and land estate in Andergrove, 5km north of Mackay CBD, delivering 120 fully serviced lots plus an additional 90 townhouses across multiple stages. Stage 3 lots are titled and largely built out, including a completed luxury prototype home on Chester Crescent, while Stage 4 has released new lots on Challen Way, with several standalone homes under expression of interest through builder CJ Smith Homes. RM Developments has been appointed to deliver the final three stages on behalf of a private investor, with Palmview Homes building house and land packages and Blacks Real Estate handling lot sales.
Andergrove Lifestyle Community Retirement Village
A 111-unit retirement village approved by Mackay Regional Council for two adjoining parcels of land in Andergrove totaling approximately 3.5 hectares. The development includes 111 two-bedroom units, a two-bedroom manager's residence, a community centre, a boules green, an exercise station, and footpaths, aimed at providing housing for seniors. The development application was originally lodged in 2018 and was approved by council eight years later, subject to 2.4 million AUD in infrastructure charges payable to council.Pre-existing infrastructure on the site, including an existing house, must be demolished prior to construction.
2,366 residents of Blacks Beach are employed, from a labour force of 2,441. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 73.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,277, about 75% 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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Blacks Beach features a capable labour force underpinned by robust representation across manufacturing and industrial trades, accompanied by a low 3.1% unemployment rate and 2.5% employment growth over the past year per AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents total 2,366, keeping local unemployment 0.8% below the 3.9% recorded for Regional Qld. Workforce engagement is elevated at 73.8% compared to 64.2% across Regional Qld. Census records indicate that 4.3% of workers performed their duties from home, though period-specific Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind. Retail trade, health care & social assistance, and mining constitute the primary fields of employment for local residents.
Mining represents a key concentration, employing a proportion 3.5 times that of the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.5% of employment against 4.5% across the wider region. Comparing resident worker counts against the local working population at the Census reveals that on-site commercial job opportunities within the immediate boundary remain relatively contained. Synthesising ABS and SALM statistical data, the twelve months to March 2026 saw local employment rise by 2.5% against a 3.9% expansion in the labour force, lifting the unemployment rate by 1.3 percentage points. Across Regional Qld over the same period, employment expanded by 0.1%, the workforce rose 0.3%, and unemployment lifted by 0.1 percentage points. Looking forward, national employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context for local workforce trajectory across five-year and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, total employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories diverge by sector. Applying these industry weightings to the Blacks Beach occupational profile indicates potential local employment gains of 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (a basic weighted projection that excludes local population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Blacks Beach is $2,013 a week (about $105,000 a year), with median personal income at $949 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,840 a year against an average of $82,323. 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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Financial year 2023 ATO tax metrics aggregated by AreaSearch place resident earnings in the suburb of Blacks Beach at an elevated level nationally. Taxpayers in the suburb of Blacks Beach recorded a median income of $65,840 alongside an average income of $82,323, surpassing the respective benchmarks for Regional Qld of $53,146 and $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $73,319 (median) and $91,675 (average) as of March 2026. Across household, family and individual tiers, Census earnings align near the 69th percentile nationwide.
A substantial 37.5% of local earners (1,640 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, closely mirroring the 31.7% observed across the wider metropolitan region. While accommodation costs account for 16.5% of income, strong earning capacity sustains disposable income at the 65th percentile, with the area ranking in the 4th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Blacks Beach had 1,310 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 1% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 54% rented and 16% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month, a total housing cost higher than 76% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.9%. 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, standalone houses made up 86.1% of the Blacks Beach housing stock, with remaining dwellings such as townhouses, apartments and 'other' dwellings accounting for 13.9%, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings across Regional Qld. Outright home ownership sat below the broader regional standard at 15.8%, with 29.9% of properties held under a mortgage and 54.3% occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage repayments stood at $1,733 compared to $1,655 in Regional Qld, while median weekly rent was $390 against $345 regionally. Relative to national figures, local mortgage obligations sit beneath the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs exceed the national mark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Blacks Beach counted 1,310 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,380 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 16% 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 constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 80.0%, consisting of 35.5% couples with children, 25.7% couples without children, and 17.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 20.0%, comprising 16.3% single-person dwellings and 4.1% group residences. The local median household size of 2.8 persons exceeds the Regional Qld benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.9% of adults in Blacks Beach hold a university qualification, including 12.1% with a bachelor degree and 3.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 93% of areas nationally. A further 33.9% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary qualification levels present an opportunity for targeted improvement, with 16.9% of local residents holding a university degree compared to the Australian benchmark of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees form the largest share at 12.1%, with postgraduate qualifications at 3.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational education represents a significant strength, with 44.5% of individuals aged 15+ possessing technical credentials, divided between certificates (33.9%) and advanced diplomas (10.6%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the community, with 36.8% of residents participating in education. This cohort comprises 15.0% attending primary school, 10.8% in secondary schooling, and 3.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Blacks Beach means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 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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Local public transport network assessments show 3 active stops situated in Blacks Beach offering bus services. These facilities are connected by 1 individual routes that generate 98 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport connectivity is moderate, with residents residing an average of 569 meters from the closest boarding point. Commuters predominantly travel outward by private vehicle, which constitutes 95% of journeys, supported by an average of 1.6 vehicles per household. Work from home uptake stood at 4.3% at the 2021 Census, which may reflect prevailing COVID-19 settings. Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 14 trips per day across the network, corresponding to roughly 32 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.8% of residents in Blacks Beach report no long-term health condition. 3.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.8% 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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General health indicators for Blacks Beach align well with national benchmarks based on AreaSearch assessments of chronic conditions and mortality rates. Prevalences of common ailments across older and younger cohorts remain typical, while private health insurance coverage is notably strong, held by approximately 60% of residents (2,617 people) compared to 52.5% throughout Regional Qld. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions, recorded among 7.4% and 8.5 of the population, respectively, while 74.8% of individuals reported no chronic medical conditions compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Residents aged under 65 display favorable health metrics.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 10.4% of the community (454 people), notably beneath the 20.3% observed across Regional Qld, with senior health indicators outperforming broader national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Blacks Beach is largely Australian-born, at 83.3% of residents, with 7.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.2%) and Australian (28.0%). 5.2% 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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Cultural diversity metrics for Blacks Beach sit beneath national norms, with Australian-born residents accounting for 83.3% of the community, citizens comprising 82.8%, and 93.0% speaking solely English at home. Christianity represents the leading faith, adhered to by 48.8% of people in Blacks Beach relative to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental lineage, the three most prominent ancestry groups are English (29.2%), Australian (28.0%), and Other (7.4%). Furthermore, distinct cultural representations emerge across specific backgrounds: South Australian ancestry accounts for 1.6% of residents (against 0.5% regionally), Maori heritage stands at 1.1% (compared to 0.8%), and Australian Aboriginal background represents 5.2% (versus 3.9% across the region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Blacks Beach is 31, younger than 93% of areas nationally. 31.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The suburb of Blacks Beach exhibits a pronounced demographic concentration of young families. As at August 2026, children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 37.9% of the population versus 29.6% across Regional Qld, while the retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) comprise 10.4% compared to 20.4% regionally. The estimated median age in the suburb of Blacks Beach sits at 31 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure, while remaining 10 years below the Regional Qld median of 41 and lower than the national median of 38 from the same Census.
Since the Census, the share of retiree and elderly cohorts increased from 7.5% to an estimated 10.4%. Moving towards 2041, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) will record the largest numeric expansion, rising by 603 (44%) to 1,972 residents, while retiree and elderly cohorts will register the fastest percentage rise, climbing 65% to 749 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Blacks Beach
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 6 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,153 at the 2021 Census → 4,375 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 (SAL30277). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.