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Bohle Plains has an estimated 5,589 residents, up from 3,989 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,600 people, or 40.1%. Growth has averaged 6.9% a year over five years, faster than 96% of areas nationally. 545 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 62.0% of that increase. That puts 176 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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Drawing from analyses of ABS population adjustments in the surrounding area alongside address validations performed by AreaSearch since the Census, the resident count for the suburb of Bohle Plains is projected to be 5,589 in May 2026. This indicates a growth of 1,600 residents (40.1%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 3,989 individuals. This projection is derived from the figure of 5,337 estimated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ERP release from the ABS, supplemented by 545 validated new addresses since the Census date. Such a population size results in a density of 176 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and room for potential expansion.
The 40.1% expansion of the suburb of Bohle Plains since the 2021 census outpaced the SA4 region (7.1%) and the SA3 area, establishing it as a regional growth leader. The expansion was primarily fueled by interstate arrivals, which represented roughly 62.0% of the overall population gains, though natural increase and overseas migration also contributed positively. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 as a base) are applied to each SA2 region. For locations lacking this data, or for periods past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (based on 2021 data) are used. Since state-level projections lack age breakdown details, AreaSearch allocates growth weightings across age groups based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 data). Demographic forecasts suggest significant growth that ranks in the top quartile for non-metropolitan zones nationwide, with the suburb of Bohle Plains projected to add 1,355 residents by 2041 under aggregated SA2 projections, representing a total increase of 19.7% over the 16 years.
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458 new dwellings have been approved in Bohle Plains over the past five years, an average of 91 a year. That places the area in the 96th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 16 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 92 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 206, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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AreaSearch's evaluation of building approvals indicates that the suburb of Bohle Plains averages approximately 91 new residential approvals annually. This includes 458 home approvals over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, and 189 approvals recorded during FY-26 so far. Because an average of 3.3 new inhabitants arrived for every home built between FY-21 and FY-25, demand remains higher than supply, which typically supports value appreciation and heightened competition, with new dwellings constructed at an average cost of $391,000. Additionally, commercial development approvals reached $4.9 million during this financial year, highlighting the residential focus of the community.
Per resident, the suburb of Bohle Plains registers 396.0% more new residential approvals compared to the Rest of Qld, offering prospective purchasers numerous options. This level sits significantly higher than the nationwide average, demonstrating robust builder confidence. Furthermore, new building activity has consisted entirely of single detached houses, preserving the established low-density landscape and catering to families desiring space. Having approximately 53 individuals per dwelling approval, the suburb of Bohle Plains exhibits typical attributes of a growth locality. Projections indicate that the suburb of Bohle Plains will welcome 1,103 new inhabitants by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations. Current building trends suggest that the incoming supply of homes will comfortably satisfy this demand, creating favorable buying opportunities and potentially supporting population expansion beyond current forecasts.
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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 Bohle Plains, worth an estimated $965 million. A further 42 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.1 billion. 17 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and retail. 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, planning initiatives, and major projects represent key drivers of regional performance. In total, AreaSearch has identified 11 developments likely to influence the area. Principal projects include Living Gems Harris Crossing, The Reserve Estate, Harris Crossing Estate, and Kirwan Health Campus Expansion, with the main relevant details provided below.
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Living Gems Harris Crossing
A $210 million, 295-home gated over-50s land lease lifestyle resort on 13.6 hectares in Bohle Plains, Townsville. Features architect-designed Country Club and Summer House with $16 million in facilities including resort-style pools, bowling alley, gymnasium, undercover lawn bowls, golf simulator, yoga space, workshop, alfresco dining, barbecues, dog run, tennis court, pickleball court, and RV parking. Homes offer 2-bedroom and 2-bedroom plus multipurpose room configurations with open-plan living and spacious alfresco areas. Development approved by Townsville City Council on 21 May 2025.Construction is in full swing with earthworks complete, civil works advancing and villa slabs being poured. First residents expected mid-2026, with 54% of Stage 1 already sold.
The Reserve Estate
A masterplanned residential community featuring 221 lots across 25.41 hectares of natural bushland. Developed by Urbex and The Lancini Group, The Reserve offers spacious level allotments with modern amenities, landscaped parklands, walking trails, and convenient access to shopping, schools, and entertainment. The estate is designed for connected family living with direct access off Shaw Road and close proximity to the Townsville Ring Road.
Harris Crossing Estate
An 800-home masterplanned residential community along the Bohle River in Bohle Plains, part of the larger 4800-lot Greater Ascot development. Features include North Queensland's first Disc Golf Course with 18 holes, shared walking and cycling paths, playgrounds, childcare facilities, and over 70 hectares of landscaped parkland. The estate includes new land releases with home sites from 300sqm to 1012sqm. Living Gems is also developing a $210 million over-50s lifestyle resort within Harris Crossing with 295 homes, expected to commence construction in late 2025.
Kalynda Chase Estate
A fully completed 1700-lot masterplanned residential community spanning 161 hectares in Townsville. Developed over 16 years from 2005 to 2021, the estate is now home to over 3,300 residents. The community features 28 hectares of landscaped parks and playgrounds (20% open space), the Townsville Regional Tennis Centre with 10 international standard courts, and a convenience centre. The development emphasizes connectivity, with every street providing access to open space and parkland, while remaining close to established amenities including schools, hospital, library, and the Riverway Complex.
Kirwan Health Campus Expansion
A 45.2 million dollar expansion of the Kirwan Health Campus involving the construction of a new two-storey Green Star-rated building and refurbishment of existing facilities. The project doubles the capacity for oral health services and significantly expands pre-natal and post-natal midwifery clinics. Key features include a new chiller plant, a 120-bay car park, and upgraded TeleHealth infrastructure to support clinical services for the growing North Queensland population.
Willowbank Estate
Residential land estate by Parkside Land on Willowbank Drive at the top end of Kirwan, adjacent to the Tropics Golf Club and Willows golf course precinct, within the City of Townsville. The estate integrates over 50 hectares of formal and informal parkland with an extensive network of bike, walking, and bushland hiking trails, plus cricket fields, a basketball court, and children's playgrounds. A new limited land release is being brought to market, with the developer's official estate page confirming a premium elevated position offering mountain views.Expressions of interest are open for the new stage after the estate's earlier release sold out.
Kirwan Police Complex
A state-of-the-art police facility in Kirwan, Townsville, on the site of the former North Queensland Cowboys Stadium (Willows Sports Complex). Stage 1 ($45 million) includes new Kirwan Police Station, PoliceLink call centre, Domestic Family Violence & Vulnerable Persons Unit, High Risk Team, Youth Co-Responder Team, Tactical Crime Squad, Rapid Action and Patrol Group, and Stronger Communities Early Action Group. Expected completion mid-2025. Stage 2 ($100 million) will include nation-leading North Queensland Police Academy with purpose-built education and training facilities, multiple classrooms, specialised operational and scenario-based training, physical training spaces, and Townsville Dog Squad.Constructed by FKG Group.
Greater Ascot Estate
Greater Ascot is a masterplanned residential community by Parkside Development in Shaw, Townsville. The project is progressing through staged construction and is planned to ultimately accommodate more than 2,000 homes together with extensive parks, open space, walking and cycling paths, schools and a future town centre. The first stage of the proposed town centre, including childcare, service station, food and beverage outlets and specialty services, has entered the development approval process while residential stages continue to be delivered.
2,861 residents of Bohle Plains are employed, from a labour force of 2,901. Unemployment sits at 1.3%, with participation at 71.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% 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 4,378, about 78% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Bohle Plains features a qualified workforce with strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of only 1.3%, and consistent employment levels over the prior year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,861, with an unemployment rate 2.6% below the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, and participation rates significantly higher at 71.5% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a small proportion of residents, 4.4%, worked from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic lockdowns. The resident workforce is largely employed in public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Public administration & safety is highly represented, with local employment concentration standing at 4.3 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is minimally represented, accounting for 0.1% of employment compared to 4.5% across the region. Local job opportunities appear limited relative to the resident workforce size, as shown by the comparison of local workers to employed residents. Data from SALM and the ABS indicates that over the 12 months ending March 2026, the local workforce grew by 0.2% while total employment fell by 0.0%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. In comparison, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% rise in employment, a 0.3% increase in the workforce, and a 0.1 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide context for future demand trends in the suburb of Bohle Plains. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry profile. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry mix suggests local employment could expand by 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, representing a basic weighting extrapolation rather than a local population forecast.
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Median household income in Bohle Plains is $2,329 a week (about $121,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,130 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,442 a year against an average of $69,506. 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 records from the financial year 2023 reveal that taxpayers in the suburb of Bohle Plains had a median income of $61,442 and an average income of $69,506. These figures stand slightly above the national average and compare to $53,146 and $66,593 in Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the financial year 2023, estimated incomes would be approximately $68,422 for the median and $77,402 for the average as of March 2026. Census findings place household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Bohle Plains in the upper tier, between the 84th and 87th percentiles nationwide.
Income distribution is concentrated in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which contains 50.6% of residents (2,828 people), whereas 31.7% of the regional population falls into this bracket. Housing costs absorb 13.8% of income, strong earnings position residents in the 86th percentile for disposable income, and the SEIFA index places the area in the 7th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bohle Plains had 1,373 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 44% rented and 14% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 15.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data shows that the housing mix in the suburb of Bohle Plains consists of 94.7% detached houses and 5.3% other home types, such as apartments and townhouses, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Bohle Plains stood at 14.2%, which is lower than the regional rate, with the remaining dwellings occupied by mortgage holders (42.1%) or tenants (43.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,733 was higher than the Regional Qld median of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $350 compared to $345 regionally.
Compared to the national averages, mortgage costs in the suburb of Bohle Plains are lower than the Australian figure of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bohle Plains counted 1,373 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,924 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 82% of areas nationally, against 32% couples without children. 12% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 84.7% of households in the suburb of Bohle Plains, consisting of couples with children (41.4%), couples without children (32.0%), and single parent families (9.8%). Non-family households account for 15.3% of the total, with lone person households at 12.3% and group housing at 3.3%. The median household occupancy of 2.8 individuals exceeds the regional average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.6% of adults in Bohle Plains hold a university qualification, including 17.3% with a bachelor degree and 2.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 29.6% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational attainment in the suburb of Bohle Plains is lower than regional averages, with 22.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationwide. This indicates opportunities for further educational growth. Among university graduates, Bachelor degrees are most common at 17.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 40.4% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (29.6%). A high proportion of residents are engaged in studies, with 33.1% of the population enrolled in education.
This group includes 12.1% attending primary schools, 7.4% in high schools, and 6.4% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Bohle Plains means driving: households keep an average of 1.8 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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Public transport services in the suburb of Bohle Plains consist of 6 active bus stops. These stops are served by 1 routes, which provide 66 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 361 meters from their nearest stop. The area is primarily residential, and most workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary transport method for 96% of commuters. Household car ownership averages 1.8 vehicles, which is above the regional average. A low 4.4% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic restrictions.
Services run at an average frequency of 9 trips daily across all routes, which translates to approximately 11 trips per week at each individual stop.
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74.7% of residents in Bohle Plains report no long-term health condition. 3.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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 metrics point to below-average outcomes in the suburb of Bohle Plains, based on analyses of mortality and chronic illness rates. The prevalence of common conditions among the general public is average, though higher than the national rate for older demographics. Private health insurance is common, covering approximately 55% of the population (~3,059 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld. Asthma and mental health issues are the most frequent diagnoses, affecting 7.8% and 9.3% of inhabitants respectively, while 74.7% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Residents under 65 show better health profiles than average. Seniors aged 65 and older represent 7.5% of the population (419 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld level of 20.4%. Health profiles for these older residents show some difficulties, ranking lower nationally than the rest of the community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bohle Plains is largely Australian-born, at 85.1% of residents, with 9.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.2%) and English (27.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics in the suburb of Bohle Plains are below average, with 85.1% of the population born in Australia, 93.4% holding citizenship, and 90.5% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 52.6% of residents. The most noticeable deviation from regional averages is in Judaism, which is practiced by 0.1% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental birthplaces, the most common ancestries in the suburb of Bohle Plains are Australian (31.2%), English (27.3%), and Scottish (7.6%). Other ancestral lines show specific variations, including Sri Lankan background at 0.3% (compared to 0.1% regionally), South Australian at 0.5% (compared to 0.5%), and Italian heritage at 3.8% (compared to 2.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bohle Plains is 27, younger than 99% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 42.0% 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 in the suburb of Bohle Plains is 27 years, which is substantially younger than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national median of 38. Compared to the region, there is a higher proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (26.7%) and a lower percentage aged 55 - 64 (4.4%). The 25 - 34 cohort size is higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since 2021, younger residents have driven the median age down by 1.3 years to 27. The 25 to 34 age bracket rose from 23.3% to 26.7% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 14.5% to 15.9%.
Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 9.3% to 6.2%, and the 55 to 64 group declined from 6.2% to 4.4%. Projections for 2041 show significant demographic changes, with the 25 to 34 group expected to grow by 388 people (26%) from 1,492 to 1,881, while the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 groups are expected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bohle Plains
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 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 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 — 545 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,989 at the 2021 Census → 5,589 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 (SAL30300). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.