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Booval has an estimated 2,904 residents, up from 2,723 at the 2021 Census — a change of 181 people, or 6.6%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 63.0% of that increase. That puts 1,708 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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Following an examination of ABS demographic data for the wider region alongside address records validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Booval has a projected population of approximately 2,904 in May 2026. This indicates a growth of 181 people (6.6%) compared to the 2,723 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census. This adjustment is derived from the resident population of 2,904 estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 release of ERP figures and subsequent address verification. With this population level, the local density stands at 1,708 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio found across national locations analysed by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Booval's 6.6% post-census growth rate trails the nationwide benchmark (9.3%) by 2.7 percentage points, showing competitive expansion characteristics. Net gains in the local population were mostly underpinned by overseas arrivals, who accounted for roughly 63.0% of the overall increase in recent times. Projections sourced from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 using a 2022 baseline are utilised by AreaSearch for each SA2 area. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, and for any projections extending past 2032, figures from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used instead. Because these state-level forecasts omit age cohort breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates growth weightings across age groups using proportions from the ABS 2023 Greater Capital Region forecasts which utilize a 2022 base. Future demographic models suggest substantial expansion that ranks in the top nationwide quartile, with SA2 projections indicating the suburb of Booval is set to gain 627 residents by 2041, representing a total rise of 21.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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AreaSearch evaluations of building approvals from the ABS, distributed down from statistical areas, show that the suburb of Booval averages approximately 2 residential approvals annually, amounting to a total of 12 dwellings over the preceding 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 3 approvals have been logged. With an average of 9.7 new residents moving to the locality for each constructed home during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, demand outpaces building volumes, a scenario that typically drives up property prices and buyer competition, while new builds carry an average value of $485,000, suggesting that construction activity is geared toward higher-end, premium properties.
Compared to the broader Greater Brisbane region, building approvals in the suburb of Booval are extremely low, tracking 93.0% under the metropolitan per capita average. This constrained pipeline of new stock generally helps maintain demand and property values for existing residences, even though building volumes have risen recently. The construction rate is also below the national average, indicating a mature market and potential planning barriers. Meanwhile, recent building approvals have consisted entirely of medium and high-density formats. This concentration on compact housing styles provides more affordable options for entering the market, appealing to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This marks a clear transition from the current housing mix of 63.0% detached houses, pointing to a scarcity of vacant land suitable for development alongside changing lifestyle preferences and a need for varied, affordable housing. With about 482 people per approved dwelling, the suburb of Booval presents as a mature market. Projections indicate the suburb of Booval will add 627 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current level, residential supply may not keep pace with population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and supporting upward price trends.
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Development applications around Booval
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AreaSearch tracks 36 current infrastructure and development projects close to Booval, worth an estimated $97.1 billion. 16 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Developments in public infrastructure, major local works, and planning frameworks are key drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has identified a single project expected to influence the local area. Relevant projects include Riverstone Rise Estate, Bundamba Creek Environmental Restoration & Linear Park, Emerald Hill Estate Brassall, and Ipswich Better Bus Network, with details on the most significant initiatives provided below.
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Bundamba Creek Environmental Restoration & Linear Park
A multi-stage environmental restoration program along Bundamba Creek jointly funded by the Australian Government's Urban Rivers and Catchments Program ($3M) and Ipswich City Council ($1M). Works include streambank stabilisation, erosion control, weed removal, native revegetation and habitat enhancement across priority sites including Jack Barkley Park at North Booval. Since September 2024, over 781 metres of creek bank and more than one hectare of riparian land have been restored, with nearly 50,000 native plants installed. The broader program also incorporates Ironpot Creek and Woogaroo Creek.Longer-term plans include creation of a continuous linear park and shared pathway with boardwalks and community recreation areas.
Scenic Views Estate Brassall
Residential development project in Brassall featuring family homes with scenic views. Development includes infrastructure for roads, utilities, and landscaping to support new housing in growing Springfield-Ipswich corridor. Situated just 6km northwest of the Ipswich CBD, enjoying wonderful district views of the surrounding bushland, with great access to the Warrego Highway and Ipswich rail lines.
Ipswich Hospital Expansion Stage 2
A major expansion delivering 200 new beds and a multi-storey acute clinical services building. Key features include a new Emergency Department, six operating theatres, a satellite medical imaging service, and a Central Sterilisation Service Department. Internal fit-outs began on lower levels in late 2025, with major structural work continuing into 2026 to support the fast-growing West Moreton population.
Ipswich Better Bus Network
A three-stage bus network improvement program for Ipswich funded by a $70 million state investment. Stage 1 commenced in November 2025, introducing four new routes (501, 520, 522, 523) and upgrades to existing services, benefiting over 42,300 residents. Stage 2 (late 2026) and Stage 3 (2027) are in planning to extend services to Yamanto, Ripley, and Karalee.
Bundamba Industrial Precinct Expansion
Expansion of the Bundamba Industrial Precinct to deliver new serviced industrial lots, road and utility infrastructure, and improved freight access including integration with the Bundamba Bypass and surrounding transport network. The project continues to be identified by Ipswich City Council as a strategic employment and industrial growth area.
Ripley Valley Estate
Masterplanned residential community by Satterley in the Ripley Valley growth corridor. The estate will deliver around 502 residential lots together with parks, open space and connections to nearby schools, shopping and transport. Land sales and staged civil works continue, with multiple stages actively being released and developed.
Cross Street Kerb and Channel Rehabilitation
Reconstruction of kerb, channel, and road pavement on a section of Cross Street, Raceview. This project is part of Ipswich City Council's 2025-2026 Capital Works Program focused on rehabilitating aging infrastructure in established suburbs. The work includes full pavement reconstruction to improve drainage, road condition, and safety for road users and pedestrians.
North Ipswich Sport and Entertainment Precinct
Stage 1 focuses on the redevelopment of the North Ipswich Reserve, featuring a new contemporary Western Grandstand with a minimum of 2,000 seats, new field lighting, and upgraded player facilities including changerooms and medical rooms. As of May 2026, the project is undergoing community consultation for its formal designation as a Major Sport, Recreation and Entertainment Facility. This first phase is a critical step toward the long-term vision of a 12,000-seat boutique rectangular stadium to support the Brisbane 2032 Olympic legacy.
1,310 residents of Booval are employed, from a labour force of 1,428. Unemployment sits at 8.3%, with participation at 57.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,529, about 122% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 Booval features a diverse workforce containing a mix of professional and manual labor roles, with a strong representation of essential services, an unemployment level of 8.3%, and an estimated job growth rate of 12.6% over the prior year according to AreaSearch aggregated data. As of March 2026, 1,310 local residents are employed, though the unemployment rate sits 3.9% higher than the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.3%, indicating potential for labor market improvements, while the participation rate remains low at 57.2% compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane. Census data indicates that a modest 12.1% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been affected by pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. The suburb of Booval shows a strong concentration in manufacturing, with local employment ratios reaching 1.5 times the wider regional baseline. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for only 4.1% of the local workforce compared to 8.9% in Greater Brisbane. The ratio of 0.9 employed persons for every local resident at the Census indicates a solid local job market. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader region shows that in the 12 months leading to March 2026, the count of employed residents rose by 12.6% while the overall labor force grew by 9.6%, which helped lower the unemployment rate by 2.5 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.2% and the labor force expand by 3.4%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future local demand patterns can be contextualized using national employment forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sectors will grow at different rates. Applying these national industry trends directly to the local job mix indicates that employment for residents in the suburb of Booval would grow by 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, noting that this is a direct weighting projection and does not account for local population changes.
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Median household income in Booval is $994 a week (about $52,000 a year), with median personal income at $595 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,564 a year against an average of $49,209. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the most recent postcode ATO figures released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Booval have a median income of $44,564 and an average income of $49,209. These figures sit below national averages, and compare to a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799 across Greater Brisbane. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes would be approximately $49,626 (median) and $54,799 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census places household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Booval between the 3rd and 11th percentiles nationwide.
Income distribution statistics show that 28.9% of the population (839 people) earn weekly amounts in the $400 - 799 bracket, contrasting with regional trends where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is most common at 33.3%. With 41.0% of residents earning less than $800 weekly, the community faces notable income constraints that impact local retail spending. Affordability pressures are highly pronounced, with residents retaining only 78.1% of their income, which ranks in the 3rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Booval had 1,241 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 63% detached houses and 15% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 54% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $265 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 26.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Housing profiles in the suburb of Booval at the time of the latest Census consisted of 63.4% separate houses and 36.6% alternative housing types including semi-detached options, units, and other dwellings, compared to metropolitan Brisbane where houses make up 73.5% and alternative options account for 26.5%. Home ownership in the suburb of Booval is lower than the metropolitan Brisbane average, standing at 21.3%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with a mortgage (25.0%) or rented (53.7%). The median mortgage repayment of $1,300 monthly was lower than the metropolitan Brisbane average, while the median weekly rental cost was $265, compared to metropolitan averages of $1,863 and $380 respectively.
On a national scale, mortgage payments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent costs are below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Booval counted 1,241 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,323 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 15% are couples with children, fewer than in 94% of areas nationally, against 19% couples without children. 44% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise 50.8% of local households, consisting of couples with children (14.7%), couples without children (18.9%), and single parent arrangements (15.3%). Non-family households account for the remaining 49.2%, made up of single person households (44.2%) and group households (4.6%). The median household size of 2.0 residents is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.4% of adults in Booval hold a university qualification, including 11.6% with a bachelor degree and 2.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.9% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 540 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,024 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The local community experiences educational challenges, with university completion rates (16.4%) tracking well below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This gap highlights both an educational shortfall and an opportunity for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 11.6%, followed by postgraduate studies (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational and technical training is common, with 36.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.7%) and certificates (27.9%). Enrollment rates in formal education are high, with 26.6% of local residents actively studying.
This cohort includes 9.0% attending primary school, 7.7% in high school, and 4.8% enrolled in tertiary courses.
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Public transport in Booval reaches 19 stops on 61 routes, timetabled for about 2,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport networks in the suburb of Booval include 19 active transit stops comprising both rail and bus connections. These stops are served by 61 distinct routes, which combine to support 1,992 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility levels are good, with residents living an average of 207 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the locality, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 82%, followed by trains at 9%. Average car ownership is 0.8 vehicles per household, which is below the wider metropolitan average.
A lower proportion of residents work from home, sitting at 12.1% during the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 settings. Service frequency averages 284 daily runs across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 104 weekly runs per transit stop.
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51.4% of residents in Booval report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 96% of areas nationally. 12.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.7 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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Evaluations by AreaSearch regarding mortality and the presence of chronic illnesses indicate notable health challenges in the suburb of Booval, affecting both younger and older resident cohorts, while the proportion of people with private health insurance is low at approximately 47% of the population (~1,356 individuals). This compares to a private coverage rate of 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma were the most prevalent health issues in the area, affecting 15.6 and 11.3% of residents respectively. Conversely, 51.4% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
The working-age cohort faces notable health challenges, marked by elevated rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 20.6% of the population (598 people), exceeding the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 15.1%. Health outcomes for seniors show some difficulties, with national performance metrics generally mirroring those of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Booval is largely Australian-born, at 84.6% of residents, with 6.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.6%) and Australian (26.2%). 4.2% 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 show the area ranks below average, with citizens making up 86.2% of residents, 84.6% born in Australia, and 93.3% using English as their sole home language. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, representing 51.6% of local residents. The most pronounced religious overrepresentation occurs in Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. In terms of ancestral backgrounds, the three largest groups in the suburb of Booval are English (29.6%), Australian (26.2%), and Irish (9.4%). There are also notable differences in the proportions of other ethnic ancestries: German ancestry is high at 6.4% of the population (compared to 4.2% regionally), Samoan sits at 0.9% (compared to 0.9% regionally), and Scottish ancestry accounts for 9.2% (compared to 7.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Booval is 43. 24.6% 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 median age of 43 in the suburb of Booval is higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the national figure of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket is well represented at 13.6% compared to the Greater Brisbane average, while children aged 5 - 14 make up a smaller proportion at 8.7%. Post-2021 Census figures show the 15 to 24 cohort grew from 10.8% to 11.8% of the population, whereas the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 10.1% to 8.7%. Demographic models for 2041 suggest major age shifts will occur.
The 75 to 84 cohort is projected to expand by 71% (136 people), growing from 191 to 328. Combined cohorts aged 65 and over will make up 55% of all population growth, highlighting the aging profile of the suburb. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 age brackets are expected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Booval
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 | Nov 2025 9 months ago all 1 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 Nov 2025. | ||
| 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,723 at the 2021 Census → 2,904 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 (SAL30332). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.