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Boronia Heights has an estimated 8,992 residents, up from 8,175 at the 2021 Census — a change of 817 people, or 10.0%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 82.0% of that increase. That puts 2,111 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to investigations of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region, combined with fresh location markers verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Boronia Heights has an estimated residency of 8,992 individuals as of May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 817 people (10.0%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 8,175 individuals. The variation is calculated from a resident base of 8,297, projected by AreaSearch using the most recent ERP statistics from the ABS (June 2025) along with 25 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This headcount translates to a density of 2,110 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical density across national regions monitored by AreaSearch. The 10.0% expansion in the suburb of Boronia Heights since the 2021 census outpaced the countrywide benchmark (9.3%), placing it among the faster-growing localities in the territory. Demographic gains in the district were mostly driven by relocations from other states, accounting for roughly 82.0% of total growth in recent times, though natural increase and arrival of overseas migrants also remained positive. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 district. For SA2 territories lacking this coverage, and for any timeframe past-2032, projections published in 2023 by the Queensland State Government using 2021 figures are implemented. These state-level forecasts omit detailed age brackets; consequently, AreaSearch allocates growth weightings across age cohorts using the ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (published in 2023, with a 2022 baseline). Based on these anticipated demographic transitions, the suburb of Boronia Heights is expected to experience major gains that rank in the top 10 percent nationwide, with the population projected to expand by 3,447 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2-level forecasts, representing a 30.6% rise over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
201 new dwellings have been approved in Boronia Heights over the past five years, an average of 40 a year. That is 4.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 49 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 88% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 58, 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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Evaluations of ABS building consent statistics by AreaSearch indicate that Boronia Heights averages roughly 40 residential approvals annually, with a total of 201 dwellings approved over the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 54 approvals recorded during the current FY-26. Given that an average of 1.1 new occupants settled per completed residence over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the relationship between housing supply and demand appears balanced, yielding stable conditions, though recent figures indicate a shift to -7.4 individuals per home over the past 2 financial years, pointing to a more balanced market.
Newly approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $361,000. Additionally, non-residential approvals worth $6.3 million were registered in the current financial year, highlighting the dominantly residential footprint of the locality. In comparison to Greater Brisbane, building activity in Boronia Heights is extremely low, sitting at 71.0% below the regional per capita benchmark. This constrained flow of new housing generally underpins demand and supports valuations for pre-existing properties. Recent building permits show that 88.0% of developments are detached houses, with the remaining 12.0% consisting of multi-unit dwellings or townhouses, which maintains the traditional low-density neighborhood structure favored by families wanting space. Reflecting a highly established real estate market, there are approximately 559 residents for every dwelling approval in the locality. Looking forward, the population is anticipated to expand by 2,752 residents through to 2041 based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If the current pace of building continues, the local housing supply might struggle to keep up with demographic growth, which could increase competition among buyers and put upward pressure on prices.
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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Boronia Heights, worth an estimated $1 million. A further 62 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $87.1 billion. 26 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Developments in public works, major construction projects, and zoning plans can significantly alter the performance of a property market. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 9 key projects that are expected to influence this locality. Primary developments include Madison Park Estate, Park Ridge Village, Park Lane Reserve (Formerly Park Ridge Master Planned Community), and the Whetton Park Playground and Shelter Replacement, with details provided below on the most significant works.
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Park Ridge Village
Park Ridge Village is a neighborhood retail destination located at the intersection of Park Ridge Road and Chambers Flat Road. The development provides approximately 4,500 square meters of retail space, featuring a full-line supermarket anchor, specialty stores, and food and beverage outlets. It is designed as a roadside retail hub to serve the rapidly expanding residential population in the Logan local government area.
Boronia Estate, 71-75 Short Street
Boronia Estate at 71-75 Short Street, Boronia Heights is a small infill subdivision approved by Logan City Council as a reconfiguring of one lot into 19 lots with dual occupancy (auxiliary unit) building envelopes (ref COM/46/2018 and related operational works OW-24/2020). The project is being marketed as Boronia Estate, a collection of 17 premium house and land lots in a co-living focused estate close to local schools, shops and health services. Land registration occurred in 2021 and house and land packages are being delivered by Skyhold Property with Gallery Homes as the primary builder, meaning civil works are complete and home construction is underway or progressing toward completion across the estate.
Whetton Park Playground and Shelter Replacement
Logan City Council is upgrading Whetton Park in Boronia Heights with replacement of the existing playground and picnic shelter, new seating and landscaping, and other asset renewals to improve safety and amenity for local families. The project is being delivered in the 2024-25 financial year following award of a construction contract to Interface Landscapes in January 2025, with works expected to be completed in 2025.
Loganlea Station and Park 'n' Ride Relocation
Joint Australian and Queensland Government project to relocate Loganlea station about 500m south opposite Logan Hospital and upgrade the park 'n' ride. The new station will improve access to Logan Hospital, Loganlea TAFE and Loganlea State High School, with ramps, stairs, lifts, a pedestrian overpass, raised platforms, lighting, CCTV, real-time passenger information, bus stops, kiss 'n' ride, bicycle parking and provision for future Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail expansion. Major construction is underway and completion is targeted for 2027, subject to conditions.
Ember by Azure
A residential development by Azure comprising 74 three and four-bedroom terrace homes. The gated community features communal amenities known as AClub, including a 20-metre wet-edge pool, a kids splash pool, sun lounges, and shaded cabanas. The development is located in Augustine Heights, part of the Greater Springfield growth corridor, and is being built by Azure Build.
Boronia Bushland Reserve Playground Upgrade
Upgrade of the playground and picnic area within Boronia Bushland Reserve, delivering a new nature themed play tower, swings, nature play elements, refurbished shelters, improved paths and safer access for the local community.
Park Lane Reserve (Formerly Park Ridge Master Planned Community)
A 185-lot residential subdivision co-developed by GDM Property and Choice Homes, located in Logan Reserve (formerly marketed more broadly as Park Ridge). The community offers house and land packages and includes a new park and recreation facilities. Stage 3A is currently being sold with a proposed registration date of December 10, 2025.
Greenbank Heights Estate
Boutique subdivision near Harvest Rise delivering around 50 titled residential lots plus a drainage lot. Civil works are complete and home building is underway, with turnkey house and land packages marketed by Loyal Keeper Group. The project is developed by Nolah Property Developments.
3,295 residents of Boronia Heights are employed, from a labour force of 3,555. Unemployment sits at 7.3%, with participation at 57.1%. 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 7,352, about 82% 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 local labor force is evenly split between professional and manual occupations, with industrial and manufacturing activities highly represented, alongside an unemployment rate of 7.3% according to aggregated regional statistics from AreaSearch. As of March 2026, employed residents count 3,295 individuals, though the jobless rate is 3.0% higher than the 4.3% reported for Greater Brisbane, and labor participation is considerably lower, sitting at 57.1% compared to 70.4% across Greater Brisbane. Census data reveals that a minimal 8.4% of the local workforce operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by public health restrictions during the pandemic.
The primary employment fields for working residents are healthcare and social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The locality shows a distinct concentration in the logistics, postal, and warehousing sector, where local employment shares are 1.9 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, professional and technical services employ a mere 4.0% of local workers, compared to 8.9% across Greater Brisbane. Comparing the count of local jobs to resident workers suggests this residential district offers minimal employment opportunities within its borders. According to SALM and ABS statistics compiled for the surrounding region, the recent 12-month window witnessed a 13.0% reduction in the workforce pool along with a 14.9% decline in employment, raising the unemployment rate by 2.1 percentage points. This stands in contrast to Greater Brisbane, which recorded a 3.2% rise in employment, a 3.4% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future demand patterns can be analyzed using the national job projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These national projections, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been matched with the local workforce composition to project potential changes. While countrywide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the trajectories vary widely by industry. Weighting these projections against local workforce shares suggests employment for residents should rise by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though this is a simple proportional projection and does not incorporate localized population growth trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Boronia Heights is $1,453 a week (about $76,000 a year), with median personal income at $718 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,704 a year against an average of $57,091. 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 figures at the postcode level for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayers in Boronia Heights recorded a median income of $50,704 and an average income of $57,091. These earnings sit below national benchmarks and compare with $58,236 (median) and $72,799 (average) across Greater Brisbane. Incorporating a Wage Price Index escalation of 11.36% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $56,464 for the median and $63,577 for the average as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes all ranked in the lower tier nationally, placing between the 31st and 32nd percentiles.
The statistics show 37.5% of residents (3,372 individuals) fall in the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, which is close to the wider region where 33.3% are in this range. Financial pressure from housing is high, with only 80.4% of earnings remaining after housing costs, ranking in the 28th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Boronia Heights had 2,721 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 0% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,500 a month. Rent absorbs 24.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential architecture in Boronia Heights at the time of the latest Census consisted of 87.5% detached homes and 12.4% alternative housing types like townhouses and apartments, compared to metro Brisbane where houses made up 73.5% and alternative types comprised 26.5%. Home ownership in the area was lower than the metropolitan average at 18.1%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (40.3%) or rented (41.6%). The median monthly home loan payment was significantly below the metro Brisbane average of $1,863 at $1,500, while the median weekly rent was $350, compared to the metropolitan average of $380.
On a national scale, mortgage payments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Boronia Heights counted 2,721 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,993 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 21% couples without children. 22% 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 make up the majority of households at 74.3%, consisting of couples with children at 31.2%, couples without children at 21.4%, and single-parent households at 20.2%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 25.7%, with single-person households representing 22.0% and group housing making up 3.7%. The typical household size of 2.8 people exceeds the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.0% of adults in Boronia Heights hold a university qualification, including 9.6% with a bachelor degree and 3.0% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 76% of areas nationally. A further 31.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 588 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 933 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 region shows lower levels of academic qualification, with university completion rates at 14.0%, which is well below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This situation presents opportunities for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 9.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 42.3% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these fields, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (31.5%). Enrolment in education is quite high, with 32.3% of the local population currently undertaking formal studies.
This group includes 12.8% in primary schools, 9.5% in high schools, and 3.3% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Boronia Heights reaches 35 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 200 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An analysis of public transit options shows 35 operational transit stops within Boronia Heights, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 2 distinct routes that provide a total of 203 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is rated as good, with residents living an average of 215 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most workers travel outside the area to work, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel for 93% of commuters. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per home. A small share of residents, 8.4%, work from home, based on 2021 Census data which was likely affected by pandemic restrictions.
Transit schedules show an average of 29 trips daily across all routes, which translates to roughly 5 weekly services for each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.0% of residents in Boronia Heights report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 91% of areas nationally. 8.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.3 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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Significant health issues are apparent in Boronia Heights based on assessments of death rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, which impact both younger and older age brackets, while the rate of private health insurance coverage is low at about 50% of the population (~4,480 people). This compares to a coverage rate of 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues in the area are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 10.1% and 9.5% of residents respectively, while 65.0% of the population reported no chronic conditions compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
The working-age cohort faces notable challenges with higher rates of long-term illnesses. Residents aged 65 and over make up 8.6% of the population (773 people), which is lower than the 15.1% seen in Greater Brisbane. Health profiles for senior residents present some challenges, with national indicators sitting close to the general average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.5% of Boronia Heights residents were born overseas and 20.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.6%) and Australian (25.2%). 3.3% 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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Boronia Heights displays a higher level of cultural diversity than most compared markets, with 28.5% of residents born outside Australia and 20.3% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 44.3% of the community. The most notable religious variance is in the Other category, which represents 4.4% of the population compared to 1.3% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding parent birthplaces, the most common ancestries in Boronia Heights are English at 26.6%, Australian at 25.2%, and Other at 11.2%. There are also notable differences in other groups, with Maori representing 2.2% of the population (compared to 1.1% across the region), Samoan at 1.8% (compared to 0.9%), and New Zealand ancestry at 1.3% (compared to 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Boronia Heights is 33, younger than 82% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 28.7% 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 33 years in Boronia Heights is slightly lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and also below the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the area has a higher share of children aged 5 - 14 (17.6%) and a smaller share of seniors aged 65 - 74 (4.7%). The proportion of residents aged 5 - 14 is higher than the national figure of 12.0%. Since the 2021 Census, younger residents have pulled the median age down by 1.2 years to 33. Key shifts show the 35 to 44 age cohort has expanded from 13.5% to 16.7% of the population, and the 5 to 14 cohort grew from 15.8% to 17.6%.
Meanwhile, the 65 to 74 group fell from 7.2% to 4.7%, and the 75 to 84 group declined from 3.9% to 2.5%. Future modeling suggests the age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort projected to grow the fastest at 54%, adding 562 people to reach 1,615.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Boronia Heights
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 | Dec 2025 8 months ago all 2 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 Dec 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 — 25 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,175 at the 2021 Census → 8,992 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 (SAL30336). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.