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Bowen has an estimated 12,726 residents, up from 11,205 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,521 people, or 13.6%. Growth has averaged 2.5% a year over five years, faster than 81% of areas nationally. 106 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 51.0% of that increase. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch, drawing upon wider ABS regional releases and 106 validated new addresses confirmed following the Census, place the population of the suburb of Bowen at approximately 12,726 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,521 people (13.6%) above the 11,205 people counted during the 2021 Census. The updated figure builds upon an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) benchmark of 12,641 published by the ABS in June 2025 alongside subsequent address validations. Settlement density stands at 7.1 persons per square kilometer, providing residents with considerable personal space.
The suburb of Bowen outpaced both the SA4 region (7.8%) and the Rest of Qld with its 13.6% increase since the 2021 census, establishing itself as an area of notable demographic expansion. Inflows from interstate migration served as the core driver, generating around 51.0% of recent population additions, complemented by positive contributions from natural increase and overseas arrivals. Longer-term projections for the suburb of Bowen incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia 2024 releases utilizing 2022 baseline figures for individual SA2 localities. For timeframes beyond 2032 or locations absent from this series, Queensland State Government 2023 releases based on 2021 data are utilized, with age-group distributions modeled via ABS Greater Capital Region 2023 releases based on 2022 data. Demographic trajectories point toward expansion exceeding national regional medians, with consolidated SA2 modeling projecting the suburb of Bowen to add 2,613 persons by 2041, representing a 19.9% overall rise across the 16 years.
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223 new dwellings have been approved in Bowen over the past five years, an average of 44 a year. That places the area in the 77th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 42 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 74% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 31, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals indicates that development activity in Bowen averages approximately 44 dwellings per annum, totaling an estimated 223 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 31 approvals recorded during FY-25 to date. An average influx of 7.1 new residents per year per dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) demonstrates that underlying demand outstrips newly delivered stock, typically placing upward pressure on pricing and intensifying buyer competition. Approved residences reflect an average expected construction cost of $871,000, pointing toward building activity oriented around upscale, higher-value dwellings.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $7.3 million this financial year, reinforcing the predominantly residential orientation of the locality. Recent residential building approvals are distributed between detached houses at 74.0% and multi-unit formats (apartments or townhouses) at 26.0%, preserving an established low-density urban footprint geared toward spacious family living. An estimated ratio of 264 people per dwelling approval characterizes Bowen as an evolving property market. Demographic projections indicate Bowen will experience an increase of 2,528 residents through to 2041 according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If dwelling completion rates remain at current levels, housing additions may fall behind population gains, potentially compounding competition among purchasers and sustaining upward value momentum.
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AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bowen, worth an estimated $8.96 billion. A further 40 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $33.7 billion. 15 are already under construction and 26 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans environmental & disaster management, transport & logistics and energy. 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 capital investments, urban planning, and infrastructure projects play a major role in shaping district development. AreaSearch has identified 11 notable projects with potential local effects, led by initiatives such as Bowen Industrial Estate, Bowen Pipeline Project, Bowen Wharf Replacement Project, and Bowen Courthouse Restoration.
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Bowen Pipeline Project
A 182 km underground water pipeline project designed to deliver 100,000 ML of water annually from the Burdekin River to the Bowen and Collinsville regions. The project utilizes high-density polyethylene (HDPE) technology and solar power to reduce transport emissions. It aims to support the Abbot Point State Development Area, local agriculture, and emerging green energy industries. Notably, the project features an equity partnership with the Juru and Bindal Traditional Owners and is currently in the final stages of Federal and State Government assessment.
Bowen Courthouse Restoration
Restoration of the heritage-listed Bowen Courthouse to address major structural deterioration including termite and moisture damage. Works include structural repairs, restoration of floors, walls, stairs, verandas and ceilings, replacement of the roof, gutters, downpipes and stormwater systems, accessibility improvements and continued preservation of one of Queensland's oldest courthouses. Construction commenced following the temporary closure and relocation of court services in June 2026.
Whitsunday Paradise
Whitsunday Paradise is a 1.1 billion dollar master-planned coastal community in Bowen. This 20-year project will deliver 1,757 residential lots, a retirement village, a 150-room hotel, and a marina village with retail and commercial precincts. The development features an AFL-standard sports complex and extensive parklands. As of early 2026, the project is advancing through critical enabling works, with tenders for the state-funded 33 million dollar Build Bowen South Utilities project, including the new Sewage Pump Station J, closing in March 2026 to unlock further housing stages.
Bowen Wharf Replacement Project
North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation is replacing the 150-year-old Bowen Wharf with a modern, purpose-built public jetty. The $68 million project will meet safety and accessibility standards, supporting recreation and tourism. Geotechnical investigations were completed in December 2025, with advanced design, procurement, and environmental approvals continuing in 2026. Construction is expected to begin in 2027, with completion targeted for late 2028.
Bowen State Boat Harbour Master Plan
Development of a long-term strategic master plan for the Bowen State Boat Harbour to guide future infrastructure investment and redevelopment. The plan focuses on enhancing the harbour's role as a key maritime hub for recreational and commercial vessels, tourism, and local industry. It is being developed in collaboration with the Whitsunday Regional Council to align with the broader Bowen Foreshore Masterplan and the $68 million Bowen Wharf replacement project.
Bowen Industrial Estate
Economic Development Queensland's Bowen Industrial Estate provides industrial land for sale and lease between Townsville and Mackay, about 30 km south of Abbot Point. Current marketed opportunities include Lot 11 on West Street, Bowen, with 17.38 hectares and land options from 2,000 sqm, and Lot 3 on Myles Street, Merinda, with 1.64 hectares. The estate offers large undeveloped parcels with access to the Bruce Highway and proximity to Abbot Point Port and the Salisbury Plains Industrial Precinct, supporting regional industrial, logistics, agribusiness, resources and renewable energy activity.
Bowen Foreshore Master Plan
Whitsunday Regional Council's adopted long-term master plan to revitalise the Bowen Foreshore, Boat Harbour, Bowen Jetty and surrounding public spaces. The plan provides a staged framework for new walking and cycling links, upgraded parks and recreation facilities, streetscape improvements, tourism infrastructure, environmental resilience works and opportunities for private investment over the next 15 years.
Bowen Orbital Spaceport
Australia's first commercial orbital launch facility, developed and operated by Gilmour Space Technologies. The spaceport was granted Australia's first orbital launch facility licence in March 2024 and was the launch site for the maiden test flight of the Australian-designed and built Eris rocket in July 2025. This test successfully validated the key launch systems, propulsion technology, and infrastructure, marking a major milestone for Australia's sovereign launch capability.
6,168 residents of Bowen are employed, from a labour force of 6,513. Unemployment sits at 5.3%, with participation at 61.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.3% 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 11,344, about 89% 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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Bowen maintains a diverse labour market encompassing both white and blue collar occupations across a variety of sectors, exhibiting an unemployment rate of 5.3% and 3.5% estimated annual jobs growth according to statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed locals numbered 6,168, while the local unemployment rate exceeded Regional Qld (3.9%) by 1.4%, and the labour force participation rate stood at 61.9% relative to 64.2% across Regional Qld. Census records indicate that 5.3% of workers operated from home, though historical Covid-19 restrictions may have influenced this figure.
Leading fields of employment among residents comprise agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and transport, postal & warehousing. Industry specialization is especially pronounced in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where the local concentration reaches 4.0 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for 11.0% of local jobs, trailing the 16.1% mark seen across Regional Qld. Comparison between local resident workers and the daytime Census working population indicates a constrained volume of employment opportunities within the immediate boundary. Synthesized ABS and SALM figures show that over the 12 months to March 2026, local employment expanded by 3.5% alongside a 5.8% rise in the labour force, leading to a 2.1 percentage points uptick in unemployment. Over the same timeframe, Regional Qld recorded employment growth of 0.1%, labour force expansion of 0.3%, and an unemployment rise of 0.1 percentage points. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context for future workforce requirements. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, sector-level variations apply. Weighting these projections against the industry distribution of Bowen indicates prospective local employment growth of 5.3% over five years and 11.7% over ten years (representing an illustrative sectoral model that excludes localized population changes).
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Median household income in Bowen is $1,343 a week (about $70,000 a year), with median personal income at $710 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,062 a year against an average of $63,613. 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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Aggregated postcode ATO figures for financial year 2023 show the suburb of Bowen recorded a median taxable income of $48,062 and a mean of $63,613, sitting below broader national benchmarks as well as Regional Qld ($53,146 median and $66,593 average). Factoring in an 11.36% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $53,522 for median income and $70,839 for average income as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings sit in the lower tier nationally, between the 23rd and 30th percentiles.
The primary earnings band is $1,500 - 2,999, capturing 28.6% of residents (3,639 people), comparable to the wider metropolitan proportion of 31.7%. Disposable earnings after housing costs stand at 85.4%, positioning the area in the 26th percentile across the country.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bowen had 4,046 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 0% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $270 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,500 a month. Rent absorbs 20.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census evaluations show that residential stock in Bowen is comprised of 83.6% separate houses and 16.4% other formats such as attached dwellings and apartments, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings across Regional Qld. Full home ownership stands at 34.7%, matching Regional Qld, while mortgaged properties account for 26.1% and rental housing represents 39.2%. Monthly mortgage commitments show a median of $1,500, below the Regional Qld figure of $1,655 and the nationwide average of $1,863. Median weekly rent is $270, representing a considerably lower level than the $345 reported across Regional Qld and the $375 recorded nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bowen counted 4,046 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,595 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the primary living arrangement, representing 66.5% of households, consisting of couples without children at 31.1%, couples with children at 24.6%, and single parent families at 9.7%. Non-family living situations make up 33.5% of households, with single-person occupancies at 29.2% and group accommodations at 4.3%. Average household occupancy is 2.4 people, slightly below the Regional Qld figure of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.2% of adults in Bowen hold a university qualification, including 9.2% with a bachelor degree and 1.7% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 90% of areas nationally. A further 32.6% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 1,728 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 925 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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Educational attainment in the area shows a lower proportion of higher education credentials, with 12.2% of residents holding a university qualification compared to 30.4% nationally. Among university qualifications, bachelor degrees account for 9.2%, postgraduate credentials comprise 1.7%, and graduate diplomas represent 1.3%. In contrast, vocational and trade training is widespread, with 40.7% of the population aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications, including 32.6% with certificates and 8.1% with advanced diplomas. Formal study engagement is substantial, with 29.5% of the local population currently enrolled in an educational program. Broken down by level, primary schooling accounts for 12.2%, secondary schooling represents 10.0%, and tertiary courses comprise 1.8%.
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Public transport in Bowen reaches 89 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 140 services a week. The typical home sits about 1,010 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 in the suburb of Bowen comprises 89 bus stops across 4 discrete routes, delivering a collective 136 weekly passenger trips. Network density is constrained, with the typical distance to a transit stop measuring 1007 meters. The suburb is primarily commuter-oriented with most work trips directed outward; private vehicles account for 90% of journeys and walking accounts for 5%. Dwellings maintain an average of 1.4 vehicles, while 5.3% of workers operated from home according to the 2021 Census under potential COVID-19 influences. Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 19 trips per day across all available routes, translating to roughly 1 weekly trips per individual stop.
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66.7% of residents in Bowen report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 75% of areas nationally. 6.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality patterns and chronic ailment rates highlight notable health considerations in Bowen, with common conditions observed across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage extends to approximately 52% of the local population (~6,669 people), slightly exceeding the typical SA2 average. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported ailments, affecting 9.6% and 7.7% of the local population, respectively, while 66.7% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, comparable to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Working-age cohorts display an above-average incidence of chronic conditions.
Residents aged 65 and over comprise 20.3% of the community (2,583 people), reflecting elevated national incidence percentiles.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bowen is largely Australian-born, at 83.8% of residents, with 8.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (29.3%) and English (27.2%). 7.1% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics for Bowen sit below broader averages, with Australian-born residents accounting for 83.8% of the community, Australian citizens making up 82.3%, and 91.1% of households speaking English exclusively at home. Religious affiliation is predominantly Christian, representing 55.4% of residents in Bowen compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. The primary reported parental ancestries in Bowen consist of Australian at 29.3%, English at 27.2%, and Other backgrounds at 7.8%. Notable proportional variations relative to regional patterns include Australian Aboriginal ancestry at 7.1% (compared to 3.9% regionally), German ancestry at 4.0% (compared to 4.7%), and Samoan ancestry at 0.2% (matching 0.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bowen is 41. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 25.7% 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 age distribution in the suburb of Bowen closely tracks Regional Qld patterns, with the greatest variance across the four primary age tiers being 1.6 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 41, decreasing from 42 at the 2021 Census and matching the Regional Qld median of 41 recorded at the 2021 Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census occurred in the 25 - 44 age bracket, rising from 24.3% to an estimated 27.1% of the population. Looking ahead to 2041, the 25 - 44 cohort is projected to capture the largest absolute share of growth, gaining 902 residents (26%) to reach 4,351, while the 65+ age group is projected to record the most rapid relative increase, rising 33% to 3,426.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bowen
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 11 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 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 106 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,205 at the 2021 Census → 12,726 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL30342). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.