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Bowen Hills has an estimated 6,072 residents, up from 4,898 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,174 people, or 24.0%. Growth has averaged 4.3% a year over five years, faster than 93% of areas nationally. 294 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 58.0% of that increase. That puts 3,530 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 ABS demographic updates for the region and new home addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Bowen Hills has a projected population of approximately 6,072 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,174 people (24.0%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 4,898 residents. This change is calculated using an AreaSearch resident estimate of 6,008, established from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with an additional 294 validated new addresses post-Census. With this population level, the density stands at 3,530 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of national areas monitored by AreaSearch.
The growth rate of 24.0% in the suburb of Bowen Hills since the 2021 census outperformed the national average (9.3%) and the state benchmark, ranking it as a leading growth zone in the region. Regional population expansion was mostly driven by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 57.99999999999999% of the overall population rise in recent times, though overseas migration and natural growth also made positive contributions. AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 territories not covered in that dataset, or for periods after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 figures are applied. Because these state-level figures lack breakdowns by age, AreaSearch distributes age cohort growth proportionally using the ABS Greater Capital Region projections from 2023, based on 2022 statistics. Looking forward, the suburb of Bowen Hills is expected to experience population expansion in the highest quartile nationally, with projections pointing to an increase of 1,725 persons by 2041 across aggregated SA2 data, representing an overall increase of 27.4% over the 16 years.
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508 new dwellings have been approved in Bowen Hills over the past five years, an average of 101 a year. That places the area in the 59th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 17 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 124 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 1% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 86, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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AreaSearch evaluations of building approvals from the ABS indicate that Bowen Hills average approximately 101 new residential approvals annually, with a total of about 508 dwellings approved over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 79 approvals have been logged. The historical ratio of 2.3 new residents per year per dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25 points to steady demand that underpins property values. Approved homes carry a mean construction value of $811,000, indicating that developers are targeting the high-end market with premium properties. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $148.9 million during this financial year, demonstrating strong investment by local enterprises.
Relative to Greater Brisbane, Bowen Hills records 189.0% more new home approvals per capita. Although building activity has moderated in recent years, this volume provides buyers with more choices and remains significantly higher than the national benchmark, showing substantial developer trust in the area. Recent building starts consist of 1.0% freestanding houses and 99.0% medium to high-density options. Focusing on higher-density developments offers more economical entry points and caters to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. The area has approximately 537 residents for each approved dwelling, which is typical of a mature neighborhood. Long-term forecasts indicate that Bowen Hills will gain 1,661 residents by 2041, according to the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. Residential development is tracking at a moderate pace relative to this population rise, though buyers might experience heightened competition as the resident base grows.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bowen Hills, worth an estimated $28.8 billion. A further 165 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $232.1 billion. 53 are already under construction and 78 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major works, and urban planning changes have a significant effect on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 68 projects that are expected to impact the locality. Key developments include the Bowen Bridge Road Upgrade, Waterfront Newstead - Mirvac Masterplan, Aire Newstead, and Oxford & Commercial, with specific details on the most relevant works provided below.
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Brisbane Stadium (Victoria Park)
A new 63,000-seat oval stadium (expandable to around 70,000 for concerts) to be built into the topography of Victoria Park / Barrambin in inner-north Brisbane. The venue will host the Opening and Closing Ceremonies and athletics for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, then transition to legacy use as the long-term home of the Brisbane Lions (AFL), Brisbane Heat (BBL) and Queensland Bulls (cricket), with a field of play matched to the MCG. The principal architect team of COX, Hassell and Azusa Sekkei was appointed in early 2026 with a design concept inspired by the traditional Queenslander, featuring a floating roof form and bridge connectivity, sitting the stadium bowl in a natural amphitheatre between two ridges.The stadium forms part of an integrated precinct alongside the new National Aquatic Centre and is being delivered by the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) under the 7.1 billion dollar Games Venues Infrastructure Program jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments. Borehole drilling commenced at the site in October 2025, early site preparations are scheduled to begin from 1 June 2026, with early works later in 2026 and major construction commencing in 2027 ahead of completion in 2031.
Brisbane Showgrounds Regeneration Project
A major 22-hectare urban renewal partnership between RNA and Lendlease at the Brisbane Showgrounds delivering commercial, retail, residential, and convention spaces. The precinct serves as a key Brisbane 2032 legacy venue, featuring early works for the Brisbane Athlete Village, heritage grandstand upgrades, and new housing developments.
Breakfast Creek Hotel Revitalisation
Multi-stage revitalisation of the heritage-listed Breakfast Creek Hotel including refurbishment of the Spanish Garden Steakhouse, new dining facilities, hospitality upgrades and future accommodation and function improvements while retaining the hotel's heritage significance. Initial construction works commenced during 2025 following the first stage refurbishment.
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Build-to-rent residential tower providing modern apartment living in Fortitude Valley with ground-level commercial spaces.
Exhibition Precinct Redevelopment
The Exhibition Precinct is a major mixed-use urban renewal area in Bowen Hills, anchored by the upgraded Exhibition railway station being delivered as part of the Cross River Rail project. Sitting within the wider 108 hectare Bowen Hills Priority Development Area, the precinct will leverage new year-round rail services to support residential and commercial growth between the RNA Showgrounds, King Street dining precinct, Herston Quarter and the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. The Bowen Hills PDA development scheme provides for long-term growth of around 23,000 new homes and approximately one million square metres of commercial, retail and industrial floor space across the broader area.The upgraded Exhibition station is under construction, featuring a 165 metre island platform and new pedestrian links to Bowen Bridge Road, with daily services expected to support nearly 10,000 passenger movements per weekday by 2036. Responsibility for development scheme preparation and assessment within the Cross River Rail PDAs transferred from the Cross River Rail Delivery Authority to Economic Development Queensland in November 2022.
Bowen Bridge Road Upgrade
Road infrastructure upgrade on Bowen Bridge Road, Bowen Hills, to support increased traffic generated by the Cross River Rail project and surrounding urban developments. Works include intersection improvements, new pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, enhanced public transport integration, and improved connectivity between Bowen Hills, Fortitude Valley, and the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital precinct. The project is being delivered in coordination with Cross River Rail's Exhibition station and Northern Tunnel Portal works, with construction activity in the Bowen Bridge Road corridor continuing through 2025.
Cross River Rail - Exhibition Station
Major rebuild of Exhibition Station to provide year-round rail services for the first time. Key features include a new 165m island platform, a state-of-the-art concourse with lifts and escalators for full accessibility, and a pedestrian link to Bowen Bridge Road. While major construction was finalized by late 2025 and the station operates for major events at the RNA Showgrounds, full year-round high-frequency services are integrated with the wider Cross River Rail tunnel opening scheduled for 2029.
Bowen Hills PDA Parks and Green Corridor Network
The parks, open space and active transport network planned for the 108-hectare Bowen Hills Priority Development Area (PDA), located 3km north of the Brisbane CBD and administered by Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) under the Economic Development Act 2012. The PDA is bounded by Bowen Bridge Road and Enoggera Creek to the west, the Mayne Rail Yards and Breakfast Creek to the north, Water Street and St Pauls Terrace to the south, and Breakfast Creek, Cintra Road and Markwell Street to the east.The green network links existing landmark open spaces including Bowen Park, Perry Park, Alexandria Park, Jeays Street Park and Hurworth Street Park with new and upgraded pedestrian and cycle connections. The Bowen Hills PDA Development Charges and Offset Plan (DCOP), reissued July 2026, schedules the trunk parks and community facilities works: Alexandria Park embellishments including playground (approximately 3.0 million dollars base cost), Jeays Street Park playground, an outdoor fitness node at Perry Park, landscaping, seating and path connections at Hurworth Street Park, a new Mayne Road Park with embellishments and land acquisition (approximately 3.4 million dollars base cost), and a 1,000sqm branch library within 200m of Bowen Hills railway station, both programmed for 2026-2031. Complementary active transport works in the transport schedule include a new rail-corridor bridge for pedestrians and cyclists on the southern side of O'Connell Terrace, a vehicle and pedestrian bridge over the rail corridor at Hudd Street, and cycle and streetscape upgrades to O'Connell Terrace, Edmondstone Road, Brookes Street, Mayne Road, Hamilton Place, Tufton Street and Abbotsford Road. Development within the PDA is assessed by EDQ against the Bowen Hills PDA Development Scheme (Amendment No. 3), which took effect on 3 July 2009 and was amended on 1 April 2010, 21 June 2019 and 9 December 2022. The scheme requires communal open space of up to 80 per cent of a new development's site area for residential applications and mandates best practice sustainability certification. The PDA provides for long-term growth of around 23,000 new homes and one million square metres of commercial, retail and industrial floor space, with the open space network intended to offset that density and improve waterway corridors along Enoggera and Breakfast Creeks. Delivery is incremental and largely developer-triggered through the infrastructure offset framework, with most remaining items programmed for the 2026-2031 window.
4,685 residents of Bowen Hills are employed, from a labour force of 4,900. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, with participation at 85.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% 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 12,425, about 2.0 times 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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Bowen Hills has a highly qualified local workforce, featuring a strong concentration of professionals, a jobless rate of 4.4%, and an estimated 2.0% annual increase in employment, based on aggregated regional data from AreaSearch. In March 2026, there were 4,685 employed residents, while the unemployment rate closely matched the Greater Brisbane level of 4.3%. Workforce participation stands exceptionally high at 85.1%, compared to 70.4% across Greater Brisbane. Census records indicate that a moderate 20.4% of residents worked from home, although this figure was likely influenced by COVID-19 restriction periods. The primary employment fields for residents are professional & technical services, healthcare & social assistance, and accommodation & food services.
The locality is highly specialized in professional & technical services, with a concentration 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, education & training accounts for just 4.3% of local employment, compared to 9.4% across the region. With 2.9 workers per resident at the time of the Census, the area operates as a jobs hub, importing workers from elsewhere and containing more employment positions than residents. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional levels, the year ending March 2026 saw employment expand by 2.0% and the labor force grow by 2.9%, leading to a 0.9 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.2% and the labor force grow by 3.4%, with its unemployment rate increasing by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide context for future labor demand in Bowen Hills. These projections, spanning five and ten years, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential expansion. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Projecting these industry trends onto the local employment distribution suggests Bowen Hills employment could rise by 7.1% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, using a basic weighted extrapolation that excludes local demographic projections.
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Median household income in Bowen Hills is $1,551 a week (about $81,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,042 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,697 a year against an average of $71,141. The average runs 49% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 local ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, income levels in the suburb of Bowen Hills are higher than the national average. The median taxpayer income in the suburb of Bowen Hills is $47,697, while the average income is $71,141, compared to Greater Brisbane averages of $58,236 and $72,799. Adjusting these figures for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year yields estimated figures of approximately $53,115 (median) and $79,223 (average) as of March 2026. Census statistics show individual earnings are in the 82nd percentile nationally ($1,042 per week), though household incomes are lower, ranking in the 38th percentile.
In terms of income brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band accounts for 36.3% of the population (2,204 individuals), which aligns with the metropolitan average of 33.3% in the same bracket. Housing affordability is constrained, with residents retaining only 76.2% of their income, placing the area in the 29th percentile, while the SEIFA index for income ranks the locality in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bowen Hills had 2,685 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 3% detached houses and 95% apartments. 12% are owned with a mortgage, 84% rented and 5% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,614 a month, a total housing cost higher than 87% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 25.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Bowen Hills at the last Census consisted of 3.0% detached houses and 97.0% alternative dwellings like townhouses and apartments, differing from the Brisbane metro split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% alternative dwellings. Home ownership in Bowen Hills is low compared to the Brisbane metro area, standing at 4.8%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (11.6%) or renting tenants (83.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,614 was lower than the Brisbane metro median, while the median weekly rent was $390, compared to Brisbane metro medians of $1,863 and $380.
On a national scale, mortgage costs in Bowen Hills are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bowen Hills counted 2,685 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,329 today, averaging 1.6 people each. 6% are couples with children, fewer than in 98% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 51% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 35.8% of local households, consisting of couples with children (5.7%), couples without children (25.1%), and single parents (3.3%). Non-family households represent 64.2% of the total, with single person dwellings at 51.2% and group houses at 13.0%. The median household occupancy of 1.6 people is lower than the Greater Brisbane median of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
48.6% of adults in Bowen Hills hold a university qualification, including 34.7% with a bachelor degree and 11.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 16.2% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Qualifications in Bowen Hills are well above average, with 48.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% nationally. This educational profile positions the community well for professional employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 34.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees (11.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational and technical training is also represented, with 28.6% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications such as advanced diplomas (12.4%) and certificates (16.2%). Enrolment rates in education are high, with 32.2% of the population participating in formal study.
This comprises 17.7% in higher education, 1.9% in secondary schools, and 1.8% in primary schools.
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Public transport in Bowen Hills reaches 20 stops on 250 routes, timetabled for about 13,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.4 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 services in Bowen Hills include 20 stops offering train and bus travel. These stops accommodate 250 individual routes, delivering a total of 13,777 weekly passenger journeys. Access to transport is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 135 meters from their nearest stop. Because this is a residential area, the majority of residents commute to other locations. Private vehicles remain the primary travel method at 44%, while 22% of residents walk and 18% travel by train. Household vehicle ownership averages 0.4, which is lower than the metropolitan average.
A total of 20.4% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect COVID-19 pandemic settings. Service frequency across all routes averages 1,968 daily trips, which represents approximately 688 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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73.4% of residents in Bowen Hills report no long-term health condition. 2.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health outcomes for residents in Bowen Hills are generally positive. Analysis by AreaSearch indicates mortality rates and medical conditions are consistent with national trends, with a low incidence of common health issues across both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance coverage is high, representing approximately 55% of the community (~3,363 people). Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common diagnoses, affecting 13.7 and 7.5% of residents. Conversely, 73.4% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health statistics for working-age residents are typical.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 7.0% of the population (425 people), which is lower than the Greater Brisbane proportion of 15.1%. Health profiles among older residents are strong, with national rankings exceeding those of the overall local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
42.7% of Bowen Hills residents were born overseas and 29.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 81% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.6%) and Australian (16.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Bowen Hills displays a diverse population, with 29.9% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 42.7% born in another country. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 33.2% of residents. The most distinct relative overrepresentation is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. Looking at ancestral backgrounds based on parents' country of birth, the three largest groups in Bowen Hills are English at 22.6%, Australian at 16.9% (which is lower than the regional figure of 23.2%), and Other at 15.3% (which is higher than the regional average of 9.4%).
Notable variations in other ancestries include Spanish representation at 1.4% (compared to 0.4% regionally), French at 1.0% (compared to 0.5%), and Korean at 1.2% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bowen Hills is 31, younger than 96% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 56.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Bowen Hills is 31 years, which is younger than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 and the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Bowen Hills has a higher proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (38.8%) but a lower share of children aged 5 - 14 (2.4%). The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is higher than the national level of 14.6%. Post-2021 Census data indicates the community is aging slightly, with the median age rising from 30 to 31 years. Changes include the 75 to 84 cohort increasing from 1.1% to 2.7% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort rising from 16.5% to 17.6%.
Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 group decreased from 20.6% to 18.0%, and the 25 to 34 group fell from 40.9% to 38.8%. Projections for 2041 point to demographic changes, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to grow by 14%, adding 320 residents to reach 2,676.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bowen Hills
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 15 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 294 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,898 at the 2021 Census → 6,072 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 (SAL30343). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.