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Boyne Island has an estimated 5,292 residents, up from 4,835 at the 2021 Census — a change of 457 people, or 9.5%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years. That puts 115 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Following an examination of ABS demographic data updates for the wider region and new locations confirmed by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Boyne Island has a projected population of approximately 5,292 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 457 residents (9.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 4,835 individuals. The shift is calculated using the resident population of 5,233, determined by AreaSearch after assessing the June 2025 ABS ERP figures, alongside an extra 60 validated new addresses added since the Census. This population level translates to a density of 115 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and potential space for future construction.
The 9.5% expansion of the suburb of Boyne Island since the 2021 census was faster than both the SA4 region (7.4%) and the SA3 territory, making it a regional leader in population growth. Gains were mostly driven by natural increase, which accounted for roughly 38.0% of the population rise in recent times, though other elements such as overseas and interstate migration also made positive contributions. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized for each SA2 area. For SA2 territories lacking this data, and for any points past 2032, projections published by the Queensland State Government in 2023 based on 2021 data are used. Because these state-level projections lack age breakdowns, AreaSearch scales demographic cohorts using proportional weights from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which use a 2022 baseline. Looking at future demographic shifts, population growth is anticipated to run slightly below the median for regional parts of Australia, with projections showing the suburb of Boyne Island expanding by 567 residents by 2041, representing a total rise of 9.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
162 new dwellings have been approved in Boyne Island over the past five years, an average of 32 a year. That places the area in the 73rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 32 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 50% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 36, 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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Based on analysis of ABS building approvals across local statistical boundaries, the suburb of Boyne Island has seen an average of approximately 32 new residential approvals annually, with 162 dwellings approved throughout the previous 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 33 during FY-26 so far. The area added an average of 2.3 new residents for each home completed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), indicating healthy demand that helps sustain property values. Newly constructed dwellings carry a mean building cost of $469,000, which sits above regional averages and points to a focus on premium construction.
Compared to the Rest of Qld, the suburb of Boyne Island displays 97.0% higher building approvals per resident, offering home buyers a wider selection. Recent approvals consist of 50.0% detached houses and 50.0% semi-detached or high-density dwellings. This balanced approach to density provides more attainable entry-level options and attracts downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. It represents a notable shift from the established housing stock (which currently stands at 88.0% houses), driven by a decline in vacant residential land and changing buyer preferences and budget constraints. The suburb has roughly 101 people for every residential approval, pointing to a growing property market. Long-term forecasts suggest the suburb of Boyne Island will add 508 residents by 2041, relative to the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. Under current building trends, the supply of new dwellings should comfortably satisfy demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially paving the way for growth that outpaces current population forecasts.
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 Boyne Island, worth an estimated $1.43 billion. A further 14 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $13.4 billion. 6 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, communities 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 infrastructure projects, regional planning, and development initiatives are major drivers of local real estate performance. A total of 4 significant projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having an influence on the area. The key developments are the Boyne Tannum Aquatic Centre, Riverstone Rise, the Tannum Sands Priority Development Area, and the Hughes Road Battery Energy Storage System, with details provided on those most likely to affect the community.
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Boyne Tannum Aquatic Centre
The Boyne Tannum Aquatic Centre (BTAC) is a major regional facility with construction awarded to Paynters in March 2026. Supported by a $15M federal grant, the centre features a heated 50m Olympic-standard pool with retractable shade, DDA-compliant amenities, a kiosk, and a locally themed children's play area. Located at Arthur Street following a 2024 site relocation, construction commenced in May 2026 with an anticipated completion in mid-2027.
Riverstone Rise
Gladstone first truly masterplanned community spanning 496 hectares along the Boyne River. The development includes 2,900 homes for over 7,500 residents, educational facilities including a primary school and childcare centre, retail and commercial town centre precinct, medical centre, and community facilities. It features 26 percent dedicated open space with 182 hectares of reserves, parks, and walking trails integrated with 4.2 kilometres of Boyne River frontage. Construction is active with the Corimba and Lilyvale Stage 4A releases progressing through 2026.
Tannum Sands Priority Development Area
A 170-hectare Priority Development Area (PDA) declared on 9 September 2011, providing a range of housing designs and price points for home ownership and rental within the Gladstone Regional Council area. Located approximately 25km south-east of Gladstone City Centre, the PDA covers private and state-owned land between Tannum Sands Road to the east and the Boyne River to the west. Managed by Economic Development Queensland (EDQ), the project delivers over 1,500 dwellings for approximately 3,000 residents, emphasising housing diversity, affordability, and sustainability.The Development Scheme commenced 19 October 2012 and an Infrastructure Funding Framework (IFF) is in place to regulate land use and infrastructure charges.
Hummock Hill Island Development (Pacificus Tourism Resort)
Pacificus is a $1.2 billion master-planned tourism and residential community on Hummock Hill Island. The project includes a dedicated bridge to the mainland, resort hotels, holiday units, and camping grounds for 2800 tourists, alongside 700 permanent residences. Key amenities feature an 18-hole golf course, retail outlets, and a Great Barrier Reef Aquarium. The project is currently undergoing further assessment for currency period extensions with a revised timeline targeting infrastructure completion by 2031 and resort operations by 2032.
Hughes Road Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
A proposed 200MW/800MWh lithium-ion battery energy storage system designed to enhance grid stability and support renewable energy integration. The project is located near the existing Wurdong Substation. Construction is anticipated to commence in early 2028, with operations expected to commence in 2029.
Brookview Estate
Brookview Estate is a resort style master planned residential community in Glen Eden, Gladstone. Originally developed by Latitude Development Group as a gated community title estate, the project was planned for around 250 freehold home sites with staged land releases around a private residents club featuring pools, gym, function room, barbecue areas, playgrounds, landscaped parklands, walkways and cycleways. The original developer entered external administration and the balance of the estate land and recreation centre were sold to new owners from 2017 onward, but the subdivision, roads and lifestyle facilities are now in place and the area has matured into an established suburban neighbourhood with most lots built out and only infill housing occurring on remaining vacant sites.
Gladstone Project
Powerlink Queensland's Gladstone Project is a critical multi-stage transmission network reinforcement program to ensure electricity reliability and security as the Gladstone Power Station prepares for anticipated closure. The project supports industrial decarbonisation and the integration of renewables in the Central Queensland area. Stage 1 involves the Calvale to Calliope River 275kV transmission line and substation expansions. Stage 2 includes the Bouldercombe to Larcom Creek line and the proposed new Gladstone West Substation. The Final Assessment Report was submitted in June 2025, with Stage 1 main construction works expected to commence in mid-2026 pending formal approvals.
Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal (WICET)
Privately funded coal export terminal at Golding Point within the Port of Gladstone. Stage 1 delivers 27 Mtpa capacity via rail receival, a 5.6 km covered overland conveyor to stockyards, and an offshore wharf ~2 km from shore with a single berth and shiploader. Terminal aligns with Queensland Ports Strategy and can expand on the existing site when demand supports it. Owned by Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal Pty Ltd (industry consortium).
2,862 residents of Boyne Island are employed, from a labour force of 2,920. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 70.6%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 4,806, about 91% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Boyne Island has a diverse workforce composed of both professional and trade-based workers, with a strong showing in the building and construction sector, and an unemployment rate of only 2.0%, according to compiled regional data. As of March 2026, there are 2,862 employed residents, with the unemployment rate sitting 1.9% below the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%. Labor force participation is exceptionally high at 70.6%, compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a small proportion of residents (5.9%) worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The local resident workforce is heavily concentrated in the manufacturing, construction, and healthcare & social assistance sectors. The suburb has a notable industrial specialization in manufacturing, where employment shares are 3.5 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, healthcare & social assistance is underrepresented, making up 12.1% of local jobs compared to 16.1% across the wider region. Comparing the Census working population against the resident workforce suggests that local employment opportunities are somewhat limited. Analyses conducted by AreaSearch using Salm and Abs data collected from larger statistical regions indicate that between the twelve months ending March 2026 the labour force shrank by 4.4 percent while employment dropped by 3.3 percent which resulted in the unemployment rate declining by 1.2 percentage points. This trend differs from Regional Qld where employment climbed by 0.1 percent the labour force expanded by 0.3 percent and the unemployment rate increased by 0.1 percentage points. Insights regarding potential future demand in Boyne Island can be gained from Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts released in May-25. These projections, which span five and ten year horizons, have been overlaid with the local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6 percent over five years and 13.7 percent over ten years the expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. Applying these sector specific forecasts to Boyne Island's employment composition suggests that local employment may rise by 5.3 percent over five years and by 11.9 percent over ten years (please note this represents a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Boyne Island is $1,870 a week (about $97,000 a year), with median personal income at $829 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,936 a year against an average of $76,562. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the most recent postcode ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Boyne Island earn a median income of $61,936, with an average income of $76,562. This ranks very highly on a national scale, comparing favorably to the Regional Qld median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current income levels would be roughly $68,972 for the median and $85,259 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Boyne Island align with the 56th percentile nationally.
Income distribution figures show that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket accounts for 33.9% of the population (1,793 residents), matching regional trends where 31.7% of people fall into this range. On average, households have 85.9% of their income available for living costs after paying for housing.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Boyne Island had 1,771 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 7% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $310 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 16.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in the suburb of Boyne Island consisted of 87.9% detached houses and 12.1% alternative dwellings such as townhouses, units, or other housing types. This compares to Regional Qld where houses make up 76.4% and other formats account for 23.6%. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Boyne Island lagged behind Regional Qld, with 26.6% of homes owned outright, while the remaining properties were mortgaged (40.4%) or rented (33.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Regional Qld benchmark at $1,733, whereas the median weekly rent stood at $310, compared to $1,655 and $345 across Regional Qld.
Nationally, mortgage costs in the suburb of Boyne Island are below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are much lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Boyne Island counted 1,771 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,938 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 24% 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 households represent the vast majority of local homes at 73.5%, consisting of couples with children at 31.3%, couples without children at 29.8%, and single-parent homes at 11.6%. The remaining 26.5% are non-family households, which are mostly made up of sole occupants (24.0%) alongside group households at 2.4%. The median household size is 2.5 residents, matching the Regional Qld average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.3% of adults in Boyne Island hold a university qualification, including 10.5% with a bachelor degree and 2.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 38.3% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 385 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 962 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 levels present some hurdles, as the proportion of residents with university qualifications (14.3%) is much lower than the national average of 30.4%. This gap offers a clear path for targeted local training and educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 10.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational training is highly prevalent, with 47.7% of residents aged 15 and over holding a trade or technical qualification, divided between advanced diplomas (9.4%) and certificates (38.3%). Enrolment rates are high, with 31.6% of the population participating in some form of structured learning.
This includes 13.5% of residents attending primary school, 9.2% in high school, and 3.0% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Boyne Island means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of local public transport shows 13 transit stops servicing the suburb of Boyne Island, featuring a selection of bus services. These stops support 1 distinct routes that run a total of 60 weekly passenger services. Transport convenience is moderate to low, with residents living an average of 613 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is mostly residential, meaning most workers travel elsewhere for jobs. Private vehicles are the main transport method, used by 93% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.6 cars. A small portion of the workforce (5.9%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related working arrangements.
Public transport services run an average of 8 times per day across the network, which translates to roughly 4 weekly services for each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.4% of residents in Boyne Island report no long-term health condition. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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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Health indicators show positive outcomes for the suburb of Boyne Island, with analysis of mortality rates and overall wellness pointing to results that match national averages. The prevalence of common illnesses remains standard across both youth and elderly demographics. The rate of private health insurance is high, with approximately 58% of the population (~3,045 people) covered, compared to 52.5% across Regional Qld. Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most frequently reported medical issues, affecting 7.9% and 7.3% of residents respectively. Conversely, 72.4% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, which is higher than the Regional Qld figure of 67.6%.
Health profiles among the working-age population are typical. Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.1% of the population (904 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld benchmark of 20.4%. Seniors in the area enjoy above-average health outcomes, with national wellness rankings aligning closely with general population benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Boyne Island is largely Australian-born, at 86.1% of residents, with 3.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.6%) and Australian (31.2%). 3.8% 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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The suburb of Boyne Island shows lower levels of cultural diversity than average. Citizens make up 88.3% of the community, 86.1% of residents were born in Australia, and 96.4% speak only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 44.4% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of residents, equal to the 0.1% rate seen across Regional Qld. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three most common heritages are English (31.6%), Australian (31.2%), and Scottish (8.0%). There are also clear differences in other ancestries: Maori heritage is overrepresented at 1.3% of the population (compared to 0.8% regionally), South Australian heritage stands at 0.8% (compared to 0.5%), and German heritage is 5.1% (compared to 4.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Boyne Island is 37. 23.7% 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 37 years in the suburb of Boyne Island sits well below the Regional Qld average of 41 and closely matches the national median of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, there is a higher concentration of children aged 5 - 14 years (14.0% locally) and a lower proportion of seniors aged 75 - 84 years (5.2%). Since the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 demographic has increased from 9.1% to 10.8%, and the 75 to 84 bracket rose from 3.7% to 5.2%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.6% to 11.7%, and the 5 to 14 group decreased from 15.7% to 14.0%.
Demographic projections indicate that the age profile will change by 2041, with the 25 to 34 age bracket expected to grow the fastest at 23%, adding 151 people to reach 818. Conversely, the cohorts aged 5 to 14 and 55 to 64 are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Boyne Island
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 | May 2026 3 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 May 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 — 60 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,835 at the 2021 Census → 5,292 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 (SAL30346). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.