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Brendale has an estimated 4,107 residents, up from 3,100 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,007 people, or 32.5%. Growth has averaged 5.6% a year over five years, faster than 95% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 42.0% of that increase. That puts 383 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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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the suburb of Brendale's population is estimated at around 4,107 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,007 people (32.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,100 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 4,104, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 29 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This level of population equates to a density ratio of 382 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. The suburb of Brendale's 32.5% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.3%), along with the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 42.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration were positive factors. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Considering the projected demographic shifts, a significant population increase in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas is forecast, with the area expected to grow by 1,468 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting with an increase of 35.7% in total over the 16 years.
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266 new dwellings have been approved in Brendale over the past five years, an average of 53 a year. That places the area in the 77th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 13 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 8, 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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According to research by AreaSearch on ABS building approvals distributed from statistical zones, this locality has averaged approximately 53 newly approved residences annually, creating an estimated 266 homes overall throughout the previous 5 financial years. In the current financial year of FY-26, 8 approvals have been registered so far. With an average of 3.7 additional residents arriving annually per built home across the previous 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping supply by a wide margin, which generally drives up prices and intensifies buyer competition, while new properties are being constructed at an average estimated cost of $450,000, indicating that building projects are directed at the premium sector with higher-end dwellings.
Furthermore, $110.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered in the current financial year, demonstrating robust commercial building momentum. When measured against Greater Brisbane, this locality generates 214.0% more construction projects per resident, which is likely to offer purchasers plenty of options, even though building volumes have declined in recent times. This volume stands well above the national benchmark, showing strong builder trust in the neighborhood. Recent residential construction comprises 44.0% standalone houses and 56.0% townhouses or multi-unit dwellings. This orientation toward denser housing options provides accessible entry points and draws downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. Notably, developers are constructing a higher proportion of detached homes than the existing housing profile displays (15.0% during the Census), indicating a sustained demand for family dwellings despite density constraints. The district has approximately 259 people for every residential approval, pointing to potential for expansion. Projecting forward, the locality is anticipated to add 1,465 residents by 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projection. Current construction speed seems in equilibrium with future demand, promoting balanced market conditions without causing excessive price inflation.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Brendale, worth an estimated $3.31 billion. A further 85 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $26.2 billion. 27 are already under construction and 35 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Few elements steer regional performance as heavily as updates to local infrastructure assets, major developmental works, and council planning schemes. In total, 22 initiatives have been logged by AreaSearch that are expected to influence this locality. Prominent projects include Supernode (Quinbrook Supernode Data Centre & BESS), INNOVA Strathpine, The Country Club Hotel & Entertainment Complex, and Brendale Adventure Home HQ (Anaconda Adventure HQ), with the following breakdown highlighting those anticipated to be of greatest significance.
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Supernode (Quinbrook Supernode Data Centre & BESS)
Supernode is a $3 billion sustainable hyperscale data centre campus and one of the largest Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the National Electricity Market. Located on a 30-hectare site adjacent to the South Pine substation, the project features a planned IT capacity of up to 500 MW. The integrated BESS has a total capacity of 780 MW / 3,073 MWh across three stages. Stage 1 (260 MW / 619 MWh) commenced commercial operations in February 2026, while Stage 2 (260 MW / 1,090 MWh) began commissioning in early 2026.Stage 3 is currently under construction. The project is a critical hub for Queensland's energy transition, providing grid stability and hosting high-performance computing workloads.
Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre
A 205 million dollar multi-sport facility planned within the Moreton Bay Central precinct (formerly The Mill) at Petrie, adjacent to Petrie train station. The centre will deliver 12 multi-purpose courts across two halls supporting basketball, netball, volleyball, futsal, badminton, pickleball, gymnastics and wheelchair rugby. Earmarked as a venue for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games with a Games-time spectator capacity of approximately 10,000, it is currently proposed to host boxing. Beyond 2032 the venue will operate as a community and regional sporting hub owned and run by City of Moreton Bay Council.The scope includes a cafe, athlete change rooms, more than 300 car parks, meeting rooms, offices and outdoor green space, and the building will target a 6-Star Green Star rating. Populous has been appointed as Principal Architect, with Aurecon and Northrop providing engineering services. Council has commenced enabling works on site and main construction is anticipated to begin in 2027 ahead of completion before the 2032 Games.
Supernode Brendale Data Centre and BESS
Supernode is a Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners hyperscale data centre and battery energy storage campus beside the South Pine switchyard at Brendale. Stage 1 of the battery system is now operating, while Stages 2 and 3 remain under construction and are planned to lift the battery campus to about 780 MW / 3074 MWh by 2027. The co-located data centre precinct is designed to use direct high-voltage grid access, renewable energy supply and fibre connectivity to support large-scale cloud, artificial intelligence and high-performance computing loads.
INNOVA Strathpine
INNOVA Strathpine is a planned large-format retail and strata warehouse development on Gympie Road in Strathpine. The project is designed to combine flexible retail tenancies at the front with premium warehouse space at the rear, creating a modern business hub for the Moreton Bay growth corridor. Metropolis Development Group lists the project as deposit paid and conceptualisation in progress, while the dedicated project site and leasing listings indicate the address is 116-118 Gympie Road and the retail opportunity is being marketed for future occupancy.
Wyampa Road Residential Estate
New 90-lot residential subdivision by AVJennings delivering a mix of house-and-land packages and completed homes in northern Bald Hills.
The Country Club Hotel and Entertainment Complex
A 50 million dollar flagship entertainment and sporting precinct by Comiskey Group at the historic Country Club Hotel site in Strathpine. The development features a rebuilt hotel with indoor and outdoor dining, bars, gaming, a steakhouse, American BBQ pit, and an 8-lane bowling alley. It includes 2 pickleball courts, virtual baseball simulators, 4 karaoke rooms, half-sized basketball courts, and an outdoor live music stage. The site also incorporates a 6000sqm Area 51 indoor play centre with climbing walls and trampoline parks, alongside a retail food precinct featuring Guzman Y Gomez.Construction is staged with completion expected in early 2026.
Samsonvale Road Residential Developments
A cluster of small-scale residential developments along Samsonvale Road in Strathpine, on Brisbane's northern outskirts. The anchor site at 20 Samsonvale Road is a confirmed 10-townhouse development, alongside a proposed Lot 800 Samsonvale Road project and other infill housing applications along the corridor. Collectively these developments add medium-density housing stock close to Strathpine and Bray Park train stations and the Strathpine Centre retail precinct, while retaining the area's established suburban character.
Brendale Adventure Home HQ (Anaconda Adventure HQ)
A $92 million large-format retail and lifestyle precinct in Brendale, featuring the world's largest Anaconda Adventure HQ in the southern hemisphere with 17,000sqm retail showroom in stage one (32,000sqm total when complete), indoor sports facility, outdoor adventure areas including barramundi fishing dam, bike/scooter tracks, and MTB/ATV tracks, along with Spotlight and Harris Scarfe Home stores, a gym, cafe, and medical services. Two-building development: Stage one delivers 17,000 square metres of retail space and 450 parking spaces, with a future stage adding 15,000 square metres.Features interactive elements including 40-foot lure casting tank, fishing simulators, cold room for trialling down jackets, and range of boats on display.
2,127 residents of Brendale are employed, from a labour force of 2,318. Unemployment sits at 8.2%, with participation at 70.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% 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 11,475, about 2.8 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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Brendale boasts a competent labor pool, with key service industries well represented, an unemployment rate of 8.2%, and an estimated employment growth of 6.3% over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,127 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 3.9% above Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.3%, indicating room for improvement, and workforce participation matches Greater Brisbane's 70.4%. Based on Census responses, a low 13.0% of residents were found to work from home, although Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
Resident employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area shows particularly strong specialization in retail trade, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. Meanwhile, professional & technical has limited presence with 5.7% employment compared to 8.9% regionally. With 4.2 workers for every resident, as at the Census, the area functions as an employment hub, hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 6.3% alongside labour force increasing by 4.7%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 1.4 percentage points. This compares to Greater Brisbane, where employment grew by 3.2%, labour force expanded by 3.4%, and unemployment rose 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Brendale. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Brendale's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
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Median household income in Brendale is $1,219 a week (about $63,000 a year), with median personal income at $724 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,038 a year against an average of $54,068. 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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As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Brendale's median income among taxpayers is $47,038, with an average of $54,068. This is lower than average on a national basis, and compares to Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $52,382 (median) and $60,210 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows personal income ranks at the 33rd percentile ($724 weekly), while household income sits at the 14th percentile.
Looking at income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 31.1% of residents (1,277 people), aligning with regional levels where this cohort likewise represents 33.3%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 78.0% of income remaining, ranking at the 10th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Brendale had 1,311 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 15% detached houses and 0% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 55% rented and 20% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 28.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.6%. 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 residences in the area, recorded at the previous Census, was composed of 14.9% detached houses and 85.1% alternative formats like townhouses, flats, and other dwellings, contrasting with the Greater Brisbane proportions of 73.5% detached homes and 26.5% other properties. At the same time, the rate of home ownership was lower than the metropolitan Brisbane benchmark, standing at 19.7%, with the remaining dwellings carrying a mortgage (25.3%) or occupied by tenants (54.9%). The median monthly home loan payment in this locality sat well below the metro Brisbane average at $1,300, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $350, relative to metropolitan averages of $1,863 and $380.
On a national level, home loan payments in this district are notably below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are less than the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Brendale counted 1,311 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,737 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 83% of areas nationally, against 18% couples without children. 36% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Domestic units are mostly family-based, representing 60.6% of the total, which includes 21.1% of homes with couples raising youngsters, 18.0% consisting of couples without youngsters, and 19.1% run by single parents. The remaining 39.4% are classified as non-family units, where single-person households account for 35.8% and shared group homes make up 3.8% of the total. The median domestic occupancy level of 2.2 residents sits lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.6% of adults in Brendale hold a university qualification, including 12.9% with a bachelor degree and 2.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 87% of areas nationally. A further 29.7% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The district experiences some educational hurdles, with the proportion of residents holding university qualifications (16.6%) sitting considerably lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 12.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 42.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.7%) and certificates (29.7%). Enrolment figures are exceptionally robust, with 31.2% of the local population currently engaged in structured learning programs.
This comprises 10.0% of residents attending primary school, 7.2% enrolled in high schools, and 5.0% enrolled in higher education programs.
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Public transport in Brendale reaches 22 stops on 18 routes, timetabled for about 830 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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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Analysis of transit facilities shows 22 active boarding locations situated within the area, consisting of both rail and bus networks. These transit points are serviced by 18 separate routes, which combine to support 831 passenger journeys every week. Transit connection ratings are top-tier, with local residents generally living 176 meters from their closest boarding point. Being a primarily residential locality, the majority of workers travel out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 83% of commuters, and trains accounting for 10%. Household vehicle possession stands at 0.9 per home, which is lower than the metropolitan benchmark.
A relatively modest 13.0% of workers perform their duties from home, as recorded during the 2021 Census, which may show the impact of COVID-19 rules. Transit service intervals average 118 journeys daily across all available routes, which translates to approximately 37 weekly journeys for each individual boarding point.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.3% of residents in Brendale report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 89% of areas nationally. 6.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.3 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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Medical indicators point to significant hurdles in the locality, according to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and the prevalence of long-term medical conditions, which exert notable pressure on both the younger and older cohorts. Furthermore, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is particularly low, accounting for approximately 49% of the population, which equates to about 1,997 people. This compares to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. The national average is 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be mental health issues and asthma, impacting 11.2 and 8.5% of residents, respectively, while 64.3% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 15.6% of residents aged 65 and over (640 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
31.6% of Brendale residents were born overseas and 22.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.0%) and Australian (24.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local population displays greater multicultural diversity than most other regional markets, with 22.1% of the populace communicating in a language other than English in their homes, and 31.6% of residents having been born outside Australia. The primary religious affiliation recorded was Christianity, representing 52.3% of the local population. However, the most distinct disproportionate representation was found in the category of Other, which accounts for 1.1% of the community, compared to 1.3% throughout Greater Brisbane. Regarding family background based on parental birthplaces, the three most common heritages in the area are English at 25.0% of the population, Australian at 24.5%, and Other at 15.5%, which is notably higher than the metropolitan benchmark of 9.4%.
Furthermore, there are clear deviations in the concentration of other cultural backgrounds: Maori is strongly overrepresented at 2.1% of the local population compared to 1.1% across the wider region, Samoan stands at 0.9% compared to 0.9% regionally, and Russian is recorded at 0.4% compared to 0.3% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Brendale is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 28.8% 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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With a median age of 35 years, this locality is almost identical to the Greater Brisbane average of 36 years, and is also slightly younger than the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to the wider Brisbane metropolitan zone, this neighborhood has a higher proportion of infants aged 0 - 4 years (7.0%) but a smaller representation of youths aged 15 - 24 years (12.2%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 years rose from 4.9% to 6.3%. On the other hand, the infant group aged 0 to 4 years dropped from 7.8% to 7.0%.
Population projections for 2041 point to major age shifts in the locality, with the 45 to 54 cohort displaying the most rapid expected growth of 53%, adding 258 residents to total 747.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Brendale
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 5 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 — 29 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,100 at the 2021 Census → 4,107 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 (SAL30367). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.