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Bridgeman Downs has an estimated 12,415 residents, up from 10,938 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,477 people, or 13.5%. Growth has averaged 3.1% a year over five years, faster than 81% of areas nationally. 330 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 55.0% of that increase. That puts 1,319 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 demographic assessments of ABS regional updates and newly confirmed street addresses tracked by AreaSearch since the national survey, the suburb of Bridgeman Downs has an estimated residency of 12,415 people for May 2026. This indicates a rise of 1,477 individuals (13.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 10,938 people. This shift was calculated from a base resident count of 12,344 estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 330 validated new addresses added since the census. The current population density stands at 1,319 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure for locations nationwide analysed by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Bridgeman Downs outpaced the broader SA4 region (9.2%) and the national benchmark with its 13.5% growth rate, ranking it among the fastest-expanding local areas. This upward trajectory was chiefly fueled by arrivals from other states, accounting for approximately 55.00000000000001% of the overall population growth, with additional positive inputs from overseas arrivals and natural increase. Projections for SA2 districts published in 2024 using a 2022 baseline by the ABS and Geoscience Australia are utilized by AreaSearch. For geographic areas omitted from this dataset, or for projections extending beyond 2032, figures from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 utilizing 2021 baseline data are adopted. Because these state-level projections lack detailed age cohorts, AreaSearch distributes growth across age bands using proportions derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 data. Looking forward, the suburb of Bridgeman Downs is situated within the top quarter of areas for projected growth, with combined SA2-level modeling suggesting an expansion of 2,889 residents by 2041, representing a 22.7% increase over the 16 years.
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432 new dwellings have been approved in Bridgeman Downs over the past five years, an average of 86 a year. That places the area in the 87th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 80 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 78% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 93, 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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Analysis of building approval statistics compiled by AreaSearch indicates that the suburb of Bridgeman Downs averages roughly 86 dwelling approvals annually, accumulating to an estimated 432 residential units over the preceding 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 86 home approvals have been logged. With an average influx of 4.1 new inhabitants per built dwelling each year between FY-21 and FY-25, construction is failing to keep pace with demand, which typically intensifies buyer competition and exerts upward pressure on home prices. Newly approved residences carry an average building cost of $663,000, signaling that builders are targeting the higher-end market with premium housing options.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $2.8 million for the current financial year, underscoring the suburb's overwhelmingly residential profile. In comparison to the broader Greater Brisbane region, the suburb of Bridgeman Downs displays slightly elevated building activity, running 29.0% higher than the regional per-capita average over the 5 year span, which provides buyers with options while supporting local property valuations, even though construction momentum has slowed recently. The mix of recent housing starts consists of 78.0% detached houses and 22.0% multi-residential units or townhouses, maintaining a low-density suburban character focused on standalone dwellings suited to buyers seeking extra space. The ratio of approximately 229 individuals for each approved dwelling points to an expanding real estate market. Long-term forecasts indicate the suburb of Bridgeman Downs will add 2,818 inhabitants by 2041, based on the latest quarterly modeling from AreaSearch. If prevailing construction volumes persist, residential supply is projected to satisfy local demand, yielding favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially paving the way for expansion that outpaces current predictions.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bridgeman Downs, worth an estimated $90 million. A further 75 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $17.8 billion. 19 are already under construction and 31 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and retail. 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 upgrades, major developments, and zoning strategies are major drivers of regional performance. A total of 16 infrastructure initiatives have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the local area. Key developments include Northern Brisbane Green Corridors, Grevillea on Graham, Grevillea on Idonia, and Carseldine Village Heart, with the subsequent inventory highlighting the projects of greatest significance.
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Grevillea on Graham
Boutique estate by Ausbuild with 29 homesites (approx. 500-663 sqm) in a quiet Bridgeman Downs pocket. Active sales with house-and-land packages; local streets and lots delivered in stages. Close to parks, schools and major retail with convenient access to transport.
Grevillea on Idonia
Limited-release boutique land estate by Ausbuild comprising 11 premium homesites at the end of Idonia Street in Bridgeman Downs. Marketing and sales are active and operational works have been decided by Brisbane City Council, indicating civil construction. Lots feature wide frontages and direct access to nearby parkland and Cabbage Tree Creek reserve.
Beckett Road Subdivision
Approved reconfiguration of lots to create a 17-lot residential subdivision over approximately 2.01 hectares at 357-365 Beckett Road, Bridgeman Downs. Application A006180740 was decided (approved) by Brisbane City Council with DAJMO Pty Ltd as applicant and Saunders Havill Group as consultant. Lots range roughly from 400 m2 to around 1,059 m2, targeting premium infill housing supply in Brisbane's north.
McDonald's Bridgeman Downs
Standalone McDonald's restaurant with dual-lane drive-through integrated with an already approved service station on the corner of Albany Creek Rd and Bridgeman Rd. DA A006795238 (Material Change of Use) is currently in progress with Brisbane City Council, and a related Reconfigure a Lot application (A006796321) is also in progress. Proposed building is single-storey (~4.9m) with approx. 380sqm GFA and 24/7 operations.
440 Beckett Road Residential Subdivision
14-lot residential subdivision approved (Decided) by Brisbane City Council at 440 Beckett Road on a 0.96 ha site that includes mapped koala habitat and a local wildlife corridor. The primary DA (A006225146) reconfigures 1 lot into 14 with environmental covenants and a corridor set-aside. An Operational Works application (A006861657) was lodged in Sep 2025, indicating progression to civil works, subject to fauna management and other approval conditions.
Northern Brisbane Green Corridors
Planning-level environmental corridor initiative for northern Brisbane, aligning with Brisbane City Council biodiversity, koala habitat, bushland acquisition and ecological corridor programs. The area includes habitat links through Kedron Brook, Chermside Hills Reserve, Raven Street Reserve and Cabbage Tree Creek, with related citywide planning for a Green Grid of connected green corridors and destinations.
Carseldine Village - 5-Star Green Star Community
A pioneering 15-hectare sustainable precinct on the former QUT campus featuring 100% net-zero energy emission homes. The project integrates the Village Heart retail hub, Rockpool's 150-bed aged care facility, a 98-place C&K childcare centre, and 'The Green' $6.5M recreation area. Recent milestones include the structural progress of 152 social and affordable housing units in partnership with SGCH and Bric Housing, and the nearing completion of the Village Heart Stage 1 retail precinct.
Carseldine Sports Club & Function Centre
Combined 19,352sqm site development for a sporting club and function centre with 2000sqm clubhouse facility and 149-space car park. Includes demolishing existing structures for new clubhouse while maintaining 1970s squash courts and adding gym, function centre, and indoor sports centre. Designed by Peninsula Architects with substantial vegetation buffers along Cabbage Tree Creek.
7,640 residents of Bridgeman Downs are employed, from a labour force of 7,776. Unemployment sits at 1.7%, with participation at 78.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,994, about 72% 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 Bridgeman Downs features a workforce with high levels of education and a strong concentration of professionals, coupled with an unemployment rate of just 1.7% and an estimated 7.2% job growth over the preceding year according to AreaSearch regional aggregations. Working residents numbered 7,640 in March 2026, while the local unemployment rate sat 2.6% below the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%. Labor participation is exceptionally high at 78.0% compared to 70.4% across Greater Brisbane. Census data indicates a moderate 23.7% of the working population performed their duties from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. The local workforce is heavily concentrated in health care & social assistance, at 1.3 times the regional average rate. Conversely, industrial manufacturing accounts for only 4.1% of employment, which is lower than the Greater Brisbane share of 6.4%. As a predominantly residential enclave, the suburb of Bridgeman Downs offers limited local employment opportunities, as shown by the imbalance between the count of working residents and jobs located within the area. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS figures aggregated across wider statistical zones, both employment and the total labor force grew by 7.2% during the 12 months ending March 2026, keeping the overall unemployment level steady. By comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded a 3.2% rise in employment alongside a 3.4% expansion of the labor force, while its unemployment rate ticked up by 0.1 percentage points. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends for the suburb of Bridgeman Downs. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to local employment sectors to estimate future trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expansion rates vary widely by industry. Weighting these projections against the industry mix of the suburb of Bridgeman Downs suggests local employment would rise by 7.2% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, representing a simple baseline extrapolation that does not account for specific local population growth models.
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Median household income in Bridgeman Downs is $2,878 a week (about $150,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,092 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,558 a year against an average of $82,948. 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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The latest postcode-level tax data from the ATO for the 2023 financial year shows that residents of the suburb of Bridgeman Downs earn incomes that rank among the top tiers in the country, with a median of $63,558 and an average of $82,948. This compares to a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799 across Greater Brisbane. Adjusted for the 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median of $70,778 and an average of $92,371 as of March 2026.
The 2021 Census confirms that family, household, and individual earnings in the suburb of Bridgeman Downs sit between the 85th and 95th percentiles nationwide. In terms of distribution, 31.6% of the population (representing 3,923 residents) earn upwards of $4000, contrasting with the wider metropolitan region where the largest group earns between $1,500 and $2,999 (33.3%). The high proportion of top-bracket earners, with 48.0% receiving more than $3,000 weekly, points to substantial financial resources in the community. Residents retain 87.9% of their earnings after meeting housing costs, indicating strong discretionary spending power, and the suburb's SEIFA socio-economic ranking lies in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bridgeman Downs had 3,590 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 1% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $520 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 81% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential housing in the suburb of Bridgeman Downs at the time of the latest census consisted of 87.8% separate houses and 12.3% alternative housing types, such as semi-detached homes, units, or other structures, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings across metropolitan Brisbane. Home ownership levels were significantly higher than the Brisbane metropolitan average at 38.0%, with mortgaged properties making up 44.7% and rental homes accounting for 17.2%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,500 was much higher than the Brisbane metropolitan average, while weekly rent sat at $520, compared to metropolitan figures of $1,863 and $380 respectively.
Nationwide, mortgage costs in the suburb of Bridgeman Downs are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent prices are significantly above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bridgeman Downs counted 3,590 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,075 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 48% are couples with children, more than in 93% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 12% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 86.7%, consisting of couples with children at 48.1%, couples without children at 29.3%, and single-parent households at 8.2%. The remaining 13.3% consists of non-family households, with single-person households representing 11.5% and group share houses making up 1.9%. The median size of a household is 3.0 people, exceeding the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
41.6% of adults in Bridgeman Downs hold a university qualification, including 27.5% with a bachelor degree and 10.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 15.8% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Residents of the suburb of Bridgeman Downs exhibit educational qualifications that far exceed broader averages, with 41.6% of those aged 15 and older holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% nationally. This high level of academic training positions the community well for professional services and knowledge-based roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 27.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 10.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.4%. Vocational and technical training is also common, with 26.7% of residents aged 15 and older holding trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (15.8%).
Student representation is high in the suburb of Bridgeman Downs, with 31.0% of the population enrolled in an educational institution. This group includes 9.5% in primary school, 9.3% in secondary school, and 7.3% enrolled in higher education.
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Public transport in Bridgeman Downs reaches 22 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 360 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 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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Public transit records show 22 active passenger stops operating within the suburb of Bridgeman Downs, offering a network of bus connections. These locations are serviced by 9 distinct routes, which combine to support 1,329 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is classified as good, with dwellings averaging a distance of 360 meters from the nearest stop. Because of the residential character of the area, most workers travel out of the suburb for employment, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 89% and rail transit representing 5%. The number of vehicles per household averages 1.9, which is above the metropolitan average.
According to the 2021 Census, 23.7% of working residents worked from home, which may reflect conditions during pandemic restrictions. Transit routes average 189 daily journeys across the local network, which translates to approximately 60 weekly services per stop.
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74.3% of residents in Bridgeman Downs report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 78% of areas nationally. 3.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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 demonstrate very positive results throughout the suburb of Bridgeman Downs, based on AreaSearch research into mortality statistics and long-term illnesses, with both younger and older generations showing low rates of standard ailments. Furthermore, private health insurance uptake is exceptionally high, covering roughly 60% of the population (representing 7,457 residents), compared to 55.8% for the Greater Brisbane area. Asthma and arthritis represent the most common chronic conditions, affecting 6.6% and 6.1% of the population respectively, while 74.3% of residents reported having no chronic health issues, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
The working-age population exhibits strong health profiles with minimal chronic conditions. Inhabitants aged 65 and older constitute 17.4% of the population (2,160 residents), which is higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 15.1%. Seniors in the area enjoy highly favorable health outcomes, with national standings generally matching the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
34.0% of Bridgeman Downs residents were born overseas and 26.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.9%) and Australian (20.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Bridgeman Downs exhibits a higher degree of cultural variety than most local real estate markets, with 26.2% of residents using a non-English language at home and 34.0% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 58.1% of the population. The most prominent statistical divergence is in Hinduism, which is practiced by 7.5% of residents, representing a major concentration compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 2.2%. Regarding family background and parental birthplaces, the largest ancestral lines in the suburb of Bridgeman Downs are English at 23.9%, Australian at 20.1%, and Other at 10.5%.
There are also distinct variations in other backgrounds: South Australian heritage is overrepresented at 1.1% of the local population (compared to 0.6% across the region), Indian heritage stands at 7.0% (compared to 2.0% regionally), and Italian heritage represents 4.4% (compared to 2.0% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bridgeman Downs is 39. 21.7% 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 in the suburb of Bridgeman Downs is 39 years, slightly older than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and close to the national median of 38. Compared to the Greater Brisbane region, the suburb of Bridgeman Downs has an elevated share of residents aged 55 - 64 (12.3%) but a smaller proportion of people aged 25 - 34 (7.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort increased from 14.2% to 15.3% of the total population, while the 25 to 34 age cohort decreased from 10.2% to 7.8%.
By 2041, demographic models project significant changes in local age groups. Leading this shift, the 45 to 54 cohort is expected to grow by 42% (an increase of 726 individuals), rising from 1,750 to 2,477. Conversely, the cohorts aged 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 are projected to shrink.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bridgeman Downs
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 7 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 330 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,938 at the 2021 Census → 12,415 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 (SAL30369). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.