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Brighton (Qld) has an estimated 10,215 residents, up from 9,664 at the 2021 Census — a change of 551 people, or 5.7%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 53.0% of that increase. That puts 1,574 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS regional updates alongside newly verified addresses since the Census, the suburb of Brighton (Qld) has an estimated resident count of around 10,215 as of Aug 2026. This indicates an expansion of 551 people (5.7%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 9,664 people. These figures stem from an estimated resident base of 10,213 established via the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025), complemented by 18 validated new addresses recorded after the Census. Consequently, population density in the suburb of Brighton (Qld) reaches 1,574 persons per square kilometer, placing it above the national benchmark tracked by AreaSearch.
The post-census increase of 5.7% in the suburb of Brighton (Qld) sits within 2.0 percentage points of the broader SA3 area (7.7%), demonstrating resilient demographic momentum. Inward demographic gains were predominantly propelled by natural increase, generating approximately 53.0% of recent population additions, with overseas migration and interstate migration also serving as positive contributors. Projections for each SA2 territory utilise ABS/Geoscience Australia models published in 2024 with 2022 serving as the baseline year. For SA2 territories omitted from that dataset, or across horizons extending past 2032, Queensland State Government projections released in 2023 (utilising 2021 data) are integrated. Because those state models do not publish age cohort breakdowns, AreaSearch weights age distributions in accordance with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections published in 2023 (using 2022 baseline figures). Looking ahead, the suburb of Brighton (Qld) is projected to track within the lower quartile of nationwide statistical areas, with SA2 aggregates indicating an addition of 341 persons to 2041, representing an overall expansion of 3.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
150 new dwellings have been approved in Brighton (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 30 a year. That is 2.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 28 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 21, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS residential approval statistics by AreaSearch shows that Brighton averages approximately 30 residential development approvals annually, accumulating an estimated 150 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 21 recorded to date in FY-25. Solid underlying demand that underpins local property values is evidenced by an average influx of 2.5 new residents annually for every residence constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25). New residential builds carry an average construction valuation of $760,000, underscoring strong developer emphasis on upscale, higher-end properties.
Non-residential building activity has been subdued, with commercial approvals totaling $968,000 during this financial year. On a per capita basis, building approvals in Brighton trail Greater Brisbane by 14.0%, placing the suburb in the 34th percentile across the country. Such constrained construction activity restricts buyer choice while reinforcing demand for established housing stock. This below-average national standing also underscores the mature character of the suburb and points to possible planning limitations. Recent residential construction has consisted exclusively of detached houses, maintaining the suburban environment and appealing to buyers seeking standalone homes and extra space. The area currently records around 442 people per dwelling approval, consistent with a fully established community. Based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, demographic forecasts anticipate Brighton expanding by 339 residents by 2041. At present rates of construction, future residential supply appears well matched to projected demand, supporting advantageous market conditions for purchasers and potentially paving the way for expansion beyond baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Brighton (Qld)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Brighton (Qld), worth an estimated $1.1 billion. A further 74 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $36.1 billion. 32 are already under construction and 34 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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Local infrastructure investment, planning frameworks, and major development programs exert a substantial influence on an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has highlighted 10 projects positioned to influence the local community, led by key undertakings such as the Bruce Highway Gateway Motorway to Dohles Rocks Road Upgrade Stage 1, Emerald Park Townhouses, Highfields Estate, and Formosa by Ausbuild - Murrumba Downs.
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Bruce Highway (Brisbane - Gympie), Gateway Motorway to Dohles Rocks Road Upgrade (Stage 1)
Stage 1 upgrade of the Bruce Highway where it meets the Gateway Motorway and Gympie Arterial Road at Bald Hills, south of the Pine River, delivering staged improvements to the three-way interchange, additional capacity and collector-distributor road connections to ease long-standing congestion on north Brisbane's busiest transport corridor. Key features include removal of the existing Wyampa Road overpass and a new road connection beneath the motorway linking to Kluver Street, fauna fencing, and an east-west fauna underpass beneath the interchange.The project is being delivered jointly with the Gateway Motorway, Bracken Ridge to Pine River upgrade as the Gateway to Bruce Upgrade (G2BU), a combined program of about $2 billion. The design and construct contract was awarded in late 2025 to the Gateway Connect Joint Venture (CPB Contractors, BMD and Georgiou, with designers GHD and BG&E), and detailed design is underway. Total investment is $948 million, funded $758.4 million by the Australian Government and $189.6 million by the Queensland Government. Construction is expected to start in late 2026, subject to environmental approvals, with the works assessed as a controlled action under the EPBC Act via a public environment report. Construction is expected to take about five years. Traffic volumes through the corridor are forecast to grow by roughly 50 per cent by 2041.
Emerald Park Townhouses
Collection of 36 three-bedroom contemporary townhomes across 3 stages. Stage 3 currently selling. Features sophisticated design with modern layouts, extensive landscaped courtyards and quality finishes including ducted air-conditioning.
Formosa by Ausbuild - Murrumba Downs
Boutique residential development offering 32 premium homesites in Murrumba Downs. Located on Twin Lakes Drive and Wellington Rd with civil works underway and first homes expected by late 2025. Features accessibility to Murrumba Downs train station, schools and North Lakes shopping.
Grevillea by Ausbuild
House and land packages in peaceful residence surrounded by bushland. Features 5 different home designs from 3-5 bedrooms with premium inclusions. Close to parks, schools and transport links.
Highpoint Estate Bracken Ridge
Family lifestyle estate by Turrisi Properties featuring freehold titles from 328m2 to 2,248m2 with level land and wide frontages. Central location off Norris Road, 25 minutes from Brisbane airports and 30 minutes from CBD.
Bracken Ridge Tavern Renovation and Extension
Staged renovation and extension of the Bracken Ridge Tavern to modernise dining, bar, gaming and family spaces while the venue remains open. Works include refreshed interiors and outdoor areas, staged relocation of the main entrance, a temporary restaurant location during construction, and a new Italian eatery alongside an upgraded Panama Jacks steakhouse. DA A006671577 for material change of use and reconfiguration has been approved by Brisbane City Council; construction is underway on site.
Lighthouse Newport
Waterfront masterplanned residential precinct featuring three high-rise towers delivering 280 luxury apartments, ground-floor retail and dining, private marina berths, resort-style resident facilities, and extensive public open space along the Newport waterfront.
Gateway Motorway and Bruce Highway Upgrades
Staged Queensland Government upgrades to the Gateway Motorway and Bruce Highway corridor in north Brisbane and southern Moreton Bay. Current works include detailed design for the Gateway to Bruce Upgrade, covering the Gateway Motorway from Bracken Ridge to Pine River and Bruce Highway interchange works south of the Pine River, plus related Bruce Highway stages to Dohles Rocks Road and Anzac Avenue. The upgrades add capacity, improve safety and traffic flow, upgrade interchange connections, provide active transport links, noise barriers and environmental measures.
6,021 residents of Brighton (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 6,216. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 75.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,037, about 79% 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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Brighton features a capable labour force characterized by strong participation across essential services, a low unemployment rate of 3.1%, and an estimated annual jobs growth of 7.2% derived from AreaSearch aggregated statistical data. March 2026 figures show 6,021 employed residents, alongside a jobless rate that sits 1.2% below the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%. The local participation rate of 75.0% compares to 70.1% across Greater Brisbane. Census data recorded 22.1% of working residents operating from home, an outcome partially shaped by Covid-19 lockdown conditions. Local workers are concentrated most heavily within health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.
Representation in education & training is particularly pronounced, registering 1.2 times the regional proportion. Conversely, retail trade accounts for a smaller footprint, engaging 7.0% of local workers compared to 9.4% across the wider region. Given the contrast between resident workers and local job counts at the Census, this residential enclave provides relatively few commercial employment positions internally. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM statistical data indicates that the past 12-month period generated a 7.2% rise in employment alongside a matching 7.2% expansion in the labour pool, holding unemployment steady. Over the same timeline across Greater Brisbane, employment expanded by 3.2%, the workforce rose by 3.4%, and the unemployment rate inched up by 0.1 percentage points. Looking forward, national employment projections released in Mar-26 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide perspective on future employment demand. Across the country, employment is expected to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories diverge widely among individual industries. Applying these sectoral forecasts across Brighton's current industry composition indicates local employment expansion of 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (calculated via proportional weighting for illustrative comparison without factoring in localized population shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Brighton (Qld) is $1,981 a week (about $103,000 a year), with median personal income at $910 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,904 a year against an average of $74,079. 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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ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that personal earnings in Brighton outpace nationwide averages, featuring a median income of $61,904 and an average of $74,079. These figures compare favorably to Greater Brisbane, where median income is $58,236 and average income is $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current earnings are estimated at roughly $68,936 (median) and $82,494 (average) as of March 2026. Data from Census 2021 places local household, family, and individual income levels around the 66th percentile across the country.
In terms of earnings distribution, 31.6% of residents (3,227 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, closely tracking the metropolitan share of 33.3%. Residents retain 85.1% of their earnings after meeting housing commitments, placing the suburb in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Brighton (Qld) had 3,675 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 1% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,993 a month. Rent absorbs 20.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.2%. 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 most recent Census, the local housing mix in Brighton was composed of 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures), contrasting with the wider Brisbane metro distribution of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright property ownership reached 33.2%, substantially exceeding the metropolitan benchmark, while remaining properties were subject to a mortgage (46.0%) or occupied by tenants (20.8%). Typical monthly mortgage obligations stood at $1,993, surpassing the Brisbane metro benchmark of $1,863, whereas typical weekly rent was $400 compared to $380 regionally.
On a nationwide basis, local mortgage commitments exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents remain above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Brighton (Qld) counted 3,675 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,885 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 73.0%, consisting of couples with children (34.7%), couples without children (24.8%), and single parent families (12.3%). The balance of 27.0% represents non-family households, made up of lone person households (24.8%) and group households (2.1%). With an average of 2.6 people per home, the median household size aligns precisely with Greater Brisbane.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.3% of adults in Brighton (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 19.2% with a bachelor degree and 5.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 75% of areas nationally. A further 25.3% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,087 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,065 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 among Brighton residents sit below broader regional figures, with 28.3% of those aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree compared to 33.8% across the SA4 region, suggesting room for higher-level skill growth. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 19.2%, postgraduate qualifications account for 5.3%, and graduate diplomas make up 3.8%. Meanwhile, technical and vocational pathways are strongly represented, with 37.5% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (25.3%). A substantial 28.5% of the local population is actively engaged in formal study. This comprises 10.4% attending primary school, 8.4% enrolled in secondary education, and 4.4% undertaking tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Brighton (Qld) means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
67.6% of residents in Brighton (Qld) report no long-term health condition. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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 in Brighton generally mirror nationwide levels across mortality rates and chronic condition measures evaluated by AreaSearch, though common medical conditions are slightly more widespread among both younger and older demographics. Additionally, private health insurance coverage is extensive, held by approximately 57% of the total population (~5,777 people). Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most widely diagnosed ailments locally, recorded among 9.1 and 8.3% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 67.6% of residents indicated freedom from long-term health conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age locals show a higher than average incidence of chronic conditions.
Older residents aged 65 and over account for 17.3% of the community (1,767 people), exceeding the Greater Brisbane proportion of 15.0%, with overall health rankings remaining broadly consistent with nationwide distributions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Brighton (Qld) is largely Australian-born, at 81.2% of residents, with 4.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.1%) and Australian (25.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Brighton track below broader averages, with 81.2% of the population born in Australia, 90.9% holding citizenship, and 95.1% using exclusively English at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 50.0% of residents. The most noticeable relative concentration occurs within Judaism, accounting for 0.1% of the local population compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. Examining ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the primary ancestries reported are English at 31.1%, Australian at 25.7%, and Irish at 10.6%. Other cultural backgrounds also demonstrate notable local concentrations, including Welsh representation at 0.8% (compared to 0.5% across the region), Scottish ancestry at 9.5% (versus 7.4%), and New Zealand heritage at 1.1% (versus 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Brighton (Qld) is 42. 19.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Brighton aligns closely with Greater Brisbane benchmarks, with no major demographic band diverging by more than 8.2 percentage points from the regional proportion. The median age is estimated at 42 as at August 2026, remaining stable since the 2021 Census and sitting 6 years above the Greater Brisbane median of 36 recorded at that Census. Within specific cohorts, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) have decreased from 23.9% at the Census to an estimated 22.4%. Through to 2041, retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) will experience the largest expansion, climbing by 653 (37%) to reach 2,420, whereas contractions are anticipated among young to middle aged adults, children, and young adults.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Brighton (Qld)
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) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 4 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 Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 18 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,664 at the 2021 Census → 10,215 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL30373). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.