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Broadbeach Waters has an estimated 9,122 residents, up from 8,164 at the 2021 Census — a change of 958 people, or 11.7%. Growth has averaged 1.9% a year over five years, faster than 77% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 73.0% of that increase. That puts 1,718 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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Evaluating demographics data updates from the ABS for the wider region, alongside recent address points verified by AreaSearch since the Census, indicates that the suburb of Broadbeach Waters has an estimated 9,122 residents as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 958 people (11.7%) relative to the 2021 Census, which registered 8,164 individuals. This shift is calculated from a resident headcount of 9,109, calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus an extra 61 validated new addresses since the Census. Such population numbers result in a density of 1,717 persons per square kilometer, placing it above the typical figures across sites nationwide monitored by AreaSearch.
The 11.7% expansion rate in the suburb of Broadbeach Waters since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of Qld (9.2%) and the national benchmark, establishing it as a local growth pacesetter. The population gains were heavily influenced by arrivals from abroad, who accounted for roughly 73.0% of total increases recently, though other components such as relocations from other states and natural increases also added positive numbers. Projections utilize ABS and Geoscience Australia models for each SA2 region published in 2024 using 2022 as its baseline. For SA2 territories lacking this information, or for periods past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 utilizing 2021 data are used. These state-level models do not break down numbers by age brackets; consequently, AreaSearch distributes growth proportions using the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, baseline 2022) for individual age brackets. Future outlooks suggest the suburb of Broadbeach Waters will experience growth exceeding the median of regional areas nationwide, with the population projected to expand by 1,289 persons by 2041 using combined SA2 projections, representing a 14.0% total gain over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
166 new dwellings have been approved in Broadbeach Waters over the past five years, an average of 33 a year. That places the area in the 73rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 34 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 88% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 44, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on building approvals data from the ABS mapped to local areas, the suburb of Broadbeach Waters averages approximately 33 dwelling approvals annually, with a total of 166 residential builds approved during the previous 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 41 registered so far during FY-26. With an average of 5 new residents per year arriving for each home built over the previous 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand outstrips supply, which generally drives up prices and intensifies buyer competition, while new properties average a construction cost of $1,959,000, indicating developer investment is concentrated on the high-end luxury sector.
Additionally, commercial development approvals total $15.1 million this financial year, showing moderate commercial investment activity. Compared against the Rest of Qld, the suburb of Broadbeach Waters displays a significantly lower level of residential construction, tracking 70.0% below the regional average per capita. This low rate of new supply generally supports demand and values for existing properties. Recent builds consist of 88.0% detached houses and 12.0% semi-detached or multi-unit dwellings, reinforcing the traditional residential aesthetic focusing on spacious family homes. The market shows evolving dynamics with roughly 269 people per approved dwelling. Projections indicate that the suburb of Broadbeach Waters is set to gain 1,276 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly calculations by AreaSearch. While construction activity is keeping reasonable pace with this projected population expansion, home buyers may encounter stiffer competition as the population increases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Broadbeach Waters, worth an estimated $4.15 billion. A further 164 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $55.1 billion. 60 are already under construction and 75 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major works, and planning policies heavily shape residential market outcomes. A total of 39 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a likely local impact. Notable developments include The Landmark, The Lanes Retail Precinct, Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 (Broadbeach South to Burleigh Heads), and the Broadbeach South light rail station, with the following list detailing the most significant changes.
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The Landmark
The Landmark is a 3 billion dollar masterplanned mixed-use precinct by Aniko Group located on a 1.13-hectare site in Mermaid Beach. The development features four architecturally striking towers reaching up to 53 storeys. It includes approximately 900 luxury residences, a 5-star international hotel with branded residences, and over 10,000sqm of A-grade office and medical space. The project offers extensive resort-style amenities on a one-hectare recreation podium, including a lagoon pool, lap pool, pickleball court, and a ground-level dining and retail plaza.Construction is being delivered in stages by Anikos in-house construction arm, with the first two towers comprising 440 residences.
The Lanes Retail Precinct
The Lanes is a $1 billion plus mixed-use precinct at the heart of the 42-hectare Lakes master planned community on the corner of Hooker Boulevard and Bermuda Street, Mermaid Waters. In early 2026, private investment group Abedian and Co (owned by Soheil and Sahba Abedian, the original masters of Sunland Group) acquired the 20.86-hectare site for $32 million from receivers Ankura, after the previous owner Panthera Mermaid collapsed in late 2025. The site holds an existing development approval for 13,803 square metres of retail, dining, wellness and entertainment uses.A separate development application has been lodged proposing three residential towers (two of 30 storeys and one of 17 storeys) with 700 apartments, 19,375 square metres of additional retail and commercial space, a fresh food market hall, a 4,310 square metre health and wellness centre, and a lakeside amphitheatre. The Abedians have indicated they will deliver on the original vision for a boutique retail village. The project is planned for staged delivery over approximately a decade, with Stage One of The Lanes Residences (two adjacent residential towers of 10 and 12 storeys with 150 apartments) already complete.
Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 (Broadbeach South to Burleigh Heads)
A 6.7km dual-track extension of the light rail network featuring eight new stations and five new light rail vehicles. As of May 2026, the project is in the final stages of construction with full alignment tram testing scheduled to begin this month. Major works in the northern precincts are complete, while finishing works, landscaping, and wire stringing are wrapping up in the southern section toward Burleigh Heads. The extension will provide high-frequency public transport and east-west bus connections at Miami and Burleigh Heads.
The Landmark
A 2 billion AUD mixed-use masterplanned precinct by Aniko Group located on a 1.13-hectare site. The development features four towers comprising up to 891 apartments, a 5-star international hotel, 11,000sqm of A-grade office space, a state-of-the-art medical centre, and a ground-level retail and dining plaza.
Broadbeach South light rail station
The Broadbeach South light rail station is the southern terminus of the Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 2. The station includes park and ride facilities, bus connections, and serves the Gold Coast Convention Centre, Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, and Star Casino.
Luxe Broadbeach
Ultra-premium 33-storey residential tower at the corner of Charles Avenue and Old Burleigh Road, comprising 28 full-floor luxury apartments. Each residence occupies an entire 374sqm floorplate with unobstructed park, beach and ocean views, and the building is crowned by a two-storey penthouse. Manhattan-inspired design by DBI Architecture with six-star amenities including a 25m heated lap pool, infinity pool, sauna, gym and yoga lawn on the level 5 podium. The project is now sold out and under construction.
Victoria & Albert Broadbeach
Victoria & Albert is a mixed-use luxury precinct by Iris Capital on the former Niecon Plaza site. The project comprises two residential towers, premium office space, retail and dining uses, and extensive resident amenities. Construction is underway with basement and podium works progressing and residential towers now advancing above ground.
Gold Coast Highway Enhancement
Major upgrade to the Gold Coast Highway through Mermaid Beach as part of the $1.2 billion Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 (GCLR3). Includes road resurfacing, intersection upgrades, new pedestrian crossings, cycling infrastructure, and the extension of the light rail system from Broadbeach to Burleigh Heads.
5,091 residents of Broadbeach Waters are employed, from a labour force of 5,196. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 66.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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 Broadbeach Waters is characterized by an educated workforce across diverse industries, featuring an unemployment rate of only 2.0% and annual job growth estimated at 3.2% based on aggregated local data. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 5,091, with unemployment tracking 1.9% below the Regional Qld average of 3.9%, and participation rates sitting at a standard level (66.7% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld). Census returns showed a moderate 20.6% of the workforce worked from home, though this may reflect pandemic-era movement restrictions. Local employment is predominantly found in medical and social services, building sectors, and hospitality.
There is an exceptionally high concentration of residents employed in professional and technical fields, tracking at 1.7 times the regional average. By contrast, primary industries like agriculture, forestry & fishing are underrepresented at 0.3% compared to the regional average of 4.5%. Census data comparing local workers to residents suggests a significant portion of the population travels to other areas for work. Data from the SALM and ABS indicates that in the 12 months leading to March 2026, the count of employed residents rose by 3.2% while the total labor force grew by 3.2%, keeping local unemployment steady. This outperformed Regional Qld, which saw a minor 0.1% rise in employment, a 0.3% expansion in the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide context for future workforce demand. These projections, covering five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary by sector. Projecting these industry trends onto the local workforce mix suggests employment for residents could rise by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, representing a simple proportional estimate that does not adjust for specific local population growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Broadbeach Waters is $2,072 a week (about $108,000 a year), with median personal income at $889 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,125 a year against an average of $125,740. The average runs 141% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Tax data from the ATO released for financial year 2023 shows the suburb of Broadbeach Waters has a median taxpayer income of $52,125 and an average income of $125,740. This represents an exceptionally high level nationally, compared to a median of $53,146 and average of $66,593 across Regional Qld. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated values would stand at roughly $58,046 for the median and $140,024 for the average in March 2026. According to the Census, household, family, and individual earnings place the area around the 67th percentile nationally.
The largest income bracket is the 29.6% of households earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (representing 2,700 residents), which is similar to the wider region where this bracket accounts for 31.7%. High-earning households are prominent, with 32.2% receiving more than $3,000 weekly, pointing to substantial financial capacity. Although residential housing costs account for 17.3% of income, strong earnings keep disposable income at the 68th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Broadbeach Waters had 3,008 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 15% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $600 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 84% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 29.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The composition of residential properties in the suburb of Broadbeach Waters at the last Census was 78.4% detached houses and 21.7% other types of housing, including townhouses and apartments, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other properties in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates were high at 40.4%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (36.4%) or occupied by tenants (23.3%). The median monthly cost for mortgaged homes was $2,600, whereas the median weekly rent was $600, compared to regional figures of $1,655 and $345 respectively. On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of Broadbeach Waters are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs are also well above the countrywide average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Broadbeach Waters counted 3,008 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,361 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 71.5%, which consists of couples with children at 31.0%, couples without children at 30.2%, and single parents with children at 9.1%. The remaining 28.5% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 21.5% and share houses accounting for 6.9%. The median number of occupants per household is 2.6, which is slightly above the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.1% of adults in Broadbeach Waters hold a university qualification, including 21.8% with a bachelor degree and 6.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 22.4% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The educational attainment of residents in the suburb of Broadbeach Waters is high for the region, with tertiary graduation rates at 30.1% of residents aged 15+ compared to 20.6% in the Rest of Qld and 25.4% in the wider SA4 area. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 21.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational training is also prominent, with 35.8% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.4%) and certificates (22.4%). A high proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 28.8% of residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This includes 8.2% in high schools, 8.1% in primary schools, and 5.6% studying at university or college.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Broadbeach Waters reaches 34 stops on 16 routes, timetabled for about 2,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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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Transport networks include 34 active public transport stops in the suburb of Broadbeach Waters, consisting of bus services. These stops connect to 16 separate routes, which support 2,398 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is rated favorably, with residents living an average of 225 meters from their closest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb of Broadbeach Waters, most working residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 89%. Car ownership averages 1.7 vehicles per household, which is higher than the regional average. About 20.6% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.
Bus services average 342 journeys per day across all routes, which translates to roughly 70 weekly services for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
73.7% of residents in Broadbeach Waters report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 88% of areas nationally. 4.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 77.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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 metrics show excellent outcomes in the suburb of Broadbeach Waters, characterized by low mortality rates and a low incidence of chronic illnesses across age brackets, alongside an exceptionally high rate of private medical insurance covering approximately 77% of residents (7,025 people). This compares to a rate of 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues reported were arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 7.1% and 5.9% of residents respectively. Conversely, 73.7% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 18.2% of the local population (1,660 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld level of 20.4%. Health profiles for older residents are strong, matching the high rankings seen in the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
31.1% of Broadbeach Waters residents were born overseas and 14.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.9%) and Australian (21.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Broadbeach Waters displays higher cultural diversity than most comparable areas, with 14.6% of residents using a non-English language at home and 31.1% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 53.6% of the population. The most distinct relative overrepresentation is found in Judaism, which accounts for 0.7% of the population, compared to 0.1% in Regional Qld. Regarding ancestral background, the three largest groups in the suburb of Broadbeach Waters are English at 29.9%, Australian at 21.2% (which is lower than the regional average of 26.5%), and Irish at 8.7%.
There are also distinct differences in other origins: New Zealand ancestry represents 1.6% of residents (compared to 0.9% regionally), Spanish is at 0.8% (compared to 0.3% regionally), and Hungarian is at 0.4% (compared to 0.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Broadbeach Waters is 42. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 27.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 42 years in the suburb of Broadbeach Waters is close to the Regional Qld average of 41 and higher than the Australian median of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, the 35 - 44 age bracket has a high representation at 14.7%, while children aged 5 - 14 are less common at 10.2%. The local population has grown younger since the 2021 Census, with the median age falling 1.2 years from 43 to 42. Specifically, residents aged 25 to 34 increased from 12.1% to 14.1%, and those aged 35 to 44 rose from 12.7% to 14.7%.
In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 15.4% to 12.1%, and the 65 to 74 bracket declined from 11.0% to 9.4%. Population models for 2041 project notable demographic shifts in the suburb of Broadbeach Waters. The 25 to 34 group is expected to grow, increasing by 386 people (30%) from 1,286 to 1,673, while both the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 brackets are expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Broadbeach Waters
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 3 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 — 61 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,164 at the 2021 Census → 9,122 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 (SAL30381). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.