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Browns Plains (Qld) has an estimated 8,035 residents, up from 6,632 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,403 people, or 21.2%. Growth has averaged 3.5% a year over five years, faster than 91% of areas nationally. 255 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 41.0% of that increase. That puts 1,569 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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An evaluation of broader regional ABS demographic updates alongside AreaSearch-validated new addresses since the Census indicates the population of the suburb of Browns Plains (Qld) stands at roughly 8,035 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 1,403 people (21.2%) compared to the 6,632 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such growth is drawn from an estimated resident population of 7,910 determined by AreaSearch following the ABS ERP release in June 2025, combined with 255 validated new addresses added post-Census. At this count, the suburb of Browns Plains (Qld) has a density of 1,569 persons per square kilometer, tracking above AreaSearch's national benchmark average.
Outpacing both state figures and the national average (9.5%), the 21.2% expansion since the 2021 census positions the suburb of Browns Plains (Qld) as a standout growth locality. Gains have been driven predominantly by interstate arrivals, accounting for roughly 41.0% of recent population increases, supplemented by positive contributions from natural increase and overseas migration. Demographic projections deployed by AreaSearch incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia data using 2022 as a base year at the SA2 level. For intervals beyond 2032 or areas omitted from that series, 2023 Queensland State Government SA2 projections based on 2021 figures are utilized, with cohort weightings adjusted via the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 data) because state releases lack age-specific breakdowns. Looking ahead, future population trajectory for the suburb of Browns Plains (Qld) places it within the highest national quartile, with combined SA2 modelling pointing to an addition of 1,876 persons by 2041, translating to an overall 16-year increase of 21.8%.
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387 new dwellings have been approved in Browns Plains (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 77 a year. That places the area in the 81st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 77 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 35% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 27, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch's examination of ABS residential approvals mapped from statistical divisions, development activity in Browns Plains has generated approximately 77 approved dwellings per annum, amounting to around 387 residences across the last 5 financial years. In FY-25 to date, 27 approvals have been logged. Over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, an average of 3.2 new arrivals entered the area for every home constructed, creating a scenario where incoming demand substantially outstrips fresh supply and typically putting upward pressure on pricing and buyer competition. Furthermore, incoming residential stock carries an average build cost of $334,000, which sits below regional benchmarks to provide cost-effective entry points.
Commercial activity also shows substantial momentum, with $66.5 million in commercial approvals registered during the current financial year. Per capita building volume in Browns Plains reaches roughly 67% of Greater Brisbane levels while positioning at the 62nd percentile nationally, indicating above-average construction activity and healthy developer interest. Newly approved residential stock is distributed between standalone houses (35.0%) and medium-to-high density formats such as apartments or townhouses (65.0%). This emphasis on higher-density building provides affordable options for first-time purchasers, downsizers, and investors. It marks a clear departure from the prevailing local landscape, where houses comprise 78.0% of stock, reflecting constrained land supply alongside shifting resident preferences for diverse housing forms. A ratio of around 213 people per approval highlights an evolving property environment. Long-term demographic forecasts anticipate an influx of 1,751 residents into Browns Plains up to 2041 relative to the latest quarterly figures from AreaSearch. If prevailing building volumes continue, incoming housing supply appears well-positioned to satisfy future requirements, establishing favorable purchasing conditions and potentially accommodating growth beyond baseline projections.
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AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Browns Plains (Qld), worth an estimated $998 million. A further 48 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $87 billion. 18 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities. 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, major works, and strategic planning initiatives play a crucial role in shaping future regional outcomes. AreaSearch has identified 10 key projects expected to influence the locality. Notable developments include The Avenues at Browns Plains, Grand Plaza Shopping Centre Amenities Refurbishment, Browns Plains Central, and Logan Plan, with further details on the most impactful projects outlined below.
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Grand Plaza Shopping Centre Amenities Refurbishment
Internal upgrade program at Grand Plaza, the regional shopping centre at Browns Plains in Logan. The current scope, lodged with Logan City Council in May 2025 (reference PDCOM/1509/2025), covers a commercial amenities refurbishment refreshing customer washrooms and supporting facilities. The works form part of an ongoing centre renewal program led by co-owners Vicinity Centres and EG Funds Management, building on the recently completed food court refurbishment which introduced new ceramic and timber finishes, additional seating and a kids play zone.A steady stream of specialty store fitouts is also progressing through 2025 and 2026 (including Pandora, Essential Beauty and Sunshine Kitchen), reflecting active tenancy reconfiguration across the centre. Grand Plaza spans around 53,000 square metres of gross lettable area and is anchored by Big W, Kmart, Target, Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and Event Cinemas. The centre has previously trialled rooftop drone deliveries with Wing.
Browns Plains Central
Browns Plains Central is a major mixed-use urban renewal project located opposite Grand Plaza. The masterplanned community is designed to deliver approximately 1200 apartments and townhouses integrated with retail and commercial spaces. The development aligns with the Browns Plains Local Plan to transform the site into a high-density urban hub, fostering local employment and residential growth within the Logan City Council region.
The Avenues at Browns Plains
Boutique collection of 128 luxury townhomes and apartments with rooftop terraces, located directly opposite Grand Plaza Shopping Centre in Browns Plains. Developed by Turrisi Properties, the project targets owner-occupiers and investors seeking premium finishes and an inner-suburban lifestyle close to retail, transport and schools.
Pan Pacific Recycling Solar Panel Recycling Facility
Queensland's first licensed commercial solar panel recycling facility. The Crestmead plant has commenced commercial operations and is capable of processing up to 240,000 end-of-life solar panels annually. The facility recovers up to 99% of panel materials including glass, aluminium, silicon, copper and silver while also expanding into battery recycling services.
Loganlea Station and Park 'n' Ride Relocation
Joint Australian and Queensland Government project to relocate Loganlea station about 500m south opposite Logan Hospital and upgrade the park 'n' ride. The new station will improve access to Logan Hospital, Loganlea TAFE and Loganlea State High School, with ramps, stairs, lifts, a pedestrian overpass, raised platforms, lighting, CCTV, real-time passenger information, bus stops, kiss 'n' ride, bicycle parking and provision for future Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail expansion. Major construction is underway and completion is targeted for 2027, subject to conditions.
Crestmead Logistics Estate
A 1.5 billion dollar master-planned industrial precinct spanning 157 hectares on the corner of Green and Clarke Roads in Crestmead, around 25 kilometres south of Brisbane. Developed by Pointcorp and amalgamated over five years from 2014, the nine-stage estate is set to deliver approximately 650,000 square metres of warehousing, business, logistics and manufacturing space, with around 6,000 ongoing jobs forecast for the Logan economy. More than 1.1 million square metres of land has been sold within the master plan, with major occupiers and developers including Mapletree, GPT, Bunnings, Bevchain, Visy, Toll, Phoenix Transport, Frucor and Nick Scali.Singapore-based Mapletree Investments holds a 36 hectare super-lot for its Mapletree Logistics Park, with Stage 1 (over 63,000 square metres) fully leased shortly after completion, Stage 2 (around 37,751 square metres) committed in early 2025, and further stages 3 and 4 planned to take the park to roughly 200,000 square metres. The final remaining block (Lot 61) within Stages 9 and 10 was offered for sale in late 2024 with site works due to be ready for settlement and build in early 2025, indicating the broader estate is in its final delivery phase.
Paradise in Parkinson
Paradise in Parkinson is a masterplanned residential land estate comprising 118 residential lots delivered across multiple stages. Civil works and staged land releases have progressed, with the estate being marketed for house and land packages within the Stretton College catchment. The development includes landscaped open space, green corridors and new local road infrastructure.
Logan West Upgrade
Major expansion to widen the western section of the Logan Motorway. Includes adding an additional lane in each direction between Centenary Motorway and Mount Lindesay Highway, plus a westbound lane between Boundary Road and Formation Street. The project features an upgrade to the Formation Street interchange, new smart motorway technologies, and increased vehicle height capacity for freight.
3,550 residents of Browns Plains (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 3,839. Unemployment sits at 7.5%, with participation at 61.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 8,729, about 109% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market across Browns Plains encompasses a balanced mix of blue- and white-collar roles, supported by notable industrial and manufacturing activity, alongside an unemployment rate of 7.5% according to AreaSearch's regional data synthesis. As of March 2026, employed residents total 3,550, while local unemployment exceeds the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3% by 3.2%. Workforce engagement is also lower locally, with a participation rate of 61.8% against 70.1% across Greater Brisbane. Census records indicated that 8.1% of workers operated from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
Resident employment is primarily anchored by manufacturing, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. Manufacturing represents a key area of local specialization, holding an employment concentration 1.8 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical occupations represent a smaller share at 3.4%, compared to the regional standard of 8.9%. Census metrics show 0.7 jobs per resident, signifying a relatively high availability of local workplace opportunities. Synthesised ABS and SALM metrics reviewed by AreaSearch show that across the 12-month period, the local workforce contracted by 2.9% while employment dropped by 4.3%, pushing the unemployment rate up by 1.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane registered employment growth of 3.2% and a workforce expansion of 3.4%, alongside an increase of 0.1 percentage points in unemployment. Looking forward, national workforce projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context on structural employment demand. Nationally, employment is projected to rise by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variation across sectors. Applying these sectoral growth trajectories to the industry distribution of Browns Plains indicates an expected local job expansion of 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model that excludes localized population changes).
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Median household income in Browns Plains (Qld) is $1,390 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $681 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,912 a year against an average of $55,470. 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-level statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that Browns Plains taxpayers record a median income of $49,912 and an average of $55,470, sitting below national standards as well as Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $55,582 (median) and $61,771 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings rank moderately between the 25th and 28th percentiles. In terms of earnings brackets, 35.5% of local earners (2,852 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 range, closely tracking the regional proportion of 33.3%.
Cost-of-living constraints are elevated, with disposable income retention at only 80.2%, placing the locality in the 22nd percentile.
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Browns Plains (Qld) had 2,169 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 4% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 48% rented and 20% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,434 a month. Rent absorbs 25.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, residential stock in Browns Plains consisted of 78.1% separate houses and 21.9% other dwelling types including semi-detached units and apartments, compared to 73.5% separate houses and 26.5% other dwellings throughout Brisbane metro. Rates of outright home ownership reached 19.6%, trailing Brisbane metro, while properties under a mortgage comprised 31.9% and rental homes accounted for 48.4%. Typical housing expenses were comparatively low: median monthly mortgage repayments stood at $1,434 against Brisbane metro's $1,863, and median weekly rent was $350 compared to $380 regionally. Relative to broader benchmarks, mortgage payments remain well below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents sit under the national figure of $375.
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Browns Plains (Qld) counted 2,169 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,628 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 22% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The household structure is predominantly family-oriented, representing 73.4% of dwellings. This comprises couples with children at 29.7%, couples without children at 22.2%, and one-parent families at 19.5%. Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 26.6%, consisting of single-person households (22.4%) and group households (4.3%). With an average of 2.7 people per household, occupancy exceeds the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.9% of adults in Browns Plains (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 11.0% with a bachelor degree and 3.1% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 77% of areas nationally. A further 30.6% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 2,157 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 932 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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Higher education qualifications present an area for development, as 14.9% of residents hold university credentials compared to 30.5% across Greater Brisbane, highlighting scope for targeted educational support. Bachelor degrees account for 11.0% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.1% and graduate diplomas at 0.8%. In contrast, vocational and technical pathways are heavily represented, with 41.1% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 30.6% holding certificates and 10.5% holding advanced diplomas. Participation in study is substantial across the community, with 33.2% of residents enrolled in an educational course. Broken down by level, 12.4% attend primary school, 10.2% are in secondary schooling, and 3.8% are undertaking tertiary studies.
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Getting around Browns Plains (Qld) means driving: households keep an average of 1.4 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.
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67.3% of residents in Browns Plains (Qld) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 87% of areas nationally. 8.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.6 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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Assessment of mortality and chronic disease trends by AreaSearch indicates notable health challenges within Browns Plains, with common medical conditions widely reported across younger and older demographics. Private health insurance adoption is comparatively low, covering approximately 49% of the population (~3,951 people), which falls below the Greater Brisbane proportion of 55.8% and the national standard of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported illnesses, each diagnosed in 9.5% of the local population, while 67.3% of residents reported having no medical conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
Working-age residents experience higher incidences of chronic health conditions. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 10.6% of residents (851 people), lower than the 15.0% observed across Greater Brisbane, with senior health indicators showing challenges generally aligned with broader national patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
34.9% of Browns Plains (Qld) residents were born overseas and 27.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 75% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.6%) and Australian (21.7%). 3.4% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Browns Plains exceeds most comparable markets, with 34.9% of the population born abroad and 27.3% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, representing 42.3% of residents. Islam shows a particularly strong representation, accounting for 6.5% of the community compared to 2.0% across Greater Brisbane. Looking at parentage and ancestry, the three largest groups in Browns Plains are English (23.6%), Australian (21.7%), and Other (16.3%), with the latter significantly above the regional share of 9.4%. Other communities display distinct local representation, including Maori backgrounds at 3.0% (compared to 1.1% across the region), Samoan heritage at 2.3% (versus 0.9%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (against 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Browns Plains (Qld) is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 30.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Browns Plains exhibits a relatively youthful demographic relative to Greater Brisbane. Based on estimates updated to August 2026, children and young adults (0 - 24) constitute 36.8% of the populace, compared to 31.8% regionally, while seniors aged 65+ account for 10.6% against a regional benchmark of 15.0%. The median age is estimated at 34 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census result and sitting 2 years below the Greater Brisbane median of 36 recorded at that Census. Since the Census, the fastest-expanding broad cohort has been young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44), rising from 29.5% to an estimated 30.8%.
Projections out to 2041 suggest middle-aged and mature adult groups (45 - 64) will absorb the largest net inflow, adding 654 residents (37%) to reach 2,422, while retiree and older demographics will achieve the highest relative expansion, rising 57% to 1,338 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Browns Plains (Qld)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 4 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 Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 255 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,632 at the 2021 Census → 8,035 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 (SAL30395). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.