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Bruce (ACT) has an estimated 8,119 residents, up from 7,520 at the 2021 Census — a change of 599 people, or 8.0%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 184 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 94.0% of that increase. That puts 1,228 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 evaluations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region and subsequent address validations conducted by AreaSearch, the suburb of Bruce (ACT) has an estimated occupancy of 8,119 residents in May 2026. This represents a growth of 599 individuals (8.0%) from the 2021 Census, when the head count stood at 7,520. This shift is calculated from the May 2026 estimate of 8,119, determined by AreaSearch utilizing the ABS June 2025 release of ERP figures alongside 184 validated new addresses recorded post-census. The current population volume translates to 1,228 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical density of domestic areas monitored by AreaSearch.
The 8.0% expansion rate in the suburb of Bruce (ACT) is within 0.3 percentage points of the state benchmark (8.3%), showing robust underlying growth. Net gains in residency were heavily underpinned by arrivals from abroad, which comprised roughly 94.0% of the aggregate population increase in recent times. Projections established by ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, using 2022 as their starting point, are applied to each SA2 zone. Where this data is unavailable, or for dates beyond 2032, demographic shifts by age category are drawn from ACT Government SA2 projections starting in 2022. Looking ahead, the suburb of Bruce (ACT) is expected to rank within the highest national quartile for population expansion, with aggregate SA2 models forecasting a growth of 2,514 people by 2041, representing a 31.0% total gain over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
192 new dwellings have been approved in Bruce (ACT) over the past five years, an average of 38 a year. That is 5.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 34 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 0% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. 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 by AreaSearch of ABS building permit data assigned from local statistical areas shows that Bruce has maintained an average of approximately 38 residential approvals annually, yielding an estimated 192 total dwellings over the preceding 5 fiscal years. Thus far in FY-26, no approvals have been registered. Over the prior 5 fiscal years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the ratio of new inhabitants to constructed dwellings stood at 2.2 residents per home, pointing to solid demand levels that should bolster real estate values. Furthermore, commercial permits valued at $28.4 million were approved during the current fiscal year, highlighting substantial commercial development in the vicinity.
Concurrently, recent building activity has consisted entirely of multi-unit or attached residences. This movement toward higher density housing creates accessible entry points for buyers and attracts downsizers, real estate investors, and first-time purchasers. This highlights a clear departure from the historical housing profile (where houses comprise 21.0% of properties), signaling a shortage of vacant residential land while mirroring evolving lifestyles and a demand for more varied, affordable housing. There are approximately 16127 residents per single home approval, indicating a mature residential market. Demographic outlooks predict Bruce will add 2,514 inhabitants by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly figures from AreaSearch. If residential building rates do not increase, housing supply may fall behind population demand, potentially heightening competition among purchasers and supporting price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bruce (ACT), worth an estimated $14.9 billion. A further 46 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $21.4 billion. 16 are already under construction and 25 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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 projects, major developments, and urban planning initiatives are key drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 36 projects that are expected to influence the locality. Notable developments include the New Northside Hospital (North Canberra Hospital Redevelopment), the AIS Podium Project, the Bruce Precinct (Section 15), and the Radford College Master Plan Implementation, with the following index highlighting the most significant undertakings.
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New Northside Hospital (North Canberra Hospital Redevelopment)
The New Northside Hospital is a landmark $1.1 billion health infrastructure project located on the existing North Canberra Hospital campus. As of May 2026, the project has transitioned into the early works phase, which includes the establishment of site compounds, utility upgrades, and the staged demolition of existing campus buildings following a Development Application lodged in April 2026. This state-of-the-art facility will feature an expanded emergency department with a dedicated ambulance entry, modern inpatient units, and integrated spaces for medical research and training.Main hospital construction is scheduled to follow in 2027 while existing hospital services remain fully operational.
AIS Podium Project
A 249.7 million dollar redevelopment of the Australian Institute of Sport campus to modernize infrastructure for the Brisbane 2032 Games. The project includes a new High Performance Testing and Training Centre, a multi-sport indoor dome, and a 200-bed accessible athlete residence. As of May 2026, the project is in a critical planning and procurement phase with major works tenders closing this month and demolition of the original 1985 Athletes Village scheduled for June 2026.
Bruce Sporting Complex Upgrade
Progressive upgrade of sporting facilities in Bruce including playing fields, lighting, pavilions, changerooms and supporting infrastructure. The works form part of the ACT Government's ongoing sportsground improvement program to improve community and competition sporting facilities.
Radford College Master Plan Implementation
Ongoing implementation of the Radford College Master Plan at the Bruce campus. Major recent works include the completed Collegians Centre (multi-purpose hall) and the Boorer Family Cricket Centre. As of mid-2025 the College Board confirmed the final stage of works was progressing, comprising the completion of the school ovals, presentation upgrades to the Haydon Drive and College Street boundaries, a new Foundation Walk, and a feature pedestrian entrance and path linking College Street to the Collegians Centre with shelter, seating, lighting and an avenue of trees.The College anticipated the design becoming visible by the end of Term 3 2025 following earthworks and landscaping across multiple worksites.
Bruce Precinct
A masterplanned mixed-use urban precinct and residential land release located centrally in Bruce. Aligning with the Bruce Sports, Health and Education Precinct masterplan, it aims to deliver 250-500 new dwellings alongside commercial, hospitality, innovation hubs, and retail opportunities.
Bruce Precinct (Section 15)
A masterplanned mixed-use urban precinct and residential land release located centrally in Bruce, adjacent to the AIS and Bruce Ridge Nature Reserve. The project aligns with the Bruce Sports, Health and Education Precinct masterplan, delivering approximately 250-500 new dwellings, including affordable housing options, alongside commercial, hospitality, and retail opportunities.
Bruce Sports, Health and Education Precinct
A major mixed-use urban renewal precinct partnership between the ACT and Commonwealth Governments. The project includes a masterplan for the Bruce area, integrating the 1 billion AUD new Northside Hospital, a renewed CIT campus, a new stadium, and the 249.7 million AUD revitalised AIS campus, alongside new residential dwellings, commercial, and retail opportunities.
Thoroughbred Park Precinct Redevelopment (DPA-08)
A major urban renewal project transforming the 58-hectare Thoroughbred Park into a mixed-use residential and community hub. Formalised under Draft Plan Amendment 08 (DPA-08), the plan seeks to rezone approximately 17 hectares of underutilised land to deliver up to 6,200 dwellings in a transit-oriented development. Key features include medium to high-density housing, retirement living, visitor accommodation, commercial tenancies, and a school, all while retaining 60 percent of the site for racing operations. The project is currently under assessment following public consultation which concluded in late 2025.
5,401 residents of Bruce (ACT) are employed, from a labour force of 5,551. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 75.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,640, about 119% 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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Bruce is characterized by a highly qualified labor force with strong representation in critical public service fields, an unemployment rate sitting at just 2.7%, and an estimated job growth of 1.2% over the prior year, based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 5,401, while the jobless rate was 1.3% below the 4.1% recorded for the Australian Capital Territory, and the labor participation rate was typical at 75.5% versus 70.8% in the Australian Capital Territory. According to Census responses, a modest 10.2% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.
The primary employment fields for local workers are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. The locality is highly specialized in accommodation & food services, showing a concentration 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, public administration & safety is underrepresented, accounting for 24.0% of jobs compared to 30.4% across the broader region. With a ratio of 1.1 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, the locality serves as a employment center, providing more positions than it has working residents and drawing commuters from neighboring areas. AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS data for the broader region show that employment grew by 1.2% and the total labor force expanded by 1.3% over the 12-month period, while unemployment levels remained virtually unchanged. During this same timeframe, the Australian Capital Territory saw employment rise by 0.3% and its labor force grow by 1.1%, alongside a 0.7 percentage point increase in joblessness. National employment outlooks released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective hiring trends in Bruce. These five and ten-year forecasts have been correlated with local employment patterns to project future hiring. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary widely. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local workforce mix suggests employment in Bruce will rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population growth dynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bruce (ACT) is $2,266 a week (about $118,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,027 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,439 a year against an average of $69,367. 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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According to aggregate ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, local incomes are slightly above the national median. Among local taxpayers, the median income is $57,439 and the average is $69,367, compared to the Australian Capital Territory figures of $72,206 and $85,981. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.44% since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures as of March 2026 stand at approximately $63,436 for the median and $76,609 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual earnings in Bruce all ranked high, placing in the 81st and 81st percentiles nationally.
Income distribution figures show the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket includes 38.7% of the local population (3,142 people), similar to the surrounding territory where 34.3% fall into this bracket. A notable 34.6% of residents earn more than $3,000 per week, indicating affluent pockets that stimulate local commerce. Housing costs consume 14.8% of income, and strong earnings place local residents in the 82nd percentile for disposable income, with the area's SEIFA income metric placing it in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bruce (ACT) had 2,679 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 21% detached houses and 34% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 52% rented and 20% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $430 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month, a total housing cost higher than 77% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, the distribution of dwelling types in Bruce was 20.7% separate houses and 79.3% alternative housing types such as semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to 63.3% houses and 36.7% alternative dwellings across the Australian Capital Territory. Home ownership rates in Bruce trailed the territory average, standing at 20.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (28.4%) or tenants (51.6%). The median monthly home loan payment was $1,733, notably lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080, while the median weekly rent was $430 compared to $450 in the Australian Capital Territory.
Nationally, mortgage outlays in Bruce are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs are significantly higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bruce (ACT) counted 2,679 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,892 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 88% of areas nationally, against 32% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of households at 59.4%, consisting of couples with children at 19.3%, couples without children at 31.8%, and single-parent homes at 6.3%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 40.6%, with single-occupant households representing 30.2% and share houses comprising 10.4%. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is slightly lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
55.6% of adults in Bruce (ACT) hold a university qualification, including 30.7% with a bachelor degree and 20.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 9.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 2,085 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,203 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 qualification rates in Bruce are substantially higher than typical benchmarks, with 55.6% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 46.8% in the SA4 region. This high concentration of degrees positions the population well for knowledge-intensive employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 30.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 20.1% and graduate diplomas at 4.8%. Vocational credentials are held by 17.5% of residents aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas (7.9%) and certificates (9.6%). Academic enrollment is exceptionally high, with 41.1% of the population registered in course study.
This group is composed of 26.0% in tertiary programs, 4.9% in primary school, and 3.5% in secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bruce (ACT) reaches 50 stops on 196 routes, timetabled for about 9,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit records indicate there are 50 active transit stops in Bruce, encompassing both rail and bus options. These stops are served by 196 distinct routes, which support 9,849 weekly commuter journeys. Transit access is good, with residents living an average of 249 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, the majority of workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 73%, followed by buses at 16% and walking at 5%. Households average 1.1 vehicles, which is lower than the territory standard.
A modest 10.2% of workers worked from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Transit service frequency averages 1,407 runs per day across all active routes, representing approximately 196 weekly runs for each individual stop.
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72.7% of residents in Bruce (ACT) report no long-term health condition. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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 point to positive trends for Bruce residents, with AreaSearch data on mortality and medical diagnoses showing results similar to national averages. The prevalence of common illnesses is quite low in the general population, though it exceeds national averages among older, higher-risk groups. Private health insurance coverage is high, held by approximately 55% of residents (~4,432 people), compared to 62.4% throughout the Australian Capital Territory. The most prevalent health concerns locally are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 10.3% and 7.7% of residents. Conversely, 72.7% of the population reported no chronic illnesses, compared to 70.2% in the Australian Capital Territory.
The working-age population is notably healthy, with low rates of long-term illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 11.2% of the local population (909 people), which is below the territory average of 14.3%. Senior health outcomes present some challenges and rank lower nationally than the local population as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
40.0% of Bruce (ACT) residents were born overseas and 34.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 82% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.2%) and Australian (20.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Bruce demonstrates significant cultural diversity, with 34.9% of residents using a non-English language at home and 40.0% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 34.8% of the population. However, the most pronounced religious concentration relative to the territory is Hinduism, which represents 7.9% of local residents compared to 4.8% across the Australian Capital Territory. Regarding ancestral background, the three largest self-identified ancestries are English at 21.2%, Australian at 20.1%, and Other at 15.4%. There are also distinct cultural concentrations compared to the wider region: residents of Sri Lankan descent make up 0.6% of Bruce (compared to 0.4% regionally), Vietnamese ancestry accounts for 1.5% (compared to 1.0%), and Korean ancestry represents 0.7% (compared to 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bruce (ACT) is 29, younger than 98% of areas nationally. 53.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in the suburb of Bruce (ACT) is 29 years, which is younger than the Australian Capital Territory median of 35 and the national median of 38 years. Compared to the territory, the suburb of Bruce (ACT) has a higher proportion of residents aged 15 - 24 (25.4%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (6.1%). This 15 - 24 age bracket is significantly larger than the national average of 12.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 26.2% to 27.7% of the population, while the 55 to 64 bracket has contracted from 6.3% to 5.1%.
Demographic forecasts for 2041 suggest major shifts in the suburb of Bruce (ACT), with the 15 to 24 cohort projected to expand by 29% (592 people), growing from 2,062 to 2,655.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bruce (ACT)
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 15 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 Aug 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 — 184 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,520 at the 2021 Census → 8,119 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 (SAL80028). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.