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Bucasia has an estimated 5,135 residents, up from 4,915 at the 2021 Census — a change of 220 people, or 4.5%. That puts 471 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader regional ABS population revisions and 12 validated new addresses post-Census, the suburb of Bucasia has reached an estimated 5,135 residents by Aug 2026. This equates to an expansion of 220 people (4.5%) above the 4,915 inhabitants registered in the 2021 Census. Such progress is derived from an intermediate estimate of 5,057 individuals established after the ABS published June 2025 ERP numbers. With a population density sitting at 470 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Bucasia offers ample living space alongside capacity for ongoing expansion.
Its 4.5% post-Census rise trails the wider SA3 area (7.0%) by only 2.5 percentage points, highlighting sound growth momentum. The primary catalyst was natural increase, delivering roughly 59.0% of the overall addition, supported additionally by positive contributions across both interstate and overseas migration. Population modelling by AreaSearch uses the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 series based on 2022 benchmarks. Where SA2 coverage is absent or projections extend past 2032, figures reference the Queensland State Government 2023 release underpinned by 2021 data. Because the state release omits age group breakdowns, cohort distributions are scaled using weightings from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (2022 base year). Over the 16 years running to 2041, long-term projections place the suburb of Bucasia among the upper quartile of regional non-capital locations, anticipating a gain of 1,638 persons across aggregated SA2 boundaries, representing a 30.4% cumulative increase.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
36 new dwellings have been approved in Bucasia over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 2.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 21, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals processed by AreaSearch indicates that Bucasia averages roughly 7 dwelling approvals each year, totaling 36 residential permits across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 21 recorded to date in FY-25. The balance between supply and demand has held firm, averaging 1.9 new residents for each approved home over the 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and improving to 0.8 people per dwelling across the last 2 financial years to indicate healthier stock availability. With an average construction cost of $451,000 for new dwellings, figures sit below regional averages to offer relatively affordable building opportunities.
A total of $823,000 in commercial development has also been approved during the current financial year, underlining the dominant residential profile of the market. Relative to Rest of Qld, per-capita residential approval volumes in Bucasia track at approximately two-thirds the regional pace, placing the suburb at the 53rd percentile across Australia despite recent upward movement in building activity. Building levels trail nationwide benchmarks, highlighting an established urban setting alongside possible planning boundaries. Recent residential construction has consisted exclusively of single detached dwellings, reinforcing a family-oriented, low-density suburban landscape tailored for buyers prioritizing space. A metric of roughly 274 people per dwelling approval reflects this low-density profile. Moving toward 2041, demographic projections anticipate Bucasia expanding by 1,560 residents from the latest AreaSearch quarterly baseline. Should residential construction continue at current paces, housing completions could lag population gains, which may heighten buyer competition and stimulate price growth.
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 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bucasia, worth an estimated $220 million. A further 45 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.72 billion. 21 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and sports & recreation. 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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Strategic planning, civic upgrades, and infrastructure programs play a pivotal role in shaping local area prospects. AreaSearch has outlined 6 significant developments capable of influencing the community. Major projects feature the Royal Sands Mackay Estate, the Mackay-Bucasia Road and Golf Links Road Intersection Upgrade, the Reed Street Extension (Norwood Parade/Reed Street Connection), and the Bucasia 186 Homes and Childcare Centre, with the accompanying catalog highlighting the primary initiatives.
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Royal Sands Mackay Estate
A large-scale master-planned residential estate in Bucasia, Mackay, featuring over 400 residential lots with house and land packages just off Shoal Point Road. The development integrates with natural surroundings, offering beachside living with parklands and tree-lined streets approximately 5 minutes walk from Bucasia Beach and Mackay's Northshore. Stage 10 land is sold out, Stage 11 is around 75 percent sold, and Stage 12 has just been released, with homes under construction by local builders.
Bucasia 186 Homes and Childcare Centre
Proposed masterplanned residential community transforming 27.91 hectares of farmland into a housing estate with 186 homes and an integrated childcare centre in Mackay's fastest-growing northern beaches region. The site is designated as Emerging Community and Rural under the Mackay Region Planning Scheme 2017, with water and sewer infrastructure nearby. Located in close proximity to Bucasia Beach, schools, and local shopping facilities.
Reed Street to Norwood Parade Connection
Mackay Regional Council is constructing the Reed Street connection to link Rural View and Beaconsfield through the Kerrisdale Estate. Supported by the Queensland Government's Residential Activation Fund, the project eases peak-period traffic on Mackay-Bucasia Road and enhances flood immunity for local emergency shelter access. Construction commenced in November 2025 and is scheduled for completion in May 2027.
Mackay-Bucasia Road and Golf Links Road Intersection Upgrade
Upgrade of the Mackay-Bucasia Road and Golf Links Road roundabout in Beaconsfield to ease congestion and improve safety on the sole access corridor linking the Northern Beaches communities of Rural View, Bucasia, Eimeo, Blacks Beach and Shoal Point to Mackay. The intersection was identified as the top priority location following a 2023 community consultation and business case process. Detailed design is now underway following completion of concept design. The scope includes signalising all four entry points of the existing roundabout with CCTV and queue-detection sensors to manage peak-hour traffic, new short turn lanes on Mackay-Habana Road and the Mackay-Bucasia Road north approach, and an additional turn lane on Golf Links Road.Construction is anticipated to commence in early 2027 after the wet season. The project is fully funded by the Queensland Government under QTRIP 2025-26 to 2028-29 (Investment ID 3543473) as an interim solution ahead of broader capacity upgrades along the wider 11km Mackay-Bucasia Road corridor.
Camilleri Street District Park Upgrade
Multi-stage upgrade to a district park in Blacks Beach delivering a youth hub with a skate park, pump track, half basketball court, and hit-up wall. Recent upgrades include a formalised entry off Camilleri Street, concrete perimeter pathways, shade trees, seating, an elevated micromesh boardwalk, new amenities, a dog park, and picnic areas to improve accessibility and community connectivity.
Blacks Beach Shopping Precinct
A 5.7ha mixed-use development featuring the Allied Village healthcare hub and a 126-place childcare centre. The precinct includes a GP practice, pharmacy, veterinary clinic, allied health services, and a convenience store. The project also incorporates 16 residential lots and received council recognition for its role in supporting the growth of Mackays Northern Beaches, with active construction on surrounding infrastructure as of mid-2026.
Northern Beaches Community Hub
The Northern Beaches Community Hub is a multi-stage civic and recreation project developed by Mackay Regional Council in partnership with the Australian Government. Located at 10 Badyari Yalu Road in Rural View, Stage 1A delivers an undercover multi-purpose sporting court, nature play areas, and parklands. Subsequent phases will introduce a district library, multi-purpose community rooms, and a cafe to create a central social hub for the Northern Beaches community.
The Waters Extension
Reconfiguring a Lot application approved for subdivision of two lots into 48 lots (Stages 1, 2A, 2B and 2C) for a residential development in Rural View, Mackay Northern Beaches area. An earlier, related Material Change of Use application for a retirement facility of 48 dwellings was also submitted for the same address.
2,859 residents of Bucasia are employed, from a labour force of 2,961. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 72.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,764, about 73% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Bucasia sustains a diverse occupational profile encompassing both white and blue-collar sectors, highlighted by strong industrial and manufacturing footprints, an unemployment rate of just 3.4%, and an annual employment rise of 2.8% according to AreaSearch aggregations. As of March 2026, working locals count 2,859, with local joblessness sitting 0.5% lower than the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%. Participation is notably robust at 72.8%, outstripping Regional Qld's 64.2%. Only 4.4% of employed residents operated from home at the Census, although lockdown conditions during Covid-19 should be acknowledged. The primary sectors supporting local workers are health care & social assistance, mining, and retail trade.
Mining displays exceptional concentration, employing residents at 3.9 times the regional proportion. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.7% of the workforce compared to 4.5% across the wider region. Comparing the resident workforce against working population tallies at the Census suggests the local area offers comparatively few on-site job opportunities. According to combined ABS and SALM metrics reviewed by AreaSearch, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw Bucasia's workforce grow 2.8% alongside a 4.5% increase in total labour force, lifting the local unemployment rate by 1.6 percentage points. Across Regional Qld over the same interval, jobs increased 0.1%, labour force grew 0.3%, and unemployment nudged up 0.1 percentage points. Future industry trajectories can be evaluated through Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 projections across five and ten-year horizons. Nationally, overall jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry variations remain significant. Extrapolating these sectoral projections onto the local employment baseline indicates potential local job increases of 5.8% over five years and 12.6% over ten years (a basic illustrative weighting model that excludes micro-level population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bucasia is $2,005 a week (about $104,000 a year), with median personal income at $904 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,215 a year against an average of $70,199. 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 records aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 demonstrate that taxpayers in the suburb of Bucasia attained a median income of $58,215 and an average income of $70,199. These metrics place the area slightly above nationwide averages and clear of Regional Qld's median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023 yields indexed estimates of roughly $64,828 for median earnings and $78,174 for average earnings by March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings sit around the 66th percentile across the country.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket encompasses 38.6% of residents (1,982 individuals), compared to 31.7% regionally. Approximately 85.3% of total income remains available following housing repayments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bucasia had 1,653 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 2% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,666 a month. Rent absorbs 19.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census assessments show that Bucasia's residential landscape consists of 91.2% standalone houses and 8.7% other dwellings (incorporating units, townhouses, and alternate forms), contrasting with Regional Qld where houses represent 76.4% and other dwellings make up 23.6%. Outright home ownership stands lower than regional averages at 23.1%, whereas 44.2% of homes carry a mortgage and 32.7% are occupied by tenants. Typical monthly mortgage outlays reach $1,666, exceeding the Regional Qld benchmark of $1,655 while sitting comfortably beneath the Australian median of $1,863. Median weekly rent is $380, higher than both the regional figure of $345 and the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bucasia counted 1,653 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 19% 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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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 79.1%, comprising couples with offspring (36.8%), couples without dependent children (27.3%), and single parent homes (14.3%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 20.9%, split between single-person dwellings (18.7%) and group arrangements (2.1%). Bucasia records a median household occupancy of 2.8 people, higher than the 2.5 person average recorded across Regional Qld.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.6% of adults in Bucasia hold a university qualification, including 10.8% with a bachelor degree and 2.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 38.2% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 479 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 967 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 remain comparatively low, with 14.6% of residents possessing a university degree relative to the nationwide standard of 30.4%, highlighting a distinct opening for educational development. Tertiary attainment includes bachelor degrees (10.8%), postgraduate qualifications (2.0%), and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Conversely, vocational and technical credentials show strong prevalence, with 46.6% of people aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, comprising certificates (38.2%) alongside advanced diplomas (8.4%). A substantial 35.6% of Bucasia's population is actively pursuing formal education. Broken down across tiers, 13.9% attend primary school, 11.5% participate in secondary schooling, and 3.8% are enrolled in tertiary study.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Bucasia means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit networks in Bucasia encompass 18 bus stops operating across 1 designated routes, delivering 49 scheduled passenger journeys each week. Overall connectivity is solid, with locals residing an average of 270 meters from their nearest transit departure point. As an outwardly commuting residential enclave, 94% of work travel occurs via private vehicle. Household car ownership tracks above the regional standard at 1.7 motor vehicles per home. Only 4.4% of workers conducted their duties from home according to 2021 Census records, which reflects potential COVID-19 influences. Bus services run at an average rate of 7 daily trips across the transit network, translating to roughly 2 departures per week at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.5% of residents in Bucasia report no long-term health condition. 3.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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 assessments compiled by AreaSearch reveal slightly below-average outcomes across Bucasia, with chronic health conditions and mortality measures showing modestly elevated incidence rates in both younger cohorts and older demographics. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, held by around 55% of the community (~2,825 people), outpacing the 52.5% benchmark recorded throughout Regional Qld. Mental health concerns and asthma represent the most widespread chronic ailments locally, each reported by 8.1% of the community, whereas 71.5% of residents report having no long-term medical conditions, outperforming the 67.6% recorded in Regional Qld.
General health measures for working-age locals align with broad standards. Individuals aged 65 and over comprise 13.5% of the population (693 people), below Regional Qld's 20.3%. Among this senior cohort, health metrics track above average, aligning well with broader national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bucasia is largely Australian-born, at 84.8% of residents, with 4.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.3%) and Australian (27.3%). 4.2% 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 measures in Bucasia track below national averages, with Australian-born residents accounting for 84.8% of the community, citizens making up 84.8%, and 95.7% using solely English at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious affiliation at 45.6% of residents. Meanwhile, virtually no local residents adhere to Judaism, compared against 0.1% throughout Regional Qld. The primary reported ancestries across Bucasia are English (31.3%), Australian (27.3%), and Irish (8.2%). Variations emerge among other cultural heritages, including residents of German descent at 4.6% (vs 4.7% regionally), New Zealand ancestry at 1.0% (vs 0.9% across the region), and Maori background at 0.8% (matching 0.8% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bucasia is 36, younger than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 26.3% 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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Demographics in the suburb of Bucasia lean toward younger generations. As of August 2026 estimates, young people aged 0 - 24 represent 32.9% of the population compared to 29.6% across Regional Qld, whereas seniors aged 65+ comprise only 13.5%, below the wider regional share of 20.4%. The estimated median age in August 2026 is 36, rising from 35 at the 2021 Census and remaining 5 years younger than the 41 recorded across Regional Qld during that Census. The 65+ cohort has increased from 9.9% at Census time to 13.5% currently.
Projections to 2041 indicate adults aged 25 - 44 will generate the largest numeric increase, adding 589 residents (42%) to reach 1,986, while the 65+ age bracket is slated for the fastest relative increase, expanding 47% to 1,021 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bucasia
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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 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 — 12 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,915 at the 2021 Census → 5,135 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 (SAL30402). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.