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Bundaberg East has an estimated 3,027 residents, up from 2,839 at the 2021 Census — a change of 188 people, or 6.6%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 57.0% of that increase. That puts 670 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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Determined from ABS demographic statistics for the surrounding region and address registries verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Bundaberg East has a projected population of 3,027 in May 2026. This represents a rise of 188 residents (6.6%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented 2,839 individuals. The adjustment is derived from a resident count of 2,914, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS demographic update from June 2025 alongside an extra 59 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population level translates to a density of 669 persons per square kilometer, offering ample room per resident and capacity for prospective expansion.
The 6.6% post-census growth rate in the suburb of Bundaberg East is within 2.5 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (9.1%), indicating competitive local growth dynamics. Population gains were chiefly generated by net overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 56.99999999999999% of the overall increase, though interstate migration and natural increase also served as positive contributors. Projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as a baseline) are applied to each SA2 region. For any SA2 regions lacking this dataset, or for intervals beyond 2032, population projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (based on 2021 data) are used. Because these state-level projections lack age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates proportional growth across age cohorts matching the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 data) for each group. Looking ahead, population growth is expected to exceed the median for national non-metropolitan zones, with the suburb of Bundaberg East projected to add 400 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing a total expansion of 9.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
50 new dwellings have been approved in Bundaberg East over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That places the area in the 51st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 12, broadly in line with 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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An evaluation of ABS building approvals assigned from broader statistical boundaries shows that the suburb of Bundaberg East averages approximately 10 approved residential properties annually. This translates to an estimated 50 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 11 during the current FY-26 period. With an average of 1.7 additional residents per built dwelling over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, demand and supply appear balanced, promoting stable conditions, though recent figures indicate this has shifted to -0.2 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, pointing to more balanced supply levels.
The expected construction cost for new properties averages $408,000. Additionally, commercial approvals worth $5.5 million have been logged in the current financial year, highlighting that the locality is predominantly residential. In comparison to the Rest of Qld, the rate of new residential approvals per person in the suburb of Bundaberg East is approximately half, yet it ranks in the 81st percentile of all localities evaluated across Australia, reflecting a recent pickup in building activity. This building volume remains below the national benchmark, pointing to the mature character of the locality and implying possible planning constraints. Recent construction activity consists of 69.0% detached houses and 31.0% semi-detached or attached options, offering a growing selection of medium-density properties that provide options across different price points, ranging from traditional family residences to more economical compact designs. There are approximately 133 residents for every approved dwelling, indicating a growing market. Looking forward, the population of the suburb of Bundaberg East is projected to grow by 287 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. The current pace of building approvals seems aligned with future population requirements, supporting stable market dynamics without intense 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 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bundaberg East, worth an estimated $676 million. A further 17 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.54 billion. 10 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and environmental & disaster management. 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 decisions are key drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has identified a total of 8 projects expected to influence this locality. Important developments include The Gateway Marina - Burnett Heads, Kalkie Heights Residential Estate, Bundaberg East Levee, and Telegraph Road Over-50s Lifestyle Community, with details of the most significant projects listed below.
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Bundaberg East Levee
A $174.7 million flood resilience project featuring a 1.7 km concrete levee along the Burnett River southern bank. The infrastructure includes floodgates, flood doors, and pump stations at Saltwater and Distillery Creeks, designed to protect over 600 properties in Bundaberg East, South, and the CBD from 1% AEP flood events. Recent milestones include the appointment of SMEC and CDM Smith as design consultants and the completion of detailed flood modelling. The project is currently in the detailed design phase following the 2024 Ministerial Infrastructure Designation process.
Kalkie Heights Residential Estate
Kalkie Heights is a master planned house and land estate in Kalkie, near Bundaberg, delivering about 194 residential lots over multiple stages. Stages 1 and 2 are sold out, civil works and infrastructure for the first stage are complete, titles have begun to issue, and homes and house and land packages are under construction, with further stages planned. The estate sits on elevated land above the floodplain and is positioned between Bundaberg CBD and Bargara beaches.
Telegraph Road Over-50s Lifestyle Community
An approved 18-stage, 386-dwelling over-50s land lease lifestyle community developed by Telegraph Road Developments Pty Ltd in Kalkie, Bundaberg. Features modern single-storey 2- and 3-bedroom relocatable homes (most with double garages, some with RV parking) and extensive resort-style facilities including a 1,500sqm clubhouse with gym, indoor pool, cinema, library, cafe, bar and lounge; outdoor bowling green, tennis/pickleball courts, mens shed, caravan storage and wash bay. Includes a secondary commercial/residential precinct for future local services. The project addresses regional housing demand and helps free up family homes for younger buyers.
Ashfield Growth Precinct
Council-led growth precinct in Ashfield, Bundaberg, enabling the delivery of approximately 4,942 residential lots. In July 2025, the Queensland Government provided $520,000 (towards a total detailed design cost of $651,000) to fast-track the trunk sewerage infrastructure. Design is expected to be completed within one year, allowing construction to commence in the 2026-27 financial year and unlocking significant new housing supply in this key growth area.
Kepnock Town Centre
Completed neighbourhood shopping centre in Kepnock, Bundaberg, spanning 5,715 sqm and anchored by a large format Woolworths along with BWS, LiveLife Pharmacy, The Reject Shop, specialty stores, food outlets, and 268-281 car parks. The centre officially opened in late 2023.
New Bundaberg Hospital
The $1.2 billion New Bundaberg Hospital is a major greenfield development featuring a six-storey clinical building with over 400 beds. The facility includes an expanded emergency department, a rooftop helipad, mental health units, and teaching spaces. It serves as the centerpiece of the Bundaberg Health and Enterprise Precinct, aimed at providing level 5 health services to the growing Wide Bay region while mitigating flood risks associated with the existing hospital site.
Sienna Boulevard
23-hectare residential subdivision by Santalucia Corporation adjacent to Belle Eden Estate on the Bundaberg Ring Road. Retaining a local water body as the centerpiece, the estate will deliver 152 residential lots and 2 reserve lots across 15 stages, accommodating around 380 residents. Early stages have commenced with land sales recorded in 2025 and 2026.
St Vincent de Paul Social Housing Walkervale Bundaberg
An 81 dwelling social housing development on the corner of Barolin and Maynard Streets in Walkervale, comprising 60 units and 21 single homes delivered under the QuickStarts QLD program. The project is being developed in partnership between St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland Housing and the Queensland Government, with homes to be operated by Vinnies Housing. Construction is progressing following Ministerial Infrastructure Designation approval, delivering long term social and affordable housing with on-site wrap-around support services including furniture and food assistance.
1,534 residents of Bundaberg East are employed, from a labour force of 1,590. Unemployment sits at 3.5%, with participation at 64.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The labor force in the suburb of Bundaberg East is evenly split between professional and manual roles, with a solid presence in essential services, an unemployment rate of just 3.5%, and an estimated annual job growth of 7.6% based on regional data compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,534, with the local unemployment rate sitting 0.4% below the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, while labor force participation aligns closely with the Regional Qld level of 64.3%. Census returns indicate that a minor 4.2% of residents worked from home, though this period was influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The suburb of Bundaberg East shows a distinct concentration of jobs in health care & social assistance, with its employment share reaching 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, mining is minor, employing only 0.9% of the local workforce compared to 3.6% in Regional Qld. Although local jobs are available, a comparison of the Census working population against resident numbers suggests a significant portion of the workforce travels outside the area for employment. Based on SALM and ABS statistics compiled across broader geographic sectors, the past 12 months saw local employment expand by 7.6% while the labor force grew by 5.2%, leading to a 2.2 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1%, the labor force increase by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate tick up by 0.1 percentage points. Long-term employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional perspective on potential employment trends in the suburb of Bundaberg East. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local industry mix to model potential growth. Nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary. Aligning these industry trends with the local employment structure indicates that employment for residents of the suburb of Bundaberg East would rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, representing a simple proportional mapping for illustration that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bundaberg East is $1,080 a week (about $56,000 a year), with median personal income at $613 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,245 a year against an average of $55,908. 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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Compiled postcode-level ATO data released for the 2023 financial year shows that taxpayers in the suburb of Bundaberg East recorded a median income of $45,245 and an average income of $55,908. These figures sit below the national average and compare to Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average). Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be around $50,385 for the median and $62,259 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Bundaberg East fell between the 6th and 13th percentiles nationwide.
The largest income bracket contains 30.8% of local taxpayers (932 individuals) earning between $400 - 799, differing from the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is largest at 31.7%. Housing costs create severe financial pressure, leaving just 82.5% of income remaining, which ranks in the 7th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bundaberg East had 1,146 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 15% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $285 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,222 a month. Rent absorbs 26.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential architecture in the suburb of Bundaberg East at the time of the latest Census consisted of 77.5% separate houses and 22.5% alternative dwellings (such as townhouses, flats, and other housing formats), compared to 76.4% separate houses and 23.6% alternative dwellings across Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Bundaberg East mirrored the Regional Qld average of 33.3%, with the remaining properties held under a mortgage (25.6%) or occupied by tenants (41.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment locally was $1,222, which is notably lower than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $285 compared to Regional Qld's average of $345.
On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of Bundaberg East are far lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rental costs are well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bundaberg East counted 1,146 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,222 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 82% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise the majority of households at 63.3%, which is made up of couples with children (21.4%), couples without children (25.6%), and single-parent households (15.6%). Non-family households account for the remaining 36.7%, consisting of single-person households at 34.0% and group households at 2.9%. The median household occupancy of 2.3 individuals is slightly lower than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.7% of adults in Bundaberg East hold a university qualification, including 9.5% with a bachelor degree and 1.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 88% of areas nationally. A further 31.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 300 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 930 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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The locality shows lower levels of higher education, with university graduation rates at 12.7%, well below the national average of 30.4%. This highlights a clear gap and a potential focus area for educational development. Among residents, bachelor degrees are held by 9.5%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.8% and postgraduate qualifications at 1.4%. Vocational and technical qualifications are common, with 39.8% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.8%) and certificates (31.0%). A high proportion of residents are engaged in study, with 28.0% of the population enrolled in formal educational courses.
This includes 10.7% in primary school, 8.7% in high school, and 2.5% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Bundaberg East means driving: households keep an average of 1.2 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 transport services in the suburb of Bundaberg East include 8 active stops, which are serviced by a combination of buses. These stops accommodate 2 distinct routes that provide a total of 76 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is rated favorably, with residents living an average of 377 meters from the nearest stop. The locality is primarily residential, resulting in most workers commuting outside the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 93%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.2 per household, which is below the regional average. A low 4.2% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Across all bus routes, service frequency averages 10 trips daily, which translates to approximately 9 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.1% of residents in Bundaberg East report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 90% of areas nationally. 8.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.5 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 indicate notable challenges in the suburb of Bundaberg East, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the frequency of chronic illnesses across both younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance is low, with approximately 49% of the population (~1,494 individuals) holding coverage, compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical diagnoses among residents were arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 10.5 and 9.5% of the population respectively, while 62.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
The working-age cohort experiences significant health difficulties with higher rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older make up 22.6% of the local population (684 individuals), which exceeds the Regional Qld benchmark of 20.4%. Health measures for older residents show some difficulties, with national performance comparisons generally aligning with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bundaberg East is largely Australian-born, at 86.8% of residents, with 6.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.6%) and Australian (30.4%). 4.3% 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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The suburb of Bundaberg East has lower cultural diversity metrics compared to average, with citizenship at 88.1%, Australian-born residents at 86.8%, and 93.3% of the population speaking only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 51.4% of residents in the suburb of Bundaberg East, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding family heritage (parents' birthplaces), the primary ancestral lines in the suburb of Bundaberg East are English (30.6% of the population), Australian (30.4%), and Irish (6.9%). There are specific differences in ethnic representation compared to the wider region: German heritage is higher at 6.1% of the population in the suburb of Bundaberg East (compared to 4.7% regionally), New Zealand heritage is at 0.9% (matching 0.9% regionally), and Australian Aboriginal heritage is at 4.3% (compared to 3.9% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bundaberg East is 42. 26.6% 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 Bundaberg East is 42 years, which is close to the Regional Qld average of 41 and higher than the Australian median of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, the suburb of Bundaberg East has a higher share of residents in the 75 - 84 cohort (9.1% locally) and a lower share in the 35 - 44 cohort (10.9%). Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket grew from 11.7% to 13.5% of the total population, and the 15 to 24 group rose from 11.9% to 13.1%, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 13.1% to 11.7%.
Population projections for 2041 suggest changing age demographics, with the 25 to 34 age bracket expected to grow by 126 people (31%) from 408 to 535, while the 45 to 54 and 5 to 14 groups are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bundaberg East
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 6 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 — 59 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,839 at the 2021 Census → 3,027 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 (SAL30421). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.