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Bundaberg West has an estimated 2,793 residents, up from 2,596 at the 2021 Census — a change of 197 people, or 7.6%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 87.0% of that increase. That puts 1,074 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 ABS population revisions and post-Census address validations, the suburb of Bundaberg West records an estimated population of approximately 2,793 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 197 people (7.6%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 2,596 people. This adjustment draws upon an estimated resident population of 2,768 determined after reviewing the June 2025 ABS ERP release, alongside 19 validated new addresses confirmed following the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 1,074 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks recorded across AreaSearch assessment areas.
With a 7.6% expansion rate since the Census, the suburb of Bundaberg West sits within 1.7 percentage points of the broader SA3 area (9.3%), underscoring solid local expansion. Net overseas migration served as the primary driver of demographic gains, generating roughly 87.0% of recent population increases. For individual SA2 boundaries, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 using 2022 as a base year. Where SA2 areas fall outside this series, or across post-2032 horizons, Queensland State Government SA2 figures released in 2023 (utilising 2021 base data) are utilised instead. Because state projections lack age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch applies cohort weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 from 2022 data) across each age group. Looking ahead, population gains for the suburb of Bundaberg West are forecast to sit just beneath the median for non-metropolitan Australian regions, with aggregate SA2 modelling pointing to an addition of 213 persons to 2041, representing an overall increase of 6.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
25 new dwellings have been approved in Bundaberg West over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 2.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 11, 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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Statistical area building approval statistics compiled by AreaSearch indicate that new residential approvals in Bundaberg West have averaged approximately 5 homes annually, creating an estimated 25 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 11 approvals have been registered. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the local influx averaged 3.2 new residents per year arriving per dwelling constructed, demonstrating that housing requirement continues to outdistance building additions and exerting typical upward pressure on market pricing and buyer competition. Newly built dwellings carry an average construction cost of $324,000, sitting below regional benchmarks to provide more accessible pricing for buyers.
Concurrently, commercial building approvals have reached $7.6 million this financial year, reinforcing the residential orientation of the area. Development volume in Bundaberg West is markedly subdued compared to Rest of Qld, trailing the regional per capita benchmark by 68.0%. Although construction activity has strengthened in recent times, this relative shortage of new building stock tends to heighten buyer competition and support valuations for established dwellings. Activity also remains lower than national averages, reflecting an established urban landscape alongside potential land supply limits. Medium and high-density housing makes up 60.0% of new residential development, with detached dwellings representing the remaining 40.0%. This emphasis on higher-density builds delivers attainable entry points that appeal to downsizers, first-home purchasers, and investors. Recording roughly 250 people per approval, Bundaberg West exhibits the hallmarks of an evolving residential market. According to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, demographic projections show Bundaberg West is set to add 188 residents through to 2041. While ongoing residential construction is keeping reasonable alignment with anticipated growth, incoming residents and purchasers may face intensifying competition for property as the community expands.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Bundaberg West, worth an estimated $90 million. A further 22 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 capital works, planning schemes, and major developments exert a significant bearing on regional growth and community performance. AreaSearch has identified 5 key projects positioned to influence the surrounding locality. Notable undertakings include the Bundaberg Civic and Cultural Arts Precinct, South Beach Precinct, New Bundaberg Hospital, and St Vincent de Paul Social Housing Walkervale Bundaberg, with primary local developments outlined below.
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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.
New Social Housing in Avoca, Bundaberg
Two-stage modular social housing development delivering 46 homes for Queenslanders experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Stage 1 comprising 6 family homes has been completed and occupied. Stage 2 comprising 40 apartments across seven two-storey and two three-storey buildings is now under construction after commencing in late 2025, with completion and tenant occupation expected during mid 2026. The development includes 7-star energy efficient modular homes, communal open space, accessible design and is managed by the Bundaberg Housing Service Centre.
Bundaberg Aquatic Centre
A state-of-the-art year-round aquatic facility featuring a covered 50m FINA-standard 10-lane competition pool, an indoor 25m lap pool, a heated program/hydrotherapy pool with accessible ramp entry, multipurpose rooms, Reformer Pilates studio, cafe, and equitable access features including ramps, lifts, and hoists. Co-located with the Bundaberg Multiplex to form a high-performance sports precinct. Includes sustainability features such as solar arrays, hybrid heating, and rainwater harvesting. Provides fitness, education, therapy, competition, and recreation opportunities for all ages and abilities, with approximately 165 parking spaces.
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.
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.
Bundaberg Social Housing Program
Seven new social housing homes in Bundaberg South as part of Homes for Queenslanders plan. Additional social housing opportunities being assessed at government-owned Avoca site.
Young Street Residential Subdivision
Approved residential subdivision on a 12.4 ha site delivering 121 lots ranging from approximately 600 to 941 sqm. The site features a reconfiguration-of-lot approval with an operational works phase.
Millbank Wastewater Treatment Plant - Inlet Works
Upgrade to the Millbank Wastewater Treatment Plant to unlock the Branyan Local Area Plan and substantial residential housing developments. This project is funded under the Residential Activation Fund.
1,377 residents of Bundaberg West are employed, from a labour force of 1,472. Unemployment sits at 6.5%, with participation at 62.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,585, about 128% 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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Bundaberg West possesses a capable workforce with strong representation across essential community services, an unemployment rate of 6.5%, and an estimated 11.0% employment expansion over the preceding year based on AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,377. The local unemployment rate sits 2.5% above the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld, while labor participation mirrors Regional Qld's 64.2%. Census figures revealed a modest 6.2% of the local workforce working remotely from home, though potential distortions from Covid-19 lockdown measures should be noted. Resident employment centers primarily around health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and accommodation & food.
The health care & social assistance sector shows exceptional local strength, employing residents at 1.8 times the wider regional proportion. In contrast, construction represents a comparatively small segment, engaging 5.4% of workers locally versus 10.1% regionally. Generating 1.1 workers for every resident as at the Census, the locality serves as a prominent commercial and employment center that draws in personnel from neighbouring districts. AreaSearch assessment of SALM and ABS figures across broader statistical geographies indicates that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 11.0% while the labour force grew by 6.0%, driving a 4.2 percentage points reduction in unemployment. In comparison, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1%, the labour force increase by 0.3%, and unemployment lift by 0.1 percentage points. Additional perspective on future labor requirements is provided by Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26. These five and ten-year industry projections were correlated with the local economic base to evaluate occupational trends. While overall Australian employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trajectories vary considerably by industry. Applying these sector trajectories to the local occupational structure indicates employment in Bundaberg West could grow by 6.8% over five years and 14.6% over ten years (calculated as a simple weighted extrapolation for illustration without incorporating localized population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bundaberg West is $966 a week (about $50,000 a year), with median personal income at $610 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,023 a year against an average of $55,634. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate local earnings in the suburb of Bundaberg West remain beneath national benchmarks, with a median of $45,023 and an average of $55,634. These figures compare against 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, updated figures reach approximately $50,138 for the median and $61,954 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census recorded personal, family, and household incomes across Bundaberg West between the 2nd and 13th percentiles nationally.
The largest income tier is the $400 - 799 weekly bracket, accounting for 31.2% of individuals (871 individuals), contrasting with the surrounding region where the $1,500 - 2,999 band is most prevalent at 31.7%. Lower earnings create noticeable budgetary pressure, with 43.2% of households managing on weekly incomes under $800. Housing affordability is constrained, with 79.5% of income remaining, placing the suburb at the 3rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bundaberg West had 1,112 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 45% detached houses and 12% apartments. 15% are owned with a mortgage, 64% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $245 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,181 a month. Rent absorbs 25.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.2%. 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 records reveal a distinctive residential fabric in Bundaberg West, where separate houses account for 45.1% of stock and semi-detached, apartments, and alternative structures comprise 54.9%, diverging from Regional Qld where houses make up 76.4% and other dwellings represent 23.6%. Outright home ownership stands at 20.8%, trailing regional figures, while properties with a mortgage constitute 15.0% and rental accommodation represents 64.2%. Typical housing costs remain comparatively affordable: median monthly mortgage commitments are $1,181 and median weekly rent is $245, compared to Regional Qld benchmarks of $1,655 and $345 respectively. On a national scale, local mortgage repayments sit considerably below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are markedly lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bundaberg West counted 1,112 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,196 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 13% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 19% couples without children. 47% 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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Single person and multi-person shared arrangements make up 53.3% of living situations, with lone person households representing 47.3% and group households comprising 5.6%. Family households constitute 46.7% of all dwellings, divided into couples without children (18.9%), single parent families (13.2%), and couples with children (13.1%). The typical household comprises a median of 2.0 people, which is smaller than the 2.5 person average observed across Regional Qld.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.6% of adults in Bundaberg West hold a university qualification, including 16.6% with a bachelor degree and 3.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.1% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 735 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 970 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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Tertiary educational attainment in Bundaberg West sits below nationwide standards, with 21.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university credentials compared to 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile points to opportunity for future upskilling. Bachelor degrees account for 16.6% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational and technical qualifications are widespread, held by 35.2% of residents aged 15+, consisting of certificates (28.1%) and advanced diplomas (7.1%). Active participation in study is strong throughout the community, with 27.5% of residents enrolled in formal education programs.
Within this student population, primary schooling represents 10.2%, secondary education comprises 6.4%, and 4.3% are attending tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in Bundaberg West reaches 21 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 130 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 0.8 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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Local public transport infrastructure in Bundaberg West includes 21 active passenger stops dedicated to bus transit. These facilities are connected via 3 separate transit routes that deliver a combined 127 weekly passenger trips. Stop accessibility is strong, with typical walking distances of 185 meters from local residences. For daily travel outside the predominantly residential locality, private vehicles serve as the main choice for 82% of commuters, alongside 11% walking and 2% cycling. Vehicle availability averages 0.8 per dwelling, trailing regional figures. In addition, 6.2% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, a measure potentially shaped by COVID-19 settings.
Transit schedules provide a combined average of 18 trips per day across all available routes, which translates to approximately 6 weekly trips per individual stop.
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59.9% of residents in Bundaberg West report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 94% of areas nationally. 9.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.3 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality patterns and chronic condition prevalence highlight notable health challenges in Bundaberg West across both younger cohorts and older residents. Concurrently, private health insurance coverage is subdued, with roughly 49% of residents (~1,375 people) holding private cover. This level trails Regional Qld's 52.5% as well as the national standard of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent long-term diagnoses locally, affecting 11.9 and 10.9% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 59.9% of the population reported no chronic ailments, below the 67.6% recorded across Regional Qld. Working-age residents experience elevated rates of ongoing health conditions.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 21.3% of the community (594 people), with older cohorts experiencing health outcomes broadly consistent with nationwide percentiles.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bundaberg West is largely Australian-born, at 76.3% of residents, with 15.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.0%) and Australian (26.1%). 4.4% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Bundaberg West exceeds broader regional averages, with overseas-born individuals making up 23.7% of the community and 15.6% using a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the predominant faith, practiced by 46.5% of residents. Notably, Buddhism exhibits significant local concentration, representing 2.7% of the population compared to 1.1% throughout Regional Qld. Evaluating ancestral background through parental country of birth, the primary groups identified across Bundaberg West are English at 29.0%, Australian at 26.1%, and Other at 7.4%. Specific demographic segments also show distinct local presence, with German ancestry comprising 5.2% (against 4.7% regionally), Australian Aboriginal heritage accounting for 4.4% (compared to 3.9% regionally), and Filipino ancestry at 2.4% (versus 0.9% across the broader region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bundaberg West is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 31.4% 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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Demographically, the suburb of Bundaberg West maintains a younger structure than Regional Qld. As of updated estimates for August 2026, adults aged 25 - 44 account for 31.0% of the population, exceeding the 25.5% share across Regional Qld, while the 45 - 64 age bracket represents 20.5% compared to 24.6% regionally. The estimated median age stands at 38, decreasing from 39 at the 2021 Census and remaining 3 years below the Regional Qld figure of 41 from that Census. The proportion of young to middle aged adults has increased from 27.4% at the Census to an estimated 31.0%.
Projections to 2041 anticipate this 25 - 44 cohort will account for the bulk of population growth, expanding by 124 residents (14%) to 990, whereas youth and children cohorts are forecast to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bundaberg West
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2025 about a year ago all 1 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 2025. | ||
| 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 — 19 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,596 at the 2021 Census → 2,793 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 (SAL30424). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.