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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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Bunya has an estimated 2,096 residents, up from 1,968 at the 2021 Census — a change of 128 people, or 6.5%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 51.0% of that increase. That puts 144 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 investigations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, alongside updated address registries verified by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Bunya has a resident count projected at approximately 2,096 in May 2026. This indicates a rise of 128 people (6.5%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 1,968 people. The shift is calculated from a resident base of 2,090, projected by AreaSearch after examining the latest ABS ERP figures from June 2025 and incorporating 29 validated new addresses following the Census. This population level translates to a density of 144 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density with potential capacity for future housing expansion.
The 6.5% expansion rate in the suburb of Bunya since the Census is within 2.8 percentage points of the nationwide figure of 9.3%, showing competitive growth trends. Demographic expansion in this locality was mostly driven by natural increase, which made up about 51.0% of total population growth over recent periods. AreaSearch utilizes demographic projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 sectors, published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For SA2 territories missing from this dataset, or for intervals following 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 numbers are substituted. Since these state-level projections lack age breakdown statistics, AreaSearch distributes growth across age brackets using proportions derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 data. Given these anticipated demographic changes, the suburb of Bunya is projected to experience population growth slightly below the national median, with a projected rise of 135 persons by 2041 using aggregated SA2 projections, representing an overall expansion of 6.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
36 new dwellings have been approved in Bunya over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 3.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 6, 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 analysis by AreaSearch of ABS building permit statistics allocated from regional databases reveals that Bunya has recorded an average of roughly 7 new residential approvals annually. This includes an estimated 36 dwellings approved over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 6 approvals registered during FY-26 so far. Over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 2.4 new residents were added for every finished home, indicating strong demand that reinforces local property values. Newly constructed properties carry an average estimated cost of $510,000, showing that developers are prioritizing high-end, premium housing.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals worth $2.8 million have been logged in the current financial year, highlighting that the neighborhood remains predominantly residential. Construction approvals per capita in Bunya are 15.0% lower than the rate seen in Greater Brisbane, placing the area in the 16th percentile of all locations nationwide. This indicates a constrained supply of new homes, which helps sustain demand for established properties. This rate of building activity also tracks below the national norm, reflecting the mature state of the suburb and suggesting the presence of planning restrictions. Upcoming housing developments are split between 25.0% standalone houses and 75.0% medium to high-density dwellings. This trend toward more compact housing types provides budget-friendly entry points and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major departure from the current housing stock, which consists of 100.0% houses, showing a scarcity of vacant land and a response to evolving lifestyle choices and budget pressures. The ratio of 1042 people for every building approval highlights a quiet development environment with minimal building activity. Future demographic models project that Bunya will add 129 residents by 2041, starting from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. Given current building trends, the supply of housing is expected to satisfy local demand, supporting favorable buyer conditions and potentially paving the way for growth that outpaces current predictions.
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 65 current infrastructure and development projects close to Bunya, worth an estimated $12.7 billion. 20 are already under construction and 26 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and retail. 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 planning changes, and developmental initiatives are primary drivers of neighborhood change. AreaSearch has tracked 11 projects that are anticipated to influence the local area. Key developments include Hills Quarter Everton Hills, Everton Hills Central, Les Hughes Sporting Complex Netball Clubhouse Upgrade, and Albany Links Estate Stage 5 & 6, with details of the most significant works listed below.
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Hills Quarter Everton Hills
Masterplanned residential community delivering 120 premium townhomes in a hillside setting with resort-style amenities including pool, gym, and landscaped parklands.
Eatons Crossing Village
Eatons Crossing Village is a masterplanned residential community by Elm Properties at Eatons Hill. The estate will deliver around 450 homes through a mix of residential lots and townhomes together with parks, open space and community infrastructure. Civil works and staged residential construction continue, with completed stages occupied and additional releases progressing.
Everton Hills Central
A proposed neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by a full-line Woolworths supermarket, with specialty retail, medical centre, gym, and childcare facility. The centre will have direct frontage to South Pine Road in Everton Hills, serving the surrounding Hills District community in the City of Moreton Bay.
Arana Hills Plaza Ambience Upgrade
The Arana Hills Plaza Ambience Upgrade by Charter Hall involves extensive external and internal refurbishments to modernize the convenience-based shopping centre. The works focus on a refreshed branding identity, improved shopper amenities, and architectural elements that reflect the surrounding hills and bushland. Key features include upgraded entry statements and enhanced common area aesthetics to improve the overall community experience.
Albany Links Estate Stage 5 & 6
Final stages of the long-running Albany Links residential estate delivering premium land lots with elevated views, directly bordering Eatons Hill to the immediate south-east.
Arana Views Estate
Small boutique land subdivision in the final stages of Arana Hills, releasing 28 elevated residential lots with northerly views. Lot sales appear to be complete.
Ferny Grove Central
Ferny Grove Central is a transport oriented mixed use precinct adjoining Ferny Grove railway station. The project includes a retail and entertainment centre anchored by Woolworths, Dan Murphy's, Goodlife, Goodstart Early Learning and Cinebar, The Fernery with 82 apartments, upgraded station access, bus, taxi and kiss and ride facilities, and more than 1,400 integrated commuter and retail parking spaces. As of the latest official updates, Stage 1 park and ride works are complete and Stage 2 retail, residential, access road and public transport interface works remain under construction, with practical completion targeted for 2026.
Brisbane Northern Suburbs Corridor Capacity
Major program of works to increase capacity and reliability across Brisbane's northern transport corridors. Includes the proposed 9.9 billion AUD Gympie Road Bypass Tunnel between Kedron and Carseldine, the Northern Transitway providing high-frequency bus priority from Kedron to Chermside, and the Surface Corridor Transformation Project to integrate public and active transport improvements.
1,303 residents of Bunya are employed, from a labour force of 1,348. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 78.5%. 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. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is highly educated, featuring a strong contingent of professionals, an unemployment rate of just 3.3%, and consistent employment patterns over the previous year, according to AreaSearch regional data. In March 2026, there were 1,303 employed locals. The local unemployment rate sits 1.1% below the Greater Brisbane figure of 4.3%, while workforce participation is exceptionally high at 78.5% compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 70.4%. Census figures indicate that a substantial 28.2% of employed residents worked from home, though this may reflect temporary pandemic restrictions. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.
The community displays a distinct concentration in the construction sector, employing workers at a rate 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance has a lower share at 13.9% compared to the regional benchmark of 16.1%. The Census registered a ratio of 0.7 jobs for every resident, pointing to a higher-than-average availability of local employment. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional sectors, the 12 months leading up to March 2026 saw employment expand by 0.2% and the labor force grow by 0.1%, which led to a 0.2 percentage point decrease in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Brisbane experienced a 3.2% rise in employment, a 3.4% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 offer additional context on future demand in Bunya. These models, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future employment trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local labor profile suggests employment in Bunya will rise by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years. This calculation is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bunya is $3,402 a week (about $177,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,112 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $68,259 a year against an average of $80,957. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest ATO postcode statistics published for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in Bunya earn a median income of $68,259 and an average income of $80,957. These levels are exceptionally high on a national scale, comparing to a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799 across Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current income estimates are modeled at approximately $76,013 for the median and $90,154 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census reveals that personal, family, and household incomes in Bunya are positioned in the upper brackets, ranking between the 86th and 99th percentiles nationwide.
Income distribution statistics show the highest concentration is in the $4000+ weekly bracket with 41.4% of residents (867 people), whereas the wider region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 33.3%. High earners are highly represented, with 58.4% of the population earning more than $3,000 weekly, indicating strong local purchasing power. Residents retain 90.0% of their earnings after meeting housing costs, showing substantial disposable income, and the suburb ranks in the 10th decile of the SEIFA index for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bunya had 601 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 57% are owned with a mortgage, 2% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $650 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 79% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.0%. 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 structures in Bunya at the time of the latest Census consisted of 100.0% standalone houses and no other housing types, such as apartments or townhouses, compared to the Brisbane metropolitan split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership was exceptionally high at 41.0%, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (56.9%) or rented (2.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,500 was significantly higher than the Brisbane metropolitan median of $1,863, and the median weekly rent was $650 compared to the metropolitan average of $380.
Locally, mortgage repayments are much higher than the Australian median of $1,863, while rent prices sit well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bunya counted 601 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 640 today, averaging 3.3 people each. 55% are couples with children, more than in 97% of areas nationally, against 32% couples without children. 6% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 92.7%, consisting of couples with children at 54.7%, couples without children at 32.1%, and single-parent households at 5.2%. Non-family households represent the remaining 7.3%, with single-person households accounting for 5.7% and group households making up 1.2%. The median household size of 3.3 people is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
36.8% of adults in Bunya hold a university qualification, including 25.0% with a bachelor degree and 7.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 20.6% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational outcomes in Bunya track well ahead of regional and state averages, with 36.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 24.9% in the SA4 region and 25.7% across QLD. This educational profile positions the workforce well for knowledge-intensive roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 25.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees (7.4%) and graduate diplomas (4.4%). Technical and vocational skills are also well represented, with 32.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (20.6%). Engagement in education is high, with 31.2% of the local population enrolled in a course of study.
This cohort includes 12.1% attending high school, 9.4% in primary school, and 5.6% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Bunya means driving: households keep an average of 2.6 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 Bunya consist of 4 active bus stops. These stops are served by 2 distinct routes, which combine to support 161 passenger trips each week. Transport access is ranked as low, with residents living an average of 1718 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, leading most workers to travel out of the area, with private cars representing the main transport mode at 90% and trains at 7%. Households own an average of 2.6 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. A significant 28.2% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.
Transit routes average 23 trips daily across all services, which represents approximately 40 weekly trips for each bus stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.5% of residents in Bunya report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 78% of areas nationally. 3.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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 indicators show favorable outcomes across Bunya, based on an AreaSearch study of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, which revealed low rates of common health conditions across all ages. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, with approximately 59% of the population (1,242 people) holding cover, compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. The most prevalent health issues recorded among local residents were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 7.4 and 6.6% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 72.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
Residents under the age of 65 experience better-than-average health profiles. Seniors aged 65 and over represent 12.1% of the local population (253 people), which is lower than the Greater Brisbane share of 15.1%. Health outcomes among older residents are strong, with national health standings tracking close to those of the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bunya is largely Australian-born, at 84.9% of residents, with 4.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.4%) and Australian (28.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local population displays below-average levels of cultural diversity, with 84.9% of residents born in Australia, 95.7% holding citizenship, and 95.2% using only English at home. The main religious affiliation is Christianity, accounting for 59.5% of the local population, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding parent birthplaces, the three most common ancestries are English at 29.4% of the population, Australian at 28.7% (which is notably higher than the regional average of 23.2%), and Irish at 10.3%. There are also differences in other backgrounds, with French ancestry overrepresented at 0.9% of the population (compared to 0.5% regionally), South Australian at 1.1% (compared to 0.6%), and Welsh at 0.8% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bunya is 43. 22.3% 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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The median age of Bunya's residents is 43 years, which is higher than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 and the Australian average of 38 years. The 45 - 54 age bracket represents 19.6% of the population, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort makes up only 5.3%. This share of residents aged 45 - 54 is higher than the national average of 12.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 2.6% to 4.0%, while the 65 to 74 group has decreased from 8.4% to 7.1%.
Long-term forecasts for 2041 suggest changing age demographics, with the 45 to 54 cohort projected to grow by 13% (53 people) to reach 464, up from 410. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 age brackets are expected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bunya
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 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 May 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 — 29 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,968 at the 2021 Census → 2,096 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 (SAL30437). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.