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Burrum Heads has an estimated 2,953 residents, up from 2,538 at the 2021 Census — a change of 415 people, or 16.4%. Growth has averaged 3.8% a year over five years, faster than 86% of areas nationally. 196 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 88.0% of that increase. Density is about 66 people per 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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As of Aug 2026, the population in the suburb of Burrum Heads is estimated at approximately 2,953, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS population revisions alongside newly validated addresses since the Census. When measured against the 2021 Census tally of 2,538 people, this represents an addition of 415 people (16.4%). AreaSearch calculated this resident count of 2,953 by assessing the ABS's recent ERP release from June 2025 together with 196 validated new addresses logged following the Census date. With a density of 65 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous living space and capacity for future expansion.
The 16.4% expansion rate achieved since the 2021 census positioned the suburb of Burrum Heads as a regional standout, outperforming both the SA3 area (9.0%) and the Rest of Qld. Recent demographic expansion was predominantly fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for around 88.0% of total inbound population gains. For each SA2 boundary, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 using 2022 as their starting baseline. Wherever SA2 coverage is absent, or for periods extending beyond 2032, Queensland State Government projections for SA2 areas—issued in 2023 utilizing 2021 data—are implemented instead. Because these state forecasts lack breakdowns by age bracket, AreaSearch applies proportional distribution weightings derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 from 2022 data) across each demographic cohort. Looking ahead, the suburb of Burrum Heads is projected to outpace the national median for regional population expansion, with aggregated SA2-level figures anticipating a rise of 417 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 14.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
429 new dwellings have been approved in Burrum Heads over the past five years, an average of 85 a year. That places the area in the 81st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 29 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 97 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 90% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 81, 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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Examining statistical area allocations of ABS residential approval figures, AreaSearch notes that Burrum Heads records approximately 85 dwelling approvals annually, totaling roughly 429 homes across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) alongside 81 so far in FY-25. With roughly 1.1 new residents arriving per approved home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), local building activity is closely aligned with incoming demand, supporting market stability. Expected construction costs average $432,000 per dwelling, sitting beneath regional benchmarks to deliver more attainable price points. Concurrently, commercial planning activity remains subdued, registering just $1.7 million in approved commercial works during this financial year.
On a per-person metric, residential building approvals in Burrum Heads surpass the Rest of Qld by 437.0%, ensuring strong stock availability for purchasers. This volume substantially exceeds nationwide averages, highlighting robust builder and developer confidence across the local market. Detached houses account for 90.0% of approved residential structures while townhouses or apartments constitute 10.0%, preserving the neighborhood's low-density profile with an emphasis on spacious family residences. Backed by a ratio of about 33 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical growth-corridor dynamics. According to the latest quarterly projection from AreaSearch, Burrum Heads is anticipated to welcome an extra 417 residents through to 2041. Considering the current pace of building approvals and residential development, prospective housing stock appears well-positioned to satisfy incoming demand, fostering favorable purchasing conditions and potentially accommodating expansion above baseline population targets.
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AreaSearch tracks 21 current infrastructure and development projects close to Burrum Heads, worth an estimated $1.09 billion. 6 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, tourism and transport & logistics. 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major works, and strategic planning decisions play a defining role in shaping an area's trajectory. Currently, AreaSearch has identified no major infrastructure projects within the immediate boundaries expected to exert an impact on the area. Regional initiatives of note include the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program, Queensland Train Manufacturing Program, Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program - Wide Bay Burnett, and Forest Wind Farm, with surrounding developments outlined below.
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Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road and Pialba-Burrum Heads Road Intersection Upgrade
A jointly funded Australian and Queensland Government upgrade of the Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road and Pialba-Burrum Heads Road intersection at Eli Waters and Urraween, on the southern approach to Hervey Bay. The intersection will be signalised to control vehicle movements and reduce crash risk, with Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road duplicated from two to four lanes on the southern approach between Urraween Road and the intersection, and Pialba-Burrum Heads Road duplicated from two to four lanes west of the intersection to Scrub Hill Road.Dual turn lanes will be installed on the Pialba-Burrum Heads Road leg to accommodate major turning movements. Pedestrian and bike rider facilities are also being upgraded, including shared paths and signalised crossings at the intersection. Stage 1 accommodation works, covering site preparation, fencing, signage and service adjustments in readiness for major construction, commenced in August 2024 and have continued through 2025. The Australian Government's Infrastructure Investment Program lists major construction as starting in mid 2026 with completion expected by late 2027. Total investment is listed at $55.35 million under QTRIP 2024-25 to 2027-28, comprising $35.28 million from the Australian Government and $20.07 million from the Queensland Government, against an original 2021 commitment of $44.1 million. The upgrade targets peak hour congestion and safety at one of the busiest intersections serving the growing Fraser Coast region.
Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road and Pialba-Burrum Heads Road Intersection Upgrade
Stage 1 construction commenced in August 2024 for a major intersection upgrade at Eli Waters. The $44.1 million project will signalize the intersection and duplicate roads from 2 to 4 lanes on the southern approach and western leg. The upgrade includes enhanced pedestrian and cycling facilities with shared paths and signalized crossings, improving safety and traffic flow for all road users. The project addresses current capacity constraints and supports future growth in the Fraser Coast region.
Pialba Caravan Park Redevelopment
A $10.5 million project to revitalise the Pialba Caravan Park. The upgrade includes replacing underground services, improving internal roads and landscaping, building a new camp kitchen and BBQ area, installing new toilet and shower facilities, and creating a new recreation zone. The project will bring the park up to modern standards and better meet the needs of today's travellers.
Watson Street Apartment Complex
A proposed five-storey residential apartment complex comprising 56 apartments with 95 car spaces in the heart of Pialba, Hervey Bay. The development site is located in a growing coastal suburb, just one street back from the Esplanade and within walking distance to beaches, shops, and local amenities. The project aims to address the increasing demand for quality residential accommodation in Hervey Bay's expanding market.
Liven Beach Road
Liven Beach Road is an over-50s luxury land lease lifestyle resort community in Urraween, Hervey Bay[cite: 1]. The development features 132 architecturally designed modern homes along with extensive shared resort amenities including a clubhouse, swimming pool, bowling greens, cinema, gym, and pickleball courts[cite: 1].
HBC Build Australia Mixed-Use Development
A transformative mixed-use precinct in Hervey Bay City Centre featuring a 10-storey Radisson Hotel with 152 rooms and a 16-storey Sunlife over 50s vertical village comprising 150 luxury apartments. The development integrates a wellness centre, high-end retail, and a food precinct, designed to revitalise the Pialba principal activity centre.
Radisson Hotel and SunLife Hervey Bay (The Jewel)
Mixed-use proposal in Hervey Bay City Centre comprising a 10-storey Radisson Hotel with 152 rooms, wellness centre, conference facilities, restaurant and bar, alongside a 16-storey over-50s freehold apartment tower branded SunLife with approximately 150 dwellings, and a food and retail precinct. Fraser Coast Regional Council accepted a conditional $5 million tender from HBC Build Australia and is negotiating a development lease agreement. Council retains land ownership until contract conditions are met, and the project must still complete the development application and assessment process.SunLife is actively running expressions of interest ahead of the formal DA lodgement and apartment sales release.
Pialba Supported Accommodation Complex
Queensland Government supported accommodation project providing 26 temporary accommodation places for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Pialba. The project forms part of the 2025-26 Budget housing program and the wider delivery of more than 290 social and community homes across the Wide Bay-Burnett region. Construction is scheduled to commence following planning and procurement.
954 residents of Burrum Heads are employed, from a labour force of 992. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 35.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 2,491, about 84% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Burrum Heads features a diverse labor market combining both white and blue collar roles, with essential services playing a strong part of the economy. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%, and there has been an estimated employment growth of 8.2% over the past year according to AreaSearch data. As of March 2026, there are 954 people employed in the area, and the local unemployment rate is 0.2% lower than the 3.9% rate found in Regional Qld. However, workforce participation is considerably lower at 35.8% compared to the 64.2% rate in Regional Qld.
Census data shows that only 13.4% of residents were working from home, though this figure should be viewed in the context of the broader impacts of Covid-19 lockdowns. Key employment sectors for the resident workforce include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Specialization is particularly pronounced within health care & social assistance, which commands an employment share 1.3 times the regional average. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 2.1% of employment, falling below the regional benchmark of 4.5%. Comparing the Census count of local jobs against the working resident base suggests a relatively constrained pool of employment within the immediate locality. Analysis of SALM and ABS data, which have been aggregated from larger statistical areas, indicates that over the past twelve months, employment grew by 8.2% while the labour force expanded by 5.5%, leading to a 2.3 percentage point decrease in the unemployment rate. By comparison, the Regional Qld area recorded much more modest figures, with employment rising by 0.1% and the labour force growing by 0.3%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. For additional context regarding future job demand in Burrum Heads, one may refer to Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts dated Mar-26. These forecasts span both five and ten-year horizons and have been aligned with the local employment structure to project potential growth trajectories. On a national scale, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though these figures vary considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Burrum Heads's current employment composition, the anticipated local employment growth is 6.6% over five years and 13.9% over ten years. It is important to note that this approach represents a straightforward weighted extrapolation intended only for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Burrum Heads is $815 a week (about $42,000 a year), with median personal income at $450 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $36,495 a year against an average of $45,472. 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-level statistics for financial year 2023, compiled by AreaSearch, show that taxpayers in the suburb of Burrum Heads recorded a median income of $36,495 and an average income of $45,472. These figures trail both the national benchmark and regional averages across Regional Qld, which sit at $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023 places updated figures around $40,641 for the median and $50,638 for the average as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census data, personal, family, and household earnings within Burrum Heads sit between the 0th and 1st percentiles nationally.
The largest proportion of residents falls into the $400 - 799 weekly earnings bracket at 38.3% (1,130 people), contrasting with Regional Qld where the $1,500 - 2,999 category leads at 31.7%. Financial constraints remain pronounced, with 49.8% of households managing on weekly incomes under $800. Although housing expenses are manageable—leaving households with 88.0% of their gross earnings—overall disposable income ranks in the 3rd percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Burrum Heads had 1,149 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 3% apartments. 17% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 68% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $305 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,348 a month. Rent absorbs 37.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 38.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, residential accommodation in Burrum Heads consisted of 90.0% standalone houses and 10.0% alternative housing formats including semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other configurations, compared against 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings across Regional Qld. Outright home ownership stood at 68.4%, significantly outpacing the Regional Qld benchmark, with 17.4% of homes being purchased under a mortgage and 14.2% occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage repayments were $1,348, well below the Regional Qld standard of $1,655 and the national benchmark of $1,863. Median weekly rent was recorded at $305, substantially lower than the $345 reported for Regional Qld and the Australian median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Burrum Heads counted 1,149 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,337 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 10% are couples with children, fewer than in 97% of areas nationally, against 56% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 71.9% of households in the area, made up of couples without children (55.6%), couples with children (10.4%), and single parent families (4.6%). The balance of 28.1% comprises non-family living arrangements, primarily lone person residences at 26.1% and group households at 2.6%. The typical household size stands at 2.0 people, which is smaller than the 2.5 average seen across Regional Qld.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
10.2% of adults in Burrum Heads hold a university qualification, including 7.3% with a bachelor degree and 1.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 34.4% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary educational attainment within the locality is relatively low, with 10.2% of residents possessing a university qualification compared to the nationwide benchmark of 30.4%, pointing to an area that could benefit from targeted learning pathways. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher education credential at 7.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational qualifications are prominent, with 43.9% of persons aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising certificates (34.4%) and advanced diplomas (9.5%). Formal educational enrollment accounts for 15.1% of the local population. Within this cohort, 6.2% are attending primary school, 4.7% are enrolled in secondary education, and 0.5% are undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Burrum Heads means driving: households keep an average of 1.3 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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Burrum Heads is served by 12 active public transit stops accommodating local bus operations. These stops connect to 1 distinct route, providing a total of 12 weekly passenger trips. Public transit access is constrained, with residents living an average of 1428 meters away from the nearest boarding point. Due to its residential layout, commuting is predominantly outward-focused, with private vehicles accounting for 94% of journeys. Average motor vehicle ownership is 1.3 vehicles per dwelling, trailing regional figures. Work from home was reported by 13.4% of workers in the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect pandemic conditions at the time.
Across all transit lines, route frequency averages 1 trips per day, translating to around 1 weekly trips for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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48.2% of residents in Burrum Heads report no long-term health condition. 9.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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's evaluation of local health statistics, chronic illness frequency, and mortality rates points to considerable health burdens in Burrum Heads, where typical health issues are noticeable across younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance participation is notably low, held by approximately 45% of residents (~1,335 people), which trails both the Regional Qld figure of 52.5% and the national rate of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported ailments, affecting 17.7 and 8.6% of the local population respectively, while 48.2% of residents stated having no long-term medical issues, compared with 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Working-age residents face elevated rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 48.2% of the local population (1,423 people), substantially above the Regional Qld proportion of 20.3%, driving local health metric percentiles even higher when viewed in a national context.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Burrum Heads is largely Australian-born, at 85.4% of residents, with 1.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (36.3%) and Australian (29.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The cultural background of Burrum Heads shows limited diversity, with Australian-born residents accounting for 85.4% of the population, Australian citizens making up 90.9%, and 98.4% using only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, followed by 62.5% of residents, in comparison to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Looking at ancestral lineage (parents' countries of birth), English heritage forms the largest cohort in Burrum Heads at 36.3%, well above the 29.6% regional benchmark. Australian ancestry stands at 29.4%, followed by Irish at 8.4%. Additional ethnic representations include German ancestry at 5.7% (compared to 4.7% regionally), New Zealand background at 1.0% (versus 0.9%), and Hungarian lineage at 0.3% (versus 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Burrum Heads is 63, older than 99% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 10.2% 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 demographic profile of Burrum Heads clearly reflects a retirement destination. AreaSearch figures for August 2026 indicate that 48.2% of the population is aged 65 and over, compared with 20.4% in Regional Qld, whereas children and young adults aged 0 - 24 represent 12.3% against a regional share of 29.6%. The estimated median age in August 2026 is 63, down slightly from 64 at the 2021 Census, but still 22 years above the Regional Qld median of 41 and notably higher than the Australian median of 38 recorded at that Census.
Since the Census, the middle-aged and mature pre-retiree bracket (45 - 64) contracted from 33.0% to an estimated 30.5%. Within the senior brackets, the 65 to 74 group declined from 31.1% to an estimated 29.1%, while the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 13.8% to 15.9%, indicating an aging resident base with limited replenishment from younger demographics. Demographic forecasts through to 2041 suggest older cohorts will generate the vast majority of growth, rising by 368 (26%) to 1,791, while youth and younger adult groups are projected to decrease over the same timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Burrum Heads
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 196 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,538 at the 2021 Census → 2,953 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 (SAL30455). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.