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Caloundra has an estimated 4,103 residents, up from 3,932 at the 2021 Census — a change of 171 people, or 4.3%. 255 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,270 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's evaluation of regional ABS demographic releases alongside post-Census address validations, the suburb of Caloundra is estimated to have a resident count of approximately 4,103 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 171 residents (4.3%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the suburb recorded 3,932 people. Such growth stems from an estimated base of 4,061 people determined from the ABS ERP figures of June 2025 together with 255 validated new addresses identified following the Census. Consequently, the suburb of Caloundra registers a population density of 1,270 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical nationwide benchmark recorded by AreaSearch.
Inward overseas migration served as the dominant catalyst for recent expansion, practically underpinning all local population increases. Projections utilised by AreaSearch incorporate the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset based on 2022 figures for individual SA2 territories. Where coverage is missing or extends beyond 2032, figures rely on 2023 Queensland State Government SA2 modeling anchored to 2021 benchmarks. Because state releases omit age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch applies cohort weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (utilising 2022 data). Demographic forecasts position the suburb of Caloundra within the upper quartile of non-metropolitan growth areas, anticipating an increase of 1,459 persons by 2041 across aggregated SA2 boundaries, which constitutes an overall expansion of 34.5% across the 16 years.
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130 new dwellings have been approved in Caloundra over the past five years, an average of 26 a year. That places the area in the 64th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 59 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 3% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 174, 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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Examining ABS building consent statistics distributed across statistical boundaries, AreaSearch notes that Caloundra has seen an annual average of approximately 26 residential approvals, accumulating to around 130 dwellings throughout the prior 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, records show 174 approvals. With an intake averaging merely 0.2 incoming residents annually per approved dwelling across the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), building activity is keeping pace with or outstripping local demand, widening options for purchasers and facilitating higher population gains than anticipated. Concurrently, new residential projects register an average construction value of $787,000, signaling a strategic focus by builders on upscale, higher-tier properties.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $20.7 million have been logged during the current financial year, underlining continuous non-residential capital injection. Relative to Rest of Qld, Caloundra displays a comparable volume of construction activity on a per-capita basis, reinforcing market equilibrium aligned with regional trends. This volume sits well above nationwide figures, highlighting substantial interest from property developers. The composition of incoming building activity features 3.0% detached homes alongside 97.0% attached dwellings. Such emphasis on higher-density formats creates affordable market entry points and caters directly to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. It also marks a marked departure from the prevailing residential profile (which stands at 24.0% detached houses), driven by constrained site availability as well as evolving preferences for low-maintenance living and affordability. Generating roughly 45 residents for each residential consent, Caloundra retains the hallmarks of a low density environment. Forecasts indicate that Caloundra will gain an additional 1,417 residents through to 2041, based on the latest quarterly AreaSearch calculations. Should existing construction volumes fail to adjust upwards, residential completions could lag behind the expanding population, which may heighten buyer competition and foster greater upward price momentum.
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AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Caloundra, worth an estimated $905 million. A further 64 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.01 billion. 31 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Few elements shape a region's economic and community trajectory as significantly as enhancements to public infrastructure, major commercial undertakings, and urban planning developments. AreaSearch has highlighted 21 initiatives likely to influence the local area. Prominent works include the Caloundra Centre Activation Project, Caloundra Centre Activation Project - Community and Creative Hub, Holiday Inn & Suites Caloundra Sunshine Coast, and the Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade (CTCU), with key initiatives summarized in the subsequent overview.
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Caloundra Centre Activation Project
Caloundra Centre Activation Project is the Sunshine Coast Council's long term initiative to deliver the 2017 Caloundra Centre Master Plan. The program revitalises the city heart through a connected creative and civic precinct linking The Events Centre, a new district library, a new regional gallery, a new town square and upgraded streetscapes through to Bulcock Beach. The transformed Library+ Caloundra opened in September 2025 in the former council administration building, designed by Wilson Architects. Hutchinson Builders was appointed in April 2026 to demolish the former building at 77 Bulcock Street as the first stage of the new town square.Detailed design of the 12.8 million dollar town square, led by consultant Urbis, is targeting construction start in mid 2026 and completion by mid 2027. The new Sunshine Coast Regional Gallery, with concept design by ARM Architecture, will replace the current 25 year old gallery and was the subject of a design competition launched in 2025. Outcomes include enhanced pedestrian links, expanded green space at Felicity Park and Bill Venardos Park, and revitalised public realm along Omrah and Otranto avenues.
Caloundra Centre Activation Project - Community and Creative Hub
Sunshine Coast Council's Caloundra Centre Activation Project is delivering a connected civic, cultural and public space precinct linking The Events Centre, Library+ Caloundra, the future town square, Caloundra Regional Gallery, Bulcock Street and Bulcock Beach. The Community and Creative Hub includes the new town square at Bulcock Street and Otranto Avenue, greener public spaces, improved lighting, pedestrian links, streetscape works on Omrah and Otranto avenues, and upgrades around Felicity Park and Bill Venardos Park. Library+ Caloundra opened in September 2025, and early works for the town square site at 77 Bulcock Street commenced in April 2026.
Holiday Inn & Suites Caloundra Sunshine Coast
A 12-storey international hotel development featuring 160 rooms and suites, including 33 one and two-bedroom suites. The project marks the first international hotel brand in Caloundra and includes ground-level retail, a 210-seat all-day dining restaurant, rooftop restaurant and sky bar, fitness centre, and an outdoor pool. Developed by Felix Capital in partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts, it is a key piece of infrastructure supporting the region's growth toward the 2032 Olympic Games.
Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade (CTCU)
A 1.6 km road upgrade and new extension delivered in two sections to improve access into Caloundra CBD. Section 1 (Omrah Ave to Arthur St) by Sunshine Coast Council will duplicate lanes and upgrade key intersections with new active transport paths. Section 2 (Third Ave extension to Nicklin Way) by Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads delivers a new 4-way signalised intersection at Nicklin Way, four lanes to Arthur St, compliant crossings, an underpass at West Terrace and separated bike/pedestrian paths.Final design was confirmed in May 2025. A construction tender was released in March 2026. Subject to EPBC Act approvals and contractor appointment, construction is anticipated to begin mid-2026 with completion targeted for early 2028.
Sunset Caloundra
An exclusive collection of 36 high-end one, two, and three-bedroom apartments situated on a hillside site in Caloundra, offering panoramic sea and Glasshouse Mountain views. The seven-level building, designed by MAS Architecture Studio, features sophisticated interiors and communal amenities like a pool and BBQ area. Construction is being undertaken by AKAM Constructions and is scheduled to be completed in late 2026.
Moffat Beach Seawall Reconstruction Project
The project involves reconstructing the damaged seawall at Moffat Beach to protect parklands, pathways, roads, and facilities from climate change impacts. It aims to retain Norfolk pine trees, minimize loss of beach and parkland, improve drainage, and enhance access.
Paloma Paloma
A mixed-use development site approved for shops, offices, apartments, and a four-star hotel, including two 15-storey towers with 104 apartments, 125 hotel rooms, medical facilities, commercial spaces, and parking for 277 vehicles.
Verre Caloundra
Proposed $120 million mixed-use precinct at the western gateway to the Caloundra CBD, featuring 70 luxury apartments and penthouses over nine levels, above a boutique laneway precinct with restaurant and office commercial space. The development was approved but the site was subsequently placed on the market by Henzell Property Group in late 2022 to focus on other projects.
1,624 residents of Caloundra are employed, from a labour force of 1,755. Unemployment sits at 7.5%, with participation at 47.6%. 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 6,366, about 155% 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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Caloundra features a capable local workforce underpinned by solid representation across core service industries, alongside an unemployment rate of 7.5% according to AreaSearch's statistical area figures. In March 2026, employed locals numbered 1,624, with the local jobless rate standing 3.5% higher than the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, highlighting room for labour market gains. Furthermore, the local participation rate of 47.6% trails Regional Qld's 64.2% by a substantial margin. Census returns recorded 14.4% of working residents operating from home, an outcome partially shaped by the prevailing Covid-19 restrictions of that period.
Locally resident workers are heavily engaged in health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade. The local labour market exhibits an exceptional concentration in accommodation & food, generating an employment proportion 1.6 times that observed regionally. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.9% of local workers, compared with the regional share of 4.5%. With 1.5 jobs situated locally for every resident worker at the Census, the area serves as a key employment destination, providing a surplus of local positions and drawing in personnel from neighboring districts. Aggregated data from broader statistical areas, analysed by AreaSearch using SALM and ABS figures, indicate that the labour force in Caloundra shrank by 1.6% during the year to March 2026, while employment fell by 2.8%, leading to a 1.2 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% rise in employment and a 0.3% growth in the labour force, with unemployment climbing by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context for anticipated future demand in Caloundra. These five-year and ten-year projections have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to estimate growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sector-specific growth rates vary considerably. When these industry-specific forecasts are applied to Caloundra's employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this simple weighting extrapolation is intended for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections.
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Median household income in Caloundra is $980 a week (about $51,000 a year), with median personal income at $584 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $38,538 a year against an average of $49,204. 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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Taxation metrics from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place individual earnings in the suburb of Caloundra below national benchmarks. The suburb of Caloundra records a median taxpayer income of $38,538 and a mean figure of $49,204, contrasting with Regional Qld's corresponding benchmarks of $53,146 and $66,593. Factoring in an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $42,916 (median) and $54,794 (average) as of March 2026. Across household, family, and individual brackets, Census records position Caloundra between the 2nd and 10th percentiles across Australia.
The most populous earnings tier captures 31.0% of earners making $400 - 799 weekly (1,271 residents), diverging from the regional tendency where the $1,500 - 2,999 category leads at 31.7%. The presence of 41.1% of earners within sub-$800 weekly tiers underscores financial strain across a notable share of households. Affordability pressures remain intense, evidenced by an average retained income of only 78.2%, placing the locality in the 3rd percentile nationwide.
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Caloundra had 1,785 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 24% detached houses and 48% apartments. 15% are owned with a mortgage, 44% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,600 a month. Rent absorbs 36.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 37.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the housing stock in Caloundra consisted of 23.8% detached houses and 76.1% attached or alternative dwelling types (encompassing townhouses, units, and non-traditional structures), whereas Regional Qld recorded 76.4% separate houses and 23.6% other properties. Outright home ownership in Caloundra stood substantially higher than the regional benchmark, reaching 40.9%, while remaining homes were divided between mortgaged properties (14.8%) and rental accommodation (44.3%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,600, sitting beneath the Regional Qld figure of $1,655, while weekly median rent reached $360 compared with $345 regionally.
Against nationwide figures, Caloundra's mortgage repayments remain noticeably lower than the Australian median of $1,863, with weekly rental costs also sitting below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Caloundra counted 1,785 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 1.9 people each. 12% are couples with children, fewer than in 96% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 42% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 54.3% of local domestic arrangements, comprising couples without children at 31.1%, couples with dependent children at 12.1%, and single parent households at 10.4%. The remaining 45.7% consists of non-family living situations, led by single-person residences at 42.2% and share houses at 3.3%. At 1.9 persons, the typical household occupancy is lower than the Regional Qld standard of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.0% of adults in Caloundra hold a university qualification, including 14.6% with a bachelor degree and 3.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.2% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,248 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,027 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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Post-school attainment in Caloundra sits beneath national comparisons, as 21.0% of individuals aged 15+ possess a tertiary degree, against 30.4% across Australia overall. This disparity points to opportunities for advancing community qualifications and technical capability. Bachelor degrees represent the primary higher education qualification at 14.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Technical and trade accreditations are widely held, with vocational qualifications accounting for 37.9% of persons aged 15+ via certificates (26.2%) and advanced diplomas (11.7%). A significant 21.1% proportion of the local population is enrolled in structured learning programs.
Among these students, 6.7% attend primary schools, 5.1% are enrolled in secondary education, and 4.6% are engaged in higher or vocational education.
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Getting around Caloundra means driving: households keep an average of 0.8 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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56.4% of residents in Caloundra report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 85% of areas nationally. 11.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.7% 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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Health indicators compiled by AreaSearch indicate notable medical vulnerabilities within Caloundra, evidenced by local mortality figures and a high incidence of long-term health issues across younger and older demographics alike. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage remains notably subdued, held by approximately 47% of residents (~1,916 people). This sits below the 52.5% recorded throughout Regional Qld and the Australian average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health challenges represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, documented among 13.7 and 9.5% of the community respectively. Meanwhile, 56.4% of residents reported having no diagnosed chronic medical conditions, in contrast to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Chronic conditions are noticeably elevated among working-age locals. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 37.7% of the suburb (1,546 people), substantially exceeding the 20.3% regional benchmark. Health considerations among this older demographic remain pronounced, resulting in national risk standings that exceed those of the wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Caloundra is largely Australian-born, at 76.5% of residents, with 6.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.6%) and Australian (24.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Caloundra generally mirrors broader regional norms regarding cultural and demographic background, with Australian citizens making up 84.0% of residents, 76.5% having been born domestically, and 93.4% speaking only English in domestic settings. Christianity represents the primary religious identification, accounting for 55.2% of residents in Caloundra, relative to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental lineage and cultural ancestry, the three most common backgrounds reported in Caloundra are English (33.6%), Australian (24.9%), and Irish (10.3%). Furthermore, several smaller ancestral groups demonstrate higher concentrations locally than across the wider region, including Hungarian ancestry at 0.4% in Caloundra (compared to 0.2% regionally), New Zealand heritage at 1.1% (versus 0.9%), and Welsh ancestry at 0.7% (relative to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Caloundra is 57, older than 98% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 19.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Caloundra exhibits an older demographic composition than much of the surrounding region. Senior and retiree age brackets (65+) constitute 37.7% of the populace as at August 2026, compared to 20.4% across Regional Qld, whereas children and young people (0 - 24) represent only 18.4%, compared with 29.6% regionally. The estimated median age stands at 57 as at August 2026, slightly lower than the 58 recorded at the 2021 Census, yet 16 years above the Regional Qld median of 41 at that time. Across the nation, the median age was 38 at that Census.
Since then, mature adults and early retirees (45 - 64) have decreased from 27.5% to an estimated 23.9% of the population. By 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated among the 65+ cohort, projected to add 655 residents (42%) to reach 2,202. In relative terms, young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) will experience the steepest expansion, climbing 48% to 1,244 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Caloundra
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 14 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 255 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,932 at the 2021 Census → 4,103 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 (SAL30492). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.