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Caloundra West has an estimated 9,081 residents, up from 7,270 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,811 people, or 24.9%. Growth has averaged 3.4% a year over five years, faster than 93% of areas nationally. 105 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 82.0% of that increase. That puts 1,130 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 broader regional ABS population updates alongside new addresses verified following the Census, the suburb of Caloundra West has reached an estimated population of approximately 9,081 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 1,811 people (24.9%) compared to the 2021 Census total of 7,270 people. This adjustment stems from an estimated resident population of 8,283 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 105 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. At this scale, population density stands at 1,129 persons per square kilometer, tracking closely with benchmark averages across locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
Outpacing both the national rate and the Rest of Qld (9.4%), the suburb of Caloundra West's 24.9% expansion establishes it among the premier regional growth areas. Inward interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 82.0% of recent population additions, while overseas migration and natural increase also provided positive contributions. Population modeling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections based on 2022 benchmarks. Where SA2 areas lack coverage or extend beyond 2032, figures utilize 2023 Queensland State Government SA2 projections founded on 2021 data. Because state projections omit age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch assigns proportional cohort weightings aligned with 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 benchmarks. Driven by these anticipated demographic transitions, exceptional growth ranking within the top 10 percent of national non-metropolitan areas is anticipated, with aggregated SA2-level figures projecting the suburb of Caloundra West to expand by 4,647 persons to 2041, representing an overall gain of 42.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
181 new dwellings have been approved in Caloundra West over the past five years, an average of 36 a year. That places the area in the 90th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 60 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 47% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 68, 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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Analysis of statistical area ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that Caloundra West has maintained an annual average of roughly 36 residential approvals, totaling an estimated 181 dwellings approved across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 68 approved during FY-25 to date. With population inflows averaging 6.6 new residents annually for every home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), construction continues to lag underlying demand, generating competition among prospective buyers and upward pricing momentum, while an average development cost of $443,000 per dwelling—tracking lower than regional benchmarks—delivers comparatively accessible entry-level options.
Meanwhile, non-residential building activity remains subdued, with $197,000 in commercial approvals logged so far this financial year. Relative to Rest of Qld, building activity in Caloundra West is considerably constrained, tracking 65.0% below the regional per-capita benchmark. While scarcity tends to underpin value and competition across the existing residential market, construction momentum has recently built up. Recent residential approvals comprise 47.0% detached houses alongside 53.0% attached dwellings, offering attainable price points tailored toward investors, first-time buyers, and downsizers. This emphasis represents a clear transition from current dwelling stock (83.0% houses), highlighting shrinking residential land reserves alongside shifting lifestyle and affordability demands. The presence of roughly 102 people per dwelling approval reflects a developing residential market. Projections indicate that Caloundra West will gain 3,849 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Under current construction trajectories, new housing deliveries could struggle to keep pace with population expansion, reinforcing price growth and buyer competition.
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 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Caloundra West, worth an estimated $316 million. A further 81 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11 billion. 36 are already under construction and 26 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local capital works, major developments, and strategic planning decisions exert a substantial influence on community growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 49 key projects positioned to influence the surrounding district. Significant undertakings include Aura Business Park, Aura District Sports Parks, Aura Hotel, and Aura (Caloundra South) Infrastructure, with prominent developments outlined below.
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Sunshine Coast Industrial Park
The Sunshine Coast Industrial Park is a 215-hectare major regional industrial hub delivered by Economic Development Queensland. Designed for medium to high-impact manufacturing, logistics, and large-scale industrial activities, Stage 2 delivers fully serviced industrial lots with direct Bruce Highway access.
Aura Home + Life
Aura Home + Life is an $80 million, 20,000 sqm large-format home and lifestyle retail precinct in the Aura master-planned community. Developed by Capital Property Group, the centre is under construction and reported as 85 percent leased, with confirmed national tenants including Spotlight, Anaconda, Harris Scarfe, Rebel, The Good Guys, Pillow Talk, Supercheap Auto, Beacon and Petstock. The project includes more than 12 large-format tenancies, food and beverage offerings and around 400 car parks, with opening targeted for September 2026.
Sunshine Coast University Hospital Satellite Campus
Planning and expansion program delivering additional specialist outpatient and satellite healthcare facilities adjacent to Sunshine Coast University Hospital. The project provides expanded clinical capacity, diagnostic services, and day treatment rooms supporting communities across the southern Sunshine Coast corridor. Delivery is overseen by Queensland Health and the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service.
Bellvista Boulevard Black Spot Project
Road safety improvements including raised pedestrian crossings on the southern leg of the roundabout, painted central splitter islands at approaches to crossings, flexible bollards on traffic islands, and lighting upgrades.
Aura Business Park
Major commercial and industrial employment precinct within Stockland's Aura masterplanned community. The business park accommodates industrial, logistics, office, technology, research, light manufacturing and showroom uses. Development continues through staged land releases, with most industrial lots sold and developed while new innovation precincts and commercial stages remain under construction.
Aura (Caloundra South)
Stockland's 2360 hectare masterplanned community continues in active construction with new residential precincts, the Aura Town Centre, Aura Parklands and Lagoon, wastewater infrastructure and enabling works supporting the future Direct Sunshine Coast Rail (The Wave). Stage 1 of Aura Town Centre commenced construction in March 2026 and is planned to include Woolworths, Aldi, approximately 55 specialty stores and community services. The fourth suburb, Gagalba, continues releasing new homesites while long-term delivery remains underway toward approximately 20000 dwellings for around 50000 residents.
Aura Hotel
The Comiskey Group, in partnership with Stockland, has broken ground on the $68 million Aura Hotel, set to become the Sunshine Coast's largest entertainment venue and one of Australia's biggest hospitality developments. The ceremonial sod turning took place on 2 April 2026 within Stockland Aura, Australia's largest masterplanned community, marking the project's move into full construction following early earthworks. The three-level venue will anchor the Aura City Centre precinct, backing onto a future five-hectare South Bank-style parkland, and will feature a Mediterranean-inspired design, six bars, indoor and alfresco dining, a gaming room, and multiple function spaces.It will include the biggest band room on the Sunshine Coast, capable of hosting up to 2,500 guests for live music. The venue is expected to open in late 2027 and create approximately 150 local jobs.
Aura District Sports Parks
Program to deliver 10 sporting grounds totalling 70 hectares across the Aura masterplanned community. Four venues are now open, including the Baringa Sports Complex (AFL fields, tennis and pickleball courts) and Nirimba Rugby League Grounds, joining the earlier Nirimba Sports Complex and Baringa Football Grounds. Sunshine Coast Council maintains the grounds, with clubhouses managed by local sporting clubs.
2,973 residents of Caloundra West are employed, from a labour force of 3,048. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 47.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% 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. 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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A well-qualified workforce characterizes Caloundra West, featuring solid representation across essential services and an unemployment rate standing at a modest 2.5% according to AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, 2,973 residents are employed, with local unemployment tracking 1.5% below the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld, while labor force participation of 47.4% trails the 64.2% regional benchmark. Census records indicate that 12.4% of workers operated from home, though figures should be viewed alongside Covid-19 restrictions active at the time. Key sectors employing local residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Specialization is particularly pronounced in health care & social assistance, where local workforce representation is 1.3 times the regional standard. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.5% of resident employment, compared to 4.5% across Regional Qld. A comparison of resident workers to local employment positions from the Census suggests limited job opportunities situated directly within the immediate area. Evaluation of broader statistical ABS and SALM data by AreaSearch reveals that across the 12-month period, the local labor force contracted by 14.9% and total employment fell by 15.3%, pushing the unemployment rate up by 0.4 percentage points. Conversely, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1% and the labor force expand by 0.3%, alongside a 0.1 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context regarding future workforce requirements for Caloundra West. Applying these national projections—which anticipate overall job growth of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years with noticeable sectoral divergence—to the local industry profile suggests local jobs could grow by 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (noting this is an illustrative weighting model that excludes localized population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Caloundra West is $1,571 a week (about $82,000 a year), with median personal income at $751 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,559 a year against an average of $63,274. 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-level dataset released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Caloundra West recorded a median income of $49,559 and an average of $63,274. These figures sit below the national standard and compare against Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average). Factoring in an 11.36% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated figures reach approximately $55,189 for median earnings and $70,462 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows household, family, and personal earnings ranking moderately across the 38th to 39th percentiles in Caloundra West.
Income distributions show 36.9% of residents (3,350 individuals) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the broader regional proportion of 31.7%. Living cost pressures are pronounced, with uncommitted earnings at 80.1% placing the area at the 36th percentile, while the SEIFA income index positions it within the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Caloundra West had 2,705 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 0% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $465 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,842 a month. Rent absorbs 29.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential stock in Caloundra West at the most recent Census was composed of 83.3% houses and 16.7% other dwellings including semi-detached homes and apartments, differing from the 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings seen across Regional Qld. Fully owned homes accounted for 29.5% of properties, trailing Regional Qld levels, with remaining dwellings split between mortgaged properties (37.8%) and private rentals (32.7%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,842, noticeably above the Regional Qld figure of $1,655, while weekly median rents sat at $465 compared to $345 regionally. Against national benchmarks, local mortgage repayments sit below the Australian figure of $1,863, whereas local rent levels considerably surpass the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Caloundra West counted 2,705 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,379 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 23% 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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Family units constitute 74.2% of local residences, comprising couples with children at 33.1%, couples without children at 26.3%, and single parent families at 14.0%. The remaining 25.8% consists of non-family living arrangements, primarily lone person dwellings at 22.6% alongside group households at 3.1%. The typical household size stands at 2.6 people, slightly exceeding the Regional Qld benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.0% of adults in Caloundra West hold a university qualification, including 13.1% with a bachelor degree and 2.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 1,448 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,065 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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Educational profiles indicate that university attainment in the locality sits at 18.0%, trailing the broader Australian benchmark of 30.4% and presenting a clear target for tertiary education initiatives. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees comprise 13.1%, postgraduate qualifications represent 2.7%, and graduate diplomas account for 2.2%. Vocational education is strongly represented, with 43.2% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between certificates (31.0%) and advanced diplomas (12.2%). Student participation is substantial across the community, with 30.4% of the population attending an educational institution. This proportion encompasses 11.7% attending primary schools, 8.6% enrolled in secondary education, and 4.1% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Caloundra West means driving: households keep an average of 1.4 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.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.8% of residents in Caloundra West report no long-term health condition. 5.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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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Assessments of mortality metrics and chronic illness incidence by AreaSearch point to health outcomes below general standards in Caloundra West, with standard medical conditions displaying above-average frequency among older and younger demographics alike, while private health insurance membership slightly outpaces the standard SA2 benchmark at roughly 52% of residents (~4,747 people). Prevalent diagnoses recorded across the local population include mental health conditions (9.7%) and arthritis (9.3%), whereas 66.8% of individuals reported no chronic medical diagnoses, relative to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Chronic ailments present at above-average rates across the working-age demographic.
Residents aged 65 and over comprise 20.6% of the population (1,870 people), aligning with nationwide age distributions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Caloundra West is largely Australian-born, at 77.3% of residents, with 7.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.0%) and Australian (26.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural demographics in Caloundra West broadly track wider regional patterns, with 77.3% of the community born in Australia, 86.9% holding citizenship, and 92.3% using solely English in the home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 48.0% of local residents. The most notable statistical variation occurs in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the local population versus 0.1% across Regional Qld. Looking at parental country of birth, the dominant reported ancestries in Caloundra West are English (33.0%), Australian (26.8%), and Scottish (8.2%). Additional demographic variances include New Zealand heritage at 1.2% locally (versus 0.9% across the region), Maori heritage at 1.2% (compared to 0.8% regionally), and German heritage at 4.3% (against 4.7% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Caloundra West is 37. 21.2% 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 makeup of Caloundra West reflects a comparatively youthful population relative to Regional Qld. August 2026 estimates from AreaSearch place 32.9% of the population in the 0 - 24 age bracket compared to 29.6% regionally, while the 45 - 64 age group represents 19.4% against 24.6% across Regional Qld. Consequently, the median age is estimated at 37, matching the 2021 Census result and sitting 4 years below the Regional Qld Census figure of 41. Among older cohorts, residents aged 65+ increased from 17.9% at the Census to an estimated 20.6%.
Looking toward 2041, the 25 - 44 cohort is projected to see the largest absolute expansion, increasing by 1,090 residents (44%) to 3,551, while the 45 - 64 age category will expand at the fastest relative rate, climbing 53% to 2,704 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Caloundra West
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 | Sep 2026 last month all 4 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 Sep 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 — 105 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,270 at the 2021 Census → 9,081 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 (SAL30493). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.