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Capalaba has an estimated 19,151 residents, up from 18,002 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,149 people, or 6.4%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. 163 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 52.0% of that increase. That puts 1,024 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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Evaluating demographic trends, the suburb of Capalaba has an estimated population of approximately 19,151 in May 2026, according to calculations from broader ABS population adjustments and recent addresses verified by AreaSearch following the Census. This indicates a growth of 1,149 people (6.4%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 18,002 people. The adjustment is derived from a baseline of 19,017 residents, projected by AreaSearch using the ABS (June 2025) ERP update, combined with 163 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. This population translates to a density of 1,024 persons per square kilometer, matching typical benchmarks observed in AreaSearch evaluations.
The suburb of Capalaba registered a 6.4% expansion rate since the 2021 census, outpacing the wider SA3 area (5.4%) to lead the region in growth. Demographic expansion in the locality was largely fueled by overseas arrivals, who accounted for roughly 52.0% of total population increases over recent times. For its forecasting model, AreaSearch utilizes projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 zones, published in 2024 using 2022 as its baseline. When such information is missing, or for timeframes beyond 2032, Queensland State Government SA2 area forecasts, compiled in 2023 from 2021 data, are employed. Because these state figures omit age distributions, AreaSearch implements proportional growth shares aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections (issued in 2023 from 2022 records) for every age bracket. Looking at future demographic outlooks for the suburb of Capalaba, calculations indicate a contraction in total residents, with a projected reduction of 96 persons by 2041 using this framework. Conversely, expansion is anticipated within particular age demographics, highlighted by the 75 to 84 cohort, which is expected to expand by 689 people. Refer to the age section for further details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
313 new dwellings have been approved in Capalaba over the past five years, an average of 62 a year. That places the area in the 65th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 64 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 47% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 59, 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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Urban planning data from ABS building approvals indicates that Capalaba averages approximately 62 newly approved residences annually, amounting to roughly 313 dwellings over the preceding 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 55 residential approvals have been documented. The local housing market exhibits a healthy equilibrium between supply and demand, with an average of 1.7 new residents arriving per approved dwelling over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, which promotes steady market conditions. Newly approved residences carry an average expected construction cost of $404,000, which sits slightly higher than regional averages and points to premium building standards.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $22.3 million during this financial year, reflecting a steady pace of business property development. In comparison to Greater Brisbane, residential construction activity per capita in Capalaba is similar, preserving a balanced market in line with the wider metropolitan region. Both areas experience construction rates below the national benchmark, highlighting the mature layout of the suburb and hinting at planning constraints. Recent property development consists of 47.0% standalone houses and 53.0% multi-unit attached dwellings. This emphasis on higher-density options creates budget-friendly opportunities, drawing interest from buyers looking to downsize, property investors, and first-time buyers. This trend represents a substantial shift from the established housing stock, of which 78.0% currently consists of standalone houses, reflecting limited vacant land and adapting to modern lifestyle choices and affordability pressures. Recording approximately 213 people for every building approval, Capalaba shows characteristics of a growing community. Given that demographic projections forecast steady or decreasing resident numbers, property buyers should benefit from decreased pressure on local housing demand.
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 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Capalaba, worth an estimated $240 million. A further 37 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.2 billion. 10 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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 planning changes, infrastructure updates, and major developments have a significant impact on local growth. AreaSearch has highlighted a total of 9 key projects that are expected to influence this locality. Leading developments feature the Capalaba Town Centre Revitalisation Project, Daveson Road Social and Affordable Housing, the Birkdale Community Precinct including Redland Whitewater Centre, and Alexandra Hills Social Housing, with details on the most significant initiatives provided below.
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Capalaba Town Centre Revitalisation Project
A $183 million to $250 million urban renewal initiative transforming 1.55 hectares into the civic and commercial heart of Capalaba. The masterplan features a new Redland City Council library, customer service centre, arts centre, and community hall. The precinct includes a town square, village green with a large entertainment screen, commercial office space, and boutique residential apartments. Stage 1 construction, focusing on the library and civic facilities, commenced in May 2026 to stimulate a day/night economy and improve transport connectivity.
Daveson Road Social and Affordable Housing
Low-rise development delivering 55 one, two and three bedroom social and affordable homes with onsite communal spaces, car parking and sustainability features (targeting 7+ star NatHERS), led by Brisbane Housing Company with Paladin as builder under Queensland Government Quickstarts funding.
Birkdale Community Precinct including Redland Whitewater Centre
A 62-hectare destination transforming Birkdale into a world-class community precinct featuring the Redland Whitewater Centre, an Olympic-standard venue for the Brisbane 2032 Games. The precinct includes 38.8 hectares of conservation area, the heritage-listed Willards Farm, and a WWII Radio Receiving Station, with recent statutory planning and EPBC approvals progressing in 2026. It serves as a swift-water rescue training hub for emergency services and includes public open spaces, adventure playgrounds, and community hubs focused on innovation, entertainment, and recreation.
Alexandra Hills Social Housing
Three-storey social housing building delivering 20 accessible one-bedroom units for young people, with shared landscaped areas and 21 undercroft car spaces. Part of the Homes for Queenslanders plan and jointly funded with the Australian Government's Social Housing Accelerator.
Wellington Street/Panorama Drive Road Upgrade
Stage 1 of the road upgrade program involves a $57.4 million duplication of 2.3km of road from two to four lanes, including intersection upgrades, a shared cycling and pedestrian pathway, and a fauna underpass. Completed in 2024, it improves travel times, reduces congestion, and enhances safety for over 25,000 daily users. Stages 2 and 3 are pending future approvals and funding.
148 Finucane Road Apartments
DA-approved medium-density project for 36 apartments across four to five storeys on a 2,023 sqm site. The site changed hands in Feb 2025 and remains pre-construction pending a new owner's delivery plan and any amended approvals.
Redlands Health and Wellness Precinct
Master-planned health precinct centred on Redland Hospital and Mater Private Hospital Redland in Cleveland. Metro South Health has invested more than $300 million in staged Redland Hospital upgrades, including new inpatient beds, a new ICU, expanded mental health services, a 7-level car park, a completed 37-bed Stage 1 expansion, and further Transit Care Hub works. Redland City Council, Metro South Health, and Mater Health are progressing a precinct master plan to support public and private hospital expansion and related health industry clustering.
Vida Estate
Small residential subdivision in Alexandra Hills by Fiteni delivering 18 home sites (approx. 404m2 to 450m2) with an adjacent cluster of eight freehold terrace homes branded Vida Terraces. The estate is sold out and dwellings are now delivered/occupied by 2025.
10,993 residents of Capalaba are employed, from a labour force of 11,474. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 73.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The workforce profile of Capalaba is highly skilled, featuring strong participation in the construction industry, a jobless rate of 4.2%, and an estimated job market expansion of 4.0% over the previous year. Data compiled for March 2026 shows 10,993 employed residents, alongside an unemployment rate that sits 0.1% below the Greater Brisbane figure of 4.3%. Labor participation remains typical, standing at 73.5% relative to the 70.4% recorded across Greater Brisbane. Census records indicate that 14.8% of local workers operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents consist of health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Workforce concentration is notably high in the construction sector, representing 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services are less common locally, accounting for 5.7% of the workforce compared to 8.9% across Greater Brisbane. A census ratio of 0.6 employed persons per resident highlights a stronger than average density of local job opportunities. According to employment data from SALM and the ABS for the year ending March 2026, local employment numbers expanded by 4.0% and the active workforce grew by 4.1%, holding the jobless rate steady. In comparison, Greater Brisbane experienced a 3.2% rise in employment and a 3.4% expansion in its labor force, with its unemployment rate increasing by 0.1 percentage points. Long-term labor demand can be analyzed using national job projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five-year and ten-year outlooks have been applied to the local industry mix to predict future trends. Although overall nationwide employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, individual sectors show varying trajectories. Mapping these trends onto the local workforce configuration suggests that local jobs could grow by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, representing a basic weighted trend without adjusting for local population shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Capalaba is $1,747 a week (about $91,000 a year), with median personal income at $804 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,547 a year against an average of $64,431. 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 statistics from the ATO for financial year 2023 show that personal earnings in Capalaba fall below national averages, with a median of $55,547 and an average of $64,431. These amounts compare to a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of $61,857 (median) and $71,750 (average) for March 2026. In the 2021 Census, family, household, and individual earnings in the suburb were positioned moderately, sitting between the 49th and 50th percentiles.
The primary income group consists of 36.0% of residents (6,894 residents) receiving $1,500 - 2,999 per week, matching the metropolitan distribution where 33.3% fall within this range. Residential expenses account for 16.0% of earnings, yet disposable income remains at the 50th percentile, and the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Capalaba had 6,716 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 3% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $385 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,785 a month. Rent absorbs 22.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing types in Capalaba at the time of the latest Census stood at 77.7% detached houses and 22.2% alternative structures like townhouses, apartments, or other residences, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings in metropolitan Brisbane. Rates of outright home ownership reached 30.4%, exceeding the Brisbane metro standard, while the remaining occupied properties were either being purchased with a mortgage (43.1%) or occupied by renters (26.4%). Monthly mortgage payments typically sat at a median of $1,785, which is lower than the Brisbane metropolitan median of $1,863, while weekly rents recorded a median of $385 against the metropolitan figure of $380.
When compared to Australian baselines, local home loan repayments are below the national median of $1,863, whereas rental costs run higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Capalaba counted 6,716 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,145 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 24% 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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The domestic landscape is led by family units which account for 73.4% of households, consisting of couples with offspring at 31.6%, couples without offspring at 27.5%, and single parent structures at 13.4%. Independent or shared arrangements constitute the remaining 26.6%, containing single-person households at 23.6% and group living situations at 2.9%. The average household size stands at 2.6 residents, aligning with the Greater Brisbane average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.6% of adults in Capalaba hold a university qualification, including 13.8% with a bachelor degree and 3.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.6% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,678 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,010 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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Local educational attainment metrics indicate that the proportion of residents with tertiary degrees is 18.6%, falling short of the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This highlights room for improvement through focused local learning programs. Undergraduate Bachelor degrees represent 13.8% of qualifications, with postgraduate degrees at 3.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational education and practical skillsets are highly represented, with 42.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding technical certifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.6% and certificate qualifications at 30.6%. Enrollment rates in local academic courses are significant, with 26.9% of the population participating in formal study.
Within this group, 9.5% attend primary schools, 7.5% are in secondary schools, and 3.9% are enrolled in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Capalaba reaches 117 stops on 21 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Assessments of local transport infrastructure indicate that 117 public transit stops, consisting of bus services, operate in Capalaba. These facilities are connected to 21 distinct transit lines, which handle a combined 1,141 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is rated highly, with average resident proximity to the closest stop measured at 229 meters. Because the locality is mostly residential, commuting patterns show that a majority of workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 91%. Household vehicle rates average 1.6 cars per residence, exceeding regional norms.
Additionally, 14.8% of residents worked from their homes at the time of the 2021 Census, a figure potentially affected by COVID-19 conditions. Daily trip frequencies average 163 runs across all active transit lines, which represents roughly 9 weekly services at each individual stop. The map display shows the 100 closest transit stops relative to the central point of the area.
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65.2% of residents in Capalaba report no long-term health condition. 6.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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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Based on AreaSearch's analysis of mortality and long-term illness data, public health challenges are evident in Capalaba, with common medical issues prevalent across both youth and elderly demographics. Private healthcare coverage is slightly above the baseline for typical SA2 regions, representing approximately 53% of all residents (~10,098 people), compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 55.8%. Local health records list mental health concerns and asthma as the most frequent ailments, affecting 9.7% and 8.6% of residents. A total of 65.2% of individuals reported no chronic medical conditions, below the Greater Brisbane figure of 69.2%.
Rates of long-term health issues are elevated among the working-age demographic. Seniors aged 65 and older make up 20.0% of the population (3,830 people), which exceeds the 15.1% metric for Greater Brisbane. Wellness indicators for the elderly reveal some difficulties, with national rankings tracking closely to broad population norms.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Capalaba is largely Australian-born, at 77.2% of residents, with 10.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.2%) and Australian (25.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb exhibits higher than average multicultural characteristics, with 10.4% of residents speaking non-English languages in their households and 22.8% having been born outside Australia. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, claimed by 50.8% of the local population. However, the most distinct variation in religious representation is observed in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of residents, equal to the 0.1% baseline across Greater Brisbane. Looking at parental ancestry backgrounds, the three most common heritages in the area are English at 30.2% of residents, Australian at 25.7%, and Irish at 8.2%.
Furthermore, several specific backgrounds show distinct distributions, including Maori at 1.4% (compared to 1.1% regionally), New Zealand ancestry at 1.0% (compared to 1.0%), and Russian heritage at 0.4% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Capalaba is 39. 23.8% 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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At 39, the median age in Capalaba is slightly above the Greater Brisbane mark of 36 and nearly identical to the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, there is a larger proportion of residents in the 65 - 74 range (10.9%) but fewer in the 25 - 34 bracket (11.9%). Since the 2021 Census, individuals aged 75 to 84 increased from 5.0% to 6.9% of the total population. In contrast, the 25 to 34 age segment decreased from 13.2% to 11.9%, while the 55 to 64 bracket fell from 13.2% to 11.9%.
By 2041, Capalaba is expected to experience significant shifts in its age distribution. Driven by this demographic transition, the 75 to 84 age group will grow by 44% (581 people), expanding from 1,321 to 1,903. This aging trend is prominent, with individuals aged 65 and over accounting for 89% of all expected population gains. Meanwhile, contractions are forecasted for the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Capalaba
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 3 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 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 163 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (18,002 at the 2021 Census → 19,151 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL30524). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.