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Carrara has an estimated 14,314 residents, up from 13,138 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,176 people, or 9.0%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 56.0% of that increase. That puts 1,082 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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Based on a review of ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region alongside newly validated addresses recorded by AreaSearch since the Census, the population of Carrara is estimated to be approximately 14,314 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,176 residents (9.0%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 13,138 individuals. The shift is calculated from the resident population of 14,314, calculated by AreaSearch following analysis of the most recent ABS ERP figures (June 2025) and a further 36 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This population translates to a density of 1,081 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with the typical averages observed across areas studied by AreaSearch. The 9.0% rate of growth in the suburb of Carrara since the 2021 census was higher than the broader SA3 region (6.6%), positioning it as a leading growth area in the vicinity. Gains were mostly driven by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 56.00000000000001% of the total population increase during recent times, though all components including natural increase and interstate migration also registered gains. For each SA2 boundary, AreaSearch utilizes the ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. Where SA2 locations lack this data, and for any years after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 data are utilized instead. Note that these state-level projections omit age distributions; consequently, in instances where they are applied, AreaSearch distributes growth across age brackets using the proportional weightings from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 data). Factoring in these projected demographic changes, the suburb of Carrara is expected to experience population growth slightly below the median for non-metropolitan locations, with projections indicating an addition of 1,349 residents by 2041 across the aggregated SA2 levels, indicating a total growth rate of 9.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
133 new dwellings have been approved in Carrara over the past five years, an average of 26 a year. That is 2.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 31 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 42% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 76, 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of building approvals from the ABS, mapped from regional statistical data, the suburb of Carrara has averaged approximately 26 dwelling approvals per year, summing to an estimated 133 homes over the previous 5 financial years. In the current financial year of FY-26, 70 approvals have been documented so far. With an average of 8.8 new residents per year per finished dwelling over the previous 5 financial years (running from FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping new supply, which commonly exerts upward pressure on home values and intensifies buyer competition, while newly approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $654,000, showing a focus by developers on high-end, premium segments.
Furthermore, commercial development approvals valued at $15.8 million have been registered in the current financial year, demonstrating ongoing commercial investment. In comparison to the Rest of Qld, the level of residential construction per person in the suburb of Carrara is roughly three-quarters, ranking in the 15th percentile of all regions analyzed nationally, which limits choices for purchasers and sustains demand for established properties. This rate of building is also lower than the national average, pointing to a mature market and potential development constraints. Recent approvals consist of 42.0% single-family houses and 58.0% medium to high-density dwellings. This tilt toward higher-density options provides more accessible entry points for buyers, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. The suburb of Carrara has roughly 1094 people per approved dwelling, highlighting a mature residential environment. Future projections indicate the suburb of Carrara will add 1,349 residents by 2041 (using the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch). Should current rates of construction persist, the supply of housing may fall short of demographic growth, which could heighten buyer competition and support robust capital growth.
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 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Carrara, worth an estimated $3.88 billion. A further 81 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $42.3 billion. 34 are already under construction and 39 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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Changes in local infrastructure, major construction projects, and zoning plans can significantly affect local market dynamics. AreaSearch has identified a total of 21 projects expected to influence the area. Prominent works include Coomera Connector Stage 1 South, Nielsens Road Apartment Development, Serenity Estate - Gilston, and Carrara Stadium - 2032 Olympics Venue, with the key projects of interest listed below.
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Coomera Connector Stage 1 South
Stage 1 South is the 4 km southern package of the Coomera Connector (M9), delivering a four-lane motorway from Smith Street Motorway to Nerang-Broadbeach Road. Works include a grade-separated interchange at Southport-Nerang Road, a new intersection at Nerang-Broadbeach Road, an approximately 300 m bridge over the Nerang River, and shared walking and cycling infrastructure. Main construction commenced in June 2025 and remains underway.
Kokomo Gold Coast
Luxury riverfront residential development comprising 66 apartments across two six-level buildings with 75 metres of Nerang River frontage. Features include an infinity pool, resident jetty, landscaped recreation areas and premium finishes. Construction is in its final stages with apartments now being marketed as ready for occupation during 2026.
Cumulus Grand Villas
Cumulus Grand Villas is a private gated community comprising 59 luxury three- and four-bedroom townhomes set on an elevated ridgeline overlooking 250 hectares of natural savanna. The development features an infinity pool terrace, a 2-acre private nature reserve, and environmental walking trails.
Cypress Central
Cypress Central is an approved 25 hectare masterplanned mixed-use urban village fronting the Gooding Drive and Nerang-Broadbeach Road roundabout in Carrara, on the boundary with Clear Island Waters and Merrimac and adjoining Palm Meadows Golf Course. The site, long known locally as cow corner due to a herd of Charolais cattle that have grazed there for many years, has preliminary approval from City of Gold Coast for an 11-tower village comprising about 1,550 dwellings together with around 10,000 square metres of office, retail and clubhouse space, for a total gross floor area of approximately 172,658 square metres.Towers range from four to 19 storeys, with a five hectare elevated podium designed as a refuge in extreme flood events. The site is owned by Cypress Gardens Development Corporation, a subsidiary of JLF Corporation. In early 2025 it was listed for sale via Moelis Australia and Savills, with the vendor seeking either a development partner or an outright buyer to take the project to construction.
Serenity Estate - Gilston
Serenity Estate - Gilston is a 31 lot residential subdivision in the family friendly suburb of Gilston on the western Gold Coast. The project delivers flat, usable lots ranging from about 426 m2 to 1,282 m2, with civil works and roads completed and land now being sold for detached homes close to schools, shops and parks.
Emerald Lakes Masterplan
A billion-dollar masterplanned community completed in 2018 featuring 1,750 residential dwellings, 25,000sqm of mixed-use commercial space, a 37-hectare lake, an 18-hole Graham Marsh designed championship golf course, shops, restaurants, medical facilities, and over 4.5km of walking paths. The development creates a European-style village environment with easy access to schools, transport, and beaches.
Nielsens Road Apartment Development
A 10.86-hectare development site at Carrara on the Gold Coast with development approval for 270 apartments, extended by Gold Coast City Council until 2027. The site sold in September 2023 and is well positioned opposite a Woolworths supermarket, near Nerang Train Station, Metricon Stadium, multiple golf clubs, and within 5-6 km of Pacific Fair and Broadbeach.
44 Gilston Road Nerang Mixed-Use Development Site
An 11.63 ha centre-zoned masterplanned mixed-use development site at the heart of the Gold Coast, holding Preliminary Approval for retail, large format showroom, service station, health and medical, office, retirement living, aged care and residential uses with building heights of up to six storeys. The site features over 180 metres of Nerang River frontage, direct access to the M1 Pacific Motorway and is 1.7 km from Nerang Train Station. The site was sold on 5 February 2026 via the Expressions of Interest campaign conducted by Ray White Special Projects QLD and Colliers.
7,911 residents of Carrara are employed, from a labour force of 8,153. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 67.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,851, about 90% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Carrara features a highly skilled labor force employed across multiple industries, showing an unemployment rate of only 3.0% and an estimated annual job growth rate of 3.5%, according to statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, there were 7,911 working residents, with the unemployment rate sitting 0.9% lower than the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%, and participation in the labor force is typical at 67.0% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates a moderate 15.0% of the workforce worked from home, though this may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The local workforce shows a strong specialization in arts & recreation, employing a share of the population 2.0 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is minimally represented at 0.4% compared to 4.5% across the wider region. Local employment opportunities within the suburb of Carrara appear limited, as shown by the comparison of local jobs filled to resident workers at the Census. Based on AreaSearch's compilation of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader region, the latest 12-month period saw employment rise by 3.5% alongside a 3.3% expansion in the labor force, causing the local unemployment rate to contract by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Qld saw employment grow by 0.1%, the labor force expand by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate rise by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context for future employment demand within the suburb of Carrara. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate employment trajectories. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these national industry trends to the local workforce mix suggests employment for the suburb of Carrara could grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (note that this represents a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Carrara is $1,562 a week (about $81,000 a year), with median personal income at $771 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,303 a year against an average of $61,171. 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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Taxpayer income levels in the suburb of Carrara are below the national average according to ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year. The median income for taxpayers is $50,303 and the average income is $61,171, compared to $53,146 and $66,593 respectively for Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be approximately $56,017 for median income and $68,120 for average income as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes all rank moderately, placing in the 39th to 43rd percentiles.
The data shows that 32.5% of residents (4,652 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the regional trend where 31.7% of the population falls into this bracket. Household budgets face significant pressure, with only 80.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking in the 36th percentile, and the SEIFA income index places the area in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Carrara had 5,176 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 52% detached houses and 9% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,900 a month. Rent absorbs 28.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Carrara consisted of 52.1% separate houses and 47.9% other dwelling types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative housing), compared to Regional Qld's mix of 76.4% separate houses and 23.6% other dwellings. The rate of outright home ownership was 32.3%, matching the regional benchmark, with the remaining residences occupied by households with a mortgage (39.6%) or renting (28.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,900 was significantly higher than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $450 compared to Regional Qld's average of $345.
On a national level, mortgage repayments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are substantially higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Carrara counted 5,176 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,639 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 71.0%, consisting of 28.0% couples with children, 29.4% couples without children, and 12.5% single-parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 29.0%, with single-person households at 24.7% and group housing making up 4.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 residents is slightly smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.2% of adults in Carrara hold a university qualification, including 16.2% with a bachelor degree and 4.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 26.6% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,748 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,107 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 attainment in the suburb of Carrara is lower than regional averages, with 23.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 30.4% nationwide. This indicates opportunities for further educational and skills development. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 16.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational and technical training is common, with 40.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (13.4%) and certificates (26.6%). Enrolment rates are high, with 26.8% of the population currently undertaking formal studies.
This cohort includes 8.9% in primary schooling, 7.7% in secondary schooling, and 4.5% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Carrara reaches 29 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 1,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 360 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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Public transport analysis shows 29 active transit stops operating within the suburb of Carrara, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 7 distinct routes, which support 1,033 passenger trips per week. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 359 meters from their nearest transit stop. Being a largely residential suburb, the majority of working residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles being the primary mode of transport for 94% of commuters. Average vehicle ownership is 1.4 cars per household. A total of 15.0% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions).
Service frequency averages 147 runs per day across all transport routes, which represents approximately 35 weekly trips for each individual stop.
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68.9% of residents in Carrara report no long-term health condition. 4.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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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The suburb of Carrara displays favorable health outcomes according to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic disease rates, with both younger and older cohorts showing low rates of common health conditions, while private health insurance coverage is relatively low at roughly 51% of the population (~7,363 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues, affecting 8.5% and 7.4% of residents, respectively, while 68.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Health profiles for working-age residents are typical. Those aged 65 and older make up 21.5% of the population (3,077 people), which exceeds the Regional Qld average of 20.4%.
Health outcomes among these seniors are above average, with national rankings aligning closely with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.5% of Carrara residents were born overseas and 13.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.3%) and Australian (22.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in the suburb of Carrara is higher than in most local markets, with 13.1% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 29.5% born overseas. Christianity is the major religion, adhered to by 51.7% of the population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of residents compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental ancestry, the three largest groups are English (30.3%), Australian (22.9%), and Other (8.5%). There are also notable differences in other ancestral groups: New Zealand ancestry is overrepresented at 1.4% of the population (compared to 0.9% regionally), Maori ancestry is at 1.1% (compared to 0.8%), and South Australian ancestry is at 0.8% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Carrara is 42. 26.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 42 in the suburb of Carrara is close to the Regional Qld average of 41 and well above the national median of 38. Compared to the region, there is an overrepresentation of residents aged 25 - 34 (13.8% locally), while children aged 5 - 14 are underrepresented (9.9%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket grew from 10.3% to 12.7% of the population, and the 25 to 34 age bracket rose from 12.6% to 13.8%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort declined from 12.9% to 11.2%, and the 5 to 14 group fell from 11.6% to 9.9%.
Projections for 2041 suggest major demographic changes, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to increase by 524 people (27%) from 1,975 to 2,500, while the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 cohorts are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Carrara
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 9 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 Jul 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 — 36 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,138 at the 2021 Census → 14,314 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 (SAL30550). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.