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Carseldine has an estimated 10,717 residents, up from 10,093 at the 2021 Census — a change of 624 people, or 6.2%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 317 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 52.0% of that increase. That puts 2,223 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Carseldine has an estimated population of around 10,717, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS updates and newly confirmed addresses since the Census. This represents an addition of 624 people (6.2%) compared to the 10,093 people counted in the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from an Estimated Resident Population figure of 10,715 identified in the ABS release from June 2025, alongside 317 validated new addresses established post-Census. With a density of 2,223 persons per square kilometer, the suburb sits above the nationwide benchmark recorded by AreaSearch.
Inbound overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating approximately 52.0% of recent population additions. Population modelling for the suburb of Carseldine incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections that use 2022 as their starting baseline. For timeframes beyond 2032 or areas without coverage, 2023 Queensland State Government SA2 figures based on 2021 numbers are utilised instead. Because state-level datasets lack detailed age breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates age cohort distributions using proportional weights from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (utilising 2022 data). Long-term demographic trends point to growth in the lower national quartile, with total numbers projected to expand by 375 persons up to 2041 across aggregated SA2 boundaries, delivering an overall gain of 3.5% across the 16 years.
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296 new dwellings have been approved in Carseldine over the past five years, an average of 59 a year. That places the area in the 75th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 103 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 43% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 221, 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 ABS building permit statistics by AreaSearch shows that the suburb of Carseldine records development consent for roughly 59 dwellings each year, totaling an estimated 296 homes across the prior 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 221 approvals lodged to date in FY-25. An average of merely 0.9 people per annum relocated locally for each home completed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), suggesting new residential development comfortably satisfies or exceeds incoming demand, preserving buyer selection and generating room for population increases beyond current projections.
New construction features an average cost of $587,000—slightly above broader regional figures—signalling an emphasis on quality builds. Meanwhile, commercial construction activity remains modest, with $7.6 million in commercial approvals registered during this financial year. Compared with Greater Brisbane, building activity in the suburb of Carseldine is moderately elevated, sitting 40.0% above regional average per person across the 5 year period, which supports steady underlying demand while offering buyers sufficient choice. Recent residential development is divided between 43.0% detached houses and 57.0% townhouses or apartments. This pivot towards higher-density formats provides more accessible price points for first-time purchasers, downsizers, and investors. It also represents a noticeable transition from the broader existing dwelling profile (currently 71.0% houses), reflecting modern lifestyle shifts, affordability requirements, and tighter land supply. With roughly 78 people per approval, the suburb maintains a low-density character. According to the most recent quarterly calculation from AreaSearch, the suburb of Carseldine is projected to gain 373 residents by 2041. Ongoing construction trends suggest that residential development will readily keep pace with demand, sustaining favourable buyer conditions and potentially enabling growth past baseline expectations.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Carseldine, worth an estimated $1.35 billion. A further 59 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $20.6 billion. 19 are already under construction and 31 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and retail. 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, planning frameworks, and significant public projects play a defining role in shaping suburban development. AreaSearch has highlighted a total of 27 projects possessing the capacity to influence the suburb of Carseldine. Prominent among these undertakings are Carseldine Village - 5-Star Green Star Community, Carseldine Village, Carseldine Village Heart, and Beams Road Level Crossing Removal & Overpass, with major initiatives detailed in the subsequent schedule.
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Carseldine Village - 5-Star Green Star Community
A pioneering 15-hectare sustainable precinct on the former QUT campus featuring 100% net-zero energy emission homes. The project integrates the Village Heart retail hub, Rockpool's 150-bed aged care facility, a 98-place C&K childcare centre, and 'The Green' $6.5M recreation area. Recent milestones include the structural progress of 152 social and affordable housing units in partnership with SGCH and Bric Housing, and the nearing completion of the Village Heart Stage 1 retail precinct.
Carseldine Village Heart - Mixed Use Development
The Village Heart is the commercial and social core of the 5-star Green Star Carseldine Village. The $45 million precinct features a 4,600sqm retail and commercial hub anchored by an IGA Supermarket, alongside Bottlemart, Aquatic Achievers swim school, Jetts Fitness, and medical facilities. The project also includes Plaza Place, a 70-apartment residential building with ground-floor commercial spaces and a rooftop amenity, and a separate 152-unit social and affordable housing complex.
Carseldine Village
Carseldine Village is an EDQ-led 5-Star Green Star sustainable masterplanned community on Brisbane's northside. The precinct includes sold-out net zero energy terrace homes, retained bushland and open space, The Green sport and recreation precinct, aged care, childcare, and a Village Heart retail, commercial, dining and lifestyle hub. Stage V civil works are complete, the first Village Heart stage is under construction, and SGCH started construction in June 2025 on 152 social and affordable apartments at 49 Plaza Place, to be operated by Bric Housing.
Beams Road Level Crossing Removal & Overpass
A $235 million project replacing the rail level crossing on Beams Road at Carseldine with a four-lane road overpass to separate road and rail traffic. Spanning from Balcara Avenue, Carseldine to Carselgrove Avenue, Fitzgibbon, the project delivers a new overpass bridge, removal of existing boom gates, upgraded pedestrian and cycling paths, and improvements to the Carseldine Station park 'n' ride including a new Balcara Avenue access road. Park 'n' ride upgrades were completed in November 2023.Overpass construction commenced in early 2024 and is expected to be completed in late 2026. The project is jointly funded by the Australian Government ($56.24M), Queensland Government ($138.76M) and Brisbane City Council ($40M), and is estimated to support approximately 185 direct jobs.
Beams Road Upgrade (Lacey Road to Handford Road)
A two-stage Brisbane City Council upgrade widening Beams Road to a consistent median-separated four-lane carriageway between Lacey Road and Handford Road, serving a corridor carrying more than 20,000 vehicles daily across Carseldine, Fitzgibbon, Taigum and Zillmere. Stage 1A (Lacey Road to Balcara Avenue) was completed in January 2025 and delivered new traffic signals and signalised pedestrian crossings replacing the Dorville Road roundabout, widened pavement between Cowie Road and Balcara Avenue, a new shared path, and Energex and Telstra service upgrades.Stage 1B (Carselgrove Avenue to Handford Road) started construction in June 2025 with Georgiou Group as contractor and passed the halfway point in May 2026. Recent works have focused on major underground drainage and service relocations, and widening of the Cabbage Tree Creek crossing is now complete, with precast culverts installed using a 500-tonne capacity crane to carry the additional lanes. Remaining scope includes a new shared pedestrian and cycle underpass at Cabbage Tree Creek linking to the Cabbage Tree Creek Bikeway, fauna crossing installation, upgraded shared path sections and two upgraded bus stops. Works are on track for completion in late 2026 and integrate with the separate Queensland Government rail level crossing overpass being delivered between Balcara Avenue and Carselgrove Avenue. Total estimated project cost is 84.5 million dollars, jointly funded by the Australian Government (50 million dollars) and Council under the Better Roads for Brisbane program.
Carseldine Village - Social and Affordable Housing Apartments
A 7-storey residential development delivering 152 social and affordable homes (62 social, 90 meaffordable) within the Carseldine Village masterplan. Designed by DKO Architecture, it targets a 5-Star Green Star rating and features communal open spaces, ground-floor gardens, and podium-level shared amenities. Construction by Buildcorp commenced in June 2025, with final completion expected in 2027.
Carseldine Sports Club & Function Centre
Combined 19,352sqm site development for a sporting club and function centre with 2000sqm clubhouse facility and 149-space car park. Includes demolishing existing structures for new clubhouse while maintaining 1970s squash courts and adding gym, function centre, and indoor sports centre. Designed by Peninsula Architects with substantial vegetation buffers along Cabbage Tree Creek.
Park Lane Carseldine
Park Lane Carseldine is a masterplanned residential community by Turrisi Properties featuring an exclusive release of 67 elevated homesites ranging from 400 square meters to 484 square meters. Located in a premium hilltop position, this development offers level and retained lots where buyers can choose their own builder. The estate is conveniently positioned just 20 minutes from Brisbane CBD and International Airport, with easy access to Carseldine Centre Shopping Mall, Carseldine Rail Station, and the lifestyle opportunities of neighbouring Aspley and Chermside.The development features landscaped streetscapes and quality presentation standards, setting a new benchmark for residential communities in Brisbane's northern suburbs.
5,987 residents of Carseldine are employed, from a labour force of 6,196. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 69.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,824, about 82% 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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Statistical area aggregations from AreaSearch highlight an educated local workforce in the suburb of Carseldine, supported by a healthy presence in essential industries, an unemployment rate of just 3.4%, and an estimated 6.8% rise in employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents count 5,987 people, while local joblessness tracks 1.0% below the 4.3% reported for Greater Brisbane, and labour force participation closely mirrors the wider regional level of 70.1%. Census records indicate that 20.9% of local workers performed their duties from home, though this figure reflects the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.
Health care & social assistance, professional & technical roles, and retail trade constitute the largest employer segments for local workers. In contrast, manufacturing captures a smaller share at 4.3%, compared to the regional proportion of 6.4%. A comparison of resident workers against the local daytime workforce indicates that the suburb functions largely as a residential community with relatively constrained employment opportunities inside its own boundaries. Aggregated ABS and SALM figures reviewed by AreaSearch indicate that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 6.8% while the labour force grew by 7.1%, leading to a 0.3 percentage points rise in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2% alongside a 3.4% labour force expansion, with unemployment lifting 0.1 percentage points. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide broader perspective on future workforce needs for the suburb of Carseldine. These five- and ten-year industry models have been matched against the local employment profile. Nationally, employment is projected to climb by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories vary by industry. Applying these sector weightings to the local employment distribution suggests job growth of 7.0% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, representing an illustrative baseline that does not factor in localized population movements.
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Median household income in Carseldine is $2,048 a week (about $106,000 a year), with median personal income at $856 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,654 a year against an average of $66,604. 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 AreaSearch's compilation of ATO postcode figures for financial year 2023, the suburb of Carseldine recorded a median taxpayer income of $55,654 and an average of $66,604. These figures sit slightly below national benchmarks, as well as the Greater Brisbane median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Adjusting for Wage Price Index expansion of 11.36% since financial year 2023 brings current modelled estimates to roughly $61,976 (median) and $74,170 (average) as of March 2026. Across household, family, and personal metrics in the Census, local earnings sit around the 64th percentile nationwide.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band contains the largest group at 33.9% of residents (3,633 people), aligning closely with the 33.3% share across the region. Residential costs take up 14.1% of income, while disposable income places the area in the 72nd percentile, corresponding to a SEIFA income score in the 7th decile.
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Carseldine had 3,632 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 71% detached houses and 1% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $435 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 21.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that the housing stock in the suburb of Carseldine is composed of 71.4% houses and 28.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), relative to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings throughout Brisbane metro. Outright ownership stands notably above the wider metropolitan benchmark at 35.6%, while remaining households are either paying a mortgage (35.7%) or renting (28.7%). Monthly mortgage payments average a median of $2,000, exceeding the Brisbane metro figure of $1,863, whereas median weekly rent sits at $435 compared to the metropolitan level of $380. Compared to Australia-wide figures, mortgage costs track higher than the national $1,863 benchmark, and rental payments substantially outpace the $375 national median.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Carseldine counted 3,632 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,857 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements in the suburb of Carseldine, accounting for 75.6% of all households. This group includes 35.8% couples with children, 28.2% couples without children, and 10.4% single parent families. Non-family dwellings make up the other 24.4%, with single-person residences representing 21.4% and group households comprising 3.0% of the overall total. The median household occupancy of 2.6 people aligns identically with Greater Brisbane.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
34.3% of adults in Carseldine hold a university qualification, including 23.1% with a bachelor degree and 7.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 18.1% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Higher learning outcomes in the suburb of Carseldine exceed broader standards, as 34.3% of residents aged 15+ hold a university qualification, outpacing the QLD benchmark of 25.7% and the national mark of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees account for the largest proportion at 23.1%, alongside postgraduate qualifications at 7.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.4%. Vocational and technical qualifications are likewise well established, with 29.8% of residents aged 15+ possessing trade credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (18.1%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the suburb of Carseldine, with 27.7% of residents attending an educational institution.
This cohort includes 8.8% in primary schooling, 7.5% attending secondary schools, and 5.7% pursuing tertiary education.
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Getting around Carseldine 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.
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68.9% of residents in Carseldine report no long-term health condition. 8.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.6% 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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Health indicators for the suburb of Carseldine show favourable general patterns, with AreaSearch mortality and illness analytics tracking closely with broader Australian benchmarks. Common health conditions remain fairly infrequent among working-age residents but show higher incidence among older, vulnerable cohorts, while private hospital cover reaches approximately 54% of the total population (~5,743 people), narrowly eclipsing standard SA2 figures though trailing Greater Brisbane at 55.8%. Within the suburb of Carseldine, arthritis and mental health issues represent the most prevalent diagnoses, affecting 8.3 and 7.3% of residents, respectively, while 68.9% report being entirely free of chronic medical conditions, closely matching the 69.2% benchmark in Greater Brisbane.
The working-age community displays solid health outcomes with minimal chronic illness. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 19.8% of residents (2,121 people), surpassing the 15.0% proportion seen across Greater Brisbane, with health metrics among older demographics facing specific challenges despite comparing favourably to the general population on a national scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
33.8% of Carseldine residents were born overseas and 25.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.1%) and Australian (20.0%). 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 Carseldine exceeds that of most comparable communities, with 25.3% of the local population speaking a non-English language in the home and 33.8% born overseas. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 55.5% of people in Carseldine. In addition, Hinduism displays a pronounced local presence, encompassing 6.1% of the community compared to 2.2% across Greater Brisbane. Examining parental country of birth, the primary ancestries reported across the suburb of Carseldine are English (24.1% of the population), Australian (20.0% of the population), and Other (11.5% of the population).
Specific background variations include a higher concentration of Indian heritage at 6.3% of Carseldine (vs 2.0% regionally), while Samoan ancestry sits at 0.9% (vs 0.9%) and New Zealand heritage represents 1.0% (vs 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Carseldine is 41. 24.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of the suburb of Carseldine leans noticeably towards mature age brackets. Under updates through to August 2026, older residents in retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) constitute 19.8% of the community, versus 15.0% across Greater Brisbane, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 27.5%, compared to 30.6% in the wider capital region. The estimated median age stands at 41 as at August 2026, matching the level from the 2021 Census and remaining 5 years older than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 from that period.
Since the Census, the share of retiree and elderly cohorts has shifted from 22.7% of residents to an estimated 19.8%. Looking ahead to 2041, senior brackets are set to drive the bulk of demographic expansion by adding 540 residents (25%) to total 2,662, whereas young to middle aged adults, alongside children and young adults, are anticipated to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Carseldine
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 12 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 317 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,093 at the 2021 Census → 10,717 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 (SAL30553). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.