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Chelmer has an estimated 3,276 residents, down from 3,325 at the 2021 Census — a change of 49 people, or 1.5%. The population has thinned by an average 0.7% a year over five years, slower than 96% of areas nationally. That puts 2,275 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to investigations of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region, combined with updated addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Chelmer has an estimated residency of approximately 3,276 individuals as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 49 people (1.5%) from the 2021 Census, when the population was recorded at 3,325 individuals. This shift is calculated from the resident population of 3,276, which was determined by AreaSearch through analyzing the latest ABS ERP figures from June 2025 alongside an additional 4 validated new addresses post-Census.
With this population level, the density ratio stands at 2,275 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio observed across nationwide locations tracked by AreaSearch. Net growth in the suburb of Chelmer was largely powered by arrivals from overseas, which represented roughly 94.0% of the overall population increases in recent times. For SA2 regions, AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. In cases where SA2 sectors lack these figures, or for periods beyond 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and utilizing 2021 data are substituted. Since these state-level forecasts do not segment by age bracket, AreaSearch distributes growth across age cohorts using weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 numbers. Looking at future demographic shifts in the suburb of Chelmer, population gains are anticipated to track slightly under the median for Australian statistical areas, with a projected growth of 279 residents up to 2041 under aggregated SA2 models, representing an overall expansion of 8.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
22 new dwellings have been approved in Chelmer over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 1.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1, well below 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 building approval figures from the ABS compiled by AreaSearch for specific statistical regions, Chelmer has averaged approximately 4 new home approvals annually, which sums to an estimated 22 residential properties over the course of the last 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, 1 approvals have been registered. Because the population contracted during the preceding timeframe, residential supply has successfully met demand, maintaining a balanced property market that provides buyers with ample opportunities. In comparison to Greater Brisbane, building activity in Chelmer is exceptionally low, tracking at 72.0% below regional average per person.
This restricted volume of new builds generally underpins demand and pricing for existing housing stock, even though building tasks have quickened of late. This rate of construction also tracks below national benchmarks, reflecting the established character of the area and indicating potential planning constraints. Furthermore, all recent building activity has focused on detached homes, preserving the suburban character of the neighborhood with a high volume of single-family residences that appeal to those looking for extra space. A ratio of roughly 367 people per dwelling approval indicates a mature real estate market. Long-term forecasts indicate Chelmer will grow by 279 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly assessments from AreaSearch. Should current construction rates persist, the supply of new housing may fail to match population expansion, which could heighten buyer competition and help drive stronger property price appreciation.
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 77 current infrastructure and development projects close to Chelmer, worth an estimated $91.6 billion. 23 are already under construction and 27 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Few elements impact local real estate dynamics as much as modifications to regional infrastructure, major works, and municipal planning strategies. In total, AreaSearch has identified 5 pipeline projects that are expected to influence this locality. Prominent works include the Centenary Motorway Bypass, the Queensland Tennis Centre Upgrade, the Centa Property Group Lambert Road Development, and The Audrey, with detailed listings below outlining the projects of greatest significance.
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The Priory - Indooroopilly
Luxury boutique development of 13 bespoke apartments featuring river views, double glazing, real timber herringbone flooring, and premium finishes. Amenities include heated magnesium pool and spa, steam room, residents' gym, and outdoor entertaining spaces. Developed by Pitman Properties with 40+ years experience.
Centa Property Group Lambert Road Development
A 12-level building with 95 apartments featuring two and three-bedroom units designed by Rothelowman. Includes ground floor retail precinct with four tenancies, rooftop pool and amenities, and modern terracotta facade design. Located directly across from Indooroopilly train station and Witton Barracks Park, designed to enhance the pedestrian connection to Indooroopilly Train Station.
TriCare Taringa Aged Care and Retirement Living Development
TriCare's proposed redevelopment of the former Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology site at 52 Seven Oaks Street, Taringa into a residential care and retirement facility. Brisbane City Council records show the primary Material Change of Use application for a Residential Care Facility and Retirement Facility is approved, while later compliance assessment applications for filling and excavation, road works and stormwater drainage remain in progress. The earlier proposal has been described as a three-tower retirement and residential aged care development on the Seven Oaks Street site.
Natura Residences by Opalyn Property Group
A boutique collection of 35 two and three-bedroom apartments over five levels, featuring a neutral palette inspired by nature, high-quality finishes and fixtures from renowned brands, rooftop terrace with manicured gardens, two undercover secure car parks per residence, and basement storage. Designed for modern urban living with natural comfort, located near Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, transport, schools, and the University of Queensland.
153 Coonan Street Tower Upgrade
A 15-storey residential tower development featuring 40 apartments with an Art Deco-inspired design reflecting the nearby Walter Taylor Bridge heritage. The upscaled plans include 20 three-bedroom family apartments, increased from the original 10, and upgraded communal rooftop facilities from 95sqm to 380sqm including pool, landscaping, and gym. Designed by Ellivo Architects with a layered green podium facade and retail tenancy at ground level.
Ethereal Residences by North
A boutique collection of 46 apartments designed by Rothelowman, Carr, and FORM Landscape Architects. Features Queensland House vernacular with elevated views, terraced design, and premium architecture celebrating the elevated hillside position. Curved elements create an organic and ethereal aesthetic with panoramic city views, Mount Barney and Border Ranges views. Includes rooftop retreat with swimming pool and dining amenities. Construction commenced May 2024 with demolition, over 60% sold.
Keating Park Residential
Two subtropical designed towers (20 and 9 storeys) comprising 124 apartments (39 one-bedroom, 74 two-bedroom, 11 three-bedroom) fronting Keating Park. Features hidden carpark ramp linking to Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, rooftop pool and BBQ deck area on level 10, ground floor retail tenancy, and environmentally sustainable design features. Designed by Hames Sharley for developer Eureka Funds Management.
Long Pocket Indooroopilly
A luxury multi-level townhouse development at 75 Jacaranda Place, Indooroopilly, featuring 12 high-end residences with modern architecture, premium finishes, and proximity to local amenities in a quiet residential area.
1,751 residents of Chelmer are employed, from a labour force of 1,790. Unemployment sits at 2.2%, with participation at 66.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,776, about 85% 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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Chelmer features a workforce with high levels of education, particularly in professional service industries, alongside an unemployment rate of only 2.2%, according to AreaSearch figures compiled from statistical districts. In March 2026, there were 1,751 employed residents, and the local unemployment rate was 2.1% lower than the 4.3% rate recorded across Greater Brisbane, while participation in the labor force was slightly lower than typical levels, standing at 66.6% compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane. Census records indicate a substantial 38.1% of working residents performed their jobs from home, although this figure may be influenced by pandemic lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local citizens are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area exhibits a distinct concentration in professional & technical fields, where the employment share is 1.9 times the regional average. Conversely, construction workers are underrepresented, accounting for just 5.7% of the local workforce compared to 9.0% across Greater Brisbane. The heavily residential nature of the neighborhood appears to restrict local job opportunities, as shown by comparing the count of census workers to the resident population. Based on AreaSearch calculations of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional sectors, the local workforce shrank by 2.0% during the year leading to March 2026, while total employment fell by 2.6%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.2% and the labor force expand by 3.4%, accompanied by a 0.1 percentage point increase. Future demand trends in Chelmer can be analyzed using the national employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While total employment nationwide is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of expansion vary widely across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local job distribution suggests employment for residents should rise by 7.4% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, noting that this is a direct weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and excludes local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Chelmer is $3,402 a week (about $177,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,282 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,146 a year against an average of $97,345. The average runs 52% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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The suburb of Chelmer shows a median taxpayer income of $64,146 and an average of $97,345 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is exceptionally high nationally, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $71,433 (median) and $108,403 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Chelmer, between the 94th and 99th percentiles nationally.
The earnings profile shows the largest segment comprises 42.7% earning $4000+ weekly (1,398 residents), unlike trends the surrounding region where 33.3% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Chelmer demonstrates considerable affluence with 59.3% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 88.6% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Chelmer had 1,038 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 5% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $490 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 90% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 14.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census data, residential housing structures in Chelmer consisted of 94.6% stand-alone houses and 5.4% other housing types like duplexes, apartments, or alternative dwellings, compared to the Brisbane metropolitan split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Furthermore, the rate of home ownership in Chelmer stood significantly higher than the metropolitan average at 39.5%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with mortgages (44.9%) or tenants (15.6%). The median monthly cost for mortgage holders in the area was $3,000, which is considerably higher than the Brisbane metropolitan average of $1,863, while the median weekly rental cost was $490, compared to $380 across the Brisbane metro area.
On a national level, Chelmer's mortgage payments are much higher than the Australian median of $1,863, while rents exceed the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Chelmer counted 1,038 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 48% are couples with children, more than in 93% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 15% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of households at 82.0%, which is made up of 48.4% couples raising children, 25.0% couples without children at home, and 7.8% single parents. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 18.0% of households, with single-person residences at 15.2% and share-houses representing 2.4%. The typical household size of 3.0 individuals is larger than the 2.6 average observed across Greater Brisbane.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
56.1% of adults in Chelmer hold a university qualification, including 34.9% with a bachelor degree and 15.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 8.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 367 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 950 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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Academic credentials in Chelmer are significantly higher than broader regional averages, as 56.1% of residents aged 15+ have earned tertiary degrees, compared to 25.7% throughout QLD and 30.4% across Australia. This elevated education profile positions the population well for professional and knowledge-based career opportunities. Bachelor-level degrees represent the largest share at 34.9%, with postgraduate degrees at 15.8% and graduate diplomas at 5.4%. Technical and vocational training accounts for 17.4% of qualifications for individuals aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.9%) and certificate-level courses (8.5%). School enrollment rates are remarkably strong, with 36.7% of the population presently engaged in formal learning programs.
This student cohort includes 12.9% in primary schooling, 11.4% in high schools, and 8.3% enrolled in higher education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Chelmer reaches 10 stops on 90 routes, timetabled for about 2,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 340 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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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An analysis of public transit options shows 10 transit stops operating in Chelmer, offering a combination of rail and bus services. These stops support 90 separate routes, which combine to deliver 2,763 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is classified as good, with residents living an average of 338 meters from their nearest stop. Because this is a predominantly residential suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary transit method at 77%, followed by 15% using trains and 3% traveling by bicycle. Households own an average of 1.7 motor vehicles, which is higher than the regional average.
A substantial 38.1% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements. Service frequency averages 394 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 276 weekly trips per individual stop.
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73.3% of residents in Chelmer report no long-term health condition. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 65.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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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An evaluation of health indicators demonstrates positive outcomes for Chelmer residents, based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and the occurrence of long-term illnesses. The occurrence of standard medical conditions remains low across the broader population, though it rises above national averages in older, higher-risk groups, and the proportion of residents with private health insurance is remarkably high, covering approximately 66% of the population (2,154 people). In comparison, private coverage stands at 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and 55.7% nationally. The most frequent health diagnoses in the area were psychological conditions and asthma, affecting 7.0% and 6.8% of citizens, respectively, while 73.3% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 18.3% of the local population (599 people), which exceeds the 15.1% share recorded in Greater Brisbane, though this age share is lower when compared against national demographics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.7% of Chelmer residents were born overseas and 13.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.7%) and Australian (22.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Chelmer exhibits higher cultural diversity than average, with 13.3% of residents communicating in a language other than English in their homes, and 25.7% of the population having been born overseas. The predominant religious affiliation in the area is Christianity, chosen by 53.5% of residents, compared to 47.8% recorded across Greater Brisbane. Regarding family heritage based on parents' country of birth, the three most prominent ancestry groups are English at 27.7% of the population, Australian at 22.5%, and Irish at 11.6%. There are also clear differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: Scottish heritage is particularly prominent at 10.3% of the local population (compared to 7.4% across the region), Welsh heritage is at 0.9% (compared to 0.5% regionally), and New Zealand heritage stands at 1.3% (compared to 1.0% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Chelmer is 41. 23.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 41, Chelmer's population is noticeably older than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 and slightly older than the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Brisbane region, the 15 - 24 age bracket is significantly larger (representing 18.0% of the local population), whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller (5.2%). This local concentration of young adults aged 15 - 24 sits well above the national level of 12.7%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has expanded from 14.7% to 18.0% of the population, and the 75 to 84 bracket has increased from 4.7% to 6.4%.
By contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 17.1% to 15.3%, and the 0 to 4 group shrank from 4.9% to 3.5%. Demographic forecasts suggest Chelmer's age structure will shift considerably by 2041. The cohort aged 85 and over is set to expand rapidly, growing by 125 individuals (106%) from 117 to 243. Furthermore, the combined groups aged 65 and over will account for 65% of the total population growth, pointing to a graying local demographic. Conversely, the cohorts aged 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 are projected to shrink in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Chelmer
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 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 May 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 — 4 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,325 at the 2021 Census → 3,276 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 (SAL30588). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.