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Coolangatta (Qld) has an estimated 7,675 residents, up from 6,491 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,184 people, or 18.2%. Growth has averaged 2.1% a year over five years, faster than 89% of areas nationally. 805 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 69.0% of that increase. That puts 4,040 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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In the suburb of Coolangatta (Qld), demographic estimates by AreaSearch indicate a resident count of approximately 7,675 as of Aug 2026, drawing upon ABS regional releases alongside validated address data added following the Census. This represents an expansion of 1,184 people (18.2%) from the 6,491 people documented at the 2021 Census. AreaSearch arrived at this trajectory after evaluating the ABS ERP release from June 2025 (which indicated 7,208 residents) combined with 805 validated new addresses identified post-Census. With a density of 4,039 persons per square kilometer, the locality sits among the top 10% of nationally evaluated territories, reflecting intense competition for residential space.
The 18.2% expansion achieved since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of Qld (9.4%) and nationwide metrics, positioning the suburb as an outperforming market. Inbound overseas migration served as the principal demographic engine, accounting for roughly 69.0% of recent population gains. Demographic modeling for the suburb of Coolangatta (Qld) incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 figures pegged to a 2022 baseline, supplemented where necessary or beyond 2032 by Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts published in 2023 from 2021 inputs. Because the state releases lack age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates cohort distributions using proportional weighting derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (based on 2022 data). Long-term demographic modeling places the suburb within the top quartile for non-metropolitan growth nationwide, with combined SA2 projections anticipating an increase of 2,342 persons to 2041, translating to an overall expansion of 24.4% across the 16 years.
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972 new dwellings have been approved in Coolangatta (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 194 a year. That places the area in the 83rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 25 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 245 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 2% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 329, 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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Residential construction metrics compiled by AreaSearch from ABS approval figures show Coolangatta averaging approximately 194 dwelling approvals annually. Across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), 972 dwellings received approval, with FY-25 generating 329 approvals to date. With an addition of just 0.6 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), local housing additions have comfortably tracked or outstripped demographic demand, broadening buyer options and establishing capacity for intake beyond prevailing forecasts. Construction values average $1,490,000 per dwelling, highlighting developer concentration on upscale and luxury residential builds.
Concurrently, commercial building approvals have reached $6.5 million this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential focus of local building activity. Per-capita building volume in Coolangatta exceeds the Rest of Qld by 219.0%, providing prospective purchasers with substantial selection and demonstrating significant builder commitment relative to national benchmarks. Approvals are overwhelmingly concentrated in medium and high-density housing at 98.0%, whereas standalone homes account for only 2.0%. This emphasis on multi-residential formats delivers accessible entry points catering to downsizers, first-time purchasers, and property investors. Generating approximately 31 people per dwelling approval, the precinct displays clear hallmarks of an expanding urban center. According to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, forward projections indicate Coolangatta will absorb 1,875 residents through to 2041. Given existing building velocity, forthcoming residential stock appears positioned to absorb demographic requirements smoothly, supporting favorable buying conditions and enabling prospective population intake beyond baseline estimates.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Coolangatta (Qld), worth an estimated $1.67 billion. A further 114 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $26.9 billion. 34 are already under construction and 63 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local capital works, major developments, and urban planning schemes play a vital role in shaping community growth and property outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 29 projects expected to impact the locality. Prominent initiatives include the Coolangatta and Kirra Business Centre Place Making Master Plan, Kirra Point Holiday Apartments, Coolangatta Creek Boardwalk Extension, and Coolangatta Beachside Resort, with major active works outlined below.
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Coolangatta Beachside Resort
A transformative redevelopment of the beachfront precinct at 72-78 Marine Parade, integrating The Strand shopping centre and the Coolangatta Sands Hotel. Following the $142 million acquisition by Alceon and Aktiv in 2025, and the hotel purchase by Irvin Hotel Group in 2026, the site is undergoing a major five-year staged upgrade. The project envisions a high-end luxury resort destination featuring revitalized retail and dining, premium hotel accommodation, and potential vertical development of up to 23 storeys to leverage its prime coastal position.
Kirra Point Holiday Apartments
The first stage of the 380 million AUD Kirra Point mixed-use precinct is complete, featuring 116 luxury apartments and the Kirra Point Holiday Apartments short-stay offering. Stage 2 is currently in early construction and ground works, set to deliver a second residential tower, a boutique hotel, and a curated laneway retail precinct including a village square and fresh food marketplace.
Coolangatta Creek Boardwalk Extension
Construction of a boardwalk extension at the mouth of Coolangatta Creek as a key segment of the Gold Coast Oceanway. The project includes widening the existing shared path to 5 metres to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety, installing viewing platforms, and providing seating and environmental interpretation. It aims to enhance coastal connectivity between North Kirra and Bilinga while revitalising the riparian zone.
Coolangatta and Kirra Business Centre Place Making Master Plan
Place-based master plan guiding the long-term enhancement of public spaces, streetscapes and beach access across the Coolangatta and Kirra business centres. The plan, developed by City of Gold Coast following extensive community engagement, sets the vision to improve the walking experience, celebrate local beach culture, history and identity, and progressively upgrade Marine Parade, Griffith Street, foreshore connections and pedestrian links. Implementation rolls out through annual capital works programs covering streetscape renewal, public realm upgrades, improved beach access and tourism amenity enhancements.The plan complements significant private sector beachfront redevelopment activity now reshaping the precinct.
Tweed Heads and Coolangatta SLSC Stage 3 Renovation
Stage 3 renovation of the Tweed Heads and Coolangatta Surf Life Saving Club at Greenmount Beach, Coolangatta. Works include a new two-level entry foyer and atrium, 80-seat function room, new kiosk, first aid room, and refurbished toilets. The entry, kiosk, and function room are now completed. Upgrade of the bar and air conditioning systems remain in planning stages. Architect is Shane Denman Designs, with Hutchinson Builders engaged for cost estimates. The club, established in 1911, is Queensland's oldest surf life saving club.
Tweed Heads Community Facilities Expansion
Expansion of community facilities in Tweed Heads, including upgrades to the library, community centre, and new youth spaces under the Tweed Shire Community Facilities Plan to serve a growing population.
Marine Rescue Point Danger Base Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the Point Danger Marine Rescue facility on the Tweed River mouth and headland. The project replaces aged operations infrastructure with a state-of-the-art radio communications base, emergency response coordination centre, and volunteer training amenities supporting the Coolangatta and Tweed maritime region.
Tweed Heads Mixed-Use Development (120-140 Wharf Street)
Proposed mixed-use redevelopment encompassing 89 residential apartments, ground-floor commercial and retail spaces, and community amenities. Designed by BDA Architecture and Lightwave Architecture along the Tweed River corridor, the project integrates modern sustainable design with river views.
3,933 residents of Coolangatta (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 4,054. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 61.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Coolangatta features a highly qualified labor pool alongside robust presence across essential services, registering a low unemployment rate of 3.0% and annual job growth estimated at 4.0% in statistical area data aggregated by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents reached 3,933, while the jobless level remained 0.9% under the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%. Labor force engagement stood at 61.7%, trailing the Regional Qld benchmark of 64.2%. Census figures also recorded 16.9% of workers operating remotely, though pandemic-related lockdown measures should be kept in mind. Health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and construction represent the primary employment sectors for local workers.
Specialization is particularly elevated in accommodation & food, capturing a share 1.5 times the regional norm. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for merely 0.8% of resident employment, well behind the regional benchmark of 4.5%. Comparing Census working population counts with resident numbers indicates a substantial share of workers commute outside the locality for their jobs, despite available neighborhood opportunities. Analysis of ABS and SALM records by AreaSearch indicates that in the year to March 2026, local employment expanded by 4.0% while the workforce grew by 3.2%, driving a 0.7 percentage points reduction in unemployment. In comparison, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% increase in employment, 0.3% labor force growth, and a 0.1 percentage points rise in unemployment. National outlooks published by Jobs and Skills Australia from Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future employment shifts across five and ten-year intervals. While nationwide employment is projected to expand 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trajectories vary markedly by sector. Applying these structural industry projections across the local workforce profile suggests an employment uplift of 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting exercise that excludes localized demographic modeling).
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Median household income in Coolangatta (Qld) is $1,331 a week (about $69,000 a year), with median personal income at $785 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,449 a year against an average of $67,326. The average runs 45% 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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According to aggregated ATO figures for financial year 2023, earnings in the suburb of Coolangatta track near national standards. Individual taxpayers recorded a median income of $46,449 alongside an average income of $67,326, which compares with $53,146 and $66,593 across Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index movement of 11.36% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $51,726 (median) and $74,974 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, individual earnings placed at the 46th percentile ($785 weekly) while household income aligned with the 22nd percentile. A segment comprising 28.9% of the population (2,218 individuals) earned between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the metropolitan proportion of 31.7%.
Discretionary income stands at 80.9%, placing local affordability pressure at the 19th percentile, while the SEIFA income index positions the suburb in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Coolangatta (Qld) had 2,944 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 13% detached houses and 77% apartments. 20% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $405 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,805 a month. Rent absorbs 30.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.3%. 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 stock in Coolangatta consisted of 13.1% houses and 86.9% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Regional Qld where houses constituted 76.4% and other dwellings made up 23.6%. Outright home ownership reached 37.7%, substantially outperforming Regional Qld, while mortgaged residences stood at 19.9% and rental accommodation accounted for 42.4%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments settled at $1,805 and weekly rents registered at $405, surpassing the respective Regional Qld figures of $1,655 and $345. On a national scale, mortgage payments sit beneath the Australian benchmark of $1,863, whereas rental costs exceed the nationwide level of $375.
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Coolangatta (Qld) counted 2,944 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,481 today, averaging 1.9 people each. 12% are couples with children, fewer than in 96% of areas nationally, against 34% couples without children. 38% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 54.7% of domestic arrangements, comprising couples without children (34.0%), couples with children (12.1%), and single parent families (7.7%). Non-family households represent the remaining 45.3%, consisting of lone person households (37.6%) alongside group households (7.6%). The typical household size is 1.9 people, tracking below the Regional Qld figure of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.7% of adults in Coolangatta (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 21.0% with a bachelor degree and 5.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.6% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 351 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,017 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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Tertiary attainment in the locality stands out within the broader region, as 28.7% of residents aged 15+ hold a university credential, outperforming the SA4 region (25.4%) and the Rest of Qld average of 20.6%. Bachelor degrees represent the highest proportion at 21.0%, with postgraduate qualifications at 5.3% and graduate diplomas accounting for 2.4%. Vocational pathways also hold substantial representation, with 36.9% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, divided between certificates (24.6%) and advanced diplomas (12.3%). Formal study engages 23.0% of local residents, with tertiary education capturing 7.4%, primary education accounting for 4.7%, and secondary education comprising 3.8% of the community.
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Public transport in Coolangatta (Qld) reaches 13 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 290 services a week. The typical home sits about 330 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.0 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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Commuter networks across Coolangatta include 13 active transport stops served by bus operations. These facilities are linked by 7 individual routes that together supply 292 weekly passenger trips. Network accessibility is favorable, with residents situated an average of 332 meters from their closest boarding point. Reflecting the precinct's residential focus, outward commuting is widespread, led by private car travel at 82%, alongside walking at 8% and cycling at 4%. Household vehicle availability averages 1.0 per dwelling, below regional norms. In addition, 16.9% of residents worked remotely according to the 2021 Census, subject to prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Public transport operations generate an average of 41 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 22 weekly trips per individual stop.
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66.0% of residents in Coolangatta (Qld) report no long-term health condition. 6.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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 in Coolangatta track above typical benchmarks based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic disease incidence, displaying low condition rates across both younger and older demographics. Private medical insurance adoption marginally exceeds the standard SA2 level, encompassing approximately 54% of all residents (~4,135 people). Arthritis and mental health issues represent the primary chronic diagnoses in the locality, affecting 9.5 and 8.4% of the population respectively, while 66.0% of residents reported no medical ailments, compared with 67.6% across Regional Qld. General health across working-age cohorts remains standard. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 25.1% of the community (1,926 people), above the Regional Qld share of 20.3%.
Health outcomes among older residents are above average, aligning closely with broader nationwide percentiles.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Coolangatta (Qld) is largely Australian-born, at 77.4% of residents, with 9.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.7%) and Australian (23.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Coolangatta broadly mirrors broader regional averages, with 82.5% holding Australian citizenship, 77.4% born domestically, and 90.7% speaking solely English at home. Christianity represents the primary religious identification, accounting for 49.5% of residents. Judaism exhibits the clearest relative concentration, representing 0.2% of the local population compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. English (31.7%), Australian (23.8%), and Irish (10.6%) form the three leading ancestries recorded across Coolangatta. Other ancestries show distinct concentrations relative to regional benchmarks, including Scottish at 9.2% (vs 7.8%), French at 0.9% (vs 0.5%), and Spanish at 0.9% (vs 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Coolangatta (Qld) is 48, older than 91% of areas nationally. That is 2 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 28.1% 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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Coolangatta maintains a mature age structure relative to Regional Qld. Young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 34.2% of the population as at August 2026 compared to 25.5% regionally, while children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 17.4% against a regional level of 29.6%. The estimated median age stood at 48 as at August 2026, declining from 50 at the 2021 Census, yet sitting 7 years above the Regional Qld median of 41 and higher than the Australian figure of 38 at that Census. The most pronounced demographic movement since the Census occurred among young to middle aged adults, who increased from 27.9% to an estimated 34.2%.
Projections indicate this 25 - 44 cohort will drive the majority of growth through 2041, adding 913 residents (35%) to total 3,538.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Coolangatta (Qld)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 10 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 805 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,491 at the 2021 Census → 7,675 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 (SAL30680). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.