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Cranbrook (Qld) has an estimated 6,096 residents, up from 5,844 at the 2021 Census — a change of 252 people, or 4.3%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. That puts 1,814 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the suburb of Cranbrook (Qld) has a resident count projected at 6,096 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 252 people (4.3%) from the 2021 Census, when the recorded population was 5,844 people. The calculation is based on the resident count of 6,096, calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ERP data release from the ABS (June 2025) along with 5 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level translates to a density ratio of 1,814 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure across national locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
The 4.3% growth since census in the suburb of Cranbrook (Qld) lags the SA4 region (7.1%) by 2.8 percentage points, indicating competitive growth dynamics. Growth in the suburb of Cranbrook (Qld) was mostly driven by overseas migration, which made up approximately 82.0% of overall population gains in recent times. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For SA2 areas without this data, and for periods after 2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, published in 2023 using 2021 data, are used. These state-level projections lack age splits; consequently, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings matching the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 using 2022 data) for each age cohort. Looking at future population trends, projections suggest a drop in overall population, with the count for the suburb of Cranbrook (Qld) expected to decrease by 361 persons by 2041 under this framework. Conversely, expansion in specific age groups is expected, led by the 85 and over group, which is projected to grow by 136 people. Refer to the age section for further details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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The suburb of Cranbrook (Qld) sees minimal construction activity, averaging fewer than one approval annually, representing minimal dwellings over the five-year period. This low volume of development highlights the rural character of the locality, where construction projects are generally prompted by specific local housing requirements rather than broad market demand. Note that because approvals are so sparse, individual development initiatives can dramatically skew annual growth and relative statistics. The suburb of Cranbrook (Qld) naturally displays much lower development activity than Rest of Qld. This level of activity is also below national patterns.
Because the population is projected to remain stable or decline, the suburb of Cranbrook (Qld) is likely to experience less pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Cranbrook (Qld)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Cranbrook (Qld), worth an estimated $212 million. A further 31 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.89 billion. 12 are already under construction and 6 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and health & medical. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes in local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning policies can significantly alter local performance. AreaSearch has identified 7 projects that are expected to influence the locality. Key developments include the Townsville University Hospital Expansion, the Cranbrook Social Housing Development, the Willows Shopping Centre Redevelopment, and TropiQ - Townsville Tropical Intelligence and Health Precinct, with the list below highlighting those of greatest local significance.
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Townsville University Hospital Expansion
A major staged expansion of Townsville University Hospital under the Queensland Government's Hospital Rescue Plan, delivering at least 165 new overnight beds, additional operating theatres, an expanded Emergency Department, and a rooftop integrated helipad. Stage 1A features a new two-storey building on the Eastern Campus and a North Block refurbishment, with Stage 1 fast-tracked for completion by 2028. Early works, including a multi-storey carpark delivered by Hutchinson Builders, are progressing alongside campus upgrades.
Cranbrook Social Housing Development
A proposed social housing complex in Cranbrook, Townsville, aimed at providing affordable accommodation with around 40 units to support low-income residents. Community feedback is being sought, and local residents have expressed concerns about the development.
Kirwan Health Campus Expansion
A 45.2 million dollar expansion and redevelopment of the Kirwan Health Campus. The project includes a new two-story facility and refurbishment of existing buildings to expand outpatient pre-natal and post-natal care (midwifery) and oral health services. It also involves upgrading the existing car park and installing technology for TeleHealth services.
Kirwan Health Campus Expansion
A 45.2 million dollar expansion of the Kirwan Health Campus involving the construction of a new two-storey Green Star-rated building and refurbishment of existing facilities. The project doubles the capacity for oral health services and significantly expands pre-natal and post-natal midwifery clinics. Key features include a new chiller plant, a 120-bay car park, and upgraded TeleHealth infrastructure to support clinical services for the growing North Queensland population.
Willows Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Major redevelopment and expansion of Willows Shopping Centre including new fresh food precinct and introduction of ALDI, TK Maxx, and Planet Fitness. Centre sold for $212 million in 2024 featuring 44,507sqm GLA on 15.39-hectare site.
Willowbank Estate
Residential land estate by Parkside Land on Willowbank Drive at the top end of Kirwan, adjacent to the Tropics Golf Club and Willows golf course precinct, within the City of Townsville. The estate integrates over 50 hectares of formal and informal parkland with an extensive network of bike, walking, and bushland hiking trails, plus cricket fields, a basketball court, and children's playgrounds. A new limited land release is being brought to market, with the developer's official estate page confirming a premium elevated position offering mountain views.Expressions of interest are open for the new stage after the estate's earlier release sold out.
Garbutt - Upper Ross Road (Riverway Drive) Stage 2 Duplication
Stage 2 upgrades a 3.1 km section of Riverway Drive in Kelso, Townsville, including widening a 1.6 km section between Allambie Lane and Hammond Way to four lanes, plus median treatments and right turn improvements on the remaining 1.5 km to Dunlop Street. The project also delivers new and upgraded signalised intersections at Rosewood/Buunong Avenue, Yut Fay Avenue and Ponti Road, along with active transport links and bus stop upgrades. Construction started on 30 September 2024 and is expected to finish by mid-2027, weather and construction conditions permitting.The project supports more than 140 local jobs and serves around 17,000 motorists daily, targeting safety, network reliability and congestion relief for the Upper Ross growth area.
TropiQ - Townsville Tropical Intelligence and Health Precinct
A 442-hectare tropical intelligence and health precinct valued at 5.9 billion dollars, developed jointly by James Cook University, Townsville Hospital and Health Service, and Townsville City Council. Located adjacent to Townsville University Hospital and Lavarack Barracks, the precinct integrates world-class tropical research, health innovation, and defence simulation. Ongoing components include major expansions to the Townsville University Hospital, the NQ Spark defence simulation facility, a Technology Innovation Complex, and extensive residential and commercial development programs.
2,710 residents of Cranbrook (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 2,926. Unemployment sits at 7.4%, with participation at 56.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,327, about 87% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Cranbrook (Qld) is characterized by a skilled workforce with strong representation in essential services sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of 7.4%, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,710 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 3.5% higher than Regional Qld's rate of 3.9%, indicating room for progress, and workforce participation is significantly lower at 56.7% compared to Regional Qld's 64.3%. Census data reveals that a low 5.7% of residents worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns should be kept in mind.
Jobs among residents are concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, employing only 0.6% of the workforce in the suburb of Cranbrook (Qld) compared to 4.5% in Regional Qld. This mainly residential locality seems to provide few local jobs, as shown by comparing the number of working residents to the total resident population from Census data. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the 12 months ending March 2026, labour force numbers dropped by 1.9% and employment decreased by 3.1%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.1 percentage points. This stands in contrast to Regional Qld, where employment grew by 0.1%, the labour force expanded by 0.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25 offer additional context on future demand in the suburb of Cranbrook (Qld). These projections, covering five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce profile to estimate growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely across industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the job mix in the suburb of Cranbrook (Qld) suggests local employment should rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Cranbrook (Qld) is $1,400 a week (about $73,000 a year), with median personal income at $703 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,927 a year against an average of $55,470. 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 latest postcode level ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows that incomes in the suburb of Cranbrook (Qld) are below average nationally, with a median of $46,927 and an average of $55,470. This is lower than Regional Qld's median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to roughly $52,258 (median) and $61,771 (average) as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census data, household, family, and personal incomes all rank modestly in the suburb of Cranbrook (Qld), placing between the 28th and 29th percentiles.
Income analysis shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the most common, containing 31.2% of residents (1,901 people), which mirrors regional patterns where 31.7% fall into this range. After accounting for housing costs, 86.1% of income is available for other disbursements.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cranbrook (Qld) had 2,232 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 82% detached houses and 2% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $293 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 20.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in the suburb of Cranbrook (Qld) at the time of the latest Census consisted of 81.5% houses and 18.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional Qld's split of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the home ownership rate in the suburb of Cranbrook (Qld) matched the Regional Qld rate of 34.6%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (32.2%) or rented (33.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was significantly lower than the Regional Qld average at $1,300, and the median weekly rent was $293, compared to Regional Qld figures of $1,655 and $345.
Locally, mortgage payments are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also well below the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cranbrook (Qld) counted 2,232 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households are the most common type at 66.9% of all households, consisting of 24.4% couples with children, 26.0% couples without children, and 14.6% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 33.1%, with single-person households at 28.8% and group households representing 4.8% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 people aligns with the Regional Qld average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.0% of adults in Cranbrook (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 14.1% with a bachelor degree and 4.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.9% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 2,186 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 982 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 the suburb of Cranbrook (Qld) fall behind regional standards, with 21.0% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 30.4% across Australia. This difference points to opportunities for academic growth and skills development. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 14.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 36.4% of residents aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (26.9%). Enrollment rates in education are high, with 28.3% of residents currently undertaking formal study.
This comprises 9.0% in primary school, 8.2% in high school, and 6.4% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Cranbrook (Qld) reaches 24 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 1,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport data shows 24 active transit stops in the suburb of Cranbrook (Qld), consisting of various bus options. These stops are served by 9 unique routes, which provide 1,012 passenger trips per week. Transport access is rated as good, with residents typically living 230 meters from their nearest transit stop. Being a mainly residential area, most residents commute to external destinations, with cars remaining the main travel mode at 90%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.3 per household, which is below the regional average. A low 5.7% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Typical service frequency is 144 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 42 weekly trips per transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.8% of residents in Cranbrook (Qld) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 85% of areas nationally. 7.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 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 point to notable difficulties in the suburb of Cranbrook (Qld), based on AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic disease rates. Health problems are common across both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance rates are low, covering about 49% of the population (~2,998 people). This compares to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical issues in the area were arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 9.9 and 9.9% of residents, respectively, while 62.8% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
The working-age population experiences significant health obstacles, reflected in elevated rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 21.3% of the population (1,298 people). Health status among these older residents presents challenges, with national rankings even higher than those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cranbrook (Qld) is largely Australian-born, at 80.8% of residents, with 13.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (25.3%) and English (25.0%). 6.3% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Cranbrook (Qld) shows higher than average levels of cultural diversity, with 19.2% of residents born outside Australia and 13.3% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 57.6% of residents in the suburb of Cranbrook (Qld), compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental country of birth, the top three ancestries in the suburb of Cranbrook (Qld) are Australian at 25.3%, English at 25.0%, and Other at 9.0%. There are also notable differences in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds: Filipino residents are overrepresented at 2.9% of the population in the suburb of Cranbrook (Qld) (compared to 0.9% regionally), Australian Aboriginal residents make up 6.3% (compared to 3.9% regionally), and Samoan residents account for 0.3% (compared to 0.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cranbrook (Qld) is 40. 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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With a median age of 40, the suburb of Cranbrook (Qld) is close to the Regional Qld median of 41 but slightly above the national benchmark of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 14.8% compared to Regional Qld, while the 45 - 54 cohort is less common at 9.8%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age group has expanded from 13.0% to 14.8% of the population, whereas the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 12.4% to 9.8% and the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 11.8% to 10.2%.
Population modeling suggests that the age structure in the suburb of Cranbrook (Qld) will change significantly by 2041. The shift is led by the 85+ cohort, which is expected to grow by 70% (127 people), increasing from 182 to 310. This aging trend is prominent, with people aged 65+ accounting for 74% of the projected population growth. Meanwhile, the 75 to 84 and 35 to 44 age cohorts are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cranbrook (Qld)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 5 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,844 at the 2021 Census → 6,096 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 (SAL30743). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.