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Dalby has an estimated 13,458 residents, up from 12,758 at the 2021 Census — a change of 700 people, or 5.5%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. 121 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 65.0% of that increase. Density is about 42 people per 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 AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with post-Census address validations, the suburb of Dalby has reached an estimated 13,458 residents as of Aug 2026. This represents a gain of 700 people (5.5%) compared to the 12,758 residents documented in the 2021 Census. Such movement is derived from an Estimated Resident Population baseline of 13,346 identified in the ABS June 2025 release, supplemented by 121 validated new addresses confirmed following the Census. The suburb of Dalby maintains a spacious residential setting, with a density of 41 persons per square kilometer.
Its 5.5% expansion since 2021 outpaced both the broader SA3 territory and the wider SA4 region (5.0%), positioning the suburb of Dalby at the forefront of local regional growth, which was largely underpinned by natural increase supplying roughly 65.0% of recent population additions. Projections for the suburb of Dalby draw upon 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia models indexed to 2022, alongside 2023 Queensland State Government figures (anchored to 2021) for horizons beyond 2032 or areas without federal coverage. Because state-level forecasts omit detailed age distributions, AreaSearch incorporates cohort weightings derived from 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region data (2022 baseline). Looking toward future trends, long-term demographic expansion in the suburb of Dalby is projected to sit within the lowest quartile for regional Australia. Local SA2 projections anticipate an increase of 284 persons leading up to 2041, representing an overall expansion of 1.3% across the 16-year timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
79 new dwellings have been approved in Dalby over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That is 1.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 20, 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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Building approvals data compiled from ABS records indicates that Dalby has averaged roughly 15 residential approvals annually, yielding approximately 79 new homes across the previous 5 financial years. In FY-25 to date, 20 building approvals have been logged. Over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, an average of 5 new residents arrived for every residence constructed, creating an environment where demand comfortably outpaces supply and typically accelerates price growth and buyer competition. Furthermore, new homes carry an average construction value of $561,000, while the registration of $6.4 million in commercial development approvals during the current financial year underscores the predominant residential nature of the local market.
Residential building volume in Dalby sits significantly below the broader regional benchmark, trailing Rest of Qld by 63.0% on a per-capita basis. While building activity has shown recent upward momentum, this ongoing construction lag—which also tracks under national norms—points toward planning constraints and an established, mature locality, generally bolstering values for established housing stock. Additions to supply have been entirely comprised of standalone houses, preserving a low-density neighborhood structure tailored to families seeking generous space. A development ratio of 702 residents for every approved dwelling further highlights the quiet pace of local building activity. Longer-term demographic modeling indicates that Dalby is on track to add 172 residents by 2041, based on recent quarterly AreaSearch calculations. If prevailing construction volumes persist, upcoming residential additions are well positioned to satisfy local demand, creating favorable market conditions for prospective purchasers while providing capacity to accommodate growth above baseline projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Dalby, worth an estimated $3.73 billion. A further 45 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.9 billion. 26 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, health & medical and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local economic and property momentum is heavily steered by capital works, major development projects, and town planning programs. AreaSearch has identified 7 significant infrastructure initiatives shaping the district. Prominent undertakings among these include the Within Energy Dalby Geothermal Project (EPG 2031), the Dalby Cultural Centre, the Dalby Water Supply Upgrade - Treatment Development, and the ALDI Dalby Store.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Dalby Water Supply Upgrade - Treatment Development
The Dalby Water Supply Upgrade Project is a multi-million-dollar initiative to secure long-term water reliability for Dalby. It addresses declining yields from alluvial aquifers and enhances flood resilience. Key components include new Great Artesian Basin bores, trunk pipelines, and an advanced potable water treatment facility with desalination (reverse osmosis) capabilities, providing an additional 2.2 megalitres per day. Current 2026 works include the construction of three 12-hectare evaporation ponds to manage brine concentrate and process waste.
Within Energy Dalby Geothermal Project (EPG 2031)
A geothermal exploration project targeting shallow geothermal resources from permeable formations in the Darling Downs region. The project is part of EPG 2031 and aims to develop commercial-scale renewable baseload power generation using binary power plant technology suitable for lower temperature geothermal resources.
Dalby Cultural Centre
New regional cultural centre within the Thomas Jack Park Precinct including a library, art gallery, 121-seat multipurpose cinema, visitor information centre and community gathering spaces. Following completion of design and tendering, construction commenced in 2026 as part of the wider Thomas Jack Park revitalisation.
ALDI Dalby Store
Construction of a new ALDI store in the innovative ALDI Fresh format, being the first of its kind in Queensland. The project involved demolition of five existing houses, removal of asbestos materials, and construction on challenging reactive soil conditions using suspended slab and bored pier foundation design. The store opened on August 1, 2018, featuring modern interior design, improved navigation, and enhanced product displays.
Mary's Place
Award-winning transformation of the former Commercial Hotel site into a vibrant public square honoring local icon Mary Barry. Features outdoor cinema screen, abstract replica of Mary's famous bar, colorful flowered arbours, spectacular lighting, seating areas, and spaces for markets and community events. Winner of 2025 Australian Urban Design Award and 2024 AILA Queensland Landscape Architecture Award.
Dalby Police Station Redevelopment
The upgraded Dalby Police Facility has been completed following a $19 million redevelopment, enhancing policing capabilities in the Dalby community. It accommodates 60 operational staff, including officers from the Western Downs Patrol Group, Criminal Investigation Branch, Child Protection and Investigation Unit, Highway Patrol, a state-of-the-art Scenes of Crime section with an investigative laboratory, training capacity, a major incident room, and upgraded watchhouse facilities. The facility also features a memorial honoring fallen police officers Constable Matthew Arnold and Constable Rachel McCrow.
Dalby Hybrid PV+BESS
A pioneering hybrid solar PV and battery storage project featuring a 2.45MW dc solar array with 2.54MW/5MWh BESS, representing one of Australia's first co-located PV and battery developments sharing the same grid connection point. The facility supplies clean electricity to over 1,680 households and avoids 3,553 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.
Inland Rail - Queensland Sections
The Queensland sections of Inland Rail comprise four sub-projects: NSW/Queensland Border to Gowrie (B2G), Gowrie to Helidon (G2H), Helidon to Calvert (H2C) and Calvert to Kagaru (C2K). Combined, they were planned to deliver around 350km of new and upgraded dual-gauge track linking the existing rail network at the NSW border, near Yelarbon, through Toowoomba and on to Kagaru south of Brisbane, including a 6.2km tunnel through the Toowoomba Range and a 985m tunnel through the Teviot Range.A proposed intermodal terminal at Ebenezer would form the northern double-stack endpoint. On 6 May 2026, the Australian Government announced that Inland Rail would be consolidated, with construction to be completed only between Beveridge in Victoria and Parkes in New South Wales by the end of 2027 after an independent cost review by ACIL Allen estimated the full Melbourne to Brisbane corridor would cost more than 45 billion dollars. Works north of Parkes, including all Queensland sections, will now focus on preservation of the rail corridor and protection of sites for future intermodal terminals at Gowrie and Ebenezer. Environmental approvals and selected land acquisitions are expected to continue. The Queensland Coordinator-General previously extended the coordinated project declaration lapse dates to November 2029 while revised EIS information for the Border to Gowrie and Gowrie to Helidon projects is finalised. Any future delivery of the Queensland sections is now subject to a separate Australian Government decision, with completion not expected before 2036 if reactivated.
6,855 residents of Dalby are employed, from a labour force of 7,146. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 68.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,294, about 76% 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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Workforce patterns in Dalby feature a balanced mix across blue-collar and white-collar roles in diverse industry sectors, with an unemployment rate standing at 4.1% and yearly employment expansion estimated at 0.8% through AreaSearch statistical area modeling. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 6,855. Local joblessness sits 0.2% higher than the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, whereas labor force participation remains solid at 68.0% compared to 64.2% across Regional Qld. Census records show that only 5.4% of workers operated from home, though this figure reflects the influence of Covid-19 lockdown measures.
The primary sectors employing local residents are retail trade, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Strong sector concentration is evident in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where the local employment share stands at 1.9 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for 12.1% of employment locally versus 16.1% regionally, representing a lighter footprint. In addition, comparing Census daytime working numbers against resident totals suggests that the surrounding district provides a limited volume of local jobs. SALM and ABS datasets aggregated across broader statistical geographies reveal that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, local employment grew by 0.8% while the labor force expanded by 2.2%, lifting the unemployment rate by 1.3 percentage points. Throughout Regional Qld over the same interval, employment rose by 0.1%, the labor force increased by 0.3%, and unemployment nudged up by 0.1 percentage points. National forecasts released in Mar-26 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labor demand in Dalby over five- and ten-year intervals. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, though trajectories vary by industry. Aligning these sector projections with Dalby's existing workforce composition indicates potential employment growth of 5.6% over five years and 12.1% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model that excludes local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Dalby is $1,462 a week (about $76,000 a year), with median personal income at $753 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,950 a year against an average of $58,074. 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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ATO figures aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place the suburb of Dalby below national income averages. Taxpayers in the suburb of Dalby recorded a median income of $49,950 and an average income of $58,074, trailing the Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 and $66,593. Accounting for an 11.36% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $55,624 for median earnings and $64,671 for average earnings. According to Census 2021 records, household, family, and individual incomes all occupy modest percentiles between the 33rd and 39th percentiles.
The primary earnings cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 tier, capturing 33.9% of residents (4,562 people), closely mirroring the 31.7% observed across the wider region. Following housing costs, households retain 86.5% of their income for general living expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Dalby had 4,548 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 0% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $260 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 17.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.5%. 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 findings show that standalone houses form the vast majority of residential stock in Dalby at 91.3%, with the remaining 8.7% comprising semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other configurations, compared against 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings across Regional Qld. Outright home ownership in Dalby reaches 29.3%, falling behind Regional Qld, while mortgaged properties account for 34.9% and rental accommodation represents 35.8%. Typical housing expenses remain comparatively affordable, with median monthly mortgage payments of $1,300 and median weekly rent of $260, well below Regional Qld metrics ($1,655 and $345) as well as national figures ($1,863 for mortgages and $375 for rent).
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Dalby counted 4,548 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,798 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the bulk of local living arrangements, making up 71.3% of all households. This group consists of couples with children (29.4%), couples without children (27.2%), and single parent families (13.4%). The remaining 28.7% is accounted for by non-family arrangements, encompassing lone person dwellings (25.7%) alongside group residences (3.1%). Household density sits slightly elevated, with a median size of 2.6 people compared to 2.5 across Regional Qld.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.7% of adults in Dalby hold a university qualification, including 10.7% with a bachelor degree and 1.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 75% of areas nationally. A further 32.3% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 3,200 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 966 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment in the district reflects a tertiary shortfall, with 13.7% of residents holding university degrees compared to the national rate of 30.4%, highlighting a distinct opening for targeted learning programs. Higher education qualifications are led by bachelor degrees (10.7%), followed by graduate diplomas (1.7%) and postgraduate credentials (1.3%). In contrast, technical and vocational qualifications are widely held, with 40.7% of the population aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, split between certificates (32.3%) and advanced diplomas (8.4%). Current engagement in education is strong across the community, with 31.4% of the population actively enrolled in an educational program.
Broken down by level, 12.9% attend primary school, 10.1% are in secondary schooling, and 2.5% are undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Dalby means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 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.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.4% of residents in Dalby report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 88% of areas nationally. 6.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.9 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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Evaluations of local mortality metrics and chronic illness patterns by AreaSearch highlight notable health considerations in Dalby across both younger and older cohorts. Meanwhile, private health insurance uptake is comparatively constrained, covering approximately 50% of the community (~6,758 people), falling below the Regional Qld level of 52.5% and the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Prevalent medical diagnoses within the population include mental health conditions (affecting 10.0% of residents) and asthma (affecting 9.9%), while 64.4% reported having no diagnosed health conditions compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Working-age cohorts show an elevated incidence of long-term illnesses.
Seniors aged 65 and over account for 16.6% of the population (2,234 people), tracking below the regional share of 20.3%, with elderly health indicators reflecting outcomes that generally track broader national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Dalby is largely Australian-born, at 91.4% of residents, with 5.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.8%) and English (29.1%). 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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Demographic measures indicate below-average cultural diversity in Dalby, where 89.6% of residents hold Australian citizenship, 91.4% were born in Australia, and 94.9% speak only English at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious affiliation, embraced by 65.5% of the local population compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Looking at parental lineage, the primary ancestries reported in Dalby are Australian at 31.8% (outstripping the 26.5% regional proportion), English at 29.1%, and Irish at 8.2%. Other demographic groups also display distinct local representation, including German ancestry at 7.3% (against 4.7% regionally), Australian Aboriginal ancestry at 6.3% (against 3.9% regionally), and Filipino ancestry at 1.9% (against 0.9% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Dalby is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 27.4% 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 Dalby leans noticeably toward younger cohorts. Estimates updated to August 2026 indicate that children and young adults aged 0 - 24 comprise 36.0% of the community, exceeding the 29.6% recorded across Regional Qld, whereas individuals aged 65+ account for 16.6% compared to the regional figure of 20.4%. As at August 2026, the median age is estimated at 35, matching the 2021 Census mark and sitting 6 years below the Regional Qld Census average of 41. Since the Census, the most apparent shift occurred in the 45 - 64 age bracket, contracting from 23.8% to 22.5%.
Looking ahead to 2041, senior cohorts aged 65+ are anticipated to generate the majority of net additions, expanding by 394 residents (18%) to a total of 2,628, while the proportion of younger residents and middle-aged cohorts is projected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Dalby
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 | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 8 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 121 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,758 at the 2021 Census → 13,458 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 (SAL30792). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.