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Darling Heights has an estimated 5,669 residents, up from 5,157 at the 2021 Census — a change of 512 people, or 9.9%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 77.0% of that increase. That puts 940 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 population updates published by the ABS for the surrounding territory, along with address registries verified by AreaSearch subsequent to the Census, the suburb of Darling Heights has an estimated residency of approximately 5,669 as of May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 512 people (9.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 5,157 people. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 5,612, which AreaSearch estimated using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus an extra 49 validated new addresses established after the Census date.
Such population figures represent a density of 940 persons per square kilometer, matching typical averages found in locations monitored by AreaSearch. The 9.9% growth in the suburb of Darling Heights since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA3 area (9.2%) and the SA4 region, establishing it as a regional growth leader. The primary driver of this demographic expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 77.0% of the total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Looking at population projections moving forward, a significant population increase in the top quartile of Australian non-metropolitan areas is forecast, with the area expected to grow by 1,610 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting with an increase of 27.4% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
35 new dwellings have been approved in Darling Heights over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 1.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 39, 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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AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building permit figures, distributed from statistical zones, shows that the suburb of Darling Heights averaged roughly 7 new home approvals annually, accumulating to an estimated 35 residences over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 36 approvals have been registered. With an average of 7.2 new residents per built dwelling arriving annually over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, demand outstrips new supply, which typically drives up prices and intensifies buyer competition, while new properties show an average construction cost of $461,000—just above the regional norm—pointing to a focus on higher-tier projects.
Furthermore, commercial approvals worth $1.7 million have been logged this financial year, indicating a heavily residential orientation. In comparison to the Rest of Qld, the suburb of Darling Heights displays substantially lower development volume (77.0% below the regional average per capita). This restricted volume of new completions generally bolsters demand and valuations for existing properties. This rate of construction also tracks below the national baseline, reflecting the established status of the neighborhood and pointing to potential zoning constraints. Concurrently, all recent residential construction has consisted of single-family detached homes, preserving the neighborhood's low-density layout and appealing to buyers seeking spacious family residences. Newly built dwellings lean more toward detached styles than the existing distribution (80.0% at the Census), highlighting persistent demand for single-family residences despite broader densification pressures. An estimated ratio of 657 people in the locality for each housing permit highlights a calm, low-turnover building environment. Long-term forecasts indicate the suburb of Darling Heights will add 1,553 residents by 2041 (derived from the most recent quarterly estimates by AreaSearch). If building rates do not accelerate, residential supply might fall short of population gains, potentially escalating buyer competition and reinforcing upward pressure on prices.
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 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Darling Heights, worth an estimated $19 million. A further 56 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.24 billion. 15 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and communities. 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 infrastructure investments, major building works, and zoning changes are critical drivers of local performance. A total of 19 projects have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to influence this locality. Primary works include Kearney West Estate, Ladbroke Grove Estate, Platz Street - Wuth Street Intersection Upgrade, and Baker Street Cycleway, with details on the most significant initiatives provided below.
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Ladbroke Grove Estate
Exclusive acreage estate offering 12 large lots ranging from 4,039sqm to 4,558sqm (approximately 1 acre each) for residential development in the serene outskirts of Darling Heights. Located just 10 minutes from the Toowoomba CBD, this estate combines tranquil countryside living with modern convenience. Each expansive lot provides the perfect canvas for crafting bespoke residences with space for gardens, outdoor entertaining, and pools. The estate is thoughtfully designed to offer a tranquil escape while maintaining easy access to schools, shops, and major employment hubs.
Platz Street - Wuth Street Intersection Upgrade
Black Spot-funded road safety project to improve intersection safety through installation of footpath improvements, traffic islands, enhanced signage and line-marking improvements. The project aims to reduce crash risk and improve safety for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians at this intersection.
Baker Street Cycleway
Upgrades to cycling and walking facilities along Baker Street at Darling Heights, linking the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) with Luck Street. The project includes on-road bicycle lanes, a shared path for cyclists and pedestrians, priority crossings with speed control devices, and pedestrian refuge crossings. Stage 1 covers USQ Ring Road to Platz Street with on-road lanes and a northern side shared path to Luck Street, extending the 40km/h speed zone. Stage 2 will add missing footpath connections on the southern side between Platz Street and Luck Street.A coordinated bus stop design with shared pedestrian and cyclist crossing is also included. The project is part of the Principal Cycle Network Plan and jointly funded by Toowoomba Regional Council and Queensland Government through the Cycle Network Local Government Grants. Consultation closed November 2024 with feedback currently being reviewed. Construction funding has not yet been confirmed and the project may be completed in multiple stages over several years.
Kearney West Estate
A master-planned residential estate comprising 350 lots across 8 stages in Kearneys Spring, Toowoomba. Stages 1-4 are fully sold with civil construction complete. Stage 5 (34 lots, 540-977m2) is approved but on hold pending Ergon Energy lowering high-voltage underground cables to allow construction of a new roundabout at West Street, Handley Street and Cadel Evans Drive. Remaining stages 6-8 are yet to be released. All lots feature levelled building pads, reticulated sewerage, underground power, NBN connectivity, landscaped detention basins, and pedestrian links to Carly Hibberd Park.
UniSQ Toowoomba R Block - Student Central
Multimillion-dollar refurbishment of R Block at the University of Southern Queensland Toowoomba campus, transforming an older building into Student Central. The project created a modern one-stop shop for students featuring iConnect student services hub, Bounce Hub Cafe, collaborative and quiet study environments, computer-based study areas, student kitchenette, and the campus library on Levels 2 and 3. The refurbishment was designed to enhance student experience at the heart of the campus and provide a welcoming environment for engagement.Officially opened in March 2022 by Member for Groom Garth Hamilton MP.
UniSQ Toowoomba W Block
Construction of W Block, an academic building at the University of Southern Queensland Toowoomba campus. The building forms part of the university's ongoing infrastructure development to support education and training programs at the founding campus in Australia's largest inland city.
Thiess Park Upgrade
Completed upgrade of Thiess Park including children's play equipment, bike mania track, double-sided ball wall, gazebo, pathways, and fenced dog off-leash area with agility course. The park forms part of the Thiess Park Linear Corridor and features connecting pathways, drinking fountains, and recreational facilities serving the local community.
Retirement Village (86 Units) - Single Storey
86-unit single-storey retirement village providing aged care accommodation and community facilities for seniors in the Toowoomba region.
2,656 residents of Darling Heights are employed, from a labour force of 2,810. Unemployment sits at 5.4%, with participation at 61.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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 workforce in the suburb of Darling Heights is highly educated, featuring strong representation in vital service industries and an unemployment rate of 5.4%, according to aggregated statistical district information from AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,656, while the jobless rate stood 1.5% higher than the Regional Qld figure of 3.9%, and the labor participation rate trailed the regional standard (61.7% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld). Census returns indicate that a minor 5.2% of the working population operated from home, though this figure should be interpreted in light of COVID-19 containment measures.
The primary employment fields for local workers are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. The locality shows a distinct concentration in health care & social assistance, where the employment proportion is 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, building trades are underrepresented, accounting for only 5.7% of the workforce in the suburb of Darling Heights compared to 10.1% across Regional Qld. Although local jobs are present, a comparison of the Census working population against the local population suggests a large portion of residents travel outside the area for employment. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader statistical regions, the past 12 months saw the workforce contract by 8.4% and total employment drop by 10.4%, leading to a 2.0 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Regional Qld recorded a minor employment increase of 0.1% and workforce growth of 0.3%, with a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. Long-term occupational projections from Jobs and Skills Australia (dated May-25) provide further context on future local demand. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce distribution to project future trends. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary widely by industry. Weighting these sectoral projections against the local job profile suggests employment for residents of the suburb of Darling Heights will rise by 6.8% over five years and 14.4% over ten years (this represents a direct mathematical extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Darling Heights is $1,469 a week (about $76,000 a year), with median personal income at $696 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,470 a year against an average of $59,556. 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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Based on consolidated postcode-level ATO records for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Darling Heights registered a median income of $48,470 and an average of $59,556. These figures sit below national benchmarks and compare to median and average values of $53,146 and $66,593 across Regional Qld. Adjusted for a 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current figures are estimated at roughly $53,976 (median) and $66,322 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual earnings in the suburb of Darling Heights are modest, falling between the 27th and 33rd percentiles.
Income distribution data shows that the largest segment, comprising 36.9% of residents (2,091 people), falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, similar to the broader region where 31.7% of households occupy this range. Affordability constraints are pronounced, with households retaining just 84.1% of their income, placing the area in the 34th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Darling Heights had 1,645 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 12% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 45% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,347 a month. Rent absorbs 21.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.2%. 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 mix in the suburb of Darling Heights consisted of 79.7% detached houses and 20.4% other formats (such as townhouses, units, and alternative dwellings), compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other properties across Regional Qld. The homeownership rate in the suburb of Darling Heights lagged behind the Regional Qld average, sitting at 26.1%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (28.8%) or occupied by tenants (45.1%). The median monthly home loan payment was $1,347, which is notably lower than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $320 compared to the regional figure of $345.
On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of Darling Heights are significantly below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also substantially below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Darling Heights counted 1,645 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,808 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 71.7%, consisting of couples with children at 27.4%, couples without children at 29.0%, and single parents at 14.2%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 28.3% of households, with single-person households at 23.9% and group shared homes at 4.3%. The median household size of 2.6 residents exceeds the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.2% of adults in Darling Heights hold a university qualification, including 16.8% with a bachelor degree and 9.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 634 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 941 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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The educational makeup of the area is distinct within the region, as university graduation rates (28.2% of residents aged 15+) exceed the Rest of Qld average of 20.6% and the SA3 area rate of 23.1%, showing a strong local orientation toward tertiary education. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 16.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees (9.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 34.7% of those aged 15 and over holding trade qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (24.4%). Enrolment rates in education are substantial, with 38.6% of the population currently pursuing formal studies.
This total includes 14.0% of residents enrolled in tertiary programs, 10.5% in primary schools, and 6.9% attending secondary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Darling Heights reaches 28 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 710 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 analysis identifies 28 active stops servicing the suburb of Darling Heights, utilizing bus networks. These stations are connected to 4 distinct routes, delivering a combined 708 passenger journeys weekly. Transit accessibility is rated favorably, with residents living an average of 251 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the area's residential profile, the majority of workers travel outside the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the principal method of travel at 91%. Household car ownership stands at an average of 1.4 vehicles. A low 5.2% of residents worked from home, according to 2021 Census data, which may reflect the influence of COVID-19 conditions.
Transit service frequency averages 101 journeys daily across the route network, representing approximately 25 departures weekly per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
68.7% of residents in Darling Heights report no long-term health condition. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 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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The suburb of Darling Heights presents notable health concerns based on mortality metrics and the frequency of chronic illnesses, with typical health issues observed across youth and senior cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low at roughly 51% of the population (~2,879 people). Mental health conditions and asthma were identified as the most frequent diagnoses, affecting 9.6 and 8.5% of the population, respectively, while 68.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Health profiles among working-age individuals are generally typical.
The area has 13.3% of its population aged 65 and over (753 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld level of 20.4%. Health outcomes for seniors show some difficulties, though national comparisons align closely with general population cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.5% of Darling Heights residents were born overseas and 27.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (24.3%) and English (23.5%). 3.5% 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 Darling Heights displays a higher degree of cultural diversity than most regional residential areas, with 30.5% of the population born outside Australia and 27.1% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 50.4% of residents. The most pronounced deviation from regional norms is in the Other category, which represents 3.6% of the population compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld. Looking at ancestral origins, the three largest groups in the suburb of Darling Heights are Australian (24.3%), English (23.5%, which is lower than the regional baseline of 29.6%), and Other (16.7%, which is higher than the regional baseline of 6.9%).
There are also notable concentrations of other heritages: German background represents 5.9% of the population (versus 4.7% regionally), Indian background represents 4.0% (versus 0.7%), and Filipino background represents 2.1% (versus 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Darling Heights is 29, younger than 96% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 40.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 29, the suburb of Darling Heights has a much younger profile than Regional Qld at 41 and the national average of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, the suburb of Darling Heights has a larger proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (21.5%) but fewer people aged 55 - 64 (7.5%). This concentration of 25 - 34 year-olds is higher than the national share of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, this 25 to 34 age bracket has increased from 19.1% to 21.5% of the population. In contrast, the 65 to 74 group has shrunk from 8.2% to 6.9%, and the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 13.8% to 12.6%.
Projections for 2041 point to significant demographic shifts in the suburb of Darling Heights, with the 25 to 34 group expected to grow the most at 47%, adding 576 residents to reach a total of 1,795, while the 15 to 24 group is projected to increase by a modest 4% (48 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Darling Heights
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 | Oct 2025 10 months ago all 6 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 Oct 2025. | ||
| 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 — 49 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,157 at the 2021 Census → 5,669 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 (SAL30809). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.