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Darra has an estimated 4,262 residents, up from 4,098 at the 2021 Census — a change of 164 people, or 4.0%. That puts 767 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 reviews of ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region, alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the resident population of the suburb of Darra is estimated to be approximately 4,262 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 164 people (4.0%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 4,098 people. This shift is determined from the resident population of 4,262, calculated by AreaSearch through analysing the latest ERP data release from the ABS (June 2025) and an extra 29 validated new addresses since the Census date.
Such a population count results in a density ratio of 766 persons per square kilometer, which aligns relatively closely with averages observed across other areas evaluated by AreaSearch. Growth in the local population was mainly propelled by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 67.0% of the overall population gains in recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions not represented in this dataset, and for years after 2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, published in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are implemented instead. It is worth noting that these state-level projections do not segment by age categories; therefore, when they are applied, AreaSearch adjusts growth weights proportionally to match the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Factoring in these expected demographic transitions, a population growth rate exceeding the national area median is anticipated, with the area projected to expand by 462 persons by 2041 according to compiled SA2-level forecasts, representing an overall increase of 10.8% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
111 new dwellings have been approved in Darra over the past five years, an average of 22 a year. That is 5.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 21 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 24% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 3, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approval statistics, mapped from statistical area records, the suburb of Darra has averaged approximately 22 residential property approvals each year, with a total of 111 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 3 thus far in FY-26. With a mean of only 0.1 people annually relocating to the area for each home built during the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, offering purchasers more options while supporting the potential for demographic growth to surpass projections, while new dwellings are built at a mean value of $410,000—slightly above the regional benchmark—indicating a focus on high-quality construction.
Furthermore, $34.2 million in commercial building approvals have been logged in the current financial year, pointing to strong local corporate investment. Recent construction activity consists of 24.0% detached houses and 76.0% medium and high-density housing. This emphasis on higher-density residential developments creates more economical entry points and accommodates downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This marks a clear transition from the area's current housing stock (which is currently 89.0% houses), signaling a dwindling supply of developable land and reflecting evolving lifestyles along with the demand for more varied, economical housing alternatives. With approximately 163 people per approval, the suburb of Darra represents a low density area. Looking ahead, the suburb of Darra is projected to add 462 residents by 2041 (utilising the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch). At the current pace of development, the supply of new housing is expected to easily satisfy demand, creating favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially underpinning population growth that outpaces current projections.
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 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Darra, worth an estimated $370 million. A further 54 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10.9 billion. 13 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and retail. 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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Very few elements can shape an area's trajectory as much as shifts in local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning initiatives. In total, 21 projects have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the locality. Significant developments include Connectwest Industrial Park, Darra Mixed-Use Development, Ipswich Motorway Upgrade: Rocklea to Darra (Remaining Sections), and Darra Mixed-Use Commercial, with the list below detailing those expected to hold the greatest relevance.
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Darra Mixed-Use Development
Five-storey mixed-use proposal across two buildings on a 1,707sqm triangular site. Ground floor for eight retail shops, two offices and a food and drink outlet, with caretaker accommodation above select shops. Upper levels include rooming accommodation and 12 residential units with a basement providing about 31 car spaces. Application is in progress with Brisbane City Council (Code assessable, Stage/Decision: Referral).
Connectwest Industrial Park
Charter Hall, via its Charter Hall Prime Industrial Fund (CPIF), is developing a circa $350 million logistics estate on a 17.5-hectare former brickworks site at 99 Harcourt Road, Darra. The estate targets approximately 100,000 square metres of GLA across modern warehouse and office facilities with B-Double access, generous hardstand, a mix of on-grade and recessed docks, and 24/7 operations permitted subject to Council approval. Bulk earthworks are completed and the site is being actively pre-leased.The project is adjacent to the previously delivered Connectwest Industrial Estate (home to Australia Post, Goodman Fielder and Cascade) and is targeting a 5 Star Green Star rating. The site is positioned at the junction of the Ipswich and Centenary Motorways, 12 kilometres southwest of the Brisbane CBD.
Ipswich Motorway Upgrade: Rocklea to Darra (Remaining Sections)
Planning for the remaining sections of the Ipswich Motorway upgrade between Rocklea and Darra (Stages 2 and 3). This includes the upgrade of the Oxley Road Interchange (Stage 2) and the widening of the remaining motorway section from Oxley Road to the Centenary Motorway at Darra (Stage 3). The project aims to improve safety, capacity, and flood immunity across the Oxley Creek floodplain. While Stage 1 was completed in 2021, Stages 2 and 3 remain in the planning and business case phase with no construction funding committed as of mid-2026.
Darra Mixed-Use Commercial
A mixed-use development featuring 9 buildings and 56 units. The development will showcase a mix of industrial, showroom, office, and storage spaces.
Oxley Priority Development Area
A 19-hectare Priority Development Area on the former Oxley Secondary College site, 11km southwest of Brisbane CBD. The Songbird Oxley estate delivers a residential community within a bushland setting, including detached house and land lots, terrace homes, retirement and ageing-in-place accommodation, a childcare centre and a community centre. The Rockpool aged care facility (150 beds) opened in early 2025, affordable housing lots are tenanted, and Honeycombes Property Group commenced construction of 34 terrace homes in December 2025.The community centre is targeted for construction commencement in July 2026.
Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre Entertainment Precinct
Cinema, dining and entertainment precinct extension to Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre including 6-storey building with cinema, community use and retail tenancies. Features additional gross floor area including multi-screen cinema, gym, dining and entertainment precinct, and rebuilt community centre. Designed by Blight Raynor.
Arabella Townhomes
Arabella is a residential development of 170 three and four-bedroom double-storey townhomes adjacent to protected bushland in Oxley, Brisbane. The master-planned project features resort-style amenities including a swimming pool, barbecue area, and resident lounge.
Verandah Estate
Newest residential estate in Seventeen Mile Rocks featuring contemporary homes on large blocks (875sqm+) surrounded by trees and nature. Estate includes building covenants ensuring homes are designed in harmony with natural environment. Features permanent ridge top reserve and bushwalking tracks to Rocks Riverside Park.
2,343 residents of Darra are employed, from a labour force of 2,461. Unemployment sits at 4.8%, with participation at 70.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,361, about 173% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 Darra possesses a skilled labor pool, with a strong presence in essential services sectors, an unemployment rate of 4.8%, and an estimated job growth rate of 10.4% over the preceding year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,343 local residents are employed, with the unemployment rate tracking 0.5% higher than the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.3%, while workforce participation matches the Greater Brisbane average of 70.4%. According to Census records, a moderate 16.5% of residents worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions should be taken into account.
The primary employment industries for local residents are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. The locality displays a particularly high concentration in manufacturing, with its employment share reaching 1.7 times the regional benchmark. In contrast, the professional & technical sector is less represented at 7.5% compared to the regional average of 8.9%. With 2.0 workers for each resident, as recorded at the Census, the area acts as an employment hub, hosting more jobs than it does working residents and drawing in staff from surrounding areas. Based on AreaSearch's assessment of SALM and ABS statistics, aggregated from broader statistical regions, the 12-month timeframe saw employment expand by 10.4% while the labour force expanded by 9.4%, leading to a decrease in unemployment by 0.9 percentage points. This diverges from Greater Brisbane, where employment grew by 3.2%, the labour force grew by 3.4%, and unemployment ticked up by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 can provide additional perspective on prospective future demand in the suburb of Darra. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local employment profile to project growth trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of growth vary significantly across different industrial sectors. Applying these industry-specific forecasts to the employment profile of the suburb of Darra indicates that local jobs should grow by 6.2% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (please note that this is a basic weighted projection for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Darra is $1,560 a week (about $81,000 a year), with median personal income at $700 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,737 a year against an average of $56,497. 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 AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode-level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Darra recorded a median income of $49,737 and an average income of $56,497. This sits below the national average and compares to figures of $58,236 and $72,799 across Greater Brisbane, respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would stand at approximately $55,387 (median) and $62,915 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census records, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Darra all rank moderately, placing between the 28th and 38th percentiles.
The figures show that the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the most common, accounting for 35.9% of residents (1,530 people), which matches the broader region where this cohort similarly accounts for 33.3%. Pressures on housing affordability are significant, with only 83.4% of income remaining, which ranks at the 39th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Darra had 1,451 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 2% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 43% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,500 a month. Rent absorbs 22.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential dwelling types in the suburb of Darra, as measured at the most recent Census, consisted of 88.8% detached houses and 11.3% other home types (semi-detached, units, 'other' dwellings), compared to the Brisbane metro distribution of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other home types. At the same time, the rate of home ownership in the suburb of Darra was consistent with the Brisbane metro rate, standing at 25.8%, with the remaining properties either under mortgage (31.1%) or occupied by tenants (43.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment for the area was significantly lower than the Brisbane metro average at $1,500, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $350, compared to Brisbane metro rates of $1,863 and $380 respectively.
Nationally, mortgage payments in the suburb of Darra are notably lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Darra counted 1,451 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 21% couples without children. 25% 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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Family households represent the majority of homes at 70.3%, consisting of 31.3% couples with children, 21.3% couples without children, and 14.7% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 29.7% of homes, with single person households representing 25.1% and group households making up 5.1% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.7 people is slightly larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.3% of adults in Darra hold a university qualification, including 18.7% with a bachelor degree and 5.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 738 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,026 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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At 26.3%, the proportion of residents with university qualifications in the suburb of Darra is slightly lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%, with this small difference pointing to a reasonable level of educational competitiveness. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 18.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees (5.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 30.7% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (20.8%). Participation in schooling is notably high, with 30.5% of residents actively enrolled in formal education.
This proportion includes 9.5% attending primary school, 7.3% attending high school, and 6.3% undertaking university or higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Darra reaches 31 stops on 96 routes, timetabled for about 3,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 270 m from its nearest stop. Trains 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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Analysis of public transit options indicates there are 31 active passenger transit stops located within the suburb of Darra, consisting of a combination of train stations and bus stops. These transit points are serviced by 96 distinct routes, which together provide 3,142 weekly passenger journeys. Transit accessibility is classified as good, with residents generally situated 265 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the area is mostly residential, the majority of working residents travel outward for employment—the private car remains the primary mode of transit at 80%, while 13% travel by train.
Household vehicle ownership averages 1.3 cars per home. Approximately 16.5% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census; this may reflect COVID-19 related conditions). Transit service frequency averages 448 journeys per day across all active routes, which translates to roughly 101 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.3% of residents in Darra report no long-term health condition. 6.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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 demonstrate relatively positive trends for residents of the suburb of Darra, with AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality indices and medical conditions showing patterns that broadly track national benchmarks, along with a typical rate of standard medical conditions observed across younger and older demographics, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low at approximately 50% of the population (~2,113 people). This compares to 55.8% for Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area were found to be mental health concerns and asthma, affecting 9.2 and 7.0% of residents, respectively, while 71.3% of the population reported being free of any chronic medical conditions compared to 69.2% for Greater Brisbane.
Health profiles for the working-age cohort are generally standard. Residents aged 65 and over make up 15.6% of the population (664 people). Health profiles for seniors are above average, with national percentiles aligning closely with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
41.8% of Darra residents were born overseas and 44.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 85% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (18.1%) and Australian (17.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Darra registers a high level of cultural diversity, with 41.8% of the population born outside Australia and 44.5% communicating in a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in the suburb of Darra is Christianity, representing 45.1% of residents. However, the most distinct religious concentration is in Buddhism, which accounts for 9.6% of the population, which is considerably higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.0%. Regarding ancestry (the birthplace of parents), the three most represented backgrounds in the suburb of Darra are English, accounting for 18.1% of the population, which is significantly below the regional average of 26.8%, Australian, representing 17.5% of the population, which is significantly below the regional average of 23.2%, and Vietnamese, making up 15.0% of the population, which is substantially above the regional average of 0.8%.
Furthermore, there are clear variations in the proportion of other ethnic backgrounds: Samoan is notably overrepresented at 2.1% of the suburb of Darra (compared to 0.9% across the region), Polish at 1.2% (compared to 0.5%) and Lebanese at 1.1% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Darra is 36. 26.3% 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 median age in the suburb of Darra is 36 years, matching the Greater Brisbane average of 36 while being slightly below the national average of 38 years. The 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 9.8% compared to Greater Brisbane, whereas the 15 - 24 age group is less common at 11.4%. In the years since 2021, the 65 to 74 demographic has increased from 8.3% to 9.8% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has risen from 3.3% to 4.5%. On the other hand, the 25 to 34 age bracket has fallen from 17.5% to 14.9%.
Demographic projections for 2041 point to notable changes for the suburb of Darra. The 75 to 84 age bracket is anticipated to rise substantially, growing by 150 people (78%) from 191 to 342. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 58% of the total population growth, showing the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, both the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age groups will experience decreases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Darra
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 5 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 29 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,098 at the 2021 Census → 4,262 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 (SAL30812). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.