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Dayboro has an estimated 2,590 residents, up from 2,376 at the 2021 Census — a change of 214 people, or 9.0%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 64.0% of that increase. That puts 179 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Dayboro has an estimated population of around 2,590, according to AreaSearch assessments that combine broader ABS population updates with new addresses validated since the Census. When compared to the 2021 Census tally of 2,376 people, this represents an expansion of 214 people (9.0%). This shift is derived from the resident population figure of 2,503 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside 12 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. With a density ratio of 179 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Dayboro offers substantial living space and opportunities for future growth.
The locality has exhibited solid demographic momentum over the previous decade, achieving a 1.9% compound annual growth rate that exceeded the wider SA3 area. Interstate migration served as the principal driver of this expansion, accounting for approximately 64.0% of recent population additions, though natural growth and overseas migration also provided positive contributions. For individual SA2 boundaries, AreaSearch utilises ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, while applying Queensland State Government SA2 projections (released in 2023 from 2021 data) for non-covered areas and horizons extending past 2032. Because the state-level figures omit age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch incorporates proportional growth weightings sourced from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 using 2022 data) across each demographic band. In light of these anticipated demographic transitions, population growth in the suburb of Dayboro is projected to track slightly underneath the median of locations reviewed by AreaSearch, with aggregated SA2-level figures anticipating an addition of 249 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 6.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
38 new dwellings have been approved in Dayboro over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 3.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 6, broadly in line with 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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An analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that Dayboro averages approximately 7 new residential approvals each year, accumulating an estimated 38 homes over the past 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 6 approvals have been documented. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 2.9 people per year entered the community per new residence constructed, demonstrating healthy demand that underpins local property values. Newly approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $588,000, which sits slightly above regional benchmarks and highlights a trend toward premium builds. Meanwhile, commercial planning approvals have reached $833,000 during this financial year, pointing to restrained commercial building activity.
Dwelling construction per capita in Dayboro sits at roughly 65% of the Greater Brisbane benchmark and within the 45th percentile across Australia, constraining choices for prospective purchasers while elevating interest in existing housing stock. This below-average national standing underscores the established nature of the locality and suggests potential planning limitations. Furthermore, recent residential creation has consisted exclusively of separate houses, preserving the neighbourhood's traditional low-density footprint and supplying spacious family dwellings. The ratio of an estimated 333 people in the area per dwelling approval underscores a subdued, low-volume development climate. Looking ahead from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Dayboro is projected to gain 162 residents by 2041. Under current construction trajectories, incoming residential supply appears well-positioned to satisfy buyer demand, maintaining supportive purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for expansion beyond 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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Dayboro, worth an estimated $62 billion. A further 111 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $94.7 billion. 45 are already under construction and 45 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local capital spending, strategic developments, and regional planning exercises play a defining role in shaping an area's trajectory. Currently, AreaSearch has identified no active major infrastructure projects with a direct local footprint. Significant regional initiatives include the Waraba Priority Development Area, Moreton Bay Regional Council Planning Scheme, Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP) Interim Amendment No. 1, and Queensland Supergrid South, representing the key surrounding proposals with potential relevance.
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Waraba Priority Development Area
Waraba is Queensland's 36th Priority Development Area, a 2,880 hectare greenfield growth area in the City of Moreton Bay declared on 2 August 2024. Formerly known as Caboolture West, it covers the suburbs of Lilywood, Wagtail Grove, Greenstone, Corymbia and Waraba and is planned to accommodate around 65,000 people in about 25,000 homes and 17,000 jobs over roughly 40 years, including 860 hectares of green space and a fully costed infrastructure plan worth over 2 billion dollars.A 2.4 billion dollar joint Commonwealth-State Infrastructure Activation Fund is supporting delivery of approximately 16,845 homes to mid-2034 within the PDA. The proposed Waraba PDA Development Scheme, which will replace the current Interim Land Use Plan, is on public notification from 18 May to 2 July 2026, with finalisation expected around September 2026; from 18 May 2026, Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) has also taken over development assessment responsibilities from Moreton Bay City Council. Construction is well advanced in Lilywood: Lennium Group's Lilywood Landings estate (705 lots) has delivered its first residents, Stockland's Rivermont (around 2,050 homes across 175 hectares, including a Halcyon over-50s community) began releasing homesites from February 2025 with homes ready to build from early 2026, and AVID Property Group's Vantage Lilywood land lease community (296 homes) started a 17 million dollar clubhouse build in May 2026, with first residents expected in June 2026. Other active developers in the PDA include Baycrown Property Group, Orchard Property Group and KDL Property. State-funded works include a 71 million dollar upgrade of Caboolture River Road (construction 2026, completion 2028) and a 38.5 million dollar wastewater package unlocking the Lilywood suburb, funded under the SEQ City Deal Growth Areas Compact.
Kinma Valley
A masterplanned residential community in Morayfield, Queensland, spanning 234 hectares and designed for up to 2,500 homes and over 6,500 residents. Features a mix of housing types, extensive parklands including a 31-hectare central park, over 6km of walking and cycle trails, 12 local parks, and a $3.5M adventure playground. Acquired by Stockland and joint venture partner Supalai from Lendlease in November 2024. Stages 1-6 are complete, Stages 7-10 are being prepared for registration, and civil works are progressing across Stages 11-21 with bulk earthworks pushing to Stage 28.The Hazelwood Precinct is sold out, while the Delaney Precinct is now selling. Moreton Bay's largest display village, showcasing 34 homes from 17 builders, officially opened at Kinma Valley in February 2026, with a sales and information centre planned to follow.
Kurwongbah Winery and Wellness Retreat
An 85-cabin integrated health and wellness eco retreat with a viticultural twist, including tourist accommodation, a winery with six vineyards, a two-level restaurant with cellar door, a day spa-style health and wellness centre, market gardens, and preservation of koala habitat through replanting and restoration.
Narangba Heights Shopping Centre
Expansion of the Narangba Heights local centre featuring stage one with a full-line Coles supermarket, retail, dining, and commercial spaces. Stage two includes ALDI supermarket, childcare centre, health and fitness facilities, additional food outlets, and mixed-use buildings. The project comprises 12 buildings with increased floor area, parking, and pedestrian connectivity.
Narangba Central Shopping Centre
Narangba Central is a proposed greenfield neighbourhood shopping centre spanning approximately 7,000 sqm. The development is designed to include a full-line supermarket and various specialty retail tenants focusing on food, convenience, and service-based offerings. The project is currently being repositioned to align with shifting regional market demands and commercial requirements. DMA Partners is advising on the redesign, feasibility, and leasing strategy to optimize the centre's operational efficiency and future development potential.
Waraba Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
Essential water supply and wastewater infrastructure delivered by Unitywater to support the Waraba Priority Development Area (formerly Caboolture West). The scope includes a new regional sewage pump station, over 9km of bulk water and wastewater trunk mains, and connecting reservoirs enabling future development for up to 70,000 residents. Construction kicked off in 2024 to support the initial housing stages.
Lilywood Landings Community Facilities
First community facilities in Waraba including a 135-child capacity childcare centre, swim school, services hub, and community meeting spaces. Designed to serve the growing Waraba Priority Development Area with essential family and community services.
Bruce Highway Upgrade - Uhlmann Road to Buchanan Road
The project involves planning to upgrade the Bruce Highway from Uhlmann Road, Burpengary to Buchanan Road, Morayfield. The preferred option includes adding multi-lane, one-way collector-distributor roads on both sides of the highway to separate local trips from through traffic, upgrading the Uhlmann Road and Buchanan Road interchanges, and providing active transport facilities. A second phase of community consultation on the preferred option was completed in late 2025. It aims to meet future traffic growth, reduce congestion, and improve flood immunity.
1,344 residents of Dayboro are employed, from a labour force of 1,396. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 70.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,945, about 75% 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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Statistical area figures compiled by AreaSearch show that Dayboro sustains a capable labour force with substantial presence in core public services and a low unemployment rate of 3.7%. As of March 2026, 1,344 residents are actively working, the local jobless rate sits 0.7% below the Greater Brisbane figure of 4.3%, and the workforce participation rate matches the Greater Brisbane level of 70.1%. Census records indicate that 20.5% of workers operated from home, though this figure reflects the influence of Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors across the resident workforce are construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
Construction demonstrates the highest degree of concentration, capturing a workforce share 1.7 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance holds a smaller footprint locally at 13.8% employment compared to 16.1% regionally. A comparison between the Census working population and resident counts suggests that local job openings remain comparatively restricted. According to AreaSearch evaluations of broader ABS and SALM records, the 12 months to March 2026 saw Dayboro's labour pool shrink by 1.1% and total employment decrease by 0.7%, yielding a 0.5 percentage points drop in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Brisbane recorded a 3.2% rise in employment and a 3.4% expansion in its labour force, alongside a 0.1 percentage points increase in joblessness. Broader industry projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on future labour demand. Over five- and ten-year intervals, national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% and 13.7% respectively, though outcomes vary across sectors. Mapping these national trajectories against Dayboro's sectoral structure suggests local employment gains of 6.5% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, representing a direct weighting calculation for demonstration purposes that excludes localised demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Dayboro is $2,303 a week (about $120,000 a year), with median personal income at $933 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,389 a year against an average of $77,957. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The suburb of Dayboro shows a median taxpayer income of $59,389 and an average of $77,957 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is well above average nationally, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $66,136 (median) and $86,813 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Dayboro, between the 71st and 83rd percentiles nationally.
The data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 31.5% of residents (815 people), aligning with the region where this cohort likewise represents 33.3%. The substantial proportion of high earners (37.2% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout Dayboro. Housing accounts for 14.8% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 83rd percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Dayboro had 785 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 1% apartments. 60% are owned with a mortgage, 10% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 79% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 17.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the local housing mix in Dayboro was dominated by separate houses at 97.4%, with remaining stock consisting of 2.6% other dwellings such as apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative formats, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings in Brisbane metro. Outright property ownership reached 30.0%, substantially exceeding the metropolitan figure, while 59.8% of homes carried a mortgage and 10.2% were rented. Typical monthly home loan payments were $2,167 compared to the Brisbane metro median of $1,863, and weekly rents stood at $410 against the metropolitan average of $380.
On a national level, mortgage commitments in Dayboro sit considerably higher than the Australian benchmark of $1,863, with rental costs also tracking above the national rate of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Dayboro counted 785 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 856 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 87% of areas nationally, against 34% couples without children. 14% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the overwhelming majority of local living arrangements at 83.9%, comprising 43.6% couples with children, 33.5% couples without children, and 6.0% single parent families. Non-family dwellings account for the other 16.1% of households, consisting of lone person households at 14.4% and group households at 1.0%. The community registers a median household size of 2.9 people, exceeding the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.1% of adults in Dayboro hold a university qualification, including 18.6% with a bachelor degree and 3.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 75% of areas nationally. A further 29.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 344 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,046 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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University attainment levels in Dayboro trail the surrounding district, with 25.1% of residents aged 15+ possessing higher education qualifications compared to 30.5% in SA3 area, presenting avenues for future educational and vocational advancement. Bachelor degrees represent the largest tertiary category at 18.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Meanwhile, vocational and trade training is widely held, with 43.5% of residents aged 15+ earning technical credentials, split between certificates (29.1%) and advanced diplomas (14.4%). A significant 33.0% of local residents are actively engaged in formal schooling or studies.
This group comprises 13.2% attending primary school, 10.0% in high school, and 4.4% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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Getting around Dayboro means driving: households keep an average of 2.1 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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67.9% of residents in Dayboro report no long-term health condition. 3.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Evaluations by AreaSearch regarding mortality and illness indicators point to favorable health outcomes across Dayboro. Diagnoses of standard medical issues remain limited across the broader community, even though prevalence rises above national figures in vulnerable, elderly groups. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is substantial, encompassing approximately 58% of the total population (~1,504 people), outpacing the 55.8% recorded across Greater Brisbane. The primary reported health concerns in the locality are mental health issues and arthritis, diagnosed in 8.8 and 8.6% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 67.9% of residents noted having no chronic health ailments, close to the 69.2% benchmark in Greater Brisbane.
Working-age residents display typical health patterns, whereas the cohort aged 65 and over comprises 18.2% of the population (471 people), exceeding Greater Brisbane's 15.0% proportion despite sitting below broader national aging distributions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Dayboro is largely Australian-born, at 84.1% of residents, with 3.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.2%) and Australian (29.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Dayboro sit below broader averages, with Australian-born citizens comprising 84.1% of the community, 90.9% holding citizenship, and 96.5% communicating exclusively in English at home. Christianity constitutes the predominant religious affiliation at 47.6% of residents, which is virtually identical to the Greater Brisbane figure of 47.8%. Ancestry figures based on parental country of birth highlight English as the foremost heritage at 33.2%, notably exceeding the 26.8% regional figure. Australian ancestry follows at 29.2%, also well above the 23.2% regional standard, alongside Scottish ancestry at 10.4%. Other ancestral backgrounds present distinct local patterns: German background accounts for 5.7% (compared to 4.2% regionally), Dutch represents 1.8% (against 1.2%), and French makes up 0.6% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Dayboro is 40. 21.7% 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 age distribution of Dayboro aligns closely with Greater Brisbane, with the most pronounced difference across the four primary age tiers being 8.8 percentage points. The median age is an estimated 40 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census measurement and 4 years above the Greater Brisbane median of 36 at that Census. Since that time, senior cohorts (65+) have expanded from 14.7% to an estimated 18.2% of the population. A notable shift has occurred among younger cohorts: residents aged 5 to 14 dropped from 17.3% to an estimated 15.1%, while those aged 15 to 24 grew from 10.1% to 12.7%, without an incoming influx among younger children.
Looking toward 2041, senior age brackets are expected to generate the bulk of expansion, increasing by 224 residents (47%) to reach 695, while young to middle aged adults, children, and young adults are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Dayboro
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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 12 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,376 at the 2021 Census → 2,590 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 (SAL30816). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.