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Deception Bay has an estimated 21,002 residents, up from 19,573 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,429 people, or 7.3%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. 300 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 49.0% of that increase. That puts 1,080 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 evaluation of ABS demographic estimates for the wider region, alongside updated addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the population of the suburb of Deception Bay is calculated to be approximately 21,002 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,429 residents (7.3%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 19,573 individuals. This shift is deduced from the resident population of 20,926, which AreaSearch estimated after analyzing the June 2025 release of ERP figures by the ABS, plus an extra 300 validated new addresses since the Census date.
Such a population size results in a density ratio of 1,080 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical averages across locations evaluated by AreaSearch. The suburb of Deception Bay's 7.3% expansion since the census puts it within 2.0 percentage points of the national average (9.3%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth in the locality was mainly propelled by interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 49.0% of overall population increases during recent periods, though all growth drivers, including overseas migration and natural growth, registered positive contributions. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 serving as the baseline. For any SA2 regions lacking this information, and for years after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government for SA2 regions, published in 2023 and based on 2021 statistics, are used. Note that these state-level projections omit age bracket divisions; consequently, where applied, AreaSearch adjusts growth weightings proportionally in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 statistics) for each age cohort. Looking ahead at demographic patterns, population growth exceeding the median of national areas is anticipated, with the suburb of Deception Bay projected to expand by 3,540 residents by 2041 according to aggregated SA2-level forecasts, which translates to a total gain of 16.5% over the 16 years.
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694 new dwellings have been approved in Deception Bay over the past five years, an average of 138 a year. That places the area in the 82nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 167 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 78% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 184, 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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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval statistics compiled from statistical area data, the suburb of Deception Bay has seen approximately 138 dwellings obtain development approval annually, with an estimated 694 residential units approved over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 169 during the current FY-26. Given an average of 1.1 individuals moving to the area per year for each dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the market appears well balanced between supply and demand, fostering stable conditions, with new properties built at an average value of $322,000.
Furthermore, $6.3 million in commercial approvals have been documented this financial year, which highlights the area's residential profile. New construction activity consists of 78.0% detached houses and 22.0% medium and high-density dwellings, reinforcing the area's suburban character with a high proportion of family residences suited to buyers wanting space. With approximately 74 people per approval, the suburb of Deception Bay displays the characteristics of a developing area. Demographic projections indicate the suburb of Deception Bay will add 3,464 residents up to 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Current building rates seem aligned with future demand, encouraging stable market conditions without generating excessive price pressure.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Deception Bay, worth an estimated $380 million. A further 109 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $24.2 billion. 39 are already under construction and 40 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Few elements impact local real estate dynamics as much as modifications to infrastructure, major developments, and local planning projects. In total, 30 projects have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the local area. Significant initiatives include the First Nations Elders Housing Project, the Deception Bay Road Upgrade (Bruce Highway to Park Road), the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan - South East Queensland, and the Peninsula Power Sports Complex, with the list below highlighting those expected to hold the greatest local relevance.
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Peninsula Power Sports Complex
Multi-sport facility featuring AFL, rugby league, and soccer fields with grandstands, clubhouse facilities, training fields, and associated parking. Designed to serve the growing northern peninsula population.
First Nations Elders Housing Project
Construction is well underway on a 75-home social and affordable housing development for First Nations people. The project will deliver 53 one-bedroom and 22 two-bedroom apartments with culturally appropriate design, communal facilities, accessible dwellings, sustainable features, landscaping and public art to support ageing in place and strengthen community connections.
Deception Bay Road Duplication (Bruce Highway to Park Road)
Planned duplication of the last remaining 3.3-kilometre two-lane section of Deception Bay Road, between the Bruce Highway interchange and the Park Road/Lipscombe Road intersection in Deception Bay, north of Brisbane. The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads completed planning for the corridor, with a preferred planning layout finalised following community consultation rounds in late 2021 and again from November 2022 to January 2023. The layout provides a four-lane median-divided arterial road, signalised and upgraded intersections at Priests Road, Krause Street and Warroo Drive, new service roads to consolidate property access, fauna fencing, a new signalised pedestrian crossing between Park Road/Lipscombe Road and Tallagon Court, eight bus stops, and off-road active transport pathways including about 6.5 kilometres of new shared path and 2.6 kilometres of upgraded path.A fauna overpass linking the northern and southern sections of Freshwater National Park can be included subject to future funding. Around 21,000 vehicles use this section each day. The upgrade would complete the dual-carriageway link across the full 9-kilometre length of Deception Bay Road and provide a seamless transition from the completed $163 million Bruce Highway - Deception Bay Road interchange upgrade. Planning was fully funded by the Queensland Government at $2.24 million (Investment ID 1552273). Timeframes for detailed design and construction depend on future funding commitments and competing statewide priorities; no construction funding or delivery timeline has been committed.
Proximity Estate
Proximity Estate is a 25-lot boutique residential subdivision in Deception Bay, in the City of Moreton Bay, developed by Advanced Property Solutions across approximately 2.02 hectares. The estate comprises vacant land lots from 580m2 to 654m2 alongside house and land packages, with a significant proportion marketed as Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and dual-key/dual-occupancy homes targeting NDIS participant demand in South East Queensland. Civil works including bulk earthworks, roadworks, stormwater drainage and services were carried out through 2023-2025, with land now titled and sold out; house construction on individual lots continues under project marketer B.E Property.The estate sits in the northern growth corridor to Brisbane, close to schools, medical centres and Deception Bay Marketplace.
Dawn on Deception
38-lot house-and-land subdivision by CBM Property in Deception Bay. The project delivers new local streets, serviced lots and turnkey homes. DA covers reconfiguring 1 lot into 39 lots with subsequent operational works (eg landscaping). Marketing shows 38 new homes; sales activity indicates delivery is underway with completion targeted in 2025.
Joseph Crescent Residential Subdivision
35-lot residential subdivision on 3.28ha waterfront site near Deception Bay foreshore. Mix of lot sizes from 400sqm to 1700sqm with one existing dwelling retained. Development includes new dedicated 16m road access via Joseph Crescent. Despite significant community opposition (80+ petition signatures), received council approval in 2019.
Market Square Stage 2
A multi-million-dollar refurbishment and expansion of Market Square Deception Bay, adding a full-line 3,850 sqm market-style Coles supermarket, Liquorland, refurbished Choice The Discount Store, H Cafe & Bar, and more specialty retailers. This adds to the established offering of a full-line Woolworths supermarket, Dan Murphy's, a medical precinct anchored by Smart Clinics, IQ Radiology, Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology, and Snap Fitness, over 40 specialty stores, cafes, restaurants, takeaway eateries, casual dining, and a Play & Learn Child Care Centre.The centre now comprises approximately 21,150 sqm of retail space with over 830 car spaces.
Joseph Crescent Community Space (Deception Bay Community Facility)
A community hub created on the former DPI Fisheries site featuring a new community facility with meeting spaces, kitchenette, amenities, pathways, and car parks. Stage 1 (completed August 2022) includes the main building and accessibility features. Stage 2 planned to include playground equipment, BBQ areas, outdoor gathering spaces, and landscaping. The facility is leased to Redcliffe Environmental Forum and serves as a hub for environmental education and community gatherings with indigenous cultural displays.
8,854 residents of Deception Bay are employed, from a labour force of 9,585. Unemployment sits at 7.6%, with participation at 56.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 17,913, about 85% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Deception Bay supports a balanced labor force spanning white and blue collar jobs, with essential services industries well represented, an unemployment rate of 7.6%, and an estimated job growth rate of 2.9% over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 8,854 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 3.3% higher than the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.3%, indicating potential for betterment, and workforce participation is substantially lower (56.5% compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane). Census records show a low 9.8% of residents worked from home, though the effects of COVID-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
Primary employment sectors for local residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area displays a clear employment specialization in health care & social assistance, with its share of jobs reaching 1.2 times the regional benchmark. On the other hand, professional & technical services employ only 3.0% of local workers, which is below the 8.9% recorded in Greater Brisbane. The heavily residential suburb seems to offer restricted employment opportunities within its borders, as shown by comparing the Census count of the working population to the resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data compiled from broader statistical areas, the 12-month period experienced an employment increase of 2.9% alongside a labor force expansion of 3.7%, leading to a rise in the unemployment rate of 0.7 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.2%, the labor force grow by 3.4%, and the unemployment rate rise by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context on prospective future demand in the suburb of Deception Bay. These forecasts, which span five and ten-year intervals, have been matched with the local workforce profile to project growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the growth trajectories vary widely across different industry sectors. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local employment distribution suggests employment for residents should rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighted extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
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Median household income in Deception Bay is $1,270 a week (about $66,000 a year), with median personal income at $620 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,554 a year against an average of $54,549. 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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According to AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Deception Bay registered a median income of $48,554 among taxpayers, with the average income at $54,549. This sits below the national average and compares to figures of $58,236 and $72,799 across Greater Brisbane respectively. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would stand at approximately $54,070 (median) and $60,746 (average) as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census statistics, household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of Deception Bay all fall between the 14th and 18th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution figures show the largest segment comprises 30.5% of local taxpayers (6,405 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which aligns with broader regional trends where 33.3% of taxpayers are in the same bracket. Affordability pressures for housing are serious, with only 80.3% of income remaining, placing the area in the 15th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Deception Bay had 7,120 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 4% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 40% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $325 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 25.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing types in the suburb of Deception Bay, as measured in the most recent Census, consisted of 84.2% houses and 15.8% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative housing), compared to Brisbane metro's breakdown of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the home ownership rate in the suburb of Deception Bay matched the Brisbane metro level of 25.7%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with mortgages (34.5%) or renting (39.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment for the locality was far below the Brisbane metro average at $1,517, whereas the median weekly rent was recorded at $325, compared to Brisbane metro averages of $1,863 and $380.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Deception Bay are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are significantly below the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Deception Bay counted 7,120 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,640 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up the majority at 70.2% of all households, consisting of 25.8% couples with children, 24.9% couples without children, and 18.0% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 29.8%, with single person households representing 26.5% and group households making up 3.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 residents is slightly below the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.4% of adults in Deception Bay hold a university qualification, including 8.7% with a bachelor degree and 1.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 87% of areas nationally. A further 33.5% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 4,627 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 929 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 locality presents educational hurdles, with university qualification levels (11.4%) falling far below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This situation represents both a difficulty and an opening for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.7%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.4%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.3%). Vocational and technical training is common, with 43.4% of residents aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (33.5%). Enrolment in education is remarkably high, with 28.9% of residents currently participating in formal study. This comprises 11.2% in primary schools, 9.5% in secondary schools, and 2.7% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Deception Bay reaches 49 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 990 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 49 active transit stops within the suburb of Deception Bay, which consist of bus services. These stops are connected by 3 separate routes, which combine to offer 993 weekly passenger journeys. Transit accessibility is classified as good, with residents living an average of 246 meters from the nearest stop. Because this is a predominantly residential suburb, most working residents commute elsewhere, and cars remain the primary method of travel at 90%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.4 per household. A comparatively low 9.8% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements).
Transit service frequency averages 141 journeys per day across all active routes, which translates to approximately 20 weekly journeys for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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58.0% of residents in Deception Bay report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 95% of areas nationally. 9.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.3 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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Significant health issues are apparent across the suburb of Deception Bay, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality statistics and chronic condition prevalence, with various health issues impacting both younger and older cohorts, and the rate of private health insurance coverage is extremely low at approximately 49% of the total population (~10,253 people). This compares to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are mental health challenges and arthritis, affecting 11.5% and 10.3% of residents respectively, while 58.0% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
Residents of working age face notable health difficulties, with higher rates of chronic conditions. The area has 21.1% of residents aged 65 and over (4,431 people), which exceeds the 15.1% share in Greater Brisbane. Senior health indicators present some difficulties, with national rankings generally matching those of the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Deception Bay is largely Australian-born, at 79.6% of residents, with 7.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.9%) and Australian (27.5%). 4.8% 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 Deception Bay was found to have lower levels of cultural diversity, with 85.0% of residents holding citizenship, 79.6% born in Australia, and 92.2% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, representing 49.7% of the local population, compared to 47.8% recorded across Greater Brisbane. Regarding parent birthplaces, the three largest ancestry groups in the suburb of Deception Bay are English, representing 29.9% of the population, Australian, representing 27.5% of the population, and Scottish, representing 7.2% of the population. In addition, there are distinct variations in the proportions of other ethnic groups: Samoan is highly overrepresented at 2.1% of the population (compared to 0.9% in the wider region), New Zealand at 1.4% (compared to 1.0%), and Maori at 1.8% (compared to 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Deception Bay is 40. 22.9% 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 of 40 years in the suburb of Deception Bay is much higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 36, and slightly above the national average of 38 years. In comparison with Greater Brisbane averages, the 75 - 84 cohort is highly over-represented (7.8% locally), whereas the 25 - 34 year age group is under-represented (10.6%). Post-2021 Census statistics show that the 75 to 84 age cohort has expanded from 5.9% to 7.8% of the population, while the 5 to 14 cohort has dropped from 13.9% to 13.1%.
Population projections for 2041 suggest major demographic transitions for the suburb of Deception Bay. Spearheading this change, the 75 to 84 cohort is projected to expand by 53% (868 people), climbing from 1,638 to 2,507. This demographic aging is highlighted by the fact that residents aged 65 and older represent 59% of the expected growth. Conversely, the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age groups are projected to see population contractions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Deception Bay
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 13 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 300 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (19,573 at the 2021 Census → 21,002 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 (SAL30819). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.