Chart Color Schemes
This analysis uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, which can materially differ from Statistical Areas (SA2) even when sharing the same name.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
est. as @ -- *
2021 Census | -- people
Curious about local property values? Filter the chart to assess the volume and appreciation (including resales) trends and regional comparisons, or scroll to the map below view this information at an individual property level.
Find a Recent Sale
Sales Detail
Deebing Heights has an estimated 5,919 residents, up from 3,960 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,959 people, or 49.5%. Growth has averaged 9.2% a year over five years, faster than 97% of areas nationally. 546 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 85.0% of that increase. That puts 520 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.
Detail
According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader regional ABS demographic updates and post-Census address validations, the suburb of Deebing Heights has an estimated population of approximately 5,919 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,959 people (49.5%) compared to the 3,960 people recorded in the 2021 Census. The updated figure builds upon an estimated resident population of 5,407 determined from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 546 validated new addresses logged following the Census. With a population density of 520 persons per square kilometer, the locality maintains ample physical space alongside capacity for ongoing expansion.
The 49.5% increase recorded by the suburb of Deebing Heights outpaced the 9.5% national benchmark as well as state figures, establishing it among the fastest-growing locations across the region. Inward interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 85.0% of recent population additions, while overseas migration and natural increase also delivered positive contributions. Projections for the suburb of Deebing Heights utilise 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 figures pegged to a 2022 baseline, supplemented beyond 2032 or across uncovered areas by 2023 Queensland State Government SA2 projections based on 2021 data. Because state models lack age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch applies cohort distributions derived from 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 benchmarks. Over the projected 16 years, the suburb of Deebing Heights is anticipated to deliver outstanding demographic expansion that ranks within the upper 10 percent nationwide, with aggregated SA2 estimates indicating an influx of 7,699 persons to 2041, representing an overall rise of 121.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
668 new dwellings have been approved in Deebing Heights over the past five years, an average of 133 a year. That places the area in the 96th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 22 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 169 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 94% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 235, 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.
Detail
Statistical building consent data evaluated by AreaSearch indicates that residential development in Deebing Heights has averaged approximately 133 new dwelling approvals per annum, accumulating to an estimated 668 residences across the last 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, local planning authorities have registered 235 dwelling consents. Backed by solid demand that supports property values, dwelling additions have averaged 2.3 new residents annually per home between FY-21 and FY-25, alongside an average residential construction value of $409,000. Underlining the area's predominantly residential character, non-residential building approvals stand at $1.6 million for the ongoing financial year.
Per capita residential building consents in Deebing Heights exceed the Greater Brisbane benchmark by 186.0%, providing prospective purchasers with broader selection. This volume of building approvals substantially exceeds national norms, demonstrating heightened developer commitment. In terms of housing stock composition, approvals consist of 94.0% detached dwellings alongside 6.0% townhouses or apartments, reinforcing a low-density urban footprint that appeals to buyers prioritising standalone housing. Generating approximately one approval for every 25 people, the locality exhibits the clear dynamics of an emerging growth corridor. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, future residential expansion is slated to lift the local population by 7,187 residents through to 2041. Although current construction pipelines are matching projected demand reasonably well, continued population inflows may lead to tighter market conditions for inbound buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Deebing Heights
Loading development applications…
| Lodged | Address | Description | Type | Distance | Status |
|---|
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 Deebing Heights, worth an estimated $4 million. A further 43 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $46 billion. 24 are already under construction and 16 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.
Detail
Local capital works, master-planned developments, and public works programs represent major catalysts for regional performance and community growth. AreaSearch has identified 12 key infrastructure and development initiatives influencing the immediate district, highlighted by HB Land Bellevue Estate, Ripley Valley Master Planned Community, Moremac South Place Development, and Deebing Creek Sewer Infrastructure.
Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.
INFRASTRUCTURE SEARCH
Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.
Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
HB Land Bellevue Estate
47.41-hectare residential community at gateway to Ripley Valley. Lot sizes 375m2 to 1,236m2. Positioned near transport corridors and future infrastructure.
Ferndale Estate Ripley
A residential house and land estate within the Ripley Valley Priority Development Area (PDA) in south-east Queensland. The estate offers family-oriented lots and homes within one of Australia's fastest-growing greenfield corridors, approximately 45 minutes south-west of Brisbane and 15 minutes from Springfield. Ripley Valley PDA is planned to ultimately accommodate up to 48,750 dwellings and 131,000 residents.
Stockland Botanica
Stockland Botanica is a masterplanned community of about 252 hectares in Deebing Heights within the Ripley Valley Priority Development Area. The project will deliver more than 2,000 homes for around 6,000 residents together with parks, open space, future community facilities and a planned state school. Construction continues across multiple residential stages with ongoing subdivision works, park delivery and Grampian Drive upgrades.
Deebing Creek Sewer Infrastructure
A $3.5 million trunk sewer works package delivered by Stockland and Moremac under the Queensland Government's Catalyst Infrastructure Fund, servicing the south-west precinct of the Ripley Valley Priority Development Area near Deebing Heights. The works comprised more than 2km of deep trunk sewer, large stormwater culverts and a footbridge over Deebing Creek, unlocking an estimated 4,500 future residential lots across Stockland's Botanica and Moremac's South Place masterplanned communities. The works formed part of a wider $39.3 million enabling infrastructure package alongside a Ripley Road upgrade.Land releases at Botanica have progressed steadily on a monthly basis since early 2025, indicating the enabling sewer infrastructure is now in service.
Ripley Road Upgrade
The Ripley Road Upgrade is a joint state and local infrastructure project duplicating the road corridor from two to four lanes between the Cunningham Highway and Centenary Highway. Stage 1 focuses on the critical corridor section connecting through Monterea Road and Fischer Road to service growing masterplanned communities. The scope includes signalised intersections, dedicated on-road cycling lanes, active transport shared paths, and trunk stormwater upgrades.
Monterea Ripley Estate
Monterea Ripley is a master-planned residential community in the Ripley Valley Priority Development Area featuring house and land lots, open parklands, and community recreation space. The estate is delivered in multiple stages with civil works and home construction actively progressing close to the Ripley Town Centre.
Ripley Valley Master Planned Community
A 4,680-hectare Priority Development Area (PDA) in Ipswich's western growth corridor, approximately 5km south east of the Ipswich CBD, planned to deliver 48,750 dwellings for a population of up to 131,000 by 2066. Development Approval has been secured for Stage 2 of Ripley Town Centre, adding 9,000sqm of retail and lifestyle space including the first ALDI supermarket at Ripley, a pub, and a new community hub, with construction expected in 2027. In May 2026, Stockland opened Providence Town Centre in South Ripley, anchored by Coles, serving the growing South Ripley community.A Queensland Government catalyst loan of 4.6 million dollars is funding a new 800-metre arterial road section, intersection and culvert, enabling an estimated 577 million dollars in housing construction. Planning is also underway for a new Ripley Valley-White Rock state school targeted for 2028, with construction due to begin in late 2026. The PDA is being delivered by multiple developers across its precincts and is assessed by Ipswich City Council against the EDQ Development Scheme.
AVJennings Cadence Estate
AVJennings Cadence is a master-planned masterplanned residential community located in Ripley, Queensland, comprising approximately 450 residential homesites. The estate features an extensive central community park, sporting facilities, dedicated cycle paths, and walkable links connecting to the Ripley Town Centre. Civil works and multi-stage residential building construction remain actively underway.
2,382 residents of Deebing Heights are employed, from a labour force of 2,435. Unemployment sits at 2.2%, with participation at 62.9%. 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, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 4,793, about 81% 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.
Detail
Local workforce figures compiled by AreaSearch indicate an unemployment rate of 2.2% across Deebing Heights, supported by strong representation within core public and essential services sectors. As of March 2026, employed residents count 2,382 individuals, with the local jobless rate tracking 2.2% lower than the 4.3% reported for Greater Brisbane, while labour force participation stands at 62.9% relative to the metropolitan level of 70.1%. At the time of the Census, 12.7% of employed locals indicated working from home, reflecting conditions influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for resident workers are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Public administration & safety shows a distinct concentration locally, employing residents at 2.4 times the broader regional proportion. Conversely, the professional & technical sector accounts for 4.3% of workers compared to the 8.9% regional benchmark. Comparing Census resident worker numbers against local job counts indicates that local employment capacity remains comparatively limited. AreaSearch assessment of regional ABS and SALM metrics shows that over a 12-month timeframe, the local labour supply contracted by 3.1% and total employment fell by 3.0%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. Over the same span, Greater Brisbane registered a 3.2% increase in employment, a 3.4% rise in the labour pool, and a 0.1 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context for future workforce requirements across Deebing Heights, projecting overall Australian employment to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with varying trajectories across industries. Extrapolating these sector-based rates against the area's current industry composition indicates potential local employment expansion of 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (representing an unadjusted weighting model that excludes localized population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Deebing Heights is $2,225 a week (about $116,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,093 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,439 a year against an average of $70,211. 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.
Detail
ATO figures aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place taxpayer income levels in the suburb of Deebing Heights above the Australian benchmark. Within the suburb of Deebing Heights, taxpayers record a median income of $61,439 and an average income of $70,211, contrasting with Greater Brisbane metrics of $58,236 and $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $68,418 for median earnings and $78,187 for average earnings as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings place Deebing Heights between the 79th and 85th percentiles across the country.
Bracket analysis shows 45.6% of residents (2,699 individuals) earning within the $1,500 - 2,999 band, compared with 33.3% across the wider region. Accommodation costs absorb 15.7% of earnings, yet healthy income levels maintain disposable earnings at the 79th percentile, positioning the suburb in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Deebing Heights had 1,305 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 52% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 12% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,800 a month, a total housing cost higher than 81% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 16.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
Detail
Census records indicate that standalone separate houses comprised 99.2% of residential structures in Deebing Heights, with semi-detached homes, units, and other dwellings making up the remaining 0.8%, whereas Greater Brisbane recorded 73.5% separate houses and 26.5% medium-to-high density housing. Outright home ownership stood at 12.1%, trailing the metropolitan level, while properties with a mortgage accounted for 51.5% and rental tenure represented 36.3%. Typical housing expenditure included a median monthly mortgage payment of $1,800 and a median weekly rental rate of $370, which sat below the Brisbane metro benchmarks of $1,863 and $380 respectively.
On a nationwide basis, local monthly mortgage repayments track lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents remain below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Deebing Heights counted 1,305 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,951 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 47% are couples with children, more than in 92% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 15% 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.
Detail
Family units constitute 82.1% of local households, led by couples with children at 47.1%, followed by couples without children at 21.7% and single-parent households at 12.4%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 17.9%, comprising 14.9% single-person homes and 3.0% group living situations. With an average of 3.0 people per dwelling, typical household occupancy exceeds the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.0% of adults in Deebing Heights hold a university qualification, including 15.3% with a bachelor degree and 3.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 33.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 675 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.
Detail
Higher education qualifications in Deebing Heights sit below metropolitan figures, with 21.0% of the population aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 30.5% throughout Greater Brisbane, pointing to scope for broader credential attainment. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications comprise 15.3%, postgraduate degrees represent 3.4%, and graduate diplomas account for 2.3%. Technical and trade credentials are widespread, with 47.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational awards, consisting of 33.0% certificate-level qualifications and 14.1% advanced diplomas. Active participation in study is pronounced across the community, with 34.6% of the resident population currently enrolled in educational programs.
Breaking down this cohort, primary school attendees comprise 13.8%, secondary students represent 8.9%, and tertiary students make up 5.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
Schools Detail
Getting around Deebing Heights means driving: households keep an average of 1.8 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
Transport Stops Detail
73.7% of residents in Deebing Heights report no long-term health condition. 3.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
Detail
Health and vitality measures in Deebing Heights align closely with national standards according to AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality rates, exhibiting typical condition frequencies across both younger and older cohorts, alongside extensive private health insurance coverage extending across approximately 55% of all residents (~3,256 people). Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 9.8% and 8.9% of residents respectively, whereas 73.7% of the population reported experiencing no chronic health issues, exceeding the Greater Brisbane figure of 69.2%. Working-age health outcomes remain broadly standard, while seniors aged 65 and over constitute 4.6% of the community (272 people), below the 15.0% metropolitan proportion.
Health measures among older residents outperform national benchmarks, achieving higher relative standings than the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Deebing Heights is largely Australian-born, at 85.8% of residents, with 9.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.3%) and English (27.6%). 3.1% 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.
Detail
Cultural diversity markers in Deebing Heights track below national averages, with Australian-born residents accounting for 85.8% of the community, Australian citizens comprising 91.6%, and 91.0% speaking only English within their households. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, claimed by 49.0% of local residents. The most noticeable variation is within the Other religious classification, which represents 1.1% locally versus 1.3% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding parental ancestry, the three primary heritage backgrounds reported in Deebing Heights are Australian at 31.3% (well above the regional 23.2% mark), English at 27.6%, and Scottish at 6.8%.
Other ancestral backgrounds show varying representation, including German ancestry at 6.1% (compared to 4.2% regionally), New Zealand ancestry at 1.0% (matching the regional 1.0%), and Samoan heritage at 0.7% (relative to 0.9% across the region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Deebing Heights is 28, younger than 98% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 31.1% 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.
Detail
The demographic structure of Deebing Heights is heavily weighted towards growing families. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 indicate that children and youth (0 - 24) comprise 43.1% of residents compared to 31.8% in Greater Brisbane, whereas seniors and retirees (65+) account for 4.6% against a regional benchmark of 15.0%. The median age is estimated at 28, softening from 29 at the 2021 Census, standing 8 years younger than the Greater Brisbane Census median of 36 and well below the Australian Census median of 38. Among age segments, residents aged 45 - 64 have reduced their presence from 18.2% at the Census to an estimated 16.3%.
A key shift occurred as the 25 to 34 bracket dropped from 19.8% to an estimated 16.6% while the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 15.9% to 19.5%, indicating existing households maturing in place rather than external turnover. Looking to 2041, younger cohorts (0 - 24) are anticipated to absorb 2,947 new residents (a 116% rise) to total 5,498, while the sharpest relative growth will occur among seniors and retirees (65+), surging 229% to reach 896.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Deebing Heights
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — 546 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,960 at the 2021 Census → 5,919 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 (SAL30821). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.