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Douglas (Townsville - Qld) has an estimated 8,156 residents, up from 7,780 at the 2021 Census — a change of 376 people, or 4.8%. That puts 927 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 Douglas (Townsville - Qld) has an estimated population of approximately 8,156, established via AreaSearch evaluation of broader regional ABS updates alongside validated new addresses post-Census. Comparing this against the 7,780 people documented at the 2021 Census reveals a rise of 376 people (4.8%). The figure builds upon an assessed resident count of 8,151 derived from the June 2025 ABS ERP figures, accompanied by 18 validated new addresses recorded after the Census benchmark. Consequently, population density stands at 926 persons per square kilometer, tracking closely with the broader baseline levels assessed by AreaSearch.
Moreover, the 4.8% post-census expansion recorded in the suburb of Douglas (Townsville - Qld) sits within 2.4 percentage points of the 7.2% registered across the SA4 region, underscoring sound demographic momentum. Incoming international migration served as the primary demographic driver, accounting for roughly 80.0% of total recent population additions. Projections compiled by the ABS/Geoscience Australia (issued in 2024 using 2022 baseline figures) are utilised by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. In instances where SA2 areas lack coverage or extend beyond 2032, AreaSearch incorporates Queensland State Government SA2 modeling published in 2023 from 2021 benchmarks. Because these state figures omit age cohort breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 using 2022 benchmarks). Under these projected demographic trajectories, the suburb of Douglas (Townsville - Qld) is positioned among the top 10 percent of regional Australian locations for growth, anticipated to expand by 5,458 persons up to 2041 according to combined SA2 projections, representing an overall 16-year surge of 66.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
29 new dwellings have been approved in Douglas (Townsville - Qld) over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 0.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 2, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Evaluation of statistical area ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that Douglas averages roughly 5 approved residential dwellings annually, culminating in approximately 29 homes over the previous 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 2 approvals have been documented. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the area saw an average intake of 4.3 new residents per constructed dwelling each year, showing that incoming demand substantially outpaces building additions, which routinely fuels asset value growth and buyer competition. Furthermore, newly approved residences carry an average construction value of $741,000—exceeding regional benchmarks and signaling higher-tier residential development.
Alongside this, commercial approvals have reached $187.9 million during this financial year, demonstrating robust non-residential building activity. In comparison to Rest of Qld, building generation in Douglas is considerably subdued, sitting 87.0% below the per-capita regional benchmark. This constrained delivery pipeline typically bolsters values and buyer interest across the established property stock. Activity also tracks below nationwide figures, pointing to supply constraints and an established urban footprint. In addition, approved residential development has consisted entirely of separate houses, preserving the neighbourhood's open character and catering to buyers seeking standalone properties. Notably, the share of detached homes being planned exceeds the 85.0% recorded at Census, highlighting persistent appetite for conventional housing despite broader densification trends. The presence of 3274 people for each dwelling approval reinforces the quiet, low-volume development setting. According to the latest quarterly forecasts from AreaSearch, Douglas is projected to expand by 5,453 residents by 2041. If residential construction volumes remain at current levels, local housing delivery could fall behind population influx, creating heightened buyer competition and supporting property value appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Douglas (Townsville - Qld)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Douglas (Townsville - Qld), worth an estimated $7.02 billion. A further 33 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.15 billion. 14 are already under construction and 6 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and health & medical. 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and civic planning initiatives play an essential role in shaping community growth. In total, AreaSearch has identified 16 key projects with expected local impacts. Primary undertakings include the Townsville University Hospital Expansion, TropiQ - Townsville Tropical Intelligence and Health Precinct, North Queensland Simulation Park (NQ SPARK), and Stage One: James Cook University Residential Development Program, with the most pertinent projects highlighted below.
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Townsville University Hospital Expansion
A major staged expansion of Townsville University Hospital under the Queensland Government's Hospital Rescue Plan, delivering at least 165 new overnight beds, additional operating theatres, an expanded Emergency Department, and a rooftop integrated helipad. Stage 1A features a new two-storey building on the Eastern Campus and a North Block refurbishment, with Stage 1 fast-tracked for completion by 2028. Early works, including a multi-storey carpark delivered by Hutchinson Builders, are progressing alongside campus upgrades.
TropiQ - Townsville Tropical Intelligence and Health Precinct
A 442-hectare tropical intelligence and health precinct valued at 5.9 billion dollars, developed jointly by James Cook University, Townsville Hospital and Health Service, and Townsville City Council. Located adjacent to Townsville University Hospital and Lavarack Barracks, the precinct integrates world-class tropical research, health innovation, and defence simulation. Ongoing components include major expansions to the Townsville University Hospital, the NQ Spark defence simulation facility, a Technology Innovation Complex, and extensive residential and commercial development programs.
Stage One: James Cook University Residential Development Program
Stage One of the JCU Residential Development Program will deliver approximately 250-300 dwellings across 16 hectares at the north-west entry of the TropiQ Precinct, Douglas. In partnership with Townsville City Council, JCU has allocated 100 hectares within its campus master plan for mixed-density residential development, prioritising housing for critical workers, social housing and Defence personnel, with options for students, aged care and retirement living. At full build-out, the precinct could accommodate up to 10,000 residents.
Kirwan Health Campus Expansion
A 45.2 million dollar expansion and redevelopment of the Kirwan Health Campus. The project includes a new two-story facility and refurbishment of existing buildings to expand outpatient pre-natal and post-natal care (midwifery) and oral health services. It also involves upgrading the existing car park and installing technology for TeleHealth services.
Kirwan Health Campus Expansion
A 45.2 million dollar expansion of the Kirwan Health Campus involving the construction of a new two-storey Green Star-rated building and refurbishment of existing facilities. The project doubles the capacity for oral health services and significantly expands pre-natal and post-natal midwifery clinics. Key features include a new chiller plant, a 120-bay car park, and upgraded TeleHealth infrastructure to support clinical services for the growing North Queensland population.
Douglas Water Treatment Plant Clarifiers Upgrade
The project involved the installation of two new clarifiers at the Douglas Water Treatment Plant to double the number of clarifiers, enhancing water treatment capacity during tropical weather events and providing additional water security for Townsvilles growing population. The new infrastructure treats 950 litres per second through Module 3 and 1100 litres per second through Module 4.
Riverside Ridge Estate
A residential land estate offering premium house lots with panoramic views from Ross River to Magnetic Island, located near James Cook University, Townsville Hospital, and major shopping centres, with stages providing up to 115 lots ranging from 439m2 to 1105m2.
Willowbank Estate
Residential land estate by Parkside Land on Willowbank Drive at the top end of Kirwan, adjacent to the Tropics Golf Club and Willows golf course precinct, within the City of Townsville. The estate integrates over 50 hectares of formal and informal parkland with an extensive network of bike, walking, and bushland hiking trails, plus cricket fields, a basketball court, and children's playgrounds. A new limited land release is being brought to market, with the developer's official estate page confirming a premium elevated position offering mountain views.Expressions of interest are open for the new stage after the estate's earlier release sold out.
4,621 residents of Douglas (Townsville - Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 4,724. Unemployment sits at 2.2%, with participation at 66.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,456, about 91% 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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A highly qualified workforce characterizes Douglas, marked by a substantial concentration in essential services and an unemployment rate of merely 2.2%, according to AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, 4,621 locals are employed, and the jobless rate sits 1.7% under the 3.9% observed across Regional Qld. Labor force participation stands at 66.8%, broadly comparable to Regional Qld's 64.2%. Census figures indicated that a modest 5.1% of workers operated from home, though this period coincided with Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, as well as education & training.
Specialization in health care & social assistance is particularly pronounced, with its workforce share measuring 1.7 times the regional baseline. Conversely, construction represents just 3.7% of local employment against 10.1% across the wider region. While local jobs exist, comparison of the Census working population against local resident counts indicates substantial outward commuting among the workforce. Aggregated data from broader statistical areas, analyzed by AreaSearch using SALM and ABS information, reveals that over the twelve months leading to March 2026, both the labour force and employment levels fell by 2.0%, which kept the unemployment rate relatively unchanged. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% rise in employment and a 0.3% increase in the labour force, while unemployment grew by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts beginning in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding potential future demand within Douglas. These projections, which span five and ten year periods, have been overlaid on the local employment profile to estimate future growth patterns. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Douglas's employment composition, local employment is anticipated to grow by 7.2% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, though this calculation represents a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Douglas (Townsville - Qld) is $2,025 a week (about $105,000 a year), with median personal income at $771 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,919 a year against an average of $64,913. 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 Douglas shows a median taxpayer income of $54,919 and an average of $64,913 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is lower than average on a national basis, contrasting with Regional Qld's median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $61,158 (median) and $72,287 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 67th percentile ($2,025 weekly), while personal income sits at the 43rd percentile.
Income brackets indicate 39.0% of the population (3,180 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, reflecting patterns seen the surrounding region where 31.7% similarly occupy this range. After housing, 85.2% of income remains for other expenses and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Douglas (Townsville - Qld) had 2,489 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 11% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 52% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,633 a month. Rent absorbs 17.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the residential landscape in Douglas consisted of 84.6% detached houses and 15.4% other dwelling types including apartments, townhouses, and alternate formats, contrasting with 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings throughout Regional Qld. Outright home ownership stood at 18.1%, lagging the regional benchmark, while 29.7% of properties were mortgaged and 52.2% were occupied by renters. Typical monthly mortgage payments sat at $1,633, below the Regional Qld figure of $1,655, whereas median weekly rent was $360 compared to $345 regionally. On a nationwide level, Douglas presents monthly mortgage commitments noticeably below the $1,863 Australian norm, alongside rental costs below the national $375 standard.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Douglas (Townsville - Qld) counted 2,489 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of living arrangements at 65.2% of households, comprising 28.9% couples with children, 25.7% childless couples, and 8.7% lone parents. Non-family living situations account for the other 34.8%, split between single-person dwellings at 21.5% and share houses at 13.2%. The typical household accommodates 2.6 people, slightly above the 2.5 person average recorded across Regional Qld.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.5% of adults in Douglas (Townsville - Qld) hold a university qualification, including 24.5% with a bachelor degree and 8.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 17.2% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 429 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 963 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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Tertiary qualification rates in Douglas substantially exceed wider regional figures, as 35.5% of people aged 15+ hold a university degree, compared to 20.1% across the SA4 region and 20.6% throughout Rest of Qld. This solid academic foundation positions local residents well for professional and knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees account for 24.5%, postgraduate awards represent 8.0%, and graduate diplomas make up 3.0%. Additionally, vocational training is widespread, with 25.4% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, divided into advanced diplomas (8.2%) and certificates (17.2%). A substantial 47.4% of the population is actively engaged in studies, reflecting exceptional academic engagement.
Of those studying, 28.4% attend higher education institutions, 7.4% are in primary schooling, and 6.5% are enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Douglas (Townsville - Qld) reaches 30 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 680 services a week. The typical home sits about 270 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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Douglas is served by 30 public transit stops accommodating local bus connections. A network of 5 distinct routes operates across these stops, generating 679 weekly services in total. Local transit access is rated favorably, with residents averaging 269 meters from their closest stop. Being a predominantly residential district, outward commuting is standard; private vehicles account for 90% of travel, while cycling comprises 2%. Average motor vehicle ownership is 1.6 per household. In addition, 5.1% of residents worked from home at the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19 settings.
Bus operations provide an average of 97 daily trips across the combined route network, translating to roughly 22 departures each week for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
74.5% of residents in Douglas (Townsville - Qld) report no long-term health condition. 2.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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General health metrics for Douglas display positive tendencies, with AreaSearch findings on health conditions and mortality rates aligning closely with Australian averages. The incidence of common medical conditions across older and younger cohorts matches standard benchmarks, while private health insurance adoption slightly outpaces the standard SA2 level, encompassing roughly 53% of the community (~4,316 people). Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, documented at 7.1% and 9.1% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 74.5% of residents reported having no diagnosed chronic illnesses, outpacing the 67.6% recorded in Regional Qld.
The working-age population maintains robust general health with low chronic ailment rates. Furthermore, individuals aged 65 and over make up 8.9% of residents (725 people), well under the 20.3% regional benchmark, with broader health metrics tracking near nationwide standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.6% of Douglas (Townsville - Qld) residents were born overseas and 21.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (24.5%) and English (23.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Douglas sits well above standard regional levels, with 26.6% of residents born abroad and 21.3% speaking a non-English language in their households. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 48.4% of residents. A notable divergence appears in the Other category, which represents 1.6% locally compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld. Looking at parental heritage, the three most common ancestries across Douglas are Australian at 24.5%, English at 23.9% (below the 29.6% regional standard), and Other at 11.5%. Distinct variations in other cultural backgrounds are also present: Indian ancestry accounts for 5.4% locally (against 0.7% regionally), Sri Lankan represents 0.6% (versus 0.1%), and South Australian stands at 0.5% (equal to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Douglas (Townsville - Qld) is 26, younger than 100% of areas nationally. 49.4% 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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Douglas features a youthful demographic profile heavily oriented toward pre-family age groups. AreaSearch August 2026 data shows that 44.2% of the local population consists of children and young adults aged 0 - 24, compared to 29.6% in Regional Qld, while residents aged 65+ account for 8.9% against a 20.4% regional share. The median age is an estimated 26 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census result and 15 years younger than the Regional Qld median of 41 from that same Census, where the Australian median was 38. The most visible demographic shift since the Census occurred among adults aged 25 - 44, who grew from 27.9% to an estimated 30.4% of the community.
This cohort of young to middle aged adults is projected to drive the strongest expansion by 2041, increasing by 2,222 (90%) to reach 4,701.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Douglas (Townsville - Qld)
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 5 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated 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 — 18 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,780 at the 2021 Census → 8,156 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 (SAL30871). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.