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Drayton has an estimated 1,893 residents, up from 1,813 at the 2021 Census — a change of 80 people, or 4.4%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. That puts 183 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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According to ABS population adjustments for the region and subsequent addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Drayton contains approximately 1,893 residents as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 80 individuals (4.4%) from the 2021 Census, when the count stood at 1,813 people. This trend is derived from a resident headcount of 1,892, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release and another 24 verified new addresses registered after the Census. With this population level, the density stands at 182 persons per square kilometer, offering ample room per resident and capacity for prospective expansion.
Population gains were mostly propelled by interstate arrivals, which made up roughly 38.0% of the total demographic growth recently, though all factors including overseas immigration and natural increase remained positive contributors. For each SA2 region, AreaSearch adopts the projections published by ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. Where SA2 data is unavailable, or for periods after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and grounded in 2021 numbers are substituted. Because these state-level projections lack age breakdown details, AreaSearch allocates proportional growth weights based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 data) across the respective age cohorts. Factoring in these demographic transitions, the region is projected to experience growth exceeding the median for regional Australia, adding 240 residents by 2041 under aggregated SA2-level modeling, representing an overall expansion of 12.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
79 new dwellings have been approved in Drayton over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That is 8.6 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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ABS building approval statistics compiled from local area data indicate the suburb of Drayton has maintained an average of roughly 15 residential approvals annually, with 79 properties approved over the preceding 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25) and two approvals recorded during FY-26 so far. With an average of only 0.9 new residents per constructed dwelling over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, residential supply is keeping pace with or exceeding local demand, which offers purchasers more alternatives and supports population growth potential beyond standard forecasts, with new properties carrying a mean construction value of $361,000.
In comparison to the Rest of Qld, the suburb of Drayton displays 55.0% greater building approvals per resident, which should provide home buyers with a wide selection, even though construction momentum has cooled lately. Recent approvals consist of 71.0% standalone houses and 29.0% multi-unit dwellings, preserving the local low-density style while prioritizing family-oriented properties for those desiring extra space. There are approximately 151 residents for every residential approval, pointing to a low-density marketplace. Long-term forecasts indicate the suburb of Drayton will add 239 citizens by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly figures from AreaSearch. Looking at established building patterns, incoming housing volume should easily satisfy local requirements, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population increases above current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 64 current infrastructure and development projects close to Drayton, worth an estimated $4.36 billion. 16 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training 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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Local performance is heavily shaped by developments in regional infrastructure, major works, and urban planning. AreaSearch has tracked 14 developments in total that are expected to influence the local area. Principal works include South Street Industrial Precinct, Essence Estate Cotswold Hills, Prime Industrial Development at 29 Croft Crescent, and Ladbroke Grove Estate, with the list below outlining the projects of greatest significance.
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Ladbroke Grove Estate
Exclusive acreage estate offering 12 large lots ranging from 4,039sqm to 4,558sqm (approximately 1 acre each) for residential development in the serene outskirts of Darling Heights. Located just 10 minutes from the Toowoomba CBD, this estate combines tranquil countryside living with modern convenience. Each expansive lot provides the perfect canvas for crafting bespoke residences with space for gardens, outdoor entertaining, and pools. The estate is thoughtfully designed to offer a tranquil escape while maintaining easy access to schools, shops, and major employment hubs.
Platz Street - Wuth Street Intersection Upgrade
Black Spot-funded road safety project to improve intersection safety through installation of footpath improvements, traffic islands, enhanced signage and line-marking improvements. The project aims to reduce crash risk and improve safety for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians at this intersection.
Kearney West Estate
A master-planned residential estate comprising 350 lots across 8 stages in Kearneys Spring, Toowoomba. Stages 1-4 are fully sold with civil construction complete. Stage 5 (34 lots, 540-977m2) is approved but on hold pending Ergon Energy lowering high-voltage underground cables to allow construction of a new roundabout at West Street, Handley Street and Cadel Evans Drive. Remaining stages 6-8 are yet to be released. All lots feature levelled building pads, reticulated sewerage, underground power, NBN connectivity, landscaped detention basins, and pedestrian links to Carly Hibberd Park.
Baker Street Cycleway
Upgrades to cycling and walking facilities along Baker Street at Darling Heights, linking the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) with Luck Street. The project includes on-road bicycle lanes, a shared path for cyclists and pedestrians, priority crossings with speed control devices, and pedestrian refuge crossings. Stage 1 covers USQ Ring Road to Platz Street with on-road lanes and a northern side shared path to Luck Street, extending the 40km/h speed zone. Stage 2 will add missing footpath connections on the southern side between Platz Street and Luck Street.A coordinated bus stop design with shared pedestrian and cyclist crossing is also included. The project is part of the Principal Cycle Network Plan and jointly funded by Toowoomba Regional Council and Queensland Government through the Cycle Network Local Government Grants. Consultation closed November 2024 with feedback currently being reviewed. Construction funding has not yet been confirmed and the project may be completed in multiple stages over several years.
Essence Estate Cotswold Hills
A residential subdivision by Homecorp Property Group featuring Stages 1-4 with 363 lots completed and Stages 5-10 with additional 170 lots proposed. Total estimated value of $38.5 million across all stages.
Glenvale Town Centre
A 6.06-hectare master-planned mixed-use precinct designed to serve the expanding Toowoomba community. The development is anchored by a full-line Woolworths supermarket with an innovative e-commerce hub. The centre includes specialty retail, fast food outlets, a 7-Eleven service station, a tavern, and essential services such as medical facilities, childcare, and indoor sports spaces. It is estimated to create over 700 jobs during construction and operation.
Prime Industrial Development at 29 Croft Crescent
Premium 2.449 hectare industrial development site in the 7SD Business Park, Harristown, holding Development Approval for 40 high clearance industrial warehouse units ranging from 150sqm to 499sqm with mezzanine options. Zoned Low and Medium Impact Industry under the Toowoomba Regional Council Planning Scheme, the site sits close to Anzac Avenue and the Gore Highway, giving direct access to the Darling Downs and South-West Queensland regions. The property was taken to market by Colliers Toowoomba via Expressions of Interest closing 8 May 2025, with the buyer able to utilise the existing DA or pursue alternate industrial uses including single-user occupation or further subdivision, subject to council approval.
Mission Australia Toowoomba Social and Affordable Housing
A $150 million development delivering 185 social and affordable housing units across four apartment buildings of five to six storeys in Newtown, Toowoomba. Comprising 89 social housing dwellings and 96 affordable housing dwellings, the project is led by Mission Australia Housing with financing from Palisade Investment Partners and support from the Queensland Government under its Securing Our Foundations Housing Plan. Construction commenced April 2025 with completion expected mid-2027.
963 residents of Drayton are employed, from a labour force of 1,020. Unemployment sits at 5.6%, with participation at 63.5%. 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 2,287, about 121% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The workforce in the suburb of Drayton features strong representation in essential service sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.6%, based on aggregated local statistics compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, there were 963 employed local residents, with the unemployment rate sitting 1.7% higher than the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, while labor force participation aligned closely with the Regional Qld figure of 64.3%. Census returns show a minor 5.2% share of the workforce operating from home, though the influence of coronavirus restrictions during that period should be taken into account.
The primary employment sectors for local citizens are healthcare & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Conversely, the mining sector is less prominent locally, employing only 1.4% of the workforce in the suburb of Drayton compared to 3.6% across Regional Qld. A ratio of 1.0 workers per resident at the time of the Census indicates a strong local employment base. AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from the region show that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the local workforce shrank by 7.6% while overall employment fell by 9.3%, pushing the unemployment rate up by 1.8 percentage points. Conversely, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1% and its workforce grow by 0.3%, resulting in a minor 0.1 percentage point increase. National employment forecasts from May-25 published by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding prospective labor demand in the suburb of Drayton. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely across different fields. Applying these industry projections to the local employment distribution suggests that employment in the suburb of Drayton will expand by 6.4% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for specific local demographic changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Drayton is $1,362 a week (about $71,000 a year), with median personal income at $707 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,003 a year against an average of $60,211. 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.
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Aggregation of the latest ATO postcode statistics from the 2023 financial year indicates that taxpayers in the suburb of Drayton recorded a median income of $49,003 and a mean income of $60,211. These figures sit below the national benchmarks and compare to median and average sums of $53,146 and $66,593 throughout Regional Qld. Adjusted for Wage Price Index inflation of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $54,570 for median earnings and $67,051 for average earnings as of March 2026. According to Census records, local household, family, and individual earnings reside in modest brackets, ranking between the 25th and 29th percentiles.
The largest income bracket contains 32.2% of the population earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (representing 609 residents), matching regional trends where 31.7% fall into this range. Housing affordability constraints are substantial, with only 84.1% of earnings remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 25th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Drayton had 723 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 73% detached houses and 15% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $290 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,400 a month. Rent absorbs 21.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential configurations in the suburb of Drayton at the last Census consisted of 73.3% separate houses and 26.7% alternative dwellings such as townhouses, units, and other structures, compared to 76.4% separate houses and 23.6% alternative dwellings across Regional Qld. The rate of home ownership in the suburb of Drayton lagged the regional benchmark at 28.6%, with the remaining properties being paying off a mortgage (29.2%) or occupied by tenants (42.2%). Median monthly home loan repayments stood at $1,400, while median weekly rental costs were $290, which are lower than the Regional Qld averages of $1,655 and $345.
On a national level, mortgage costs are notably below the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are similarly below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Drayton counted 723 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 75% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 66.3% of all households in the area, consisting of 23.4% couples with children, 28.0% couples without children, and 12.1% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 33.7%, with single-person households representing 28.0% and group households making up 5.8% of the total. The average household occupancy of 2.4 residents is slightly below the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.7% of adults in Drayton hold a university qualification, including 12.4% with a bachelor degree and 4.5% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 76% of areas nationally. A further 32.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 188 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 932 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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Educational outcomes show room for development, with university attainment rates at 18.7%, notably below the Australian national rate of 30.4%. This highlights both an area of need and a potential target for local educational programs. Bachelor degrees represent 12.4% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 41.8% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.0% and certificates at 32.8%. Enrolment levels are high, with 30.2% of the local population engaged in academic study.
This cohort comprises 9.4% in primary school, 7.5% in high school, and 4.8% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Drayton reaches 18 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 150 services a week. The typical home sits about 340 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of transit networks shows 18 operational transit stops in the suburb of Drayton, consisting of various bus options. These locations are serviced by 2 unique routes, which provide a combined total of 147 passenger trips weekly. Transit connectivity is favorable, with residents living an average of 335 meters from their nearest stop. Since it is mostly a residential community, a majority of workers travel outside the area, and private vehicles remain the primary transit mode at 96%. Households own an average of 1.5 cars. A minor 5.2% share of workers work from home, based on the 2021 Census, which could reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Transit schedules show an average frequency of 21 services daily across the network, which equates to about 8 trips per week for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.4% of residents in Drayton report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 75% of areas nationally. 5.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 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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The suburb of Drayton experiences notable health difficulties based on AreaSearch evaluations of death rates and the frequency of ongoing illnesses, which are somewhat common across younger and older demographics alike, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low at roughly 51% of the population, representing about 966 individuals. The most prevalent health issues recorded were asthma and arthritis, which affect 9.7% and 9.3% of residents respectively, whereas 65.4% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.6% throughout Regional Qld. Health issues are noticeable among the working-age cohort, which exhibits higher rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and older account for 18.9% of the population (representing 357 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld proportion of 20.4%. Senior citizens display better than average health profiles, ranking higher nationally than the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Drayton is largely Australian-born, at 86.7% of residents, with 9.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (30.2%) and English (27.6%). 5.5% 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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Cultural diversity is below average in the suburb of Drayton, where 87.7% of the population are citizens, 86.7% were born within Australia, and 90.1% communicate solely in English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 59.6% of residents in the suburb of Drayton, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental birthplace, the three most common backgrounds reported in the suburb of Drayton are Australian at 30.2% of the population, English at 27.6%, and Irish at 8.3%. Certain other heritages show elevated local representation, with German ancestry at 6.9% (compared to 4.7% regionally), Aboriginal ancestry at 5.5% (compared to 3.9% regionally), and Dutch ancestry at 1.4% (compared to 1.1% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Drayton is 36. 33.1% 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.
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The median age of 36 in the suburb of Drayton sits below the Regional Qld median of 41 and is also slightly lower than the national median of 38 years. Relative to Regional Qld, the 15 to 24 demographic is highly represented at 16.9%, while the 5 to 14 age group is less common at 9.7%. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 14.7% to 16.2% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 4.7% to 6.1%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 demographic decreased from 11.1% to 9.7%, and the 45 to 54 bracket fell from 11.4% to 10.3%.
Population models indicate the age profile of the suburb of Drayton will change significantly by 2041, with the 25 to 34 demographic expected to grow by 98 residents (32%) from 306 to 405, while the 15 to 24 age bracket is projected to shrink by 13 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Drayton
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 24 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,813 at the 2021 Census → 1,893 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 (SAL30876). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.