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East Innisfail has an estimated 1,774 residents. That puts 1,314 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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Following an examination of ABS population updates for the wider region and new address datasets validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of East Innisfail has an estimated population of 1,774 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 17 people (1.0%) relative to the 2021 Census, which registered 1,757 residents. This demographic change is calculated from a resident population of 1,761, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 release of ERP data alongside address validation updates after the Census. The resulting population density stands at 1,314 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio found across national locations analysed by AreaSearch.
Gains in the local population were mostly driven by overseas migration, which made up approximately 79.0% of the total population increases in recent times. AreaSearch utilises SA2 area projections sourced from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as their baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, or for periods extending past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (based on 2021 numbers) are used instead. Because these state-level projections lack breakdowns by age, AreaSearch distributes growth across age cohorts by applying weightings from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 baseline data). Looking at long-term trends, the suburb of East Innisfail is projected to experience a demographic contraction, with the overall population shrinking by 60 persons by 2041 under this model. Conversely, some specific age cohorts are expected to expand, particularly the 75 to 84 bracket, which is forecast to rise by 20 people.
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Residential construction in East Innisfail is exceptionally quiet, averaging fewer than one home approval each year, totaling 3 dwellings across the five-year period. This minimal level of building activity is common in rural locations where housing requirements remain low and construction is naturally constrained by local market demand and existing infrastructure. Because the volume of approvals is so small, individual building proposals can have a disproportionate effect on annual growth rates and comparative statistics. Compared to the Rest of Qld, East Innisfail has a substantially lower volume of building approvals, and its overall development trend is also far below the national average.
Given that population forecasts indicate a steady or shrinking residency, East Innisfail is likely to experience decreased pressure on housing demand, which should prove advantageous for prospective home buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 30 current infrastructure and development projects close to East Innisfail, worth an estimated $4.16 billion. 12 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and environmental & disaster management. 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 planning policies. AreaSearch has identified no projects that are expected to influence the immediate area. Major regional initiatives include the Draft Far North Queensland Regional Plan 2025, the North Queensland Super Hub, the North and Far North Queensland REZs, and the Queensland National Land Transport Network Maintenance, with the most relevant ones detailed in the list below.
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Bruce Highway Cairns Southern Access Corridor Stage 3 - Edmonton to Gordonvale
The $535 million Bruce Highway Cairns Southern Access Corridor Stage 3 upgraded and duplicated 10.5km of the Bruce Highway between Edmonton and Gordonvale - the busiest two-lane section between Brisbane and Cairns. Delivered by the HSA Group joint venture (John Holland, Seymour Whyte and AECOM), works included new signalised intersections, bridges at Wrights Creek and Stoney Creek, the 141-metre Menmuny Overpass south of Maitland Road, 4.7km realignment of the Queensland Rail North Coast Line, replacement of 11km of cane rail, and a dedicated 10km off-road cycleway named in honour of local cyclist Luke Azzopardi.The project opened to motorists in August 2023 with minor works finalised in December 2023. Funded 80:20 by the Australian and Queensland governments, it supported an average of 460 direct jobs over its construction life and engaged more than 300 local suppliers.
Cairns Water Security Stage 1 Project
Cairns Water Security Stage 1 is a $472 million integrated drinking water supply project at Gordonvale. It includes a Mulgrave River intake, a new water treatment plant, 5 ML and 8 ML reservoirs, about 30 km of pipeline and Behana Creek intake flood protection works. John Holland is delivering the design and construction for Cairns Regional Council. Construction is well advanced, with more than 25 km of pipeline installed by early 2026, major intake, reservoir and treatment plant works underway, and major construction targeted for mid-2026 with commissioning to follow.
Cairns South State Development Area
The Cairns South State Development Area (SDA) is a 1,159-hectare industrial zone across two non-contiguous areas declared in November 2018 and varied in February 2020. The northern precinct at Wrights Creek, east of the Bruce Highway between Edmonton and Gordonvale, is designated for industries requiring large land parcels, extended operating hours, and separation from sensitive uses, with strategic access to the North Coast Line and Bruce Highway supporting rail freight growth. The southern precinct adjoins the Mulgrave Mill in Gordonvale, supporting MSF Sugar's diversification plans including value-adding industries tied to sugar refining.Target sectors include advanced manufacturing, biofutures, defence-related industries, warehousing, and heavy civil engineering. The SDA will benefit from the Bruce Highway Southern Access Corridor Stage 3 Edmonton to Gordonvale upgrade, which will deliver a new grade-separated interchange improving SDA access.
Cairns South State Development Area
The Cairns South State Development Area (SDA) is a 1159-hectare strategic industrial and logistics hub established to drive economic diversification in Far North Queensland. Spanning two precincts at Wrights Creek and Gordonvale, it facilitates regionally significant projects including an intermodal transport terminal and rail-dependent industries. In 2025 and 2026, the SDA has become increasingly vital due to the declaration of the nearby Mount Peter Priority Development Area, which drives demand for local industrial services. MSF Sugar continues to progress diversification plans for the southern precinct, including a $150 million biorefinery and cogeneration facility.The Office of the Coordinator-General manages the streamlined development assessment process to attract large-scale advanced manufacturing and bio-industrial investors.
Parkside Estate
Parkside Estate is a boutique residential subdivision of 25 lots in the southern Cairns growth corridor at Edmonton. Lot sizes range from 622 to 923 square metres, catering to families seeking generous land in a quiet, community-focused setting. The estate is located within easy reach of MacKillop Catholic College, Sugarworld Shopping Centre, and the Bruce Highway, providing good access to Cairns CBD approximately 13 kilometres to the north. Developed by Parkside Group, a fourth-generation North Queensland family business with over 75 years of development experience.
Pinecrest Master Planned Community
Pinecrest is a master planned residential community at Mount Peter, about 15 minutes south of Cairns CBD. The estate is being delivered in staged releases, with Rocky Creek Stage 3 lots currently promoted for sale and further subdivision approvals progressing through Cairns Regional Council. The broader community is planned to include about 1500 residential allotments, commercial spaces, retirement living, upgraded roads, parks, pathways, creekside revegetation and community facilities.
Edmonton Business & Industry Park
A 212-hectare masterplanned business, industrial, retail, health and recreation precinct fronting the Bruce Highway in Edmonton, south of Cairns. The approved masterplan provides more than 100,000 square metres of gross floor area across six flexible stages, with early land north of Blackfellows Creek intended for industry and retail and later stages south of the creek including uses such as a private hospital, showrooms and a tavern. The plan also includes more than 50 hectares of public open space, walking and cycling paths, sporting fields and restoration of the Blackfellows Creek green corridor.
North Queensland Youth Alcohol and Other Drugs Residential Rehabilitation Service
The North Queensland Youth Alcohol and Other Drug Service (NQYAODS) is a $19.3 million, 10-bed residential rehabilitation facility providing 24/7 specialist care for young people aged 13-18. Developed in partnership with Queensland Health, YETI, and YSAS, the center offers a home-like environment with integrated clinical, cultural, and educational support designed to assist voluntary recovery and harm minimisation for youth in the Far North Queensland region.
682 residents of East Innisfail are employed, from a labour force of 784. Unemployment sits at 13.0%, with participation at 55.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,404, about 79% 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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East Innisfail features a balanced workforce distributed between blue and white collar roles, alongside solid representation in essential services, paired with an unemployment rate of 13.0% based on aggregated statistical area figures from AreaSearch. In March 2026682 local citizens were employed, while the unemployment rate sat 9.1% higher than the Regional Qld average of 3.9%, highlighting room for improvement, and the workforce participation rate of 55.2% was notably lower than the 64.3% seen in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a low 3.9% of employed residents performed their roles from home, although this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown measures.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and retail trade. The region exhibits a strong concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with its share of employment reaching 3.5 times the Regional Qld rate. By contrast, the construction sector is underrepresented, employing just 5.9% of the local workforce compared to 10.1% across Regional Qld. Based on the relationship between the Census working population and resident counts, the largely residential suburb seems to provide few local employment opportunities. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data for the broader statistical area indicates that over the 12-month period, the local labour force contracted by 3.3% while total employment fell by 8.3%, leading to a rise in the unemployment rate of 4.7 percentage points. During this same timeframe, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% increase in employment, a 0.3% increase in the labour force, and a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. Long-term employment forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labour demand in East Innisfail. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While total employment nationally is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expansion rates vary widely across different industries. Applying these industry weightings to the local employment distribution suggests that East Innisfail's employment should rise by 6.0% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this simple weighting calculation does not factor in local population projections.
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Median household income in East Innisfail is $1,092 a week (about $57,000 a year), with median personal income at $628 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,048 a year against an average of $52,771. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the most recent postcode ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, the suburb of East Innisfail has a median taxpayer income of $44,048 and an average taxpayer income of $52,771. These figures sit below the national standard and contrast with Regional Qld's median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates as of March 2026 would be roughly $49,052 for the median and $58,766 for the average. The 2021 Census reports that household, family, and individual incomes in East Innisfail all place between the 7th and 15th percentiles on a national scale.
Looking at income distributions, 28.6% of the population (507 individuals) earn in the $800 - 1,499 bracket, whereas the wider region is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 31.7%. Housing affordability is a major challenge, with residents retaining only 84.5% of their income, which ranks in the 9th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
East Innisfail had 682 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 6% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 43% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $255 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,083 a month. Rent absorbs 23.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The distribution of housing types in East Innisfail at the time of the latest Census consisted of 86.5% separate houses and 13.4% other dwelling types, such as apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative options, compared to Regional Qld's breakdown of 76.4% separate houses and 23.6% other dwelling types. The home ownership rate matched Regional Qld at 33.1%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (24.4%) or rented (42.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,083 was considerably lower than the Regional Qld average, while the median weekly rent was $255, compared to Regional Qld averages of $1,655 and $345 respectively.
Globally, mortgage payments in East Innisfail are far lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
East Innisfail counted 682 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 89% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 36% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of local households at 60.0%, consisting of couples with children at 19.1%, couples without children at 25.1%, and single parents at 13.0%. Non-family households account for the remaining 40.0%, with single person households representing 35.6% and group living situations at 4.1%. The average household size of 2.3 individuals is slightly lower than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.2% of adults in East Innisfail hold a university qualification, including 11.3% with a bachelor degree and 3.0% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 87% of areas nationally. A further 29.7% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 164 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 914 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The local community experiences challenges in educational attainment, with university completion rates at 16.2%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 30.4%. This highlights both a difficulty and a clear target for regional educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 11.3%, with postgraduate degrees at 3.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational and technical abilities are highly represented, with 38.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.1% and certificates at 29.7%. The proportion of residents engaged in study is notably high, with 29.8% of the population enrolled in formal learning.
This rate comprises 13.0% of residents in primary schools, 10.8% in secondary schools, and 1.5% in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around East Innisfail means driving: households keep an average of 1.0 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport data shows 10 active transit stops in East Innisfail, which are serviced by bus networks. These stops accommodate 1 distinct routes that provide 22 weekly passenger journeys. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 224 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, the majority of working residents travel outside the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 92%. Average car ownership is 1.0 per household, which is below the regional standard. A relatively low 3.9% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic settings.
The average frequency of transit services is 3 trips per day across the local routes, which translates to approximately 2 weekly passenger services per transit stop.
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67.0% of residents in East Innisfail report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 77% of areas nationally. 6.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.7 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and chronic illness rates, East Innisfail faces notable health difficulties. The occurrence of common medical conditions is elevated in both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at approximately 48% of the population (representing ~853 people). This compares to a rate of 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical issues reported by residents were arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 11.4% and 7.4% of the population respectively, while 67.0% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Chronic health issues are more common than average among the working-age population. The proportion of residents aged 65 and over stands at 21.5% (representing 381 people), which is higher than the Regional Qld average of 20.4%. Senior citizens in the area enjoy above-average health outcomes, with national comparisons ranking even higher than those of the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
East Innisfail is largely Australian-born, at 84.8% of residents, with 14.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.2%) and Australian (19.9%). 14.6% 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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In terms of cultural diversity, East Innisfail is closely aligned with the regional averages, with citizens making up 86.3% of the population, 84.8% of residents born in Australia, and 86.0% using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 56.6% of the population. The most prominent statistical difference is in the Other category, which accounts for 4.0% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld. Looking at parent countries of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in East Innisfail are English at 21.2% (lower than the regional average of 29.6%), Australian at 19.9% (lower than the regional average of 26.5%), and Australian Aboriginal at 14.6% (substantially higher than the regional average of 3.9%).
There are also distinct concentrations of other heritage groups, with Hungarian ancestry overrepresented at 0.4% (compared to 0.2% regionally), Italian at 5.3% (compared to 2.4%), and Macedonian at 0.2% (compared to none recorded regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of East Innisfail is 39. 24.0% 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 in East Innisfail is 39 years, which is slightly younger than the Regional Qld median of 41 years but very close to the Australian national average of 38 years. The local age distribution features a high proportion of children aged 5 - 14 (14.5%), while young adults aged 25 - 34 represent a smaller share (11.3%) than is typical in Regional Qld. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 10.4% to 11.7% of the total population. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.2% to 11.9%, and the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 12.4% to 11.3%.
Projecting forward to 2041, the area's age distribution is expected to shift significantly. The 75 to 84 age cohort is forecast to expand, increasing by 17 people (14%) from 124 to 142. The combined 65+ age cohorts are expected to drive 71% of the total population growth, pointing to an aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 45 to 54 and 0 to 4 age cohorts are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for East Innisfail
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) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| 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) | Jul 2026 last 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,757 at the 2021 Census → 1,774 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 (SAL30927). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.