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Eastern Heights has an estimated 3,829 residents, up from 3,631 at the 2021 Census — a change of 198 people, or 5.5%. Overseas migration accounts for 63.0% of that increase. That puts 2,252 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 evaluations of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside recent address validation by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Eastern Heights has an estimated residency of 3,829 as of May 2026. This indicates a rise of 198 residents (5.5%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 3,631 individuals. The adjustment is determined from an estimated resident count of 3,828, calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus 3 new validated addresses following the Census date. This population size represents a density of 2,252 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average across locations reviewed nationally by AreaSearch.
Recent population growth was heavily supported by overseas arrivals, who accounted for roughly 63.0% of the overall population increase. AreaSearch utilizes ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 district, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 regions without this coverage, or for periods after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (using 2021 data) are substituted. Because these state-level projections lack age breakdowns, AreaSearch distributes growth across age cohorts using weightings from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 data). Demographic models point to substantial future growth, placing the suburb of Eastern Heights within the top tier of analyzed locations, with an expected increase of 945 individuals by 2041 under aggregated SA2 projections, representing an overall expansion of 24.6% over the 16 years.
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28 new dwellings have been approved in Eastern Heights over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 1.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 4, broadly in line with 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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Data from building approvals compiled by AreaSearch from ABS records show that Eastern Heights averages approximately 5 new home approvals annually. Over the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), 28 homes were approved, with an additional 4 approved during FY-26 so far. The area averaged 2.8 new residents per constructed home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), indicating healthy demand that helps sustain property values. The average expected construction cost for these new dwellings stands at $485,000, pointing to a development focus on upscale residences.
Commercial approvals reached $3.4 million during the current financial year, highlighting the residential orientation of the locality. When compared to Greater Brisbane, building development in Eastern Heights is substantially lower, sitting at 87.0% below the regional per capita average. This minimal construction pace generally supports demand and values for existing properties. Construction rates are also lower than the national average, reflecting a mature market with possible development limitations. New approvals are divided equally between detached houses (50.0%) and higher-density options like townhouses or apartments (50.0%). This emphasis on denser housing options offers affordable options for buyers and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This pattern is a clear shift from the current housing stock, which is 88.0% houses, indicating a scarcity of developable land and a response to changing lifestyle and affordability requirements. With approximately 587 people per approval, Eastern Heights presents as an established, built-out area. Long-term forecasts indicate the suburb of Eastern Heights will gain 944 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If current building rates persist, the supply of new housing may fail to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and driving upward pressure on prices.
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 32 current infrastructure and development projects close to Eastern Heights, worth an estimated $97 billion. 14 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure changes, major projects, and local planning policies have a significant impact on residential market trends. AreaSearch has identified 7 key projects likely to influence the local area. Notable developments include Stage 2 of the Ipswich Hospital Expansion, the Scenic Views Estate in Brassall, the Ipswich Better Bus Network, and the Cross Street Kerb and Channel Rehabilitation, with detailed records provided below for the most significant works.
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Ipswich Hospital Expansion Stage 2
A major expansion delivering 200 new beds and a multi-storey acute clinical services building. Key features include a new Emergency Department, six operating theatres, a satellite medical imaging service, and a Central Sterilisation Service Department. Internal fit-outs began on lower levels in late 2025, with major structural work continuing into 2026 to support the fast-growing West Moreton population.
Ipswich Better Bus Network
A three-stage bus network improvement program for Ipswich funded by a $70 million state investment. Stage 1 commenced in November 2025, introducing four new routes (501, 520, 522, 523) and upgrades to existing services, benefiting over 42,300 residents. Stage 2 (late 2026) and Stage 3 (2027) are in planning to extend services to Yamanto, Ripley, and Karalee.
Scenic Views Estate Brassall
Residential development project in Brassall featuring family homes with scenic views. Development includes infrastructure for roads, utilities, and landscaping to support new housing in growing Springfield-Ipswich corridor. Situated just 6km northwest of the Ipswich CBD, enjoying wonderful district views of the surrounding bushland, with great access to the Warrego Highway and Ipswich rail lines.
Cross Street Kerb and Channel Rehabilitation
Reconstruction of kerb, channel, and road pavement on a section of Cross Street, Raceview. This project is part of Ipswich City Council's 2025-2026 Capital Works Program focused on rehabilitating aging infrastructure in established suburbs. The work includes full pavement reconstruction to improve drainage, road condition, and safety for road users and pedestrians.
Raceview Rise
Boutique residential land release offering 22 generously sized lots ranging from 450 sqm to 800 sqm in a family-friendly cul-de-sac position. Located in an established pocket of Raceview, the development features fully serviced lots with water, sewerage, underground power, and NBN coverage. Positioned just 6km from Ipswich CBD with convenient access to schools, parks, shopping centers, and transport links including arterial roads and rail connections to Brisbane, Toowoomba, and the Gold and Sunshine Coasts.
Ripley Valley Estate
Masterplanned residential community by Satterley in the Ripley Valley growth corridor. The estate will deliver around 502 residential lots together with parks, open space and connections to nearby schools, shopping and transport. Land sales and staged civil works continue, with multiple stages actively being released and developed.
Ipswich Smart City Program
The Ipswich Smart City Program is a city-wide digital transformation initiative integrated into the iFuture 2021-2026 Corporate Plan. Key 2026 developments include a 2.51 million dollar upgrade to 90 new pay-by-plate smart parking meters with real-time digital enforcement integration. The program continues to expand its IoT sensor network for flood monitoring and environmental data, while Fire Station 101 serves as a central hub for digital innovation and community events like Flood Fest 2026. The initiative aims to enhance liveability through smart lighting, public Wi-Fi, and a centralized city data platform.
Bremervale Park Bioretention Basins Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation of three bonded bioretention basins at Bremervale Park to improve stormwater quality, reduce pollutants entering local waterways, and enhance environmental benefits. The project includes installation of ephemeral wetlands that remain dry most of the time, holding water briefly after rain events. As water drains away, it filters into the ground, removing pollutants from stormwater runoff and improving the health of local waterways. The project is part of Ipswich City Council's Stormwater Quality Offsets Scheme funded by developer contributions.
1,924 residents of Eastern Heights are employed, from a labour force of 2,019. Unemployment sits at 4.7%, with participation at 61.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,911, about 76% 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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Eastern Heights is home to a skilled resident workforce with a strong presence in essential services, an unemployment rate of 4.7%, and an estimated job growth rate of 12.0% over the prior year, according to statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,924, while the unemployment rate was 0.4% higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 4.3%. Workforce participation is considerably lower at 61.9% compared to the regional figure of 70.4%. Census figures indicate that a modest 13.2% of working residents worked from home, though this may reflect temporary pandemic restrictions.
Resident employment is primarily clustered in health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. The locality shows a high concentration of public administration & safety workers, with its employment share reaching 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services account for only 5.0% of local jobs, compared to 8.9% in Greater Brisbane. The heavily residential nature of the neighborhood means local employment opportunities are somewhat constrained, as seen when comparing the Census working population against the resident base. Employment rose by 12.0% compared to the previous year, whereas the labour force grew by 10.2%, leading to a 1.5 percentage point decrease in unemployment, according to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical areas over the 12 months to March 2026. Greater Brisbane showed a different pattern with employment increasing by 3.2% and the labour force expanding by 3.4%, which corresponds to a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide additional context for potential future demand within Eastern Heights. These forecasts span five and ten-year periods and have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these figures vary considerably across different industry sectors. When these industry-specific projections are applied to Eastern Heights's employment composition, local employment is estimated to grow by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and without accounting for localised population projections.
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Median household income in Eastern Heights is $1,370 a week (about $71,000 a year), with median personal income at $672 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,331 a year against an average of $55,578. 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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Incomes in the suburb of Eastern Heights average lower than the national benchmark, according to 2023 financial year ATO records compiled by AreaSearch. The median taxpayer income is $50,331, with an average of $55,578, compared to Greater Brisbane averages of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures would be roughly $56,049 for the median and $61,892 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and personal incomes in Eastern Heights between the 23rd and 25th percentiles nationally.
The largest income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 31.8% of residents (1,217 people), which closely aligns with the regional proportion of 33.3%. After meeting housing costs, residents retain 85.0% of their income, placing the area in the 27th percentile nationally for disposable income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Eastern Heights had 1,418 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 10% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,400 a month. Rent absorbs 21.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in Eastern Heights consisted of 88.5% separate houses and 11.5% alternative dwelling types like townhouses, apartments, or other structures, compared to the Brisbane metropolitan split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership rates were notably high at 34.3%, with mortgaged properties making up 35.4% and rental properties accounting for 30.3%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,400, and the median weekly rent was $300, both considerably lower than the Brisbane metropolitan averages of $1,863 and $380 respectively. Locally, monthly mortgage payments sit far below the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents are likewise well underneath the Australian benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Eastern Heights counted 1,418 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,495 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 64.9%, consisting of couples with children at 24.0%, couples without children at 24.9%, and single parents at 14.3%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 35.1%, with single-person households representing 31.5% and group households at 3.8%. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.7% of adults in Eastern Heights hold a university qualification, including 12.6% with a bachelor degree and 3.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 76% of areas nationally. A further 29.7% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational attainment presents an area for improvement, with university graduation rates at 17.7%, well below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are held by 12.6% of the population, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 40.3% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.6% and certificate qualifications at 29.7%. A high proportion of the community is engaged in study, with 27.6% of residents enrolled in an educational program. This group includes 9.8% in primary school, 8.3% in high school, and 4.6% attending university or college.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Eastern Heights reaches 14 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 370 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport services in Eastern Heights include 14 active stops served by buses. These stops accommodate 3 separate routes, providing a total of 369 passenger trips each week. Transport access is favorable, with residents living an average of 204 meters from their nearest stop. Being primarily residential, the majority of working residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice for 90% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.3 cars. A relatively small proportion of the population worked from home at 13.2% according to the 2021 Census, which may be influenced by pandemic conditions.
Bus services average 52 daily trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 26 weekly departures for each individual stop.
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56.2% of residents in Eastern Heights report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 95% of areas nationally. 9.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.7 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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Significant health concerns exist within Eastern Heights, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality rates and chronic illness prevalence affecting both older and younger cohorts. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low, standing at approximately 49% of the population (about 1,885 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues, affecting 11.9% and 11.5% of residents respectively. Conversely, 56.2% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
The working-age cohort faces distinct challenges with higher rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older make up 25.5% of the local population (976 people), which is significantly higher than the 15.1% average in Greater Brisbane. Senior health indicators present some difficulties, with national rankings generally matching those of the wider local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Eastern Heights is largely Australian-born, at 87.7% of residents, with 4.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.7%) and Australian (29.4%). 3.2% 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 in Eastern Heights is lower than the national average, with citizens representing 88.2% of the population, Australian-born individuals at 87.7%, and English-only speakers at home at 96.0%. Christianity is the predominant religion, followed by 53.4% of the population. The most notable religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of residents compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding parental ancestry, the three largest groups are English at 29.7%, Australian at 29.4% (which is notably higher than the regional average of 23.2%), and Irish at 9.4%. Other ethnic backgrounds show distinct concentrations, with German ancestry overrepresented at 7.1% of the population (compared to 4.2% regionally), Welsh at 0.8% (compared to 0.5%), and New Zealand heritage at 1.1% (compared to 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Eastern Heights is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 22.7% 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 45 in Eastern Heights is considerably older than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the national median of 38. The cohort aged 85 and over is highly represented at 6.1% of the population, while young adults aged 25 to 34 are less common at 11.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 10.6% to 11.5%, while the 5 to 14 age group contracted from 11.4% to 10.0%. Projections indicate that the age profile will shift substantially by 2041.
The population aged 85 and older is projected to double, growing by 101% (an increase of 236 people) to reach 470 from an initial 233. This aging trend is prominent, with residents aged 65 and older accounting for 64% of the total projected growth, while the cohorts aged 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Eastern Heights
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 — 3 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,631 at the 2021 Census → 3,829 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 (SAL30935). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.