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This analysis uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, which can materially differ from Statistical Areas (SA2) even when sharing the same name.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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Edmonton has an estimated 12,402 residents, up from 11,409 at the 2021 Census — a change of 993 people, or 8.7%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years. 398 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 55.0% of that increase. That puts 620 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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Analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region alongside newly validated addresses by AreaSearch since the Census indicates the resident count in the suburb of Edmonton is estimated at approximately 12,402 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 993 residents (8.7%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 11,409 individuals. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 12,342, calculated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ERP release from the ABS and an extra 398 validated new addresses since the Census date. Such a population level translates to a density of 620 persons per square kilometer, indicating substantial space per resident and scope for additional expansion.
The 8.7% growth rate in the suburb of Edmonton since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA3 area (6.9%) and the SA4 region, establishing it as a local growth leader. Population gains were mostly underpinned by natural increase, which accounted for roughly 55.00000000000001% of the total growth during recent times, though other contributors such as overseas and interstate migration also registered positive results. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2. For areas lacking this data, and for any years after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 using 2021 data are substituted. Because these state projections lack age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional weighting aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections from 2023 using 2022 data for individual cohorts. Anticipated demographic adjustments suggest substantial population expansion within the upper tier of regional areas nationwide, with the suburb of Edmonton projected to add 3,115 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2 data, representing an overall rise of 24.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
301 new dwellings have been approved in Edmonton over the past five years, an average of 60 a year. That places the area in the 81st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 57 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 49, 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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Based on AreaSearch assessments of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical areas, property development in Edmonton averages roughly 60 residential approvals annually, with 301 homes approved during the past 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25 and 45 registered during FY-26 so far. The area added an average of 2.7 new residents for each completed dwelling over the past 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, pointing to healthy demand that underpins property values, with expected construction costs for new homes averaging $398,000. Furthermore, commercial development approvals reached $26.4 million this financial year, pointing to a steady level of commercial planning.
In comparison to the Rest of Qld, Edmonton displays higher residential construction levels, running 43.0% above the regional per capita average over the 5 year period, which helps maintain choices for buyers while supporting current property values. Additionally, all recent building approvals consist of detached houses, which maintains the low density character of the suburb and appeals to buyers seeking space. With a ratio of about 164 people for every approval, Edmonton shows the characteristics of an expanding market. Long-term forecasts indicate Edmonton will grow by 3,055 residents by 2041 according to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Although building construction is keeping pace with these expansion targets, home buyers may face increased competition as the local population rises.
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 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Edmonton, worth an estimated $916 million. A further 37 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.47 billion. 14 are already under construction and 23 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning represent the most significant drivers of local growth. AreaSearch has tracked 16 projects expected to influence the local area. Prime examples include Pinecrest Master Planned Community, Parkside Estate, Edmonton Business & Industry Park, and Parkside Estate Edmonton, with the most relevant ones detailed in the list below.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Outlook
The Outlook is a premier master-planned residential community in Bentley Park, Cairns. The estate offers large, elevated lots ranging from 826m2 to 1117m2, bordered by World Heritage rainforest and providing panoramic views of the local mountain ranges. It features landscaped parks, a major playground fronting Kearns Creek, and is located approximately 15 minutes from the Cairns CBD. Stages are currently being released with titled land ready for immediate construction.
Cherrybrook Estate
Cherrybrook is a master-planned residential community in Bentley Park, Cairns, featuring over 330 lots across 38.6 hectares. Fringed by World Heritage Rainforest, the estate offers custom homes and house and land packages with proximity to schools, retail, and the Walker Road Sporting Precinct. Recent activity includes the April 2026 release of the Cherrybrook Rise stage, providing new titled land and housing options.
6,091 residents of Edmonton are employed, from a labour force of 6,513. Unemployment sits at 6.5%, with participation at 67.4%. 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 10,438, about 84% 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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The local job market features a balanced mix of professional and manual roles, with a solid base in essential services and an unemployment rate of 6.5% compiled from statistical area statistics. As of March 2026, there are 6,091 employed residents, while the jobless rate sits 2.6% higher than the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, and participation in the labor force is typical at 67.4% compared to 64.3% across Regional Qld. Census records indicate a minor 10.1% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure reflects potential impacts from pandemic lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The workforce is highly concentrated in retail trade, which employs residents at 1.2 times the regional rate. Conversely, agricultural, forestry, and fishing industries are poorly represented, accounting for 1.3% of local jobs compared to 4.5% across the region. The comparison between the local Census working population and resident workforce suggests that local job opportunities are somewhat restricted. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics over the 12-month period indicates the local workforce shrank by 2.0% while employment numbers fell by 4.9%, resulting in a rise in the unemployment rate of 2.9 percentage points. Across Regional Qld, employment rose by 0.1%, the labor force expanded by 0.3%, and unemployment ticked up by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional perspective on future labor demand. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to project growth trends. Globally, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by industry. Applying these trends to the local employment structure suggests jobs held by residents will rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, noting this is a weighted extrapolation that excludes local demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Edmonton is $1,643 a week (about $85,000 a year), with median personal income at $795 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,547 a year against an average of $58,478. 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 latest postcode-level ATO data released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in Edmonton earn a median income of $52,547 and an average income of $58,478. This sits below the national average and compares to a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593 in Regional Qld. Applying the Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $58,516 for median income and $65,121 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals that personal, family, and household incomes are moderate, placing between the 44th and 48th percentiles.
The weekly earnings band of $1,500 - 2,999 contains 38.0% of the local population, or 4,712 individuals, which is higher than the regional share of 31.7%. Housing affordability is highly constrained, with residents keeping just 83.5% of their income, which ranks in the 44th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Edmonton had 3,658 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 8% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 21.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.3%. 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 property types in Edmonton at the time of the latest Census consisted of 90.2% houses and 9.7% alternative dwellings such as townhouses, apartments, and other housing formats, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% alternative dwellings across Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in the area lagged behind regional figures, standing at 22.7%, with remaining households holding a mortgage (44.3%) or renting (33.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,517 was lower than the regional median of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $350 compared to the regional median of $345.
On a national level, local mortgage costs are below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Edmonton counted 3,658 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,976 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 21% 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 the majority of local households at 76.0%, which is comprised of couples with children at 34.9%, couples without children at 24.0%, and single parent households at 15.9%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 24.0%, with single person households representing 20.8% and group households making up 3.2%. The median household size of 2.8 occupants is larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.6% of adults in Edmonton hold a university qualification, including 9.5% with a bachelor degree and 1.5% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 79% of areas nationally. A further 35.4% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 929 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 886 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 population presents low levels of higher education, with university graduation rates at 12.6% sitting well below the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 9.5%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.6% and postgraduate degrees at 1.5%. Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 46.4% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.0% and certificate level training at 35.4%. Active participation in study is high, with 35.4% of the population enrolled in education. This proportion comprises 13.8% in primary schools, 11.0% in high schools, and 3.3% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Edmonton reaches 30 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 550 services a week. The typical home sits about 360 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure includes 30 active bus stops within Edmonton. These stops are served by 5 distinct routes that supply a combined total of 546 passenger trips each week. Transit accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 364 meters from their nearest stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary transport mode for 93% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.6 vehicles. A small proportion of 10.1% of the workforce worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the influence of COVID-19 safety measures.
Transit service frequency averages 78 daily trips across all routes, which is equivalent to approximately 18 weekly departures per bus stop.
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72.2% of residents in Edmonton report no long-term health condition. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.6 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 community experiences notable health difficulties based on mortality and chronic illness rates, with typical medical issues found across both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance coverage is low at approximately 50% of the population, which equals about 6,248 people. This rate is lower than the 52.5% recorded across Regional Qld and the national average of 55.7%. The most frequent health diagnoses in the locality are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 8.4% and 7.2% of residents respectively. Conversely, 72.2% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Health profiles for working-age residents are typical. Residents aged 65 and over make up 12.4% of the population, or 1,537 people, which is below the regional average of 20.4%. Health outcomes among older residents present difficulties, with national relative rankings being poorer than those of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Edmonton is largely Australian-born, at 84.5% of residents, with 12.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (26.1%) and English (23.4%). 8.5% 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, with citizens making up 85.3% of the population, 84.5% born in Australia, and 87.8% using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 50.7% of residents. The most notable statistical divergence is in the Other category, which accounts for 1.2% of the local population compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld. Looking at parent birthplaces, the largest ancestry groups are Australian at 26.1%, English at 23.4% (which sits below the regional average of 29.6%), and Other at 13.1% (which is double the regional average of 6.9%).
Other groups showing divergence from regional averages include Australian Aboriginal residents at 8.5% of the population compared to 3.9% regionally, Samoan ancestry at 0.5% compared to 0.2% regionally, and New Zealand ancestry at 0.9% compared to 0.9% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Edmonton is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 29.7% 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 33 means Edmonton is younger than the Regional Qld median of 41 and the Australian median of 38. The 25 - 34 demographic has a strong footprint at 15.7% of the population, whereas the 65 - 74 age bracket is smaller at 6.9%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort grew from 3.3% to 4.5% and the 25 to 34 demographic increased from 14.5% to 15.7%. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 age group fell from 16.6% to 14.4% and the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 13.6% to 12.1%.
Looking ahead to 2041, demographic forecasts indicate notable shifts, led by the 25 to 34 age bracket which is expected to grow by 38% (an addition of 747 people) to reach 2,695 from 1,947, while the 15 to 24 group is projected to shrink by 17 individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Edmonton
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 2026 4 months ago all 7 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 Apr 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 — 398 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (11,409 at the 2021 Census → 12,402 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 (SAL30942). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.