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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
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Edmonton has an estimated 12,401 residents, up from 11,409 at the 2021 Census — a change of 992 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Edmonton has an estimated population of around 12,401, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population updates and validated new addresses recorded since the Census. When compared against the 11,409 people documented at the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 992 people (8.7%). This population shift is drawn from an estimated resident population of 12,342 determined by AreaSearch via the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025), alongside 398 validated new addresses added since the Census date. With a density of 620 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Edmonton retains generous spatial capacity and substantial scope for future expansion.
Outperforming both the wider SA4 region and the SA3 area (6.9%), the suburb of Edmonton's 8.7% expansion since the 2021 census positions it as a local growth standout. Natural growth served as the primary demographic driver, accounting for roughly 55.00000000000001% of recent gains, though interstate migration and overseas migration also contributed positively. For each SA2 area, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 using 2022 as a base year. For locations lacking this coverage, as well as post-2032 periods, Queensland State Government SA2 area projections issued in 2023 from 2021 data are utilized. Because these state figures omit age cohort breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates proportional cohort weighting from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Looking at forward demographic patterns, the suburb of Edmonton is projected to experience strong expansion placing it in the top quartile among Australian non-metropolitan locations, adding 3,081 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2-level figures, which represents an overall increase of 24.4% 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 77th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 56 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 98% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 52, 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS residential building approvals apportioned from statistical data, Edmonton records an annual average of approximately 60 new dwelling approvals, totaling an estimated 301 homes sanctioned across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 52 to date in FY-25. Strong underlying residential demand is highlighted by an average intake of 2.9 people per year per newly constructed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), a dynamic that underpins ongoing development interest. Newly built residences carry an average expected construction cost of $426,000, sitting below regional benchmarks and pointing to cost-effective construction opportunities.
Concurrently, commercial development maintains solid momentum, with $26.4 million in commercial approvals logged during this financial year. Per capita building activity in Edmonton aligns closely with the Rest of Qld benchmark, fostering steady urban development balance across the broader territory. Recent residential building activity is heavily weighted toward standalone houses, with detached dwellings representing 98.0% and attached dwellings making up 2.0%, reinforcing low-density master planning and catering to buyers prioritizing space. Exhibiting the hallmarks of an expanding growth precinct, Edmonton records roughly 181 people per dwelling approval. Urban growth models indicate Edmonton will add 3,022 residents through to 2041 based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. While ongoing residential construction is keeping adequate pace with anticipated expansion, mounting population pressures could heighten competition among prospective property buyers over time.
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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Local planning schemes, capital initiatives, and infrastructure upgrades play a decisive role in shaping community development. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 16 projects anticipated to influence Edmonton's trajectory. Notable undertakings include Pinecrest Master Planned Community, Parkside Estate, Edmonton Business & Industry Park, and Parkside Estate Edmonton, which headline the following list of high-relevance developments.
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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 67.7%. 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 10,437, 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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Aggregated statistical area metrics compiled by AreaSearch indicate Edmonton features a diversified labour market across blue- and white-collar roles alongside prominent essential service representation, operating with an unemployment rate of 6.5%. As of March 2026, the employed resident count stands at 6,091, with unemployment tracking 2.6% higher than the 3.9% recorded for Regional Qld. Labour force participation remains sound at 67.7% against 64.2% across Regional Qld. Furthermore, Census data revealed that just 10.1% of local workers performed their duties from home, a figure influenced by prevailing Covid-19 lockdown conditions. Resident jobholders are primarily engaged across construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Local retail trade shows notable industry concentration, engaging workers at 1.2 times the wider regional proportion. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.3% of the resident workforce, trailing the Regional Qld benchmark of 4.5%. Comparing the Census working population against resident totals highlights a constrained local job base within the immediate locality. AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistical data shows that across the 12-month period, Edmonton experienced a 2.0% contraction in its labour force and a 4.9% reduction in employment, driving a 2.9 percentage points rise in unemployment. In contrast, Regional Qld saw employment lift by 0.1%, the workforce increase by 0.3%, and unemployment climb by 0.1 percentage points. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26 provide forward visibility when mapped across local sector weightings. Nationwide job growth is projected at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry variations exist; applying these sector trends to Edmonton's job structure yields an estimated local employment uplift of 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (note that this represents a direct weighting extrapolation for demonstration and excludes localized population projections).
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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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Postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that earnings in the suburb of Edmonton sit below national benchmarks, recording a median income of $52,547 and an average income of $58,478, compared to Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average). Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated figures reach roughly $58,516 for median income and $65,121 for average income as of March 2026. Census figures place Edmonton's personal, family, and household earnings modestly between the 44th and 48th percentiles.
The primary earnings cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 tier, comprising 38.0% of residents (4,712 people), which aligns with the regional proportion of 31.7%. Living costs present pronounced challenges, as post-housing residual income is 83.5%, placing the area 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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At the latest Census, residential accommodation in Edmonton consisted of 90.2% houses alongside 9.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), whereas Regional Qld recorded 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Edmonton stood at 22.7%, trailing regional benchmarks, with remaining households residing in mortgaged properties (44.3%) or rented accommodation (33.0%). The typical monthly mortgage repayment of $1,517 in Edmonton sits beneath the Regional Qld benchmark of $1,655, while weekly median rent is $350 versus $345 across Regional Qld. In a nationwide context, Edmonton mortgage commitments track well below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents remain below the national standard 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 constitute the majority of domestic living arrangements at 76.0% of all households, broken down into couples with children (34.9%), couples without children (24.0%), and single parent families (15.9%). The remaining 24.0% consists of non-family arrangements, where lone person households represent 20.8% and group households account for 3.2%. Edmonton's median household size stands at 2.8 people, exceeding the Regional Qld benchmark 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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Higher education attainment presents an area for development, as university-level qualifications stand at 12.6%, trailing well behind the national benchmark of 30.4%. Among higher qualifications, Bachelor degrees comprise 9.5%, graduate diplomas represent 1.6%, and postgraduate qualifications account for 1.5%. Conversely, technical and vocational training is widely held, with 46.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, led by certificates at 35.4% and advanced diplomas at 11.0%. A substantial 35.4% of the population is actively engaged in formal schooling and study. This student cohort comprises 13.8% attending primary education, 11.0% enrolled in secondary education, and 3.3% undertaking tertiary education.
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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Edmonton's public transit network features 30 operational bus stops connected across 5 routes, delivering a collective 546 weekly passenger trips. Commuter accessibility remains solid, with the typical distance to the nearest transit stop measuring 364 meters. Given the suburb's residential focus, outward travel is widespread and private vehicles serve as the primary mode of travel at 93%, with households averaging 1.6 vehicles per dwelling. At the 2021 Census, a modest 10.1% of workers worked from home, a figure potentially reflecting prevailing COVID-19 conditions. Transit timetables provide an average of 78 trips per day across the collective network, which translates to approximately 18 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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AreaSearch's evaluation of chronic illness prevalence and mortality indicators highlights key health considerations for Edmonton, with widespread conditions observed across youth and older cohorts alike. In addition, private health insurance coverage is modest at approximately 50% of the total population (~6,247 people), trailing the Regional Qld rate of 52.5% and the national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, affecting 7.2% and 8.4% of residents, respectively, while 72.2% of the local population reported no chronic conditions, above the 67.6% recorded across Regional Qld.
Health metrics for working-age residents align with broader standards. Residents aged 65 and over account for 12.1% of the community (1,500 people), well below the 20.3% proportion in Regional Qld, though senior health indicators show elevated relative national illness rankings.
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 measures in Edmonton sit below broader benchmarks, as 85.3% of residents hold Australian citizenship, 84.5% were born in Australia, and 87.8% speak English exclusively in domestic settings. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, accounting for 50.7% of residents. The most noticeable relative concentration occurs in Other religious affiliations, comprising 1.2% of the population against 0.8% across Regional Qld. Regarding ancestral lineage based on parental birthplace, the leading heritage backgrounds in Edmonton are Australian at 26.1%, English at 23.4% (trailing the wider regional figure of 29.6%), and Other at 13.1% (well above the regional rate of 6.9%).
Distinct variances also emerge among specific demographic heritages, with Australian Aboriginal ancestry comprising 8.5% in Edmonton (vs 3.9% regionally), Samoan at 0.5% (vs 0.2%), and New Zealand standing at 0.9% (vs 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Edmonton is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 29.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Edmonton displays a youthful demographic profile relative to Regional Qld, with fewer older residents. As at August 2026, children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 36.4% of the community compared to 29.6% across Regional Qld, whereas senior and retiree cohorts (65+) represent only 12.1% against 20.4% regionally. The estimated median age stands at 33 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census mark, which sits 8 years under the Regional Qld median of 41 and below the national median of 38 at that Census. Since the Census, the most notable shift occurred in young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), rising from 27.8% to an estimated 28.8%.
Looking ahead to 2041, young to middle aged adults will generate the largest volume increase, growing by 1,297 residents (36%) to 4,868, while the fastest proportional expansion is anticipated among retiree and elderly cohorts, rising 39% to 2,085.
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 Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 2026 5 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,409 at the 2021 Census → 12,401 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL30942). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.