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Eli Waters has an estimated 4,978 residents, up from 3,758 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,220 people, or 32.5%. Growth has averaged 5.8% a year over five years, faster than 95% of areas nationally. 572 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 84.0% of that increase. That puts 788 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 and new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census estimates that the suburb of Eli Waters has 4,978 residents as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,220 people (32.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 3,758 individuals. The estimate was derived by AreaSearch from the 4,978 resident figure, calculated using the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside an additional 572 validated new addresses registered since the Census. This population level translates to a density of 787 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical averages recorded in AreaSearch assessments.
The 32.5% rate of growth in the suburb of Eli Waters since the 2021 Census outpaced the Rest of Qld (9.2%) and the national benchmark, making it a regional growth leader. The primary driver of this demographic expansion was interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 84.0% of the total population gains in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as a starting point, are utilized for each SA2 area. For SA2 areas lacking this coverage and for periods after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (utilizing 2021 data) are adopted. Because these state projections lack age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch scales cohort growth proportionally using the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 data. Future demographic patterns suggest expansion just under the median rate for regional Australia, with the suburb of Eli Waters projected to add 683 residents by 2041 under aggregated SA2 projections, representing an overall increase of 13.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
755 new dwellings have been approved in Eli Waters over the past five years, an average of 151 a year. That places the area in the 91st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 30 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 150 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 95% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 236, running ahead of 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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Statistical area figures compiled by AreaSearch indicate that building approvals in Eli Waters averaged approximately 151 new residences annually, representing an estimated 755 homes during the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 217 approvals have been logged. With an average of 1.6 additional residents per constructed dwelling recorded over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, residential supply and demand appear balanced, promoting market stability, while newly built properties carry an average construction value of $370,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $15.2 million during this financial year, reflecting consistent investment in local business infrastructure.
On a per-capita basis, residential approvals in Eli Waters are 182.0% higher than in the Rest of Qld, offering prospective purchasers plenty of options. This volume stands substantially above the national benchmark, pointing to strong developer engagement. Recent building activity consists of 95.0% detached houses and 5.0% townhouses or apartments, which preserves the historically low-density layout and emphasizes spacious family dwellings. The area registers approximately 29 people for every residential approval, pointing to an expanding property sector. Looking forward, the population of Eli Waters is projected to expand by 683 residents by 2041, measured from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. In light of prevailing construction trends, the volume of new residential completions is positioned to satisfy demand, providing favorable buying conditions and potentially supporting population growth above current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 32 current infrastructure and development projects close to Eli Waters, worth an estimated $1.88 billion. 10 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, tourism and transport & logistics. 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 in local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning initiatives represent key influences on local performance. AreaSearch has identified a single project expected to influence the area. The key initiatives include the Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road and Pialba-Burrum Heads Road Intersection Upgrade, The Green Lifestyle Community, the Maryborough - Hervey Bay Road and Pialba - Burrum Heads Road Intersection Upgrade, and the Marina Square Development, with the list below detailing those of highest relevance.
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Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road and Pialba-Burrum Heads Road Intersection Upgrade
A jointly funded Australian and Queensland Government upgrade of the Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road and Pialba-Burrum Heads Road intersection at Eli Waters and Urraween, on the southern approach to Hervey Bay. The intersection will be signalised to control vehicle movements and reduce crash risk, with Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road duplicated from two to four lanes on the southern approach between Urraween Road and the intersection, and Pialba-Burrum Heads Road duplicated from two to four lanes west of the intersection to Scrub Hill Road.Dual turn lanes will be installed on the Pialba-Burrum Heads Road leg to accommodate major turning movements. Pedestrian and bike rider facilities are also being upgraded, including shared paths and signalised crossings at the intersection. Stage 1 accommodation works, covering site preparation, fencing, signage and service adjustments in readiness for major construction, commenced in August 2024 and have continued through 2025. The Australian Government's Infrastructure Investment Program lists major construction as starting in mid 2026 with completion expected by late 2027. Total investment is listed at $55.35 million under QTRIP 2024-25 to 2027-28, comprising $35.28 million from the Australian Government and $20.07 million from the Queensland Government, against an original 2021 commitment of $44.1 million. The upgrade targets peak hour congestion and safety at one of the busiest intersections serving the growing Fraser Coast region.
Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road and Pialba-Burrum Heads Road Intersection Upgrade
Stage 1 construction commenced in August 2024 for a major intersection upgrade at Eli Waters. The $44.1 million project will signalize the intersection and duplicate roads from 2 to 4 lanes on the southern approach and western leg. The upgrade includes enhanced pedestrian and cycling facilities with shared paths and signalized crossings, improving safety and traffic flow for all road users. The project addresses current capacity constraints and supports future growth in the Fraser Coast region.
Liven Beach Road
Liven Beach Road is an over-50s luxury land lease lifestyle resort community in Urraween, Hervey Bay[cite: 1]. The development features 132 architecturally designed modern homes along with extensive shared resort amenities including a clubhouse, swimming pool, bowling greens, cinema, gym, and pickleball courts[cite: 1].
Hervey Bay Community Hub
A $108.7 million five-storey civic development revitalising the Pialba city centre. The project features a new 3,650sqm two-level library, a Council Administration Centre, and a Disaster Resilience Centre. It includes community meeting rooms, creative spaces, a large outdoor public plaza for events, and underground parking. As of May 2026, the building structure is complete with the tower crane Hercules removed in February. Works are now focused on internal fit-out, facade cleaning, and 3.6 million dollars in surrounding road and footpath upgrades.The hub is scheduled to open in the second half of 2026.
HBC Build Australia Mixed-Use Development
A transformative mixed-use precinct in Hervey Bay City Centre featuring a 10-storey Radisson Hotel with 152 rooms and a 16-storey Sunlife over 50s vertical village comprising 150 luxury apartments. The development integrates a wellness centre, high-end retail, and a food precinct, designed to revitalise the Pialba principal activity centre.
Watson Street Apartment Complex
A proposed five-storey residential apartment complex comprising 56 apartments with 95 car spaces in the heart of Pialba, Hervey Bay. The development site is located in a growing coastal suburb, just one street back from the Esplanade and within walking distance to beaches, shops, and local amenities. The project aims to address the increasing demand for quality residential accommodation in Hervey Bay's expanding market.
Pialba Supported Accommodation Complex
Queensland Government supported accommodation project providing 26 temporary accommodation places for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Pialba. The project forms part of the 2025-26 Budget housing program and the wider delivery of more than 290 social and community homes across the Wide Bay-Burnett region. Construction is scheduled to commence following planning and procurement.
The Green Hervey Bay
A 47 hectare master planned residential lifestyle community proposed for Dundowran Beach near Hervey Bay. The scheme includes five gated over 55s lifestyle villages, four premium residential estates, an aged care facility, commercial and recreational precincts, clubhouses, medical facilities and green technology features. Council records show active approvals for Stage 1 bulk earthworks and related reconfiguration approvals, with no clear public evidence that full village construction has commenced.
2,007 residents of Eli Waters are employed, from a labour force of 2,192. Unemployment sits at 8.4%, with participation at 54.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 5,697, about 114% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Eli Waters has a balanced workforce distributed between white-collar and blue-collar roles, with a strong presence in essential services, an unemployment rate of 8.4%, and an estimated 15.1% increase in jobs over the prior year according to AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, working residents total 2,007, though the unemployment rate sits 4.5% higher than the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%, showing potential for improvement, and workforce participation remains low at 54.8% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a minor 6.2% of the workforce worked from home, although this may reflect temporary pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. Local employment is highly concentrated in health care & social assistance, where the employment share is 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is minimal, accounting for 0.3% of local jobs compared to 4.5% across the region. A ratio of 0.7 workers for every resident at the time of the Census indicates local job availability is higher than typically observed. Analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated across statistical areas shows that over the 12-month period, employment rose by 15.1% while the labor force grew by 10.7%, resulting in a 3.5 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. This contrasts with Regional Qld, where employment increased by 0.1%, the labor force grew by 0.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points. Future demand trends in Eli Waters can be analyzed using the national employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While total national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce mix suggests employment in Eli Waters would grow by 7.0% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, though this is a simple weighted extrapolation for illustration and excludes local population growth trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Eli Waters is $1,038 a week (about $54,000 a year), with median personal income at $533 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,602 a year against an average of $52,305. 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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Taxpayer data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that income levels in the suburb of Eli Waters are below the national average. The median income among local taxpayers is $41,602 and the average income is $52,305, compared to Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 and $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be approximately $46,328 for the median and $58,247 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Eli Waters all ranked between the 4th and 5th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution shows 32.5% of residents (1,617 people) earn within the $800 - 1,499 range, whereas the metropolitan area is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 31.7%. Housing affordability presents major challenges, leaving residents with only 83.0% of their income, which ranks in the 5th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Eli Waters had 1,438 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 0% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 35.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in Eli Waters at the latest Census consisted of 94.3% separate houses and 5.7% alternative dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or other structures, compared to Regional Qld where houses made up 76.4% and other dwellings accounted for 23.6%. The rate of outright home ownership in Eli Waters stood at 48.1%, which was notably higher than the Regional Qld level, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (22.6%) or rented (29.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,300 was substantially below the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $370 compared to $345 regionally.
Compared nationally, mortgage payments in Eli Waters are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Eli Waters counted 1,438 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,905 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 84% of areas nationally, against 40% couples without children. 22% 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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Family households represent the clear majority at 74.9% of all dwellings, consisting of couples with children at 20.9%, couples without children at 39.5%, and single parent families at 13.8%. Non-family households account for the remaining 25.1%, with lone person households making up 21.9% and group households comprising 3.1%. The median household size of 2.4 residents is slightly smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.8% of adults in Eli Waters hold a university qualification, including 9.0% with a bachelor degree and 2.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 1,313 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,024 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment in the area is low, with university qualification rates at 12.8% compared to the Australian average of 30.4%, representing a potential focus area for targeted education programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 9.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational and technical skills are highly represented, with 42.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 32.5%. A high level of educational participation is observed, with 27.5% of residents enrolled in formal studies.
This enrollment includes 10.7% in primary school, 10.2% in secondary school, and 2.0% in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Eli Waters means driving: households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport data shows 5 active stops operating in Eli Waters, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 3 separate routes, providing a total of 58 passenger trips per week. Transport access is limited, with residents living an average of 702 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the area's residential nature, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 95%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per household, which is below the regional average. A low 6.2% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may be due to pandemic conditions.
The average service frequency is 8 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 11 weekly departures from each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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55.5% of residents in Eli Waters report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 88% of areas nationally. 11.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 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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Health indicators compiled by AreaSearch regarding mortality and chronic disease show significant challenges in Eli Waters, with the prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance coverage is low at approximately 48% of the population, representing about 2,385 people. This is below the Regional Qld average of 52.5% and the national rate of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues in the area, affecting 13.6% and 10.3% of residents respectively, while 55.5% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Chronic health issues are elevated among the working-age demographic. Residents aged 65 and over make up 29.8% of the local population (1,483 people), which is higher than the regional average of 20.4%. Health profiles for these seniors present challenges, with national rankings aligning closely with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Eli Waters is largely Australian-born, at 79.8% of residents, with 5.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.7%) and Australian (27.6%). 3.9% 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 Eli Waters is below average, with citizens making up 86.3% of the population, 79.8% of residents born in Australia, and 94.8% using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 50.0% of the population in Eli Waters, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Eli Waters are English at 34.7% (notably higher than the regional average of 29.6%), Australian at 27.6%, and Scottish at 7.8%. There are also variations in other backgrounds: Maori is overrepresented at 1.0% of the population compared to 0.8% regionally, German stands at 4.5% compared to 4.7% regionally, and Australian Aboriginal ancestry is equal to the regional level at 3.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Eli Waters is 46, older than 88% of areas nationally. That is 2 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 24.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in the suburb of Eli Waters is 46 years, which is higher than the Regional Qld average of 41 years and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional Qld, there is a higher concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 (16.1% versus 9.4% nationally) but a lower proportion of people aged 45 - 54 (7.6%). A demographic shift has occurred since the 2021 Census, with the median age dropping from 48 to 46 years. During this time, the 25 to 34 age group grew from 9.3% to 12.5% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group rose from 9.4% to 12.1%, while the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 9.7% to 7.6% and the 65 to 74 cohort declined from 18.2% to 16.1%.
By 2041, significant changes in the age structure are projected for the suburb of Eli Waters, with the 25 to 34 age cohort expected to grow by 188 people (30%) from 622 to 811, while the 15 to 24 age bracket is projected to decrease by 28 individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Eli Waters
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — 572 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,758 at the 2021 Census → 4,978 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 (SAL30960). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.