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Emu Park has an estimated 2,487 residents, up from 2,281 at the 2021 Census — a change of 206 people, or 9.0%. Growth has averaged 1.6% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 91.0% of that increase. That puts 114 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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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the suburb of Emu Park's population is estimated at around 2,487 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 206 people (9.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,281 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,470, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 40 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This level of population equates to a density ratio of 114 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Emu Park's 9.0% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (7.0%), along with the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 91.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. As we examine future population trends, a significant population increase in the top quartile of Australian non-metropolitan areas is forecast, with the area expected to increase by 718 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting reflecting an increase of 28.2% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
125 new dwellings have been approved in Emu Park over the past five years, an average of 25 a year. That places the area in the 63rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 28 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 82% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 17, well below 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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Evaluations by AreaSearch regarding ABS figures for building approvals, apportioned from broader regional metrics, indicate that the locality averages approximately 25 newly authorized dwellings on an annual basis, with a total of 125 approvals recorded across the preceding 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 16 documented during the current FY-26 period. Considering that constructing each new residence has corresponded to a mean addition of 1.6 occupants per year over the same 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand is successfully met by incoming supply, fostering balanced market circumstances, with new residential projects carrying an average projected construction cost of $438,000.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $3.8 million for this financial year, pointing to a quiet phase for non-residential expansion. Compared with the Rest of Qld, the volume of residential building starts per capita in this locality is higher by 178.0%, offering prospective purchasers a broad range of options. The composition of this incoming supply is dominated by detached houses at 82.0%, with apartments or townhouses representing the remaining 18.0%, which maintains the low-density profile of the community and caters directly to purchasers looking for larger allotments. A ratio of around 86 individuals for each authorized dwelling construction reflects the typical progression of an expanding neighborhood. Projections for the coming years suggest the locality will accommodate an extra 701 occupants by 2041, measured from the most recent quarterly projections compiled by AreaSearch. The current pace of construction appears well-tailored to support these future demands, which should prevent significant upward pressure on home prices and preserve local market equilibrium.
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 53 current infrastructure and development projects close to Emu Park, worth an estimated $2.13 billion. 13 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Regional development and local property trends are heavily influenced by shifts in infrastructure, major projects, and local planning policies. AreaSearch has identified a total of 2 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Key regional projects include the Lifestyles By The Beach Over 50s Village in Zilzie, the Seaspray Estate in Zilzie, safety upgrades and targeted improvements for bridges on the Bruce Highway between Rockhampton and St Lawrence, and the Central Queensland Defence Industry Precinct Business Case, with the most relevant initiatives detailed in the list below.
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Lifestyles By The Beach Over 50s Village, Zilzie
A DA approved over 50s land lease community on approximately 27.8 hectares at 78 Svendsen Road, Zilzie, around 23 km south of Yeppoon on Queenslands Capricorn Coast. Branded Lifestyles By The Beach and in the Palm Lake Group pipeline, the project will deliver 319 single-level homes plus resort-style facilities including a community and wellness centre, cinema, pool, gym, games room, tennis courts, bowling green and RV parking. The village targets active retirees seeking coastal lifestyle living.
Seaspray Estate, Zilzie
Seaspray Estate is an established master planned coastal residential community at Cocoanut Point in Zilzie on the Capricorn Coast. The original land estate comprised about 52 residential allotments and several balance development sites, which were marketed and sold via Ray White Special Projects in 2014. The broader Seaspray community now includes Seaspray Resort and the Seaspray Health and Fitness Centre with pools, gyms, tennis and pickleball courts, pharmacy, health services, beauty and wellness operators and a cafe bar, providing local residents with resort style facilities within walking distance of homes.Most subdivision works are complete and remaining vacant lots are sold and developed individually by various builders and owners.
The Shoals Lammermoor Beach
A residential land development by Keppel Developments located at Lammermoor Beach, offering family-friendly living near the coast.
Brian Dorey OAM Capricorn Coast Aquatic Centre Upgrade
Livingstone Shire Council has delivered a major upgrade of the Yeppoon Aquatic Centre at Cooee Bay, now officially named the Brian Dorey OAM Capricorn Coast Aquatic Centre in honour of the late local sport and recreation advocate. The redevelopment delivered a new 50m heated outdoor pool, extended shade, an amenities block, a submersible swim wall, all-ability access including wheelchair-compliant ramps, a Changing Places changeroom, a new entrance and landscaping. The facility officially reopened to the public in late May 2026.Council awarded the ongoing management contract to PCYC Queensland in April 2026, which now operates day-to-day aquatics services including learn-to-swim, squad training and casual swimming. The project was jointly funded by Livingstone Shire Council and the Australian Government, with the Commonwealth contributing 13 million dollars under the Community Development Grants Programme.
Surf Lakes Capricorn Coast Wave Resort
A $187 million surf resort destination at Yeppoon on the Capricorn Coast, built around the world-first Surf Lakes concentric wave-pool technology. The DA-approved 37.18-hectare site will feature a commercial wave pool capable of delivering 2,000 rides per hour with waves up to 2.6m. Stage 1 includes cabin lodging, camping and caravan sites, a skate park, restaurant, scuba pool, and solar farm. Later stages will add a 75-bed boutique hotel, aqua park, wellness and spa facilities, and a town green.The parent entity, Surf Lakes Global Inc (USA), is actively raising capital for construction through Surf Lakes Capricorn Coast Pty Ltd.
Bay Plaza (Keppel Bay Plaza) Redevelopment
Major multi-million dollar redevelopment and rebranding of the existing Keppel Bay Plaza shopping center into Bay Plaza. The upgraded asset introduces Yeppoon's first designated entertainment precinct featuring the region's only cinema, a completely refurbished dining and drinks precinct, an upgraded full-line Coles Supermarket, and expanded specialty retail, beauty, and service tenancies.
Station Quarter Mixed-Use Development
Mixed-use urban precinct at the former Yeppoon heritage rail station site. The western precinct, completed in 2024, features a community recovery space, alfresco dining, and a taphouse. The eastern precinct is planned for ground floor commercial and retail uses with high-density residential apartments on upper levels.
Mint Yeppoon
Mint Yeppoon is a proposed seven-storey, 45-apartment mixed-use development on a 2265sqm site at 8-14 Anzac Parade, next to the Strand Hotel on the Yeppoon Esplanade. Designed by Tim Stewart Architects, the approved scheme includes ground floor retail, two levels of parking, penthouse residences, a rooftop pool deck and a tennis court. Livingstone Shire Council approved the development in early 2020 and a prior sales campaign saw the apartments go under offer, but construction has not commenced.The site, currently home to the Lure Living cafe and a Strand Hotel bottle shop, was placed on the market in late 2024 by vendor Brookport Pty Ltd with the development approval valid until February 2026.
1,028 residents of Emu Park are employed, from a labour force of 1,064. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 49.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,199, about 88% 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 workforce exhibits a high level of qualification, particularly within essential community services, and maintains a low jobless rate of 3.4% according to regional data compiled by AreaSearch. As of March 2026, there are 1,028 employed residents, representing an unemployment rate that is 0.5% lower than the Regional Qld figure of 3.9%, although the labor participation rate remains low at 49.5% compared to the 64.3% recorded across Regional Qld. Census data indicates that just 7.8% of the local workforce reported working from their homes, a figure that should be viewed in light of past pandemic-related restriction periods.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Job representation within the mining sector is particularly pronounced, registering at 2.5 times the average regional level. In contrast, agricultural, forestry, and fishing industries are underrepresented, accounting for only 0.8% of local workers compared to the Regional Qld average of 4.5%. A comparison between the count of local working individuals and the resident population suggests that local employment opportunities within the immediate area are relatively constrained. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated by AreaSearch for the surrounding region reveals that over the 12-month timeframe, the local labor pool contracted by 5.3% while total employment fell by 3.6%, resulting in a decrease in the unemployment rate by 1.7 percentage points. This differs from the broader trends in Regional Qld, where total employment increased by 0.1%, the overall labor force grew by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate rose by 0.1 percentage points. National forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer a broader perspective on potential future employment dynamics within the locality. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth trends. While national employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely across different sectors. Applying these national industry trends directly to the local sector mix yields an estimated local job growth of 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, representing a basic weighting exercise rather than a detailed projection based on local population dynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Emu Park is $1,192 a week (about $62,000 a year), with median personal income at $617 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,885 a year against an average of $65,336. 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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Tax data from the ATO for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch indicates that residents in this locality earn slightly less than the national benchmark. The median income among tax filers is $49,885 and the average stands at $65,336, compared to Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 and $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of approximately $55,552 for median income and $72,758 for average income as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal income tiers in the area fall between the 12th and 13th percentiles nationwide.
In terms of earnings brackets, the largest group of residents comprises 27.7% of the population (688 people) earning between $800 and $1,499, which differs from the wider region where the $1,500 to $2,999 range is the most common at 31.7%. After meeting housing costs, residents retain 85.4% of their income, a figure that sits at the 15th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Emu Park had 909 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 3% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 47% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 25.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in the area consists of 90.1% standalone houses and 9.9% alternative housing types, such as apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas Regional Qld averages 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwelling formats. The home ownership rate is significantly elevated compared to the wider region, with 47.1% of households owning their property outright, while the rest are servicing a mortgage (30.2%) or renting (22.7%). The median monthly housing loan payment was $1,517, which is lower than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, and the median weekly rent was $300, compared to the regional figure of $345.
On a national level, local mortgage repayments are considerably below the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are likewise lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Emu Park counted 909 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 991 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 87% of areas nationally, against 38% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 70.3% of the local household structure, consisting of couples with children at 20.0%, couples without children at 37.8%, and single parent households at 11.0%. The remaining 29.7% of residences are occupied by non-family households, which includes single persons living alone at 27.9% and group houses at 2.2%. The median household size of 2.3 residents is slightly smaller than the average of 2.5 reported across Regional Qld.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.5% of adults in Emu Park hold a university qualification, including 12.7% with a bachelor degree and 2.5% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 78% of areas nationally. A further 29.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 479 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 954 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 locality demonstrates lower rates of tertiary education completion, with university degree attainment standing at 17.5%, which is well below the national average of 30.4%. This gap highlights both an educational deficit and a target area for future learning programs. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.7%, with postgraduate credentials at 2.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 39.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificate-level training at 29.1%. A significant proportion of the local population is engaged in formal studies, representing 23.1% of residents.
Within this student group, 8.2% are enrolled in primary schooling, 8.0% attend secondary schools, and 2.0% are participating in tertiary education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Emu Park means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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59.4% of residents in Emu Park report no long-term health condition. 7.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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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Evaluations by AreaSearch regarding regional mortality and chronic health issues suggest the locality experiences notable health pressures, with various medical concerns present across both older and younger populations, while the rate of private health insurance coverage is slightly above the average SA2 area at roughly 53% of all residents, representing approximately 1,320 people. Arthritis and mental health challenges represent the most prevalent diagnoses among residents, affecting 12.9% and 8.6% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 59.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to a higher rate of 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Chronic illness rates are also elevated among the working-age population. Furthermore, seniors aged 65 and over make up 30.8% of the local population (765 people), which is significantly higher than the Regional Qld average of 20.4%, with national comparative health rankings showing even larger discrepancies than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Emu Park is largely Australian-born, at 89.2% of residents, with 1.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.9%) and Australian (30.7%). 3.7% 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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The locality has a lower level of cultural diversity compared to broader averages, with citizens making up 90.0% of the population, 89.2% of residents having been born in Australia, and 98.2% using only English in their households. In terms of religious affiliation, Christianity is the dominant faith at 58.6% of the population, compared to 52.2% recorded across Regional Qld. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplaces, the most common origins declared by residents are English at 31.9%, Australian at 30.7%, and Irish at 9.4%. There are also notable differences in the concentration of other backgrounds compared to the wider region, with Welsh ancestry overrepresented at 0.9% of the local population compared to 0.5% regionally, French backgrounds at 0.7% compared to 0.5%, and Scottish origins at 8.9% compared to 7.8% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Emu Park is 54, older than 96% of areas nationally. 17.4% 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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The median age of 54 years in this locality is substantially higher than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national average of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, there is a pronounced concentration of residents in the 65 - 74 age group, which accounts for 18.4% of the population locally, while the 15 - 24 age bracket is underrepresented at 8.4%. The proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 is also significantly above the national benchmark of 9.4%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 7.9% to 9.2%, and the 75 to 84 bracket has expanded from 9.2% to 10.3%, while the 5 to 14 age group has shrunk from 10.3% to 9.2%.
Long-term population forecasts for 2041 suggest notable demographic shifts, with the 75 to 84 cohort projected to experience the highest rate of growth at 54%, adding 138 residents to reach a total of 395, while the 15 to 24 group is expected to grow by only 2%, representing an increase of 5 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Emu Park
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 40 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,281 at the 2021 Census → 2,487 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 (SAL30975). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.