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Flagstone has an estimated 9,486 residents, up from 7,087 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,399 people, or 33.9%. Growth has averaged 6.3% a year over five years, faster than 96% of areas nationally. 564 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 60.0% of that increase. That puts 718 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 address data validated by AreaSearch since the Census indicates that the suburb of Flagstone has an estimated population of 9,486 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 2,399 people (33.9%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 7,087 people. This shift is derived from a resident population of 9,156, estimated by AreaSearch following an analysis of the ABS June 2025 ERP data release, combined with an additional 564 validated new addresses post-Census. The current population translates to a density ratio of 717 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical averages recorded across areas evaluated by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Flagstone recorded 33.9% growth since the 2021 census, outstripping the national rate of 9.3% and the state average, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Population expansion was chiefly propelled by interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 60.0% of total population increases recently, though natural growth and overseas migration also contributed positively. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 location, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 territories not represented in this dataset, and for periods beyond 2032, Queensland State Government projections released in 2023 and based on 2021 data are utilized. Because these state-level projections lack age breakdown details, AreaSearch allocates cohort growth weights matching the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 (based on 2022 data) for individual age groups. Future demographic modeling points to exceptional expansion, ranking the suburb of Flagstone in the top 10 percent of national statistical areas, with a projected increase of 6,491 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing a total rise of 65.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
827 new dwellings have been approved in Flagstone over the past five years, an average of 165 a year. That places the area in the 96th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 17 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 106 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 94% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 254, 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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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals compiled from statistical areas, the suburb of Flagstone has averaged approximately 165 dwelling approvals annually, amounting to an estimated 827 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26233 approvals have been logged. Over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, an average of 2.9 people moved to the locality per new residence built, pointing to solid demand that is likely to bolster property values, with new dwellings carrying an average construction cost of $396,000—slightly higher than the regional average—indicating a preference for quality builds.
Commercial approvals have reached $443,000 this financial year, underlining the residential character of the locality. In comparison to Greater Brisbane, the suburb of Flagstone shows equivalent per-capita construction rates, which helps maintain market balance in line with regional trends. This volume is considerably above the national level, indicating strong developer interest. Residential additions consist of 94.0% detached houses and 6.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the traditional low-density landscape with a focus on spacious family homes. Averaging approximately 80 people per approved dwelling, the suburb of Flagstone displays typical characteristics of an expanding market. Looking forward, the suburb of Flagstone is projected to add 6,161 residents by 2041, starting from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. Current construction volumes appear to match future housing requirements, maintaining balanced market conditions with no significant price pressures.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Flagstone, worth an estimated $6.21 billion. A further 105 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $41 billion. 46 are already under construction and 35 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Few elements impact local performance as significantly as updates to regional infrastructure, key projects, and planning changes. AreaSearch has identified a total of 17 projects expected to influence the locality. Core developments include Flagstone City, Flagstone Rise Estate, Greater Flagstone Priority Development Area, and the Flagstone State Primary School Expansion, with the subsequent list detailing the most significant initiatives.
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Kindira by Mirvac (Monarch Glen Master Planned Community)
Kindira is a 2.7 billion dollar master-planned community spanning 1,024 hectares within the Greater Flagstone PDA. The project is delivering over 7,300 residential lots and will house up to 20,000 residents. Construction has officially commenced on trunk infrastructure and the first residential precinct of 575 lots. The development features 400 hectares of conservation bushland, planned state primary and high schools, three neighbourhood centres, and a future district centre at a rail station.
Flagstone Rise Estate
Flagstone Rise Estate is a boutique residential neighbourhood of around 300 house and land lots within the wider Flagstone masterplanned community. The estate offers elevated homesites with views, local parks, walk and cycle paths, and convenient access to schools, childcare, Flagstone Village shopping, and the emerging Flagstone City town centre with its planned CBD, train station and major recreation park.
Stonewood Estate Flagstone
Stonewood Estate is a new house and land community in Greater Flagstone, south of Brisbane, delivering more than 400 residential lots plus local parkland and walking tracks close to future Flagstone City services.
Greater Flagstone Priority Development Area
The Greater Flagstone Priority Development Area (PDA) is a 7,188-hectare urban growth corridor managed by Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) to deliver approximately 51,500 dwellings for up to 138,000 residents. The masterplanned corridor includes a 126-hectare city centre, extensive trunk infrastructure, employment and health hubs, and a proposed passenger rail link from Salisbury to Beaudesert. Active construction and residential delivery are underway across major developments including Peet Flagstone City, Mirvac Everleigh, and Pacifiq Communities Riverstone Springs.
Greater Flagstone New State Primary School
The Queensland Department of Education is progressing planning for a new state primary school in Greater Flagstone to support long-term population growth. The project remains in the planning phase with enrolment growth continuing to be monitored. The previously anticipated 2025 opening has been deferred, with the current planned opening in 2030. A school site has been identified, with design, traffic, environmental and stormwater investigations to occur before construction.
Flagstone East Residential Community
Major staged residential expansion within the Greater Flagstone Priority Development Area being delivered by Peet. The precinct will provide about 1,631 residential lots together with future retail, parks, sporting facilities, a state primary school site and supporting infrastructure. Civil works are underway, first homes are expected from 2026, and additional subdivision stages continue to progress through EDQ approvals.
Flagstone Central Shopping Centre Expansion
Retail expansion and upgrade of Flagstone Central by Stockwell. The centre is anchored by a 3,500 sqm Woolworths and, following the expansion, includes ALDI plus around 20+ specialty stores, professional suites, a fuel station and the Splash Learn to Swim school. The original extension completed in 2020 added about 2,500 sqm; the ALDI addition opened in 2024. Project is now fully operational.
Flagstone Adventure Park & Water Play Precinct
A large regional adventure playground and water play precinct in Greater Flagstone, delivering a 10 hectare recreation park with an 11 metre adventure tower, 19 metre skybridge, skate plaza, dog park and a state of the art zero depth water play park featuring a 10 metre climbable treehouse, waterfalls and interactive jets. Delivered as a joint project by Logan City Council and Peet to provide a major community recreation hub for the rapidly growing Flagstone area, the precinct opened to the public in late 2019 and now operates daily with free entry.
4,933 residents of Flagstone are employed, from a labour force of 5,114. Unemployment sits at 3.5%, with participation at 75.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% 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 7,049, about 74% 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 suburb of Flagstone has a balanced workforce of white and blue collar workers, with the construction sector showing high representation, an unemployment rate of only 3.5%, and relatively stable employment over the prior year, based on AreaSearch statistical area data. As of March 2026, there are 4,933 working residents, with the unemployment rate sitting 0.8% below the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.3%, and workforce participation at a standard level (75.1% compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane). Census figures showed that a low 11.3% of residents worked from home, although Covid-19 lockdown influences should be taken into account.
The primary employment sectors for residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The locality shows a particularly high concentration of construction workers, with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, making up only 4.1% of the local workforce compared to 8.9% in Greater Brisbane. The heavily residential area appears to provide limited local job opportunities, as shown by the comparison of the Census working population against the resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data for wider statistical areas, employment rose by 0.2% and the labor force expanded by 0.6% over the 12 months to March 2026, leading to a rise in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. During the same timeframe, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2% and labor force growth of 3.4%, with a rise of 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future demand in the suburb of Flagstone. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local employment profile to estimate future trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these sectoral projections to the local workforce mix suggests employment in the suburb of Flagstone should rise by 6.1% over five years and 12.7% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Flagstone is $2,073 a week (about $108,000 a year), with median personal income at $879 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,796 a year against an average of $59,829. 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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The latest postcode-level ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that incomes in the suburb of Flagstone are lower than the national average, with a median of $52,796 and an average of $59,829. This is below the Greater Brisbane median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $58,794 for the median and $66,626 for the average as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census data, household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of Flagstone sit around the 66th percentile nationally.
The income profile reveals that 46.8% of the population (4,439 individuals) earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, reflecting the broader region where 33.3% are in this bracket. High housing costs take up 17.4% of income, although solid overall earnings keep disposable income at the 68th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Flagstone had 2,055 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 64% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 13% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $395 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,820 a month, a total housing cost higher than 84% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling types in the suburb of Flagstone at the time of the latest Census consisted of 98.8% detached houses and 1.1% other housing types, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to the Brisbane metro split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in the suburb of Flagstone lagged the Brisbane metro rate, sitting at 12.7%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (64.1%) or rented (23.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was lower than the Brisbane metro average at $1,820, while the median weekly rent was $395, compared to Brisbane metro averages of $1,863 and $380 respectively.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Flagstone are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rent costs exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Flagstone counted 2,055 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,751 today, averaging 3.3 people each. 49% are couples with children, more than in 94% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 10% 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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Family households comprise the vast majority of homes at 88.5%, consisting of couples with children at 49.3%, couples without children at 21.5%, and single parent families at 16.6%. Non-family households represent the remaining 11.5%, with lone person households at 9.9% and group houses at 1.8% of the total. The median household size is 3.3 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.0% of adults in Flagstone hold a university qualification, including 8.1% with a bachelor degree and 1.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 35.9% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,681 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 face educational hurdles, with university qualification rates at 11.0%, which is well below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This presents a challenge as well as an opportunity for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.1%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.7% and postgraduate qualifications at 1.2%. Vocational skills are highly represented, with 47.7% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (35.9%). Enrollment rates in education are high, with 35.4% of residents currently undertaking formal study. This comprises 14.1% in primary school, 10.7% in high school, and 3.2% enrolled in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Flagstone reaches 8 stops on 1 route, timetabled for about 250 services a week. The typical home sits about 880 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 2.0 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analysis shows 8 active transit stops in the suburb of Flagstone, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 1 separate routes, which provide 254 weekly passenger journeys. Transport access is classified as limited, with residents living an average of 877 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the locality, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary choice for 96% of commuters. Household car ownership averages 2.0 per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average. A relatively low 11.3% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may show the influence of COVID-19 rules).
Transit service frequency averages 36 trips per day across all active routes, representing approximately 31 weekly trips per individual stop.
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69.6% of residents in Flagstone report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 80% of areas nationally. 5.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 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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Health indicators highlight notable challenges for the suburb of Flagstone, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, which are prominent in both younger and older cohorts, alongside a relatively low rate of private health insurance coverage at approximately 51% of the population (~4,829 people). This is below the 55.8% recorded for Greater Brisbane. The most common medical conditions reported in the area were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 10.6 and 9.4% of residents respectively, while 69.6% reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
Working-age residents experience chronic health conditions at rates above the average. The area has 9.6% of residents aged 65 and over (910 people), which is lower than the 15.1% average in Greater Brisbane. Senior health outcomes present challenges, with national rankings generally matching those of the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Flagstone is largely Australian-born, at 82.9% of residents, with 6.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.2%) and Australian (29.9%). 3.5% 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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The suburb of Flagstone exhibits lower than average levels of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 86.0% of the population, 82.9% born in Australia, and 93.9% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 37.6% of residents. The most distinct overrepresentation is in the Other category, which accounts for 0.6% of the population compared to 1.3% in Greater Brisbane. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (parental country of birth), the primary groups in the suburb of Flagstone are English at 31.2%, Australian at 29.9% (which is considerably higher than the regional average of 23.2%), and Scottish at 7.5%.
Significant variations also exist in other ethnic categories, with New Zealand backgrounds overrepresented at 1.7% (compared to 1.0% regionally), Maori at 2.2% (compared to 1.1%), and Samoan at 0.6% (compared to 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Flagstone is 31, younger than 96% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 28.0% 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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With a median age of 31 years, the suburb of Flagstone has a younger population than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and is younger than the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the suburb of Flagstone shows a higher percentage of children aged 5 - 14 (17.6%) but a lower share of people aged 25 - 34 (12.9%). The proportion of residents aged 5 - 14 is higher than the national figure of 12.0%. Data since the 2021 Census reveals the 55 to 64 age group rose from 7.7% to 9.4% of the population, and the 65 to 74 group grew from 4.8% to 6.3%.
Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 group decreased from 15.4% to 12.9%, and the 5 to 14 group fell from 18.9% to 17.6%. Demographic projections indicate that the age profile in the suburb of Flagstone will change significantly by 2041. The 15 to 24 age bracket is expected to grow substantially, adding 952 people (67%) to rise from 1,432 to 2,385.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Flagstone
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 9 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 Aug 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 — 564 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,087 at the 2021 Census → 9,486 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 (SAL31047). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.