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Forest Lake has an estimated 23,938 residents, up from 22,676 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,262 people, or 5.6%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. 102 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 62.0% of that increase. That puts 2,448 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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According to investigations of ABS demographic releases covering the surrounding region, alongside new addresses verified by AreaSearch following the Census, the population of the suburb of Forest Lake is calculated to stand at roughly 23,938 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 1,262 people (5.6%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 22,676 people. The dynamic is calculated based on a resident population of 23,904, estimated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus 102 verified new addresses registered post-Census. Such a population count translates to a density of 2,447 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quarter of Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
In recent times, growth in the local population was heavily supported by overseas arrivals, who made up approximately 62.0% of the overall population expansion. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia demographic projections for each SA2 district, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 regions lacking these forecasts, or for periods past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 utilizing 2021 data are substituted. Since these state-level forecasts omit detailed age brackets, AreaSearch allocates cohort growth fractions matching the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, baseline 2022) for each age group. Looking ahead, demographic modeling suggests a population trajectory tracking slightly under the national median, with the suburb of Forest Lake projected to add 2,430 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing an overall expansion of 10.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
122 new dwellings have been approved in Forest Lake over the past five years, an average of 24 a year. That is 1.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 29 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 52% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 5, 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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An evaluation by AreaSearch of ABS building permit statistics allocated from regional databases indicates that the suburb of Forest Lake has averaged approximately 24 new residential permits per year, amounting to an estimated 122 dwellings over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, 5 permits have been documented. With an average of 5.1 residents relocating to the locality for every completed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping supply by a wide margin, which commonly exerts upward pressure on values and intensifies homebuyer competition, while newly constructed properties show a mean value of $487,000, indicating developers are focusing on the higher-end market segment with premium stock.
Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $2.2 million this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality. Recent building activity is divided between 52.0% standalone houses and 48.0% medium and high-density options, showing a growing diversity of attached dwellings to provide choices across various price points, from large family residences to more affordable smaller units. This marks a notable shift from the established housing stock (which currently stands at 95.0% houses), driven by a scarcity of vacant land and changing lifestyle and budget requirements. Recording roughly 2816 people per permit, the suburb of Forest Lake displays characteristics typical of a mature and settled community. Demographic projections indicate the suburb of Forest Lake will add 2,396 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly calculations). If current construction volumes persist, residential supply may fail to match population expansion, which could heighten buyer competition and reinforce upward pressure on values.
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 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Forest Lake, worth an estimated $307 million. A further 49 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $157.9 billion. 15 are already under construction and 15 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, retail 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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Local performance is heavily shaped by revisions to neighborhood infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning changes. AreaSearch has identified a total of 20 projects expected to influence the community. Prominent developments include Golden Grove Estate, Acacia Doolandella, Pallara Development Project (78-88 Vied Road), and the Forest Lake Shopping Centre ALDI Extension, with the accompanying directory detailing the most significant undertakings.
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Acacia Doolandella
Acacia Doolandella is a boutique Ausbuild house and land estate in Brisbane's south, delivering 23 premium homesites within an established, quiet neighbourhood close to schools, parks, retail and major transport routes. The community focuses on low rise detached housing with a mix of lot sizes and contemporary family homes.
Woodvale Village
Woodvale Village is a $100 million masterplanned community in Forest Lake delivering 151 new homes, including 3- and 4-bedroom turnkey house and land packages. Fast-tracked as a State Facilitated Development (SFD), it requires a minimum 15% affordable housing allocation. Construction has commenced, with first residents expected by mid-2027.
Golden Grove Estate
Golden Grove Estate is a 98 dwelling townhouse community at 73 Redhead Street, Doolandella, delivering three and four bedroom homes next to more than 1 hectare of parkland about 25 minutes from Brisbane CBD. Stages 1 to 5 are now complete and sold out, with the final Stage 6 townhomes under construction and expected to settle by 2027.
Forest Lake Shopping Centre ALDI Extension
Expansion of existing ALDI tenancy and addition of four new specialty retail tenancies at Forest Lake Shopping Centre. 1,089sqm gross floor area increase including drop off lane and outdoor pedestrian space upgrades. The shopping centre serves as major retail hub for southwest Brisbane with Woolworths, Coles, ALDI, and Kmart anchoring 70 specialty stores. QIC Real Estate manages the shopping centre development.
31 Woodvale Crescent Residential Development Site
1.013 hectare residential development site in Forest Lake offered for sale. The site sits within an established suburb about 25km south west of Brisbane CBD and has an 88m frontage to Woodvale Crescent. Adjoining properties at 40-60 Woodvale Crescent and 205A Woogaroo Street were declared State Facilitated Development (SFD) on 30 September 2024 with a minimum 15 percent affordable housing component and an indicative minimum density of 25 dwellings per net developable hectare. While 31 Woodvale Crescent is not part of that declared SFD area, the listing markets its proximity to that precinct and its potential for similar residential yields, subject to approvals.
Forest Lake Three Co-Living Houses Development
Construction of three 5-bedroom co-living houses in Forest Lake suburb. 15-month completion timeline from settlement. Part of addressing Brisbane's housing demand in the family-friendly Forest Lake community with central lake and recreational facilities.
Woolworths Doolandella
Completed neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by a full line Woolworths supermarket and BWS liquor store, with direct to boot pickup and a small mix of specialty shops serving Doolandella and surrounding suburbs. The centre opened in 2025 on the corner of Blunder Road and Crossacres Street and was developed by Woolworths Group with Hutchinson Builders as the main contractor.
Brookside Convenience Hub
A completed local convenience retail hub at the corner of Blunder Road and Brookside Street in Doolandella, anchored by a McDonalds restaurant and 7-Eleven service station, with multiple food and drink tenancies and on-site parking serving the surrounding residential estates.
13,707 residents of Forest Lake are employed, from a labour force of 14,021. Unemployment sits at 2.2%, with participation at 72.0%. 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 18,626, about 78% 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 Forest Lake has an educated workforce with strong representation in critical services, a jobless rate of only 2.2%, and an estimated 9.3% rise in employment over the preceding year, compiled by AreaSearch from regional statistics. As of March 2026, there are 13,707 employed locals, with the unemployment rate tracking 2.1% lower than the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.3%, and labor participation matching the Greater Brisbane level of 70.4%. Census records show a moderate 17.2% of working residents performed their jobs from home, although Covid-19 restrictions during that period should be kept in mind.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The locality has a distinct concentration in manufacturing, where employment is 1.5 times higher than the regional baseline. Conversely, construction has a minor footprint, accounting for 6.0% of local jobs compared to 9.0% across the region. This highly residential area appears to provide few local jobs, as shown by comparing the count of active workers living in the area to the working population present during the Census. Based on AreaSearch calculations of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional areas, the year leading up to March 2026 saw employment expand by 9.3% and the labor force rise by 8.6%, leading to a decrease of 0.7 percentage points in the jobless rate. This stands in contrast to Greater Brisbane, which recorded a 3.2% rise in employment, a 3.4% expansion in the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future local demand patterns can be further understood by referencing national employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model growth. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of change varies widely by sector. Applying these industry weightings to the occupational profile of the suburb of Forest Lake suggests local employment should rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (note this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Forest Lake is $1,921 a week (about $100,000 a year), with median personal income at $801 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,598 a year against an average of $58,191. 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 statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that household earnings in the suburb of Forest Lake track below the national average, with a median of $51,598 and an average of $58,191. This is lower than the Greater Brisbane median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current figures are estimated at roughly $57,460 for the median and $64,801 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual earnings in the suburb of Forest Lake sit around the 54th percentile nationally.
Looking at income distributions, 38.5% of residents (9,216 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is comparable to the wider region where this bracket accounts for 33.3% of the population. Discretionary funds remaining after housing costs stand at 84.9% of income, and the area is positioned in the 5th decile of the national SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Forest Lake had 7,731 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 2% apartments. 48% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,690 a month. Rent absorbs 20.3% 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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Residential property types in the suburb of Forest Lake at the most recent Census consisted of 94.9% houses and 5.0% alternative dwellings (townhouses, flats, and other configurations), whereas the wider Brisbane metro area recorded 73.5% houses and 26.5% alternative dwellings. The rate of home ownership in the suburb of Forest Lake was slightly below the Brisbane metro level, standing at 25.3%, while the remaining homes were occupied by mortgage holders (48.0%) or tenants (26.6%). The median monthly home loan payment of $1,690 was lower than the Brisbane metro median of $1,863, while the median weekly rent of $390 was higher than the Brisbane metro median of $380.
Compared nationally, mortgage payments in the suburb of Forest Lake are below the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental prices exceed the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Forest Lake counted 7,731 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,161 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 78% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of households at 78.6%, consisting of couples with children (39.6%), couples without children (24.0%), and single parent households (13.8%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 21.4% of homes, which is mostly comprised of single-person households at 19.2% and share-houses at 2.2%. The typical household occupancy of 2.8 people is higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.1% of adults in Forest Lake hold a university qualification, including 17.9% with a bachelor degree and 6.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.3% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 4,590 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,032 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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With university graduation rates at 27.1% in the suburb of Forest Lake, educational attainment sits slightly below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%, showing a minor difference that suggests reasonable academic competitiveness. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 17.9%, followed by postgraduate studies (6.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Practical and vocational training is widely held, with 32.5% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificate level courses (21.3%). Enrolment rates are particularly high, with 30.5% of the local population actively participating in academic programs.
This cohort includes 10.2% attending primary schools, 9.5% in secondary education, and 5.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Forest Lake reaches 43 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 2,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 290 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit statistics show 43 active passenger stops within the suburb of Forest Lake, consisting of various bus options. These stops are serviced by 7 distinct routes, which run a total of 1,992 passenger trips per week. Transit access is classified as favorable, with residents living an average of 287 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the locality, most workers travel outside the area, with private cars remaining the primary choice at 86%, and trains accounting for 7%. Dwellings have an average of 1.5 vehicles.
Around 17.2% of residents performed their jobs from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Service frequency stands at an average of 284 daily journeys across all active routes, which represents approximately 46 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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70.3% of residents in Forest Lake report no long-term health condition. 5.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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 measures indicate poorer outcomes for the suburb of Forest Lake based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality patterns and the presence of chronic illnesses. While general health conditions are average for the broader community, they exceed national levels for older demographics. The level of private health insurance coverage is relatively low, held by approximately 50% of residents (~12,031 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues recorded in the community were mental health concerns and asthma, affecting 8.4% and 7.4% of residents, respectively.
Meanwhile, 70.3% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents display standard health profiles. People aged 65 and over make up 15.2% of the population (3,638 people). Health measures among the elderly indicate some difficulties, scoring lower relative to national benchmarks than the younger population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
39.8% of Forest Lake residents were born overseas and 33.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 81% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.0%) and Australian (19.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Forest Lake displays significant multicultural characteristics, with 33.2% of residents communicating in a language other than English at home and 39.8% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 46.9% of the local population. The most prominent religious variance is in Buddhism, which accounts for 6.2% of residents compared to 2.0% across Greater Brisbane. In relation to family heritage, the primary ancestral backgrounds identified in the suburb of Forest Lake are English at 23.0%, Australian at 19.5%, and Other at 12.6%. There are also distinct variations in the concentration of other ethnic heritages: Samoan backgrounds are overrepresented at 2.6% (compared to 0.9% regionally), Vietnamese at 6.0% (compared to 0.8% regionally), and Maori at 1.5% (compared to 1.1% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Forest Lake is 37. 25.4% 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 in the suburb of Forest Lake is 37 years, which is almost identical to the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and very close to the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Greater Brisbane region, the suburb of Forest Lake features a higher proportion of residents in the 55 - 64 age bracket (12.4%) but a lower share of people aged 25 - 34 (11.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 4.1% to 5.1%, while the 45 to 54 group has decreased from 15.2% to 14.0%.
Demographic modeling projects significant changes to the age structure by 2041. The 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow the fastest, expanding by 60% and adding 737 residents to total 1,958. Older residents (65+) are projected to account for 64% of the population increase, highlighting a clear aging trend. Conversely, the cohorts aged 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 are projected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Forest Lake
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 12 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 — 102 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (22,676 at the 2021 Census → 23,938 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 (SAL31064). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.