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Forestdale has an estimated 2,650 residents, up from 2,560 at the 2021 Census — a change of 90 people, or 3.5%. That puts 436 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 ABS population updates for the wider region and new address verifications by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Forestdale has an estimated population of 2,650 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 90 people (3.5%) from the 2,560 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This change is calculated from the resident population of 2,639, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside 15 validated new addresses added since the Census date. This population corresponds to a density of 435 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density with potential space for future housing expansion.
Recent population gains were mostly driven by interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 50.0% of the growth, though overseas migration and natural growth also made positive contributions. AreaSearch uses SA2 projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 (using 2022 as the baseline), supplemented by 2023 Queensland Government projections based on 2021 data for areas without coverage or periods past 2032. Because the Queensland projections lack age breakdowns, AreaSearch scales age distribution based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 data) for each group. Future projections indicate the suburb of Forestdale is set for above-average growth compared to national benchmarks, with consolidated SA2 data predicting an increase of 549 residents to 2041, representing a 20.3% expansion over the 16 years.
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27 new dwellings have been approved in Forestdale over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 2.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 2, 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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AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval records indicate that the suburb of Forestdale averages approximately 5 dwelling approvals annually. A total of 27 homes were approved over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, with 2 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. Given that only 0.3 new residents have arrived per approved home during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, the supply of new builds matches or exceeds local demand, giving home buyers more options and creating room for growth beyond current estimates, with new properties having a mean construction value of $320,000.
In addition, $227,000 in commercial building approvals have been registered during this financial year, highlighting the residential focus of the area. Construction activity in the suburb of Forestdale is exceptionally low compared to the regional average, sitting 88.0% below the per capita rate of Greater Brisbane. This restricted volume of new supply typically keeps demand and values strong for existing houses. The building rate is also below the national average, which highlights the mature state of the area and suggests potential planning constraints. Recently approved residential building works consist of 60.0% detached houses and 40.0% townhouses or apartments, providing options across multiple price points, ranging from family homes to smaller, more affordable options. This represents a significant shift from the current housing stock, which is 99.0% houses, showing that a lack of development land is driving changes to match modern lifestyles and affordability. The ratio of 1323 people per single dwelling approval highlights the quiet pace of residential building in the area. Projections suggest that the suburb of Forestdale will add 538 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If development continues at its present rate, housing construction may not keep pace with population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support upward pressure on prices.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Forestdale, worth an estimated $60 million. A further 46 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $27.2 billion. 13 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and sports & recreation. 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 infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and development initiatives have a significant influence on property market performance. A total of 7 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact the suburb of Forestdale. Major developments include Ember by Azure (formerly Augusta Parkway Estate Expansion), Logan Metro Sports Park, Banksia Rise Estate, and the Loganlea Station Relocation Project, with details on the most relevant projects provided below.
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Ember by Azure
A residential development by Azure comprising 74 three and four-bedroom terrace homes. The gated community features communal amenities known as AClub, including a 20-metre wet-edge pool, a kids splash pool, sun lounges, and shaded cabanas. The development is located in Augustine Heights, part of the Greater Springfield growth corridor, and is being built by Azure Build.
Loganlea Station and Park 'n' Ride Relocation
Joint Australian and Queensland Government project to relocate Loganlea station about 500m south opposite Logan Hospital and upgrade the park 'n' ride. The new station will improve access to Logan Hospital, Loganlea TAFE and Loganlea State High School, with ramps, stairs, lifts, a pedestrian overpass, raised platforms, lighting, CCTV, real-time passenger information, bus stops, kiss 'n' ride, bicycle parking and provision for future Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail expansion. Major construction is underway and completion is targeted for 2027, subject to conditions.
Grand Plaza Shopping Centre Amenities Refurbishment
Internal upgrade program at Grand Plaza, the regional shopping centre at Browns Plains in Logan. The current scope, lodged with Logan City Council in May 2025 (reference PDCOM/1509/2025), covers a commercial amenities refurbishment refreshing customer washrooms and supporting facilities. The works form part of an ongoing centre renewal program led by co-owners Vicinity Centres and EG Funds Management, building on the recently completed food court refurbishment which introduced new ceramic and timber finishes, additional seating and a kids play zone.A steady stream of specialty store fitouts is also progressing through 2025 and 2026 (including Pandora, Essential Beauty and Sunshine Kitchen), reflecting active tenancy reconfiguration across the centre. Grand Plaza spans around 53,000 square metres of gross lettable area and is anchored by Big W, Kmart, Target, Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and Event Cinemas. The centre has previously trialled rooftop drone deliveries with Wing.
Paradise in Parkinson
Paradise in Parkinson is a masterplanned residential land estate comprising 118 residential lots delivered across multiple stages. Civil works and staged land releases have progressed, with the estate being marketed for house and land packages within the Stretton College catchment. The development includes landscaped open space, green corridors and new local road infrastructure.
Browns Plains Central
Browns Plains Central is a major mixed-use urban renewal project located opposite Grand Plaza. The masterplanned community is designed to deliver approximately 1200 apartments and townhouses integrated with retail and commercial spaces. The development aligns with the Browns Plains Local Plan to transform the site into a high-density urban hub, fostering local employment and residential growth within the Logan City Council region.
The Avenues at Browns Plains
Boutique collection of 128 luxury townhomes and apartments with rooftop terraces, located directly opposite Grand Plaza Shopping Centre in Browns Plains. Developed by Turrisi Properties, the project targets owner-occupiers and investors seeking premium finishes and an inner-suburban lifestyle close to retail, transport and schools.
Logan Metro Sports Park
Redeveloped and expanded sports facility in Browns Plains featuring four new rectangular sports fields, two clubhouses, training base for Brisbane Roar A-League team, and home ground for Football Brisbane. Includes full-size football pitch, change rooms, medical facilities, and spectator areas.
Regents Park Principal Activity Centre Plan
Long-term aspirational plan identified since the 2000s to develop Regents Park into a Principal Activity Centre, creating a hub for businesses, services, and residential areas to boost the local economy and quality of life. The suburb is primarily residential with a population of approximately 11,100 people (2021 census). Development is guided by the Logan Planning Scheme. The draft Logan Plan (the replacement planning scheme) was endorsed by Council in March 2025 and resubmitted to the Queensland Government for the State Interest Review.Public consultation ran from September to October 2025 across more than 50 community engagement events. Submissions are now closed and Council is reviewing feedback, with further updates expected in 2026 before the scheme can be formally adopted.
1,469 residents of Forestdale are employed, from a labour force of 1,496. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 68.2%. 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 2,041, about 77% 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 Forestdale has a skilled resident workforce with a strong presence in the construction sector, and an unemployment rate of only 1.8%, according to AreaSearch figures. By March 2026, there are 1,469 residents in employment. The unemployment rate is 2.5% lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 4.3%, whereas workforce participation is slightly lower, standing at 68.2% compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane. Census data reveals that a moderate 18.0% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Most working residents are employed in construction, health care & social assistance, or manufacturing.
The construction industry is highly represented, employing workers at 1.6 times the average rate for the region. On the other hand, the accommodation & food sector employs only 4.2% of local workers, which is below the Greater Brisbane figure of 6.7%. The disparity between the Census working population and resident population suggests this highly residential locality offers few local job opportunities. Based on AreaSearch assessments of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader region, the labor force shrank by 4.8% over the 12-month period, while employment dropped by 5.0%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. Conversely, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.2% and the labor force expand by 3.4%, alongside a 0.1 percentage point increase. National forecasts published in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia give further context regarding future employment trends in the suburb of Forestdale. These projections for five and ten-year horizons have been matched to the local industry mix to estimate growth. Although total national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates vary widely by industry. Extrapolating these national trends to the local employment structure suggests local employment would rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, assuming no localized population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Forestdale is $2,675 a week (about $139,000 a year), with median personal income at $882 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,912 a year against an average of $63,090. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxpayer income levels in the suburb of Forestdale are below the national average based on AreaSearch analysis of ATO data for financial year 2023. The median income for local taxpayers is $56,912, and the average income is $63,090, which compares to median and average figures of $58,236 and $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Adjusting these numbers for the 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 gives estimated values of approximately $63,377 for the median and $70,257 for the average by March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that weekly household incomes are highly ranked at the 93rd percentile ($2,675 weekly), despite personal incomes sitting lower at the 64th percentile.
Looking at the income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the largest, containing 27.6% of residents (731 people), which is close to the Greater Brisbane figure of 33.3%. High-earning households receiving more than $3,000 weekly make up 44.8% of the area, which supports local spending. Residents keep 89.0% of their income after paying for housing, and the area is positioned in the 8th decile of the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Forestdale had 785 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 1% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 6% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,383 a month. Rent absorbs 18.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.6%. 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 composition in the suburb of Forestdale is made up of 99.0% standalone houses and 1.0% other dwelling types, such as semi-detached homes or apartments. This differs from metropolitan Brisbane, which consists of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in the suburb of Forestdale is high at 45.8%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (48.7%) or renting (5.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,383 is higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, and the median weekly rent is $500, compared to $380 in metropolitan Brisbane.
Nationally, mortgage payments in the suburb of Forestdale are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent is also higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Forestdale counted 785 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.1 people each. 47% are couples with children, more than in 92% of areas nationally, against 33% couples without children. 9% 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 are the main demographic, making up 88.7% of homes. This includes 47.3% couples with children, 32.6% couples without children, and 7.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 11.3%, with single-person households at 9.3% and group households representing 1.1% of the total. The median size of households is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.6% of adults in Forestdale hold a university qualification, including 19.2% with a bachelor degree and 5.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 83% of areas nationally. A further 25.3% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational qualifications in the suburb of Forestdale are high compared to the wider region, with 26.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 14.3% in the SA3 area and 16.2% in the SA4 region. This education profile positions the population well for knowledge-intensive roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 19.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees (5.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational and technical training is also common, with 36.3% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificate level credentials (25.3%).
Enrolment in education is high, with 27.8% of residents participating in study. This includes 9.3% in primary school, 9.3% in high school, and 5.5% attending tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Forestdale means driving: households keep an average of 2.5 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analysis identifies 2 active stops within the suburb of Forestdale, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 1 routes, which provide 182 weekly passenger trips. Public transport accessibility is classified as limited, with an average distance of 856 meters to the nearest stop. The suburb of Forestdale is primarily a commuter area, with 94% of residents using a private car to travel. Car ownership is high, averaging 2.5 vehicles per household, which is above the regional average. In the 2021 Census, 18.0% of residents worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements.
Services average 26 trips per day across all local routes, which represents approximately 91 weekly services at each individual stop.
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73.1% of residents in Forestdale report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 87% of areas nationally. 3.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Assessments of mortality rates and chronic health conditions by AreaSearch show excellent health statistics for the suburb of Forestdale, with low rates of common illnesses across all age groups. Private health insurance coverage is slightly higher than the SA2 average, at approximately 52% of the population (~1,383 people), compared to 55.8% for Greater Brisbane. The most common medical conditions reported by residents are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.4% and 7.2% of the population, respectively. However, 73.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, which is higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 69.2%.
Residents under the age of 65 display better health outcomes than average. The population includes 18.8% of residents aged 65 and over (498 people), compared to 15.1% in Greater Brisbane, and health outcomes for this older cohort remain strong, matching national averages for the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.5% of Forestdale residents were born overseas and 19.8% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.6%) and Australian (22.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Forestdale displays a high level of cultural diversity, with 28.5% of residents born outside Australia and 19.8% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the main religion, followed by 56.0% of the population. There is a higher proportion of Jewish residents than the regional average, making up 0.5% of the population compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding parental country of birth, the main ancestries represented in the suburb of Forestdale are English (26.6%), Australian (22.1%), and Scottish (7.9%). Certain groups show high representation compared to regional averages, including Vietnamese at 3.7% (compared to 0.8% in the region), South Australian at 1.0% (compared to 0.6%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Forestdale is 43. 21.5% 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 Forestdale is 43, which is older than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the Australian average of 38. The 65 - 74 age group is highly represented at 13.6% compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 6.3%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 35 to 44 age group increased from 11.7% to 12.9% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group rose from 14.1% to 15.2%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 age bracket declined from 8.1% to 6.3%.
Forecasts for 2041 suggest changing demographics for the suburb of Forestdale, with the 65 to 74 group expected to increase by 37% (132 people), rising from 360 to 493, while the 0 to 4 group is projected to show no growth (no new residents, remaining at 0 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Forestdale
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 1 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 — 15 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,560 at the 2021 Census → 2,650 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 (SAL31067). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.