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Freshwater (Qld) has an estimated 2,195 residents, up from 2,142 at the 2021 Census — a change of 53 people, or 2.5%. That puts 1,389 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population revisions alongside new addresses confirmed following the Census, the suburb of Freshwater (Qld) has an estimated count of approximately 2,195 residents as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 2021 Census tally of 2,142 people, this represents an addition of 53 people (2.5%). This adjustment is based on an estimated resident population of 2,193 determined by AreaSearch after reviewing the ABS ERP figures from June 2025, combined with 8 validated new addresses recorded after the Census date. With these numbers, the local population density reaches 1,389 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark across nationwide areas monitored by AreaSearch.
Inbound overseas migration was the primary driver of demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 67.0% of all net resident additions in recent times. In formulating demographic models for the suburb of Freshwater (Qld), AreaSearch draws upon ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections published in 2024 (using 2022 as their starting point). Where SA2 locations lack coverage in that dataset, or for intervals beyond post-2032, Queensland State Government SA2 figures released in 2023 (utilising 2021 numbers) are incorporated instead. Because those state-level datasets omit age group breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates proportional cohort adjustments using the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 from 2022 baseline statistics). Looking at broader projections, population growth is anticipated to track slightly under the non-metropolitan median, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an expansion of 87 persons through to 2041, amounting to an overall growth rate of 3.9% across the 16 years.
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Residential building approvals in Freshwater remain scarce, generating an average of only 2 approvals per year and accumulating 14 across the past five years. Such subdued development rates align with the locality's rural profile, where construction activity is predominantly prompted by targeted local residential requirements rather than broader market momentum. Because the overall transaction volume is so small, single development ventures have the capacity to notably alter annual growth metrics and comparative benchmarks. Building activity across Freshwater is substantially lower when measured against Rest of Qld, with local planning output also lagging well behind countrywide standards.
Newly sanctioned construction is divided into 75.0% detached houses alongside 25.0% townhouses or apartments, emphasizing spacious family residences designed for a rural-fringe setting. Developers are visibly tilting toward free-standing houses in greater proportions than the existing residential composition (58.0% at Census), underscoring enduring demand for detached family dwellings despite broader density-focused trends. In addition, the area records roughly 626 people per dwelling approval, highlighting a mature property landscape. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projections, Freshwater is forecast to gain 85 residents by 2041. If residential construction volumes do not accelerate from present levels, available housing capacity may fail to keep pace with population expansion, potentially tightening market conditions and reinforcing upward pressure on asset values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Freshwater (Qld)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 34 current infrastructure and development projects close to Freshwater (Qld), worth an estimated $2.29 billion. 8 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and retail. 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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Strategic infrastructure upgrades, significant civil works, and regional planning initiatives are vital drivers of local economic and property performance. In total 5 projects have been highlighted by AreaSearch as having a meaningful impact on the surrounding area. Prominent works include Bel Plas Estate, Currunda Creek Development, Cairns Western Arterial Road, Redlynch Connector Road to Captain Cook Highway, duplication, and Larsen Place Estate, with specific details outlining the developments of greatest significance below.
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Currunda Creek Trades and Services Precinct
Approved trades and services precinct on the eastern portion of a 36.46 hectare site adjacent to the Boral Quarry. The development includes subdivision into four development lots plus drainage and road reserves for low impact industry, transport depot, self storage, warehouse, outdoor sales and bulk landscape supplies. The western precinct and Currunda Creek corridor are to be retained and rehabilitated, with the project expected to support more than 120 ongoing jobs.
Bel Plas Estate
A new residential land development in Redlynch offering 60 lots with house and land packages, nestled among the mountains with pristine views and tranquility. The estate features a peaceful mountain setting with convenient access to local shopping centers, medical facilities, and schools within minutes.
Larsen Place Estate
Final stage residential land estate in central Redlynch Valley offering the last available blocks starting from 550m2. Conveniently located within walking distance to Redlynch Shopping Centre, medical facilities and schools, with easy access to Cairns CBD and airport within 15 minutes drive.
Kanimbla Heights Estate
Kanimbla Heights Estate is a long-running masterplanned hillside residential subdivision in Kanimbla, Cairns. The estate began as a masterplan in 2001 and has been delivered in multiple stages, with engineering records identifying Stage 24 as under construction and marketing continuing for elevated premium land releases. The project provides serviced residential lots on steep terrain near the Macalister Range, with engineered drainage, slope and road works designed for high rainfall conditions and views toward Cairns, Trinity Inlet and surrounding hills.Recent public development data also records a pending 2026 minor change application for a 14-lot reconfiguration with access, easements and road works in Kanimbla.
Cairns Western Arterial Road, Redlynch Connector Road to Captain Cook Highway, duplication
The Queensland Government is planning a $300 million duplication of Cairns Western Arterial Road between Redlynch Connector Road and Captain Cook Highway, converting the corridor to a four-lane carriageway to improve safety, capacity, traffic flow, travel times and active transport. TMR lists the project status as detailed design, with Section 1 preparation works between Lake Placid Road and Captain Cook Highway started in August 2024 and expected to finish in early 2026, while the Queensland Government works to secure construction funding for future stages.
Brinsmead Road Service Centre Overhaul
The project involves the relocation of the existing service station, decommissioning the current Mobil station, construction of four new low-profile buildings for various uses including Food and Drink Outlet, Health Care Services, Indoor Sport and Recreation, Shopping Centre, Service Industry, Office, and Veterinary Services, along with reconfiguring the lot into two lots and creating an access easement. It includes improved road access, safety features, parking, and landscaping while preserving environmental values.
Kamerunga to Woree Transmission Line Replacement Project
The Kamerunga to Woree Replacement Project involves decommissioning aging 132kV transmission infrastructure originally built in the 1960s-1970s. The project includes a new substation in Barron (on Cairns West Arterial Road), a 4.1km replacement overhead transmission line between Kamerunga and Redlynch, and a 10.4km underground transmission cable from Redlynch to the Woree Substation running through council and state-owned roads. A Ministerial Infrastructure Designation (MID) Assessment Report was publicly consulted on in November-December 2025 and a MID decision is expected mid to late 2026.Geotechnical investigations are scheduled for Q2 2026 and construction is targeted to commence in 2027.
Whitfield State School Performing Arts Centre
A $13 million Performing Arts and Music Centre with a performance stage, green room, storage, and flexible learning areas for both school and community use. It will also address the need for additional car parking and improve the school's street presence.
1,296 residents of Freshwater (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 1,330. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 73.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,714, 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 local labour force in Freshwater is characterized by strong formal education and substantial representation across key community services, maintaining an unemployment rate of merely 2.6% per AreaSearch's consolidated statistical analysis. As of March 2026, 1,296 residents are gainfully employed, keeping the local unemployment rate 1.4% below the 3.9% benchmark observed across Regional Qld, while the labour force participation rate reaches an elevated 73.5% compared with 64.2% across Regional Qld. Census records indicate that 20.0% of local workers operated from home, an outcome that should be viewed alongside the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.
Key fields of employment among local workers include health care & social assistance, education & training, together with public administration & safety. The area displays a pronounced specialization in health care & social assistance, capturing an employment share 1.5 times the wider regional baseline. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.7% of the local working population, standing well below the 4.5% seen across Regional Qld. With the locality being overwhelmingly residential, internal commercial employment capacity is relatively constrained when evaluating Census resident worker counts against jobs situated directly within the boundaries. AreaSearch's analysis of consolidated ABS and SALM figures indicates that over the recent 12-month period, the local labour force contracted by 2.5% alongside a 3.3% reduction in overall employment, pushing the jobless rate up by 0.8 percentage points. This divergence stands in contrast to Regional Qld, where employment edged up 0.1%, the labour force expanded by 0.3%, and unemployment rose 0.1 percentage points. National employment outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce requirements for Freshwater. When mapping these five-year and ten-year national models (predicting nationwide growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years) onto the local industry distribution, projected local employment expands by 7.3% over five years and 15.1% over ten years, although this represents a straightforward weighting model for illustrative purposes rather than an integrated localized population projection.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Freshwater (Qld) is $1,867 a week (about $97,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,095 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $68,290 a year against an average of $84,932. 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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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of ATO postcode-level tax records from financial year 2023, taxpayers in Freshwater recorded a median income of $68,290 and an average income of $84,932. These earnings rank among the top tiers nationwide, standing well above the respective benchmarks of $53,146 and $66,593 recorded across Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, modeled earnings stand at roughly $76,048 (median) and $94,580 (average) as of March 2026. Looking at Census 2021 metrics, individual earnings placed at the 85th percentile nationwide ($1,095 weekly), whereas household earnings aligned with the 57th percentile.
The single largest income bracket comprises 35.5% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (779 residents), closely echoing the 31.7% registered across regional benchmarks. Furthermore, households retain 86.7% of income after servicing housing costs, demonstrating notable spending capacity, while the area's SEIFA income position sits comfortably in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Freshwater (Qld) had 878 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 58% detached houses and 35% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,625 a month. Rent absorbs 18.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.1%. 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, residential stock in Freshwater consisted of 57.6% houses and 42.5% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached structures, apartments, and non-standard housing), whereas Regional Qld recorded 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 32.0%, precisely matching the Regional Qld rate, with remaining homes occupied under a mortgage (39.3%) or via private rental arrangements (28.7%). Monthly mortgage payments averaged a median of $1,625 compared to $1,655 in Regional Qld, while weekly rental outlays registered a median of $350 against $345 in Regional Qld. From a broader perspective, mortgage repayments in Freshwater are noticeably lower than the nationwide standard of $1,863, and weekly rents sit below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Freshwater (Qld) counted 878 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of living arrangements in the locality at 66.4% of all households, consisting of 24.6% couples with children, 26.6% couples without children, and 15.0% single parent families. The remaining 33.6% is made up of non-family living arrangements, where lone person households represent 29.9% and group households account for 3.1% of the total. Across all homes, the median household size of 2.3 people remains slightly smaller than the 2.5 average recorded throughout Regional Qld.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
38.3% of adults in Freshwater (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 25.3% with a bachelor degree and 8.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 84% of areas nationally. A further 23.2% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 622 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,060 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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Tertiary educational attainment in Freshwater is exceptionally strong relative to broader regional benchmarks, with 38.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 20.6% in Rest of Qld and 21.1% in SA4 region. This high concentration of higher education positions the local workforce well for professional, knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 25.3%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications (8.4%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%). Technical and vocational skills are likewise well represented, with 35.8% of residents aged 15+ holding applied qualifications across advanced diplomas (12.6%) and certificates (23.2%).
Participation in formal learning across Freshwater is substantial, with 30.8% of the resident population actively undertaking educational courses. Within this cohort, 11.4% are attending primary education, 9.8% are enrolled in secondary education, and 4.2% are engaged in tertiary education studies.
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Public transport in Freshwater (Qld) reaches 11 stops on 1 route, timetabled for about 110 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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Local public transport connectivity includes 11 active transit boarding locations across Freshwater, dedicated to bus operations. These stops are served by 1 individual routes, providing an aggregate of 114 weekly passenger trips. Network coverage is favorable, with residents generally situated within 230 meters of a boarding point. As a largely residential enclave, outward commuting is standard; motor vehicles serve as the primary transport mode for 93% of journeys, while cycling accounts for 2%. Private vehicle holdings average 1.3 per dwelling, sitting below the broader regional standard, and 20.0% of local workers performed their duties from home according to the 2021 Census, reflecting conditions during that period.
Transport timetables provide an average of 16 trips per day across the collective network, which translates to roughly 10 weekly trips per individual stop.
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74.9% of residents in Freshwater (Qld) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 82% of areas nationally. 3.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators compiled by AreaSearch for Freshwater reveal very positive community outcomes, showing minimal prevalence of chronic illnesses and low mortality rates across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is particularly high, with approximately 61% of the total population (1,335 people) maintaining private policies, compared to 52.5% across Regional Qld and a nationwide benchmark of 55.7%. The two most prevalent health issues recorded across the community are mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 8.0 and 6.6% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 74.9% of residents reported having no diagnosed chronic medical ailments, compared with 67.6% across Regional Qld.
The working-age cohort demonstrates strong general wellness with low rates of long-term illness. Older residents aged 65 and over make up 15.8% of the locality (346 people), well below the 20.3% observed across Regional Qld, and this senior demographic records exceptionally high health rankings relative to national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Freshwater (Qld) is largely Australian-born, at 78.7% of residents, with 9.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.7%) and Australian (22.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The cultural background of Freshwater aligns closely with broader regional benchmarks, with 78.7% of residents born in Australia, 88.9% holding Australian citizenship, and 90.6% speaking only English at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 41.5% of the local population. The most prominent relative overrepresentation occurs within Judaism, which encompasses 0.2% of the local community compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Evaluating parental country of birth, the primary ancestries identified in Freshwater are English (29.7%), Australian (22.4%), and Irish (10.4%). Furthermore, several European ancestries show distinct deviations from wider benchmarks, including Dutch at 1.8% (vs 1.1% regionally), German at 5.1% (vs 4.7%), and Scottish at 8.9% (vs 7.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Freshwater (Qld) is 42. 23.4% 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 age distribution in the suburb of Freshwater (Qld) mirrors Regional Qld across major age brackets, with the maximum deviation across the four broad cohorts reaching just 4.6 percentage points. AreaSearch estimates the local median age at 42 as at August 2026, identical to the figure from the 2021 Census and 1 year above the Regional Qld median of 41 recorded at that time. Since the Census, the mature adult and early retiree group (45 - 64) has shifted from 30.8% of the community down to an estimated 28.8%. Specifically, the cohort aged 5 to 14 declined from 15.4% to an estimated 13.1%, whereas the group aged 15 to 24 grew from 9.8% to 12.0%, without an influx of younger children to balance the shift.
Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate that individuals aged 25 - 44 will generate the vast majority of local expansion, adding 73 residents (13%) to total 639, while younger youth and child cohorts are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Freshwater (Qld)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 8 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,142 at the 2021 Census → 2,195 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 Aug 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 (SAL31087). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.