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Gordonvale has an estimated 7,687 residents, up from 6,944 at the 2021 Census — a change of 743 people, or 10.7%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 184 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 71.0% of that increase. That puts 135 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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Evaluations of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside new address files validated by AreaSearch since the Census, indicate that the suburb of Gordonvale has a population estimated at 7,687 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 743 people (10.7%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 6,944 residents. This calculation is derived from a resident population of 7,376, which was calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP data release, plus an additional 184 validated new addresses added since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 134 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and space for future construction.
The suburb of Gordonvale's 10.7% rate of growth since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 area (6.9%) and the SA4 region, making it a regional leader in expansion. Population increases were mostly driven by interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 71.0% of the overall gains, though natural increase and overseas migration also contributed positively. For projected figures, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia models for each SA2 area, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base. In SA2 areas where this is unavailable, or for periods after 2032, Queensland State Government projections released in 2023 and based on 2021 data are utilized. Because these state forecasts lack breakdown by age, AreaSearch applies age cohort growth weightings matching the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each cohort. Long-term forecasts suggest rapid growth, ranking in the top 10 percent of regional locations across Australia, with the suburb of Gordonvale projected to add 4,667 residents by 2041 under aggregated SA2-level models, representing a total increase of 56.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
356 new dwellings have been approved in Gordonvale over the past five years, an average of 71 a year. That places the area in the 67th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 75 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 63, broadly in line with 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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Statistical evaluations of ABS building permit records indicate that the suburb of Gordonvale has averaged about 71 residential building approvals per year, totaling 356 dwellings approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 58 during FY-26 so far. With an average of 1.1 new residents arriving per new home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand matches supply well, supporting market balance, with new homes constructed at an average cost of $428,000. Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $13.6 million this financial year, showing a moderate pace of business development.
When compared to the Rest of Qld, the suburb of Gordonvale has a 183.0% higher rate of new home approvals per capita, offering buyers many options, even though building pace has slowed down recently. Furthermore, all new residential approvals have been for standalone houses, preserving the local low-density style and focusing on spacious family residences. With approximately 143 people per dwelling approval, the suburb of Gordonvale displays the hallmarks of an expanding residential zone. Looking forward, the suburb of Gordonvale is projected to add 4,356 residents by 2041 compared to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If current building velocities persist, the supply of housing may fall behind population increases, which could heighten buyer competition and support upward price movement.
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 Gordonvale, worth an estimated $535 million. A further 84 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.1 billion. 18 are already under construction and 36 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and environmental & disaster management. 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, and growth schemes heavily influence performance. AreaSearch has identified 6 projects that are expected to impact the area, with the most relevant being the Cairns Water Security Stage 1 Project, the Bruce Highway Cairns Southern Access Corridor Stage 3 - Edmonton to Gordonvale, the Cairns South State Development Area, and the Mount Peter Priority Development Area.
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Bruce Highway Cairns Southern Access Corridor Stage 3 - Edmonton to Gordonvale
The $535 million Bruce Highway Cairns Southern Access Corridor Stage 3 upgraded and duplicated 10.5km of the Bruce Highway between Edmonton and Gordonvale - the busiest two-lane section between Brisbane and Cairns. Delivered by the HSA Group joint venture (John Holland, Seymour Whyte and AECOM), works included new signalised intersections, bridges at Wrights Creek and Stoney Creek, the 141-metre Menmuny Overpass south of Maitland Road, 4.7km realignment of the Queensland Rail North Coast Line, replacement of 11km of cane rail, and a dedicated 10km off-road cycleway named in honour of local cyclist Luke Azzopardi.The project opened to motorists in August 2023 with minor works finalised in December 2023. Funded 80:20 by the Australian and Queensland governments, it supported an average of 460 direct jobs over its construction life and engaged more than 300 local suppliers.
Cairns Water Security Stage 1 Project
Cairns Water Security Stage 1 is a $472 million integrated drinking water supply project at Gordonvale. It includes a Mulgrave River intake, a new water treatment plant, 5 ML and 8 ML reservoirs, about 30 km of pipeline and Behana Creek intake flood protection works. John Holland is delivering the design and construction for Cairns Regional Council. Construction is well advanced, with more than 25 km of pipeline installed by early 2026, major intake, reservoir and treatment plant works underway, and major construction targeted for mid-2026 with commissioning to follow.
Cairns South State Development Area
The Cairns South State Development Area (SDA) is a 1,159-hectare industrial zone across two non-contiguous areas declared in November 2018 and varied in February 2020. The northern precinct at Wrights Creek, east of the Bruce Highway between Edmonton and Gordonvale, is designated for industries requiring large land parcels, extended operating hours, and separation from sensitive uses, with strategic access to the North Coast Line and Bruce Highway supporting rail freight growth. The southern precinct adjoins the Mulgrave Mill in Gordonvale, supporting MSF Sugar's diversification plans including value-adding industries tied to sugar refining.Target sectors include advanced manufacturing, biofutures, defence-related industries, warehousing, and heavy civil engineering. The SDA will benefit from the Bruce Highway Southern Access Corridor Stage 3 Edmonton to Gordonvale upgrade, which will deliver a new grade-separated interchange improving SDA access.
Cairns South State Development Area
The Cairns South State Development Area (SDA) is a 1159-hectare strategic industrial and logistics hub established to drive economic diversification in Far North Queensland. Spanning two precincts at Wrights Creek and Gordonvale, it facilitates regionally significant projects including an intermodal transport terminal and rail-dependent industries. In 2025 and 2026, the SDA has become increasingly vital due to the declaration of the nearby Mount Peter Priority Development Area, which drives demand for local industrial services. MSF Sugar continues to progress diversification plans for the southern precinct, including a $150 million biorefinery and cogeneration facility.The Office of the Coordinator-General manages the streamlined development assessment process to attract large-scale advanced manufacturing and bio-industrial investors.
Parkside Estate
Parkside Estate is a boutique residential subdivision of 25 lots in the southern Cairns growth corridor at Edmonton. Lot sizes range from 622 to 923 square metres, catering to families seeking generous land in a quiet, community-focused setting. The estate is located within easy reach of MacKillop Catholic College, Sugarworld Shopping Centre, and the Bruce Highway, providing good access to Cairns CBD approximately 13 kilometres to the north. Developed by Parkside Group, a fourth-generation North Queensland family business with over 75 years of development experience.
Pinecrest Master Planned Community
Pinecrest is a master planned residential community at Mount Peter, about 15 minutes south of Cairns CBD. The estate is being delivered in staged releases, with Rocky Creek Stage 3 lots currently promoted for sale and further subdivision approvals progressing through Cairns Regional Council. The broader community is planned to include about 1500 residential allotments, commercial spaces, retirement living, upgraded roads, parks, pathways, creekside revegetation and community facilities.
Edmonton Business & Industry Park
A 212-hectare masterplanned business, industrial, retail, health and recreation precinct fronting the Bruce Highway in Edmonton, south of Cairns. The approved masterplan provides more than 100,000 square metres of gross floor area across six flexible stages, with early land north of Blackfellows Creek intended for industry and retail and later stages south of the creek including uses such as a private hospital, showrooms and a tavern. The plan also includes more than 50 hectares of public open space, walking and cycling paths, sporting fields and restoration of the Blackfellows Creek green corridor.
North Queensland Youth Alcohol and Other Drugs Residential Rehabilitation Service
The North Queensland Youth Alcohol and Other Drug Service (NQYAODS) is a $19.3 million, 10-bed residential rehabilitation facility providing 24/7 specialist care for young people aged 13-18. Developed in partnership with Queensland Health, YETI, and YSAS, the center offers a home-like environment with integrated clinical, cultural, and educational support designed to assist voluntary recovery and harm minimisation for youth in the Far North Queensland region.
3,549 residents of Gordonvale are employed, from a labour force of 3,705. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 62.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,136, about 80% 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 Gordonvale has a diverse workforce distributed between blue and white collar roles, with standard representation in basic services and a jobless rate of 4.2%, based on AreaSearch compilations. In March 2026, there were 3,549 employed residents, with an unemployment rate 0.3% higher than the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%, while participation in the labor force is close to the Regional Qld benchmark of 64.3%. Census statistics show that a low 11.0% of local workers operated from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
The workforce is highly concentrated in construction, representing a share 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, healthcare & social assistance is underrepresented, employing 14.1% of the workforce compared to 16.1% in Regional Qld. Comparing Census figures of locally employed people against the resident workforce suggests a lack of local job opportunities. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader region shows that during the year ending March 2026, the local labor force contracted by 4.5% and total employment fell by 6.1%, leading to a 1.6 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1% and its workforce grow by 0.3%, with a minor 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25 offer additional perspectives on future labor demand in the suburb of Gordonvale. These five and ten-year projections are mapped to the local industry mix to estimate growth. Locally, this suggests employment could rise by 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, based on weighting the national industry growth forecasts, which project a national expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, without factoring in local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Gordonvale is $1,659 a week (about $86,000 a year), with median personal income at $793 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,339 a year against an average of $57,526. 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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Compiled ATO tax records for financial year 2023 show that taxpayers in the suburb of Gordonvale had a median income of $50,339 and an average income of $57,526. These figures are below the national average and compare to $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average) for Regional Qld. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $56,058 for median and $64,061 for average incomes. Census records show that personal, family, and household incomes sit in a moderate band between the 45th and 48th percentiles.
The largest income cohort comprises 35.7% of residents (2,744 people) who earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the wider region where this bracket accounts for 31.7%. Discretionary funds remaining after housing costs account for 86.0% of income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Gordonvale had 2,349 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 2% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 19.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the last Census, residential properties in the suburb of Gordonvale consisted of 95.2% standalone houses and 4.7% alternative housing types (including apartments, townhouses, and others), compared to Regional Qld which had 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options. Home ownership stood at 31.3%, slightly under the Regional Qld rate, with the remaining houses held under a mortgage (43.6%) or rented (25.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,517, while the median weekly rent was $320, lower than the Regional Qld figures of $1,655 and $345. Locally, mortgage costs are much lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gordonvale counted 2,349 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,600 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 21% 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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Families make up 76.2% of all households, consisting of 31.5% couples with children, 29.1% couples without children, and 14.5% single-parent households. The remaining 23.8% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 21.0% and group houses comprising 2.8%. The median household size of 2.7 residents is larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.9% of adults in Gordonvale hold a university qualification, including 9.9% with a bachelor degree and 1.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 82% of areas nationally. A further 34.8% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,673 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 868 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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Educational attainment in the area is lower than average, with university degree holders (13.9%) tracking well below the national rate of 30.4%. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.9%, with graduate diplomas at 2.2% and postgraduate degrees at 1.8%. Vocational and technical training is very common, with 45.0% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (34.8%). Enrolment in education is high, with 32.5% of the population attending school or tertiary institutions. This is comprised of 12.5% in primary education, 11.2% in secondary education, and 2.7% enrolled in university or vocational training.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Gordonvale reaches 18 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 240 services a week. The typical home sits about 410 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.7 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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Analysis of transit options shows 18 active bus stops operating in the suburb of Gordonvale. These stops are served by 2 distinct routes, which accommodate 235 passenger journeys per week. Public transport accessibility is moderate, with residents living an average of 405 meters from a stop. The area is mostly residential, leading most residents to commute elsewhere, and cars are the primary transit mode at 92%. Dwellings have an average of 1.7 motor vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. A low 11.0% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census figures which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Service frequency averages 33 daily runs across all active transit routes, which represents approximately 13 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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70.1% of residents in Gordonvale report no long-term health condition. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.5 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 point to below-average outcomes in the suburb of Gordonvale. Assessments of mortality and chronic illness rates indicate that common health issues are slightly elevated across both younger and older demographics, while private health insurance coverage is low at roughly 50% of the population (~3,843 people), compared to 52.5% across Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most common medical diagnoses, each affecting 7.5% of residents. Conversely, 70.1% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Health status among working-age individuals matches typical levels. Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.1% of the population (1,314 people), which is lower than the 20.4% in Regional Qld, and seniors report strong health outcomes that rank higher than national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Gordonvale is largely Australian-born, at 88.7% of residents, with 7.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (27.2%) and English (26.4%). 7.4% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is below average, with citizens accounting for 88.7% of the population, 88.7% born in Australia, and 92.9% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 52.1% of the population. A notable overrepresentation is seen in the Other category, which accounts for 1.7% of the population compared to 0.8% in Regional Qld. In terms of parent birthplace, the largest groups are Australian ancestry at 27.2%, English ancestry at 26.4%, and Other ancestry at 8.3%. There are distinct differences in representation for other heritages, with Australian Aboriginal residents making up 7.4% of the population (compared to 3.9% regionally), Italian heritage at 5.3% (compared to 2.4%), and Maltese at 0.5% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gordonvale is 38. 26.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 38 in the suburb of Gordonvale is slightly below the Regional Qld average of 41, while matching the national average of 38. The 15 - 24 age bracket is highly represented at 13.9% relative to Regional Qld, whereas the 75 - 84 cohort is less common at 5.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group grew from 12.2% to 13.9%, while the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 16.0% to 13.5% and the 55 to 64 group fell from 12.7% to 11.5%. Long-term forecasts to 2041 project major demographic shifts, led by the 25 to 34 age bracket which is expected to expand by 73% (725 people) to reach 1,717 from 991.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Gordonvale
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) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| 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 | Apr 2026 4 months ago 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 Apr 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 184 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,944 at the 2021 Census → 7,687 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 (SAL31213). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.