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Gumdale has an estimated 2,392 residents, up from 2,298 at the 2021 Census — a change of 94 people, or 4.1%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. That puts 433 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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Analyzing census revisions from the ABS and address audits completed by AreaSearch post-census, the suburb of Gumdale contains an estimated 2,392 residents in May 2026. This indicates a rise of 94 people (4.1%) since the 2021 Census, when the headcount stood at 2,298 people. The evaluation is drawn from a local population footprint of 2,389 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS release of June 2025 ERP statistics, supplemented by 6 validated new addresses verified after the census date. The current population distribution yields a density of 432 persons per square kilometer, which ensures extensive space per resident and opportunity for additional construction.
The expansion was largely propelled by arrivals from overseas, who made up approximately 54.0% of the overall population gains in the recent timeframe. Projections for the SA2 boundary sourced from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 (using 2022 baseline values) are utilized by AreaSearch. If a specific SA2 area is omitted, or for dates beyond 2032, calculations incorporate the 2023 Queensland State Government SA2 projections which reference 2021 numbers. Because state projections lack age cohort categorizations, AreaSearch distributes growth using weightings from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (utilizing a 2022 baseline) for separate age divisions. Over this timeline, forecasts point to a downward trend for the suburb of Gumdale, with the total population projected to drop by 60 persons by 2041. Even with this overall contraction, some age brackets are set to rise, led by the 75 to 84 cohort, which is expected to grow by 46 people.
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Calculations by AreaSearch regarding ABS construction permits allocated to this statistical territory show that Gumdale averaging approximately 3 dwellings receiving development approval each year, with a total of 15 homes during the past 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 4 approvals have been registered. Considering that 4.2 new residents per year arrived per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (covering FY-21 to FY-25), the market shows a supply deficit relative to demand, which routinely triggers upward price pressure and heightened competition among buyers, while newly approved houses have a mean construction value of $882,000, showing that developers are focusing on upmarket, high-end housing.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $9.1 million this financial year, suggesting a modest commercial development emphasis. All recent additions have consisted of standalone houses, preserving the low-density profile of the neighborhood and highlighting spacious layouts designed for families. An estimated 954 people per single approved dwelling emphasizes the quiet, low-scale nature of local construction activity. Faced with flat or shrinking population projections, Gumdale could see reduced demand for housing, establishing advantageous buying conditions.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 70 current infrastructure and development projects close to Gumdale, worth an estimated $7.52 billion. 15 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, business parks & technology hubs and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and development initiatives are primary drivers of neighborhood change. AreaSearch has identified 5 key projects expected to influence this locality. The main projects of interest include the Greenslopes Private Hospital Wakerley Specialist Centre, Brisbane Aquatic Centre Upgrades, Wakerley Park Residential Estate, and Wakerley Gardens Estate, with details provided below on the most relevant schemes.
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Greenslopes Private Hospital Wakerley Specialist Centre
A new specialist medical facility developed by Ramsay Health Care to serve Brisbane's eastern corridor. The centre provides outpatient clinics, diagnostic imaging, and day procedure services, functioning as an extension of the Greenslopes Private Hospital network to improve local access to specialist care.
Mayfair Village Shopping Centre Expansion
The expansion of Mayfair Village involves a 475sqm addition to the existing neighbourhood shopping centre. The development features a two-level extension in the north-east corner, providing new retail tenancies and a drive-thru facility. The project aims to improve streetscape activation and pedestrian connectivity along Burnett Street while maintaining the existing parking capacity of 348 vehicles.
Chandler Indoor Sports Centre and Precinct
A new 10,000-capacity indoor high-performance sports centre within the Sleeman Sports Complex (Chandler Sports Precinct), funded jointly by the Australian and Queensland Governments through the $1.87 billion Minor Venues Program. The venue features two halls with 10 multi-sport courts and a 2,400 square metre dedicated gymnastics facility suitable for state, national and international events. It is intended for elite basketball, gymnastics, wheelchair basketball, volleyball and netball, with flexibility for badminton, futsal and pickleball. The new centre will be built on the site of the underutilised outdoor velodrome.Precinct works also include accessibility upgrades, improved lighting, a new green hub, and inter-building connectivity across the Brisbane Aquatic Centre, Anna Meares Velodrome, Brisbane SX International BMX Centre and Chandler Arena. Construction commenced in 2025 with completion targeted for 2027, well ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The precinct is expected to support 210 construction jobs and targets a 6-Star Green Star building rating.
Brisbane Aquatic Centre Upgrades
Upgrades to the Brisbane Aquatic Centre at the Chandler Sports Precinct (Sleeman Sports Complex) to support the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The centre, originally built for the 1982 Commonwealth Games, attracts more than 400,000 community users each year. Planned works include improved equitable access, new seating, lighting and amenities, and competition-standard pool and diving facility upgrades. The aquatic centre upgrades form part of the $257 million Chandler Sports Precinct program, which also includes a new Indoor Sports Centre and precinct connectivity works.The upgraded centre is earmarked to host Olympic diving and water polo and Paralympic aquatics during the Games. As of early 2026, principal design consultant tenders for the Chandler Sports Precinct are being awarded, with construction not yet commenced.
358 Manly Road Townhouse Development
30 low-medium density townhouses in 8 building groups. Comprises 25 x 3-bedroom and 5 x 2-bedroom units. Designed by Christian Zambelli with communal spaces and visitor parking.
Crawford Road Social Housing and Subdivision
Development of 6 Platinum and Gold level social housing units alongside a 20-lot freehold residential subdivision in Wynnum West. The project is being delivered in partnership with the National Affordable Housing Consortium and the Queensland Department of Housing.
Wynnum Plaza Redevelopment
DA approved integrated retail mixed-use redevelopment of Wynnum Plaza by Shayher Group, designed by ZENX Architects. The masterplan covers the existing sub-regional shopping centre site and includes new lifestyle retail precincts, food and beverage areas, residential apartments, commercial space and a cinema, with works planned to be staged so the centre can continue operating.
Eastern Metro Expansion (CBD to Capalaba)
A proposed extension of the Brisbane Metro bus rapid transit network from the existing terminus at Langlands Park (Coorparoo) east along the Old Cleveland Road corridor to Capalaba. New stations are proposed at Coorparoo Square, Camp Hill, Carina, Carindale and Chandler before the line terminates in the Capalaba business district. The expansion is one of four priority corridors being assessed in the Brisbane Metro Expansions Business Case, jointly funded by the Australian, Queensland and Brisbane City Council governments, with $50 million committed by the Federal Government in February 2025.The route is intended to provide high-frequency, fully electric, high-capacity services to seven 2032 Olympic and Paralympic venues in the eastern suburbs and Redland City, including the Brisbane International Shooting Centre, Anna Meares Velodrome and Chandler Indoor Sports Centre. Brisbane City Council ran an industry briefing in January 2026 and an Expressions of Interest process for delivery of the business case, which is targeted for completion by mid-2026. Coorparoo Square was previously constructed with provision for a future underground bus station, and similar opportunities at Westfield Carindale and other sites are being investigated. In March 2026 the expansions were included on Infrastructure Australia's 2026 Infrastructure Priority List in the 2 to 4 year delivery pipeline.
1,488 residents of Gumdale are employed, from a labour force of 1,498. Unemployment sits at 0.7%, with participation at 82.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,885, about 79% 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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Gumdale boasts a well-educated labor pool, with professional services holding significant weight, an unemployment rate of just 0.7%, and an estimated employment growth of 4.4% over the previous year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,488 residents are employed while the unemployment rate stands at 3.6% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.3%, and workforce participation exceeds the standard at 82.0% compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.4%. Census data indicates that a high 26.9% of residents work from home, though the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
The primary sectors employing local residents are construction, professional & technical services, and health care & social assistance. The workforce displays a clear concentration in construction, which employs 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance is under-represented, employing 11.7% of local workers compared to 16.1% across Greater Brisbane. The comparison between local job counts and the resident worker count indicates that this residential neighborhood offers few jobs within its borders. Employment levels rose by 4.4% while the labour force grew by 4.1% during the year to March 2026, according to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical areas, which led to a 0.2 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.2% and labour force growth of 3.4%, accompanied by a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide additional context regarding potential future demand within Gumdale. These projections, spanning five and ten-year periods, have been overlaid with the local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. National employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though growth varies considerably across industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Gumdale's employment composition, local employment is expected to grow by 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, noting that this represents a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
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Median household income in Gumdale is $3,405 a week (about $177,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,164 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $74,485 a year against an average of $104,135. 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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According to postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in Gumdale earn a median income of $74,485 and an average income of $104,135. This represents a high level of affluence compared to Greater Brisbane, where the median is $58,236 and the average is $72,799. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates for March 2026 stand at approximately $82,946 for median income and $115,965 for average income. Census data from 2021 shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Gumdale are positioned between the 89th and 99th percentiles nationwide.
The dominant weekly household income bracket is $4000+, accounting for 40.9% of households (978 people), whereas the wider region is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 33.3%. A high proportion of households (59.0% earning more than $3,000 weekly) indicates significant financial capacity. After meeting mortgage or rent payments, households retain 88.5% of their income, indicating high disposable funds, and the local SEIFA income score falls within the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Gumdale had 666 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 1% apartments. 56% are owned with a mortgage, 8% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $585 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,669 a month, a total housing cost higher than 90% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 17.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.1%. 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, the housing mix in Gumdale consisted of 99.3% standalone houses and 0.7% other dwellings, which includes townhouses, apartments, and alternative structures, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings across metro Brisbane. Homeownership rates were elevated relative to the metropolitan benchmark, with 36.3% of homes owned outright, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (56.0%) or occupied by tenants (7.7%). The median mortgage payment in the area was $2,669 per month, which exceeds the Brisbane metro median of $1,863, while the median weekly rent was $585, compared to $380 in metro Brisbane.
Nationally, mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent prices are substantially higher than the national median of $375.
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Gumdale counted 666 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.4 people each. 59% are couples with children, more than in 98% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 5% 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 the vast majority of households at 93.5%, consisting of couples with children at 59.1%, couples without children at 22.8%, and single-parent households at 10.6%. Non-family households account for the remaining 6.5%, which includes lone-person households at 5.2% and group households at 1.0%. The median household size of 3.4 residents exceeds the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
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37.9% of adults in Gumdale hold a university qualification, including 26.7% with a bachelor degree and 9.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 75% of areas nationally. A further 18.3% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 1,127 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,065 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 profiles in Gumdale are highly elevated relative to broader measures, with 37.9% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 23.7% in the SA4 region and 25.7% across Queensland. This academic profile positions the local workforce well for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 26.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 9.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Technical and trade credentials are also common, with 30.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 18.3%.
A substantial portion of the population is engaged in study, with 36.3% of residents enrolled in an educational program. This group is comprised of 13.8% in primary schools, 11.6% in secondary schools, and 6.4% attending higher education institutions.
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Public transport in Gumdale reaches 14 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 160 services a week. The typical home sits about 430 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 2.2 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 the local network reveals 14 active public transport stops operating in Gumdale, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 3 distinct routes, which support 161 weekly passenger journeys. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents living an average of 430 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the suburban character of the area, most workers commute out of the neighborhood, and private cars are the primary mode of travel for 91% of residents. Dwellings have an average of 2.2 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average.
A significant 26.9% of workers worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic conditions. Public transport services run at an average frequency of 23 trips per day across all active routes, which represents approximately 11 weekly trips for each individual stop.
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78.6% of residents in Gumdale report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 90% of areas nationally. 3.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 68.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health metrics show very strong outcomes in Gumdale, based on an analysis of mortality indices and chronic illness rates, which reveals a very low rate of common health issues across all age cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally high at approximately 68% of the population (1,637 people). This is higher than the Greater Brisbane rate of 55.8% and the national benchmark of 55.7%. The most frequent health conditions reported by local residents were asthma and arthritis, affecting 6.1 and 5.3% of the population respectively, while 78.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 13.5% of the population (322 people), which is lower than the Greater Brisbane proportion of 15.1%. Elderly residents display strong health outcomes, with rankings that correspond closely to the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Gumdale is largely Australian-born, at 75.9% of residents, with 15.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.1%) and Australian (24.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Gumdale exhibits above-average cultural diversity, with overseas-born individuals making up 24.1% of the population, and 15.0% of residents using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 61.1% of the population, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane. Based on parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are English at 27.1%, Australian at 24.9%, and Irish at 8.4%. The community also shows distinct concentrations of specific ancestries: South Australian ancestry represents 1.6% of residents (compared to 0.6% regionally), Dutch ancestry stands at 2.0% (compared to 1.2%), and New Zealand ancestry is recorded at 1.1% (compared to 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gumdale is 38. 20.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 38, Gumdale matches the national median of 38 years but is slightly older than the Greater Brisbane median of 36. Children aged 5 - 14 are highly represented at 18.9% of the population, which is above the Greater Brisbane average and the national benchmark of 12.0%, while young adults aged 25 - 34 are less common at 4.9%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has increased from 2.8% to 4.3%, while the 25 to 34 cohort has contracted from 6.6% to 4.9%.
Looking toward 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in the age profile. The 75 to 84 age bracket is projected to grow by 37% (38 people), increasing from 102 to 141. Residents aged 65 and over are expected to make up 70% of total growth, showing a clear aging trend, whereas the 55 to 64 and 25 to 34 age brackets are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Gumdale
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 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 — 6 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,298 at the 2021 Census → 2,392 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 (SAL31266). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.