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Hamilton (Qld) has an estimated 10,284 residents, up from 8,922 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,362 people, or 15.3%. Growth has averaged 3.1% a year over five years, faster than 85% of areas nationally. 416 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 72.0% of that increase. That puts 4,017 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to investigations of ABS demographic updates for the broader region, alongside newly validated addresses by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Hamilton (Qld) has a population estimated at approximately 10,284 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,362 residents (15.3%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 8,922 individuals. The change is calculated from a resident population of 10,274, determined by AreaSearch after analyzing the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and an extra 416 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population scale translates to a density of 4,017 persons per square kilometer, placing the location within the top 10% of national areas analyzed by AreaSearch, signifying that local land is a highly coveted asset.
The 15.3% expansion of the suburb of Hamilton (Qld) since the 2021 census outpaced the national average (9.3%) as well as the state, positioning it as a regional growth frontrunner. Overseas migration was the primary driver of demographic gains, accounts for approximately 72.0% of the overall population rise in recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 district, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For SA2 districts lacking this coverage, and for years after 2032, Queensland State Government projections for SA2 areas, published in 2023 and based on 2021 statistics, are applied. These state-level forecasts do not segment by age; consequently, where they are applied, AreaSearch distributes growth weightings proportionally based on the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, using 2022 data) for each age cohort. Looking ahead at demographic patterns, outstanding population growth, ranking in the top 10 percent of statistical zones nationwide, is anticipated over the timeframe, with the suburb of Hamilton (Qld) projected to grow by 4,562 residents to 2041 using aggregated SA2 projections, representing a total increase of 44.3% across the 16 years.
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502 new dwellings have been approved in Hamilton (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 100 a year. That places the area in the 91st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 124 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 8% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 411, running ahead of 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approval figures allocated from statistical areas, Hamilton has recorded a yearly average of approximately 100 new dwelling approvals, amounting to an estimated 502 residences over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26377 approvals have been logged. With an average of 2.9 individuals moving to the locality annually for each new dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demonstrating solid demand that should bolster real estate values, new residences are being constructed with an average value of $584,000, indicating that developers are prioritizing the high-end, premium market.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals worth $58.7 million have been registered during this financial year, pointing to strong local enterprise investment. Recent construction approvals consist of 8.0% standalone houses and 92.0% semi-detached properties, apartments, or townhouses. This shift toward high-density residences offers affordable entry points and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. The area has approximately 129 residents per dwelling approval, pointing to an expanding property market. Demographic projections indicate Hamilton is set to add 4,552 citizens through to 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current building rates, residential supply might struggle to satisfy population expansion, which could intensify competition among buyers and support upward price pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Hamilton (Qld), worth an estimated $520 million. A further 118 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $63 billion. 34 are already under construction and 46 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local performance is heavily shaped by developments in regional infrastructure, major works, and planning schemes. In total, AreaSearch has identified 37 projects that are expected to influence the locality. Major initiatives include the Northshore Hamilton Social and Affordable Housing, the Oriel Park Masterplan (Mirvac), Rivergreen, and The Windermere, with the following list highlighting those of greatest significance.
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Northshore Hamilton Social and Affordable Housing
Brisbane Housing Company (BHC) has been selected by Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) to deliver 201 social and affordable homes at Northshore Hamilton Priority Development Area. The 8,000m2 site at 11 Karakul Road forms part of a wider development to deliver approximately 1,300 additional homes in the precinct. The $160 million investment is expected to support over 460 jobs and aligns with the Queensland Government's Homes for Queenslanders Plan. Northshore Hamilton is Queensland's largest waterfront urban renewal project and a 5-star Green Star precinct.A development application was lodged in mid-2024 and the broader precinct Development Scheme was amended in November 2025 to fast-track housing delivery.
Rivergreen
Rivergreen is a landmark residential development in the Northshore Hamilton precinct featuring 123 oversized units across two towers (seven and five levels) with luxury amenities including a resort-style pool, gym, yoga studio, sauna, cold plunge, magnesium spa, and rooftop retreat. Stage 1 commenced construction on 1 July 2025, focusing on earthworks and piling. The project is targeting a 6 Leaf EnviroDevelopment Rating.
The Gallery
A mixed-use precinct featuring 37 luxury apartments (2, 3 & 4 bedroom residences) across four residential storeys, with approximately 1,380 square metres of ground-floor retail/food tenancies, and an 800 sqm rooftop communal retreat including a pool. Designed by Bureau^Proberts to revitalise Racecourse Road, the development will occupy a 3,614 sqm site and is Graya's first multi-residential project in Hamilton.
The Cullen Hamilton
$140 million premium 23-level mixed-use tower with 100-124 apartments and hotel component by Limitless. Named after engineer Ernest Alexander Cullen who made Hamilton Brisbane's prime port facility. Features resort-style amenities including 20m pool, spa, sauna, gym, rooftop library, kitchen and lounge. Designed by Plus Architecture with sustainability features, 500sqm ground floor retail, two penthouses and 28 sub-penthouses.
Hamilton Grove
Three-tower mixed-use development by Wentworth Equities. Formerly known as Platinum or Icon, the $1 billion Hamilton Grove project has commenced early construction works with Mainland Civil. The precinct features towers up to 30 storeys, incorporating 433 residential apartments, a premium hotel, and retail and commercial space inspired by The Grove in Los Angeles. It is situated on a 7,637sqm site within the Northshore Hamilton Priority Development Area.
Duet Portside - 11-23 MacArthur Avenue
Red & Co's $800 million two-tower Duet Portside development at Northshore Hamilton, acquired from Brookfield Asset Management in April 2026. Stage one, Duet Porta, is a 25-storey tower delivering 200 premium residences across one, two and three-bedroom configurations, with builder 5Point appointed and completion targeted Q2 2028. Stage two will follow on the same 7,401sqm site. Designed by Fender Katsalidis, the development transitioned from Brookfield's original build-to-rent model to a for-sale apartment project. Amenities include wellness facilities, spa, sauna, games rooms, theatre rooms, billiards room and a rooftop pool on a podium.
Riverside Green - Bulimba Creek Parkland Enhancement
Brisbane City Council is delivering enhancements along the Bulimba Creek corridor focused on upgraded shared pathways, improved stormwater treatment, native vegetation restoration, renewed recreation spaces and improved community access to strengthen the ecological health and recreational value of the creek corridor. Works form part of Council's ongoing suburban parks improvement program with completion targeted during 2026.
Teneriffe Banks
Teneriffe Banks is a $1.5 billion riverfront mixed-use precinct by Kokoda Property on a 17,612 sqm former industrial site in Teneriffe. The precinct is planned to include 212 luxury residences across four architecturally distinct residential buildings, Brisbane's first Kimpton Hotel, extensive retail, hospitality and wellness amenities, boutique laneways, more than 10,000 sqm of landscaped grounds and gardens, and a revitalised riverfront. Versatile Construction has been appointed as builder, with construction scheduled to commence in December 2025 and staged delivery from 2028.
6,829 residents of Hamilton (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 7,130. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 75.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. 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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Hamilton has a highly qualified labor force, with professional services representing a major sector, an unemployment rate of 4.2%, and an estimated job growth rate of 2.8% over the preceding year, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 6,829 local citizens are employed, with the unemployment rate tracking 0.1% below the Greater Brisbane average of 4.3%, and workforce participation stands exceptionally high (75.9% compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane). Census records show that a high proportion of residents worked from home, at 26.6%, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are healthcare & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. The community displays a strong specialization in professional & technical services, with its employment share tracking 1.5 times the regional level. On the other hand, education & training is less represented at 6.8% compared to the regional benchmark of 9.4%. The ratio of 0.7 workers for every resident at the Census indicates a level of local jobs that is above average. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader statistical regions, the 12-month timeframe witnessed a 2.8% rise in employment and a 3.8% expansion of the labor force, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 0.9 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.2% and the labor force expand by 3.4%, with unemployment rising by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future demand in Hamilton. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been aligned with the local employment structure to project growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely across different industries. Mapping these industry-specific forecasts onto Hamilton's labor profile suggests local employment is poised to rise by 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hamilton (Qld) is $2,069 a week (about $108,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,225 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $68,727 a year against an average of $130,493. The average runs 90% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 the most recent postcode ATO statistics released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, Hamilton taxpayers earn a median income of $68,727, with an average of $130,493. This represents an exceptionally high level nationwide, compared to a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate these figures at approximately $76,534 (median) and $145,317 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census highlights that individual weekly earnings reside in the 92nd percentile nationally ($1,225 weekly).
The income distribution is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which accounts for 34.3% of residents (3,527 people), echoing patterns in the broader region where 33.3% of the workforce falls into this bracket. Top-tier earners are highly visible, with 32.1% earning more than $3,000 weekly, pointing to substantial spending power. High accommodation costs account for 17.0% of incomes, yet strong earnings keep disposable income in the 68th percentile, and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hamilton (Qld) had 4,174 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 22% detached houses and 70% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 55% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $430 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 82% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structure in Hamilton, as recorded at the latest Census, consisted of 21.5% standalone houses and 78.5% alternative dwelling types (semi-detached, apartments, and other dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's breakdown of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Furthermore, home ownership in Hamilton was lower than the Brisbane metro average, sitting at 22.0%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (22.9%) or rented (55.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly above the Brisbane metro average at $2,167, while the median weekly rent stood at $430, compared to Brisbane metro averages of $1,863 and $380, respectively.
On a national level, Hamilton's mortgage repayments are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are substantially higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hamilton (Qld) counted 4,174 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,811 today, averaging 1.9 people each. 15% are couples with children, fewer than in 94% of areas nationally, against 32% couples without children. 41% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 53.8%, consisting of 14.8% couples with children, 31.6% couples without children, and 6.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 46.2%, with single-person households representing 40.7% and group households at 5.5%. The median household size of 1.9 residents is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
45.3% of adults in Hamilton (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 31.3% with a bachelor degree and 10.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 77% of areas nationally. A further 15.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 222 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,068 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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Academic credentials in Hamilton are significantly higher than broader averages, with 45.3% of citizens aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 25.7% in QLD and 30.4% nationally. This educational lead positions the community well for knowledge-sector jobs. Bachelor degrees represent the largest category at 31.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.6%). Vocational and technical training is also common, with 27.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (15.8%). A significant 24.9% of the population is actively engaged in formal studies.
This comprises 9.3% in higher education, 5.3% in secondary school, and 4.7% attending primary school.
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Public transport in Hamilton (Qld) reaches 28 stops on 34 routes, timetabled for about 2,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Ferries carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analysis shows 28 active transport stops operating in Hamilton, offering a combination of ferry, train, and bus options. These locations are served by 34 distinct routes, delivering a total of 2,536 weekly passenger journeys. Transport connectivity is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 183 meters from their nearest stop. Being a mostly residential area, the majority of working residents commute to other districts, with private cars remaining the primary choice at 78%, followed by buses at 8% and walking at 5%. Car ownership averages 0.9 vehicles per household, which is below the regional average.
A high share of residents, 26.6%, work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions). Service frequency averages 362 journeys per day across all routes, which translates to roughly 90 weekly trips for each transit stop.
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72.5% of residents in Hamilton (Qld) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 80% of areas nationally. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 78.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators show outstanding results across Hamilton, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, showing very low rates of common health conditions across all age groups, while private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, covering approximately 79% of the population (8,114 people). This contrasts with 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions recorded locally are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 8.4% and 6.9% of residents, respectively, while 72.5% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
Working-age citizens are particularly healthy with low rates of chronic illness. The area has 18.5% of its population aged 65 and over (1,902 people), which exceeds the 15.1% share in Greater Brisbane. Health profiles among older residents are especially strong, with national percentiles generally mirroring those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.3% of Hamilton (Qld) residents were born overseas and 18.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.7%) and Australian (18.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Hamilton displays a higher level of cultural diversity than most local markets, with 18.5% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 32.3% born outside Australia. The predominant religion is Christianity, representing 51.2% of the population. However, the most distinct overrepresentation is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding ancestry (referring to the birth country of parents), the three largest groups in Hamilton are English at 26.7% of the population, Australian at 18.8%, and Irish at 11.1%. There are also notable differences in other backgrounds: French is overrepresented at 0.8% of Hamilton (compared to 0.5% regionally), Spanish at 0.7% (compared to 0.4%), and Korean at 0.8% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hamilton (Qld) is 40. 30.1% 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 40 in Hamilton is higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 36, and slightly higher than the national median of 38. Compared to the Greater Brisbane baseline, the 25 - 34 age bracket is over-represented (19.2% locally), while children aged 5 - 14 are under-represented (5.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 5.1% to 6.0% of the population, whereas the 25 to 34 cohort has shrunk from 20.2% to 19.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 project significant age structure shifts for Hamilton.
Leading these changes, the 65 to 74 cohort is expected to grow by 77% (789 people), rising to 1,818 from 1,028.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hamilton (Qld)
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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 11 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 Jun 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 — 416 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,922 at the 2021 Census → 10,284 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 (SAL31289). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.