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Harristown has an estimated 9,713 residents, up from 9,081 at the 2021 Census — a change of 632 people, or 7.0%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. That puts 1,314 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader regional ABS population updates and newly verified post-Census address records, the suburb of Harristown reached an estimated count of approximately 9,713 residents as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 9,081 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this marks an expansion of 632 people (7.0%). This upward revision stems from an estimated resident tally of 9,687 determined by AreaSearch following the ABS's ERP release in June 2025, alongside 98 validated new addresses added since the Census date. Consequently, population density stands at 1,314 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the benchmark across locations assessed nationwide by AreaSearch.
Harristown's 7.0% post-Census gain trails the broader SA3 area (9.3%) by only 2.3 percentage points, highlighting solid demographic momentum. Inbound overseas migration served as the foremost growth driver, accounting for roughly 38.0% of recent population additions, though natural increase and interstate arrivals also delivered positive contributions. Projections for the suburb of Harristown incorporate ABS and Geoscience Australia SA2 figures published in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year), supplemented post-2032 and across uncovered SA2 tracts by Queensland State Government SA2 modeling released in 2023 from 2021 data. Because the state-level figures do not provide breakdowns across age brackets, AreaSearch applies proportional distribution weights derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (based on 2022 data). Demographic outlooks indicate that the area will outpace median growth figures for regional Australia, adding 1,609 persons by 2041 according to combined SA2 projections, representing an overall rise of 16.3% over the 16 years.
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209 new dwellings have been approved in Harristown over the past five years, an average of 41 a year. That places the area in the 51st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 39 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 77% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 10, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An evaluation of ABS building approvals mapped by AreaSearch indicates that Harristown averages roughly 41 approved residential dwellings annually, totaling approximately 209 approved homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 10 recorded during FY-25 to date. Over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), about 2.8 people arrived per newly constructed dwelling, reflecting healthy underlying demand that underpins local real estate values. New residential construction costs average $338,000—below regional benchmarks—providing relatively cost-effective options for homebuilders. Meanwhile, commercial construction activity remains moderate, with $18.8 million in commercial building approvals authorized in the current financial year.
On a per-capita basis, residential construction approvals in Harristown track at approximately three-quarters of the Rest of Qld rate and sit in the 36th percentile nationwide, constraining choice for purchasers while bolstering demand across established housing stock. Recent building activity is weighted toward separate houses at 77.0%, while medium and high-density developments make up 23.0%, reinforcing a suburban environment centered on detached living that appeals to buyers seeking space. An established residential landscape is further indicated by a ratio of roughly 410 people per dwelling approval. Forecasts project an influx of 1,583 residents into Harristown through to 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. While the current pipeline of residential construction is progressing at a steady clip alongside demographic expansion, prospective homebuyers may face tighter market competition as local numbers grow.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Harristown, worth an estimated $48 million. A further 63 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.4 billion. 17 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training 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 investments, major developments, and strategic planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping community outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 21 projects expected to influence the surrounding district. Prominent undertakings include South Street Industrial Precinct, South Street Development Site, Toowoomba Warehouses - 42 Condamine Street, and Prime Industrial Development at 29 Croft Crescent, with key initiatives outlined below.
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Mission Australia Toowoomba Social and Affordable Housing
A $150 million development delivering 185 social and affordable housing units across four apartment buildings of five to six storeys in Newtown, Toowoomba. Comprising 89 social housing dwellings and 96 affordable housing dwellings, the project is led by Mission Australia Housing with financing from Palisade Investment Partners and support from the Queensland Government under its Securing Our Foundations Housing Plan. Construction commenced April 2025 with completion expected mid-2027.
South Street Industrial Precinct (Former Toowoomba Saleyards)
A 6.95 hectare freehold industrial redevelopment site in Harristown, Toowoomba, comprising the former Toowoomba (Elders/Primac) saleyards. Established in 1946, the yards were once among the nation's largest by turnover, handling around 7,000 cattle weekly at their peak. Weekly yardings fell to roughly 100 head by early 2024, the final sale was held in June 2024, and Elders confirmed in April 2025 that the facility would not reopen. The privately owned holding was subsequently taken to market by RWC Toowoomba in September 2025 as a development opportunity.The site sits across 50 individual freehold titles with about 300m of frontage to South Street and direct access to Anzac Avenue (Gore Highway), and is zoned for Low and Medium Impact Industry under the Toowoomba Regional Council planning scheme. Water, sewer, stormwater and power are all in situ, and around 3,000sqm of existing buildings remain on site, including a 990sqm office/retail building on three lots and a 2,025sqm industrial/showroom building now separately offered for sale or lease. Marketed uses include a subdivided industrial estate, a logistics hub or a bespoke industrial precinct, targeting a regional shortage of serviced industrial land. As at July 2026 no development application has been lodged with Toowoomba Regional Council, no purchaser or proponent has been publicly confirmed, and the property remains available for sale or lease.
Toowoomba Warehouses - 42 Condamine Street
Fully DA-approved industrial strata development delivering 28 high-quality tilt-panel warehouse units (approx. 186-240sqm each) with 24/7 Medium Impact Industry zoning, three-phase power and optional mezzanines. Marketing and sales indicate most units are sold or under contract with construction underway across Stages 1 and 2.
Prime Industrial Development at 29 Croft Crescent
Premium 2.449 hectare industrial development site in the 7SD Business Park, Harristown, holding Development Approval for 40 high clearance industrial warehouse units ranging from 150sqm to 499sqm with mezzanine options. Zoned Low and Medium Impact Industry under the Toowoomba Regional Council Planning Scheme, the site sits close to Anzac Avenue and the Gore Highway, giving direct access to the Darling Downs and South-West Queensland regions. The property was taken to market by Colliers Toowoomba via Expressions of Interest closing 8 May 2025, with the buyer able to utilise the existing DA or pursue alternate industrial uses including single-user occupation or further subdivision, subject to council approval.
Hill Street Social and Affordable Housing
Development of 27 purpose-built residential units for social and affordable housing across two buildings, including 19 one-bedroom units, six two-bedroom units, and two four-bedroom townhouses, designed to meet accessibility standards.
South Street Development Site
A 2.02 hectare development site on the corner of South Street and Greenwattle Street in Harristown. The property is being actively marketed for redevelopment and is zoned for residential development with potential for complementary commercial and health-related uses, subject to Toowoomba Regional Council approval. No confirmed development application or construction has commenced.
Retirement Village (86 Units) - Single Storey
86-unit single-storey retirement village providing aged care accommodation and community facilities for seniors in the Toowoomba region.
Ladbroke Grove Estate
Exclusive acreage estate offering 12 large lots ranging from 4,039sqm to 4,558sqm (approximately 1 acre each) for residential development in the serene outskirts of Darling Heights. Located just 10 minutes from the Toowoomba CBD, this estate combines tranquil countryside living with modern convenience. Each expansive lot provides the perfect canvas for crafting bespoke residences with space for gardens, outdoor entertaining, and pools. The estate is thoughtfully designed to offer a tranquil escape while maintaining easy access to schools, shops, and major employment hubs.
4,099 residents of Harristown are employed, from a labour force of 4,414. Unemployment sits at 7.1%, with participation at 54.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Statistical area figures compiled by AreaSearch show that Harristown possesses a capable workforce with a prominent presence in essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 7.1%. Employed residents numbered 4,099 as of March 2026, though the jobless rate sits 3.2% above the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld, and the local participation rate of 54.6% falls well short of Regional Qld's 64.2%. Only 5.4% of working residents reported working from home during the Census, a figure potentially influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment is primarily anchored by health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.
Local specialization is especially pronounced in health care & social assistance, where the concentration of workers is 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 2.1% of the local workforce, trailing the 4.5% seen across Regional Qld. Census comparisons between local workers and resident counts indicate that substantial numbers of residents travel outside the suburb for their jobs despite local employment options. ABS and SALM figures aggregated by AreaSearch indicate that over the 12 months to March 2026, the local labour pool contracted by 6.5% as total employment dropped 8.9%, pushing the unemployment rate up by 2.4 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Regional Qld experienced an employment rise of 0.1%, a 0.3% expansion in the labour force, and a 0.1 percentage points rise in unemployment. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia nationwide employment projections from Mar-26 provide context for local workforce trajectory across five and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by sector. When mapped onto Harristown's industry composition, this modeling indicates potential local job expansion of 6.5% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting calculation that excludes localized demographic forecasts).
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Median household income in Harristown is $1,158 a week (about $60,000 a year), with median personal income at $637 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,361 a year against an average of $54,508. 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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The ATO postcode release for financial year 2023 analyzed by AreaSearch shows that taxpayers in the suburb of Harristown recorded a median income of $44,361 and an average income of $54,508. These figures trail broader Australian benchmarks as well as Regional Qld, where the median is $53,146 and the average is $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $49,400 (median) and $60,700 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household income measures for Harristown all placed in the 10th to 17th percentiles across Australia.
Among local earners, 29.9% (2,904 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, aligning with the 31.7% observed regionally. Residents experience significant mortgage and rental strain, retaining just 81.6% of income, ranking in the 10th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Harristown had 3,716 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 70% detached houses and 5% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 43% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $295 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 25.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records show that separate houses constituted 70.0% of Harristown's housing stock, with apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings comprising 30.1%, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings across Regional Qld. Fully owned homes accounted for 28.2% of tenures, lagging regional levels, while mortgaged properties stood at 28.7% and rentals made up 43.1%. Median monthly mortgage costs were $1,300 and median weekly rent was $295, sitting below the respective Regional Qld figures of $1,655 and $345. On a national level, Harristown remains substantially more affordable than the Australian median monthly mortgage of $1,863 and median weekly rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Harristown counted 3,716 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,975 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 88% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 37% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 59.0% of local living arrangements, consisting of couples without children (24.3%), couples with children (19.4%), and single parent families (13.8%). The remaining 41.0% consists of non-family living situations, led by single-person residences at 37.3% and group households at 3.7%. The local median household size of 2.2 people is lower than the Regional Qld standard of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.0% of adults in Harristown hold a university qualification, including 12.5% with a bachelor degree and 3.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.7% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 3,055 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 961 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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Higher educational attainment presents a key development area in the locality, as the tertiary qualification rate of 18.0% tracks considerably below the 30.4% national standard. Within higher education credentials, bachelor degrees represent 12.5%, postgraduate awards account for 3.3%, and graduate diplomas comprise 2.2%. Vocational and technical qualifications are widespread, with 37.6% of individuals aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of certificates (28.7%) and advanced diplomas (8.9%). Formal study engagement is substantial, with 29.7% of the population actively undertaking education. By sector, 9.3% are in primary school, 8.7% attend secondary school, and 4.9% are enrolled in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Harristown reaches 56 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 360 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.0 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 transit infrastructure in Harristown includes 56 operating bus stops across the suburb. Network connectivity is delivered via 5 distinct routes that generate 363 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is convenient, with residents situated an average of 225 meters from their closest stop. Given the suburb's residential focus, external commuting is standard, and private vehicles account for 93% of travel. Motor vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.0 per dwelling, trailing regional figures, while 5.4% worked from home at the 2021 Census, which coincided with COVID-19 conditions. Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 51 trips per day across the network, corresponding to roughly 6 weekly trips per individual stop.
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58.7% of residents in Harristown report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 95% of areas nationally. 9.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.9 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality patterns and chronic ailment incidence highlight substantial health challenges in Harristown across both younger and older residents, accompanied by subdued private health coverage of approximately 49% (~4,739 people). By comparison, private cover stands at 52.5% in Regional Qld and 55.7% across Australia. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, reported by 11.2% and 11.5% of residents, while 58.7% reported having no chronic medical conditions, below the 67.6% recorded across Regional Qld. Chronic conditions are notably prevalent among the working-age cohort. Furthermore, seniors aged 65 and over comprise 24.0% of the community (2,331 people), exceeding the Regional Qld figure of 20.3%, with senior health metrics tracking generally in step with broader nationwide benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Harristown is largely Australian-born, at 82.7% of residents, with 13.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.0%) and Australian (26.7%). 4.3% 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 demographics in Harristown align closely with broader regional benchmarks, with Australian citizens comprising 84.9% of residents, Australian-born individuals accounting for 82.7%, and 86.8% communicating exclusively in English at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 55.4% of the population. A notable variance appears in the Other category, which accounts for 4.4% locally compared to 0.8% in Regional Qld. Looking at parental heritage, the most common ancestral backgrounds in Harristown are English (28.0%), Australian (26.7%), and Other (9.4%). Notable deviations from regional distributions include residents of German ancestry at 7.5% (compared to 4.7% regionally), Irish ancestry at 8.8% (compared to 8.2%), and Australian Aboriginal background at 4.3% (compared to 3.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Harristown is 38. 29.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Harristown exhibits an age structure comparable to Regional Qld, with the largest divergence across the four broad cohorts measuring 6.2 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 38 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census level and 3 years below Regional Qld's median of 41 at that time. Among specific age brackets, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) grew from 25.8% at the Census to an estimated 27.6%. Looking forward to 2041, young to middle aged adults will generate the bulk of numerical expansion, increasing by 707 residents (26%) to a total of 3,388, while the retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) will record the fastest relative growth, rising 30% to 3,027.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Harristown
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| 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) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 5 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 98 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,081 at the 2021 Census → 9,713 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL31300). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.