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Helensvale has an estimated 21,299 residents, up from 18,949 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,350 people, or 12.4%. Growth has averaged 2.1% a year over five years, faster than 78% of areas nationally. 377 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 49.0% of that increase. That puts 1,067 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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Demographic assessments combining broader ABS updates and post-Census address verification by AreaSearch place the population of the suburb of Helensvale at approximately 21,299 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 18,949 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 2,350 people (12.4%). This figure builds upon an AreaSearch estimate of 21,073 residents derived from the ABS ERP release in June 2025, supplemented by 377 validated new addresses added following the Census. The suburb of Helensvale currently maintains a density of 1,067 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks evaluated across AreaSearch study areas.
With a 12.4% rate of expansion since the 2021 Census, the suburb of Helensvale outpaced both the national benchmark and the Rest of Qld (9.4%), positioning it at the forefront of regional demographic growth. Inward interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 49.0% of total gains, while natural increase and overseas migration also provided positive contributions. Projections for the suburb of Helensvale utilize the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 series based on 2022 benchmarks. Where coverage is absent or extends beyond 2032, models incorporate Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2023 from 2021 data. Because state datasets omit age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch applies cohort weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 using 2022 figures). Looking forward, long-term trends place the suburb of Helensvale within the upper quartile of non-metropolitan growth corridors across the country. Aggregated SA2-level modeling projects an increase of 6,821 persons to 2041, representing an overall expansion of 31.0% across the 16-year horizon.
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659 new dwellings have been approved in Helensvale over the past five years, an average of 131 a year. That places the area in the 89th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 113 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 50% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 168, 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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ABS building approval figures examined by AreaSearch reveal that residential construction approvals in Helensvale have averaged approximately 131 dwellings annually, translating to an estimated 659 residences across the last 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 168 approvals have been registered. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the area added an average of 3.8 new residents per year for every home built, creating a substantial imbalance where incoming demand outstrips newly completed supply, a dynamic typically associated with heightened buyer competition and upward pricing pressure. Furthermore, newly constructed residences carry an average construction value of $818,000, underscoring an active developer emphasis on the upmarket, higher-tier property sector.
Alongside residential activity, commercial building approvals have reached $16.4 million this financial year, reflecting a steady pace of non-residential development. Helensvale registers roughly 75% of the per-capita building activity recorded across Rest of Qld, placing it in the 68th percentile among nationally tracked locations. Current development pipelines are split evenly between separate houses (50.0%) and medium to high-density dwellings (50.0%). This structural shift toward higher-density formats provides more accessible price points suited to first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. It also represents a notable transition from the prevailing built environment, where standalone houses currently constitute 81.0% of stock, pointing to a shrinking pool of greenfield sites while catering to changing housing affordability and lifestyle demands. The ratio of approximately 180 people per dwelling approval reflects a developing residential market. Long-term demographic modelling suggests Helensvale will absorb an additional 6,595 residents through to 2041, relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. While residential building is proceeding at a steady rate to accommodate this forecast expansion, prospective property purchasers may face tightening market conditions as the local population swells.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Helensvale, worth an estimated $7.65 billion. A further 120 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $44.8 billion. 42 are already under construction and 50 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Strategic planning, major capital programs, and public works serve as key drivers of local property and economic performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 74 distinct infrastructure projects with the capacity to influence the surrounding region. Significant undertakings include the Cross River Rail - New Gold Coast Stations, the Helensvale Station Precinct Development, the Helensvale Business Park, and the Helensvale Road and Signato Drive Intersection Upgrade.
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Helensvale Station Precinct Development
A major transit-oriented mixed-use redevelopment surrounding the Helensvale tri-modal interchange. The project aims to integrate high-density residential living with a new retail and commercial hub, featuring approximately 850 apartments, premium office spaces, and upgraded pedestrian infrastructure. This development is designed to capitalize on the convergence of heavy rail, light rail, and bus services, transforming the station into a vibrant urban precinct as part of the Helensvale Town Centre Local Area Plan.
Helensvale Business Park
Helensvale Business Park is a 47,450 sqm industrial park by Sandhurst Retail & Logistics at 2 Millaroo Drive, opposite Westfield Helensvale. The estate is designed for strata warehouse and office users with high-clearance warehouse space, mezzanine offices, car parking, container set-down access and strong links to the M1 Pacific Motorway, Smith Street Motorway, Brisbane Road and Helensvale rail and light rail stations. Stage 1 comprises 21 warehouse/office units and Stage 2 is being marketed by Colliers and Tidal Property, with construction progressing and remaining units offered for sale or lease.
Coomera Connector Stage 1 (Coomera to Nerang)
A new 16-kilometre motorway known as the Second M1, providing an alternative route between Coomera and Nerang to relieve congestion on the Pacific Motorway. Stage 1 North is open, while Central and South sections are under construction.
Helensvale Road and Signato Drive Intersection Upgrade
Installation of new traffic signals at the intersection of Helensvale Road and Signato Drive to improve traffic flow and safety. This project is a priority under the Gold Coast City Council's 2025-26 budget, designed to manage the significant increase in traffic volumes resulting from the completion of the Coomera Connector Stage 1 North. Works include signalized traffic control, pavement rehabilitation, and pedestrian safety improvements.
Harbour Cove Mixed-Use Development
An innovative mixed-use waterfront precinct in Biggera Waters, currently progressing as a key component of the $1.5 billion Harbour Shores masterplan. The project features 511 apartments across six medium-rise towers with resort-style amenities, including rooftop pools and sky gardens. The precinct is designed to include a boutique harbour-side retail and restaurant area, a 1.2km waterfront boardwalk, and direct Broadwater access via a planned marina.
Movie World Hotel Development
A $333-million luxury hotel development featuring 600 rooms across a 21-level tower. The project includes a sky deck with an infinity pool, bar, and restaurants, alongside family-oriented amenities like a kid's club, gym, and sauna. Designed by DBI and BurlingBrown, it marks a major expansion of the Village Roadshow theme park precinct.
Harvey Norman Homeworld Helensvale Expansion
The expansion of Homeworld Helensvale involves the construction of a new 10,025 sqm single-storey Harvey Norman showroom. The project includes approximately 250 additional car parking spaces and integrates with the existing bulky goods precinct to enhance the regional retail offering.
Harbour Shores Biggera Waters
A $1.5 billion masterplanned waterfront community spanning 15.7 hectares along the Gold Coast Broadwater. The project features approximately 2,000 dwellings across 30 buildings, including luxury waterfront villas and mid-rise apartments. Stage 1, comprising the Waterline apartments and a 1.2km public boardwalk, is nearing completion with first residents expected in May 2026. The precinct is a certified 6-Star Green Star community incorporating 200,000 native plants, extensive water harvesting, and solar infrastructure. Stage 3, consisting of 91 additional apartments, received development approval in February 2026 as part of the decade-long delivery program.
11,685 residents of Helensvale are employed, from a labour force of 12,004. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 68.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% 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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Helensvale possesses a well-rounded and skilled workforce across various industries, registering an unemployment rate of only 2.7% and a 3.2% rise in estimated employment over the preceding year, according to statistical area aggregations by AreaSearch. Employment figures for March 2026 show 11,685 local residents working, with joblessness tracking 1.3% lower than the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld. Labor force participation stands at a solid 68.7%, exceeding the Regional Qld figure of 64.2%. Census returns indicate that 16.9% of the local workforce carried out their duties from home, though these figures reflect period-specific Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction shows a particularly heavy local presence, with resident participation reaching 1.2 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.2% of the local workforce, well under the 4.5% observed across Regional Qld. Although employment hubs operate locally, comparisons between resident worker numbers and local job positions indicate that a substantial share of residents travel outside the suburb for employment. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM data across broader statistical boundaries indicate that both employment and the total workforce expanded by 3.2% over the 12-month period, while joblessness held steady. In comparison, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% increase in employment, a 0.3% rise in the labour pool, and a 0.1 percentage point uptick in the unemployment rate. Future demand trajectories can be further evaluated through Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26. These five- and ten-year industry projections have been applied against the local occupational base. Nationally, overall jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with distinct variations across different sectors. Applying these industry weights directly to Helensvale's local workforce indicates potential local employment increases of 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (representing a baseline weighting calculation for comparison that excludes localized population adjustments).
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Median household income in Helensvale is $2,014 a week (about $105,000 a year), with median personal income at $790 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,601 a year against an average of $76,062. The average runs 45% 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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Postcode-level ATO statistics aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show Helensvale taxpayers recorded a median income of $52,601 and an average income of $76,062. These figures represent strong earnings on a national scale and compare with Regional Qld medians and averages of $53,146 and $66,593, respectively. Accounting for an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 indicate a median of $58,576 and an average of $84,703. According to the 2021 Census, household weekly income ranked in the 66th percentile ($2,014 weekly), whereas personal earnings were situated in the 47th percentile.
Income distribution is centered in the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, encompassing 33.6% of residents (7,156 people), mirroring broader regional patterns where 31.7% fall into the same tier. Residential housing costs absorb 16.4% of earnings; nevertheless, solid income levels support disposable income at the 65th percentile, positioning the area within the 7th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Helensvale had 6,369 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 81% detached houses and 4% apartments. 48% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $495 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,098 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.0%. 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 standalone houses accounted for 81.4% of Helensvale's dwelling landscape, with medium/high density and other formats comprising 18.6%, compared with 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings across Regional Qld. Outright home ownership matched the Regional Qld level of 32.3%, while remaining properties were occupied under a mortgage (48.0%) or through rental arrangements (19.7%). Housing costs in Helensvale are elevated relative to regional benchmarks; median monthly mortgage commitments stood at $2,098 and median weekly rent reached $495, well above the respective Regional Qld figures of $1,655 and $345.
Across Australia as a whole, local repayments exceed the national mortgage average of $1,863, with local rental rates substantially surpassing the Australian benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Helensvale counted 6,369 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,159 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 79% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 80.5% of households across Helensvale, consisting of 40.1% couples with children, 27.9% couples without children, and 11.4% single parent arrangements. Non-family households represent the remaining 19.5%, consisting of single-person dwellings (16.9%) and group living situations (2.7%). The median household contains 2.8 people, higher than the typical 2.5 persons observed across Regional Qld.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.7% of adults in Helensvale hold a university qualification, including 16.4% with a bachelor degree and 5.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 2,909 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,021 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary educational attainment in Helensvale sits below national figures, with 23.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a higher education degree compared to 30.4% across Australia, indicating room for broader skill building and advanced learning. Within this cohort, bachelor degrees represent 16.4%, postgraduate awards account for 5.2%, and graduate diplomas make up 2.1%. Non-university technical and vocational qualifications are widely held, with 39.0% of the population aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided between certificate programs (25.8%) and advanced diplomas (13.2%). A significant proportion of the local community is actively engaged in studies, with 29.7% of residents attending an educational institution.
This group comprises 9.5% in high school education, 9.4% in primary schools, and 4.8% enrolled in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Helensvale means driving: households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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69.7% of residents in Helensvale report no long-term health condition. 6.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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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General health conditions across Helensvale remain favorable, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and diagnosed conditions showing outcomes comparable to national standards. Common ailments remain low throughout the general community, although elevated rates appear among older, high-risk groups. Private health insurance participation is elevated, covering approximately 57% of the total population (~12,212 people), compared with 52.5% across Regional Qld. The most widely diagnosed health conditions locally are arthritis and mental health issues, reported by 8.1 and 7.5% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 69.7% of the population indicated an absence of any long-term medical conditions, tracking ahead of the 67.6% rate in Regional Qld.
Community members under the age of 65 enjoy above-average health profiles. Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.2% of the population (3,663 people), which sits below the 20.3% proportion in Regional Qld. Health metrics for the senior age bracket show some challenges, ranking below national averages for older demographics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
34.1% of Helensvale residents were born overseas and 14.9% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.2%) and Australian (22.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Helensvale exhibits higher cultural diversity than most comparable markets, with 34.1% of residents born abroad and 14.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 48.6% of residents. The most notable statistical variance occurs among adherents of Judaism, who make up 0.2% of the local population compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Looking at parental heritage, the leading reported ancestries across Helensvale are English at 31.2%, Australian at 22.8%, and Other at 7.7%. Specific ethnic representations differ noticeably from regional norms, including higher proportions of individuals identifying with New Zealand background at 1.8% (versus 0.9% across the region), Maori heritage at 1.5% (versus 0.8%), and Hungarian ancestry at 0.4% (versus 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Helensvale is 40. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 25.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Helensvale aligns closely with Regional Qld patterns, with the largest divergence across the primary age brackets spanning only 3.2 percentage points. The median age is an estimated 40 as at August 2026, falling from 41 at the 2021 Census and sitting 1 year below the Regional Qld median of 41 at that Census. Among specific cohorts, the 45 - 64 age group has contracted from 27.8% at the Census to an estimated 26.1%. Over the period to 2041, adults aged 25 - 44 are projected to experience the greatest absolute growth, adding 2,281 people (43%) to reach 7,563.
From a percentage standpoint, residents aged 65+ represent the fastest-growing cohort, expanding by 44% to total 5,261 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Helensvale
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 | Apr 2026 6 months ago all 13 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Apr 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 377 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (18,949 at the 2021 Census → 21,299 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 (SAL31315). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.