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Hermit Park has an estimated 3,623 residents, up from 3,512 at the 2021 Census — a change of 111 people, or 3.2%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. That puts 1,693 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 ABS demographic releases alongside new addresses confirmed following the Census, the suburb of Hermit Park recorded an estimated population of approximately 3,623 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 111 residents (3.2%) compared to the 3,512 people enumerated in the 2021 Census. Such movement is calculated from an estimated resident base of 3,610 derived from the ABS ERP figures published in June 2025, combined with 4 validated new addresses added post-Census. Consequently, population density stands at 1,693 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the national benchmark evaluated by AreaSearch.
Natural increase served as the primary demographic engine, generating roughly 61.0% of recent population gains, while both overseas migration and interstate migration likewise delivered positive additions. Population projections produced jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 using 2022 as their baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. For territories lacking coverage or extending beyond post-2032, projections from the Queensland State Government published in 2023 based on 2021 numbers are incorporated. Because these state figures omit age breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates cohort distributions using proportional weights from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 benchmarks). Over the coming years, demographic expansion for the suburb of Hermit Park is projected to track slightly below the national regional median, with aggregated SA2 estimates anticipating an influx of 407 people through to 2041, representing a cumulative 10.9% increase across the 16-year timeframe.
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47 new dwellings have been approved in Hermit Park over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That is 2.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 2, 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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Building approval figures compiled by AreaSearch from ABS statistical collections indicate that Hermit Park has maintained an average of approximately 9 residential approvals annually, delivering roughly 47 dwellings throughout the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 2 dwelling approvals have been logged. With an average of 3.8 new residents absorbed for every completed dwelling across the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), construction falls well short of buyer demand—a dynamic that typically intensifies market competition and upward pressure on property prices—while newly built properties register an average construction cost of $587,000.
Hermit Park exhibits subdued residential construction when compared against Rest of Qld, generating 53.0% less per-capita building activity than the regional benchmark. This constrained flow of new stock generally bolsters buyer interest and asset pricing across existing homes. The slower rate relative to national figures underlines a mature urban fabric and potential land constraints. Detached houses account for 71.0% of recent builds while attached dwellings comprise 29.0%, maintaining the locality's suburban character and appealing to households seeking space. Notably, developers are constructing freestanding homes at a higher proportion than the existing Census stock (55.0%), demonstrating ongoing appetite for traditional housing despite broader densification trends. A ratio of around 801 people per dwelling approval further illustrates the mature nature of the local market. Longer-term demographic forecasts indicate Hermit Park will gain 394 new residents up to 2041, relative to AreaSearch's latest quarterly numbers. Should construction continue at current volumes, residential supply could lag behind incoming population growth, likely intensifying competition among purchasers and driving construction values higher.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Hermit Park
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Hermit Park, worth an estimated $68 million. A further 28 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.13 billion. 11 are already under construction and 7 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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Capital investments and public planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping community growth and property outcomes. AreaSearch has highlighted 5 significant infrastructure projects expected to influence the district, most notably Weststate Private Hospital, Eden Park Estate, Townsville Connection Road (Stuart Drive), Bowen Road Bridge (Idalia) Duplication, and Corcoran Park Netball Courts Upgrade.
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North Queensland Simulation Park (NQ SPARK)
The North Queensland Simulation Park (NQ SPARK) is northern Australia's first collaborative defence industry hub, delivering world-class simulation training and research for the defence, science, health, emergency response and knowledge sectors. The not-for-profit precinct will house an Advanced Environmental Simulation Facility (AESF), a Clinical Simulation Centre, an agile Command and Control (C2) team performance research laboratory, and high-performance computing infrastructure. Stage 1 is funded by a 32.2 million dollar Federal Government grant under the Townsville City Deal, with a further 35 million dollars in private sector investment expected for the broader precinct.In 2025, NQ SPARK signed a lease with James Cook University for a permanent home on the ground floor of the Clinical Practice Building at JCU's Bebegu Yumba campus in Douglas, with fitout works now underway. The site sits within the tropical innovation precinct adjacent to Townsville University Hospital and Lavarack Army Barracks. An interim facility continues to operate at Vickers Road North, Condon, where simulation experiments and capability development are being conducted to inform the permanent build. The project is forecast to generate up to 800 jobs and inject more than 200 million dollars into the local economy.
Weststate Private Hospital
A $60 million short-stay private hospital development transforming the heritage-listed former Townsville West State School into specialist consulting suites, with a new five-storey purpose-built hospital next door. The project includes four operating theatres, one procedure room, a HDU/ICU, 19 day beds, 26 overnight rooms, consulting rooms, cafe and 24/7 kitchen. Official project sources indicate construction has commenced and Centuria schedules completion for 2026.
Eden Park Estate
Premium acreage estate in Townsville's Northern Beaches offering large blocks ranging from 2000sqm to over 4000sqm. This master-planned park residential development provides a rural lifestyle combined with modern comfort, featuring town water and fully sewered lots.
Corcoran Park Netball Courts Upgrade
Upgrade of the netball courts at Corcoran Park, including the removal and replacement of existing asphalt courts and lighting with four new concrete courts and lighting that meet Netball Australia standards. Two of the courts also include markings for Pickle Ball, junior netball, and Fast 5 netball. The project also included new turf, landscaping, and seating.
Francis Street Roadworks, West End
Townsville City Council is delivering roadworks on Francis Street between Henry Street and Leigh Street, West End. Works form part of Council's annual roadworks program and include removing and replacing the kerb and channel, upgrading identified driveway crossovers, and renewing sections of concrete medians.
Townsville Connection Road (Stuart Drive), Bowen Road Bridge (Idalia) Duplication
Duplication of the Bowen Road Bridge over the Ross River, adjacent to the existing bridge, to increase capacity from two to four lanes. Includes pavement upgrades, lighting, CCTV, and improved pedestrian and bike crossings.
7-Eleven Mundingburra
A retail-led service station development on a brownfield redevelopment site in Mundingburra, Townsville. The project features a 240sqm 7-Eleven Convenience Store and three fuel pumps. It was a project delivered for Spring Projects.
The Hive - 10-15 The Strand Masterplan
The Hive is a $450 million masterplanned mixed-use waterfront precinct spanning approximately 1.73 hectares in central Townsville, occupying almost an entire city block bounded by The Strand, Flinders Street, King Street and Wickham Street. The development approval, current to June 2030, permits buildings up to 20 storeys. The staged scheme includes a five-star hotel tower, 10,000 square metres of premium office space, retail and dining, residential apartments, research and technology facilities, and a concert hall component.The site incorporates the heritage-listed Queens Hotel and the former Criterion Hotel site, which has separate approval for a residential tower. The project was originally developed and master planned by the Gleeson Group with architect Conrad Gargett. In 2023, Centurion Global Developments acquired the site from the Gleeson Group and assumed responsibility for delivering the project. As of mid-2024 the project remains in the pre-construction phase with no active works commenced, though Centurion Global has indicated plans for a five-star hotel and a verbal agreement with an international hotel brand.
1,769 residents of Hermit Park are employed, from a labour force of 1,912. Unemployment sits at 7.5%, with participation at 63.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,239, about 89% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Hermit Park features a capable workforce with strong representation across public and social services, alongside an unemployment rate of 7.5% according to aggregated statistical district metrics by AreaSearch. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,769, while the local jobless rate sits 3.6% higher than the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld, pointing to untapped workforce capacity; total labour force participation broadly aligns with the Regional Qld benchmark of 64.2%. Census figures recorded only 5.9% of workers operating from home, though historical Covid-19 restrictions provide important context for that metric. Local workers are predominantly engaged across health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, as well as retail trade.
The suburb displays an exceptional concentration in public administration & safety, capturing an employment proportion 1.7 times the wider regional baseline. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for merely 0.6% of the workforce compared to 4.5% across the region. Given the contrast between resident workers and local job counts at the Census, this residential district relies primarily on surrounding areas for workplace opportunities. Aggregated data from AreaSearch, combining Salm and ABS figures across larger statistical areas, indicates that during the year to March 2026, the labour force fell by 2.8% while employment dropped by 3.1%, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 0.3 percentage points. This trend differs from Regional Qld, where employment climbed by 0.1%, the labour force expanded by 0.3%, and unemployment increased by 0.1 percentage points. Insights into future job demand in Hermit Park can be drawn from Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts released in Mar-26. These forecasts span five and ten-year horizons and have been aligned with local employment structures to project growth trajectories. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry-level projections are applied to Hermit Park's current employment composition, local employment is projected to rise by 6.8% over five years and by 14.0% over ten years. This calculation uses a straightforward weighting method for demonstration and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Hermit Park is $1,382 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $862 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,902 a year against an average of $65,561. 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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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch from the ATO for financial year 2023 show income levels in the suburb of Hermit Park tracking slightly behind nationwide figures. Taxpayers in the suburb of Hermit Park registered a median income of $55,902 and an average income of $65,561, positioned against Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Accounting for an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures near $62,252 (median) and $73,009 (average) by March 2026. From the Census 2021 collection, individual income ranked at the 61st percentile ($862 weekly), whereas household earnings occupied the 27th percentile.
Furthermore, 28.4% of residents (1,028 individuals) fall in the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, mirroring regional distributions where 31.7% sit in this range. Housing affordability presents notable strain, with just 84.0% of disposable income retained after housing costs, placing the area at the 27th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hermit Park had 1,473 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 55% detached houses and 10% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 49% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $255 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,406 a month. Rent absorbs 18.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.5%. 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 indicate that standalone houses make up 54.9% of Hermit Park's residential landscape, with medium- and high-density formats (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings) representing 45.1%, contrasting with Regional Qld where detached houses comprise 76.4% and other dwellings account for 23.6%. Outright home ownership sits lower than the wider region at 21.2%, with remaining residences either subject to a mortgage (29.8%) or rented (49.0%). Servicing costs remain comparatively modest: median monthly mortgage payments stand at $1,406 and weekly rents average $255, compared to $1,655 and $345 across Regional Qld. Against national benchmarks, Hermit Park's mortgage overheads sit well under the Australian median of $1,863, with rental costs similarly trailing the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hermit Park counted 1,473 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 87% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 38% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 57.9% of all local households, divided between couples without children (23.4%), couples with children (20.1%), and single parent families (13.3%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 42.1%, predominantly consisting of lone person households at 37.6% alongside group households at 4.3%. The typical household size stands at 2.1 people, remaining below the Regional Qld standard of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.7% of adults in Hermit Park hold a university qualification, including 17.4% with a bachelor degree and 5.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 26.8% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational attainment in the district is particularly strong, as 26.7% of residents aged 15+ hold tertiary qualifications, noticeably outpacing both the SA4 benchmark of 20.1% and the Rest of Qld average of 20.6%. Bachelor degrees represent the largest category at 17.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.5%. Technical and trade credentials are also widespread, with 37.9% of adults holding vocational qualifications, including 11.1% with advanced diplomas and 26.8% with certificates. A substantial 31.6% of the population is actively participating in educational programs. Breaking down this cohort, primary schooling accounts for 9.4%, secondary schooling represents 8.4%, and tertiary studies comprise 6.8% of local residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Hermit Park reaches 14 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 660 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 connectivity in Hermit Park is anchored by 14 active stops catering to local bus services. Across these facilities, 5 separate routes operate to deliver a combined 657 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit remains convenient, with local dwellings situated an average of 220 meters from their closest boarding point. Because the district functions largely as a dormitory residential community, commuting is overwhelmingly external, with private vehicles accounting for 90% of journeys. Households hold an average of 1.1 vehicles per dwelling, trailing regional figures, while only 5.9% of workers conducted their duties from home at the 2021 Census, subject to potential COVID-19 influences.
Across all transit routes, service scheduling delivers an average of 93 trips per day, providing roughly 46 weekly trips at each active stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.9% of residents in Hermit Park report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 77% of areas nationally. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch health metrics highlight noticeable public health challenges across Hermit Park, evidenced by chronic disease incidence and mortality indicators spanning both younger demographics and older cohorts. Meanwhile, private health insurance coverage sits slightly above typical SA2 standards, encompassing approximately 53% of the community (~1,926 people). Asthma and mental health disorders represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions, affecting 7.3% and 10.9% of residents respectively, whereas 67.9% reported no long-term medical conditions, comparable to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Working-age cohorts display elevated rates of chronic illness. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 14.9% of the populace (539 people), a smaller share than the 20.3% observed regionally, though health complications among older residents remain heightened relative to national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Hermit Park is largely Australian-born, at 83.1% of residents, with 10.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.2%) and Australian (24.3%). 5.1% 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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Hermit Park exhibits relatively homogenous demographic traits, with Australian-born individuals accounting for 83.1% of the populace, Australian citizens representing 84.6%, and 89.8% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation at 46.6%. On a relative basis, Judaism shows the highest regional divergence, comprising 0.1% of local residents against 0.1% throughout Regional Qld. Looking at ancestral heritage, the three most common backgrounds among residents are English (27.2%), Australian (24.3%), and Irish (9.1%). Other cultural backgrounds display noticeable variation from broader trends: French ancestry is overrepresented at 0.9% (compared to 0.5% regionally) and Australian Aboriginal heritage represents 5.1% (versus 3.9%), while German lineage accounts for 4.4% (compared to 4.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hermit Park is 35. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 33.3% 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 leans younger in the suburb of Hermit Park. Updated estimates for August 2026 indicate that adults aged 25 - 44 account for 33.1% of the population, exceeding the 25.5% mark in Regional Qld, whereas seniors aged 65+ make up 14.9% compared to 20.4% regionally. AreaSearch records a median age of 35 as at August 2026, falling from 36 at the 2021 Census and sitting 6 years below the Regional Qld figure of 41 from that same Census. The most pronounced demographic change since the Census occurred among the 45 - 64 age bracket, contracting from 25.2% to an estimated 21.5%.
Looking ahead to 2041, younger to middle-aged adults are projected to lead local expansion, contributing an additional 270 residents (22%) to reach a total of 1,469.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hermit Park
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 4 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,512 at the 2021 Census → 3,623 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 (SAL31323). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.