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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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Analysis of ABS demographic updates for the wider region, alongside address validations conducted by AreaSearch since the Census, indicates that Hermit Park has a population of approximately 3,623 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 111 residents (3.2%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented 3,512 individuals. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 3,610 estimated by AreaSearch, utilising the ABS ERP release from June 2025 combined with 9 newly validated addresses since the Census date. Such population levels yield a density of 1,693 residents per square kilometer, outstripping the typical density across national locations analysed by AreaSearch.
Natural increase was the primary engine of growth, accounting for roughly 61.0% of the overall population rise in recent times, though all demographic components, including interstate and overseas migration, recorded positive contributions. AreaSearch incorporates SA2 projections published in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, or for periods past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (based on 2021 data) are utilized. Because these state-level projections omit breakdowns by age, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings structured around the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 baseline data) for each age cohort. Looking ahead, population expansion is projected to run just under the median rate for regional locations nationwide, with aggregated SA2-level data indicating an increase of 375 residents by 2041, representing a total expansion of 10.0% over the 16 years.
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28 new dwellings have been approved in Hermit Park over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 1.6 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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Based on AreaSearch reviews of ABS building approvals mapped from statistical divisions, the suburb of Hermit Park averages about 5 new dwellings approved annually. This includes an estimated 28 home approvals over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 2 approvals registered during FY-26. With an average of 4.8 new residents added for every completed dwelling over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, demand is running well ahead of supply. This imbalance generally drives upward pressure on property prices and intensifies buyer competition, while new builds carry an average estimated value of $468,000, which is higher than typical regional figures and points to premium developments.
Compared to the Rest of Qld, the suburb of Hermit Park exhibits a low rate of construction activity, sitting 62.0% below the regional average per capita. Although building activity has risen recently, this low volume of new completions generally supports demand and prices for existing housing. The development rate also sits below the national benchmark, reflecting the established character of the locality and pointing to possible planning constraints. Furthermore, recent approvals consist entirely of detached dwellings, preserving the traditional low-density suburban profile favored by families seeking extra space. Developers are focusing on traditional houses at a higher rate than the existing housing stock (which was 55.0% at the Census), demonstrating ongoing demand for detached family homes despite density pressures. With approximately 515 residents per approval, the suburb of Hermit Park represents a mature residential market. Demographic projections indicate that the suburb of Hermit Park will add 362 residents by 2041, according to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If the current pace of construction persists, the supply of new dwellings may fall short of population growth, which could increase buyer competition and support robust price appreciation.
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 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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Local planning decisions, infrastructure investment, and major construction projects represent key drivers of real estate performance. AreaSearch has identified 5 projects expected to influence the locality. Notable developments include the Weststate Private Hospital, Eden Park Estate, the Townsville Connection Road (Stuart Drive) project, the Bowen Road Bridge (Idalia) Duplication, and the Corcoran Park Netball Courts Upgrade, with the most significant projects detailed below.
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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.
1,762 residents of Hermit Park are employed, from a labour force of 1,905. 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 3,242, 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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The suburb of Hermit Park features a qualified labour force with strong representation in essential service industries, alongside an unemployment rate of 7.5% derived from AreaSearch statistical data. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,762. The local unemployment rate sits 3.6% above the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, highlighting capacity for labor market improvement, while workforce participation is closely aligned with the Regional Qld average of 64.3%. Census data showed that a minor 5.9% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may be influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local citizens are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and retail trade. The suburb of Hermit Park shows a strong concentration in public administration & safety, employing residents at 1.7 times the regional rate. In contrast, the agriculture, forestry & fishing sector has a minimal footprint at 0.6% compared to the regional benchmark of 4.5%. This heavily residential locality offers a limited number of local jobs, as demonstrated by the imbalance between the Census working population and the resident labour force. Analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical areas indicates that over the 12 months to March 2026 the labour force fell by 2.9% while employment dropped by 3.2% which pushed the unemployment rate up by 0.3 percentage points. By comparison, employment and the labour force in Regional Qld both grew, recording increases of 0.1% and 0.3% respectively along with a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide additional context for potential future demand within Hermit Park. These projections, which span five and ten-year periods, have been overlaid with local employment data to estimate growth patterns. National employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though expansion varies considerably across industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Hermit Park's employment mix, local employment is projected to rise by 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, noting that this simple weighting extrapolation is for illustrative purposes only and does not incorporate localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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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Taxpayer statistics compiled by AreaSearch from the latest ATO data for financial year 2023 show that the suburb of Hermit Park has income levels slightly below the national median. Taxpayers in the suburb of Hermit Park recorded a median income of $55,902 and an average income of $65,561, compared to Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 and $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of approximately $62,252 (median) and $73,009 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed individual incomes at the 61st percentile ($862 weekly), whereas household incomes ranked at the 27th percentile.
The largest cohort of residents, comprising 28.4% of the population (1,028 individuals), falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, similar to the broader region where 31.7% of households are in this category. Affordability pressures are high, with only 84.0% of income remaining 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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At the most recent Census, the dwelling profile in the suburb of Hermit Park consisted of 54.9% houses and 45.1% alternative formats (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other housing types), compared to Regional Qld where houses comprised 76.4% and other formats made up 23.6%. Home ownership in the suburb of Hermit Park stood at 21.2%, trailing Regional Qld, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (29.8%) or renting (49.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,406 was lower than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $255, compared to the regional figure of $345.
Locally, mortgage commitments sit below the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the Australian average 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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Families make up 57.9% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 20.1%, couples without children at 23.4%, and single-parent homes at 13.3%. The remaining 42.1% of dwellings contain non-family households, with lone person households representing 37.6% and group households at 4.3%. The median household size is 2.1 residents, which is smaller than the Regional Qld average 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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The local academic profile is strong compared to the wider region, with university attainment rates (26.7% of citizens aged 15+) higher than both the SA4 average of 20.1% and the Rest of Qld average of 20.6%, pointing to a highly educated community. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 17.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.5%. Technical training is also common, with 37.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (26.8%). Learning enrollment rates are high in the locality, with 31.6% of residents actively participating in formal study.
This comprises 9.4% of the population in primary schools, 8.4% in secondary education, and 6.8% undertaking tertiary courses.
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 infrastructure includes 14 active bus stops situated within the suburb of Hermit Park. These locations are serviced by 5 distinct routes, which combine to offer 657 weekly passenger services. Accessibility is good, with homes generally situated within 220 meters of a transit point. Reflecting the residential character of the suburb, most workers commute to external areas, and private vehicles remain the primary mode of travel for 90% of commuters. Average vehicle ownership is 1.1 cars per household, below the regional benchmark. A small portion of residents, representing 5.9%, worked from home, according to 2021 Census figures which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.
Service frequency across the network averages 93 runs per day, which translates to approximately 46 weekly runs for each individual transit 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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Health indicators point to notable public health issues in the suburb of Hermit Park, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates across both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is slightly ahead of the average SA2 region at approximately 53% of the population (~1,926 individuals). Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common medical issues, affecting 10.9% and 7.3% of the community respectively, while 67.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Working-age individuals experience chronic illnesses at rates above the regional average. Residents aged 65 and older make up 14.7% of the population (532 individuals), which is lower than the Regional Qld benchmark of 20.4%. Health measures for senior citizens present some difficulties, with national rankings for this cohort showing greater challenges than the general population.
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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The suburb of Hermit Park has lower levels of cultural diversity relative to broader averages, with citizens making up 84.6% of the population, 83.1% born in Australia, and 89.8% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 46.6% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of residents compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Regarding parent birthplaces, the primary ancestries in the suburb of Hermit Park are English (27.2%), Australian (24.3%), and Irish (9.1%). Distinct variations in other groups are present: French ancestry is overrepresented at 0.9% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Australian Aboriginal ancestry accounts for 5.1% (compared to 3.9%), and German ancestry stands at 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. 33.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in the suburb of Hermit Park is 35 years, which is younger than the Regional Qld average of 41 and slightly below the national median of 38 years. Compared to Regional Qld, there is a high concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 (19.8% locally), whereas the 75 - 84 age bracket is underrepresented at 4.4%. This 25 - 34 demographic cohort is higher than the national average of 14.6%. Post-2021 Census data reveals the suburb has grown younger, with the median age falling 1.1 years from 36 to 35.
This shift was marked by the 25 to 34 demographic increasing from 16.9% to 19.8% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.5% to 10.7% and the 55 to 64 bracket declined from 11.7% to 10.6%. By 2041, the age structure is projected to alter significantly, with the 25 to 34 group expanding by 25% (181 individuals) to reach 899 from 717, while the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 cohorts are expected to contract.
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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 9 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 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 May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL31323). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.