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Herston has an estimated 2,909 residents, up from 2,311 at the 2021 Census — a change of 598 people, or 25.9%. Growth has averaged 3.2% a year over five years, faster than 94% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 94.0% of that increase. That puts 1,721 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to investigations of ABS demographics for the broader region and new locations confirmed by AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Herston has a resident count of approximately 2,909 as of May 2026. This indicates a rise of 598 residents (25.9%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a total of 2,311 residents. This shift is derived from a local resident base of 2,900, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 release of ERP figures along with 34 validated new addresses established post-Census. Such a population size represents a density of 1,721 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical figures recorded across national sites analyzed by AreaSearch.
The expansion of 25.9% since the 2021 census surpassed the countrywide mark (9.3%) and the state benchmark, placing it as a regional growth leader. Population increases were mostly fueled by overseas arrivals, who accounted for about 94.0% of the overall gains in the recent timeframe. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this data and for periods after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 utilizing 2021 figures are implemented. Because Queensland projections do not detail age cohorts, AreaSearch distributes growth weightings using the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections with a 2022 baseline for age cohorts. When evaluating future trends, the suburb of Herston is expected to experience expansion that exceeds the national median, with a projected gain of 651 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2 figures, representing a 22.1% total rise over 16 years.
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46 new dwellings have been approved in Herston over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That places the area in the 58th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 12, 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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AreaSearch investigations of ABS building approvals assigned from local statistical data indicate that the suburb of Herston averages about 9 residential property approvals annually, totaling roughly 46 dwellings during the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 11 approvals have been documented. With a yearly average of 9.3 people moving to the area for every completed home during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, demand remains well ahead of supply, creating upward pressure on valuations and raising rivalry among prospective buyers, while new residences are built with a mean value of $655,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the upscale market segment with premium projects.
Furthermore, commercial development approvals have reached $147.3 million this financial year, reflecting intense local business investment. In comparison to Greater Brisbane, the suburb of Herston experiences about half the volume of residential building starts per capita while placing in the 47th percentile of locations analyzed across the country, which restricts options for purchasers and supports demand for established homes. This building level is also lower than the national benchmark, indicating a mature market and potential development limitations. Recent residential construction comprises 22.0% single houses and 78.0% townhouses or multi-unit complexes. This concentration on denser housing options offers more accessible purchase points and appeals to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a distinct departure from the current housing stock, which is 43.0% houses, showing that developable parcels are scarce and reflecting changing lifestyle preferences and the demand for more varied, economical housing. With roughly 357 residents for every approved dwelling, the suburb of Herston demonstrates a mature real estate market. Long-term forecasts suggest the suburb of Herston will gain 642 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations by AreaSearch. If construction rates persist at current levels, housing additions might not keep pace with population growth, which could increase buyer rivalry and support upward price movements.
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 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Herston, worth an estimated $4.46 billion. A further 131 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $226.6 billion. 41 are already under construction and 60 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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Changes in local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning policies are key factors in regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 39 projects that are expected to impact the suburb of Herston. Major undertakings include the Herston Quarter Redevelopment, the Brisbane 2032 Games Venue Infrastructure Program, the New Brisbane Stadium (Victoria Park Olympic Stadium), and the Brisbane Stadium (Victoria Park), with the following list highlighting those of greatest significance.
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Herston Quarter Redevelopment
A $1.1 billion health-focused mixed-use precinct transforming the former Royal Childrens Hospital site. The project integrates the STARS public hospital, a heritage-listed core featuring restored student housing (Lady Lamington Towers), and the Spanish Steps public realm. Ongoing construction includes the Herston Private Hospital and Specialist Suites, alongside planned aged care, retirement living, and up to 695 residential dwellings to create a world-class health and innovation hub.
Queensland Cancer Centre
The Queensland Cancer Centre (QCC) is a 150-bed comprehensive facility located within the Herston Health Precinct. Under the 2025 Hospital Rescue Plan, the project was rescoped following an independent review that identified significant budget and planning gaps in the previous Capacity Expansion Program. The revised project will serve as a statewide hub for advanced cancer treatments, including Queensland's first proton beam therapy, cellular therapy, and nuclear theranostics. While construction was initially slated for 2025, the project is currently undergoing refreshed planning and staged execution to ensure clinical needs and financial viability are met.
National Aquatic Centre
The National Aquatic Centre (NAC) is a world-class aquatic precinct being developed adjacent to the existing heritage-listed Centenary Pool at Victoria Park in Spring Hill. As a national hub for Australia's four peak aquatic sports - swimming, diving, water polo and artistic swimming - the venue will feature a main and secondary indoor arena with large competition pools (50m and 65m), an indoor dive tower, and a 27m outdoor high-diving tower. With a Games-mode capacity of more than 25,000 spectators using temporary seating for Brisbane 2032, the centre will transition to a permanent legacy capacity of approximately 8,000 to operate as a national elite training base, host major future events, and serve as a community fitness hub.Site investigations and drilling commenced in 2025, with the Invitation for Prequalification for the Delivery Contractor opening in early 2026. The venue will be co-located with Brisbane Stadium within the master-planned Victoria Park precinct, supported by Cross River Rail and Brisbane Metro connections. Stadiums Queensland will own and operate the completed facility.
Brisbane 2032 Games Venue Infrastructure Program
A $7.1 billion program overseen by the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) to deliver 17 new and upgraded venues for the Brisbane 2032 Games. Current 2026 milestones include active early works, site mobilizations, and design advancement by principal architects for the 63000-seat Brisbane Stadium and the National Aquatic Centre at Victoria Park. The program is transitioning into early procurement and construction phases, creating a statewide legacy of community and high-performance sporting facilities returned to permanent owners post-Games.
New Brisbane Stadium (Victoria Park Olympic Stadium)
A world-class 63,000-seat multi-purpose stadium (expandable to 70,000 for events) serving as the centerpiece for the Brisbane 2032 Games. Designed by COX Architecture, Hassell, and Azusa Sekkei, the facility features a Queenslander-inspired aesthetic nestled in a natural amphitheatre near Gilchrist Avenue. Early site preparations and civil works commenced following land tenure transfer to GIICA.
Brisbane Showgrounds Sports Precinct Upgrade
A significant redevelopment of the Brisbane Showgrounds (RNA) precinct to deliver 2032 Olympic legacy infrastructure. The project includes an upgrade of the 20,000-seat Main Arena, a new multi-purpose indoor sports centre with basketball and netball courts, gym facilities, and integrated community recreation areas. Early works commenced in late 2025 following the Ekka, transforming the site into the Brisbane Athletes Village before its final conversion to a residential and sporting hub.
Bowen Hills Community Hub
Integration of community services including meeting spaces, library facilities, and childcare within the Bowen Hills Priority Development Area. The project involves major fit-out works and infrastructure upgrades at the O'Connell Terrace site to support the district's rapid urban renewal and population growth.
STARS Building - Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service
A $405 million, 35,000sqm specialist public health facility featuring 182 beds, 7 operating theatres, 3 endoscopy procedure rooms, MRI, CT and X-Ray facilities. The 8-storey facility is Queensland's first new digital hospital designed to improve patient recovery outcomes through natural light, green spaces and modern healing environments. Connected to Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital via sky-bridge.
1,860 residents of Herston are employed, from a labour force of 1,944. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, with participation at 75.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 8,259, about 2.8 times the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 Herston possesses a highly qualified workforce with substantial employment in professional sectors, registering an unemployment rate of 4.4% and an estimated annual job growth of 1.6% based on AreaSearch compilations of local data. In March 2026, 1,860 locals were employed, while the joblessness rate matched the Greater Brisbane level of 4.3%, and labor participation stood significantly higher than typical benchmarks, reaching 75.7% compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane. According to Census records, a modest 21.4% of workers conducted their duties from home, though the influence of Covid-19 health restrictions should be kept in mind.
Primary employment sectors for residents consist of health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The suburb of Herston displays a strong concentration in health care & social assistance, with its employment share reaching 1.3 times the wider metropolitan level. Conversely, the construction industry is underrepresented, employing only 4.2% of local workers compared to 9.0% across Greater Brisbane. With 4.3 jobs for every resident at the time of the Census, the area acts as an employment hub, providing more jobs than it has working residents and drawing commuters from surrounding locations. Based on AreaSearch reviews of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from regional datasets, the 12-month timeframe saw a 1.6% rise in employment alongside a 2.8% increase in the labor force, which led to a 1.1 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Meanwhile, Greater Brisbane registered a 3.2% rise in employment and a 3.4% rise in the labor force, with a 0.1 percentage point increase in joblessness. Five and ten-year national employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on potential future demand within the suburb of Herston. These forecasts were aligned with the local industry profile to estimate potential growth patterns. Although overall national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expansion rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry forecasts onto the employment distribution of the suburb of Herston indicates local jobs could grow by 7.4% over five years and 15.2% over ten years, representing a simple weighting extrapolation for illustration that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Herston is $2,086 a week (about $108,000 a year), with median personal income at $895 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,226 a year against an average of $93,376. 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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The most recent postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows that personal earnings in the suburb of Herston are exceptionally high relative to the rest of the nation, with a median of $64,226 and an average of $93,376. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded a median income of $58,236 and an average of $72,799. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index expansion of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current figures are estimated at approximately $71,522 for the median and $103,984 for the average as of March 2026. Census statistics show household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Herston sit around the 68th percentile nationally.
Looking at income cohorts, the largest segment includes 33.1% of residents (962 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which aligns with wider regional trends where 33.3% fall into this bracket. A significant proportion of high-income earners, with 31.9% receiving more than $3,000/week, indicates robust financial capacity in the suburb of Herston. High housing costs take up 17.5% of income, yet strong earnings keep disposable income at the 68th percentile, and the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Herston had 814 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 43% detached houses and 38% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 59% rented and 17% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,300 a month, a total housing cost higher than 86% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in the suburb of Herston, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 43.3% separate houses and 56.7% alternative dwellings such as semi-detached homes, units, and other housing formats, compared to Brisbane metro's split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. The level of home ownership in the suburb of Herston was below the Brisbane metro average at 16.6%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (24.2%) or occupied by tenants (59.2%). The median monthly home loan payment in the suburb of Herston was significantly higher than the Brisbane metro average at $2,300, while the median weekly rent stood at $400, compared to Brisbane metro levels of $1,863 and $380.
Locally, mortgage obligations in the suburb of Herston are substantially above the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices exceed the national mark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Herston counted 814 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,025 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 84% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the majority of households at 55.5%, which includes 20.8% couples with children, 23.3% couples without children, and 9.4% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 44.5%, with single-person households at 25.8% and group households making up 19.0% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 residents is below the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
53.3% of adults in Herston hold a university qualification, including 33.2% with a bachelor degree and 15.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 12.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The level of education in the suburb of Herston is significantly higher than regional and national averages, with 53.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% in QLD and 30.4% across Australia. This educational edge positions the local workforce well for opportunities in knowledge industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 33.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees (15.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Vocational education accounts for 21.6% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.1%) and certificates (12.5%). Enrollment in education is remarkably high, with 39.9% of residents currently studying in an educational institution.
This figure includes 20.1% in higher education, 7.1% in primary school, and 6.3% attending high school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Herston reaches 26 stops on 30 routes, timetabled for about 5,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of public transit shows 26 active transit stops operating within the suburb of Herston, consisting of various bus options. These stops are served by 30 separate bus routes, which combined provide 5,058 weekly passenger journeys. Transit access is classified as outstanding, with residents typically living 115 meters from the nearest stop. As the area is mostly residential, the majority of working residents travel outward, with private vehicles remaining the main choice at 59%, followed by buses at 16% and walking at 13%. Car ownership stands at an average of 1.0 vehicle per household, which is below the wider metropolitan average.
About 21.4% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Average service frequency is 722 daily journeys across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 194 weekly services for each individual transit stop.
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71.8% of residents in Herston report no long-term health condition. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 64.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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 in the suburb of Herston align closely with national averages, according to AreaSearch comparisons of death rates and the occurrence of chronic conditions, showing standard health patterns across both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally high at roughly 64% of the population (1,867 people). This is higher than the Greater Brisbane level of 55.8% and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues reported in the suburb of Herston were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 13.0 and 6.8% of the population, respectively, while 71.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
Working-age locals show a higher than average rate of chronic health problems. Residents aged 65 and over make up 6.2% of the local population (180 people), which is lower than the 15.1% share in Greater Brisbane. Senior health outcomes are very positive, with national indicators for this group ranking higher than those for the overall population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
34.5% of Herston residents were born overseas and 24.8% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.0%) and Australian (18.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Herston exhibits greater cultural diversity than most local property markets, with 24.8% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 34.5% born in another country. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 36.3% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Buddhism, which is practiced by 3.0% of residents in the suburb of Herston, compared to 2.0% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding ancestral background based on parents' birthplace, the three largest groups in the suburb of Herston are English at 23.0% of the population, Australian at 18.6%, and Other at 13.6%.
There are also distinct differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: Polish is notably overrepresented at 1.2% of the suburb of Herston (compared to 0.5% in the region), French at 0.8% (compared to 0.5%), and Korean at 0.8% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Herston is 30, younger than 93% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 49.9% 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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Registering a median age of 30, the suburb of Herston is notably younger than Greater Brisbane's median of 36 and significantly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the suburb of Herston has a larger proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (27.0%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (7.6%). This concentration of 25 - 34 year-olds is well above the national share of 14.6%. Since 2021, the median age has decreased by 1.1 years, shifting from 31 to 30 and showing a younger trend. Major shifts include the 15 to 24 age bracket growing from 20.2% to 22.9% of the population, and the 25 to 34 group rising from 24.5% to 27.0%.
In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.5% to 11.0%, and the 5 to 14 group decreased from 8.8% to 7.6%. Population projections for 2041 indicate significant age shifts for the suburb of Herston. The 45 to 54 group shows the highest projected growth at 43%, increasing by 138 residents to total 458, while the 0 to 4 group is projected to grow by only 9% (9 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Herston
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| 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 | Jul 2026 last month all 12 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 Jul 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) | Aug 2026 this 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 — 34 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,311 at the 2021 Census → 2,909 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 (SAL31324). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.