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Highfields (Qld) has an estimated 10,478 residents, up from 8,568 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,910 people, or 22.3%. Growth has averaged 3.6% a year over five years, faster than 91% of areas nationally. 540 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 81.0% of that increase. That puts 393 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 regional ABS updates and newly validated post-Census addresses, the suburb of Highfields (Qld) records an estimated population of approximately 10,478 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 1,910 people (22.3%) compared to the 8,568 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such growth is drawn from an estimated resident count of 10,229 following the ABS ERP release in June 2025, alongside 540 newly confirmed addresses post-Census. With a density of 392 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample space per resident and substantial scope for incoming expansion.
Outperforming both the broader SA4 territory and its SA3 counterpart (9.3%), the suburb of Highfields (Qld) established itself as a prime regional growth hub with its 22.3% surge since the 2021 Census. Inflow from interstate migrants served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 81.0% of recent population additions, complemented by positive contributions from natural increase and overseas arrivals. SA2-level projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia (published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline) are utilised by AreaSearch, transitioning to Queensland State Government SA2 series (published in 2023 based on 2021 numbers) for post-2032 timeframes or unlisted localities. Because state releases lack age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch incorporates age-cohort growth weightings derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region data (published in 2023 from 2022 figures). Long-term demographic modelling places the suburb of Highfields (Qld) in the upper quartile of national non-metropolitan growth, with combined SA2 figures anticipating a gain of 3,416 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 30.2% over the 16 years.
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784 new dwellings have been approved in Highfields (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 156 a year. That places the area in the 85th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 15 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 165 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 98% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 212, 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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Examining ABS residential approval statistics aggregated across statistical zones, AreaSearch identifies an annual average of roughly 156 residential building approvals in Highfields, accumulating to approximately 784 dwellings across the preceding 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, local authorities have approved 212 homes. A ratio of 1.2 incoming inhabitants per newly built residence each year across the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) points to well-balanced supply-demand conditions that underpin market stability, with new homes exhibiting an average construction cost of $478,000 in step with regional norms. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $64.5 million during the ongoing financial year, underscoring significant non-residential development activity.
Per capita residential building approvals in Highfields exceed the Rest of Qld benchmark by 204.0%, providing prospective purchasers with an extensive selection of new builds. This volume substantially surpasses nationwide figures, highlighting keen interest from residential builders. Free-standing houses constitute 98.0% of all approved activity while townhouses or apartments make up 2.0%, maintaining the suburb's open residential character and appealing to purchasers seeking generous block sizes. Generating one dwelling approval for roughly every 55 people, the locality displays typical attributes of an expanding community. Projections from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicate that Highfields will welcome 3,167 additional inhabitants up to 2041. Sustained building activity at existing paces should comfortably absorb incoming residential requirements, creating advantageous conditions for buyers while potentially facilitating demographic growth ahead of baseline expectations.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 16 current infrastructure and development projects inside Highfields (Qld), worth an estimated $1.13 billion. A further 34 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.61 billion. 21 are already under construction and 15 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, health & medical and communities. 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 urban development, strategic planning initiatives, and civil infrastructure delivery exert an extensive bearing on community growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 18 distinct initiatives positioned to influence the district, highlighted by The Avenues of Highfields, Central Highfields Masterplan, Highfields/Kratzke/O'Brien Roads Intersections Upgrade, and GemLife Highfields Heights, with notable details provided below.
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Botanic Highfields Retirement Village
A premium land lease retirement community featuring 231 single-storey manufactured homes. The development includes a comprehensive community hub with a cinema, gymnasium, wellness facilities, and 30 hectares of dedicated natural flora and fauna habitat. Stage 1 civil works including earthworks, kerbing, and landscaping reached 100% completion in early 2026.
Central Highfields Activation Project (Infrastructure)
Critical trunk infrastructure works in Central Highfields, including four new roundabouts on Highfields Road (at Kratzke/O'Brien Roads, Lauder Drive and Rogers Drive), realignment of Kratzke and O'Brien Roads, new footpaths and shared paths, stormwater upgrades, and underground relocation of water, sewer, power and telecommunications services. The works unlock at least 343 new dwellings and enable the future Central Highfields Town Centre. Backed by $20.1 million from the Queensland Government's Residential Activation Fund, construction began in early 2026 and staged works are underway through the Highfields Road corridor, with completion expected in early 2028.
Central Highfields Masterplan
A 45-hectare masterplanned town centre development featuring commercial, retail, mixed-use, and community areas. Includes a public transport hub, civic spaces, pedestrian links, and an expansion area for the Queensland Fire Department. Designed to cater to long-term regional population growth up to 2051.
GemLife Highfields Heights
Contemporary farmhouse-inspired over-50s land lease lifestyle resort on 23 hectares with panoramic views of the Bunya and Gowrie mountains, bushland conservation area and creek frontage. The community will comprise 366 homes across multiple stages, a $12.5 million barnhouse-inspired Country Club, and a separate Summer House recreation precinct. Stage One is largely sold with residents in occupation, and Stage Two construction is underway. Located about 12 minutes from Toowoomba city.
Walermare
Premium acreage residential estate in Highfields, Toowoomba, offering 93 large lots ranging from 0.5 to 2.5 acres with panoramic mountain views, spacious layouts, and proximity to amenities including schools, shopping, and recreational parks.
Highfields/Kratzke/O'Brien Roads Intersections Upgrade
Comprehensive upgrade of key transport corridors in Highfields including the delivery of multi-lane roundabouts at the Highfields, Kratzke, and O'Brien Roads intersection, as well as connections at Lauder Drive and Rogers Drive. The project involves realigning O'Brien Road, upgrading stormwater drainage, and constructing dedicated shared active transport pathways to support regional population growth.
The Avenues of Highfields
Toowoomba's premier residential development delivering over 500 lots across 13 stages. Features tree-lined streets, urban parklands, and strict builders guild standards. Winner of UDIA Queensland Best Regional Subdivision 2022.
Botanic Highfields
Masterplanned greenfield community in Highfields, Toowoomba. The 90ha estate by CW Group is selling and under active civil works, with 38-42% of the site set aside for native reserve, open space and parklands. Planned yield is 590+ large lots (typically 500-800sqm), with community park, wetlands, and nature links.
5,181 residents of Highfields (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 5,250. Unemployment sits at 1.3%, with participation at 61.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, 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 8,057, about 77% 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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Drawing from aggregated statistical district metrics, AreaSearch highlights a proficient local workforce in Highfields with prominent representation in essential service industries and a low jobless rate of 1.3%. Employed persons numbered 5,181 as of March 2026, alongside an unemployment rate tracking 2.6% beneath the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld, while labor participation registered at 61.6% (compared to 64.2% across Regional Qld). Census findings showed 11.1% of working residents operating from home, an outcome that warrants consideration of prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Local workers are predominantly engaged across health care & social assistance, education & training, alongside public administration & safety.
Education & training represents an especially heavy cluster, engaging workers at 1.5 times the wider regional proportion. In contrast, the accommodation & food sector accounts for a smaller 5.7% share compared to the 8.3% regional benchmark. Comparing Census counts of resident workers against locally based positions indicates that this predominantly residential district supplies relatively few employment roles within its own borders. AreaSearch's synthesis of ABS and SALM statistical area information shows that over a 12-month span, the local workforce contracted by 6.0% and total employment fell by 6.4%, lifting the jobless rate by 0.5 percentage points. Over the equivalent timeframe, Regional Qld experienced an employment uptick of 0.1%, a 0.3% rise in its workforce, and a 0.1 percentage point lift in unemployment. Future local employment demand can be contextualised using Jobs and Skills Australia national projections from Mar-26 across five and ten-year intervals, aligned with local occupational sectors. Against nationwide workforce growth projections of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years (which vary widely among specific industries), applying these industry benchmarks across the local employment structure points to potential local job expansions of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (note that this constitutes an illustrative weighted calculation without incorporating localised demographic forecasts).
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Median household income in Highfields (Qld) is $1,994 a week (about $104,000 a year), with median personal income at $798 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,645 a year against an average of $60,075. 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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Based on financial year 2023 ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch, taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Highfields fall below national figures. Highfields reports a median taxpayer income of $49,645 and an average income of $60,075, whereas Regional Qld records $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% following financial year 2023, modelled values reach approximately $55,285 for median earnings and $66,900 for average earnings as of March 2026. Across the Census, local household earnings positioned at the 65th percentile ($1,994 weekly), while individual income sat at the 49th percentile.
Income distribution shows 33.1% of the community (3,468 individuals) within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, aligning closely with the 31.7% observed across the surrounding region. After meeting residential costs, households preserve 88.7% of their earnings, demonstrating solid spending capability and placing the community in the 7th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Highfields (Qld) had 2,990 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 47% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,842 a month. Rent absorbs 20.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.3%. 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 findings indicate that the residential landscape in Highfields consists of 96.3% separate houses and 3.7% alternate housing types (including semi-detached units, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with 76.4% houses and 23.6% alternate structures throughout Regional Qld. Outright property ownership stands at 46.8%, well above regional benchmarks, while the balance of homes carry a mortgage (39.0%) or are occupied by tenants (14.3%). Typical monthly mortgage obligations of $1,842 and weekly rental payments of $410 both surpass Regional Qld levels ($1,655 and $345 respectively). Relative to countrywide standards, local mortgage outlays sit beneath the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs exceed the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Highfields (Qld) counted 2,990 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,657 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 40% couples without children. 14% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 84.8% of all households, consisting of 39.5% couples without children, 37.9% couples with children, and 6.9% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 15.2%, made up of single-person dwellings at 14.3% and shared group homes at 1.0%. The typical home accommodates 2.8 people, higher than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.0% of adults in Highfields (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 18.0% with a bachelor degree and 4.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.0% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 3,302 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,039 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment across the district is elevated relative to broader regional metrics, with 26.0% of individuals aged 15+ possessing university credentials compared to 20.6% across the Rest of Qld. Bachelor qualifications form the largest cohort at 18.0%, alongside postgraduate degrees at 4.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.6%. Vocational qualifications also show strong representation, with 37.5% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising certificates (25.0%) and advanced diplomas (12.5%). A significant proportion of the local population participates in study, with 29.2% of residents enrolled in formal education programs. Within this student cohort, 11.1% attend secondary schools, 10.4% are in primary education, and 3.4% are engaged in higher educational studies.
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Public transport in Highfields (Qld) reaches 54 stops on 1 route, timetabled for about 100 services a week. The typical home sits about 430 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.9 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit networks in Highfields encompass 54 functioning bus stops. These transit points are connected by 1 individual routes that together operate 100 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is ranked as moderate, with an average distance of 432 meters separating residents from their closest stop. Given the suburb's residential setup, most workers travel outward, with private vehicles serving as the primary commute choice for 96% of residents. Vehicle availability stands at 1.9 per household, exceeding regional levels, while 11.1% of workers reported working from home during the 2021 Census under potential COVID-19 influences.
Scheduled public transport across all corridors provides an average of 14 trips per day, translating to roughly 1 weekly trips per individual stop.
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65.7% of residents in Highfields (Qld) report no long-term health condition. 4.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illness rates and mortality metrics show favorable overall health levels across Highfields. Typical ailments appear infrequently among the broader community and sit near nationwide standards among vulnerable older groups, while private health insurance extends to roughly 51% of all inhabitants (~5,344 people). Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent long-term conditions in the locality, affecting 7.9% and 9.9% of residents respectively, while 65.7% of the population reported no chronic conditions whatsoever, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. General health across working-age inhabitants aligns with broader benchmarks.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 26.3% of the community (2,755 people), exceeding the 20.3% proportion in Regional Qld, with health measures among older residents tracking above regional averages though slightly lower on a national scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Highfields (Qld) is largely Australian-born, at 88.0% of residents, with 3.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.1%) and Australian (26.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Highfields exhibits relatively low cultural diversity metrics, with 88.0% of the community born in Australia, 94.2% holding citizenship, and 96.5% communicating exclusively in English at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 68.4% of residents, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Examining parental birthplaces across Highfields shows English ancestry as the leading lineage at 31.1%, followed by Australian at 26.7% and Irish at 10.4%. Several other backgrounds show distinctive local concentrations relative to regional benchmarks, including German at 8.6% (compared to 4.7% regionally), Scottish at 10.0% (against 7.8%), and Welsh at 0.6% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Highfields (Qld) is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 19.7% 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 age distribution in Highfields leans older than that of Regional Qld. As at August 2026, retirees and senior residents (65+) constitute 26.3% of the populace, compared to 20.4% across Regional Qld, while adults aged 25 - 44 represent 19.7% against a regional benchmark of 25.5%. The estimated median age of 45 matches the 2021 Census outcome and sits 4 years above the 41 recorded for Regional Qld during that Census, where the national median stood at 38. Since that Census, the senior cohort (65+) has risen from 22.9% to an estimated 26.3%.
Over the period to 2041, seniors are projected to generate the largest population gain, expanding by 1,560 (57%) to reach 4,316.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Highfields (Qld)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 16 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 540 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,568 at the 2021 Census → 10,478 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 (SAL31330). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.