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Hillcrest (Qld) has an estimated 7,451 residents, up from 6,268 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,183 people, or 18.9%. Growth has averaged 3.3% a year over five years, faster than 90% of areas nationally. 256 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 50.0% of that increase. That puts 2,279 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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Determined from the ABS demographic releases for the surrounding region and subsequent home address checks by AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Hillcrest (Qld) has an estimated resident count of 7,451 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,183 people (18.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a residency of 6,268 people. This shift is derived from a June 2025 ABS ERP baseline of 7,404 calculated by AreaSearch, adjusted for an additional 256 validated new addresses verified after the Census. This headcount translates to 2,278 persons per square kilometer, a density placing it above the typical footprint across Australian regions monitored by AreaSearch.
The local growth rate of 18.9% since the 2021 census outpaced both the national benchmark of 9.3% and the broader state registry, establishing the locality as a regional leader in population growth. Domestic arrivals from other states served as the primary growth engine, accounting for roughly 50.0% of the population gains, with overseas arrivals and natural increases also acting as positive contributors. Projections generated by the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 as their starting point) are used by AreaSearch for SA2 divisions. For regions lacking coverage or periods extending past 2032, Queensland State Government projections published in 2023 with a 2021 base are substituted. Because Queensland state models do not publish age cohort breakdowns, AreaSearch scales these allocations using weightings from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which are based on 2022 data. Over the forecast window, the suburb of Hillcrest (Qld) is anticipated to experience population gains that outpace the median of areas tracked by AreaSearch, with collective SA2 forecasts indicating a rise of 1,202 persons to 2041, representing a total increase of 15.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
408 new dwellings have been approved in Hillcrest (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 81 a year. That places the area in the 87th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 11 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 62 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 65% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 30, 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 localized ABS building permission counts compiled by AreaSearch, Hillcrest registers approximately 81 residential building approvals on an annual basis, with 408 residential structures approved during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 28 approvals in the current FY-26 period. Over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, the local intake averaged 2.7 people per newly built dwelling, indicating robust housing demand that supports local asset values, with construction costs averaging $320,000 per home. Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $1.7 million during the current financial year, highlighting the area's primary focus on residential development.
Per capita building approvals in Hillcrest track at about 75% of the rate seen in Greater Brisbane, positioning the locality in the 79th percentile of markets evaluated across the nation. This ranking sits substantially higher than the typical Australian baseline, showing strong developer interest. Current approvals consist of 65.0% standalone houses and 35.0% medium and high-density options, showcasing an evolving blend of semi-detached and multi-unit projects designed to offer diverse price points from roomy family options to compact layouts. This represents a distinct departure from the existing housing stock, which is 82.0% houses, reflecting a scarcity of vacant land and adapting to modern lifestyle choices and buyer budgets. The ratio of approximately 148 people per building permit highlights a transitioning development landscape. Demographic projections indicate that Hillcrest will add 1,155 residents by 2041, according to the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. At the current pace of construction, the supply of new housing is positioned to satisfy local demand, maintaining stable conditions for property buyers and potentially driving expansion beyond the baseline forecast.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Hillcrest (Qld), worth an estimated $25 million. A further 42 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $83 billion. 13 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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 infrastructure projects, planning choices, and large-scale developments are primary drivers of neighborhood performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 8 projects expected to influence the local area. Prominent developments include Ember by Azure (formerly Augusta Parkway Estate Expansion), The Avenues at Browns Plains, Logan Metro Sports Park, and Browns Plains Central, with the major projects detailed in the following list.
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Loganlea Station and Park 'n' Ride Relocation
Joint Australian and Queensland Government project to relocate Loganlea station about 500m south opposite Logan Hospital and upgrade the park 'n' ride. The new station will improve access to Logan Hospital, Loganlea TAFE and Loganlea State High School, with ramps, stairs, lifts, a pedestrian overpass, raised platforms, lighting, CCTV, real-time passenger information, bus stops, kiss 'n' ride, bicycle parking and provision for future Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail expansion. Major construction is underway and completion is targeted for 2027, subject to conditions.
Ember by Azure
A residential development by Azure comprising 74 three and four-bedroom terrace homes. The gated community features communal amenities known as AClub, including a 20-metre wet-edge pool, a kids splash pool, sun lounges, and shaded cabanas. The development is located in Augustine Heights, part of the Greater Springfield growth corridor, and is being built by Azure Build.
Logan Metro Sports Park
Redeveloped and expanded sports facility in Browns Plains featuring four new rectangular sports fields, two clubhouses, training base for Brisbane Roar A-League team, and home ground for Football Brisbane. Includes full-size football pitch, change rooms, medical facilities, and spectator areas.
Grand Plaza Shopping Centre Amenities Refurbishment
Internal upgrade program at Grand Plaza, the regional shopping centre at Browns Plains in Logan. The current scope, lodged with Logan City Council in May 2025 (reference PDCOM/1509/2025), covers a commercial amenities refurbishment refreshing customer washrooms and supporting facilities. The works form part of an ongoing centre renewal program led by co-owners Vicinity Centres and EG Funds Management, building on the recently completed food court refurbishment which introduced new ceramic and timber finishes, additional seating and a kids play zone.A steady stream of specialty store fitouts is also progressing through 2025 and 2026 (including Pandora, Essential Beauty and Sunshine Kitchen), reflecting active tenancy reconfiguration across the centre. Grand Plaza spans around 53,000 square metres of gross lettable area and is anchored by Big W, Kmart, Target, Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and Event Cinemas. The centre has previously trialled rooftop drone deliveries with Wing.
The Avenues at Browns Plains
Boutique collection of 128 luxury townhomes and apartments with rooftop terraces, located directly opposite Grand Plaza Shopping Centre in Browns Plains. Developed by Turrisi Properties, the project targets owner-occupiers and investors seeking premium finishes and an inner-suburban lifestyle close to retail, transport and schools.
Browns Plains Central
Browns Plains Central is a major mixed-use urban renewal project located opposite Grand Plaza. The masterplanned community is designed to deliver approximately 1200 apartments and townhouses integrated with retail and commercial spaces. The development aligns with the Browns Plains Local Plan to transform the site into a high-density urban hub, fostering local employment and residential growth within the Logan City Council region.
Paradise in Parkinson
Paradise in Parkinson is a masterplanned residential land estate comprising 118 residential lots delivered across multiple stages. Civil works and staged land releases have progressed, with the estate being marketed for house and land packages within the Stretton College catchment. The development includes landscaped open space, green corridors and new local road infrastructure.
Regents Park Principal Activity Centre Plan
Long-term aspirational plan identified since the 2000s to develop Regents Park into a Principal Activity Centre, creating a hub for businesses, services, and residential areas to boost the local economy and quality of life. The suburb is primarily residential with a population of approximately 11,100 people (2021 census). Development is guided by the Logan Planning Scheme. The draft Logan Plan (the replacement planning scheme) was endorsed by Council in March 2025 and resubmitted to the Queensland Government for the State Interest Review.Public consultation ran from September to October 2025 across more than 50 community engagement events. Submissions are now closed and Council is reviewing feedback, with further updates expected in 2026 before the scheme can be formally adopted.
3,891 residents of Hillcrest (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 4,080. Unemployment sits at 4.6%, with participation at 70.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% 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 6,662, 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 local labor pool is evenly split between white-collar and industrial occupations, with a notable presence of manufacturing operations, and registers an unemployment rate of 4.6% according to AreaSearch regional aggregates. As of March 2026, working residents numbered 3,891, with the local jobless rate tracking 0.3% higher than the Greater Brisbane level of 4.3%, while workforce participation matched the metro average of 70.4%. Census records show a modest 8.7% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by public health restrictions. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.
The suburb exhibits a clear specialization in manufacturing jobs, with its share of employment reaching 1.7 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for just 2.6% of local workers compared to 8.9% across Greater Brisbane. The heavily residential character of the neighborhood means local employment options are relatively scarce, as shown by comparing the count of active local workers against the resident labor force. AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics indicate that in the year leading to March 2026, the local workforce shrank by 1.7% while total employment fell by 2.5%, causing the jobless rate to rise by 0.8 percentage points. This contrasted with Greater Brisbane, where employment rose by 3.2%, the labor force grew by 3.4%, and unemployment ticked up by 0.1 percentage points. Long-term outlooks can be gained from the May-25 Jobs and Skills Australia national employment projections. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to map out potential growth. Globally, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector outlooks vary. Projecting these industry trends onto the local occupational profile suggests a rise in local jobs of 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, representing a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes that excludes local population adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hillcrest (Qld) is $1,573 a week (about $82,000 a year), with median personal income at $769 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,621 a year against an average of $55,007. 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 AreaSearch calculations of individual tax return data from the ATO for financial year 2023, taxpayers in Hillcrest recorded a median income of $49,621 and an average income of $55,007. These benchmarks sit below the national standard and compare to Greater Brisbane equivalents of $58,236 and $72,799. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index lift of 11.36% since financial year 2023, the estimated earnings as of March 2026 would be approximately $55,258 for the median and $61,256 for the average. Census data places household, family, and individual incomes in the lower middle range, ranking between the 39th and 42nd percentiles nationally.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket is the most common, accounting for 40.8% of households (3,040 people), compared to 33.3% across the wider region. Housing cost pressures are pronounced, with households retaining just 81.7% of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the 38th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hillcrest (Qld) had 2,156 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 82% detached houses and 2% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 40% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,532 a month. Rent absorbs 22.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing stock in Hillcrest at the time of the last Census consisted of 82.0% separate houses and 18.0% alternative formats such as townhouses, units, or other dwellings, compared to the Brisbane metro split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. The home ownership rate was behind the metropolitan benchmark at 18.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (42.1%) or renters (39.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,532 was lower than the Brisbane metro median, while weekly rent sat at $350, compared to metro figures of $1,863 and $380 respectively.
At the national level, Hillcrest mortgage holders pay less than the Australian average of $1,863, and tenants pay less than the national average rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hillcrest (Qld) counted 2,156 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,563 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 22% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 74.1%, consisting of couples with children at 34.6%, childless couples at 21.5%, and single parents at 16.2%. The remaining 25.9% are non-family households, which include lone persons at 21.8% and group living arrangements at 4.3%. The typical household size of 2.7 people is slightly larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.0% of adults in Hillcrest (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 10.8% with a bachelor degree and 2.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 81% of areas nationally. A further 30.6% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The region shows lower levels of higher education, with university graduation rates of 15.0% tracking well below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This highlights a clear gap and an opportunity for local educational support. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 10.8%, with postgraduate degrees at 2.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational skills are highly represented, with 41.7% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 30.6%. Enrolment rates are high, with 30.0% of the population engaged in formal study.
This student population includes 12.0% attending primary schools, 7.5% in high schools, and 3.6% enrolled in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Hillcrest (Qld) reaches 23 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 1,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 services in Hillcrest feature 23 active transit stops, consisting of bus services. These locations are served by 7 separate routes, which combine to support 1,027 weekly passenger journeys. Transport access is favorable, with residents living an average of 209 meters from their nearest stop. Given the suburban setup, most workers travel out of the area for employment, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 91%. Households hold an average of 1.5 cars. A modest 8.7% of the workforce worked from home, based on 2021 Census figures which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Service frequency across the network averages 146 runs per day, which translates to roughly 44 weekly departures for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.5% of residents in Hillcrest (Qld) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 85% of areas nationally. 6.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 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 point to notable challenges for Hillcrest based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic disease rates, which reveal elevated rates of common conditions that become more pronounced in older age groups. Additionally, private health insurance coverage is low, held by roughly 49% of the population (~3,650 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most frequently reported medical issues, affecting 9.7 and 8.9% of the population, while 68.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
Working-age adults display above-average rates of chronic illnesses. Residents aged 65 and over make up 11.4% of the population (849 people), which is lower than the 15.1% share in Greater Brisbane. Seniors face some health difficulties, though their health outcomes rank more favorably relative to the country as a whole than the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
33.1% of Hillcrest (Qld) residents were born overseas and 23.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.6%) and Australian (22.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Hillcrest displays higher levels of cultural diversity than most compared markets, with 23.2% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 33.1% of the population born outside of Australia. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 43.6% of residents. The most distinct statistical anomaly is in the Other category, which accounts for 2.9% of the population compared to 1.3% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' country of birth, the largest groups are English at 23.6%, Australian at 22.9%, and Other at 12.5%. There are also distinct concentrations of specific ancestries compared to the wider region, with Maori representation at 2.8% (versus 1.1% regionally), New Zealand ancestry at 1.5% (versus 1.0%), and Samoan ancestry at 1.7% (versus 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hillcrest (Qld) is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 29.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 33 years makes Hillcrest younger than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the national median of 38. Compared to the wider metro area, Hillcrest has a higher proportion of children aged 5 - 14 (14.4%) but a smaller share of seniors aged 65 - 74 (6.1%). Post-2021 Census data shows the 75 to 84 age bracket expanded from 3.0% to 4.2% of the population, while the cohort aged 25 to 34 shrank from 16.4% to 15.5%. Projections suggest significant shifts in the age structure by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 34%, adding 269 residents to reach 1,067, while the number of children in the 0 to 4 age group is projected to see no change.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hillcrest (Qld)
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 1 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 2025. | ||
| 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 — 256 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,268 at the 2021 Census → 7,451 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 (SAL31338). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.