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Holmview has an estimated 5,650 residents, up from 4,455 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,195 people, or 26.8%. Growth has averaged 6.2% a year over five years, faster than 94% of areas nationally. 221 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 54.0% of that increase. That puts 1,406 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 evaluations of ABS demographics data updates for the surrounding region and new addresses confirmed by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Holmview has a population estimated at 5,650 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,195 individuals (26.8%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 4,455 residents. The variance is calculated from a resident population of 5,601, computed by AreaSearch following analysis of the ABS June 2025 release of ERP figures and an extra 221 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This population level translates to a density ratio of 1,405 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical value recorded across nationwide places tracked by AreaSearch. The 26.8% increase in the suburb of Holmview since the 2021 census was higher than the national rate (9.3%) as well as the state, making it a regional growth leader. Population expansion in the locality was mostly driven by arrivals from other states, which accounted for roughly 54.0% of all population increases recently, though natural growth and overseas migration also registered positive gains. AreaSearch implements ABS and Geoscience Australia forecasts for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 territories lacking this coverage, and for years after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and grounded in 2021 numbers are used. These state-level forecasts do not segment by age bracket; consequently, AreaSearch allocates cohort growth percentages using the ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (published in 2023, based on 2022 statistics) for each age bracket. In light of these anticipated demographic developments, the suburb of Holmview is projected to experience population growth above the median of analysed locations, with an expected rise of 961 residents by 2041 under aggregated SA2 forecasts, representing a 16.1% overall expansion over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
439 new dwellings have been approved in Holmview over the past five years, an average of 87 a year. That places the area in the 94th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 15 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 76 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 75% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 20, 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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Analysis by AreaSearch of ABS building consent statistics aggregated from regional metrics indicates that the suburb of Holmview has logged approximately 87 home approvals annually, with an estimated 439 dwellings authorized over the last 5 financial periods (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 19 during the current FY-26. With a mean of 3.3 individuals shifting to the locality yearly for every residence constructed over the last 5 financial periods (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping new supply, which typically drives up values and intensifies competition among purchasers, whilst new residential structures carry an average construction price of $392,000—just above the regional norm—pointing to a focus on higher quality builds.
Furthermore, commercial consents of $6.7 million have been registered during this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the area. In comparison to Greater Brisbane, the suburb of Holmview experiences 90.0% higher development volume on a per-capita basis, giving purchasers wider options even though building pace has slowed down of late. This rate is far higher than the national standard, indicating high builder trust in the locality. Recent building completions consist of 75.0% separate houses and 25.0% semi-detached townhouses or units, maintaining the residential character of the neighborhood with an abundance of family-oriented properties for buyers wanting space. Averaging roughly 111 individuals for every building consent, the suburb of Holmview shows the characteristics of an expanding district. Moving forward, the suburb of Holmview is anticipated to add 912 residents by 2041 (computed from the most recent quarterly estimates by AreaSearch). Judging by ongoing building trends, the incoming residential supply is poised to satisfy demand, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially supporting population growth that surpasses current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Holmview
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Holmview, worth an estimated $420 million. A further 36 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.9 billion. 12 are already under construction and 19 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and retail. 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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Few elements can impact local performance as much as changes to regional infrastructure, major works, and development planning. A total of 5 developments have been identified by AreaSearch that will likely influence the local area. Principal works include Yarrabilba Town Centre, Bahrs Scrub Road & Wuraga Road Residential Estate, The Heights Bahrs Scrub, and Horizon Estate, with the list below detailing those expected to hold the highest relevance.
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Yarrabilba Town Centre
The Yarrabilba Town Centre is the planned commercial and social heart of the 2,222-hectare Yarrabilba Priority Development Area (PDA) within Logan City, now led by Stockland. Masterplanning is complete and a subdivision application comprising five lots (including Stage 1 of the Town Centre and the future sub-regional shopping centre site) was lodged with Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) in 2025. A development application for Stage 1 is being prepared for lodgement, a key step before detailed design and construction can begin.Bulk earthworks and new road connections, including the Jimbillunga Drive and Wentland Avenue extensions, are underway to prepare the site. When complete, the centre will deliver core retail, a sub-regional shopping centre, commercial offices, civic facilities, and higher-density residential. A separate interim retail precinct at Dixon Circuit (approximately 8,000 square metres) is under construction, with confirmed tenants including Hungry Jack's, Guzman y Gomez, Subway, and JAX Tyres and Auto; Stage 1 is expected to open later in 2026, with a bulky goods Stage 2 to follow.
Brookhaven Master Planned Community
Large-scale master-planned residential community delivering approximately 1,980 lots across a 150-hectare hinterland-fringed site in Bahrs Scrub, Logan City. The estate includes parks, green corridors, a future retail centre, and a display village. Developed by Frasers Property Australia, it holds a 5 Star Green Star Communities rating and is located midway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, 4.8km from the M1 Motorway.
Holmview Central Shopping Centre Stage 2 Expansion
Proposed expansion of Holmview Central by Lancini Property Group. The proposal includes a second full-line supermarket with click and collect, family hotel, specialty retail, drive-thru food outlets, tyre and auto operator, additional parking, new road connections and supporting infrastructure. The project remains in the planning phase with the expansion continuing to be promoted as a future development.
Woodlands - Bahrs Scrub Residential Estate
A residential community in Bahrs Scrub delivering 650 residential lots with parkland and a future convenience retail precinct. Originally an AVJennings project, operations and customer interactions are now managed by AVID Property Group.
Holmview Central Shopping Centre Stage 2 Expansion
Major expansion of Holmview Central Shopping Centre by Lancini Property and Development. The proposal includes a second full-line supermarket, new specialty retail, a family hotel, food and beverage outlets, drive-thru tenancies, tyre and auto services, about 475 additional car parks, a new signalised intersection and internal road upgrades. Community updates issued during 2025 indicate the project remains in the development approvals process.
Osprey Waters Lifestyle Resort
Over-50s land lease lifestyle resort comprising approximately 198 low-maintenance homes, a resort-style Country Club with ballroom, cinema, heated pool, tennis courts, and community facilities, situated on the banks of the Albert River in Beenleigh, Queensland. Developed and operated by Living Gems under its own Osprey Waters brand.
Horizon Estate
Development of five uniquely built modular homes in a new estate, featuring stunning views, four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Horizon Estate is a development in Holmview with 61 new homes, located in the Greater Brisbane Growth Areas, under Logan City Council.
The Heights Bahrs Scrub
A masterplanned residential community by Villawood Properties delivering over 1,000 lots across multiple stages in Bahrs Scrub, southeast Queensland. The estate features parks, a future school site, and direct access to the M1 Pacific Motorway, situated midway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast in the rapidly growing Logan City corridor.
3,119 residents of Holmview are employed, from a labour force of 3,230. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 76.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% 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 4,773, about 84% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Holmview boasts a capable labor force, where building and construction workers are especially well represented, and registers an unemployment rate of just 3.4% according to AreaSearch compilation of regional metrics. In March 2026, 3,119 locals were employed, representing an unemployment rate 0.9% lower than the Greater Brisbane level of 4.3%, with workforce participation significantly higher than normal (76.8% versus 70.4% in Greater Brisbane). Census records indicate that a minor 8.3% of workers operated from home, though the influence of pandemic lockdowns should be kept in mind. Local worker employment is clustered in healthcare & social assistance, retail operations, and construction.
The district show a particularly high concentration in the manufacturing sector, where employment proportions are 1.7 times the regional norm. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 3.7% of the local workforce, trailing the Greater Brisbane mark of 8.9%. This highly residential district appears to provide few local employment options, as shown by comparing the count of Census workers against residents. Based on AreaSearch research into SALM and ABS statistics compiled from surrounding areas, the workforce contracted by 1.5% and employment fell by 2.0% during the 12 months leading to March 2026, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment gains of 3.2% and labor force growth of 3.4%, accompanied by a 0.1 percentage point increase. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 can provide additional perspective on prospective workforce demand in the suburb of Holmview. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model development patterns. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of change varies substantially by sector. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local occupational profile suggests the suburb of Holmview's employment should grow by 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (note that this utilizes basic weighting extrapolation for display purposes and ignores local demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Holmview is $1,786 a week (about $93,000 a year), with median personal income at $863 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,450 a year against an average of $59,756. 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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According to the most recent postcode ATO statistics published by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the suburb of Holmview's median taxpayer earnings stand at $53,450, with a mean of $59,756. This lags behind the national benchmark, and is lower than the Greater Brisbane median of $58,236 and mean of $72,799. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current projections translate to roughly $59,522 (median) and $66,544 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family and individual earnings in the suburb of Holmview sat around the 56th percentile nationwide.
Income breakdowns show that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket includes 48.0% of the local population (2,712 individuals), mirroring trends in the wider district where 33.3% occupy this range. Financial pressure from housing is high, leaving only 79.9% of earnings after housing costs, which sits in the 47th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Holmview had 1,476 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 0% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 55% rented and 9% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,650 a month, a total housing cost higher than 84% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.4% 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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Residential configurations in the suburb of Holmview at the time of the last Census consisted of 88.3% separate houses and 11.7% alternative housing options (townhouses, units, and other dwellings), which compares to the Brisbane metropolitan breakdown of 73.5% houses and 26.5% alternative housing options. Home ownership levels in the suburb of Holmview were behind the Brisbane metropolitan rate, sitting at 8.5%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with mortgages (37.0%) or tenants renting (54.5%). Typical monthly mortgage costs locally were well below the Brisbane metropolitan norm at $1,650, while median weekly rent was logged at $400, compared to Brisbane metropolitan figures of $1,863 and $380.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments in the suburb of Holmview are much lower than the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Holmview counted 1,476 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,872 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units represent the majority of households at 77.4%, consisting of 33.5% couples raising children, 24.0% couples without kids, and 17.7% single parent setups. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 22.6%, with lone person households representing 18.4% and group shared homes representing 4.3% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.8 individuals is larger than the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.1% of adults in Holmview hold a university qualification, including 13.9% with a bachelor degree and 3.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 30.0% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The locality presents educational disparities, with university degree completion rates (19.1%) sitting substantially below the Greater Brisbane norm of 30.5%. This situation represents both a difficulty and an opening for focused educational programs. Undergraduate degrees are the most common at 13.9%, followed by postgraduate study (3.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 42.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a trade credential – comprising advanced diplomas (12.6%) and certificates (30.0%). Enrollment rates in school and study are high, with 32.5% of the local population currently undertaking formal studies.
This comprises 11.4% in primary schools, 8.2% in high schools, and 4.1% enrolled in higher education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Holmview reaches 11 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 230 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 reviews indicate 11 active transit stops operating within the suburb of Holmview, consisting of various bus options. These stops are connected to 4 distinct routes, which combine to offer 229 passenger journeys per week. Transport access is classified as favorable, with residents generally living 239 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the locality, most workers commute out of the area - private vehicles remain the primary transit choice at 91%. Household car ownership averages 1.6 vehicles per home, exceeding the regional average. A relatively low 8.3% of workers work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may show the effects of COVID-19 rules).
Service intervals average 32 journeys daily across the network, translating to roughly 20 weekly journeys for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.0% of residents in Holmview report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 79% of areas nationally. 5.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 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 assessments point to notable difficulties in the suburb of Holmview, based on AreaSearch investigations of mortality and chronic condition occurrences, showing a considerably higher than normal incidence of common medical conditions, especially in senior age groups, while the rate of private health insurance is low at roughly 51% of the population (~2,874 people). This is lower than the 55.8% seen across Greater Brisbane. The most frequent health diagnoses in the locality were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 10.2 and 9.3% of the community respectively, while 72.0% of people reported having no medical conditions whatsoever, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
Health profiles among working-age locals are generally standard. The suburb of Holmview has 6.4% of residents aged 65 and older (361 people), which is lower than the Greater Brisbane level of 15.1%. Health profiles among senior residents show some difficulties, though they rank lower on a national level than the wider local populace.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.1% of Holmview residents were born overseas and 23.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.4%) and Australian (23.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Holmview exhibits greater cultural variety than the vast majority of analyzed areas, with 23.6% of residents using a non-English language at home and 32.1% having been born outside Australia. The primary religious affiliation recorded was Christianity, representing 38.3% of local residents. The most noticeable variation was in the Other category, which represents 5.4% of residents locally compared to 1.3% in Greater Brisbane. Looking at ancestral roots (parental birthplace), the three largest heritages in the suburb of Holmview are English, representing 26.4% of residents, Australian, representing 23.0% of residents, and Other, representing 13.9% of residents.
There are also distinct variations in the proportions of other heritages: Maori is highly represented at 3.8% of the community (versus 1.1% in the region), New Zealanders represent 2.1% (versus 1.0%), and Samoan heritages account for 1.5% (versus 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Holmview is 28, younger than 99% of areas nationally. 37.8% 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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At 28 years, the median age in the suburb of Holmview is significantly below the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 36 years and also well under the Australian standard of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the suburb of Holmview contains a higher proportion of 25 - 34 year-olds (23.2%) but a lower share of 55 - 64 year-olds (6.1%). This 25 - 34 representation is much higher than the national level of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age bracket has increased from 14.4% to 16.2% of the population.
Conversely, children aged 0 to 4 have decreased from 10.5% to 9.8%. Demographic projections for 2041 forecast major age distribution shifts for the suburb of Holmview. Leading these changes, the 45 to 54 cohort is expected to grow by 35% (173 people), rising from 491 to 665. The 0 to 4 cohort shows much lower growth at 3%, adding only 16 children.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Holmview
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | 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 | Aug 2026 this month all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated 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 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 — 221 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,455 at the 2021 Census → 5,650 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 (SAL31350). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.