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Hope Island has an estimated 19,037 residents, up from 14,522 at the 2021 Census — a change of 4,515 people, or 31.1%. Growth has averaged 5.0% a year over five years, faster than 95% of areas nationally. 1,333 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 69.0% of that increase. That puts 1,336 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Analysis of ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region combined with new address validations by AreaSearch since the Census indicates the population of the suburb of Hope Island is approximately 19,037 as of May 2026. This represents a 31.1% expansion, or an additional 4,515 people, relative to the 14,522 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is based on a resident population of 18,140 estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP data release, supplemented by 1,333 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Consequently, the suburb of Hope Island has a density ratio of 1,335 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the national average for locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
The 31.1% growth rate since the 2021 Census outpaced the Rest of Qld average of 9.2% and the national benchmark, establishing the suburb of Hope Island as a regional growth leader. Interstate migration was the primary driver of this expansion, contributing roughly 69.0% of the total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes ABS and Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for each SA2 area. For SA2 areas lacking this coverage and for projections beyond 2032, Queensland State Government projections released in 2023 and grounded in 2021 data are substituted. Because these state-level projections lack age breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings modeled on the ABS 2023 Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 data for individual age brackets. Anticipated demographic shifts suggest substantial growth within the top quartile of non-metropolitan areas in Australia, with the suburb of Hope Island projected to grow by 7,158 residents by 2041 according to collective SA2 projections, representing a 32.9% overall increase over the 16 years.
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2,088 new dwellings have been approved in Hope Island over the past five years, an average of 417 a year. That places the area in the 94th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 22 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 474 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 14% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 326, broadly in line with 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval statistics mapped from regional data, the suburb of Hope Island averaged approximately 417 residential approvals annually. This includes an estimated 2,088 residential approvals over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 299 approvals recorded so far during FY-26. With an average of 1.9 individuals moving to the area for every home built between FY-21 and FY-25, supply and demand appear balanced, promoting market stability. The average construction value of new properties stands at $728,000, indicating a developer focus on high-end, premium housing.
Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $15.0 million during this financial year, pointing to moderate commercial building activity. Per capita construction activity in the suburb of Hope Island is 190.0% higher than in the Rest of Qld, offering buyers numerous choices despite a recent slowdown in building pace. This rate is far higher than the national average, reflecting solid developer confidence in the area. Recent building completions consist of 14.0% detached houses and 86.0% attached dwellings. The emphasis on higher-density options provides lower entry costs and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a clear shift from the current housing stock, which is 60.0% houses, reflecting limited vacant land and responding to changing lifestyle preferences and affordability pressures. A ratio of approximately 56 people for each dwelling approval characterizes the suburb of Hope Island as a growth area. Demographic projections indicate the suburb of Hope Island will add 6,261 residents by 2041, measured from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. If building activity continues at current rates, new housing supply is expected to satisfy demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current demographic forecasts.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 33 current infrastructure and development projects inside Hope Island, worth an estimated $9.94 billion. A further 111 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $41 billion. 45 are already under construction and 50 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 updates, planning initiatives, and major projects significantly affect regional market trends. AreaSearch has identified 41 projects expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include Odyssey Hope Island, Links Hope Island Resort Master Plan, Esperance Hope Island, and Marina Point Apartments, with the following list detailing the most relevant projects.
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Odyssey Hope Island
Odyssey Hope Island is a vertical retirement and aged care community featuring two 13-storey towers. The development includes 198 luxury one, two, and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses, alongside 23 dedicated residential aged care suites. Residents have access to five-star amenities including a sky garden, bar, cafe, and 24/7 onsite nursing care.
Harvey Norman Homeworld Helensvale Expansion
The expansion of Homeworld Helensvale involves the construction of a new 10,025 sqm single-storey Harvey Norman showroom. The project includes approximately 250 additional car parking spaces and integrates with the existing bulky goods precinct to enhance the regional retail offering.
Links Hope Island Resort Master Plan
Multi-stage master plan by GH Properties to transform Links Golf and Wellbeing at Hope Island Resort into a premier wellness and leisure destination on the Gold Coast north shore. The plan encompasses luxury residential villas and apartments, major clubhouse upgrades including a new golfers lounge, wellness centre, fitness facilities, day spa, and golf academy enhancements. Saffron at Links (26 waterside villas) completed September 2025. Sage at Links (luxury apartments) commenced construction May 2025 with completion targeted for the second half of 2026.The scheme was amended to permit a total of 191 residential dwelling units within the Hotel, Clubhouse and Resort Living precinct.
Coomera Health City Medical Hub
A seven-storey mixed-use medical precinct featuring 28 specialist medical tenancies across 15,860 square metres of floor space. Designed by Gibson Architects, the facility includes a ground-floor pharmacy, three cafes, and wellness facilities supported by a multi-level basement carpark for over 360 vehicles. It is positioned to serve as a primary private specialist hub adjacent to the future public Coomera Hospital on George Alexander Way.
Serenity 4212
A 65-hectare masterplanned waterfront community featuring the final stages: Serenity Lakeside Apartments and Serenity Lakeside Villas. The precinct includes 85 luxury residences and 16 absolute waterfront villas. Over a third of the site is dedicated to a nature reserve gifted to the Gold Coast City Council. The project features wellness spaces, social areas, and is UDIA EnviroDevelopment certified.
Hope Island Railway Station (Cross River Rail)
The Hope Island Railway Station is a key transport project on the Gold Coast Line, providing enhanced connectivity for northern Gold Coast residents. The station features two elevated platforms, through-lifts for accessibility, and a park-and-ride facility for 210 vehicles. As of April 2026, the project is in the final testing and commissioning phase for electrical, mechanical, and safety systems, with minor landscaping and roadwork finishing on Hope Island Road prior to operational handover.
39-41 Grant Avenue Apartments
Mid-rise apartment development comprising 155 residential units across 5 floors in the Hope Island area of the Gold Coast. The project holds a long-standing Material Change of Use approval (MCU/2014/1039) from Gold Coast City Council, which has been extended on multiple occasions. Construction is underway, with the development contributing to the ongoing residential densification of Hope Island near world-class golf courses and waterfront amenities.
Haven Hope Island
A premium mixed-use development featuring 29 modern studio spaces and 17 secure storage facilities. Designed with coastal elegance, the project offers flexible Mixed-Use zoning suitable for retail, professional suites, and boutique services like a cafe or gallery. Features include 82 on-site parking spaces and hardwired security.
9,244 residents of Hope Island are employed, from a labour force of 9,461. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 59.1%. 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 15,597, about 82% 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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Aggregated statistical area data from AreaSearch shows the suburb of Hope Island has a highly skilled workforce, a low unemployment rate of 2.3%, and employment growth estimated at 3.1% over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 9,244, while the local unemployment rate sat 1.6 percentage points lower than the Regional Qld level of 3.9%. However, labor force participation is lower at 59.1% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that 25.9% of residents worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The suburb of Hope Island has a high concentration of professional & technical workers, with employment in this sector reaching 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance employs 12.0% of local workers, which is below the 16.1% average for Regional Qld. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident population indicates that this mostly residential area provides limited local employment opportunities. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data for the year ending March 2026, local employment grew by 3.1% and the labor force expanded by 3.3%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. Over the same period, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1% and the labor force grow by 0.3%, with unemployment increasing by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 provide context for future local demand. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future employment trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary by sector. Projecting these national industry trends onto the local workforce mix suggests employment for residents of the suburb of Hope Island could increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not account for local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hope Island is $1,934 a week (about $101,000 a year), with median personal income at $865 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,754 a year against an average of $76,321. The average runs 45% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the suburb of Hope Island has a median taxpayer income of $52,754 and an average taxpayer income of $76,321. This represents a high level nationally, whereas Regional Qld recorded a median income of $53,146 and an average income of $66,593. Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $58,747 for the median and $84,991 for the average. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of Hope Island place it around the 61st percentile nationwide.
The data indicates that 31.0% of the population, representing 5,901 residents, earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which matches the broader region where this bracket accounts for 31.7% of the population. Although high housing costs consume 16.0% of income, strong local earnings keep disposable income at the 61st percentile, and the area is positioned in the 7th decile for the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hope Island had 5,593 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 60% detached houses and 18% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,200 a month. Rent absorbs 28.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Hope Island consisted of 60.2% houses and 39.8% semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings, whereas Regional Qld had 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in the suburb of Hope Island was higher than the Regional Qld average at 41.4%, while mortgaged homes accounted for 30.7% and rented properties made up 27.9% of local dwellings. The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,200, which is higher than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $550, compared to $345 in Regional Qld.
Nationally, mortgage payments in the suburb of Hope Island exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and rent levels are higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hope Island counted 5,593 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,332 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 43% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 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 77.8%, consisting of couples without children at 42.5%, couples with children at 26.1%, and single-parent households at 8.5%. Non-family households account for the remaining 22.2%, which is made up of single-person households at 19.0% and group households at 3.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is slightly smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.8% of adults in Hope Island hold a university qualification, including 18.3% with a bachelor degree and 6.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 89% of areas nationally. A further 22.9% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The educational profile of the suburb of Hope Island is distinct within the region, with university qualification rates at 26.8% among residents aged 15 and over, exceeding both the Rest of Qld average of 20.6% and the SA3 average of 20.7%. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 18.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational qualifications are also common, with 37.3% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade or technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 14.4% and certificates at 22.9%.
A high proportion of residents are engaged in studies, with 25.2% of the population enrolled in formal education. This group includes 7.9% in primary school, 7.2% in high school, and 5.2% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Hope Island reaches 14 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 250 services a week. The typical home sits about 700 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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Analysis of local transit options shows 14 active public transport stops operating in the suburb of Hope Island, which are served by buses. These stops are connected to 2 distinct routes that provide a total of 250 passenger trips per week. Transit accessibility is limited, with residents living an average of 695 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb of Hope Island, most workers commute outside the area, with private cars remaining the primary transport mode at 94%. Households average 1.6 vehicles. A significant 25.9% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Service frequency averages 35 trips per day across all active routes, which represents approximately 17 weekly trips for each transit stop.
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68.4% of residents in Hope Island report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 84% of areas nationally. 5.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.6 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 metrics indicate excellent outcomes in the suburb of Hope Island based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness rates, showing low levels of common health conditions across all age cohorts. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is high, covering approximately 57% of the population, which represents about 10,934 residents. This compares to 52.5% of people across Regional Qld. Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 9.2% and 6.1% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 68.4% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Working-age residents exhibit high health standards with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 27.4% of the population, representing 5,216 people, which is higher than the Regional Qld average of 20.4%. Health outcomes among older residents are strong, with national rankings aligning closely with those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
37.7% of Hope Island residents were born overseas and 12.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.4%) and Australian (20.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Hope Island shows higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 12.6% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 37.7% of the population born overseas. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 56.7% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.4% of residents compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in the suburb of Hope Island are English at 33.4%, Australian at 20.0%, which is lower than the regional average of 26.5%, and Scottish at 8.4%.
There are also notable differences in other backgrounds, with South Australian ancestry overrepresented at 1.4% of the population compared to 0.5% regionally, New Zealand ancestry at 1.3% compared to 0.9%, and Russian ancestry at 0.6% compared to 0.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hope Island is 49, older than 91% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 22.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in the suburb of Hope Island is 49 years, which is higher than the Regional Qld average of 41 years and the national average of 38 years. Residents aged 65 to 74 represent a significant portion of the population at 14.3%, while the cohort aged 5 to 14 is smaller at 8.3% compared to Regional Qld. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age bracket increased from 8.5% to 10.6% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group grew from 9.7% to 11.5%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 14.5% to 12.7%, and the 65 to 74 bracket declined from 16.1% to 14.3%.
By 2041, demographic shifts are expected to alter the age structure of the suburb of Hope Island, led by a 49% increase in the 25 to 34 cohort, which is projected to grow from 2,017 to 3,011 individuals, representing an increase of 993 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hope Island
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 33 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 — 1,333 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (14,522 at the 2021 Census → 19,037 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 (SAL31356). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.