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Howard has an estimated 1,588 residents, up from 1,394 at the 2021 Census — a change of 194 people, or 13.9%. Growth has averaged 2.8% a year over five years, faster than 82% of areas nationally. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 88.0% of that increase. Density is about 35 people per 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Howard has an estimated population of approximately 1,588 residents, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader regional ABS updates and validated post-Census addresses. Compared to the 1,394 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 194 people (13.9%). This estimate incorporates the ABS June 2025 ERP figures alongside 65 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The suburb of Howard maintains a spacious environment with a density of 34 persons per square kilometer. Outpacing both the broader Rest of Qld and the SA3 area (9.0%), the suburb of Howard's 13.9% gain positions it as a standout local growth center, fueled predominantly by interstate arrivals who represented roughly 88.0% of recent population additions.
Projections for the suburb of Howard incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia datasets using 2022 as a base, supplemented where necessary and beyond 2032 by Queensland State Government SA2 figures released in 2023 from 2021 data. Because age breakdowns are absent from the state figures, proportional distributions from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (2022 base) are applied across cohorts. Regional Australian benchmarks place the suburb of Howard's trajectory above the median, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an addition of 235 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative 14.8% increase over the 16 years.
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67 new dwellings have been approved in Howard over the past five years, an average of 13 a year. That places the area in the 69th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 30, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Dwelling approval data from the ABS, compiled at the statistical area level by AreaSearch, reveals that Howard has averaged roughly 13 residential approvals annually, amounting to about 67 dwellings across the previous 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 30 permits have been granted. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the locality added an average of 2.1 residents per built home annually, signaling steady buyer demand. Average construction costs stand at $432,000, which sits beneath broader regional benchmarks to provide cost-effective options for new builds. In addition, commercial approvals reached $548,000 during the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of local building activity.
Per capita building approvals in Howard run 78.0% above the Rest of Qld, surpassing national norms and indicating substantial builder confidence while expanding choices for buyers. Recent building permits are divided between standalone houses (79.0%) and medium to high-density dwellings (21.0%). While separate houses remain central to preserving the district's low-density appeal for buyers seeking space, this allocation contrasts with the existing 94.0% detached dwelling share, pointing to tighter site availability alongside evolving affordability and lifestyle preferences. Overall demand remains solid, with around 47 people per dwelling approval. Longer-term demographic projections indicate Howard will add 235 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Current building volumes appear well matched to projected demand, maintaining supportive market conditions for purchasers and creating room for expansion beyond anticipated levels.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 21 current infrastructure and development projects close to Howard, worth an estimated $1.59 billion. 10 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and manufacturing. 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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Major infrastructure works and planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping local outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 1 specific project anticipated to influence the district. Prominent developments include the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program, Queensland Train Manufacturing Program, Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program - Wide Bay Burnett, and Forest Wind Farm, with key relevant initiatives outlined below.
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Hyne Timber Glue Laminated Manufacturing Plant
State-of-the-art 4000sqm glulam production facility incorporating latest automation technology. Supporting Queensland's sustainable timber industry with advanced engineered wood products.
Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road and Pialba-Burrum Heads Road Intersection Upgrade
A jointly funded Australian and Queensland Government upgrade of the Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road and Pialba-Burrum Heads Road intersection at Eli Waters and Urraween, on the southern approach to Hervey Bay. The intersection will be signalised to control vehicle movements and reduce crash risk, with Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road duplicated from two to four lanes on the southern approach between Urraween Road and the intersection, and Pialba-Burrum Heads Road duplicated from two to four lanes west of the intersection to Scrub Hill Road.Dual turn lanes will be installed on the Pialba-Burrum Heads Road leg to accommodate major turning movements. Pedestrian and bike rider facilities are also being upgraded, including shared paths and signalised crossings at the intersection. Stage 1 accommodation works, covering site preparation, fencing, signage and service adjustments in readiness for major construction, commenced in August 2024 and have continued through 2025. The Australian Government's Infrastructure Investment Program lists major construction as starting in mid 2026 with completion expected by late 2027. Total investment is listed at $55.35 million under QTRIP 2024-25 to 2027-28, comprising $35.28 million from the Australian Government and $20.07 million from the Queensland Government, against an original 2021 commitment of $44.1 million. The upgrade targets peak hour congestion and safety at one of the busiest intersections serving the growing Fraser Coast region.
Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road and Pialba-Burrum Heads Road Intersection Upgrade
Stage 1 construction commenced in August 2024 for a major intersection upgrade at Eli Waters. The $44.1 million project will signalize the intersection and duplicate roads from 2 to 4 lanes on the southern approach and western leg. The upgrade includes enhanced pedestrian and cycling facilities with shared paths and signalized crossings, improving safety and traffic flow for all road users. The project addresses current capacity constraints and supports future growth in the Fraser Coast region.
Fraser Coast Sports and Recreation Precinct
A major multi-stage sporting precinct development across 60+ hectares in Nikenbah. Features sporting fields and playing surfaces for football, AFL, rugby, cricket, hockey, netball, tennis, athletics, plus community clubhouse with grandstand seating, floodlighting, and parking for 300 vehicles. Draft master plan endorsed in 2023, supporting community health and regional sporting excellence.
Liven Beach Road
Liven Beach Road is an over-50s luxury land lease lifestyle resort community in Urraween, Hervey Bay[cite: 1]. The development features 132 architecturally designed modern homes along with extensive shared resort amenities including a clubhouse, swimming pool, bowling greens, cinema, gym, and pickleball courts[cite: 1].
Watson Street Apartment Complex
A proposed five-storey residential apartment complex comprising 56 apartments with 95 car spaces in the heart of Pialba, Hervey Bay. The development site is located in a growing coastal suburb, just one street back from the Esplanade and within walking distance to beaches, shops, and local amenities. The project aims to address the increasing demand for quality residential accommodation in Hervey Bay's expanding market.
Pialba Caravan Park Redevelopment
A $10.5 million project to revitalise the Pialba Caravan Park. The upgrade includes replacing underground services, improving internal roads and landscaping, building a new camp kitchen and BBQ area, installing new toilet and shower facilities, and creating a new recreation zone. The project will bring the park up to modern standards and better meet the needs of today's travellers.
Boundary Road Extension Project
A 1.9km road extension in Hervey Bay connecting Kawungan Way to Denmans Camp Road, featuring new signalised intersections at Grevillea Street and Denmans Camp Road, road lighting, landscaping, drainage improvements, and shared paths for pedestrians and cyclists. The project enhances east-west connectivity, reduces traffic congestion on Boat Harbour Drive, and supports access to key facilities including hospitals, the airport, and industrial areas.
554 residents of Howard are employed, from a labour force of 591. Unemployment sits at 6.4%, with participation at 41.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 1,315, about 83% 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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Howard possesses a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of 6.4%, and 9.7% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 554 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.5% above Regional Qld's rate of 3.9%, and workforce participation lags significantly (41.9% compared to Regional Qld's 64.2%). Based on Census responses, a low 7.8% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Retail trade exhibits exceptional concentration, employing residents at 1.7 times the regional frequency. Conversely, education & training accounts for just 4.1% of Howard's working cohort compared to 9.1% across Regional Qld. Comparisons between resident workers and Census workplace tallies suggest a scarcity of employment situated directly within the locality. Employment levels rose by 9.7% and the labour force grew by 5.5% during the year to March 2026, according to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical areas, which led to a 3.4 percentage point decline in unemployment. This performance contrasts with Regional Qld, where employment grew by 0.1%, the labour force expanded by 0.3%, and unemployment increased by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional perspective on potential future demand within Howard. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. National employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though growth rates vary considerably across industry sectors. When these industry-specific projections are applied to Howard's employment mix, local employment is projected to increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, though this represents a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections.
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Median household income in Howard is $854 a week (about $44,000 a year), with median personal income at $456 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $36,981 a year against an average of $46,078. 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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ATO postcode data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates Howard recorded a median taxpayer earnings figure of $36,981 and a mean of $46,078, lagging the Regional Qld median of $53,146 and mean of $66,593. Accounting for an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated figures as of March 2026 are estimated at $41,182 for median income and $51,312 for average income. National percentile rankings place Howard's household, family, and individual incomes between the 0th and 1st percentiles. Furthermore, 35.3% of local earners (560 individuals) fall in the $400 - 799 weekly band, whereas the broader region is concentrated in the $1,500 - 2,999 category (31.7%).
Financial strain is apparent, with 46.6% of households living on weekly incomes under $800, and residual income after housing costs sits at 85.6%, placing the area at the 3rd percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Howard had 612 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 5% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 50% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $248 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,062 a month. Rent absorbs 29.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census findings show that Howard's housing stock consisted of 94.0% standalone houses and 6.0% alternative formats such as apartments, semi-detached units, and other dwellings, contrasting with Regional Qld's breakdown of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other properties. Outright ownership was particularly high at 50.0%, while mortgaged properties accounted for 25.5% and rental housing made up 24.5%. Median monthly mortgage costs stood at $1,062 and weekly rents were $248, markedly lower than the Regional Qld averages of $1,655 and $345. On a nationwide scale, Howard's mortgage obligations sit well below the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents remain substantially under the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Howard counted 612 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 697 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 14% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 36% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 64.9% of local households, consisting of childless couples (35.6%), couples with children (14.4%), and single parents (11.9%). The remaining 35.1% are non-family arrangements, dominated by single-person residences at 30.7% alongside group living situations at 4.7%. Average household occupancy sits at 2.2 persons, beneath the Regional Qld figure of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
8.5% of adults in Howard hold a university qualification, including 6.1% with a bachelor degree and 1.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 96% of areas nationally. A further 31.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 147 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 893 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment in the area is limited, with university degree holders making up 8.5% of residents compared to the national rate of 30.4%, presenting potential scope for educational development. The leading higher education credential is a bachelor degree at 6.1%, alongside postgraduate awards (1.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Technical training is prevalent, with 40.0% of individuals aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including 31.5% with certificates and 8.5% with advanced diplomas. A total of 21.2% of the local population is enrolled in formal study. This cohort comprises 7.5% attending primary school, 7.5% in secondary education, and 1.7% engaged in tertiary studies.
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Getting around Howard means driving: households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Howard includes 4 operational transport stops, primarily accommodating bus travel. These points are connected by 1 separate route, accounting for a total of 7 passenger services each week. Access is moderately rated, with typical residential distances to the nearest stop measuring 541 meters. Outbound travel characterizes the local workforce, with private vehicles accounting for 92% of trips and 6% undertaken on foot. Households maintain an average of 1.3 vehicles, below the wider regional figure, while 7.8% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, subject to pandemic conditions.
Transit service schedules average 1 journeys daily across the complete route network, translating to roughly 1 departures weekly for each individual transit stop.
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48.8% of residents in Howard report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 96% of areas nationally. 14.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illness and mortality indicate notable health pressures across age brackets in Howard. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is limited, with approximately 45% of residents (~721 people) holding private cover, trailing both Regional Qld at 52.5% and the Australian standard of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, reported by 15.4% and 10.3% of the community respectively, while 48.8% of individuals reported no chronic conditions compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Chronic illness remains elevated within the workforce cohort. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 37.8% of the populace (600 people), surpassing the 20.3% share in Regional Qld, with senior health indicators generally matching nationwide rankings for the wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Howard is largely Australian-born, at 85.5% of residents, with 2.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.3%) and Australian (31.4%). 3.7% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures place Howard below national averages, with Australian-born residents accounting for 85.5% of the community, 92.5% holding citizenship, and 97.2% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity forms the primary faith group, representing 51.2% of locals. The category of Other shows higher local concentration, comprising 1.1% of the population compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld. Parental birthplace records indicate the primary ancestral origins in Howard are English (33.3%), Australian (31.4%), and Irish (9.0%). Notable variations also appear among other heritages, with German background representing 5.3% locally compared to 4.7% regionally, Scottish heritage at 8.9% versus 7.8%, and Australian Aboriginal background at 3.7% compared to 3.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Howard is 56, older than 97% of areas nationally. 17.0% 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 demographic profile clearly highlights Howard as a destination for retirees and lifestyle residents. Figures updated to August 2026 indicate that senior and retired residents (65+) make up 37.8% of the local population, compared to 20.4% in Regional Qld, while younger to middle-aged cohorts (25 - 44) represent 13.7% versus 25.5% regionally. The estimated median age in August 2026 remains at 56, unchanged from the 2021 Census, standing 15 years older than the Regional Qld median of 41 recorded at that Census and above Australia's Census median of 38. The proportion of senior and retired residents has risen from 34.8% at the Census to an estimated 37.8%, and this group is projected to generate the largest expansion by 2041, increasing by 167 (28%) to reach 767.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Howard
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 65 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,394 at the 2021 Census → 1,588 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL31365). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.