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Indooroopilly has an estimated 15,660 residents, up from 13,622 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,038 people, or 15.0%. Growth has averaged 2.2% a year over five years, faster than 84% of areas nationally. 286 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 94.0% of that increase. That puts 2,263 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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Based on demographic assessments of ABS statistics for the surrounding region and recent residential addresses verified by AreaSearch subsequent to the Census, the suburb of Indooroopilly has an estimated population of approximately 15,660 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 2,038 residents (15.0%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 13,622 individuals. The variation is calculated from a resident population of 15,650, projected by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) along with 286 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. This population level yields a density of 2,263 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio observed across Australian locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
The 15.0% expansion in the suburb of Indooroopilly since the 2021 census outpaced the SA4 region (8.3%) and the national benchmark, positioning it as a local growth frontrunner. The upward population trajectory was chiefly propelled by net overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 94.0% of the overall population rise in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 sectors, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 territories lacking this coverage, and for timeframes past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 based on 2021 data are utilized. These state-level projections omit age breakdowns; consequently, AreaSearch distributes growth weightings across age groups based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections utilizing 2022 data. Looking at future demographic trends, substantial population gains are anticipated within the highest quartile of statistical regions analyzed by AreaSearch, with the suburb of Indooroopilly projected to grow by 4,206 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing a total increase of 26.8% over the 16 years.
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470 new dwellings have been approved in Indooroopilly over the past five years, an average of 94 a year. That places the area in the 82nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 84 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 19% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 58, 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval statistics compiled from local area datasets, the suburb of Indooroopilly averages approximately 94 residential approvals annually, totaling an estimated 470 residences over the previous 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 54 during FY-26 so far. With an average of 3.4 new occupants per year arriving for each finished residence over the previous 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping supply, which tends to escalate prices and intensify competition among purchasers, while new dwellings carry an average construction value of $738,000, indicating that developers are targeting the high-end sector with upscale projects.
Additionally, commercial approvals worth $36.2 million were registered during this financial year, pointing to solid investment in local commercial activity. Recent building approvals consist of 19.0% separate houses and 81.0% medium to high-density dwellings. This emphasis on denser housing options offers more accessible purchase points and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This trend departs markedly from the current dwelling stock (which stands at 47.0% houses), reflecting a scarcity of vacant land and responding to changing lifestyle choices and affordability pressures. Recording approximately 287 persons per approved dwelling, the suburb of Indooroopilly points to a changing real estate market. Moving forward, the suburb of Indooroopilly is projected to add 4,196 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). Should construction volumes persist at current rates, residential supply might fall short of population gains, potentially escalating competition among buyers and encouraging robust capital growth.
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AreaSearch tracks 16 current infrastructure and development projects inside Indooroopilly, worth an estimated $896 million. A further 77 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $89.2 billion. 29 are already under construction and 36 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Nothing affects local performance as much as adjustments to regional infrastructure, key projects, and planning changes. Overall, 57 projects have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the local area. Key developments include the TriCare Taringa Aged Care and Retirement Living Development, The Priory - Indooroopilly, Keating Park Residential, and Natura Residences by Opalyn Property Group, with the following list detailing those of primary significance.
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The Priory - Indooroopilly
Luxury boutique development of 13 bespoke apartments featuring river views, double glazing, real timber herringbone flooring, and premium finishes. Amenities include heated magnesium pool and spa, steam room, residents' gym, and outdoor entertaining spaces. Developed by Pitman Properties with 40+ years experience.
Natura Residences by Opalyn Property Group
A boutique collection of 35 two and three-bedroom apartments over five levels, featuring a neutral palette inspired by nature, high-quality finishes and fixtures from renowned brands, rooftop terrace with manicured gardens, two undercover secure car parks per residence, and basement storage. Designed for modern urban living with natural comfort, located near Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, transport, schools, and the University of Queensland.
Centa Property Group Lambert Road Development
A 12-level building with 95 apartments featuring two and three-bedroom units designed by Rothelowman. Includes ground floor retail precinct with four tenancies, rooftop pool and amenities, and modern terracotta facade design. Located directly across from Indooroopilly train station and Witton Barracks Park, designed to enhance the pedestrian connection to Indooroopilly Train Station.
Ethereal Residences by North
A boutique collection of 46 apartments designed by Rothelowman, Carr, and FORM Landscape Architects. Features Queensland House vernacular with elevated views, terraced design, and premium architecture celebrating the elevated hillside position. Curved elements create an organic and ethereal aesthetic with panoramic city views, Mount Barney and Border Ranges views. Includes rooftop retreat with swimming pool and dining amenities. Construction commenced May 2024 with demolition, over 60% sold.
Keating Park Residential
Two subtropical designed towers (20 and 9 storeys) comprising 124 apartments (39 one-bedroom, 74 two-bedroom, 11 three-bedroom) fronting Keating Park. Features hidden carpark ramp linking to Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, rooftop pool and BBQ deck area on level 10, ground floor retail tenancy, and environmentally sustainable design features. Designed by Hames Sharley for developer Eureka Funds Management.
153 Coonan Street Tower Upgrade
A 15-storey residential tower development featuring 40 apartments with an Art Deco-inspired design reflecting the nearby Walter Taylor Bridge heritage. The upscaled plans include 20 three-bedroom family apartments, increased from the original 10, and upgraded communal rooftop facilities from 95sqm to 380sqm including pool, landscaping, and gym. Designed by Ellivo Architects with a layered green podium facade and retail tenancy at ground level.
Long Pocket Indooroopilly
A luxury multi-level townhouse development at 75 Jacaranda Place, Indooroopilly, featuring 12 high-end residences with modern architecture, premium finishes, and proximity to local amenities in a quiet residential area.
Queensland Tennis Centre Upgrade
Major upgrade to the Queensland Tennis Centre in preparation for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Includes a new permanent 3,000-seat show court arena, up to 12 new ITF-spec match courts, upgrades to Pat Rafter Arena, and enhancements to player and spectator amenities.
8,225 residents of Indooroopilly are employed, from a labour force of 8,625. Unemployment sits at 4.6%, with participation at 65.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% 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. 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 workforce of the suburb of Indooroopilly is highly educated, featuring a strong contingent of professional service workers and an unemployment rate of 4.6%, according to AreaSearch aggregates of local statistical datasets. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 8,225 while the unemployment rate was 0.3% higher than the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.3%, and labor market participation was notably lower (65.2% compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.4%). Census data showed that a high proportion of residents, 33.5%, worked from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic lockdowns. Resident employment is heavily weighted toward professional, scientific & technical services, healthcare & social assistance, and education & training.
The local area displays a notable concentration in professional, scientific & technical services, with an employment share 1.9 times the regional average. Conversely, construction accounts for only 4.2% of the local workforce, which is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 9.0%. Although there are local employment hubs, a large portion of the working population commutes to other districts, as shown by comparing the Census working population against resident numbers. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader regions, the labor force shrank by 2.4% and total employment fell by 3.4% during the 12 months leading to March 2026, leading to a 1.0 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Brisbane saw employment expand by 3.2% and the labor force grow by 3.4%, with unemployment rising by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 published by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future trends in the suburb of Indooroopilly. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local industry composition suggests employment among residents of the suburb of Indooroopilly should rise by 7.2% over five years and 14.6% over ten years (note that this calculation is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
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Median household income in Indooroopilly is $2,078 a week (about $108,000 a year), with median personal income at $928 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,405 a year against an average of $100,758. The average runs 76% 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 ATO statistics aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the suburb of Indooroopilly has a median taxpayer income of $57,405 and an average income of $100,758. This is exceptionally high on a national scale, contrasting with a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated figures for March 2026 would be roughly $63,926 for the median and $112,204 for the average. The 2021 Census reports that household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of Indooroopilly place it around the 70th percentile of the country.
Income breakdown shows that the weekly income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 contains 33.2% of the population (5,199 residents), which aligns with the regional proportion of 33.3% in the same range. A substantial 31.8% of individuals earn weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, showing affluent pockets that support local business. Expensive housing costs account for 15.5% of total income, yet high earnings keep disposable income at the 72nd percentile, and the local SEIFA income index ranks in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Indooroopilly had 5,152 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 47% detached houses and 45% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 45% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $440 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,058 a month. Rent absorbs 21.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.9%. 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 housing structure in the suburb of Indooroopilly at the time of the latest Census consisted of 46.7% separate houses and 53.3% alternative dwellings (townhouses, apartments, and other housing formats), compared to 73.5% separate houses and 26.5% alternative dwellings in the Brisbane metropolitan area. Outright home ownership in the suburb of Indooroopilly stood at 29.0%, which was higher than the Brisbane metro rate, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (25.9%) or rented (45.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the suburb was recorded at $2,058, well above the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, and the median weekly rent was $440 compared to metro averages of $1,863 and $380 respectively.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Indooroopilly are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and median rents are well above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Indooroopilly counted 5,152 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,923 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up the majority at 66.6% of all households, consisting of 31.5% couples with children, 23.2% couples without children, and 9.7% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 33.4%, with lone person households representing 23.1% and group households making up 10.4% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 persons is slightly lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
58.0% of adults in Indooroopilly hold a university qualification, including 34.1% with a bachelor degree and 19.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 9.3% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 8,934 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,152 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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Levels of educational attainment in the suburb of Indooroopilly are well above broader averages, with 58.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree, compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% nationwide. This major educational lead positions the local population well for knowledge-intensive roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 34.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (19.6%) and graduate diplomas (4.3%). Vocational training makes up 17.2% of qualifications for those aged 15+ – consisting of advanced diplomas (7.9%) and certificates (9.3%). Engagement in education is exceptionally high, with 38.0% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This is composed of 14.0% in tertiary studies, 9.4% in primary schooling, and 9.2% in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Indooroopilly reaches 85 stops on 117 routes, timetabled for about 5,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 analysis shows 85 active transit points operating in the suburb of Indooroopilly, including both trains and buses. These stops are served by 117 different routes, which together provide 5,605 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 161 meters from their nearest transit point. Being a mostly residential locality, the majority of working residents commute elsewhere - private vehicles remain the primary mode of travel at 65%, with 15% using trains and 10% taking buses. Car ownership stands at an average of 1.1 per household, which is lower than the regional average.
A high proportion of residents, 33.5%, work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions). Service frequency averages 800 departures per day across all transport routes, representing about 65 weekly departures for each transit stop.
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76.8% of residents in Indooroopilly report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 85% of areas nationally. 2.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 67.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health metrics reflect outstanding profiles throughout the suburb of Indooroopilly, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality data and chronic illness incidence which show a very low occurrence of common health conditions across all age cohorts, while private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing approximately 67% of the population (10,510 residents). This compares to 55.8% for Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent diagnosed conditions in the area are mental health challenges and asthma, affecting 8.2 and 6.6% of the population respectively, whereas 76.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
The suburb of Indooroopilly has 13.8% of its population aged 65 and over (2,161 residents), which is lower than the Greater Brisbane share of 15.1%. Health status among older residents is very strong, with national percentiles matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
43.1% of Indooroopilly residents were born overseas and 36.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 83% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.4%) and Australian (17.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Indooroopilly records high measures of cultural diversity, with 36.0% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 43.1% born in another country. The primary religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 37.0% of the community. However, the most pronounced statistical divergence is seen in Hinduism, which represents 7.0% of the population, compared to 2.2% across Greater Brisbane. Looking at parental birthplaces, the three most common ancestries in the suburb of Indooroopilly are English, making up 21.4% of the population (lower than the regional average of 26.8%), Australian, making up 17.2% of the population (lower than the regional average of 23.2%), and Other, representing 13.0%.
In addition, there are notable deviations in the presence of other backgrounds: Korean background is represented at 1.5% of the population (compared to 0.5% regionally), Chinese at 11.6% (compared to 3.4% regionally), and Russian at 0.5% (compared to 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Indooroopilly is 33, younger than 86% 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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With a median age of 33 years, the suburb of Indooroopilly has a younger population than Greater Brisbane's average of 36, and is also younger than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the suburb of Indooroopilly has a larger proportion of young people aged 15 - 24 (20.5%) but fewer people aged 55 - 64 (7.7%). The concentration of 15 - 24 year-olds is higher than the national figure of 12.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 14.9% to 17.3% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group has expanded from 18.9% to 20.5%.
By contrast, the 35 to 44 age cohort has fallen from 15.4% to 12.2%, and the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 13.6% to 12.4%. Projections indicate that the age profile in the suburb of Indooroopilly will shift by 2041. The 45 to 54 cohort is expected to grow the fastest, rising 40% and adding 802 residents to total 2,807. The 0 to 4 group is projected to see slower growth of 7%, adding 34 children.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Indooroopilly
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 16 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 286 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,622 at the 2021 Census → 15,660 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 (SAL31389). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.