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Innisfail Estate has an estimated 1,519 residents, up from 1,454 at the 2021 Census — a change of 65 people, or 4.5%. That puts 473 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to assessments of ABS demographic releases for the surrounding region and recent residential addresses verified by AreaSearch following the Census, the suburb of Innisfail Estate has an estimated residency of 1,519 residents as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 65 people (4.5%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 1,454 people. The calculation is derived from a resident headcount of 1,511, calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus an additional 24 verified new addresses since the Census date. This population scale translates to a density of 473 persons per square kilometer, indicating ample room per resident and capacity for subsequent expansion.
Over the last ten years, the suburb of Innisfail Estate has shown steady expansion with a 0.8% compound annual growth rate, ahead of the SA3 area. Local population increases were mostly generated by international migration, which accounted for roughly 79.0% of all population growth during recent timeframes. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for individual SA2 sectors, published in 2024 with 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 sectors omitted from this release, and for years after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government for SA2 sectors, published in 2023 utilizing 2021 data, are implemented. These state-level projections lack breakdowns by age brackets; consequently, AreaSearch distributes proportional growth weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 with a 2022 baseline) for each age bracket. Looking at future demographic trends, projections indicate a shrinkage in the overall headcount, with the population of the suburb of Innisfail Estate expected to contract by 41 persons by 2041 using this approach. Nevertheless, growth is predicted within particular age brackets, led by residents aged 75 to 84, who are expected to grow by 19 people. Look at the age section for additional details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
25 new dwellings have been approved in Innisfail Estate over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 3.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 8, 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building permits allocated from statistical area records, the locality has averaged approximately 5 new residential permits annually, with a total of 25 homes permitted over the previous 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 8 during FY-26 so far. With an average of 1.1 new residents arriving per new dwelling over the prior 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), supply and demand seem closely aligned, supporting balanced market conditions, with new dwellings being constructed at an average cost of $357,000. Furthermore, commercial permits totaling $1.9 million have been logged this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality.
In comparison to the Rest of Qld, building activity per resident is 15.0% lower in this locality, though it ranks in the 75th percentile of areas evaluated nationwide, indicating a recent rise in building approvals. This volume is also below the countrywide average, reflecting the mature state of the area and indicating potential planning restrictions. Recent building permits consist of 33.0% detached houses and 67.0% semi-detached dwellings or apartments. This preference for higher-density housing provides more accessible purchasing options and draws downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a clear shift from historical housing profiles (which stand at 75.0% houses), indicating a reduction in available vacant land while matching changing lifestyle choices and housing cost constraints. With approximately 167 people per building permit, the locality exhibits a low density profile. With stable or contracting population projections, the locality is likely to encounter reduced housing demand, which should benefit home buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 30 current infrastructure and development projects close to Innisfail Estate, worth an estimated $4.16 billion. 12 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and environmental & disaster management. 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 impacts a local property market as much as changes to regional infrastructure, major works, and local development policies. In total, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having an influence on the local area. Principal projects include the Ella Bay Integrated Resort and Residential Community, the Draft Far North Queensland Regional Plan 2025, the North Queensland Super Hub, and the North and Far North Queensland REZs, with the list below detailing those most relevant to this location.
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Bruce Highway Cairns Southern Access Corridor Stage 3 - Edmonton to Gordonvale
The $535 million Bruce Highway Cairns Southern Access Corridor Stage 3 upgraded and duplicated 10.5km of the Bruce Highway between Edmonton and Gordonvale - the busiest two-lane section between Brisbane and Cairns. Delivered by the HSA Group joint venture (John Holland, Seymour Whyte and AECOM), works included new signalised intersections, bridges at Wrights Creek and Stoney Creek, the 141-metre Menmuny Overpass south of Maitland Road, 4.7km realignment of the Queensland Rail North Coast Line, replacement of 11km of cane rail, and a dedicated 10km off-road cycleway named in honour of local cyclist Luke Azzopardi.The project opened to motorists in August 2023 with minor works finalised in December 2023. Funded 80:20 by the Australian and Queensland governments, it supported an average of 460 direct jobs over its construction life and engaged more than 300 local suppliers.
Cairns Water Security Stage 1 Project
Cairns Water Security Stage 1 is a $472 million integrated drinking water supply project at Gordonvale. It includes a Mulgrave River intake, a new water treatment plant, 5 ML and 8 ML reservoirs, about 30 km of pipeline and Behana Creek intake flood protection works. John Holland is delivering the design and construction for Cairns Regional Council. Construction is well advanced, with more than 25 km of pipeline installed by early 2026, major intake, reservoir and treatment plant works underway, and major construction targeted for mid-2026 with commissioning to follow.
Cairns South State Development Area
The Cairns South State Development Area (SDA) is a 1,159-hectare industrial zone across two non-contiguous areas declared in November 2018 and varied in February 2020. The northern precinct at Wrights Creek, east of the Bruce Highway between Edmonton and Gordonvale, is designated for industries requiring large land parcels, extended operating hours, and separation from sensitive uses, with strategic access to the North Coast Line and Bruce Highway supporting rail freight growth. The southern precinct adjoins the Mulgrave Mill in Gordonvale, supporting MSF Sugar's diversification plans including value-adding industries tied to sugar refining.Target sectors include advanced manufacturing, biofutures, defence-related industries, warehousing, and heavy civil engineering. The SDA will benefit from the Bruce Highway Southern Access Corridor Stage 3 Edmonton to Gordonvale upgrade, which will deliver a new grade-separated interchange improving SDA access.
Cairns South State Development Area
The Cairns South State Development Area (SDA) is a 1159-hectare strategic industrial and logistics hub established to drive economic diversification in Far North Queensland. Spanning two precincts at Wrights Creek and Gordonvale, it facilitates regionally significant projects including an intermodal transport terminal and rail-dependent industries. In 2025 and 2026, the SDA has become increasingly vital due to the declaration of the nearby Mount Peter Priority Development Area, which drives demand for local industrial services. MSF Sugar continues to progress diversification plans for the southern precinct, including a $150 million biorefinery and cogeneration facility.The Office of the Coordinator-General manages the streamlined development assessment process to attract large-scale advanced manufacturing and bio-industrial investors.
Parkside Estate
Parkside Estate is a boutique residential subdivision of 25 lots in the southern Cairns growth corridor at Edmonton. Lot sizes range from 622 to 923 square metres, catering to families seeking generous land in a quiet, community-focused setting. The estate is located within easy reach of MacKillop Catholic College, Sugarworld Shopping Centre, and the Bruce Highway, providing good access to Cairns CBD approximately 13 kilometres to the north. Developed by Parkside Group, a fourth-generation North Queensland family business with over 75 years of development experience.
Pinecrest Master Planned Community
Pinecrest is a master planned residential community at Mount Peter, about 15 minutes south of Cairns CBD. The estate is being delivered in staged releases, with Rocky Creek Stage 3 lots currently promoted for sale and further subdivision approvals progressing through Cairns Regional Council. The broader community is planned to include about 1500 residential allotments, commercial spaces, retirement living, upgraded roads, parks, pathways, creekside revegetation and community facilities.
Edmonton Business & Industry Park
A 212-hectare masterplanned business, industrial, retail, health and recreation precinct fronting the Bruce Highway in Edmonton, south of Cairns. The approved masterplan provides more than 100,000 square metres of gross floor area across six flexible stages, with early land north of Blackfellows Creek intended for industry and retail and later stages south of the creek including uses such as a private hospital, showrooms and a tavern. The plan also includes more than 50 hectares of public open space, walking and cycling paths, sporting fields and restoration of the Blackfellows Creek green corridor.
North Queensland Youth Alcohol and Other Drugs Residential Rehabilitation Service
The North Queensland Youth Alcohol and Other Drug Service (NQYAODS) is a $19.3 million, 10-bed residential rehabilitation facility providing 24/7 specialist care for young people aged 13-18. Developed in partnership with Queensland Health, YETI, and YSAS, the center offers a home-like environment with integrated clinical, cultural, and educational support designed to assist voluntary recovery and harm minimisation for youth in the Far North Queensland region.
616 residents of Innisfail Estate are employed, from a labour force of 689. Unemployment sits at 10.6%, with participation at 57.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,322, about 87% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The locality contains a balanced labor force split between professional and manual occupations, with a strong presence in essential services and an unemployment rate of 10.6%, based on AreaSearch compilations of statistical data. As of March 2026616 local residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 6.7% higher than the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, indicating scope for progress, while the participation rate is notably low (57.2% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld). Census data shows that a small proportion of 4.8% of residents worked from home, though the influence of pandemic restrictions should be taken into account.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The locality has a high concentration of jobs in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with a share that is 5.2 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, construction is under-represented, employing only 3.6% of the local workforce compared to 10.1% across Regional Qld. The area appears to have a shortage of local jobs, as shown by comparing the count of census workers to the resident population. Based on AreaSearch reviews of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional data, the local labor force contracted by 1.4% and total employment fell by 6.0% over the 12 months ending March 2026, causing the unemployment rate to climb by 4.4 percentage points. In comparison, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1% and the labor force expand by 0.3%, with a 0.1 percentage point increase. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on expected future demand in the locality. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been matched against the local employment sector split to project future trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local workforce mix suggests local employment is on track to rise by 5.7% over five years and 12.7% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Innisfail Estate is $1,246 a week (about $65,000 a year), with median personal income at $663 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,503 a year against an average of $55,712. 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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The locality presents a median taxpayer income of $46,503 and an average of $55,712, based on the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This sits below the countrywide average, and contrasts with the median of $53,146 and average of $66,593 recorded across Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, contemporary figures are estimated at approximately $51,786 for the median and $62,041 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census income statistics show that household, family, and individual incomes in the locality all sit between the 16th and 21st percentiles nationally.
Income brackets show that the largest segment of residents consists of 28.8% of the population (437 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which aligns with broader regional distributions showing 31.7% in the same bracket. Although housing expenses are low with 86.8% of income kept, total disposable income ranks in only the 20th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Innisfail Estate had 531 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 75% detached houses and 1% apartments. 19% are owned with a mortgage, 47% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $230 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,277 a month. Rent absorbs 18.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Housing types in the locality, as recorded at the most recent Census, consisted of 75.0% standalone houses and 25.0% alternative dwellings (townhouses, flats, and other housing types), compared to Regional Qld's breakdown of 76.4% houses and 23.6% alternative dwellings. Meanwhile, the home ownership rate in the locality matched that of Regional Qld at 33.7%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgagors (19.2%) or renters (47.1%). The median monthly home loan repayment was much lower than the Regional Qld average at $1,277, while the median weekly rent stood at $230, compared to Regional Qld levels of $1,655 and $345.
On a national level, mortgage payments in the locality are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are far below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Innisfail Estate counted 531 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units represent the majority of households at 63.5%, consisting of 25.2% couples with children, 26.0% couples without children, and 12.1% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 36.5%, made up of lone person households at 31.1% and group houses at 3.8% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.4 people is slightly below the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.3% of adults in Innisfail Estate hold a university qualification, including 9.0% with a bachelor degree and 4.0% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 84% of areas nationally. A further 28.1% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 961 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 888 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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The locality encounters educational hurdles, with university graduation rates (14.3%) far below the national level of 30.4%. This represents a challenge as well as a target for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 9.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Practical and vocational skills are prominent, with 39.5% of residents aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (28.1%). Academic enrollment is notably high, with 31.8% of local residents currently studying in formal education. This group consists of 13.0% in primary school, 9.3% in high school, and 2.4% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Innisfail Estate means driving: households keep an average of 1.1 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 transport details show 10 transit stops operating in the suburb of Innisfail Estate, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 2 distinct routes, which provide a total of 26 weekly services. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 152 meters from the nearest stop. Because of the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel choice at 92%. Dwellings have an average of 1.1 motor vehicles, which is lower than the regional average.
A low proportion of 4.8% of workers work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic measures). Service frequency averages 3 journeys per day across all active routes, which equates to roughly 2 weekly services per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.7% of residents in Innisfail Estate report no long-term health condition. 7.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.8 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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The locality faces notable health issues, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality data and the occurrence of chronic illnesses, with typical medical concerns present across both younger and older age brackets, alongside a relatively low rate of private health insurance at approximately 49% of the population (~748 people). This compares to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues in the area are arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 9.0 and 6.7% of citizens, respectively, while 68.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Health profiles among working-age residents are generally average. Residents aged 65 and older make up 22.0% of the local population (334 people), which exceeds the Regional Qld proportion of 20.4%, with countrywide percentiles tracking higher than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
27.1% of Innisfail Estate residents were born overseas and 30.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (19.4%) and English (16.7%). 10.2% 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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The locality has a higher level of cultural diversity than most regional property markets, with 27.1% of residents born abroad and 30.0% using a language other than English at home. The main religious affiliation is Christianity, accounting for 55.2% of local residents. However, the most notable difference is in the Other category, which represents 19.0% of the population, far higher than the Regional Qld average of 0.8%. Looking at parent birthplaces, the largest heritage groups in the locality are Australian at 19.4% of the population (well below the regional average of 26.5%), Other at 17.0% (well above the regional average of 6.9%), and English at 16.7% (well below the regional average of 29.6%).
There are also notable concentrations of other backgrounds: Australian Aboriginal residents make up 10.2% of the local population (compared to 3.9% regionally), Italian heritage is at 9.2% (compared to 2.4%), and Maltese heritage is at 2.1% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Innisfail Estate is 39. 22.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 39 in the suburb of Innisfail Estate is slightly below the Regional Qld average of 41, and very close to the Australian average of 38. The age distribution shows a high proportion of people aged 65 - 74 (13.0%), while the 45 - 54 bracket is relatively small (8.7%) compared to Regional Qld. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 11.2% to 13.6% of the population, whereas the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 10.2% to 8.7%. Looking forward to 2041, age projections show clear adjustments in the demographic mix of the suburb of Innisfail Estate.
The 75 to 84 age cohort is expected to grow steadily, rising by 18 people (19%) from 97 to 116. Notably, combined age brackets of 65 and over will make up 75% of total population growth, showing the aging trend of the local population. Conversely, the 65 to 74 and 0 to 4 cohorts are projected to see declines in population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Innisfail Estate
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 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 — 24 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,454 at the 2021 Census → 1,519 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 (SAL31399). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.