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Jimboomba has an estimated 9,990 residents, up from 7,423 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,567 people, or 34.6%. Growth has averaged 5.9% a year over five years, faster than 96% of areas nationally. 832 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 75.0% of that increase. That puts 183 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 AreaSearch's review of broader ABS population updates alongside new addresses verified following the Census, the suburb of Jimboomba has an estimated population of approximately 9,990 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census count of 7,423 people, this indicates an expansion of 2,567 people (34.6%). This adjustment stems from an estimated resident population of 9,669 determined by AreaSearch after analyzing the ABS ERP release from June 2025, combined with 832 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. With a resultant density of 183 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample space per resident as well as scope for additional expansion.
Jimboomba outpaced both the national benchmark (9.5%) and state levels with its 34.6% expansion post-2021 Census, positioning it among the region's top growth performers. Inbound interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 75.0% of recent population additions, while overseas arrivals and natural increase also delivered positive contributions. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (anchored to 2022) are utilized by AreaSearch across individual SA2 areas, whereas Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2023 (using 2021 data) cover unrepresented areas and timeframes beyond 2032. Because state datasets omit breakdowns by age group, AreaSearch applies proportional distribution weightings sourced from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (anchored to 2022 data) across each age bracket. Looking ahead, aggregated SA2 projections indicate remarkable expansion for the suburb of Jimboomba that ranks within the top 10 percent of AreaSearch-monitored districts, with a projected addition of 4,308 persons through to 2041, representing an overall increase of 39.9% across the 16 years.
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957 new dwellings have been approved in Jimboomba over the past five years, an average of 191 a year. That places the area in the 96th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 19 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 196 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 91% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 128, 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 ABS residential building approvals examined by AreaSearch at the statistical area scale, Jimboomba registers approximately 191 residential approvals per year, totaling an estimated 957 residential approvals across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 128 approvals logged during FY-25 to date. Underpinned by strong buyer demand supporting property valuations, an average of 2.5 new residents per year were added for each completed home over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with newly constructed dwellings carrying an average expected construction cost of $425,000.
Non-residential building activity has seen minimal focus, evidenced by $2.6 million in approved commercial projects during this financial year. Per capita building activity in Jimboomba aligns closely with Greater Brisbane benchmarks, preserving a balanced market in step with the surrounding metropolitan region. This pace significantly outstrips national figures, highlighting elevated developer confidence in local prospects. Detached houses account for 91.0% of upcoming residential construction, while medium and high-density housing constitutes 9.0%, reinforcing the district's established low-density setting and targeting families desiring generous allotments. Generating one approval for roughly every 48 people, Jimboomba exhibits the hallmarks of an active growth corridor. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projections, Jimboomba is slated to welcome 3,987 residents through to 2041. Ongoing residential construction rates appear well-calibrated to satisfy incoming housing demand, creating advantageous purchasing conditions and opening the possibility for growth to outperform existing projections.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 20 current infrastructure and development projects inside Jimboomba, worth an estimated $2 billion. A further 42 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $164.9 billion. 28 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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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Regional development trajectories are heavily shaped by planning frameworks, local infrastructure delivery, and major project investments. AreaSearch has tracked 27 significant projects anticipated to influence the district. Prominent developments include the Petbarn and Large Format Retail, Jimboomba, the Mount Lindesay Highway Upgrade (Johanna Street to South Street), Elridge Estate, and Yarrabilba Energy Infrastructure, with primary undertakings outlined below.
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Petbarn and Large Format Retail, Jimboomba
A single-story commercial development featuring two large-format retail tenancies: a 940sqm Petbarn and a second 900sqm showroom. The project includes 46 parking spaces, a shared loading bay, and extensive landscaping. It is designed with articulated facades to complement the adjacent Mitre 10 and provides a new through-road connection between Spring Street and Anders Street to improve local traffic flow.
Yarrabilba Energy Infrastructure
Ongoing electricity network infrastructure supporting the Yarrabilba masterplanned community, including new and upgraded zone substations, 33kV and 11kV feeders, smart network infrastructure, LED public lighting, and provision for future battery storage and renewable energy integration. Energex continues staged network augmentation to meet long-term population growth.
Yarrabilba Industrial and Commercial Precinct (MIBA)
A 75 hectare masterplanned Mixed Industry Business Area (MIBA) within the Yarrabilba Priority Development Area. MIBA North is around 90 percent sold with substantial industrial construction underway. MIBA South has development approval for its first subdivision, civil works progressing and staged industrial land releases continuing. The precinct will accommodate warehousing, logistics, showrooms, self storage, trade supplies, light manufacturing and commercial businesses supporting the rapidly growing Yarrabilba community.
Riverton at Jimboomba
Riverton is a masterplanned residential community by AVJennings (part of AVID Property Group) in Jimboomba, located alongside 1 kilometre of Logan River frontage and 100 acres of open space. Planned for approximately 1,200 homes including turnkey house and land packages, the estate is progressing through multiple stages with Stages 1, 5, 6 and 7 sold out and Stage 4A fully settled. New land releases in Stages 3A and beyond are actively selling. The community is 3 km from Jimboomba Town Centre and close to schools, parks and sporting facilities.
Elridge Estate
A boutique 157-lot house and land community in Jimboomba, combining rural tranquility with city convenience. The estate is fully sold out and features parklands, walking trails, a dedicated nature corridor, and preserved open spaces to maintain its semi-rural character. A significant component includes 40 affordable homes delivered via the 'Everyone's Place' consortium, a partnership between KDL Property Group, Tetris Capital, and the Queensland Government's Housing Investment Fund.
McKinnon Sports Park South Clubhouse (Yarrabilba Sports Complex)
Purpose-built clubhouse at McKinnon Sports Park South in Yarrabilba, home ground of the Yarrabilba Tigers Touch football club. The Logan City Council-funded facility includes changerooms, first aid rooms and offices, and is being delivered as a staged upgrade to the sports park. Construction began in December 2025 and is expected to be complete by mid-2026. The clubhouse supports the fast-growing Yarrabilba community, which also includes existing parks, gyms, a swim school, and multiple sports fields.
Mount Lindesay Highway Upgrade (Johanna Street to South Street)
A $95 million duplication project that widened a 1.5 kilometre stretch of the Mount Lindesay Highway from two to four lanes through Jimboomba. The project included the construction of a new southbound bridge over the disused rail corridor, major intersection upgrades at Johanna, Tamborine, and South Streets, and a new northbound on-ramp via Brisbane Street. All four lanes opened to traffic in late March 2026, with final minor works concluded in May 2026.
Jimboomba Local Road Upgrades Stage 3
Stage 3 of the Jimboomba Local Road Upgrades involves changes to sections of Ann Street, Bell Street, and Queen Street. The project is currently in the design complete stage. The upgrades will include kerb and channel installation, stormwater drainage improvements, road reconstruction and resurfacing, new driveway entrances, new street lighting, and pedestrian verge enhancements for improved safety and amenity. Construction is now due to start in 2026, dependent on the completion of separate works by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (Mount Lindesay Highway upgrade) and Logan Water (water main upgrade) in the area.Ann Street and Bell Street will also be converted to cul-de-sacs as part of the Department of Transport and Main Roads's Mount Lindesay Highway duplication project.
5,424 residents of Jimboomba are employed, from a labour force of 5,617. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 72.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 7,766, about 78% 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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Jimboomba maintains a diverse labor force encompassing blue-collar and white-collar occupations, marked by prominent representation within the construction sector and a low jobless rate of 3.4%, according to AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents count 5,424, keeping unemployment 0.9% beneath the Greater Brisbane figure of 4.3%, while labor force participation stands at a typical 72.9% against Greater Brisbane's 70.1%. Census records show a moderate 13.6% of local workers operated from home, though broader Covid-19 health restrictions during that period should be noted. The primary employment sectors for local workers are construction, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing.
Jimboomba demonstrates notable employment specialization in construction, where local representation is 1.9 times the broader metropolitan average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, engaging just 4.1% of the local workforce relative to 8.9% throughout Greater Brisbane. Based on Census comparisons between resident workers and local jobs, this largely residential district generates a limited volume of internal employment. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM statistical data indicates that the labor force experienced no net change over the 12-month period alongside a 0.6% employment decline, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 0.6 percentage points. Over the same timeline, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise 3.2%, labor force grow 3.4%, and unemployment increase by 0.1 percentage points. Looking forward, national employment projections released in Mar-26 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide perspective on long-term labor demand in Jimboomba across five and ten-year horizons when aligned with the local industry profile. Nationwide employment is projected to expand 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories vary widely across individual sectors. Applying these industry growth trends to Jimboomba's occupational distribution yields an estimated local employment expansion of 6.0% over five years and 12.5% over ten years (an illustrative weighted projection that does not factor in specific localized demographic changes).
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Median household income in Jimboomba is $2,127 a week (about $111,000 a year), with median personal income at $805 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,895 a year against an average of $59,412. 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 that resident earnings in the suburb of Jimboomba trail the national benchmark, showing a median assessed income of $50,895 and an average of $59,412. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded a median income of $58,236 alongside an average of $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $56,677 for median earnings and $66,161 on average. According to the 2021 Census, household income placed in the 74th percentile ($2,127 weekly), whereas personal earnings sat at the 50th percentile.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket encompasses 38.2% of local earners (3,816 individuals), mirroring regional patterns where 33.3% fall into the same tier. Although housing expenses absorb 16.3% of income, robust household revenue sustains disposable income in the 73rd percentile, while the SEIFA income metric ranks the area within the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Jimboomba had 2,209 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 1% apartments. 63% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $395 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 81% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, separate houses made up 96.7% of Jimboomba's residential housing stock, with semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other configurations accounting for the remaining 3.3%, compared to Brisbane metro's breakdown of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood lower than the wider metropolitan level at 22.9%, while mortgaged properties represented 63.4% and rental housing comprised 13.8%. Typical monthly mortgage payments in the suburb were $2,000, exceeding the Brisbane metro median of $1,863, while weekly rent averaged $395 against $380 regionally. Jimboomba's mortgage costs also surpass the Australian median of $1,863, with weekly rent outpacing the national mark of $375.
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Jimboomba counted 2,209 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,973 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 46% are couples with children, more than in 90% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 12% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of local living arrangements at 85.5%, consisting of couples with children (45.9%), couples without children (27.6%), and single parent families (11.3%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 14.5%, divided between lone person households at 12.4% and group households at 2.3%. Typical household occupancy is 3.1 people, exceeding the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.4% of adults in Jimboomba hold a university qualification, including 9.2% with a bachelor degree and 1.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 34.8% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 3,036 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,008 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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Educational attainment levels show a lower incidence of higher education in the area, with 12.4% of residents holding university qualifications compared to the Greater Brisbane standard of 30.5%, highlighting an opportunity for focused academic programs. Bachelor degrees form the largest tertiary category at 9.2%, alongside postgraduate qualifications at 1.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. In contrast, vocational and trade training is widespread, with 45.6% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising certificates (34.8%) and advanced diplomas (10.8%). A substantial 31.2% of the local population is engaged in formal studies.
This total includes 12.4% attending primary school, 10.2% enrolled in secondary education, and 2.9% undertaking tertiary courses.
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Getting around Jimboomba means driving: households keep an average of 2.3 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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67.8% of residents in Jimboomba report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 81% of areas nationally. 6.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Assessment by AreaSearch concerning mortality statistics and medical condition prevalence indicates noticeable health considerations in Jimboomba, characterized by an above-average frequency of widespread chronic conditions, particularly across senior age brackets. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage remains moderate, covering approximately 51% of the total population (~5,069 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses among residents, affecting 9.1 and 8.4% of the population, respectively, while 67.8% reported having no diagnosed long-term health conditions compared to 69.2% throughout Greater Brisbane. Working-age adults display higher than typical rates of chronic illnesses.
Residents aged 65 and over constitute 14.0% of the community (1,398 people), sitting below the Greater Brisbane proportion of 15.0%. Senior health metrics present certain challenges, though they fare comparatively better when evaluated against national population standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Jimboomba is largely Australian-born, at 81.9% of residents, with 5.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.6%) and Australian (29.2%). 3.0% 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 in Jimboomba sit below broader averages, with Australian citizens making up 87.1% of residents, 81.9% born in Australia, and 94.3% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 47.0% of the local population. Meanwhile, the Other category comprises 0.9% of residents, compared to 1.3% throughout Greater Brisbane. Looking at parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Jimboomba are English at 32.6% (exceeding the regional share of 26.8%), Australian at 29.2% (above the regional mark of 23.2%), and Scottish at 7.7%.
Divergences also appear across other heritages, with New Zealand ancestry accounting for 1.5% locally (against 1.0% regionally), Maori representing 1.0% (against 1.1%), and Hungarian comprising 0.3% (against 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Jimboomba is 37. 26.9% 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 age distribution in Jimboomba leans predominantly towards younger cohorts. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates indicate children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 35.4% of the local population against 31.8% in Greater Brisbane, while young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) represent 26.3% compared to 30.6% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 37 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census figure and 1 year older than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 recorded at that Census. Meanwhile, the proportion of middle-aged and mature adults (45 - 64) decreased from 26.1% at the Census to an estimated 24.4%.
Looking toward 2041, senior age brackets (65+) are projected to experience the highest proportional expansion, expanding by 1,244 residents (89%) to reach 2,643.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Jimboomba
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 20 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 Sep 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 — 832 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,423 at the 2021 Census → 9,990 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 (SAL31440). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.