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Kalkie has an estimated 3,157 residents, up from 2,968 at the 2021 Census — a change of 189 people, or 6.4%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. 104 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 57.0% of that increase. That puts 342 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 evaluations of ABS demographics for the region alongside fresh address data verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Kalkie has a population estimated at roughly 3,157 in May 2026. This represents a gain of 189 residents (6.4%) compared to the 2021 Census, which registered 2,968 individuals. The shift is calculated from a resident base of 3,067, which AreaSearch estimated using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus 104 verified new addresses since the Census date. This population level translates to a density of 341 persons per square kilometer, indicating plenty of room per resident and capacity for future expansion.
The 6.4% growth rate of the suburb of Kalkie since the Census is within 2.7 percentage points of the wider SA3 region (9.1%), indicating healthy growth indicators. Population expansion was mostly driven by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 56.99999999999999% of total gains lately, though interstate migration, natural increase, and all other components remained positive. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are used by AreaSearch for each SA2 district. If an SA2 is not represented, or for projections extending past 2032, Queensland Government SA2 projections from 2023 (utilizing 2021 baseline data) are applied. Since these state-level forecasts do not segment by age bracket, AreaSearch distributes growth across age cohorts proportionally using the ABS Greater Capital Region projections published in 2023 with a 2022 base year. Looking at future demographics, the suburb of Kalkie is expected to experience population growth exceeding the median for non-metropolitan Australia, with projections showing an increase of 429 residents by 2041 across aggregated SA2 data, representing a 10.7% total increase over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
88 new dwellings have been approved in Kalkie over the past five years, an average of 17 a year. That places the area in the 58th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 13, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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AreaSearch's review of ABS building approvals across localized statistical boundaries indicates that Kalkie registers an average of approximately 17 new home approvals annually, with an estimated total of 88 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 12 during the current FY-26. The local market appears well-balanced with stable demand, as an average of 1.5 people relocated to the area for every completed home during the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25. Recently, this ratio eased to -0.1 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, indicating improved supply conditions.
New residential builds carry an average estimated construction cost of $408,000. Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $11.0 million this financial year, pointing to a steady pace of business development. Compared to the Rest of Qld, development volumes per capita in Kalkie align closely with broader regional benchmarks to support market equilibrium, though construction activity has accelerated recently. New residential construction is divided between 72.0% standalone houses and 28.0% multi-unit or attached properties, preserving the suburb's low-density profile centered on spacious family homes. This represents a notable shift from the established housing stock (which currently consists of 93.0% detached houses), indicating fewer available building lots as well as changing lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. The area averages approximately 104 people for every home approved, signaling a growing residential sector. Projecting forward, Kalkie is anticipated to add 339 residents by 2041 relative to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Current building volumes suggest that new residential supply will easily satisfy demand, creating favorable buying opportunities and potentially paving the way for growth that outpaces current population projections.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 33 current infrastructure and development projects close to Kalkie, worth an estimated $3.09 billion. 15 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning schemes represent key influences on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 9 key projects that are expected to impact the local community. Important projects include The Gateway Marina - Burnett Heads, Kalkie Heights Residential Estate, Bundaberg East Levee, and the Telegraph Road Over-50s Lifestyle Community, with details provided for the most relevant initiatives.
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Kalkie Heights Residential Estate
Kalkie Heights is a master planned house and land estate in Kalkie, near Bundaberg, delivering about 194 residential lots over multiple stages. Stages 1 and 2 are sold out, civil works and infrastructure for the first stage are complete, titles have begun to issue, and homes and house and land packages are under construction, with further stages planned. The estate sits on elevated land above the floodplain and is positioned between Bundaberg CBD and Bargara beaches.
Bundaberg East Levee
A $174.7 million flood resilience project featuring a 1.7 km concrete levee along the Burnett River southern bank. The infrastructure includes floodgates, flood doors, and pump stations at Saltwater and Distillery Creeks, designed to protect over 600 properties in Bundaberg East, South, and the CBD from 1% AEP flood events. Recent milestones include the appointment of SMEC and CDM Smith as design consultants and the completion of detailed flood modelling. The project is currently in the detailed design phase following the 2024 Ministerial Infrastructure Designation process.
Telegraph Road Over-50s Lifestyle Community
An approved 18-stage, 386-dwelling over-50s land lease lifestyle community developed by Telegraph Road Developments Pty Ltd in Kalkie, Bundaberg. Features modern single-storey 2- and 3-bedroom relocatable homes (most with double garages, some with RV parking) and extensive resort-style facilities including a 1,500sqm clubhouse with gym, indoor pool, cinema, library, cafe, bar and lounge; outdoor bowling green, tennis/pickleball courts, mens shed, caravan storage and wash bay. Includes a secondary commercial/residential precinct for future local services. The project addresses regional housing demand and helps free up family homes for younger buyers.
Ashfield Growth Precinct
Council-led growth precinct in Ashfield, Bundaberg, enabling the delivery of approximately 4,942 residential lots. In July 2025, the Queensland Government provided $520,000 (towards a total detailed design cost of $651,000) to fast-track the trunk sewerage infrastructure. Design is expected to be completed within one year, allowing construction to commence in the 2026-27 financial year and unlocking significant new housing supply in this key growth area.
Sienna Boulevard
23-hectare residential subdivision by Santalucia Corporation adjacent to Belle Eden Estate on the Bundaberg Ring Road. Retaining a local water body as the centerpiece, the estate will deliver 152 residential lots and 2 reserve lots across 15 stages, accommodating around 380 residents. Early stages have commenced with land sales recorded in 2025 and 2026.
New Bundaberg Hospital
The $1.2 billion New Bundaberg Hospital is a major greenfield development featuring a six-storey clinical building with over 400 beds. The facility includes an expanded emergency department, a rooftop helipad, mental health units, and teaching spaces. It serves as the centerpiece of the Bundaberg Health and Enterprise Precinct, aimed at providing level 5 health services to the growing Wide Bay region while mitigating flood risks associated with the existing hospital site.
Belle Eden Estate Extensions
Two residential development sites adjacent to the existing Belle Eden Estate. The 23-hectare northern site is located on the Bundaberg Ring Road and will yield over 150 home sites. The 34-hectare southern site will yield over 300 home sites. Both developments are undergoing final approval stages and will provide a total of 450 dwellings.
Gympie Estate Affordable Housing Project
PROJECT CANCELLED - SEPTEMBER 2025. A proposed 101-home affordable housing estate on 26 hectares adjacent to Baldwin Swamp Environmental Park. Following comprehensive geotechnical and environmental assessments, Regional Housing Limited and Bundaberg Regional Council determined the project was not feasible due to infrastructure costs exceeding development thresholds. The land is now planned to be incorporated into Baldwin Swamp Environmental Park as environmental reserve. The site, bounded by Telegraph Road, Ring Road, FE Walker Street and Mellifont Street, was intended to deliver affordable rental housing while preserving green spaces, but investigations confirmed civil infrastructure costs would be too high and lot numbers overly restricted to achieve affordable housing outcomes.
1,688 residents of Kalkie are employed, from a labour force of 1,739. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 68.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Kalkie possesses a qualified labor force with strong representation in critical service industries, an unemployment rate of only 2.9%, and an estimated job growth rate of 7.5% over the past year based on statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, there were 1,688 residents holding jobs, and the unemployment rate was 1.0% lower than the 3.9% registered in Regional Qld. Workforce participation is typical, sitting at 68.3% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data shows that a minimal 4.8% of the workforce worked from home, although this may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The community shows a high concentration in health care & social assistance, with its employment share standing at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, construction accounts for only 7.1% of local employment, compared to 10.1% across Regional Qld. Although there are local employment opportunities, census data comparing the working population to the resident population suggests a large portion of the workforce travels outside the area for work. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional data, the recent 12-month timeframe saw employment expand by 7.5% while the labor force increased by 5.5%, leading to a 1.9 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. This trend is distinct from Regional Qld, which recorded a 0.1% rise in employment, a 0.3% growth in the workforce, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 offer additional context on future demand within Kalkie. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce distribution to project future growth. While total employment nationally is predicted to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates vary widely by industry. Weighting these projections against the local industry mix indicates that employment among residents is set to rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though this is a simple proportional projection and does not account for localized population trends.
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Median household income in Kalkie is $1,599 a week (about $83,000 a year), with median personal income at $726 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,585 a year against an average of $66,214. 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 postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023, taxpayers in Kalkie recorded a median income of $53,585 and an average income of $66,214. These figures sit slightly below the national averages and compare to median and average levels of $53,146 and $66,593 in Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 are approximately $59,672 for the median and $73,736 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Kalkie fell within modest brackets, ranking between the 33rd and 41st percentiles.
Income distribution data indicates that 34.8% of the community (1,098 people) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which aligns with the metropolitan regional average of 31.7% in this bracket. Housing costs consume a manageable share of earnings, leaving 86.7% retained, although disposable income sits below average at the 45th percentile and the local SEIFA income score places the area in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kalkie had 1,064 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 4% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $310 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,502 a month. Rent absorbs 19.4% 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, the housing inventory in Kalkie consisted of 92.6% standalone houses and 7.4% alternative dwellings (such as townhouses, apartments, and other housing types), compared to Regional Qld's breakdown of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other properties. Homeownership rates were higher than the regional average, with 35.9% of homes owned outright, while the remaining properties were mortgaged (39.2%) or rented (24.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,502 was lower than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, and the median weekly rent of $310 was below the regional median of $345.
Locally, mortgage costs are also well below the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents are significantly cheaper than the Australian benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kalkie counted 1,064 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,132 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 34% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of local households at 79.3%, consisting of 31.7% couples with children, 34.2% couples without children, and 12.0% single-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 20.7%, with single-person households representing 18.0% and shared group households making up 2.3%. The median household occupancy stands at 2.6 people, slightly higher than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.5% of adults in Kalkie hold a university qualification, including 13.0% with a bachelor degree and 2.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.3% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,380 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,026 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 present developmental hurdles, as university graduation rates (17.5%) are lower than the national average of 30.4%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational support programs. Among residents, bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 13.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational qualifications are common, with 38.5% of residents aged 15+ holding practical trade credentials, comprising 8.2% with advanced diplomas and 30.3% holding certificates. Enrolment rates are high, with 28.3% of the local population actively participating in academic programs.
This comprises 10.4% in high schools, 9.5% in primary schools, and 3.3% in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Kalkie means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 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 analysis identifies 7 active transit stops in Kalkie, which are served by buses. These stops are connected to 2 distinct routes that provide a total of 81 passenger departures weekly. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents living an average of 408 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is predominantly residential, meaning the vast majority of workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 96%. Households own an average of 1.6 vehicles. A low 4.8% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-era patterns.
Transit service frequency averages 11 trips daily across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 11 weekly departures for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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63.0% of residents in Kalkie report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 77% of areas nationally. 7.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 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 indicators highlight notable challenges for Kalkie based on AreaSearch's review of mortality and chronic condition trends, which show a higher than average occurrence of major health issues, particularly among senior residents, while the rate of private health insurance coverage sits just above the average SA2 area at approximately 53% of the population, representing about 1,687 residents. Arthritis and mental health challenges represent the most frequent diagnoses, affecting 10.8% and 8.9% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 63.0% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Working-age residents experience chronic health conditions at rates above the regional average. The area has 22.2% of its population aged 65 and over (700 people), which exceeds the 20.4% recorded in Regional Qld. Senior health metrics present some concerns, though they rank lower nationally than the statistics for the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Kalkie is largely Australian-born, at 86.4% of residents, with 8.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (30.5%) and English (30.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics show the area sits below average, with 86.4% of the population born in Australia, 91.2% holding citizenship, and 91.3% speaking only English in a home setting. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, accounting for 58.1% of residents in Kalkie, compared to 52.2% recorded across Regional Qld. Looking at ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplaces, the three largest groups in Kalkie are Australian at 30.5%, English at 30.3%, and Scottish at 7.7%. In addition, there are distinct differences in the representation of certain backgrounds: German heritage is notably higher at 6.6% of the Kalkie population (compared to 4.7% regionally), South Australian heritage stands at 0.7% (compared to 0.5%), and Korean heritage is at 0.4% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kalkie is 40. 26.6% 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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Kalkie has a median age of 40, which is close to the Regional Qld median of 41 and slightly above the national average of 38. The 25 - 34 demographic has a strong presence at 13.7% compared to Regional Qld, while the 55 - 64 bracket is less common at 10.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket has expanded from 11.8% to 13.7% of the total population, whereas the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 13.9% to 12.3%. Projections suggest Kalkie's demographic makeup will undergo notable shifts by 2041, led by the 25 to 34 age group, which is forecast to increase by 31% (135 people) to reach 568 from 432.
Conversely, the number of residents aged 15 to 24 is projected to decrease by 45.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kalkie
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 — 104 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,968 at the 2021 Census → 3,157 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 (SAL31474). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.