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Kanimbla (Qld) has an estimated 3,053 residents, up from 2,827 at the 2021 Census — a change of 226 people, or 8.0%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 58.0% of that increase. That puts 985 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 population updates for the wider region and new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Kanimbla (Qld) has a population of approximately 3,053 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 226 people (8.0%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 2,827 residents. The shift is calculated from the resident population of 3,053, which was projected by AreaSearch using the most recent ERP details from the ABS (June 2025) along with 55 validated new addresses added since the Census. With this number of residents, the local density stands at 984 persons per square kilometer, matching typical levels observed in other locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
The 8.0% population gain since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA3 area (6.9%) and the SA4 region, establishing it as a local growth frontrunner. Growth in the suburb of Kanimbla (Qld) was primarily fueled by overseas arrivals, who accounted for roughly 57.99999999999999% of total population increases recently. AreaSearch utilizes ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 district, published in 2024 with 2022 serving as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, and for the years after 2032, state government projections for SA2 areas from Queensland, published in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are utilized instead. Because these state forecasts lack breakdowns by age, AreaSearch distributes growth proportionally among age cohorts using the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which are based on 2022 figures. Looking at future trends, the suburb of Kanimbla (Qld) is projected to experience population growth slightly below the median for regional Australia, adding 170 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing a total increase of 5.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
63 new dwellings have been approved in Kanimbla (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That places the area in the 50th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 16, 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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AreaSearch investigations of ABS building permit statistics allocated from statistical areas show that Kanimbla typically averages about 12 residential approvals annually, amounting to roughly 63 new dwellings during the past 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 15 approvals have been logged. With an average of 3.4 additional residents per year per finished dwelling over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the addition of housing is lagging behind demand, suggesting stronger competition among buyers and upward pressure on prices, while newly constructed homes average $638,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the higher-end market with premium builds.
Furthermore, commercial approvals of $370,000 have been logged during this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the neighborhood. Relative to the Rest of Qld, Kanimbla displays slightly higher levels of construction activity, sitting at 23.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year timeframe, which helps preserve existing property prices while offering options to buyers, even though building volumes have decelerated of late. All recent additions to the housing stock have been detached houses, preserving the classic low-density feel of the suburb with spacious properties aimed at families. A mature market condition is reflected by a ratio of about 357 residents for every dwelling approval. Future projections indicate Kanimbla will gain 170 new residents by 2041, according to the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. The current run rate of residential construction suggests supply will comfortably satisfy demand, keeping conditions favorable for buyers and potentially supporting growth that outpaces current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 42 current infrastructure and development projects close to Kanimbla (Qld), worth an estimated $2.49 billion. 11 are already under construction and 25 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and education & training. 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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Local infrastructure projects, planning initiatives, and development undertakings have a significant influence on regional property trends. AreaSearch has identified a single project expected to influence the local area. Key projects include the Kamerunga to Woree Transmission Line Replacement Project, upgrades at Stan Williams Park, the Whitfield State School Performing Arts Centre, and the Westcourt Walking Network Plan, with the list below highlighting the most significant undertakings.
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Manoora Infill Housing Development
A council-approved infill development delivering 150 rental units across three standalone buildings in Manoora, Cairns. The mix comprises 45 one-bedroom and 105 two-bedroom units with approximately 160 car parks. The site at 10-30 Pease Street and 164-172 Hoare Street replaces around 14 caravan park cabins and two houses. Developer NQ Villas Pty Ltd is seeking state and federal government funding support before commencing construction, targeting a start in 2025. The project addresses a critical shortage of rental housing stock in Cairns and is designed for low-to-medium cost occupancy.
Kamerunga to Woree Transmission Line Replacement Project
The Kamerunga to Woree Replacement Project involves decommissioning aging 132kV transmission infrastructure originally built in the 1960s-1970s. The project includes a new substation in Barron (on Cairns West Arterial Road), a 4.1km replacement overhead transmission line between Kamerunga and Redlynch, and a 10.4km underground transmission cable from Redlynch to the Woree Substation running through council and state-owned roads. A Ministerial Infrastructure Designation (MID) Assessment Report was publicly consulted on in November-December 2025 and a MID decision is expected mid to late 2026.Geotechnical investigations are scheduled for Q2 2026 and construction is targeted to commence in 2027.
Whitfield Childcare
Approved 95-place childcare centre on a 1620 sqm site at 15-17 Marino Street, Whitfield. The project is intended to increase early learning capacity in the Whitfield catchment and replace existing residential buildings with a purpose-built centre.
Whitfield State School Performing Arts Centre
A $13 million Performing Arts and Music Centre with a performance stage, green room, storage, and flexible learning areas for both school and community use. It will also address the need for additional car parking and improve the school's street presence.
Brinsmead Road Service Centre Overhaul
The project involves the relocation of the existing service station, decommissioning the current Mobil station, construction of four new low-profile buildings for various uses including Food and Drink Outlet, Health Care Services, Indoor Sport and Recreation, Shopping Centre, Service Industry, Office, and Veterinary Services, along with reconfiguring the lot into two lots and creating an access easement. It includes improved road access, safety features, parking, and landscaping while preserving environmental values.
Stan Williams Park Upgrades
An $18 million multi-stage redevelopment of Stan Williams Park into a premier sports and community hub. Stage 1 ($12M), completed in mid-2025, delivered a dual-level grandstand with over 500 seats, modern change rooms, a gym, and 2,500 sqm of undercover spectator space. Stage 2 ($6M), funded by the Queensland Government, includes the installation of an electronic scoreboard, field lighting upgrades, additional terraced seating, and enhanced junior facilities to support state-level rugby league and community events.
164 & 172 Hoare Street and 10-30 Pease Street Residential Development
A significant $50 million infill residential development approved by Cairns Regional Council in August 2024. The project features 150 apartments across three six-storey buildings, including 45 one-bedroom and 105 two-bedroom units. Designed by JB Design, the complex aims to alleviate the local housing shortage and will be located on a 4.1-hectare site currently occupied by the Cairns Villa and Leisure Park. The development includes 160 car parking spaces, communal recreational areas, and flood-resilient engineering to ensure 1% AEP immunity.As of 2026, the project awaits construction funding with a target completion of 2027.
Kanimbla Heights Estate
Kanimbla Heights Estate is a long-running masterplanned hillside residential subdivision in Kanimbla, Cairns. The estate began as a masterplan in 2001 and has been delivered in multiple stages, with engineering records identifying Stage 24 as under construction and marketing continuing for elevated premium land releases. The project provides serviced residential lots on steep terrain near the Macalister Range, with engineered drainage, slope and road works designed for high rainfall conditions and views toward Cairns, Trinity Inlet and surrounding hills.Recent public development data also records a pending 2026 minor change application for a 14-lot reconfiguration with access, easements and road works in Kanimbla.
1,735 residents of Kanimbla (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 1,785. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 72.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,299, about 75% 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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Kanimbla is home to a highly qualified labor force with strong representation in essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of only 2.8%, based on AreaSearch compilations of local statistical data. In March 2026, there were 1,735 employed residents, with unemployment sitting 1.1% below the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, and labor force participation is exceptionally high at 72.3% compared to the regional figure of 64.3%. Census data indicates that 15.5% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns. The main industries employing local residents are retail trade, health care & social assistance, and accommodation & food services.
Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.2% of the local workforce, which is below the Regional Qld share of 4.5%. Comparing the census counts of local workers against resident workers suggests that this heavily residential district offers few local employment opportunities. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions shows that in the year leading up to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 1.2% while employment fell by 2.4%, pushing the unemployment rate up by 1.2 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1% and the labor force expand by 0.3%, with a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide extra context for future hiring trends in Kanimbla. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, but rates will vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry trends onto the local workforce suggests Kanimbla will see employment rise by 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, based on a simple weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kanimbla (Qld) is $2,270 a week (about $118,000 a year), with median personal income at $916 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,127 a year against an average of $71,048. 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 most recent ATO data for the 2023 financial year shows that incomes in Kanimbla are higher than the national average, featuring a median of $57,127 and an average of $71,048. This is higher than the Regional Qld averages of $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average). Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median of $63,617 and an average of $79,119 as of March 2026. The 2021 Census confirms that household, family, and individual incomes are all high, placing between the 69th and 81st percentiles nationwide.
The weekly income distribution shows that 39.2% of the community (1,196 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the metropolitan pattern where 31.7% are in this band. High levels of wealth are apparent, with 31.8% of the community earning more than $3,000 weekly, which helps sustain premium local retail and service providers. After meeting housing expenses, households keep 86.8% of their earnings, indicating strong disposable income, and the SEIFA index puts the area in the 7th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kanimbla (Qld) had 951 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 50% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,842 a month. Rent absorbs 19.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential patterns in Kanimbla at the most recent Census consisted of 98.6% detached houses and 1.4% other dwelling types like townhouses, apartments, or alternative structures, compared to Regional Qld where detached houses made up 76.4% and other formats represented 23.6%. Home ownership rates in Kanimbla were slightly lower than the Regional Qld average, sitting at 30.9%, while the remaining properties were occupied under a mortgage (50.2%) or rented (18.9%). Typical monthly mortgage payments were higher than the Regional Qld average at $1,842, and weekly rent costs were recorded at $450, compared to regional benchmarks of $1,655 and $345 respectively.
Compared to the rest of the nation, mortgage repayments in Kanimbla are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, but rents are higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kanimbla (Qld) counted 951 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,027 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 87% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 14% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 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 households at 83.3%, which includes couples with children (44.0%), couples without children (29.4%), and single parents (9.3%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 16.7%, with single person households comprising 14.3% and group housing representing 2.4%. The median household size of 2.9 individuals is larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.4% of adults in Kanimbla (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 18.6% with a bachelor degree and 4.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 24.5% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The educational profile of the area is distinct within the region, with higher education completion rates (26.4% of residents aged 15 and over) exceeding the Rest of Qld average of 20.6% and the SA4 regional average of 21.1%, highlighting the local focus on tertiary education. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 18.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Practical and vocational skills are also well represented, with 36.7% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (24.5%).
Enrolment levels in study are high, with 30.8% of the population presently undertaking formal education. This comprises 10.5% in primary school, 10.5% in high school, and 4.2% studying at the tertiary level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Kanimbla (Qld) means driving: households keep an average of 1.8 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 indicates there is a single active transit stop in Kanimbla, which is serviced by bus routes. This single stop is connected to a single unique route, which together provide 123 passenger trips weekly. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents living an average of 589 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, the vast majority of workers travel outside the area for work, and the private car remains the primary mode of travel for 96% of commuters. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.8 cars per home, which is higher than the regional average.
About 15.5% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements. Transit service frequency averages 17 daily departures across all routes, which translates to approximately 123 weekly departures from the local stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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76.4% of residents in Kanimbla (Qld) report no long-term health condition. 4.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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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Evaluations of local health indicators demonstrate favorable conditions in Kanimbla, according to AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and the occurrence of chronic conditions, with low rates of common illnesses across both young and senior cohorts, and the rate of private health insurance coverage is high at approximately 55% of the population (~1,689 people). This is higher than the 52.5% rate recorded across Regional Qld. The most prevalent health concerns in the community were arthritis and mental health issues, reported by 6.2 and 6.0% of the population respectively, while 76.4% of residents declared they had no chronic health issues, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Working-age adults display strong health profiles with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 13.8% of the population (421 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld share of 20.4%. Health profiles for these senior residents are strong, with national rankings aligning with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.0% of Kanimbla (Qld) residents were born overseas and 24.9% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.2%) and Australian (22.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Kanimbla exhibits higher cultural diversity than most local property markets, with 29.0% of residents born outside Australia and 24.9% speaking a language other than English in their homes. Christianity is the main religious affiliation, representing 50.5% of the population. The most pronounced demographic variance is seen in Hinduism, which is practiced by 6.1% of residents, far exceeding the Regional Qld average of 0.8%. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (parents' birthplace), the three largest heritages represented in Kanimbla are English at 23.2% of the population, which is lower than the regional average of 29.6%, Australian at 22.2%, and Other at 14.9%, which is higher than the regional average of 6.9%.
Notable variations are also present in other ancestries, with Korean backgrounds representing 1.3% of Kanimbla (compared to 0.2% regionally), Italian at 5.4% (compared to 2.4% regionally), and Spanish at 0.6% (compared to 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kanimbla (Qld) is 39. 23.4% 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 Kanimbla is slightly younger than the Regional Qld average of 41, though it sits very close to the Australian national average of 38. The age distribution reveals a high concentration of residents aged 45 to 54 (15.6%), while those in the 75 to 84 bracket form a smaller segment (4.0%) than is typical for Regional Qld. Since 2021, the cohort aged 0 to 4 has grown from 5.9% to 7.3% of the population, and the group aged 25 to 34 increased from 10.5% to 11.8%.
On the other hand, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 14.8% to 12.3% and the 45 to 54 group fell from 16.7% to 15.6%. Moving towards 2041, demographic models point to notable changes in Kanimbla's age cohorts, with the 25 to 34 cohort projected to expand by 88 people (25%) from 360 to 449, while the 55 to 64 and 5 to 14 age cohorts are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kanimbla (Qld)
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 — 55 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,827 at the 2021 Census → 3,053 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 (SAL31483). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.