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Kelvin Grove has an estimated 9,724 residents, up from 7,909 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,815 people, or 22.9%. Growth has averaged 2.7% a year over five years, faster than 92% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 94.0% of that increase. That puts 5,754 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 demographic updates for the wider region, alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Kelvin Grove has a population estimated at approximately 9,724 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,815 people (22.9%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 7,909 residents. The variation is calculated from a resident population of 9,699, projected by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) plus 19 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level translates to a density ratio of 5,753 persons per square kilometer, placing the area in the top 10% of countrywide locations analyzed by AreaSearch, showing that local land is a highly coveted asset.
The 22.9% expansion in the suburb of Kelvin Grove since the 2021 census surpassed the countrywide average (9.3%), as well as the state, establishing it as a local growth frontrunner. Demographic growth in the locality was mostly propelled by overseas migration, which made up roughly 94.0% of all population increases during recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 regions lacking this information, and for years after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government's SA2 areas, published in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are used. Note that these state-level projections lack age group breakdowns; therefore, when applied, AreaSearch uses proportional growth weightings matching the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age bracket. Looking at future population trends, demographic expansion is projected to exceed the median of national statistical areas, with the suburb of Kelvin Grove expected to grow by 2,075 persons up to 2041 based on compiled SA2-level projections, showing a total increase of 21.1% over the 16 years.
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61 new dwellings have been approved in Kelvin Grove over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That places the area in the 60th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 1 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 27, 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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Based on AreaSearch research into ABS residential building approval counts allocated from statistical area data, Kelvin Grove averages approximately 12 dwellings obtaining development approval annually, with an estimated 61 homes approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 25 so far during FY-26. With an average of 19.6 new residents per year arriving per finished dwelling over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), housing supply is lagging well behind demand, which typically intensifies buyer competition and exerts upward pressure on prices, while new dwellings are built at an average value of $655,000, indicating developers are focusing on high-end properties for the premium market.
Furthermore, $7.8 million in commercial construction approvals were recorded this financial year, highlighting that the area is mostly residential. Recent residential construction consists of 12.0% separate houses and 88.0% multi-unit housing. This shift toward higher density living offers affordable entry points and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This marks a clear departure from the existing housing stock (which currently stands at 31.0% houses), indicating a decline in buildable land and reflecting evolving lifestyles and a demand for more varied, affordable housing. With approximately 375 people per dwelling approval, Kelvin Grove demonstrates a mature market. Future forecasts indicate Kelvin Grove will gain 2,050 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projection). At the current rate of construction, residential supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support rising property values.
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AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kelvin Grove, worth an estimated $425 million. A further 136 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $223.7 billion. 42 are already under construction and 57 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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Local performance is heavily shaped by changes to nearby infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning schemes. AreaSearch has identified a total of 18 projects that are anticipated to affect the area. Major developments include the Herston Quarter Redevelopment, the Brisbane 2032 Games Venue Infrastructure Program, the New Brisbane Stadium (Victoria Park Olympic Stadium), and the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Infrastructure Program, with the list below highlighting the most relevant ones.
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QUT Health and Wellness Precinct
A centerpiece of the QUT Campus Master Plan released in March 2026, this precinct at Kelvin Grove is designed to integrate health teaching, clinical training, and translational research. It serves as a vital link in Brisbane's knowledge corridor, connecting university innovation with the Herston Health Precinct and the Victoria Park Brisbane 2032 Olympic redevelopment. The facility focuses on preventative care, personalized medical technologies, and community-based health services to foster a global hub for biomedical science.
Zaria Residences Kelvin Grove
Boutique collection of 20 luxury apartments in the heart of Kelvin Grove, offering seamless connectivity to QUT campus, Royal Brisbane Hospital, and Brisbane CBD. Features include European appliances, hybrid timber flooring, ducted air-conditioning, and premium finishes. Mix of 6 x 1-bedroom, 7 x 2-bedroom, and 7 x 3-bedroom units across 3-4 storeys. Designed by Push Architecture with completion in early 2025. Provides affordable housing options in inner Brisbane with direct access to parklands.
Herston Quarter Redevelopment
A $1.1 billion health-focused mixed-use precinct transforming the former Royal Childrens Hospital site. The project integrates the STARS public hospital, a heritage-listed core featuring restored student housing (Lady Lamington Towers), and the Spanish Steps public realm. Ongoing construction includes the Herston Private Hospital and Specialist Suites, alongside planned aged care, retirement living, and up to 695 residential dwellings to create a world-class health and innovation hub.
Brisbane 2032 Games Venue Infrastructure Program
A $7.1 billion program overseen by the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) to deliver 17 new and upgraded venues for the Brisbane 2032 Games. Current 2026 milestones include active early works, site mobilizations, and design advancement by principal architects for the 63000-seat Brisbane Stadium and the National Aquatic Centre at Victoria Park. The program is transitioning into early procurement and construction phases, creating a statewide legacy of community and high-performance sporting facilities returned to permanent owners post-Games.
New Brisbane Stadium (Victoria Park Olympic Stadium)
A world-class 63,000-seat multi-purpose stadium (expandable to 70,000 for events) serving as the centerpiece for the Brisbane 2032 Games. Designed by COX Architecture, Hassell, and Azusa Sekkei, the facility features a Queenslander-inspired aesthetic nestled in a natural amphitheatre near Gilchrist Avenue. Early site preparations and civil works commenced following land tenure transfer to GIICA.
Brisbane Showgrounds Sports Precinct Upgrade
A significant redevelopment of the Brisbane Showgrounds (RNA) precinct to deliver 2032 Olympic legacy infrastructure. The project includes an upgrade of the 20,000-seat Main Arena, a new multi-purpose indoor sports centre with basketball and netball courts, gym facilities, and integrated community recreation areas. Early works commenced in late 2025 following the Ekka, transforming the site into the Brisbane Athletes Village before its final conversion to a residential and sporting hub.
Oria Spring Hill
Oria Spring Hill is a 143 apartment residential tower at 447 Gregory Terrace, Spring Hill. The project includes 2, 3 and 4 bedroom residences across 16 levels, with shared wellness and recreation amenities including a rooftop pool and terrace, gym, sauna, steam room, pickleball court, cinema, private dining, games room, music room and dog space. The project is led by Keylin Group with CoStruct as builder and is under construction, with completion expected in early 2027.
One Hundred on Leichhardt
An 18-level mixed-use tower developed by Dibcorp that restores and integrates the heritage-listed Spring Hill Hotel. The project features 119 luxury apartments in 1, 2, and 3-bedroom configurations, cantilevered above the restored hotel facade. Amenities include ground-floor hospitality and retail spaces, commercial levels, and a rooftop wellness retreat with plunge pools, a sauna, and dining facilities. Construction is in the final stages as of early 2026.
5,978 residents of Kelvin Grove are employed, from a labour force of 6,331. Unemployment sits at 5.6%, with participation at 73.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 12,169, about 125% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Kelvin Grove features a highly qualified labor force with a substantial concentration of professional services workers, an unemployment rate of 5.6%, and 0.6% in estimated employment growth over the past year, according to AreaSearch compilations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 5,978 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 1.2% higher than the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.3%, and workforce participation is relatively average (73.6% compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane). According to Census responses, a moderate 24.0% of residents worked from home, although the influence of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions should be taken into account.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The region has a particularly high concentration of workers in accommodation & food, with employment levels reaching 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, construction employs only 4.2% of local workers, which is below the Greater Brisbane figure of 9.0%. With 1.2 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, the area operates as an employment center, hosting more jobs than residents and drawing workers from neighboring areas. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader statistical divisions, during the year leading to March 2026, employment numbers rose by 0.6% and the labor force grew by 2.2%, leading to an unemployment rate increase of 1.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.2% and the labor force expand by 3.4%, with unemployment ticking up by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia from May-25 provide additional context on potential future demand in Kelvin Grove. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been compared to the local employment profile to model potential growth. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary widely across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment distribution of Kelvin Grove suggests local jobs should rise by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kelvin Grove is $1,670 a week (about $87,000 a year), with median personal income at $757 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,203 a year against an average of $78,814. The average runs 45% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The suburb of Kelvin Grove displays a median taxpayer income of $54,203 and an average of $78,814 based on the most recent postcode level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is significantly above the national average, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $60,360 (median) and $87,767 (average) as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census data, household, family and individual incomes all rank moderately in Kelvin Grove, positioning between the 40th and 45th percentiles.
The statistics show the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the most common, containing 30.9% of residents (3,004 people), which closely matches regional levels where 33.3% fall into this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are high, with only 78.5% of income remaining, placing the area in the 39th percentile, while the SEIFA income ranking places the suburb in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kelvin Grove had 3,173 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 31% detached houses and 62% apartments. 21% are owned with a mortgage, 66% rented and 13% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 84% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.6%. 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 dwelling types within Kelvin Grove, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 31.4% houses and 68.6% other options (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other options. Meanwhile, home ownership rates in Kelvin Grove trailed the Brisbane metro average at 13.3%, with the remaining dwellings occupied by people with mortgages (20.9%) or renters (65.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was higher than the Brisbane metro average at $2,000, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $400, compared to Brisbane metro's figures of $1,863 and $380.
On a national level, Kelvin Grove's mortgage payments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kelvin Grove counted 3,173 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,901 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 86% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent 53.1% of all households, consisting of 20.3% couples with children, 21.6% couples without children, and 9.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 46.9%, with single-person households at 31.8% and group households representing 15.1% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
51.7% of adults in Kelvin Grove hold a university qualification, including 31.7% with a bachelor degree and 16.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 91% of areas nationally. A further 10.8% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 4,220 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,141 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 in Kelvin Grove are significantly higher than broader benchmarks, with 51.7% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 25.7% in QLD and 30.4% across Australia. This major educational advantage positions the local population well for knowledge-intensive roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 31.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Vocational studies represent 20.1% of qualifications for residents aged 15+ – consisting of advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (10.8%). Enrolment in education is remarkably high, with 45.3% of residents currently undertaking formal study.
This comprises 26.1% in tertiary studies, 7.0% in secondary school, and 6.0% in primary school.
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Public transport in Kelvin Grove reaches 28 stops on 29 routes, timetabled for about 4,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport research shows 28 active transit stops running within Kelvin Grove, consisting of a variety of bus services. These stops are serviced by 29 separate routes, which provide a combined total of 4,762 weekly passenger journeys. Transport connectivity is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 142 meters from the closest transit point. Being a mostly residential area, the majority of residents travel out of the area for work - driving a car remains the primary mode of travel at 56%, with 21% utilizing buses and 11% walking.
Car ownership averages 0.7 vehicles per household, which is below the regional average. Approximately 24.0% of residents work from home (2021 Census; potentially reflecting COVID-19 circumstances). Average service frequency is 680 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 170 weekly trips for each transit stop.
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77.4% of residents in Kelvin Grove report no long-term health condition. 3.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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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Kelvin Grove exhibits above-average health profiles, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic health conditions, with low rates of common health conditions across both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance rates are exceptionally high at approximately 58% of the total population (5,681 people). This compares to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. The most prevalent health issues in the area are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 10.7 and 6.4% of residents, respectively, whereas 77.4% reported having no medical ailments at all, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
Working-age residents are particularly healthy, showing low rates of chronic conditions. The area has 5.9% of residents aged 65 and over (573 people), which is lower than the 15.1% recorded in Greater Brisbane. Health profiles among seniors are above average, with national rankings generally matching those of the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
42.8% of Kelvin Grove residents were born overseas and 33.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 83% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.3%) and Australian (18.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Kelvin Grove ranks high in cultural diversity, with 33.8% of the local population speaking a non-English language at home and 42.8% born overseas. The primary religion in Kelvin Grove is Christianity, representing 30.3% of the community. However, the most notable overrepresentation is in Buddhism, which is practiced by 4.4% of the population, compared to 2.0% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding ancestry (the country of birth of residents' parents), the three most common groups in Kelvin Grove are English, representing 21.3% of the population, which is considerably lower than the regional average of 26.8%, Australian, representing 18.5%, and Other, representing 14.0%.
In addition, there are notable differences in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds: French is overrepresented at 0.8% of Kelvin Grove (compared to 0.5% regionally), Korean at 1.0% (compared to 0.5%) and Spanish at 0.7% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kelvin Grove is 27, younger than 99% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 55.0% 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 27-year median age in Kelvin Grove is significantly below the Greater Brisbane average of 36, and is also much younger than the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane averages, the 15 - 24 age bracket is highly over-represented (29.5% locally), while the 65 - 74 bracket is under-represented (2.9%). This concentration of residents aged 15 - 24 is well above the national figure of 12.7%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the median age has dropped by 1.2 years from 28 to 27, showing a shift toward a younger demographic.
Specifically, the 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 22.7% to 25.5% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort rose from 27.2% to 29.5%. On the other hand, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 10.4% to 8.7% and the 5 to 14 age group decreased from 9.6% to 8.3%. Population projections for 2041 point to major demographic shifts in Kelvin Grove, with the 25 to 34 age bracket expected to grow steadily, increasing by 403 people (16%) from 2,479 to 2,883.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kelvin Grove
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 5 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 — 19 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,909 at the 2021 Census → 9,724 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 (SAL31500). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.