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Kelvin Grove has an estimated 9,733 residents, up from 7,909 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,824 people, or 23.1%. 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 5,759 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Kelvin Grove has an estimated resident count of around 9,733, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS population updates with post-Census address validations. This marks an expansion of 1,824 people (23.1%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 7,909 people. The calculation builds upon an ERP figure of 9,710 assessed by AreaSearch from the ABS June 2025 data release, alongside 24 validated new addresses added following the Census date. Consequently, the suburb of Kelvin Grove exhibits a population density of 5,759 persons per square kilometer, placing it among the nation's top 10% densest areas analyzed by AreaSearch and highlighting intense demand for local real estate.
Outperforming both Queensland and the 9.5% nationwide benchmark, the suburb of Kelvin Grove's 23.1% rise since the 2021 census establishes it as a regional growth frontrunner, with incoming overseas migrants accounting for approximately 94.0% of these recent additions. Projections applied by AreaSearch incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling published in 2024 using 2022 as the starting point. Where SA2 coverage is missing or extends beyond 2032, Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts from 2023 (utilizing 2021 base numbers) are integrated. Because those state models omit cohort breakdowns, AreaSearch distributes age bands using proportional weightings drawn from the ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (issued in 2023 from 2022 data). Looking forward, the suburb of Kelvin Grove is slated for population gains above the national median, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to a rise of 2,029 persons by 2041, representing an overall increase of 20.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
54 new dwellings have been approved in Kelvin Grove over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That places the area in the 61st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 1 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 26, 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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Examining ABS building approval statistics across statistical areas, AreaSearch figures show that Kelvin Grove has maintained an annual average of around 10 residential approvals, amounting to an estimated 54 homes across the last 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 26 approvals have been logged. With an average influx of 15 new residents annually for each residence constructed over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), local housing demand heavily outstrips incoming supply, a trend typically fueling price appreciation and buyer competition. Furthermore, incoming residential projects reflect an average value of $745,000, signaling builder focus on upscale developments targeting the premium segment.
In addition, $7.8 million in commercial building permits have been granted during this financial year, underscoring the suburb's predominantly residential character. Of recent dwelling approvals, standalone houses represent 18.0%, whereas medium and high-density formats make up 82.0%. This emphasis on higher-density developments offers accessible entry-level options that cater to first-time buyers, downsizers, and property investors. Indicative of an established urban environment, the neighborhood records approximately 342 people per dwelling approval. Moving forward, projections from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release indicate that Kelvin Grove will expand by 2,006 residents through to 2041. Should construction activity persist at current volumes, residential supply risks trailing behind population gains, which could intensify competition among purchasers and underpin robust property price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kelvin Grove, worth an estimated $475 million. A further 136 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $209.5 billion. 42 are already under construction and 60 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 economic momentum and property trends are strongly shaped by major projects, planning frameworks, and infrastructure delivery. AreaSearch has pinpointed 18 projects expected to influence the surrounding area. Key undertakings include the Herston Quarter Redevelopment, Brisbane 2032 Games Venue Infrastructure Program, New Brisbane Stadium (Victoria Park Olympic Stadium), and Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Infrastructure Program, with significant initiatives outlined below.
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QUT Health and Wellness Precinct
The QUT Health and Wellness Precinct is a major institutional development proposed by Queensland University of Technology at its Kelvin Grove campus. Designed as a centrepiece of QUT's Campus Master Plan, the precinct will integrate advanced health research, clinical teaching, and translational biotechnology labs with proximity to the Herston Health Precinct. The project is currently in the strategic master planning and preliminary design stage targeting completion by 2032.
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.
Brisbane Advanced Research Centre
The Brisbane Advanced Research Centre (BARC) is an approved seven-storey life sciences, biotechnology, and medical technology facility spanning approximately 11,700 square metres of gross floor area. Designed by Blight Rayner and developed by Silverstone Developments within the Herston Health Precinct, the development incorporates PC2-capable laboratories, educational suites, retail tenancy, and an auditorium.
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.
5,990 residents of Kelvin Grove are employed, from a labour force of 6,342. Unemployment sits at 5.6%, with participation at 73.4%. 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 12,177, 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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Workforce data aggregated by AreaSearch from statistical area collections shows Kelvin Grove supported by a highly qualified labor pool, notable professional service employment, an unemployment rate of 5.6%, and an estimated job expansion of 0.7% over the prior year. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 5,990, while local unemployment sat 1.2% higher than the 4.3% reported for Greater Brisbane, alongside an active labor participation rate of 73.4% versus 70.1% across the broader metro. Census records revealed that a moderate 24.0% of local workers performed their duties from home, though figures reflect the context of Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment fields for the local workforce comprise health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. There is a pronounced local concentration in accommodation & food, where employment rates reach 1.8 times the regional benchmark. In contrast, construction represents only 4.2% of local workers compared to 9.0% regionally. At the Census, Kelvin Grove accommodated 1.2 workers for every resident, functioning as a vibrant employment node that provides more jobs than it has resident workers and attracts commuters from adjacent districts. According to AreaSearch evaluations of aggregated ABS and SALM metrics over the 12-month timeframe, local jobs grew by 0.7% against a 2.2% increase in the total workforce, pushing the jobless rate up by 1.5 percentage points. Throughout the same window, Greater Brisbane saw jobs lift by 3.2% alongside a 3.4% rise in the labor pool, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Further context regarding potential labor needs stems from Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26. These five and ten-year industry projections, mapped across Kelvin Grove's workforce composition, indicate potential paths of growth. While aggregate national employment is modeled to rise 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, trajectories vary notably by sector. Applying these industry weightings to Kelvin Grove's local employment base suggests job increases of 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years (note that this represents a straightforward proportional extrapolation provided for illustrative purposes without factoring in 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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Aggregated ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 reveal that taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Kelvin Grove rank at a very high tier across Australia. Taxpayers in the suburb of Kelvin Grove record a median income of $54,203 and an average income of $78,814, relative to Greater Brisbane benchmarks of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Adjusted for an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $60,360 for the median and $87,767 for the average as of March 2026. Across Census 2021 metrics, personal, family, and household earnings occupy moderate positions between the 40th and 45th percentiles.
In terms of earnings brackets, the single largest cohort comprises 30.9% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (3,007 residents), aligning closely with the 33.3% share seen regionally. Residents face intense housing affordability constraints, retaining only 78.5% of income after shelter costs (placing at the 39th percentile), while the area occupies the 7th decile on the SEIFA income index.
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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According to the latest Census, the residential landscape of Kelvin Grove consisted of 31.4% standalone houses alongside 68.6% other dwellings such as apartments, townhouses, and attached properties, contrasting with Brisbane metro where 73.5% were houses and 26.5% were other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Kelvin Grove was comparatively low at 13.3%, while remaining households held a mortgage (20.9%) or rented their home (65.8%). The typical monthly mortgage commitment stood at $2,000, higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, while the median weekly rental cost was $400 compared to $380 metro-wide.
Across Australia, Kelvin Grove's mortgage outlays exceed the national median of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the $375 national benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kelvin Grove counted 3,173 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,905 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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Families constitute 53.1% of local living arrangements, with couples without children representing 21.6%, couples with children making up 20.3%, and single parent families accounting for 9.0%. Non-family dwellings comprise the other 46.9%, consisting of single-person households at 31.8% and shared group households at 15.1%. With a median of 2.3 people per residence, household density is below the Greater Brisbane benchmark 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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Academic credentials in Kelvin Grove rank exceptionally high compared to wider regions, as 51.7% of residents aged 15+ hold tertiary degrees, well above the 25.7% recorded in QLD and 30.4% across Australia. This educational depth offers significant advantages for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees form the primary qualification at 31.7%, complemented by postgraduate qualifications (16.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). In addition, technical and vocational training accounts for 20.1% among residents aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (10.8%). Engagement in formal study is exceptionally prevalent, with 45.3% of the population actively pursuing education.
This includes 26.1% attending university or higher education, 7.0% enrolled in secondary schools, and 6.0% participating in primary education.
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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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, Kelvin Grove achieves favorable health standings, characterized by a low incidence of common medical conditions across both younger and older demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is remarkably high, encompassing approximately 58% of all residents (5,686 people), outperforming the 55.8% proportion seen across Greater Brisbane. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health concerns locally, reported by 6.4% and 10.7% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 77.4% of the population indicated an absence of chronic medical conditions, outperforming the Greater Brisbane figure of 69.2%.
Working-age adults display strong general vitality with minimal chronic illness. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 5.5% of the local community (535 people), below the 15.0% proportion across Greater Brisbane. Senior residents experience above-average health metrics, aligning with broader national benchmarks.
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 exhibits a rich multicultural profile, with 42.8% of the community born abroad and 33.8% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity stands as the leading religious affiliation, held by 30.3% of local residents. Buddhism shows a particularly prominent concentration, practiced by 4.4% of the local population compared to 2.0% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding parental lineage, the three most frequently reported ancestral backgrounds in Kelvin Grove are English at 21.3% (below the 26.8% regional proportion), Australian at 18.5%, and Other at 14.0%. Several other cultural heritages show above-average representation, including Korean at 1.0% (against 0.5% regionally), French at 0.8% (against 0.5%), and Spanish at 0.7% (against 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kelvin Grove is 26, younger than 99% of areas nationally. That is 2 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 56.4% 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 demographic structure of Kelvin Grove is heavily weighted toward individuals in pre-family stages of life. According to AreaSearch August 2026 modeling, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 40.6% of the population compared to 30.6% across Greater Brisbane, whereas retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) account for only 5.5%, notably below the 15.0% regional level. AreaSearch calculates a median age of 26 as at August 2026, decreasing from 28 at the 2021 Census, which sits 10 years younger than Greater Brisbane's 36 and well beneath the nationwide median of 38 recorded at the same Census.
Among broad segments, young to middle aged adults experienced the most pronounced change since the Census, rising from 36.8% to an estimated 40.6%. By 2041, middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) are projected to record the largest numerical increase, adding 576 people (43%) to reach 1,919, while retiree and elderly cohorts will register the fastest proportional surge, growing 67% to 896 residents.
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 Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 24 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,909 at the 2021 Census → 9,733 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL31500). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.