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Kingaroy has an estimated 10,763 residents, up from 10,266 at the 2021 Census — a change of 497 people, or 4.8%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. That puts 157 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 ABS population releases for the wider region alongside new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Kingaroy has an estimated population of approximately 10,763 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 497 people (4.8%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 10,266 people. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 10,761, calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ERP data release from the ABS (June 2025) plus an additional 53 validated new addresses since the Census date. Such a population level translates to a density ratio of 157 persons per square kilometer, indicating substantial room per individual and capacity for future housing expansion.
The 4.8% growth rate in the suburb of Kingaroy since the census is within 1.8 percentage points of the SA3 area (6.6%), showing competitive growth indicators. Local population gains were primarily driven by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 45.0% of overall increases in recent times, though all indicators, including natural increase and interstate migration, made positive contributions. AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 areas without this coverage, and for any years after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 data are utilized. These state-level projections lack age breakdown statistics; therefore, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Looking ahead at demographic changes, the suburb of Kingaroy is projected to experience population growth above the median of national non-metropolitan regions, with the locality forecast to expand by 1,413 residents by 2041 under combined SA2 projections, representing a total rise of 13.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
138 new dwellings have been approved in Kingaroy over the past five years, an average of 27 a year. That places the area in the 60th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 28 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 93% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 49, 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approval statistics distributed from statistical area data, Kingaroy has averaged approximately 27 annual dwelling approvals, accumulating to an estimated 138 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 45 approvals have been registered. With an average of 3.3 new residents per year for each home constructed over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping supply, which generally drives prices upward and heightens buyer rivalry, while new homes average a development value of $515,000—slightly above regional averages—indicating a focus on higher quality builds.
Commercial approvals have also reached $72.9 million this financial year, pointing to strong local business investment. Relative to Rest of Qld, Kingaroy exhibits 19.0% less new construction per resident, placing it in the 51st percentile of localities analysed nationwide. This also sits below the national benchmark, pointing to the mature state of the area and indicating potential planning constraints. Recent building activity consists of 93.0% detached houses and 7.0% semi-detached or attached residences, maintaining the low-density profile with a focus on stand-alone homes that draw buyers looking for space. Averaging roughly 320 people for each dwelling approval, Kingaroy exhibits the traits of a low-density community. Demographic projections indicate Kingaroy's population will rise by 1,411 residents by 2041 compared to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If current building rates do not accelerate, residential supply may fall behind population expansion, which is likely to escalate buyer competition and support price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kingaroy, worth an estimated $1.71 billion. A further 27 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $7.15 billion. 11 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, energy and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 updates, major construction projects, and planning changes represent some of the most critical factors influencing local performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects likely to affect the region. Notable initiatives include the South Burnett Renewable Energy Hub, the Broadway Hotel Redevelopment, Stage 1 of the Kingaroy Youth Park Redevelopment, and the E.E. Muir and Sons Fertiliser Processing Plant, with the list below highlighting those expected to have the most significance.
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South Burnett Renewable Energy Hub
The South Burnett Renewable Energy Hub is a regional cluster of renewable generation and storage projects centred on the Tarong precinct, around 30 km west of Kingaroy. The hub's flagship project is the 436.5 MW Tarong West Wind Farm, comprising up to 97 Vestas wind turbines (each 4.5 MW, up to 280 metres tall) across about 19,000 hectares of grazing land near Kumbia and Ironpot. The wind farm received state development approval in August 2024 and federal EPBC approval in February 2026, with construction targeted to commence in late 2026 and commercial operation expected from around 2028.Once operating it is expected to power up to 230,000 homes and support around 200 construction jobs and 15 ongoing roles. The wind farm is being developed by RES, with Stanwell holding exclusivity to negotiate a long-term offtake Power Purchase Agreement after transferring its acquisition option to a private investor. The hub also includes the 300 MW / 600 MWh Tarong Battery Energy Storage System (164 Tesla Megapack 2XL units, installed by Yurika), which commenced commercial operations in February 2026, and the operational 40 MW Kingaroy Solar Farm developed and owned by Metlen (formerly Mytilineos), located approximately 1 km east of Kingaroy and completed in 2024. Together the projects support Queensland's Energy Roadmap and the conversion of the Tarong site into a clean energy hub.
Hillview Estate
Hillview Estate is a residential masterplanned community located in Kingaroy. Featuring a mix of modern residential lots, it provides access to essential regional infrastructure including local schools, shopping centres, parks, and sporting facilities.
Kingaroy Youth Park Redevelopment: Stage 1
South Burnett CTC (CTC) is delivering Stage 1 works at the Kingaroy Youth Park precinct on Somerset Street to expand youth, family and homelessness support services. Scope includes a new welcoming reception, community undercover area, chat rooms, amenities, staff offices and landscaping/car parking, replacing the ageing shed beside the skate park. The project is equally funded by the Australian Government's Growing Regions Program and CTC, each contributing 1.98 million AUD, for a total of 3.968 million AUD, with additional support from the Tarong Community Partnership Fund.Local Kingaroy builder Favier Building Industries was awarded the construction tender, with works commencing October 2025. As of February 2026 the subfloor framing and flooring had been completed, with CTC targeting practical completion by 30 June 2026. CTC services continue to operate on site throughout construction.
Broadway Hotel Redevelopment
Demolition of the fire-damaged Broadway Hotel and adjoining structures, and construction of a modern two-storey hotel with ground-floor restaurant/bar and bottle shop, plus 18 short-stay accommodation units on the upper level and on-site parking. Cross-block pedestrian link proposed between Glendon Street and Kingaroy Street.
Taabinga Industrial Estate
Taabinga Industrial Estate comprises a 4.8-hectare undeveloped site designated for medium-impact industrial development[cite: 1]. Managed by Economic Development Queensland, the flat and regular-shaped parcel is positioned adjacent to established manufacturing and engineering precincts 2.7 km south of the Kingaroy CBD[cite: 1]. The site provides strategic regional industrial opportunities tailored for food processing, logistics, and light-to-medium fabrication[cite: 1].
Kingaroy Hospital Redevelopment
The $92.5 million redevelopment of Kingaroy Hospital delivered a state-of-the-art, two-level clinical services building with 66 beds. The project significantly expanded local healthcare capacity, featuring a new emergency department, modern maternity suites, high-tech operating theatres, and enhanced services for dialysis, chemotherapy, and medical imaging. Designed with future flexibility in mind, the facility serves as a vital civic hub for the South Burnett region, reducing the need for patient travel to larger metropolitan centers.
E.E. Muir and Sons Fertiliser Processing Plant
Council-approved addition of a small fertiliser processing and blending facility at the existing E.E. Muir and Sons site. The plant is expected to produce up to 1000 tonnes per year to service local growers and support on-farm productivity, with around 15 ongoing jobs.
Kingaroy Transformation Project
Complete redevelopment of Kingaroy town centre involving road, footpath, water and waste-water infrastructure upgrades. Modern smart country precinct with underground conduits, LED lighting, inclusive accessibility features and economic enabling infrastructure.
5,510 residents of Kingaroy are employed, from a labour force of 5,738. Unemployment sits at 4.0%, with participation at 65.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Kingaroy maintains a balanced labor market featuring a mix of white and blue collar jobs, with a solid representation of essential service sectors, an unemployment rate of just 4.0%, and an estimated job growth of 8.2% over the previous year, according to AreaSearch's compiled statistical area statistics. As of March 2026, 5,510 residents are employed, matching Regional Qld's unemployment rate of 3.9%, and showing a workforce participation rate that is close to Regional Qld's 64.3%. Census data indicates a low 4.4% of residents worked from home, although the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns should be kept in mind.
The primary employment fields for residents are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. The region exhibits notable specialization in manufacturing, where employment shares are 2.6 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, construction is underrepresented, employing 7.3% of the Kingaroy workforce compared to 10.1% across Regional Qld. Although local jobs are available within the region, a significant portion of the working population appears to travel outside the area for employment, based on the ratio of Census working population to local residents. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader statistical zones, employment grew by 8.2% during the 12 months ending March 2026, while the labor force expanded by 5.4%, leading to a 2.5 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. This contrasts with Regional Qld, where employment rose by 0.1%, the labor force grew by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate increased by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand in Kingaroy. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with local workforce patterns to project development trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry forecasts onto the local employment composition suggests Kingaroy's local job count should rise by 5.7% over five years and 12.6% over ten years (note that this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration and excludes local population growth forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kingaroy is $1,244 a week (about $65,000 a year), with median personal income at $663 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,208 a year against an average of $52,518. 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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Taxpayer income levels in the suburb of Kingaroy are below the national average based on combined ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year. The median income for taxpayers in the suburb of Kingaroy is $44,208, and the average income is $52,518, compared to Regional Qld figures of $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $49,230 (median) and $58,484 (average) as of March 2026. Based on the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Kingaroy all sit between the 16th and 21st percentiles nationally.
Looking at income brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the most common, accounting for 28.7% of residents (3,088 people), which is similar to the wider region where 31.7% fall into this bracket. Once housing expenses are paid, 85.6% of income remains, though this sits at only the 19th percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kingaroy had 3,900 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 9% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $260 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,200 a month. Rent absorbs 20.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Kingaroy at the time of the latest Census consisted of 86.0% stand-alone houses and 13.9% other options (such as townhouses, units, and alternative dwellings), compared to Regional Qld's breakdown of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options. Home ownership rates in Kingaroy matched Regional Qld at 33.1%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (28.6%) or rented (38.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly lower than the Regional Qld average at $1,200, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $260, compared to Regional Qld's $1,655 and $345 respectively.
Nationwide, mortgage payments in Kingaroy are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are substantially below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kingaroy counted 3,900 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 77% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up the majority at 65.4% of all households, consisting of 22.9% couples with children, 27.4% couples without children, and 13.7% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 34.6%, with single-person households representing 30.5% and group households making up 4.2% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 people is slightly below the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.5% of adults in Kingaroy hold a university qualification, including 10.7% with a bachelor degree and 2.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 80% of areas nationally. A further 30.6% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,694 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 954 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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The locality displays low rates of higher education, with university qualification levels (14.5%) sitting well below the national average of 30.4%. This presents both a difficulty and a chance for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 39.9% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificate courses (30.6%). Engagement in learning is notably high, with 28.0% of the population enrolled in formal study.
This comprises 11.0% in primary schooling, 8.8% in secondary schooling, and 2.3% enrolled in tertiary courses.
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Getting around Kingaroy means driving: households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.8% of residents in Kingaroy report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 89% of areas nationally. 9.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators show notable difficulties for Kingaroy, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the occurrence of chronic illness across both younger and older cohorts, alongside a very low rate of private health insurance held by roughly 48% of the population (~5,168 people). This compares to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis were the most prevalent health issues in the area, affecting 10.6% and 10.4% of residents, respectively, while 61.8% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
The working-age cohort experiences significant health difficulties, marked by elevated rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 20.9% of the population (2,249 people). Health trends for these older residents show some difficulties, with national performance metrics generally matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Kingaroy is largely Australian-born, at 88.4% of residents, with 5.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (30.1%) and English (30.1%). 4.4% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Kingaroy exhibits lower levels of multicultural representation, with citizens making up 88.5% of the population, 88.4% born in Australia, and 94.3% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion in Kingaroy, representing 54.3% of the community, compared to 52.2% in Regional Qld. In terms of family backgrounds (parents' birthplace), the three largest groups in Kingaroy are Australian at 30.1% of the population, English at 30.1% of the population, and German at 8.6% of the population. There are also notable differences in other heritage groups: Australian Aboriginal residents are highly represented at 4.4% of Kingaroy (compared to 3.9% regionally), while New Zealand heritage is at 0.7% (compared to 0.9%) and Maori heritage is at 0.5% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kingaroy is 38. 27.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 38 years in Kingaroy is slightly below the Regional Qld average of 41, while matching the national median of 38 years. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 15.0% compared to Regional Qld, whereas the 45 - 54 cohort is less common at 10.0%. Post-2021 Census figures show that the 25 to 34 age group increased from 13.6% to 15.0% of the population, while the 5 to 14 group fell from 13.5% to 12.1%. Long-term forecasts for 2041 project significant shifts in Kingaroy's demographics.
Leading this change, the 25 to 34 cohort is expected to increase by 25% (406 people), growing from 1,614 to 2,021. In contrast, the 15 to 24 group is projected to shrink by 128 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kingaroy
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 | Aug 2026 this month all 12 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 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 — 53 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,266 at the 2021 Census → 10,763 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 (SAL31542). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.