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Kings Beach has an estimated 3,063 residents. That puts 4,504 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 assessments of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region, combined with new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Kings Beach has an estimated population of approximately 3,063 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 21 people (0.7%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 3,042 residents. The shift is calculated from a resident population of 3,035, estimated by AreaSearch following analysis of the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) along with an additional 84 validated new addresses since the Census.
This population level corresponds to a density ratio of 4,504 persons per square kilometer, placing the area within the top 10% of national locations analyzed by AreaSearch, highlighting local land as a highly coveted resource. Population expansion in the area was almost exclusively driven by overseas migration, which served as the sole source of population increases in recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this data, and for any years after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government for SA2 areas, published in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are utilized. These state-level projections do not outline age group breakdowns; consequently, where they are used, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings matching the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Reflecting these anticipated demographic transitions, a major population rise in the top quartile of non-metropolitan locations nationwide is projected, with the area expected to grow by 1,019 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2-level projections, representing a total increase of 32.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
130 new dwellings have been approved in Kings Beach over the past five years, an average of 26 a year. That is 8.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 59, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approvals, distributed from statistical area data, indicate that the suburb of Kings Beach has averaged about 26 new homes approved annually, amounting to an estimated 130 homes over the preceding 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 55 approvals have been documented. Because the area has undergone population decline, housing supply has remained sufficient to meet demand, yielding a balanced market with healthy buyer options, while new properties carry an average construction value of $993,000, indicating that developers are focusing on upmarket projects in the premium sector.
Furthermore, commercial approvals worth $4.4 million have been registered this financial year, illustrating that the area remains primarily residential. Compared to the Rest of Qld, the suburb of Kings Beach shows roughly two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person, placing it in the 63rd percentile of locations evaluated across the country. Recent construction is composed of 9.0% detached houses and 91.0% medium and high-density housing. This movement toward denser options provides accessible price points for buyers and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. The area has roughly 234 people per dwelling approval, showing a low density market. Looking forward, the suburb of Kings Beach is projected to add 991 residents by 2041 (starting from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Building activity is keeping a moderate pace relative to estimated growth, though buyers might face rising competition as the population expands.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Kings Beach, worth an estimated $15 million. A further 77 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.56 billion. 31 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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, major project activity, and urban planning decisions significantly shape an area's economic path. AreaSearch has identified 8 key projects poised to impact the locality. Prominent projects include the Caloundra Centre Activation Project, the Caloundra Centre Activation Project - Community and Creative Hub, the Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade (CTCU), and BIANCO Caloundra, with details provided below on the most significant works.
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Caloundra Centre Activation Project
Caloundra Centre Activation Project is the Sunshine Coast Council's long term initiative to deliver the 2017 Caloundra Centre Master Plan. The program revitalises the city heart through a connected creative and civic precinct linking The Events Centre, a new district library, a new regional gallery, a new town square and upgraded streetscapes through to Bulcock Beach. The transformed Library+ Caloundra opened in September 2025 in the former council administration building, designed by Wilson Architects. Hutchinson Builders was appointed in April 2026 to demolish the former building at 77 Bulcock Street as the first stage of the new town square.Detailed design of the 12.8 million dollar town square, led by consultant Urbis, is targeting construction start in mid 2026 and completion by mid 2027. The new Sunshine Coast Regional Gallery, with concept design by ARM Architecture, will replace the current 25 year old gallery and was the subject of a design competition launched in 2025. Outcomes include enhanced pedestrian links, expanded green space at Felicity Park and Bill Venardos Park, and revitalised public realm along Omrah and Otranto avenues.
Moffat Beach Seawall Reconstruction Project
The project involves reconstructing the damaged seawall at Moffat Beach to protect parklands, pathways, roads, and facilities from climate change impacts. It aims to retain Norfolk pine trees, minimize loss of beach and parkland, improve drainage, and enhance access.
Caloundra Centre Activation Project - Community and Creative Hub
Sunshine Coast Council's Caloundra Centre Activation Project is delivering a connected civic, cultural and public space precinct linking The Events Centre, Library+ Caloundra, the future town square, Caloundra Regional Gallery, Bulcock Street and Bulcock Beach. The Community and Creative Hub includes the new town square at Bulcock Street and Otranto Avenue, greener public spaces, improved lighting, pedestrian links, streetscape works on Omrah and Otranto avenues, and upgrades around Felicity Park and Bill Venardos Park. Library+ Caloundra opened in September 2025, and early works for the town square site at 77 Bulcock Street commenced in April 2026.
Holiday Inn & Suites Caloundra Sunshine Coast
A 12-storey international hotel development featuring 160 rooms and suites, including 33 one and two-bedroom suites. The project marks the first international hotel brand in Caloundra and includes ground-level retail, a 210-seat all-day dining restaurant, rooftop restaurant and sky bar, fitness centre, and an outdoor pool. Developed by Felix Capital in partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts, it is a key piece of infrastructure supporting the region's growth toward the 2032 Olympic Games.
Ascend Kings Beach
A boutique collection of 24 meticulously designed apartments (23 three-bedroom and 1 one-bedroom) offering high-end finishes, ocean views, and resort-style amenities, including a private pool, BBQ area, and on-site gym, located near Kings Beach amenities and the Caloundra CBD.
Solara Kings Beach
Solara Kings Beach is a seven level boutique apartment building delivering 23 oversized three and four bedroom residences and skyhomes at 19-21 Verney Street, Kings Beach. Developed by Citimax Property Group and designed by Angelo Patrick Architects, the project offers large floor plans, generous balconies, and high end coastal interiors with resort style amenities including a pool, gym, dining pavilion, BBQ area and dog wash. Following Sunshine Coast Council approval in late 2024 and a subsequent planning appeal over tree protection conditions, construction has now commenced, with completion targeted from 2027.Apartments are being marketed as premium downsizer and owner occupier product with strong ocean views and proximity to the Kings Beach esplanade and Caloundra town centre.
Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade (CTCU)
A 1.6 km road upgrade and new extension delivered in two sections to improve access into Caloundra CBD. Section 1 (Omrah Ave to Arthur St) by Sunshine Coast Council will duplicate lanes and upgrade key intersections with new active transport paths. Section 2 (Third Ave extension to Nicklin Way) by Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads delivers a new 4-way signalised intersection at Nicklin Way, four lanes to Arthur St, compliant crossings, an underpass at West Terrace and separated bike/pedestrian paths.Final design was confirmed in May 2025. A construction tender was released in March 2026. Subject to EPBC Act approvals and contractor appointment, construction is anticipated to begin mid-2026 with completion targeted for early 2028.
Sunset Caloundra
An exclusive collection of 36 high-end one, two, and three-bedroom apartments situated on a hillside site in Caloundra, offering panoramic sea and Glasshouse Mountain views. The seven-level building, designed by MAS Architecture Studio, features sophisticated interiors and communal amenities like a pool and BBQ area. Construction is being undertaken by AKAM Constructions and is scheduled to be completed in late 2026.
1,468 residents of Kings Beach are employed, from a labour force of 1,569. Unemployment sits at 6.4%, with participation at 55.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,605, about 85% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Kings Beach has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.4%, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, there are 1,468 employed residents, while the unemployment rate is 2.5% higher than the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%, and participation in the labor force is significantly lower (55.5% versus Regional Qld's 64.3%). Census data shows that a moderate 18.4% of residents worked from home, although the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be noted. Employment among local residents is heavily concentrated in health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and construction.
The area shows a particularly strong concentration in health care & social assistance, employing residents at 1.2 times the regional rate. On the other hand, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented at 1.2% compared to the regional average of 4.5%. This mostly residential community seems to present few local jobs, as shown by the comparison of Census working population to resident population. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, aggregated from broader statistical regions, during the 12 months leading to March 2026, labor force numbers contracted by 2.8% and employment fell by 3.9%, resulting in a 1.0 percentage point increase in unemployment. In comparison, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% increase in employment, a 0.3% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide additional context for potential future trends in the suburb of Kings Beach. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce profile to estimate future trends. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry-specific forecasts onto the local employment structure suggest that local employment would grow by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% 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 Kings Beach is $1,266 a week (about $66,000 a year), with median personal income at $789 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,066 a year against an average of $66,476. 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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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode level ATO statistics published for the 2023 financial year, the suburb of Kings Beach recorded a median taxpayer income of $52,066 and an average taxpayer income of $66,476. This stands slightly below the national average and compares to figures of $53,146 and $66,593 across Regional Qld, respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be approximately $57,981 (median) and $74,028 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes are positioned at the 18th percentile, whereas personal incomes rank higher at the 47th percentile.
Income data indicates that 28.6% of the population (876 individuals) earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is similar to the region where 31.7% fall into this bracket. Affordability pressures for housing are high, with only 81.9% of income remaining, placing the area in the 16th percentile, while the SEIFA income rank for the area is in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kings Beach had 1,524 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 6% detached houses and 93% apartments. 17% are owned with a mortgage, 46% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 29.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling types in the suburb of Kings Beach, recorded at the latest Census, consisted of 5.8% houses and 94.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, and alternative homes), compared to Regional Qld where houses made up 76.4% and other dwellings accounted for 23.6%. At the same time, the home ownership rate in the suburb of Kings Beach stood significantly above the Regional Qld rate at 37.1%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (16.7%) or rented (46.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was lower than the Regional Qld average at $1,517, while the median weekly rent was $370, compared to Regional Qld averages of $1,655 and $345, respectively.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Kings Beach are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents are below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kings Beach counted 1,524 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 1.8 people each. 9% are couples with children, fewer than in 98% of areas nationally, against 36% couples without children. 40% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the majority at 54.5% of all households, consisting of 8.9% couples with children, 35.9% couples without children, and 8.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 45.5%, with lone person households at 40.1% and group households representing 5.1% of the total. The median household size of 1.8 people is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.0% of adults in Kings Beach hold a university qualification, including 19.6% with a bachelor degree and 5.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 89% of areas nationally. A further 24.8% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The educational profile of the area is distinct within the region, with university qualification rates (28.0% of residents aged 15+) exceeding both the Rest of Qld average of 20.6% and the SA3 area average of 23.6%, showing the community's focus on tertiary education. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (5.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational and technical credentials are also highly represented, with 37.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications – consisting of advanced diplomas (12.3%) and certificates (24.8%). School and higher education enrollment accounts for 19.1% of the local population.
This is made up of 4.8% in primary school, 4.7% in high school, and 4.5% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Kings Beach means driving: households keep an average of 0.8 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analysis identifies 4 active transport stops in the suburb of Kings Beach, consisting of various bus options. These stops are served by 2 separate routes, facilitating a total of 601 weekly passenger journeys. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 234 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, the majority of working residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 89%, while 4% of commuters walk. Average vehicle ownership stands at 0.8 per dwelling, which is below the regional average.
A total of 18.4% of residents work from home (based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions). Average service frequency stands at 85 runs per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 150 weekly trips for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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63.0% of residents in Kings Beach report no long-term health condition. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 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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The suburb of Kings Beach shows positive health statistics, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic health conditions, with low rates of common health issues in both youth and older demographic segments, and private health coverage slightly exceeding the average SA2 area at approximately 54% of the population (~1,639 people). The most prevalent health issues in the area are arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 10.6 and 8.9% of residents, respectively, while 63.0% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. The working-age cohort faces notable health difficulties, with higher rates of chronic conditions.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 28.9% of the local population (885 people), which is higher than the 20.4% recorded in Regional Qld. Health indicators among older residents are strong, with national rankings higher than those of the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Kings Beach is largely Australian-born, at 76.4% of residents, with 8.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.3%) and Australian (21.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Kings Beach is close to the regional average for cultural diversity, with 82.4% of residents holding citizenship, 76.4% born in Australia, and 91.3% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 51.4% of the population. The most visible overrepresentation is in the Other religious category, which represents 1.3% of local residents, compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (parental country of birth), the top three groups represented in the suburb of Kings Beach are English, representing 33.3% of the population, Australian, representing 21.1% of the population (which is lower than the regional average of 26.5%), and Irish, representing 11.3% of the population.
There are also clear differences in other ethnic groups: Scottish ancestry is overrepresented at 10.4% (compared to 7.8% regionally), Welsh at 1.0% (compared to 0.5% regionally), and German at 5.5% (compared to 4.7% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kings Beach is 52, older than 95% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 23.5% 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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With a median age of 52, the suburb of Kings Beach is significantly older than the Regional Qld median of 41 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age group is highly represented at 18.0% compared to Regional Qld, while the 5 - 14 group is less common at 5.3%. The concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 is well above the national level of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, younger arrivals have lowered the median age by 1.1 years to 52. Specifically, the 25 to 34 age bracket increased from 12.3% to 15.2% of the population.
In contrast, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 18.4% to 17.0%, and the 65 to 74 cohort declined from 19.4% to 18.0%. Projections for 2041 indicate notable demographic shifts for the suburb of Kings Beach, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to grow the fastest at 50%, adding 233 residents to reach 699.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kings Beach
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 | Oct 2025 10 months ago all 1 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 Oct 2025. | ||
| 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 — 84 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,042 at the 2021 Census → 3,063 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 (SAL31543). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.