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Kippa-Ring has an estimated 9,957 residents, up from 9,745 at the 2021 Census — a change of 212 people, or 2.2%. That puts 1,788 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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Based on analysis of ABS demographic updates for the wider region, alongside newly verified addresses from AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Kippa-Ring has a population estimated at 9,957 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 212 people (2.2%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 9,745 residents. This adjustment is calculated from a resident base of 9,952, estimated by AreaSearch after examining the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus an additional 23 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population size corresponds to a density of 1,787 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical average for locations reviewed by AreaSearch.
Expansion in the area was driven almost entirely by international migration, which acted as the sole source of population gains recently. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this dataset, and for years after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 numbers are used. These state-level forecasts do not segment by age cohorts; consequently, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings matching the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 data) for every age bracket. Looking ahead, population trends suggest growth in the bottom national quartile, with projections indicating an increase of 139 persons by 2041, representing a total rise of 1.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
135 new dwellings have been approved in Kippa-Ring over the past five years, an average of 27 a year. That is 2.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 213, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical areas shows that the suburb of Kippa-Ring averaged approximately 27 residential approvals annually, yielding an estimated 135 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 196 approvals have been registered. As the population has trended downwards recently, the introduction of new dwellings has likely matched local demand, providing buyers with ample options, with new homes constructed at an average cost of $331,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals valued at $23.8 million have been registered during this financial year, demonstrating steady investment in local business infrastructure.
In comparison to Greater Brisbane, the suburb of Kippa-Ring shows a low rate of construction activity, sitting 68.0% below the regional per capita average. This constrained addition of new dwellings typically helps sustain demand and prices for pre-existing properties. This volume is also below the national benchmark, reflecting the established character of the area and indicating possible zoning or planning constraints. Recent approvals consist of 53.0% detached houses and 47.0% medium to high-density dwellings, with an increasing proportion of townhouses and units offering diverse options spanning family residences to compact layouts. This marks a clear shift from the current housing stock, which is 78.0% houses, showing a shrinking supply of vacant development sites alongside changing lifestyles and a need for varied housing types. The area records approximately 511 people for every residential approval, pointing to an established community. Long-term projections indicate that the suburb of Kippa-Ring will add 134 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. With the current pace of construction, new residential supply is expected to easily accommodate this demand, sustaining favorable buyer conditions and potentially supporting expansion beyond these demographic forecasts.
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 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kippa-Ring, worth an estimated $686 million. A further 130 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $38 billion. 49 are already under construction and 58 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and retail. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development initiatives are primary drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has identified a total of 29 projects expected to influence the locality. Key initiatives include the Redcliffe Peninsula Foreshore Masterplan, the Kippa-Ring Innovation Precinct, the Bruce Highway (Brisbane-Gympie) Upgrade from Dohles Rocks Road to Anzac Avenue (Stage 1), and the Humpybong State School Major Upgrade and Modernisation, with the main details provided below.
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Kippa-Ring Train Station Precinct
A transit-oriented development and northern terminus of the Redcliffe Peninsula Line. The precinct features a modern railway station, a bus interchange, park-and-ride facilities for approximately 1,000 vehicles, and dedicated cycling infrastructure. It serves as a key gateway to the Redcliffe Peninsula, integrating with the local commercial core to support long-term urban renewal and transit-oriented growth.
Kippa-Ring Innovation Precinct
The Kippa-Ring Innovation Precinct is a transit-oriented development centered on the Kippa-Ring railway station. Part of the Redcliffe-Kippa-Ring Local Plan, it integrates high-density residential dwellings with commercial and research facilities to create a polycentric city model. As of 2026, the project is being integrated into the new City of Moreton Bay Planning Scheme, which focuses on enhancing density around transport hubs and supporting an innovation ecosystem through co-working spaces and incubator hubs.
Redcliffe Entertainment Centre Upgrade
Strategic assessment and potential redevelopment options for the Redcliffe Entertainment Centre (formerly Redcliffe Cultural Centre). The City of Moreton Bay is evaluating options to either upgrade this venue or develop a new city-wide performing arts centre to enhance cultural infrastructure for the region.
Hornibrook Esplanade Cycleway Stage 2a
Stage 2a extends the Hornibrook Esplanade shared path in Clontarf to improve cycling and pedestrian safety and connectivity along the waterfront, linking to the existing segregated pathway delivered in Stage 1.
Peninsula Private Hospital Redevelopment
A major refurbishment and extension of Peninsula Private Hospital on Brisbane's Redcliffe Peninsula, delivered by Buildcorp for owner NorthWest Healthcare Properties and operator Healthscope. Completed in August 2025, the project added a new ground-floor extension on the southwestern corner of the site housing four new operating theatres with associated recovery rooms, two new procedure rooms, a Central Sterilising Services Department (CSSD), sterile and general storerooms, and back-of-house administration areas. A new five-bed High Dependency Unit (HDU) provides higher-acuity post-operative care, and the existing Medical Ward was refurbished to single-bed rooms with ensuites.External works included a new on-grade car park, upgraded essential services (generator, main switchboard, medical gas systems, stormwater), a new water treatment and pump room, and a new cooling tower. The expansion lifts surgical capacity for the Moreton Bay and North Brisbane region.
Humpybong State School Major Upgrade and Modernisation
Humpybong State School is an established P-6 primary school in Margate, Redcliffe Peninsula, currently operating at close to its maximum enrolment capacity of 873 students. No independently verifiable public record of a distinct large-scale capital works program (new learning blocks, STEM labs, performing arts centre) could be confirmed as of this review. The school is included in Queensland's broader multi-billion dollar annual state school infrastructure investment program, but specific scope, budget and timing details for a named Humpybong upgrade were not located.
Service Station, Retail and Fast Food Restaurant - Elizabeth Avenue, Kippa-Ring
A successful redevelopment of a 1.31-hectare former ten-pin bowling site into a vibrant retail and fast-food hub. The project involved a two-into-three lot subdivision and the introduction of major national brands including Guzman Y Gomez, Slim's Quality Burger, and Fitness Cartel. The development retained the original central building, repurposing it for indoor recreation (gymnasium), while constructing new single-storey drive-thru facilities and retail spaces along the Elizabeth Avenue frontage. The site now features approximately 167 car parking spaces and operates 24/7.
Redcliffe Peninsula Foreshore Masterplan
A comprehensive revitalisation of the 14km Redcliffe Peninsula coastline, currently anchored by the $19.5 million Suttons Beach Pavilion redevelopment. Construction officially commenced in February 2026 following a national design competition won by lahznimmo architects with Plummer and Smith. The new two-storey pavilion features a curved colonnade, rooftop public viewing deck, three hospitality venues, accessible Changing Places facilities, and reinvigorated landscaping. The pavilion is scheduled to open in mid-2027. The broader foreshore masterplan encompasses seawall renewals at Charlish Park and Crockatt Park, upgrades to public spaces, waterfront parks, and improved pedestrian connectivity to future-proof the coastline against coastal hazards while enhancing community activation across nine precincts from Clontarf to Scarborough.The project is co-funded by the City of Moreton Bay and the SEQ City Deal Liveability Fund.
4,560 residents of Kippa-Ring are employed, from a labour force of 4,848. Unemployment sits at 6.0%, with participation at 58.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,501, 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 Kippa-Ring supports a diverse workforce split between professional and industrial roles, with manufacturing and production fields highly represented, an unemployment rate of 6.0%, and a 4.2% expansion in employment over the prior year according to aggregated statistical data. As of March 2026, there are 4,560 employed residents, while the unemployment rate is 1.6% higher than the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%, and workforce participation is low at 58.6% compared to the capital city average of 70.4%. Census figures indicate that a low 10.8% of residents worked from home, though this period was influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The local workforce is heavily concentrated in manufacturing, where employment is 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented at 4.6% compared to the regional average of 8.9%. This largely residential locality appears to have a shortage of local jobs, as shown by comparing the count of Census workers against the resident population. Based on SALM and ABS statistics aggregated across broader areas, the 12 months ending March 2026 saw employment rise by 4.2% while the total labor force grew by 4.9%, resulting in a 0.6 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2%, labor force growth of 3.4%, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future demand patterns. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce profile to estimate future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by industry. Projecting these trends onto the local industry mix suggests employment for residents of the suburb of Kippa-Ring would rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kippa-Ring is $1,297 a week (about $67,000 a year), with median personal income at $625 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,929 a year against an average of $53,273. 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 data from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicates that the median income in the suburb of Kippa-Ring is $46,929, with an average of $53,273. These figures are below the national average and contrast with Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Adjusting for a 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, estimated values as of March 2026 are approximately $52,260 for the median and $59,325 for the average. Census records indicate that household, family, and individual incomes all rank between the 15th and 20th percentiles nationwide.
Income distribution statistics show that 30.9% of the community (3,076 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring regional trends where 33.3% fall within this bracket. Financial pressure from housing is significant, with residents retaining only 81.6% of their income, placing the area in the 18th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kippa-Ring had 3,676 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 2% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,583 a month. Rent absorbs 27.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.2%. 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 last Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Kippa-Ring consisted of 77.5% detached houses and 22.5% alternative dwelling types like semi-detached properties and apartments, compared to Brisbane metro's split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. The rate of outright home ownership was high at 33.2%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 30.7% and rental properties making up 36.2%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,583, which is below the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, while the median weekly rent was $350, compared to $380 in Brisbane metro.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Kippa-Ring are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kippa-Ring counted 3,676 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 28% 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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Families comprise the majority of households at 68.1%, consisting of 25.7% couples with children, 24.6% couples without children, and 16.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for 31.9% of the total, with single occupants making up 28.4% and group households at 3.6%. The median household occupancy is 2.5 people, which is slightly lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.4% of adults in Kippa-Ring hold a university qualification, including 10.0% with a bachelor degree and 1.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 84% of areas nationally. A further 31.2% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 957 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 928 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 presents educational disparities, with university completion rates at 13.4%, which is below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This indicates a clear opportunity for targeted educational support. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 10.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 42.0% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of 10.8% with advanced diplomas and 31.2% with certificates. Engagement in learning is high, with 27.7% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This includes 10.3% attending primary school, 8.8% in high school, and 3.0% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kippa-Ring reaches 41 stops on 38 routes, timetabled for about 2,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport infrastructure consists of 41 active stops in the suburb of Kippa-Ring, providing access to both train and bus services. These stops support 38 different routes, generating 2,662 weekly passenger trips. Access to services is favorable, with residents living an average of 258 meters from their nearest stop. Because of the residential nature of the area, most workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars being the primary mode of travel for 87% of commuters, and trains used by 6%. Dwellings have an average of 1.3 vehicles. A small proportion of 10.8% of residents worked from home, based on the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic conditions.
The average service frequency is 380 daily trips across all routes, which translates to roughly 64 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
58.9% of residents in Kippa-Ring report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 89% of areas nationally. 10.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.5 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 assessments indicate notable challenges within the suburb of Kippa-Ring, based on mortality data and chronic illness rates across young and old demographics, while private health insurance uptake is low at approximately 48% of the population (~4,810 people). This is below the 55.8% recorded across Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most frequently reported conditions, affecting 10.5% and 10.4% of residents, respectively, while 58.9% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. The working-age cohort faces distinct health difficulties with higher rates of chronic illness.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 24.6% of the population (2,449 people), compared to 15.1% across Greater Brisbane. Health profiles for these older residents reveal some challenges, with national rankings generally matching those of the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Kippa-Ring is largely Australian-born, at 77.8% of residents, with 7.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.6%) and Australian (26.9%). 3.2% 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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The suburb of Kippa-Ring has a lower proportion of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 84.9% of the population, 77.8% born in Australia, and 93.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, followed by 50.2% of residents. The most noticeable religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries are English at 30.6%, Australian at 26.9%, and Irish at 8.0%. There are also distinct concentrations of other backgrounds: Maori ancestry accounts for 2.0% of the population (compared to 1.1% regionally), New Zealand ancestry is 1.3% (compared to 1.0%), and Samoan ancestry is 1.0% (compared to 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kippa-Ring is 43. 21.2% 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 43 in the suburb of Kippa-Ring is higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the national median of 38. The 75 - 84 age group represents 9.4% of the population, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort accounts for 8.8%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has increased from 7.6% to 9.4%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 demographic has decreased from 10.1% to 8.8%. Projections for 2041 suggest a shifting demographic landscape. The group aged 75 to 84 is expected to grow by 30% (278 people), increasing from 935 to 1,214.
The combined cohorts aged 65+ will account for 82% of all population growth, highlighting the aging profile of the suburb. In contrast, the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 age groups are projected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kippa-Ring
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Jul 2026 last month all 10 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 Jul 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 — 23 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (9,745 at the 2021 Census → 9,957 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 (SAL31554). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.