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Logan Central has an estimated 6,429 residents, up from 6,210 at the 2021 Census — a change of 219 people, or 3.5%. That puts 2,248 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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Logan Central has an estimated population of approximately 6,429 as of May 2026, according to analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region and new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census. Compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 6,210 people, this represents an expansion of 219 people (3.5%). The figure is calculated from a resident population of 6,418, which was estimated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP data release from June 2025 alongside address verification since the Census. This population level translates to a density of 2,247 persons per square kilometer, a ratio exceeding the average for national areas evaluated by AreaSearch.
Recent population growth in the suburb of Logan Central was mostly fueled by net overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 70.0% of the overall population gains. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are used by AreaSearch for each SA2 area. For periods after 2032 or for locations not represented in that dataset, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (utilizing 2021 data) are substituted. Because age splits are omitted in the state-level projections, AreaSearch redistributes growth across age cohorts using weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which are based on 2022 data. Looking at future demographic shifts, the suburb of Logan Central is projected to experience growth in line with the lower quartile of statistical areas nationwide, with combined SA2 projections indicating a rise of 254 persons by 2041, representing a total increase of 3.8% over the 16 years.
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43 new dwellings have been approved in Logan Central over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 1.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 7, broadly in line with 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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Logan Central has averaged about 8 new home approvals per year, summing to approximately 43 dwellings over the last 5 financial years, based on building approval data allocated from statistical areas by AreaSearch. In FY-26 so far, 7 approvals have been logged. The local market appears well-balanced with a ratio of 1.2 people moving to the area for every finished dwelling over the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25. However, this demand has heightened to 8.2 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, pointing to rising popularity and a potential shortage of homes.
Newly approved residences carry an average building cost of $279,000. Additionally, commercial development shows strong momentum, with $44.6 million in approvals recorded during the current financial year. Construction activity in Logan Central is minimal compared to regional trends, sitting 52.0% below the Greater Brisbane average per person. This restricted flow of new builds generally underpins demand and supports pricing for established properties. This rate is also below the nationwide average, indicating a mature market and potential planning barriers. Recent building activity is split equally between 50.0% detached houses and 50.0% attached dwellings. This shift toward higher-density options offers affordable entry points and attracts buyers looking to downsize, investors, and first-time buyers. This marks a clear departure from the current housing mix, where houses make up 69.0% of the stock, illustrating a scarcity of developable land, evolving lifestyle preferences, and the demand for more diverse, cost-effective housing. With approximately 752 people per approved dwelling, the local market is highly mature. Estimates from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update indicate that Logan Central is set to add 243 residents by 2041. Under current building patterns, the incoming supply of housing is expected to satisfy demand, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially supporting growth that outpaces current projections.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Logan Central, worth an estimated $6.93 billion. A further 69 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $19 billion. 18 are already under construction and 27 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development 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 updates, planning schemes, and major developments have a significant impact on neighborhood performance. AreaSearch has identified 24 active projects expected to influence the local area, including the Loganlea Station Relocation, the Logan Central Plaza Residential Development, the Slacks Creek Recovery Plan, and the Meadowbrook Shopping Centre Expansion, with the main projects detailed below.
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Loganlea Station Relocation
Relocation of Loganlea station approximately 500m south of its current location to improve connectivity with the Logan Hospital, TAFE Queensland Loganlea campus, and Loganlea State High School. The project includes a new pedestrian footbridge, two new platforms with four-track capacity, a new station building, and an expanded park 'n' ride facility.
Slacks Creek Recovery Plan
Long-term Logan City Council program restoring the Slacks Creek catchment through riparian rehabilitation, flood resilience improvements, wetland construction, fish passage, water quality initiatives, public open space upgrades and community activation. More than 90,000 native plants have been established along 2.5 km of creek corridor, with ongoing works continuing through the 2023-2028 implementation program.
Logan Indoor Sports Centre
AUD 142.1 million Olympic-standard multi-purpose indoor sports centre being delivered on the old Logan PCYC site at Logan Central as a venue for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The facility will feature nine indoor courts across two halls with capacity for 7,000 spectators, supporting basketball, netball, volleyball, futsal, handball, wheelchair rugby, sitting volleyball, wheelchair basketball, badminton, fencing, table tennis, and taekwondo. Demolition of the former PCYC structures began in early 2026 to clear the site for construction, which is expected to run from 2026 to 2028.The project is part of the AUD 7.1 billion Games Venues Infrastructure Program, jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments and delivered by the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA), with Logan City Council to become the venue owner and operator.
Meadowbrook Shopping Centre Expansion
Proposed expansion of Meadowbrook Shopping Centre to support the growing Logan Health and Education precinct. The concept includes additional retail tenancies and complementary health and medical services integrated with the wider Meadowbrook revitalisation program. As of 2026, the surrounding Loganlea-Meadowbrook precinct is progressing through major government-led infrastructure upgrades, however no confirmed construction commencement for the shopping centre expansion has been identified.
Logan Central Plaza Residential Development
Mixed-use urban renewal concept focused on intensifying the Logan Central town centre around Logan Central Plaza with up to approximately 450 apartments above or adjacent to retail and community uses. Council's Logan Central Master Plan supports higher density and mixed use outcomes in the town centre core. As of this record, there is no publicly available development application for a 450-dwelling scheme at the Plaza site, with recent development activity limited to tenancy works and food/retail fitouts.The project remains at the planning/precinct-enabling stage pending a proponent-led development application.
Woodridge Train Station Precinct Upgrade
The Woodridge station precinct is being upgraded as part of the $5.75 billion Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail (LGC) project to improve accessibility, safety and customer experience. The updated design elevates the station, providing street-level public access across the rail corridor. Key works include new lifts and stairs to elevated platforms, a consolidated park and ride on Railway Parade, removal of the Trinder Crossing level crossing between Railway Parade and Station Road, a new road-over-rail bridge at Acacia Road, and improved walking and cycling connections.The major rail works package is being delivered by the ActivUs Alliance (CPB Contractors, UGL, Acciona, SMEC and WSP) in partnership with TMR and Queensland Rail. Major construction commenced in early 2026.
Logan Central Implementation Plan 2024-2029
The Logan Central Implementation Plan 2024-2029 outlines priority projects, policies and programs to advance the Logan Central Master Plan vision. Updated from the 2019 edition to reflect progress and new place-making priorities, the plan focuses on actions under six Urban Design Framework principles: People Focused, Responsive, Connected, Resilient, Distinctive, and Embracing Nature. Initiatives span mixed-use development, transport connectivity, commercial precincts, community facilities and civic improvements, aiming to revitalise Logan Central as a key regional hub.
Logan Central Civic and Community Precinct
A long-term civic renewal program transforming Logan Central into a vibrant cultural heart. Governed by the updated Logan Central Implementation Plan (2023-2028), it delivers key place-based upgrades including the Croydon Road streetscape transformation into a shared pedestrian zone and the Logan Gardens Shared Parkway to improve recreation, active transport, and parklands connectivity.
2,010 residents of Logan Central are employed, from a labour force of 2,540. Unemployment sits at 20.9%, with participation at 50.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.6% 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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Logan Central features a workforce distributed between white and blue-collar occupations, with strong representation in the industrial and manufacturing sectors, and an unemployment rate of 20.9% derived from AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, 2,010 residents are employed. The jobless rate is 16.5% higher than the 4.3% recorded in Greater Brisbane, suggesting potential for labor market improvement, while workforce participation is notably lower at 50.1% compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane. Census data indicates that a minor 5.6% of working residents operated from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for residents are manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The local workforce is heavily specialized in manufacturing, representing 2.5 times the regional proportion. On the other hand, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for 2.6% compared to the regional benchmark of 8.9%. Although local jobs are available, comparisons between the Census working population and local resident numbers indicate that many workers travel outside the area for employment. Analysis conducted by AreaSearch, using data from SALM and ABS that were combined from larger statistical regions, shows that during the 12 months leading up to March 2026, the labour force in Logan Central shrank by 2.6%, employment fell by 4.6%, and unemployment climbed by 1.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.2% and labour force growth of 3.4%, with unemployment increasing by 0.1 percentage points. Forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 provide additional perspective on anticipated job demand in Logan Central. These estimates span five and ten year horizons and have been overlaid onto the local employment structure to project potential expansion trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry-level projections are applied to Logan Central’s current employment composition, the area is expected to see employment rise by 5.6% over five years and 12.3% over ten years. It is important to note that this approach uses a basic weighting method for illustrative purposes only and does not incorporate local population projections.
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Median household income in Logan Central is $1,013 a week (about $53,000 a year), with median personal income at $475 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $40,474 a year against an average of $43,536. 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 the latest ATO postcode-level data for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in Logan Central earn a median income of $40,474 and an average of $43,536. This is below the national average and compares to a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current income estimates as of March 2026 would be roughly $45,072 for the median and $48,482 for the average. According to 2021 Census data, household, family, and individual incomes in the area sit between the 2nd and 3rd percentiles across Australia.
The most common weekly income bracket is $800 - 1,499, containing 30.9% of taxpayers (1,986 residents), which contrasts with the broader region where 33.3% earn between $1,500 - 2,999. Housing affordability is a significant concern, with residents retaining only 77.1% of their income, placing the area in the 3rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Logan Central had 1,946 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 69% detached houses and 23% apartments. 17% are owned with a mortgage, 64% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $280 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 27.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in Logan Central consisted of 68.9% detached houses and 31.1% other options like townhouses and apartments, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings across the Brisbane metro area. Home ownership rates in the area were lower than metropolitan averages at 18.5%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with mortgages (17.4%) or tenants (64.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,300, which is lower than the Brisbane metro median of $1,863, while the median weekly rent was $280, compared to the metropolitan median of $380.
Locally, mortgage costs are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also beneath the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Logan Central counted 1,946 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 15% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 66.1% of local households, which includes 27.3% couples with children, 15.1% couples without children, and 21.2% single-parent households. The remaining 33.9% are non-family households, consisting of lone-person households at 29.0% and group households at 4.9%. The median household size is 2.9 individuals, exceeding the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
8.3% of adults in Logan Central hold a university qualification, including 5.9% with a bachelor degree and 1.6% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 91% of areas nationally. A further 27.8% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 2,155 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 898 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment in the area presents challenges, as university graduation rates stand at 8.3%, well below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This gap offers an opportunity for focused educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees are most common at 5.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 1.6% and graduate diplomas at 0.8%. Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 36.3% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.5%) and certificates (27.8%). There is strong participation in study, with 38.4% of local residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This population includes 13.7% in primary school, 12.3% in secondary school, and 3.2% in higher education.
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Public transport in Logan Central reaches 30 stops on 27 routes, timetabled for about 2,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 options in Logan Central include 30 active passenger stops, comprising both rail and bus facilities. These stops are serviced by 27 distinct routes, which provide a total of 2,522 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is favorable, with residents living an average of 205 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 85%, followed by train travel at 6%. Households average 1.1 vehicles, which is lower than the regional average.
A small 5.6% of residents worked from home, based on 2021 Census data collected during the pandemic. Service frequency across all local routes averages 360 trips per day, which translates to approximately 84 weekly trips for each individual stop.
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67.3% of residents in Logan Central report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 91% of areas nationally. 9.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 44.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.0 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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Analysis of mortality rates and chronic illness prevalence by AreaSearch highlights significant health difficulties in Logan Central, affecting both younger and older residents, while the level of private health insurance is notably low, covering roughly 44% of the population (~2,858 people). This compares to a coverage rate of 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common medical issues, affecting 9.7% and 9.0% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 67.3% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
The working-age cohort experiences elevated rates of chronic illness, and 14.4% of the population (925 people) is aged 65 and over. Senior health outcomes show some challenges, with national rankings generally matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
46.7% of Logan Central residents were born overseas and 41.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 86% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (20.1%) and Australian (16.7%). 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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Logan Central displays high levels of multiculturalism, with 41.5% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 46.7% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 49.9% of the population. The most prominent religious variance is Islam, which accounts for 12.0% of residents, a proportion far exceeding the Greater Brisbane average of 2.0%. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' place of birth, the top three heritages are Other at 29.8% (well above the regional average of 9.4%), English at 20.1% (below the regional average of 26.8%), and Australian at 16.7% (below the regional average of 23.2%).
Other specific ethnicities show distinct representation, with Samoan backgrounds making up 4.8% of the population (compared to 0.9% regionally), Maori at 3.2% (compared to 1.1% regionally), and New Zealand ancestry at 1.1% (compared to 1.0% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Logan Central is 32, younger than 90% of areas nationally. 31.8% 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 32 years in Logan Central is younger than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 and the national median of 38. Compared to the wider Brisbane area, there is a higher share of residents aged 15 - 24 (18.0%) and a lower share aged 35 - 44 (12.4%). The proportion of 15 - 24 year-olds is also higher than the national figure of 12.7%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 15.8% to 18.0%, and the 75 to 84 cohort has risen from 3.7% to 5.2%, whereas the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 16.5% to 14.2%.
Demographic projections indicate the age profile will change by 2041, with the 85+ cohort expected to grow by 149 people (179%), rising from 83 to 233. The combined 65+ age brackets are projected to drive 54% of total population growth, reflecting an aging population, while declines are expected in the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Logan Central
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 11 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,210 at the 2021 Census → 6,429 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 (SAL31677). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.