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Macleay Island has an estimated 3,397 residents, up from 3,193 at the 2021 Census — a change of 204 people, or 6.4%. Growth has averaged 1.6% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 89.0% of that increase. That puts 470 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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Evaluating demographical adjustments from the ABS alongside address counts verified by AreaSearch subsequent to the Census, the suburb of Macleay Island has an approximate occupancy of 3,397 residents in May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 204 people (6.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which registered 3,193 individuals. The estimate is calculated from a local population base of 3,380 established by AreaSearch using the ABS demographic numbers from June 2025, combined with 41 newly confirmed addresses since the Census date. These numbers mean the suburb of Macleay Island has a density ratio of 469 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density housing layout and room for future expansion.
Over the previous ten years, the suburb of Macleay Island recorded steady growth with a compound annual growth rate of 2.0%, which is higher than the SA4 region. Incoming relocations from other states were the main factor behind this population increase, representing about 89.0% of the overall growth in recent times. Projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 (anchored to 2022 baseline values) are utilised by AreaSearch for statistical areas. In instances where these estimates are unavailable, or for periods past 2032, state projections released by the Queensland Government in 2023 (using 2021 data) are substituted. Because the Queensland state projections exclude detailed age brackets, AreaSearch allocates age cohort distribution using weightings from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 data). Demographic models suggest substantial growth for top-tier statistical areas nationwide, and local forecasts estimate an expansion of 929 persons by 2041, representing a total rise of 26.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
283 new dwellings have been approved in Macleay Island over the past five years, an average of 56 a year. That places the area in the 69th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 16 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 65 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 98% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 32, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to building approval figures sourced from the ABS and mapped to local sectors, approximately 56 residential builds receive approval annually in the area, totaling 283 dwellings approved across the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with 30 approvals recorded during FY-26 so far. Because only 0.9 new residents have arrived for every approved dwelling over the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, new builds are keeping pace with or exceeding local demand, which offers options to prospective buyers and supports population increases that could surpass historical projections.
Furthermore, the average construction cost for these new properties is $218,000, which sits below regional averages and offers more economical options for buyers. Conversely, commercial approvals have totaled only $81,000 during this financial year, showing limited non-residential development. In comparison to Greater Brisbane, building activity per individual is 79.0% higher in the area, offering a wide selection for buyers. This rate is substantially higher than the national baseline, indicating strong building developer confidence. The breakdown of recent construction consists of 98.0% detached houses and 2.0% townhouses or apartments, which maintains the low density character of the area and targets buyers seeking larger plots. The ratio of approximately 71 people for each approved dwelling is typical of a growth corridor. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, the area is projected to add 912 residents by 2041. Based on existing construction volumes, the volume of housing should comfortably cover demand, establishing buyer-friendly conditions and potentially facilitating growth beyond current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 58 current infrastructure and development projects close to Macleay Island, worth an estimated $12.9 billion. 22 are already under construction and 17 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning initiatives, and major developments have a significant impact on real estate performance. AreaSearch has identified exactly zero projects that are expected to influence the local area. Key regional projects include the Southern Moreton Bay Islands Ferry Terminals Upgrade, the Redlands Coast Smart and Connected City Strategy, the Cleveland Line Duplication (Park Road to Cleveland), and the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail and Coomera Connector Stage 1 Corridor Upgrades, with the details of the most relevant projects listed below.
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Broadwater Terrace and Marine Street Development
Development site for sale following revocation of state-facilitated development application for a build-to-rent residential project with 70-75 dwellings including affordable housing. Site spans 2,218 square meters across four titles in a district center zone permitting mixed uses.
Wayfarer Residences
Wayfarer Residences is a waterfront development in Redland Bay featuring 33 luxurious residences, including 27 apartments and 6 villas, with stunning views of Moreton Bay. It offers premium finishes, communal amenities like a residents lounge and library, and a boutique lifestyle redefining bayside living with contemporary design and premium waterfront positioning.
Redlands Satellite Health Centre (Talwalpin Milbul)
The Redlands Satellite Health Centre, co-named Talwalpin Milbul ('Redland Bay Active' in Jandai), provides community-based healthcare. It features a walk-in Minor Injury and Illness Clinic for non-life-threatening conditions, operating 8am to 10pm daily. The facility also offers appointment-only specialist services including kidney dialysis, cancer day therapy, mental health support, and allied health. Renamed from Satellite Hospital to Health Centre in March 2025 to better reflect its clinical service model.
La Mer Thompson's Beach
Boutique luxury residences at Thompson's Beach offering views of Moreton Bay, featuring resort-style amenities including a heated pool, high-end kitchens with Smeg appliances, stone benchtops, and premium finishes.
Sea Change Victoria Point
A boutique development of 10 luxury three-bedroom apartments designed for refined coastal living, featuring spacious open-plan designs, exceptional finishes, and views across Moreton Bay. Located near the water in Victoria Point, with easy access to shopping, public transport, schools, and community hubs.
Weinam Creek Priority Development Area
A 42-hectare waterfront redevelopment at Redland Bay, comprising 36 hectares of land and approximately 6 hectares of Moreton Bay Marine Park. The Priority Development Area was declared in June 2013 to reinforce Weinam Creek as a regional gateway to the Southern Moreton Bay Islands of Macleay, Lamb, Karragarra and Russell. Stage 1 works are complete, including a new recreational boat ramp opened in November 2024 and over 260 temporary car parking spaces delivered across new facilities on Banana Street and Hamilton Street in late 2024.Following Redland City Council's December 2025 decision not to extend the Memorandum of Understanding with the preferred development partner Consolidated Properties Group, the Council resolved in February 2026 to transfer land to the Queensland Government. Economic Development Queensland is now leading delivery of the multi-storey car park as a fast-tracked, standalone priority, with design, planning approval and construction contracting well advanced. The original master plan including retail, medical, grocery and foreshore precinct elements remains in place but is under review.
Woodbury Estate Victoria Point
Woodbury Estate, developed and built by Fiteni Homes, is a master-planned community spanning 80 hectares to the west of Victoria Point. It comprises approximately 800 residential lots delivered across multiple staged releases, with around 45 hectares (roughly 25 percent of the community) set aside for open green space, protected bushland, walking and cycling trails, and parks. The award-winning Casuarina Park, recognised by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, anchors the estate's recreation network, with three further parks planned for future stages.Construction is well underway, with Stage 1.5b now released and selling (17 homesites from 420sqm to 735sqm) following the near sell-out of Stages 1.3 and 1.4. A display home operates seven days a week at 7 Wollemi Avenue, Victoria Point. The project emphasises sustainable, family-friendly living close to shopping, dining, schools, Victoria Point Reserve, and public transport.
Marina Redland Bay - Weinam Creek PDA
The Weinam Creek Priority Development Area (PDA) is a staged waterfront redevelopment in Redland Bay delivering expanded marina facilities, a new 3-lane recreational boat ramp (completed November 2024), additional car parking including a planned multi-storey car park, activated foreshore with retail, cafes, restaurants and medical services, and improved ferry terminal access to the Southern Moreton Bay Islands. Stage 1 delivered over 500 new car spaces and a footbridge. Following the expiry of a Memorandum of Understanding with Consolidated Properties Group in December 2025, Redland City Council resolved in February 2026 to transfer land to the Queensland State Government, with Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) now leading detailed design and construction of the multi-storey car park, with construction targeted for mid-2026.The State Government commenced compulsory acquisition of the ferry terminal land in April 2026 to support delivery.
838 residents of Macleay Island are employed, from a labour force of 1,062. Unemployment sits at 21.1%, with participation at 33.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,954, about 87% 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 local workforce consists of a blend of professional and trade occupations, with the construction sector showing strong representation. The area has an unemployment rate of 21.1% and has shown steady employment patterns over the past year. In March 2026, there were 838 employed residents. The local unemployment rate is 16.8% higher than the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.3%, indicating potential for economic improvement, and the workforce participation rate of 33.7% is much lower than Greater Brisbane's 70.4%. Census figures indicate that 23.4% of employed residents worked from home, although these statistics may be impacted by pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area has a high concentration of construction workers, with their share of employment measuring 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, public administration & safety is underrepresented, making up only 4.3% of the local workforce compared to 7.0% across Greater Brisbane. The comparison of working residents to local job numbers indicates that this highly residential area has limited local employment opportunities. According to SALM and ABS data compiled across broader statistical zones, local employment remained unchanged with a growth rate of exactly zero percent over the 12-month period. Meanwhile, the labor force expanded by 0.3%, which led to a 0.2 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2% and a labor force expansion of 3.4%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point increase. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide further context for local demand trends. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to predict employment trends. Although the national employment growth is projected to reach 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates differ by industry. Extrapolating these national trends to the local industry mix suggests employment in the area could rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, representing a basic weighting extrapolation that does not account for localized population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Macleay Island is $755 a week (about $39,000 a year), with median personal income at $450 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $32,088 a year against an average of $42,652. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxpayer income statistics for the financial year 2023 show a median of $32,088 and an average of $42,652 in the area, according to ATO postcode data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures are lower than the national benchmarks and contrast with Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since the financial year 2023, the estimated figures for March 2026 are approximately $35,733 for the median and $47,497 for the average. Census data places household, family, and individual incomes in the area within the lowest 0th to 1st percentiles in Australia.
The largest cohort is the $400 - 799 weekly income bracket, which contains 43.3% of residents (1,470 people), whereas Greater Brisbane is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 33.3%. These economic markers point to widespread budget constraints, with 55.5% of households living on weekly budgets of less than $800. Residents retain 85.6% of their income after paying for housing, which ranks in the 2nd percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Macleay Island had 1,565 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 54% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $260 a week and the median mortgage repayment $900 a month. Rent absorbs 34.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that the local housing stock is composed of 99.7% detached houses and 0.3% alternative dwellings, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or other structures, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% alternative dwellings in the Brisbane metro area. The home ownership rate stands at 53.6%, which is higher than the Brisbane metro average, while the remaining properties are split between homes with a mortgage (23.7%) and rental properties (22.7%). The median mortgage payment in the area was $900 per month, which is lower than the Brisbane metro median of $1,863, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $260, compared to $380 in Brisbane metro.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in the area are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Macleay Island counted 1,565 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,665 today, averaging 1.9 people each. 9% are couples with children, fewer than in 98% of areas nationally, against 34% couples without children. 41% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 53.0% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 8.8%, couples without children at 34.1%, and single-parent households at 9.0%. The remaining 47.0% of households are non-family arrangements, with single-person households representing 40.9% and group households making up 6.0%. The median household size of 1.9 individuals is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.2% of adults in Macleay Island hold a university qualification, including 10.2% with a bachelor degree and 3.0% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 78% of areas nationally. A further 31.9% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 149 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 941 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 benchmarks show that 15.2% of residents hold a university qualification, which is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This indicates an opportunity for targeted local education programs. Among tertiary qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational skills are well represented, with 44.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a non-university qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (31.9%). A total of 18.3% of the local population is enrolled in education. This comprises 6.1% in primary schools, 5.3% in high schools, and 2.6% attending tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Macleay Island 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 transit infrastructure in the area consists of 2 active transit stops, which are ferry terminals. These stops are served by 1 routes, providing a total of 205 passenger trips weekly. Transit accessibility is limited, with residents living an average of 2453 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the primary mode of transport at 69%, followed by buses at 12%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.8 cars per household, which is lower than the regional average.
During the 2021 Census, 23.4% of residents worked from home, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions. Service frequency averages 29 daily trips across the transit network, which translates to approximately 102 weekly trips per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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48.2% of residents in Macleay Island report no long-term health condition. 13.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 44.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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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Based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality patterns and chronic illnesses, the area faces health challenges across both youth and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance is low, with approximately 44% of the population (~1,498 people) holding coverage, compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most common diagnoses, affecting 14.3 and 11.7% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 48.2% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The working-age population exhibits elevated rates of chronic illnesses, presenting economic challenges.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 46.3% of the population (1,572 people), which is higher than the 15.1% share in Greater Brisbane. Senior health outcomes are generally consistent with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.6% of Macleay Island residents were born overseas and 4.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.2%) and Australian (22.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics in the area are lower than average, with citizens representing 84.5% of the population, 73.4% of residents born in Australia, and 95.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 47.1% of residents. The most distinct variance is in Judaism, which is practiced by 0.2% of the population compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. The three most common ancestries in the area are English, representing 34.2% of the population (compared to the regional average of 26.8%), Australian at 22.3%, and Irish at 10.7%.
Other ancestries show notable differences from regional averages: Scottish ancestry represents 9.8% of the population (compared to 7.4% regionally), New Zealand ancestry is at 1.2% (compared to 1.0%), and French ancestry is at 0.8% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Macleay Island is 62, older than 99% of areas nationally. 11.3% 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 in the area is 62 years, which is older than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the national median of 38. The age distribution shows a high concentration of residents in the 65 - 74 age bracket (27.2%), while the 25 - 34 bracket is smaller (5.0%) than in Greater Brisbane. The 65 - 74 cohort is larger than the national average of 9.4%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 12.6% to 15.3% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group has increased from 4.9% to 6.3%.
In contrast, the 55 to 64 cohort declined from 21.6% to 19.4%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 11.6% to 9.9%. Projections for 2041 indicate that the 75 to 84 cohort will expand by 350 people (67%), growing from 519 to 870. Aging trends are expected to continue, with residents aged 65 and over representing 88% of the projected growth, while declines are forecast for the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Macleay Island
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 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 May 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 — 41 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,193 at the 2021 Census → 3,397 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 (SAL31731). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.