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Main Beach has an estimated 4,444 residents, up from 3,998 at the 2021 Census — a change of 446 people, or 11.2%. Growth has averaged 1.8% a year over five years, faster than 75% of areas nationally. 298 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 1,284 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to ABS demographic updates and post-Census residential address verifications by AreaSearch, the suburb of Main Beach has an estimated population of 4,444 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 446 people (11.2%) compared to the 3,998 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. The estimation is based on a resident population of 4,418 calculated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ABS ERP release, supplemented by 298 validated new addresses registered since the Census. This population level yields a density of 1,284 persons per square kilometer, outperforming the typical figure across national locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Main Beach recorded an 11.2% expansion rate since the 2021 census, surpassing the Rest of Qld (9.2%) and the national benchmark, establishing it as a regional growth leader. Population expansion was almost entirely powered by overseas migration, which served as the exclusive contributor to demographic growth during recent intervals. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline are implemented by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For any SA2 regions lacking this data, or for periods past 2032, Queensland State Government projections released in 2023 utilizing 2021 baseline data are applied. Because these state projections lack age bracket details, AreaSearch distributes growth across age cohorts using weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 data. Future demographic trends indicate that the suburb of Main Beach will experience substantial gains that rank in the top quartile of Australian non-metropolitan zones, with cumulative SA2 projections indicating a rise of 1,600 persons to 2041, representing a total expansion of 35.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
730 new dwellings have been approved in Main Beach over the past five years, an average of 146 a year. That places the area in the 61st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 33 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 163 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 1% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 33, 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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AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval allocations show that Main Beach averages about 146 approved residential properties annually, totaling 730 homes authorized over the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, with an additional 31 approvals registered during FY-26. Given that only an average of 0.5 people moved to the area for every completed home during the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, new supply is matching or exceeding demand, widening options for buyers and potentially driving population gains beyond current forecasts, with new dwellings carrying an average build cost of $2,275,000, indicating developers are targeting high-end, premium projects.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $14.2 million this financial year, pointing to steady non-residential development. Main Beach exhibits 77.0% higher per-person construction activity than the Rest of Qld, offering buyers increased choice despite a recent slowdown in activity. This level is also significantly above the national benchmark, indicating strong developer optimism in the area. Residential approvals consist of 1.0% freestanding homes and 99.0% multi-unit developments. This concentration of high-density housing provides lower-cost options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. There are approximately 222 individuals for every approved dwelling, indicating capacity for further residential expansion. Demographic forecasts indicate that Main Beach will gain 1,574 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly calculation from AreaSearch. Current building trends suggest that housing supply will easily accommodate this growth, creating favorable purchasing conditions and potentially allowing population growth to surpass existing forecasts.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 18 current infrastructure and development projects inside Main Beach, worth an estimated $3.83 billion. A further 161 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $67.1 billion. 73 are already under construction and 94 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities 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 updates, major development projects, and town planning initiatives are major drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has tracked 45 projects that are anticipated to influence this locality. High-profile developments include The Ritz-Carlton Gold Coast and Main Beach Superyacht Marina, the Marina Mirage Redevelopment, Bella Vie Residences, and Drift Residences, with the primary list detailing those of greatest significance.
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The Ritz-Carlton Gold Coast and Main Beach Superyacht Marina
A $480 million luxury waterfront precinct at the former Mariners Cove site, planned to include The Ritz-Carlton Gold Coast, a superyacht marina, restaurants, bars, wellness and spa facilities, rooftop pool, boardwalk, and premium retail and hospitality space. Recent reporting indicates the Main Beach Superyacht Marina is expected to be operational in 2026, with the Ritz-Carlton hotel, restaurants and retail planned to come online in 2029.
The Spit Master Plan
A generational revitalisation of The Spit peninsula on the Gold Coast, delivering world-class public spaces, tourism and recreation infrastructure, and commercial development opportunities across 201 hectares. Legislated under the Spit Master Plan Act 2020, the program is jointly delivered by the Queensland Government, Gold Coast Waterways Authority (GCWA), and City of Gold Coast. Key completed works include the $19 million Muriel Henchman Park upgrade, Doug Jennings Park revitalisation, Moondarewa Spit foreshore improvements, and the Seaway Promenade upgrade.Active projects include Carter's Basin (fresh seafood and tourism precinct), Village East Resort (three-storey coastal resort with public plaza), and Village Centre North (a $300 million superyacht marina with 67 berths and 24 luxury residences). Ecological restoration of Federation Walk Coastal Reserve is underway through to mid-2027. All development is capped at three storeys and 15 metres in height.
Marina Mirage Redevelopment
The Marina Mirage redevelopment is a 500 million dollar transformation of the Gold Coast iconic waterfront precinct. Led by Makris Group, the project includes 38 luxury residences and villas, a 126 room Luxury Collection hotel by Marriott International, high end retail, seven chef led dining concepts, and a 2000 square metre wellness centre. Demolition of the original 1988 structure began in March 2026 to make way for the new Riviera inspired destination.
Mantaray Marina and Residences
A $300 million ultra-luxury mixed-use waterfront precinct on The Spit at Main Beach, comprising 24 exclusive three and four-bedroom residences, sub-penthouses and penthouses designed by Rothelowman, alongside a 67-berth superyacht marina built to Platinum Gold Anchor status. Developed by Gordon Corp and the Bruce Mathieson Group on a 10,000 square metre site leased from the Queensland Government, the development is the first under The Spit Master Plan and the first new project on The Spit in over 20 years.Key features include The Mantaray Club - a floating two-storey members-only lounge at the marina entrance - a 40-metre resort pool, a 350 square metre health club, ground-floor retail and dining, and a public boardwalk. Constructed by Multiplex, the marina was approaching completion in early 2026 with the residential final release scheduled for May 2026.
Marine Quarter Scenic Tower
Marine Quarter Scenic Tower is the second residential tower within the Marine Quarter waterfront precinct overlooking Broadwater Parklands in Southport. The revised 35-storey tower will deliver 263 apartments with resort-style resident amenities, ground floor retail activation and direct access to the Broadwater. Construction is underway following redesign changes to address challenging groundwater conditions and updates continue to be published by the developer.
Carter's Basin Development
A major redevelopment of the Carter's Basin precinct on The Spit into a thriving marine precinct. The project includes over 100 new commercial marina berths, renewed facilities for the local fishing fleet and Gold Coast Fishermen's Co-Operative, a fresh seafood market, dining options, short-stay family accommodation, and upgraded public boardwalks and pedestrian connections.
Bella Vie Residences
Bella Vie is a 28-storey luxury residential tower by Arena Property Group featuring 78 apartments in the heart of Main Beach. The development includes the exclusive Soleil Club, a wellness level on the 18th floor with a residents lounge, wine cellar, gym, and outdoor dining. The project offers a mix of two, three, and four-bedroom residences with premium finishes and expansive ocean views. Construction commenced in early 2026 with a focus on high-end coastal living and extensive onsite amenities.
La Mer
La Mer is a luxury 27-storey residential tower in Main Beach featuring 23 exclusive full-floor apartments, including a dual-level penthouse. Each 298sqm residence offers 360-degree views of the Pacific Ocean, Broadwater, and Gold Coast skyline. Designed by Plus Architecture with a curved facade, the project includes high-end finishes such as Taj Mahal marble and Gaggenau appliances. Amenities feature a resort-style pool, spa, gym, sauna, and a bespoke bar.
2,408 residents of Main Beach are employed, from a labour force of 2,445. Unemployment sits at 1.5%, with participation at 57.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,903, about 110% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Main Beach features a highly qualified labor force with strong representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of only 1.5%, and a 3.6% expansion in estimated employment over the last year, according to AreaSearch regional aggregations. There were 2,408 employed residents as of March 2026, with the unemployment rate sitting 2.4% below the 3.9% recorded in Regional Qld, while labor participation is much lower (57.6% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld). Census records show that a high proportion of residents (27.4%) worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 containment measures.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are healthcare & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The area is highly specialized in professional & technical services, with a employment share 1.9 times the regional average. In contrast, agricultural, forestry & fishing activities are underrepresented at 0.7% compared to the regional benchmark of 4.5%. A ratio of 0.8 workers for every resident at the time of the Census indicates local job opportunities are above average. Based on AreaSearch calculations of SALM and ABS data aggregated across broader statistical zones, the 12-month timeframe saw employment grow by 3.6% and the labor force expand by 3.2%, which reduced the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. Conversely, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1%, labor force increase by 0.3%, and unemployment grow by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand in Main Beach. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce profile to model future trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary by sector. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto Main Beach's workforce distribution suggests local employment will grow by 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for comparison that excludes local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Main Beach is $1,682 a week (about $87,000 a year), with median personal income at $938 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,454 a year against an average of $90,138. The average runs 66% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics for financial year 2023 demonstrate that incomes in the suburb of Main Beach are exceptionally high on a national scale, with a median of $54,454 and an average of $90,138. In comparison, Regional Qld recorded a median income of $53,146 and an average of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates sit at approximately $60,640 for the median and $100,378 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed individual incomes in the 72nd percentile ($938 weekly) and household incomes in the 46th percentile.
The largest income bracket is weekly earnings of $1,500 - 2,999, accounting for 27.9% of the population (1,239 residents), matching the wider region where 31.7% fall into this category. Housing affordability is highly constrained, with only 84.7% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking in the 47th percentile, while the SEIFA index places the area in the 8th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Main Beach had 1,820 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 3% detached houses and 90% apartments. 21% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,091 a month. Rent absorbs 29.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential composition in Main Beach at the time of the last Census consisted of 3.4% standalone houses and 96.6% alternative dwellings like townhouses and apartments, compared to Regional Qld where houses made up 76.4% and other options accounted for 23.6%. Home ownership was high at 47.8%, well above the rate in Regional Qld, with remaining households holding a mortgage (20.6%) or renting (31.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,091 was substantially higher than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $500 compared to the regional figure of $345.
Locally, mortgage costs exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and rent prices are notably higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Main Beach counted 1,820 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,023 today, averaging 1.9 people each. 11% are couples with children, fewer than in 97% of areas nationally, against 41% couples without children. 36% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 58.6% of households, comprising couples without children at 40.8%, couples with children at 11.1%, and single parents at 6.1%. Non-family households account for the remaining 41.4%, with single-person households representing 35.5% and group households making up 5.7% of the total. The median household size is 1.9 individuals, which is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.7% of adults in Main Beach hold a university qualification, including 24.4% with a bachelor degree and 8.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 17.7% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational qualifications in Main Beach are exceptionally high, with 35.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 20.6% in the Rest of Qld and 25.4% across the SA4 region. This educational profile positions the community well for professional services and knowledge-based roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 24.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (8.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational training is also well represented, with 32.1% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (14.4%) and certificates (17.7%). A significant 23.7% of local residents are enrolled in formal study.
This student population includes 8.4% studying at the tertiary level, 5.2% attending secondary school, and 4.2% enrolled in primary school.
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Public transport in Main Beach reaches 18 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 2,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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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Analysis of local public transport shows 18 active passenger stops in Main Beach, consisting of light rail stations and bus stops. These stops are served by 3 distinct routes, which accommodate 2,712 weekly passenger journeys. Transport access is highly convenient, with residents living an average of 117 meters from the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential, and most workers commute elsewhere, with private vehicles remaining the primary transport mode at 83%, while 5% walk and 2% cycle. Car ownership stands at 1.0 per household, which is below the regional average.
A significant 27.4% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect COVID-19 pandemic arrangements. Services run at an average frequency of 387 journeys per day across all active routes, which translates to roughly 150 weekly trips at each individual transit stop.
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67.9% of residents in Main Beach report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 84% of areas nationally. 3.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 62.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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 profiles for Main Beach residents show exceptional outcomes, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic illnesses, which reveal very low rates of common health issues across every age group. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is exceptionally high, covering approximately 63% of the population (2,796 people). This exceeds the 52.5% rate in Regional Qld and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent chronic health conditions reported were arthritis (10.6%) and asthma (5.9%), while 67.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Health outcomes for residents under the age of 65 are better than average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 39.8% of the population (1,768 people), which is significantly higher than the 20.4% share in Regional Qld. Seniors in the area display particularly strong health profiles, with national rankings that outperform the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.4% of Main Beach residents were born overseas and 10.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.2%) and Australian (18.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Main Beach has above-average cultural diversity, with 10.0% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 29.4% born overseas. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 59.4% of residents. The most notable religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.6% of the population compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. In terms of ancestral background, the three most common heritages in Main Beach are English at 33.2%, Australian at 18.9% (which is lower than the regional benchmark of 26.5%), and Irish at 11.8%. Other ancestral groups show distinct variations: French heritage represents 1.0% of Main Beach compared to 0.5% regionally, Scottish heritage stands at 9.5% versus 7.8%, and Hungarian heritage is 0.4% compared to 0.2% in the region.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Main Beach is 56, older than 98% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 23.0% 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 Main Beach is 56, which is much older than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national average of 38. Compared to the wider region, the 65 - 74 age group is heavily overrepresented at 19.0%, while children aged 5 - 14 are underrepresented at 2.5%. The local concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 is significantly higher than the national figure of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the median age has decreased slightly from 57 to 56, indicating a slight rejuvenation. Key demographic shifts include the 85+ cohort increasing from 2.3% to 6.0% of the population, and the 25 to 34 age bracket growing from 10.7% to 13.8%.
In contrast, the 55 to 64 group declined from 19.0% to 15.5%, and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.8% to 9.5%. Projections to 2041 indicate that the 85+ cohort will experience the highest growth at 223%, adding 593 residents to total 860. The overall aging of the suburb of Main Beach will continue, with residents aged 65 and older accounting for 64% of the projected growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Main Beach
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 18 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 Jun 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 — 298 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,998 at the 2021 Census → 4,444 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 (SAL31735). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.