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Manly West has an estimated 12,959 residents, up from 12,436 at the 2021 Census — a change of 523 people, or 4.2%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. That puts 2,526 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census Manly West's population is estimated at around 12,959 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 523 people (4.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,436 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 12,948, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 57 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,526 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Manly West's 4.2% growth since census positions it within 2.9 percentage points of the SA3 area (7.1%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 51.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Looking at population projections moving forward, lower quartile growth of national statistical areas is anticipated, with the area expected to increase by 318 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting with an increase of 2.4% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
114 new dwellings have been approved in Manly West over the past five years, an average of 22 a year. That is 1.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 24 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 63% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 13, 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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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Manly West has recorded around 22 residential properties granted approval per year, totalling an estimated 114 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 12 approvals have been recorded. With an average of 3 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand significantly exceeds new supply, which usually results in price growth and increased buyer competition, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $473,000, demonstrating a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.
There have also been $49.6 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating strong commercial development momentum. Relative to Greater Brisbane, Manly West records markedly lower building activity (59.0% below regional average per person). This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. This activity is similarly under the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. New development consists of 62.0% detached dwellings and 38.0% townhouses or apartments, featuring an increasing blend of attached housing types offering choices across price ranges, from spacious family homes to more accessible compact options. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing (currently 78.0% houses), indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. With around 783 people per dwelling approval, Manly West reflects a highly mature market. Looking ahead, Manly West is expected to grow by 307 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Manly West, worth an estimated $4 million. A further 56 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.66 billion. 14 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, business parks & technology hubs and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 15 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Mayfair Village Shopping Centre Expansion, New Special School on Brisbane's Bayside, Rivermakers Precinct, and Manly Road Residences, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Mayfair Village Shopping Centre Expansion
The expansion of Mayfair Village involves a 475sqm addition to the existing neighbourhood shopping centre. The development features a two-level extension in the north-east corner, providing new retail tenancies and a drive-thru facility. The project aims to improve streetscape activation and pedestrian connectivity along Burnett Street while maintaining the existing parking capacity of 348 vehicles.
Wynnum, Manly and Lota Foreshores Master Plan
A 20-year strategic master plan led by Brisbane City Council to renew and rejuvenate the bayside foreshore stretching from Wynnum Creek through to Lota. The plan aims to protect and enhance the heritage values and unique natural features of the foreshore, including Ramsar-listed wetlands, while improving connectivity and creating more opportunities for recreation, relaxation and active healthy lifestyles. Suggestions raised through the initial community engagement included refurbishing public toilets near the Wynnum Wading Pool and Bayside Park, addressing sludge and algae build up, separating cyclist and pedestrian pathways, and revitalising the derelict Greene Park building.Following the Stage 1 community engagement which attracted more than 1,400 responses, Council is preparing the draft master plan for further public consultation, with finalisation scheduled for late 2026.
358 Manly Road Townhouse Development
30 low-medium density townhouses in 8 building groups. Comprises 25 x 3-bedroom and 5 x 2-bedroom units. Designed by Christian Zambelli with communal spaces and visitor parking.
New Special School on Brisbane's Bayside
The Queensland Department of Education has purchased a 2.5 hectare site at 218 Manly Road, Manly West, next to Manly West State School, to plan new special education facilities that will relieve enrolment pressure at Darling Point Special School. Darling Point, a Prep to Year 12 special school on less than one hectare at Upper Esplanade, Manly, has no room to expand due to Moreton Bay and surrounding parkland, and a number of students currently attend a temporary satellite campus at Iona College.The Department was preparing a concept master plan and detailed business case in consultation with local schools, with completion targeted for the end of 2025, ahead of public consultation to inform any future town planning approval. Funding and formal planning approval are still required before construction can commence.
Greenslopes Private Hospital Wakerley Specialist Centre
A new specialist medical facility developed by Ramsay Health Care to serve Brisbane's eastern corridor. The centre provides outpatient clinics, diagnostic imaging, and day procedure services, functioning as an extension of the Greenslopes Private Hospital network to improve local access to specialist care.
Wynnum Plaza Redevelopment
DA approved integrated retail mixed-use redevelopment of Wynnum Plaza by Shayher Group, designed by ZENX Architects. The masterplan covers the existing sub-regional shopping centre site and includes new lifestyle retail precincts, food and beverage areas, residential apartments, commercial space and a cinema, with works planned to be staged so the centre can continue operating.
Manly Road Residences
30 townhouse multiple dwelling project at 358 Manly Road, Manly West. Council records show the key applications for material change of use and operational works have been decided/approved for this site, with Capitalink Pty Limited listed as the primary applicant and Steffan Town Planning as consultant.
Bric Housing Social Housing Development - Wynnum (Emsworth St)
Six-storey social housing development delivering 50 apartments (mix of 1- and 2-bedroom) with rooftop communal space and ground-level landscaping. The project was advanced via a Ministerial Infrastructure Designation (MID) and will be managed by Bric Housing, with Niclin Developments as delivery partner. Site fronts Emsworth St with vehicle access from Henry St, close to Wynnum train station and services.
7,548 residents of Manly West are employed, from a labour force of 7,763. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 73.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,724, about 83% 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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Manly West possesses a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of just 2.8%, and 3.6% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 7,548 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.6% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.3%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (73.8% compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.4%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 22.4% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Meanwhile, health care & social assistance has limited presence with 15.2% employment compared to 16.1% regionally. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 3.6% alongside labour force increasing by 4.0%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.3 percentage points. This compares to Greater Brisbane, where employment grew by 3.2%, labour force expanded by 3.4%, and unemployment rose 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Manly West. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Manly West's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Manly West is $2,039 a week (about $106,000 a year), with median personal income at $897 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,157 a year against an average of $77,757. 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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According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Manly West had a median income among taxpayers of $60,157 with the average level standing at $77,757. This is well above average nationally and compares to levels of $58,236 and $72,799 across Greater Brisbane respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $66,991 (median) and $86,590 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Manly West cluster around the 66th percentile nationally.
The data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 30.3% of residents (3,926 people), reflecting patterns seen the metropolitan region where 33.3% similarly occupy this range. The district demonstrates considerable affluence with 30.3% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing, 84.9% of income remains for other expenses and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Manly West had 4,589 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 1% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $430 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,053 a month. Rent absorbs 21.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within Manly West, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 78.1% houses and 21.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Manly West was well beyond that of Brisbane metro, at 32.9%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (43.4%) or rented (23.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Brisbane metro average at $2,053, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $430, compared to Brisbane metro's $1,863 and $380.
Nationally, Manly West's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Manly West counted 4,589 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households dominate at 76.6% of all households, comprising 36.8% couples with children, 26.0% couples without children, and 12.8% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 23.4%, with lone person households at 21.4% and group households comprising 1.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.6 people matches the Greater Brisbane average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.5% of adults in Manly West hold a university qualification, including 18.9% with a bachelor degree and 5.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 76% of areas nationally. A further 24.0% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,712 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,076 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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University qualifications in Manly West (27.5% of residents aged 15+) edge above the SA4 region average (23.7%), suggesting competitive educational foundations within the broader context. Bachelor degrees lead at 18.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 35.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (24.0%). Educational participation is notably high, with 29.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.7% in primary education, 9.4% in secondary education, and 4.5% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Manly West reaches 50 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 490 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 analysis reveals 50 active transport stops operating within Manly West comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 8 individual routes, collectively providing 491 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 209 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 88%, with 6% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling. Some 22.4% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions). Service frequency averages 70 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 9 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.6% of residents in Manly West report no long-term health condition. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators suggest below-average outcomes in Manly West, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts , and the rate of private health cover found to be very high at approximately 58% of the total population (~7,517 people). This compares to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and asthma, impacting 8.4 and 7.7% of residents, respectively, while 68.6% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 19.0% of residents aged 65 and over (2,462 people), which is higher than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, though ranking lower nationally than the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Manly West is largely Australian-born, at 78.2% of residents, with 9.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.1%) and Australian (24.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Manly West was found to be roughly in line with the wider region's average in terms of cultural diversity, with 78.2% of its population born in Australia, 88.8% being citizens, and 91.0% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Manly West was found to be Christianity, which makes up 55.1% of people in Manly West. This compares to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Manly West are English, comprising 31.1% of the population, Australian, comprising 24.4% of the population, and Irish, comprising 9.9% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: New Zealand is notably overrepresented at 1.2% of Manly West (vs 1.0% regionally), Maori at 1.1% (vs 1.1%) and South Australian at 0.8% (vs 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Manly West is 41. 20.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 41, Manly West is considerably higher than the Greater Brisbane figure of 36 similarly marginally higher than Australia's 38 years. Compared to the Greater Brisbane average, the 45 - 54 cohort is notably over-represented (15.1% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented (8.0%). In the period since 2021, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 11.0% to 12.6% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 9.9% to 8.0%. Demographic modeling suggests Manly West's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041.
The 85+ age cohort is projected to surge dramatically, expanding by 461 people (108%) from 427 to 889. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 74% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Manly West
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 5 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 57 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,436 at the 2021 Census → 12,959 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 (SAL31749). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.