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Manoora (Qld) has an estimated 6,331 residents, up from 6,175 at the 2021 Census — a change of 156 people, or 2.5%. That puts 2,839 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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In the suburb of Manoora (Qld), demographic analysis combining broader ABS updates and post-Census address validations by AreaSearch indicates an estimated population of 6,331 as of Aug 2026. This marks a rise of 156 people (2.5%) above the 6,175 people documented in the 2021 Census. Such movement is derived from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 6,323, calculated from the ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside 7 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The suburb's density stands at 2,839 persons per square kilometer, placing the community in the top quartile of assessed Australian regions.
Inward movement from overseas formed the principal source of local expansion, accounting for roughly 54.0% of total demographic gains in recent times. Projections applied by AreaSearch for every SA2 utilize the ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset published in 2024 (taking 2022 as its base period). For areas outside this scope or extending beyond 2032, figures rely on 2021-based Queensland State Government SA2 projections published in 2023. Because the state model omits age breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings sourced from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 using 2022 data) across each demographic cohort. Looking ahead in the suburb of Manoora (Qld), robust expansion placing it within the highest quartile among non-metropolitan locations nationwide is anticipated, with aggregated SA2 modeling indicating an addition of 1,843 persons by 2041, representing an overall increase of 29.0% across the 16 years.
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32 new dwellings have been approved in Manoora (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 2.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 50, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Data from statistical area building approvals compiled by AreaSearch shows that Manoora has seen an average annual pipeline of roughly 6 residential approvals, accumulating to around 32 homes across the last 5 financial years. The tally for FY-25 to date stands at 50 approvals. With a five-year influx rate (spanning FY-21 to FY-25) averaging 0.7 incoming residents per completed residence, incoming residential supply has matched or outstripped local demand, ensuring extensive options for purchasers and headroom for demographic expansion beyond projected numbers; meanwhile, newly approved dwellings show an average construction cost of $547,000.
Non-residential activity remains very quiet, with commercial building approvals totaling just $78,000 across the ongoing financial year. Residential building volumes in Manoora fall considerably short of broader regional benchmarks, trailing Rest of Qld per-capita activity by 51.0%. Although construction activity has gained momentum recently, this relative shortfall in new supply often places upward pressure on local property valuations, while remaining below nationwide rates due to urban maturity and potential planning constraints. Across current construction approvals, 21.0% are detached dwellings while 79.0% comprise medium and high-density housing formats. This strong orientation toward denser living yields lower entry prices for downsizers, first-home buyers, and property investors. Compared against existing housing stock (where houses represent 39.0%), this transition indicates scarce development land, changing resident lifestyles, and heightened demand for varied, budget-friendly housing choices. With around 226 people per approval, the district is characterized as a low density area. According to the latest quarterly demographic projections from AreaSearch, Manoora is slated to expand by 1,835 residents by 2041. Should current construction rates persist, the pipeline of new housing could lag population growth, potentially driving up purchasing competition and supporting capital values.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Manoora (Qld), worth an estimated $50 million. A further 81 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.19 billion. 14 are already under construction and 37 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Capital investments, town planning frameworks, and significant public projects exert a profound influence on an area's long-term trajectory. AreaSearch has highlighted 6 key local initiatives expected to shape the district, including the Manoora Infill Housing Development, Stan Williams Park Upgrades, 164 & 172 Hoare Street and 10-30 Pease Street Residential Development, and Cairns Chinese Culture and Heritage Centre, with prominent works listed below.
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Manoora Infill Housing Development
A council-approved infill development delivering 150 rental units across three standalone buildings in Manoora, Cairns. The mix comprises 45 one-bedroom and 105 two-bedroom units with approximately 160 car parks. The site at 10-30 Pease Street and 164-172 Hoare Street replaces around 14 caravan park cabins and two houses. Developer NQ Villas Pty Ltd is seeking state and federal government funding support before commencing construction, targeting a start in 2025. The project addresses a critical shortage of rental housing stock in Cairns and is designed for low-to-medium cost occupancy.
Stan Williams Park Upgrades
An $18 million multi-stage redevelopment of Stan Williams Park into a premier sports and community hub. Stage 1 ($12M), completed in mid-2025, delivered a dual-level grandstand with over 500 seats, modern change rooms, a gym, and 2,500 sqm of undercover spectator space. Stage 2 ($6M), funded by the Queensland Government, includes the installation of an electronic scoreboard, field lighting upgrades, additional terraced seating, and enhanced junior facilities to support state-level rugby league and community events.
Cairns Chinese Culture and Heritage Centre
Queensland's first purpose-built Chinese Culture and Heritage Centre, located in the cultural precinct of Edge Hill opposite the Centenary Lakes Chinese Friendship Gardens. The $4 million project is jointly funded by the Crisafulli Queensland Government ($2.7 million) and CADCAI. Designed by local firm TPG Architects and constructed by local builder MyBuildGroup, the centre will house the nationally significant Lit Sung Goong Temple artefacts collection of over 240 objects, alongside climate-controlled exhibition spaces, a community performing arts hub, and research and education facilities.A groundbreaking ceremony was held in February 2026, with construction expected to complete in late 2026 and the grand opening scheduled for Chinese New Year 2027.
Whitfield Childcare
Approved 95-place childcare centre on a 1620 sqm site at 15-17 Marino Street, Whitfield. The project is intended to increase early learning capacity in the Whitfield catchment and replace existing residential buildings with a purpose-built centre.
Whitfield State School Performing Arts Centre
A $13 million Performing Arts and Music Centre with a performance stage, green room, storage, and flexible learning areas for both school and community use. It will also address the need for additional car parking and improve the school's street presence.
164 & 172 Hoare Street and 10-30 Pease Street Residential Development
A significant $50 million infill residential development approved by Cairns Regional Council in August 2024. The project features 150 apartments across three six-storey buildings, including 45 one-bedroom and 105 two-bedroom units. Designed by JB Design, the complex aims to alleviate the local housing shortage and will be located on a 4.1-hectare site currently occupied by the Cairns Villa and Leisure Park. The development includes 160 car parking spaces, communal recreational areas, and flood-resilient engineering to ensure 1% AEP immunity.As of 2026, the project awaits construction funding with a target completion of 2027.
Kanimbla Heights Estate
Kanimbla Heights Estate is a long-running masterplanned hillside residential subdivision in Kanimbla, Cairns. The estate began as a masterplan in 2001 and has been delivered in multiple stages, with engineering records identifying Stage 24 as under construction and marketing continuing for elevated premium land releases. The project provides serviced residential lots on steep terrain near the Macalister Range, with engineered drainage, slope and road works designed for high rainfall conditions and views toward Cairns, Trinity Inlet and surrounding hills.Recent public development data also records a pending 2026 minor change application for a 14-lot reconfiguration with access, easements and road works in Kanimbla.
396 Severin Street Social Housing Apartments
QBuild social housing project delivering 18 apartments at 396 Severin Street, Parramatta Park. The four-storey development comprises 15 one-bedroom silver-level apartments and 3 two-bedroom gold-level apartments, supporting the Queensland Government social and community housing pipeline in Cairns.
2,618 residents of Manoora (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 3,001. Unemployment sits at 12.8%, with participation at 59.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,575, about 88% 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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Manoora's workforce possesses a strong skill base with robust representation across essential service sectors, alongside a local unemployment rate of 12.8% according to aggregated statistical district data from AreaSearch. Employed local residents numbered 2,618 as of March 2026, though the jobless rate sits 8.8% higher than the 3.9% figure across Regional Qld, pointing to available labor capacity, while the local participation rate of 59.3% trails Regional Qld's 64.2%. Census figures indicated that just 10.0% of local workers performed their duties from home, an observation influenced by Covid-19 restrictions at the time.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are accommodation & food, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Accommodation & food features a particularly heavy local presence, tracking at 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only a minor share of local employment at 0.9%, compared with 4.5% across the surrounding region. Judging by the divergence between resident workers and local employment positions in Census data, this predominantly residential community offers comparatively few jobs within its borders. Analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, indicates that the labour force fell by 2.0% and employment dropped by 7.0% during the year to March 2026, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 4.7 percentage points. Meanwhile, Regional Qld saw employment grow by 0.1% and the labour force grow by 0.3%, with the unemployment rate rising by 0.1 percentage point. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional perspective on potential future demand within Manoora. These projections, which span five and ten-year periods, have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though expansion rates vary considerably across industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Manoora's employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, though this simple weighting extrapolation is for illustrative purposes only and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Manoora (Qld) is $1,054 a week (about $55,000 a year), with median personal income at $629 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $39,228 a year against an average of $48,788. 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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Analysis of the latest postcode ATO records for financial year 2023 by AreaSearch highlights lower income levels in the suburb of Manoora relative to national benchmarks, with a median taxable income of $39,228 and an average of $48,788. By comparison, Regional Qld registered a median income of $53,146 and an average of $66,593. Incorporating Wage Price Index expansion of 11.36% since financial year 2023, modelled values as of March 2026 reach approximately $43,684 (median) and $54,330 (average). Across the 2021 Census, Manoora's household, family, and individual income metrics placed between the 5th and 15th percentiles across Australia.
Examining income brackets, the largest group comprises 32.4% of residents (2,051 people) earning between $800 - 1,499, differing from the broader regional profile where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads with 31.7%. Living affordability remains under significant strain, with only 79.2% of income remaining uncommitted to shelter, ranking at the 5th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Manoora (Qld) had 2,419 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 39% detached houses and 44% apartments. 22% are owned with a mortgage, 61% rented and 17% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $270 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,100 a month. Rent absorbs 25.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, residential stock in Manoora was divided between 38.7% houses and 61.3% other dwellings (encompassing semi-detached houses, units, and other dwelling forms), contrasting with Regional Qld where houses accounted for 76.4% and other dwellings made up 23.6%. Outright home ownership in Manoora sat at 17.4%, trailing the wider region, while 21.5% of homes were mortgaged and 61.1% were tenanted. Monthly median mortgage obligations were well under the Regional Qld benchmark at $1,100, while median weekly rental expenses stood at $270, compared to regional figures of $1,655 and $345 respectively.
Across Australia, Manoora's mortgage payments fall substantially below the national figure of $1,863, and weekly rents sit notably under the nationwide average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Manoora (Qld) counted 2,419 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 16% are couples with children, fewer than in 93% of areas nationally, against 17% couples without children. 41% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the largest living arrangement at 53.5% of households, comprising 18.8% single parent families, 16.8% couples without children, and 16.0% couples with children. Non-family residences represent the remaining 46.5%, led by single-person households at 41.2% and group living arrangements at 5.3%. Average household occupancy sits at 2.2 people, below the Regional Qld metric of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.8% of adults in Manoora (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 12.8% with a bachelor degree and 3.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 90% of areas nationally. A further 32.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment levels present notable challenges across the community, with tertiary degree holders (17.8%) sitting well below the 30.4% recorded across Australia, highlighting an opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degree recipients represent 12.8% of the populace, with postgraduate qualifications at 3.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Vocational education and practical skillsets are widely held, with 43.0% of persons aged 15+ holding technical credentials, including certificates (32.1%) and advanced diplomas (10.9%). A substantial 34.7% of the local population is engaged in formal studies. Primary education accounts for 12.4% of residents, while 8.6% attend secondary school and 4.9% are enrolled in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Manoora (Qld) reaches 20 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 650 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.7 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 transit infrastructure in Manoora includes 20 operational stops served by bus networks. These facilities connect with 5 dedicated routes, generating 650 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is favorable, with an average distance of 212 meters from local households to the nearest stop. Given the area's residential profile, outward commuting is standard, with private motor vehicles accounting for 88% of travel and bicycle commuting representing 2%. Household motor vehicle ownership stands at an average of 0.7 per dwelling, which is below the wider regional figure. Only 10.0% of local workers operated from home during the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Transit service schedules deliver an average of 92 trips per day across the network, translating to approximately 32 weekly trips at each active boarding point.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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69.1% of residents in Manoora (Qld) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 78% of areas nationally. 6.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Assessment by AreaSearch concerning mortality statistics and chronic health patterns highlights notable wellness challenges in Manoora, where common health issues are prominent among both younger and older cohorts, and private medical insurance coverage is very limited at roughly 47% of residents (~2,946 people). In comparison, coverage reaches 52.5% across Regional Qld and averages 55.7% nationally. Arthritis and mental health conditions rank as the most widespread medical issues locally, reported by 6.9% and 9.3 of residents respectively, whereas 69.1% reported no long-term medical conditions, higher than the 67.6% seen across Regional Qld.
Working-age cohorts display elevated rates of chronic illness. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 15.8% of the community (1,000 people), tracking under the 20.3% observed in Regional Qld, though nationwide health rankings for the locality are elevated relative to the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.2% of Manoora (Qld) residents were born overseas and 23.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (19.5%) and Australian (18.2%). 12.1% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local population displays marked cultural diversity compared to most regions, with 26.2% of residents born abroad and 23.3% using a primary language besides English at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation at 49.7% of residents. The most pronounced divergence appears in Other religions, which represent 1.6% of the local population compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld. Regarding ancestral background based on parents' birthplaces, the three most common groups in Manoora are Other at 23.4% (markedly above the 6.9% regional rate), English at 19.5% (substantially below the 29.6% regional average), and Australian at 18.2% (under the regional level of 26.5%).
Specific cultural representations show notable contrasts, with Australian Aboriginal ancestry comprising 12.1% locally (against 3.9% regionally), Hungarian heritage at 0.4% (vs 0.2%), and Maori heritage at 0.8% (vs 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Manoora (Qld) is 36. 28.9% 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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In the suburb of Manoora (Qld), demographic composition is anchored by residents in their family-building years. Based on updates to August 2026, individuals aged 25 - 44 account for 30.6% of the community, exceeding the 25.5% share in Regional Qld, while senior and retirement cohorts (65+) represent 15.8%, compared to 20.4% regionally. The median age estimated by AreaSearch sits at 36 as at August 2026, aligning with the 2021 Census figure and remaining 5 years younger than the 41 recorded across Regional Qld during that census. Since the Census, the 25 - 44 demographic has expanded from 27.8% to an estimated 30.6%.
By 2041, this 25 - 44 group is projected to capture the bulk of population growth, adding 756 residents (39%) to reach 2,693, whereas senior and retirement demographics will experience the fastest proportional surge, increasing 50% to 1,497 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Manoora (Qld)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 2026 6 months ago all 1 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 Apr 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 7 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,175 at the 2021 Census → 6,331 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 Aug 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 (SAL31751). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.