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Margate (Qld) has an estimated 7,770 residents, up from 7,575 at the 2021 Census — a change of 195 people, or 2.6%. That puts 2,954 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of broader regional ABS population releases alongside post-Census address validations, the suburb of Margate (Qld) records an estimated 7,770 residents as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 7,575 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 195 people (2.6%). This adjustment stems from an Estimated Resident Population of 7,649 calculated by AreaSearch following the ABS June 2025 ERP update, combined with 10 post-Census validated new addresses. The resulting population density stands at 2,954 persons per square kilometer, positioning the suburb of Margate (Qld) within the top national quartile evaluated by AreaSearch.
Inbound overseas migration served as the core growth driver, accounting for roughly 66.0% of recent population additions. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 using 2022 as a base year are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. When locations lack coverage or extend past 2032, Queensland State Government SA2 projections issued in 2023 from 2021 data are utilized instead. Because those state models omit age breakdowns, AreaSearch incorporates age-cohort growth weightings based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (utilizing 2022 data). Demographic outlooks indicate substantial future gains placing the suburb of Margate (Qld) in the upper quartile across Australia, with consolidated SA2 projections pointing to an addition of 1,854 persons by 2041, representing an overall expansion of 22.3% over the 16 years.
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108 new dwellings have been approved in Margate (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 21 a year. That is 3.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 27 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 19% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 40, 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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Statistical area building approval data from the ABS evaluated by AreaSearch indicates that Margate averages approximately 21 residential approvals each year, totaling roughly 108 residential dwellings across the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 40 approved to date during FY-25. An average addition of merely 0.1 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) shows residential supply keeping pace with or exceeding local requirements, broadening buyer options and allowing room for demographic expansion beyond baseline forecasts. New residential builds reflect an average construction cost of $371,000, aligning with regional standards.
Concurrently, commercial approvals totaling $2.6 million were logged this financial year, underscoring subdued commercial building activity. Margate experiences far less construction than Greater Brisbane, trailing the regional per-capita average by 61.0%. Although such restrained building output typically underpins valuation and buyer demand for established dwellings, local construction volume has picked up lately. Recent approvals consist of 19.0% detached houses and 81.0% attached dwellings. This emphasis on medium-to-high density residential formats creates attainable price points attractive to first-time purchasers, investors, and downsizers. It also diverges markedly from the prevailing local stock (currently 72.0% standalone houses), pointing to tighter land supplies along with shifting lifestyle choices and affordability considerations. With around 149 people per dwelling approval, the market remains characterized by low density. Projections indicate that Margate will expand by 1,733 residents through to 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. Should construction continue at prevailing paces, housing availability could struggle to accommodate new residents, potentially intensifying market competition and placing upward pressure on property values.
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Development applications around Margate (Qld)
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AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Margate (Qld), worth an estimated $224 million. A further 126 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $37.8 billion. 44 are already under construction and 60 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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Local growth and property dynamics are heavily shaped by planning frameworks, civic infrastructure, and major capital initiatives. AreaSearch has pinpointed 18 development projects poised to influence the locality. Notable undertakings include the Bramble Bay Foreshore Restoration Project, Redcliffe Peninsula Foreshore Masterplan, Redcliffe Peninsula Cycleway Network, and Tydal Woody Point (Tydal Sands & Tydal Oceana), with key details highlighted in the subsequent summary.
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Redcliffe Peninsula Foreshore Masterplan
A comprehensive revitalisation of the 14km Redcliffe Peninsula coastline, currently anchored by the $19.5 million Suttons Beach Pavilion redevelopment. Construction officially commenced in February 2026 following a national design competition won by lahznimmo architects with Plummer and Smith. The new two-storey pavilion features a curved colonnade, rooftop public viewing deck, three hospitality venues, accessible Changing Places facilities, and reinvigorated landscaping. The pavilion is scheduled to open in mid-2027. The broader foreshore masterplan encompasses seawall renewals at Charlish Park and Crockatt Park, upgrades to public spaces, waterfront parks, and improved pedestrian connectivity to future-proof the coastline against coastal hazards while enhancing community activation across nine precincts from Clontarf to Scarborough.The project is co-funded by the City of Moreton Bay and the SEQ City Deal Liveability Fund.
The Alfred
The Alfred is a wellness-focused coastal apartment development comprising premium apartments and skyhomes with rooftop recreation facilities including a pool, resident amenities and landscaped spaces. The project has received development approval and is now under construction in central Woody Point.
Nautica by Rogerscorp
An exclusive enclave of 42 luxury coastal villas offering 3 and 4-bedroom options ranging from 183sqm to 213sqm. Nautica features contemporary beach house design with natural timbers, stone finishes, and high-quality Bosch appliances. Located just 320 meters from the beach and 200 meters from Margate Village, the development includes community amenities such as outdoor seating with fire pit, wellness lawn, and community herb and veggie garden. Over 75% sold and currently under construction by Armada Built.
Suttons Beach Pavilion & Public Space
A $19.5 million redevelopment of the beachfront area into a new, accessible two-storey pavilion. Construction by Kane Constructions commenced in February 2026. The site will feature three hospitality venues, indoor and outdoor dining areas, an elevated event deck, public amenities including a Changing Places facility, and public space upgrades including the relocation of the 1998 rotunda. The project is co-funded by the City of Moreton Bay and the Australian and Queensland governments through the SEQ City Deal Liveability Fund.
Bramble Bay Foreshore Restoration Project
A multi-stage coastal protection program along the Bramble Bay foreshore on the Redcliffe Peninsula, delivered by City of Moreton Bay under its Living Coast Plan. Stage 1 is the 90 metre Charlish Park (South) seawall renewal at Redcliffe Parade, replacing a 1950s structure with a new reinforced concrete seawall designed for a 100 year service life, plus extended sloped rock armour, an upgraded shared pedestrian and cyclist path and improved beach access. Stage 1 construction commenced in March 2025 with completion targeted in 2025-26.The next stage is the renewal of the Crockatt Park seawall at Woody Point, planned to begin in late 2025-26 with planning underway, supported by the federal Disaster Ready Fund. The broader program addresses erosion, wave overtopping and projected sea-level rise along the Bramble Bay coastline.
Suttons Beach Pavilion Redevelopment
A $19.5 million redevelopment of the iconic Suttons Beach site featuring a new two-storey seaside pavilion. The project includes three hospitality tenancies, an elevated event deck, public viewing decks, and extensive landscaping with upgraded public amenities and a Changing Places facility. Designed by lahznimmo architects, the project incorporates repurposed bricks from the original structure and relocates the 1998 rotunda to maintain community heritage. The redevelopment is funded via the SEQ City Deal with contributions from Federal, State, and Council levels.
Essence on Sutton
Eight-storey boutique residential development featuring 26 luxury 2, 3 and 4-bedroom apartments with high-quality finishes, open-plan living areas and panoramic Moreton Bay views. Developed/built by Contrast Constructions in collaboration with Crown Properties Queensland (sales & marketing) and CCIG Capital (funding). Construction well underway as of November 2025 with approximately 75-80% of apartments sold off-the-plan. Expected completion early 2026.
Aqua Woody Point
Waterfront luxury development featuring six apartments across six levels at Woody Point. Premium finishes with ocean views and direct beach access. High-end residential offering in prime coastal location.
3,636 residents of Margate (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 3,826. Unemployment sits at 5.0%, with participation at 58.7%. 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 6,525, about 84% 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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Workforce metrics compiled from statistical areas by AreaSearch show Margate possesses a capable labour base with solid representation across essential services, featuring a 5.0% jobless rate and a 2.8% increase in estimated employment over the preceding twelve months. As of March 2026, employed residents count 3,636 people, whereas local unemployment exceeds Greater Brisbane's 4.3% benchmark by 0.6 percentage points, and the participation rate sits noticeably lower at 58.7% compared to 70.1% regionally. Census returns revealed that a moderate 15.6% of workers carried out their duties from home, though Covid-19 restrictions provide relevant context.
Resident employment centers heavily around health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction in particular represents an area of local concentration, showing an employment proportion 1.4 times that of the broader region. Conversely, professional & technical occupations are less prevalent, making up 5.8% locally compared to 8.9% regionally. Given the comparison between Census daytime workers and resident workers, this largely residential community provides relatively few jobs within its own boundaries. AreaSearch evaluated data from SALM and ABS, which were compiled from larger statistical regions, for the period ending March 2026. During this time, employment rose by 2.8% while the labour force grew by 3.5%, leading to an unemployment rate increase of 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.2%, a labour force expansion of 3.4%, and an unemployment rise of 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia released national employment forecasts for Mar-26 that can help anticipate future demand in Margate. These outlooks span five and ten-year horizons and were overlaid with local employment data to approximate future growth trajectories. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry-specific projections are applied to Margate's current employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, though this simple weighting exercise for illustrative purposes does not incorporate local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Margate (Qld) is $1,231 a week (about $64,000 a year), with median personal income at $687 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,575 a year against an average of $61,326. 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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Postcode ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show personal earnings in the suburb of Margate sit below nationwide norms, recording a median of $50,575 alongside an average of $61,326. In comparison, Greater Brisbane logged a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799. Adjusting for an 11.36% Wage Price Index rise since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates near $56,320 (median) and $68,293 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed Margate's household, family, and individual income tiers between the 15th and 25th percentiles across Australia.
The primary income group captures 25.9% of residents earning $1,500 - 2,999 per week (2,012 residents), mirroring the regional concentration where 33.3% fall into this range. Household budgets face significant strain from housing costs, with merely 79.5% of income retained after shelter expenses, ranking at the 12th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Margate (Qld) had 3,237 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 72% detached houses and 24% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 26.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals Margate's residential profile was divided into 71.8% standalone houses and 28.2% alternative formats (including apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' accommodation), compared with Brisbane metro's breakdown of 73.5% standalone houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright property ownership reached 28.4%, outpacing the metropolitan rate, with the balance being mortgaged (29.6%) or tenanted (42.0%). Typical monthly mortgage obligations of $1,733 were lower than Brisbane metro's $1,863, while weekly rent sat at $320 versus the metropolitan level of $380. Compared nationally, local mortgage costs track below Australia's $1,863 average, and rental expenses sit well below the nationwide benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Margate (Qld) counted 3,237 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 85% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 36% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of living arrangements at 60.2%, comprising couples with children at 20.7%, couples without children at 23.8%, and single parent households at 14.6%. Non-family dwellings make up the remaining 39.8%, with single-occupant homes representing 36.2% and shared group homes accounting for 3.5%. The typical household size stands at 2.2 people, below Greater Brisbane's 2.6 benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.6% of adults in Margate (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 13.2% with a bachelor degree and 3.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 666 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 981 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment in the locality reflects certain hurdles, with tertiary degree attainment at 19.6%, trailing the Greater Brisbane proportion of 30.5%. This provides an opening for focused learning and training programs. Bachelor qualifications comprise 13.2% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Vocational and technical pathways are well represented, with 42.0% of individuals aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.6%) and certificates (29.4%). Study enrollment remains strong across the population, with 25.9% of community members engaged in an academic program. Primary schooling accounts for 8.9%, secondary education encompasses 7.5%, and 4.0% attend higher education institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Margate (Qld) means driving: households keep an average of 1.1 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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59.8% of residents in Margate (Qld) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 87% of areas nationally. 7.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 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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AreaSearch assessment of chronic illness patterns and mortality metrics indicates significant health considerations in Margate, with widespread health conditions evident across older as well as younger demographics, while private medical coverage remains relatively subdued at roughly 52% of residents (~4,001 people), below Greater Brisbane's 55.8% rate. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses, affecting 10.7 and 10.6% of the population respectively, whereas 59.8% of individuals reported having no medical conditions, trailing the 69.2% rate in Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents experience elevated rates of ongoing health conditions. Furthermore, individuals aged 65 and over make up 24.6% of the population (1,911 people), exceeding the Greater Brisbane level of 15.0%.
Older residents experience noticeable health challenges, tracking in line with general population rankings nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Margate (Qld) is largely Australian-born, at 77.1% of residents, with 6.5% 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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Cultural diversity measures place Margate below broad averages, with Australian citizens making up 86.1% of the populace, 77.1% born within Australia, and 93.5% using solely English at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious faith, representing 48.8% of local residents. The most notable relative concentration occurs among followers of Judaism, who account for 0.1% of the population compared with 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding ancestral origins (based on parental birthplace), the primary lineages reported in Margate are English (31.1%), Australian (24.4%), and Irish (9.6%). Notable variations also emerge among specific communities: New Zealand background is overrepresented at 1.2% locally (versus 1.0% regionally), Maori ancestry represents 1.2% (versus 1.1%), and Welsh lineage comprises 0.7% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Margate (Qld) is 46, older than 82% of areas nationally. 19.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Margate clearly functions as a lifestyle and retirement destination, as demonstrated by demographic records. Based on estimates updated to August 2026, seniors and retirees (65+) make up 24.6% of the community, whereas Greater Brisbane records 15.0%, while adults aged 25 - 44 account for 22.5% locally compared to 30.6% regionally. The median age remains steady at an estimated 46 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census level, which sat 10 years above the Greater Brisbane median of 36 and higher than the national figure of 38 at that Census.
Since the Census, the senior cohort has expanded from 21.7% to an estimated 24.6%. The 65+ age group is projected to see the largest growth by 2041, increasing by 1,171 (61%) to 3,082, while the young-to-middle adult bracket is forecast to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Margate (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 | Jun 2026 4 months ago all 3 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 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 — 10 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,575 at the 2021 Census → 7,770 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 (SAL31764). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.