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Margate (Qld) has an estimated 7,756 residents, up from 7,575 at the 2021 Census — a change of 181 people, or 2.4%. That puts 2,949 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 the population of the suburb of Margate (Qld) is estimated at around 7,756 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 181 people (2.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,575 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 7,647, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional two validated new addresses since the Census date.
This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,949 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 66.0% 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. Anticipating future population dynamics, a significant population increase in the top quartile of national areas is forecast, with the suburb of Margate (Qld) expected to increase by 1,875 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting with an increase of 22.8% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
139 new dwellings have been approved in Margate (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 27 a year. That is 3.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 34 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 29% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 24, broadly in line with 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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Analysis by AreaSearch of ABS figures for building approvals, distributed from statistical zones, indicates that Margate typically records approximately 27 new residential approvals annually, with an estimated total of 139 dwellings authorized over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, 22 building approvals have been logged. Because the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) saw an average of only 0.1 new residents added per year for each built dwelling, housing supply matches or exceeds local demand, which offers purchasers broader options and supports potential growth above forecasts.
The average estimated construction cost for these new homes is $465,000, showing that developers are prioritizing upper-market, premium residences. Furthermore, commercial building approvals valued at $2.6 million have been registered this financial year, emphasizing the predominantly residential focus of the neighborhood. Margate exhibits low levels of construction activity when contrasted with Greater Brisbane, tracking 56.0% below the metropolitan per capita average. Although building volume has risen recently, this restricted supply generally reinforces demand and sustains valuations for existing residential stock. Of the recent construction approvals, 29.0% represent detached houses and 71.0% comprise multi-unit dwellings. Prioritizing higher-density options offers more attainable price points and attracts downsizers, real estate investors, and first-time buyers. This trend represents a substantial shift from the established housing composition, which currently stands at 72.0% houses, showing the diminishing availability of vacant development parcels alongside changing buyer tastes and affordability constraints. With a ratio of approximately 180 people per approved dwelling, Margate displays structural features typical of a low-density precinct. Future demographic models suggest Margate will add 1,766 residents by 2041, according to the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If residential development continues at its current pace, the supply of housing may struggle to keep up with population growth, which could intensify competition among buyers and put upward pressure on residential real estate prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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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 $37.7 billion. 46 are already under construction and 56 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 infrastructure projects, major planning updates, and public works strongly influence real estate performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects that are expected to impact the local area. Key developments include the Redcliffe Peninsula Foreshore Masterplan, the Bramble Bay Foreshore Restoration Project, the Redcliffe Peninsula Cycleway Network, and the Tydal Woody Point developments (Tydal Sands & Tydal Oceana), with the main projects listed below.
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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.
3,618 residents of Margate (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 3,807. Unemployment sits at 5.0%, with participation at 58.4%. 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 6,519, 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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Margate is characterized by a workforce possessing strong technical qualifications, with a notable presence in core service fields, an unemployment rate of 5.0%, and a yearly employment growth rate estimated at 2.6% using aggregated statistical area data. Figures from March 2026 show 3,618 residents are actively employed, which is coupled with an unemployment rate that sits 0.6% higher than the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%. Furthermore, labor force participation is lower, registering at 58.4% compared to 70.4% across the broader capital city. Census data indicates that a moderate portion of the workforce, 15.6%, worked from home, although this figure was likely influenced by health-related lockdown measures.
The dominant industries employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The local labor force is highly specialized in construction, representing 1.4 times the regional employment concentration. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 5.8% of local workers, falling behind the Greater Brisbane average of 8.9%. Comparing the total number of local jobs in the Census to the count of resident workers suggests that this residential neighborhood provides few jobs within its own boundaries. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional data reveals that for the 12 months ending March 2026, the number of employed residents rose by 2.6% while the total labor force expanded by 3.4%, causing the local unemployment rate to rise by 0.7 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.2%, the labor force expand by 3.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context regarding upcoming workforce requirements in Margate. These models, which project out five and ten years, have been mapped against the local industry profile to estimate future growth trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Extrapolating these industry trends to the local employment structure suggests Margate's workforce could expand by 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted calculation that does not factor in localized population changes.
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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The latest postcode-level ATO statistics for the financial year 2023 show that personal earnings in Margate fall below the national benchmark, with a median of $50,575 and an average of $61,326. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded a median income of $58,236 and an average of $72,799. Adjusting these values for the 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since the financial year 2023 suggests estimated figures of approximately $56,320 for the median and $68,293 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census highlights that household, family, and individual incomes in Margate all rank between the 15th and 25th percentiles across the country.
The most common weekly household income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, capturing 25.9% of residents (2,008 people), which is comparable to the wider metropolitan region where this cohort represents 33.3%. Residential affordability is highly constrained, with only 79.5% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 12th percentile nationally.
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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Residential property types in Margate at the time of the latest Census consisted of 71.8% detached houses and 28.2% alternative dwellings such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings throughout the Brisbane metropolitan area. Home ownership rates were higher than the metropolitan average, with 28.4% of residents owning their properties outright, while 29.6% had a mortgage and 42.0% rented. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,733 was below the Brisbane metropolitan average of $1,863, and the median weekly rent was $320, compared to the regional figure of $380.
On a national level, Margate mortgage payments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also significantly below the national median 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 comprise 60.2% of the local households, which includes couples with children at 20.7%, couples without children at 23.8%, and single-parent households at 14.6%. The remaining 39.8% of households are non-family arrangements, consisting of single-person households at 36.2% and group households at 3.5%. The median household occupancy of 2.2 people is smaller than the average of 2.6 recorded across Greater Brisbane.
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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The local population presents distinct educational patterns, with the proportion of residents holding university qualifications (19.6%) tracking below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher education qualification at 13.2%, with postgraduate degrees at 3.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Vocational and technical capabilities are highly prevalent, as 42.0% of individuals aged 15 and over hold vocational qualifications, divided between advanced diplomas at 12.6% and certificate-level training at 29.4%. A substantial portion of the community is engaged in learning, with 25.9% of local residents enrolled in formal education.
Primary school pupils make up 8.9% of the population, secondary school students represent 7.5%, and tertiary education students account for 4.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Margate (Qld) reaches 26 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 640 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 services in Margate include 26 active transit stops, which consist of bus connections. These stops are serviced by 4 distinct routes that run a combined 639 weekly passenger journeys. Transport accessibility is highly rated, with residents living an average of 178 meters from their nearest public transit stop. Commuting patterns reflect the residential nature of the suburb, with most workers traveling outside the area; private vehicles are the primary mode of travel at 86%, while 6% of commuters travel by train. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.1 cars per dwelling, which is lower than the metropolitan average.
At the 2021 Census, 15.6% of residents worked from home, which may reflect temporary pandemic restrictions. Public transport services average 91 daily trips across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 24 weekly passenger trips for each transit stop.
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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Health indicators point to notable public health challenges in Margate, according to AreaSearch analysis of local mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic health conditions across various age cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is relatively low, with about 52% of the population (~3,994 people) holding coverage, compared to 55.8% across the Greater Brisbane area. Mental health concerns and arthritis represent the most common health challenges, affecting 10.7% and 10.6% of the population respectively. In comparison, 59.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, which is below the 69.2% rate seen across Greater Brisbane.
The working-age demographic shows elevated rates of chronic illness, indicating notable health issues. Seniors aged 65 and over represent 25.0% of the local population (1,939 people), which is significantly higher than the 15.1% share in Greater Brisbane. The health status of these older residents ranks similarly to national senior averages.
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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Margate exhibits moderate levels of cultural diversity, with citizens accounting for 86.1% of the population, Australian-born individuals representing 77.1%, and 93.5% of households speaking only English. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 48.8% of the community. The most notable religious overrepresentation relative to the broader metropolitan area is Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of residents, equal to the 0.1% average across Greater Brisbane. English ancestry is the most common parental background at 31.1% of the population, followed by Australian ancestry at 24.4% and Irish ancestry at 9.6%. In terms of specific ethnic backgrounds, there is a higher concentration of individuals identifying as New Zealanders at 1.2% (compared to 1.0% regionally), Maori at 1.2% (compared to 1.1% regionally), and Welsh at 0.7% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Margate (Qld) is 46, older than 82% of areas nationally. 19.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 46 years in Margate is much higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years, and also older than the national median of 38 years. Compared to the capital city, Margate contains a higher proportion of residents in the 65 - 74 age bracket (13.1%) but has a smaller representation of people aged 25 - 34 (9.0%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 6.6% to 9.0%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 15.1% to 13.7%.
Projections for 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts, led by a 69% expansion of the 75 to 84 age group, which will grow from 698 to 1,183 people. Overall, the population aged 65 and over is projected to account for 65% of all population growth, confirming an aging community profile. By contrast, the 35 to 44 and 0 to 4 age brackets are expected to shrink.
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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 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 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 — 2 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,575 at the 2021 Census → 7,756 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 (SAL31764). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.