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Marsden has an estimated 16,474 residents, up from 14,795 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,679 people, or 11.3%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years, faster than 75% of areas nationally. 170 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 52.0% of that increase. That puts 2,661 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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Analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside new address files validated by AreaSearch since the Census, estimates the population of the suburb of Marsden at approximately 16,474 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,679 people (11.3%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded 14,795 residents. The figures are derived from an estimated resident population of 16,401 determined by AreaSearch from the ABS June 2025 ERP data release, combined with an additional 170 validated new addresses since the Census. This population level results in a density of 2,661 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Marsden in the upper quartile of national locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
The 11.3% growth rate of the suburb of Marsden since the 2021 census outpaced the national average (9.3%) and the state, making it a regional growth leader. Natural growth was the primary driver, accounting for roughly 52.0% of the overall population gains in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For SA2 areas without this data, and for periods after 2032, Queensland State Government projections released in 2023 and based on 2021 data are used. Since these state-level projections lack age breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 data) for each age cohort. Looking ahead, the suburb of Marsden is projected to experience population growth slightly below the median of Australian statistical areas, with aggregated SA2 projections indicating an increase of 1,810 persons to 2041, representing a total gain of 10.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
265 new dwellings have been approved in Marsden over the past five years, an average of 53 a year. That places the area in the 73rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 56 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 54% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 85, 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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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical area data, Marsden has averaged about 53 residential property approvals annually, totaling an estimated 265 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 78 approvals have been logged. With an average of 4.9 people moving to the locality per year for every dwelling constructed over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping new supply, which typically drives up prices and intensifies buyer competition. The average expected construction cost for these new properties is $277,000, aligning with regional trends.
Additionally, commercial approvals reached $4.7 million this financial year, pointing to the suburb's predominantly residential character. New residential construction comprises 54.0% freestanding houses and 46.0% townhouses or apartments, showing an increasing mix of attached housing choices across various price points, from spacious family homes to smaller, more affordable options. This represents a clear shift from the current housing stock (which is 79.0% standalone houses), indicating a decline in available developable land and adapting to shifting lifestyle choices and affordability constraints. With approximately 367 people per building approval, Marsden reflects a mature market. Projections indicate that Marsden will gain 1,737 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Looking at current construction trends, the supply of new housing is anticipated to easily accommodate this demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth above current forecasts.
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AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Marsden, worth an estimated $1.49 billion. A further 68 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $94.4 billion. 24 are already under construction and 29 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development 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 changes, and development works play a critical role in shaping regional performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 15 projects expected to influence the locality. Notable developments include the Crestmead Logistics Estate, the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project, the Water and Wastewater Capital Works Program, and the Logan Motorway Upgrade from Gateway Motorway to Murtha Road, with the key projects of interest listed below.
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Third Avenue Upgrade
Upgrade of approximately 1.8 kilometres of Third Avenue and adjacent sections of Second and Fourth Avenues in Marsden and Berrinba by Logan City Council[cite: 1]. The project encompasses corridor road widening, intersection signalisation, dedicated turning lanes, realignments, and integrated active transport infrastructure to improve capacity and safety[cite: 1]. Detailed design, environmental assessments, and heritage clearances are advancing ahead of construction tender release[cite: 1].
Avenue Heights Estate
A residential development featuring 40 brand-new single and double storey dwellings with 3 and 4 bedroom options, suitable for first home buyers and located centrally to amenities like shopping centres, medical facilities, public transport, schools, and major freeways.
Loganlea Station Relocation
Relocation of Loganlea station approximately 500m south of its current location to improve connectivity with the Logan Hospital, TAFE Queensland Loganlea campus, and Loganlea State High School. The project includes a new pedestrian footbridge, two new platforms with four-track capacity, a new station building, and an expanded park 'n' ride facility.
Pan Pacific Recycling Solar Panel Recycling Facility
Queensland's first licensed commercial solar panel recycling facility. The Crestmead plant has commenced commercial operations and is capable of processing up to 240,000 end-of-life solar panels annually. The facility recovers up to 99% of panel materials including glass, aluminium, silicon, copper and silver while also expanding into battery recycling services.
Crestmead Logistics Estate
A 1.5 billion dollar master-planned industrial precinct spanning 157 hectares on the corner of Green and Clarke Roads in Crestmead, around 25 kilometres south of Brisbane. Developed by Pointcorp and amalgamated over five years from 2014, the nine-stage estate is set to deliver approximately 650,000 square metres of warehousing, business, logistics and manufacturing space, with around 6,000 ongoing jobs forecast for the Logan economy. More than 1.1 million square metres of land has been sold within the master plan, with major occupiers and developers including Mapletree, GPT, Bunnings, Bevchain, Visy, Toll, Phoenix Transport, Frucor and Nick Scali.Singapore-based Mapletree Investments holds a 36 hectare super-lot for its Mapletree Logistics Park, with Stage 1 (over 63,000 square metres) fully leased shortly after completion, Stage 2 (around 37,751 square metres) committed in early 2025, and further stages 3 and 4 planned to take the park to roughly 200,000 square metres. The final remaining block (Lot 61) within Stages 9 and 10 was offered for sale in late 2024 with site works due to be ready for settlement and build in early 2025, indicating the broader estate is in its final delivery phase.
Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail
The 5.75 billion AUD Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project is a 20km rail corridor upgrade between Kuraby and Beenleigh. Key works include doubling the tracks from two to four, upgrading nine stations to meet modern accessibility standards, and removing five level crossings. The project features the relocation of Loganlea and Trinder Park stations, the implementation of the European Train Control System (ETCS), and significant active transport improvements. As of May 2026, the ActivUs Alliance (comprising CPB Contractors, Acciona, UGL, SMEC, and WSP) has commenced major construction on the rail package, while works on the Loganlea station relocation and open level crossing removals are also progressing.
Logan West Upgrade
Major expansion to widen the western section of the Logan Motorway. Includes adding an additional lane in each direction between Centenary Motorway and Mount Lindesay Highway, plus a westbound lane between Boundary Road and Formation Street. The project features an upgrade to the Formation Street interchange, new smart motorway technologies, and increased vehicle height capacity for freight.
Logan Water Capital Works Program
Ongoing capital works program delivering water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades across Logan City. Works include aged water meter replacement, wastewater pipeline relining, pump station upgrades at Waterford and Loganlea, a new trunk water main from Logan Village to Chambers Flat, sewer mains from Jimboomba to Cedar Grove, and upgrades to the Loganholme Wastewater Treatment Plant. A new Chambers Flat WWTP has secured $136 million in Queensland Government funding with design underway.
6,957 residents of Marsden are employed, from a labour force of 7,586. Unemployment sits at 8.3%, with participation at 63.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 13,477, about 82% 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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Marsden possesses a diverse workforce distributed between blue and white collar roles, with a strong presence in manufacturing and industrial sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of 8.3% based on AreaSearch's aggregated statistical area data. As of March 2026, 6,957 local residents are employed, though the unemployment rate remains 4.0% higher than the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.3%, indicating potential for labor market improvement. Furthermore, the workforce participation rate is significantly lower at 63.1% compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.4%. Census records show that a minor 6.5% of workers operated from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. The workforce shows a high concentration in manufacturing, which sits at 2.0 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented at 2.1% compared to the regional figure of 8.9%. Comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests this predominantly residential area offers limited local employment options. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader statistical regions reveals that the labor force shrank by 2.3% over the 12-month period, while total employment fell by 3.2%, leading to a 0.8 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced a 3.2% rise in employment, a 3.4% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends in Marsden. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local employment mix to project growth paths. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary by industry. Projecting these industry trends onto Marsden's current workforce structure suggests local employment will rise by 5.8% over five years and 12.6% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized population trends).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Marsden is $1,409 a week (about $73,000 a year), with median personal income at $628 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,187 a year against an average of $48,477. 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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Taxpayer statistics from the ATO, aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, show that incomes in the suburb of Marsden remain below the national average. The median income among taxpayers in the suburb of Marsden is $46,187, with the average income recorded at $48,477, compared to Greater Brisbane figures of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $51,434 for the median and $53,984 for the average. According to 2021 Census data, personal, family, and household incomes in Marsden all fall within the 15th to 29th percentiles nationwide.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket contains 35.5% of the population (5,848 individuals), which matches the metropolitan trend where the same group accounts for 33.3%. Severe housing affordability challenges are evident, with just 78.8% of income left after housing costs, placing the area in the 22nd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Marsden had 4,134 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 0% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 54% rented and 14% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,457 a month. Rent absorbs 24.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.9%. 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, the housing mix in Marsden consisted of 79.4% detached houses and 20.6% other dwelling types (such as townhouses, units, and alternative housing), compared to Brisbane metro's split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Marsden was lower than the Brisbane metro average at 13.5%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (32.6%) or renting (53.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,457 was notably lower than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, while the median weekly rent was $350 compared to Brisbane metro's $380.
On a national level, Marsden's mortgage costs are significantly below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Marsden counted 4,134 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,603 today, averaging 3.3 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 77% of areas nationally, against 16% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the vast majority of homes at 77.3%, consisting of couples with children (39.2%), couples without children (15.5%), and single parent households (20.8%). Non-family households account for the remaining 22.7%, consisting of lone person households (18.7%) and group households (4.0%). The median household size of 3.3 people exceeds the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
10.0% of adults in Marsden hold a university qualification, including 7.0% with a bachelor degree and 1.9% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 84% of areas nationally. A further 29.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 2,300 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 930 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 locality face notable educational challenges, with the proportion of residents holding university qualifications (10.0%) sitting well below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This gap presents a clear opportunity for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 7.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees (1.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 38.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas (8.9%) and certificates (29.8%). Participation in study is high, with 38.0% of the population currently undertaking formal education.
This group consists of 14.9% enrolled in primary schools, 12.4% in secondary schools, and 3.0% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Marsden reaches 45 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 510 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit data shows 45 active transit stops in Marsden, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 5 distinct routes, which accommodate 510 passenger journeys each week. Local transport access is good, with residents living an average of 259 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, the majority of working residents travel outside the area for employment, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 92%. Dwellings average 1.5 motor vehicles. A relatively low proportion of residents (6.5%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Bus services average 72 daily trips across all routes, which translates to roughly 11 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
71.7% of residents in Marsden report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 84% of areas nationally. 6.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health outcomes present notable difficulties for Marsden, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness rates, which impact both younger and older demographics. The level of private health insurance is particularly low at approximately 46% of the population (~7,645 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues in the area, affecting 8.5% and 8.2% of residents respectively. Conversely, 71.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
Residents of working age display a higher than average rate of chronic illnesses. People aged 65 and over make up 9.8% of the population (1,614 people), which is lower than the Greater Brisbane level of 15.1%. Health challenges among older residents result in national rankings that broadly match those of the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
39.4% of Marsden residents were born overseas and 34.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 81% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (20.9%) and Australian (19.1%). 3.3% 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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Marsden exhibits high levels of multicultural diversity, with 39.4% of residents born outside Australia and 34.3% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 45.8% of the population. The most prominent statistical variance is in the representation of Islam, which accounts for 11.7% of local residents, considerably higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.0%. Regarding parental ancestry, the largest represented groups in Marsden are Other at 24.1% of the population (significantly exceeding the regional average of 9.4%), English at 20.9% (notably lower than the regional average of 26.8%), and Australian at 19.1%.
There are also notable differences in other backgrounds, with Samoan background overrepresented at 6.1% of Marsden (compared to 0.9% regionally), Maori at 4.6% (compared to 1.1%), and New Zealand ancestry at 1.6% (compared to 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Marsden is 28, younger than 99% of areas nationally. 31.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Marsden is 28 years, which is younger than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 years and the national figure of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Marsden has a larger share of residents aged 5 - 14 (18.7%) but a smaller share aged 65 - 74 (5.9%). The proportion of 5 - 14 year-olds is notably higher than the national figure of 12.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age cohort has increased from 2.1% to 3.2% of the population, while the 0 to 4 age group has decreased from 8.9% to 7.9%.
Projections for 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts for Marsden, led by a 25% increase in the 45 to 54 age group (adding 430 people to reach 2,127 from 1,696), while the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age brackets are expected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Marsden
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 | Aug 2026 this month 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 Aug 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 — 170 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (14,795 at the 2021 Census → 16,474 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 (SAL31775). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.