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Meringandan West has an estimated 3,259 residents, up from 2,488 at the 2021 Census — a change of 771 people, or 31.0%. Growth has averaged 5.4% a year over five years, faster than 95% of areas nationally. 229 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 59.0% of that increase. That puts 196 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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As of Aug 2026, the population of the suburb of Meringandan West stands at approximately 3,259, determined through AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS updates alongside post-Census validated address counts. Compared to the 2,488 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this demonstrates an expansion of 771 people (31.0%). Underlying this change is an estimated resident count of 3,225 derived from the ABS ERP release (June 2025), coupled with 229 validated new addresses confirmed post-Census. With a density of 195 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample space per resident as well as scope for additional expansion.
The 31.0% population increase recorded since the 2021 census positioned the community as a regional growth frontrunner, outpacing both the broader SA4 region and the SA3 area (9.3%). Inward interstate migration served as the primary growth engine, contributing roughly 59.0% of recent population additions, complemented by positive contributions from natural increase and overseas migration. Population projections produced by ABS/Geoscience Australia (issued in 2024 using 2022 baseline figures) are utilized across SA2 boundaries. For horizons beyond 2032 or areas not covered by this dataset, SA2 figures from the Queensland State Government (released in 2023 based on 2021 numbers) are implemented. Because these state forecasts omit age breakdowns, proportional age-cohort weighting from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 referencing 2022 data) is integrated where necessary. Demographically, the suburb of Meringandan West is slated for growth exceeding the median for non-metropolitan Australia, with aggregated SA2 projections indicating an addition of 608 persons by 2041, representing an overall expansion of 17.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
145 new dwellings have been approved in Meringandan West over the past five years, an average of 29 a year. That places the area in the 87th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 25 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 96% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 32, 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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ABS building approval figures compiled by AreaSearch show that Meringandan West generated an average of roughly 29 residential approvals annually, amounting to approximately 145 dwellings across the past 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 32 building permits have been granted. With incoming population gains averaging 6 new residents per year arriving per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), construction has lagged incoming demand, exerting upward pressure on property values and heightening buyer competition. Dwellings are being constructed at an average value of $417,000, which sits under regional benchmarks and provides accessible pricing for buyers.
Concurrently, $583,000 in commercial development approvals was registered during the current financial year, underscoring a distinctly residential building environment. Building activity in Meringandan West tracks at a higher intensity than Rest of Qld, exceeding the per-capita regional benchmark by 48.0% across the 5 year period, which maintains inventory variety while reinforcing established home values. Composition of new construction is heavily weighted toward detached dwellings at 96.0%, with medium and high-density housing comprising the remaining 4.0%, preserving the low-density fabric and spacious family-oriented appeal of the locality. With approximately 73 people per dwelling approval, the locality exhibits key indicators of an expanding residential market. Looking forward from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the population is projected to expand by 574 residents heading into 2041. Assuming ongoing building velocities are maintained, future residential construction appears well-positioned to satisfy incoming buyer demand, offering favorable market settings and potentially accommodating growth in excess of baseline demographic expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 47 current infrastructure and development projects close to Meringandan West, worth an estimated $8.47 billion. 21 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, health & medical and sports & recreation. 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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Community growth and economic performance are heavily shaped by local planning policies, civic investments, and major infrastructure initiatives. Currently, no major projects have been recorded by AreaSearch as having a direct impact on the area. Surrounding regional developments of interest include the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing (TSRC), Central Highfields Activation Project (Infrastructure), Toowoomba Day Surgery Theatre, and Clifford Park Special School - Relocation of Denise Kable Centre, with key details summarized below.
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Queens Park Estates
Queens Park Estates is a 204 lot residential subdivision on the northside of Toowoomba at Meringandan West, close to the new $1.3Bn Toowoomba hospital under construction. Stage 1 and 2 are sold out and Stage 3 is now selling, with construction underway across all three stages. The estate sits next to Meringandan State School and future approved supermarket, dining, medical, childcare and private school amenity, with elevated H Class soil blocks and eligibility for the $30,000 first home owners grant.
GemLife Highfields Heights
Contemporary farmhouse-inspired over-50s land lease lifestyle resort on 23 hectares with panoramic views of the Bunya and Gowrie mountains, bushland conservation area and creek frontage. The community will comprise 366 homes across multiple stages, a $12.5 million barnhouse-inspired Country Club, and a separate Summer House recreation precinct. Stage One is largely sold with residents in occupation, and Stage Two construction is underway. Located about 12 minutes from Toowoomba city.
Walermare
Premium acreage residential estate in Highfields, Toowoomba, offering 93 large lots ranging from 0.5 to 2.5 acres with panoramic mountain views, spacious layouts, and proximity to amenities including schools, shopping, and recreational parks.
Botanic Highfields
Masterplanned greenfield community in Highfields, Toowoomba. The 90ha estate by CW Group is selling and under active civil works, with 38-42% of the site set aside for native reserve, open space and parklands. Planned yield is 590+ large lots (typically 500-800sqm), with community park, wetlands, and nature links.
Highfields/Kratzke/O'Brien Roads Intersections Upgrade
Comprehensive upgrade of key transport corridors in Highfields including the delivery of multi-lane roundabouts at the Highfields, Kratzke, and O'Brien Roads intersection, as well as connections at Lauder Drive and Rogers Drive. The project involves realigning O'Brien Road, upgrading stormwater drainage, and constructing dedicated shared active transport pathways to support regional population growth.
Habitat - Mt Kynoch Masterplan
A $200 million masterplanned residential estate north of Toowoomba comprising approximately 1,000 lots across 145.97 hectares. Developed by Habitat Mt Kynoch Pty Ltd, the community is situated atop the Great Dividing Range offering elevated lifestyle living with sweeping views. Stage 1 (81 lots) was completed in April 2025, Stage 2 is currently under construction, and Stage 3 is now selling. A future medical and retail precinct is planned within the estate.
Central Highfields Activation Project (Infrastructure)
Critical trunk infrastructure works in Central Highfields, including four new roundabouts on Highfields Road (at Kratzke/O'Brien Roads, Lauder Drive and Rogers Drive), realignment of Kratzke and O'Brien Roads, new footpaths and shared paths, stormwater upgrades, and underground relocation of water, sewer, power and telecommunications services. The works unlock at least 343 new dwellings and enable the future Central Highfields Town Centre. Backed by $20.1 million from the Queensland Government's Residential Activation Fund, construction began in early 2026 and staged works are underway through the Highfields Road corridor, with completion expected in early 2028.
Central Highfields Masterplan
A 45-hectare masterplanned town centre development featuring commercial, retail, mixed-use, and community areas. Includes a public transport hub, civic spaces, pedestrian links, and an expansion area for the Queensland Fire Department. Designed to cater to long-term regional population growth up to 2051.
1,713 residents of Meringandan West are employed, from a labour force of 1,745. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 73.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 2,453, about 75% 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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Statistical area figures compiled by AreaSearch highlight a capable local workforce in Meringandan West with strong representation across essential services and a remarkably low unemployment rate of 1.8%. A total of 1,713 residents are employed as of March 2026, while the jobless level sits 2.1% under the 3.9% recorded for Regional Qld. Labor force participation is also notably elevated at 73.9%, compared to 64.2% across Regional Qld. Census records indicate that only 8.0% of workers operated from home, though this figure should be considered in the context of Covid-19 restrictions at the time.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Manufacturing displays exceptional local concentration, capturing a workforce proportion 1.5 times the regional norm. Conversely, accommodation & food services is less prominent locally, employing 4.8% of the workforce compared to 8.3% across Regional Qld. Comparing working residents against local workplace numbers from the Census suggests that the community offers relatively few on-site job positions within its immediate borders. Aggregated ABS and SALM metrics indicate that over the 12-month period, the local labor pool contracted by 4.1% alongside a 4.7% decrease in employment, pushing the unemployment rate up by 0.7 percentage points. Over the same span, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1%, the workforce grow by 0.3%, and unemployment edge up by 0.1 percentage points. Future workplace demand can be evaluated using national industry projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. Mapping these benchmarks against the local employment profile provides indicative forecasts across five and ten-year intervals. Nationally, employment is projected to climb 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sector trajectories vary. Applying this industry distribution suggests local jobs could grow by 6.2% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (calculated as a simple proportional model for contextual demonstration without incorporating localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Meringandan West is $2,194 a week (about $114,000 a year), with median personal income at $972 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,308 a year against an average of $71,698. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ATO postcode records for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the suburb of Meringandan West outpace national benchmarks, featuring a median of $60,308 and an average of $71,698. In comparison, Regional Qld registered a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593. Applying an 11.36% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 indicates modeled figures of approximately $67,159 (median) and $79,843 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places the area's personal, family, and household earnings between the 76th and 77th percentiles across Australia.
In terms of earnings brackets, the dominant group encompasses 45.2% of workers (1,473 residents) taking home $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, compared to 31.7% regionally. Shelter costs absorb 13.5% of income, strong remuneration positions local households in the 80th percentile for disposable funds, and the SEIFA economic index places the area in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Meringandan West had 781 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 67% are owned with a mortgage, 10% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,650 a month. Rent absorbs 18.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.4%. 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 records reveal that separate houses account for 99.6% of residential properties in Meringandan West, while semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other formats make up just 0.4%, contrasting with Regional Qld where houses represent 76.4% and alternative dwelling types comprise 23.6%. Outright homeownership lags the wider region at 22.9%, with the remaining stock divided between mortgaged homes (67.2%) and rental properties (9.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,650 sits slightly below the Regional Qld figure of $1,655, whereas median weekly rent of $400 exceeds the regional benchmark of $345. On a countrywide basis, local mortgage commitments are substantially lower than the Australian median of $1,863, while local rent levels surpass the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Meringandan West counted 781 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,023 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 51% are couples with children, more than in 95% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 12% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 88.0% of all households in the locality, made up of couples with children (51.3%), couples without children (27.9%), and single parent arrangements (7.6%). The remaining 12.0% consists of non-family living situations, which include single-person households at 11.7% and group households at 0.8%. Average household occupancy stands at 3.1 people, exceeding the Regional Qld standard of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.5% of adults in Meringandan West hold a university qualification, including 13.4% with a bachelor degree and 2.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 36.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 262 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,018 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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Attainment of higher education qualifications in the locality presents notable ground for growth, with tertiary degree holders accounting for 17.5% of residents versus the Australian benchmark of 30.4%. Among university credentials, bachelor degrees represent 13.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational and trade training is highly prevalent, as 48.8% of individuals aged 15+ hold technical qualifications, comprising certificate-level awards (36.8%) and advanced diplomas (12.0%). A substantial share of the local population is engaged in study, with 34.6% currently taking part in formal educational programs.
This cohort includes 15.5% attending primary schools, 10.8% enrolled in secondary institutions, and 2.7% pursuing tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Meringandan West means driving: households keep an average of 2.1 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
Transport Stops Detail
73.5% of residents in Meringandan West report no long-term health condition. 4.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 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 compiled by AreaSearch point to below-average outcomes locally regarding mortality and the presence of chronic illnesses, with medical conditions evident across younger as well as older demographics. Private medical insurance coverage is widespread, held by approximately 56% of residents (~1,812 people), compared to 52.5% across Regional Qld. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most widely reported medical issues, diagnosed in 8.1 and 7.7% of the populace respectively, while 73.5% of residents reported having no medical ailments whatsoever, exceeding the 67.6% recorded across Regional Qld. General health status across the working-age population remains standard.
Older residents aged 65 and over make up 10.1% of the community (329 people), well below the 20.3% share seen across Regional Qld. Health metrics for local seniors present certain challenges, tracking broadly in line with national benchmarks for the overall population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Meringandan West is largely Australian-born, at 91.7% of residents, with 1.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.2%) and English (29.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Meringandan West sit below broader norms, with 91.7% of residents born in Australia, 95.4% holding Australian citizenship, and 98.3% speaking solely English at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 59.6% of the local population compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Looking at ancestral heritage based on parental birthplace, the three most common backgrounds in Meringandan West are Australian (34.2%, well above the 26.5% regional share), English (29.4%), and German (8.7%). Notable variations in other lineages include South Australian background at 0.7% (against 0.5% regionally), Welsh ancestry at 0.6% (compared to 0.5%), and Dutch heritage representing 1.4% (versus 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Meringandan West is 32, younger than 90% of areas nationally. 27.3% 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 demographic structure of Meringandan West centers heavily around families with young dependents. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates indicate that children and youth aged 0 - 24 comprise 40.2% of residents compared to 29.6% across Regional Qld, while seniors aged 65+ account for 10.1% against 20.4% regionally. The median age is estimated at 32 as at August 2026, remaining consistent with the 2021 Census and sitting 9 years lower than the Regional Qld median of 41 from that Census, as well as below the national Census median of 38.
Since the Census, the mature adult cohort (45 - 64) decreased from 21.5% to an estimated 18.9%. Specifically, the 5 to 14 age group contracted from 20.8% to an estimated 18.7%, whereas the 15 to 24 cohort expanded from 11.0% to 13.3% without an accompanying influx in younger age brackets. Heading toward 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated among adults aged 25 - 44, projected to rise by 271 residents (27%) to 1,281, while the fastest proportional expansion is expected among seniors aged 65+, increasing 35% to 444.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Meringandan West
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 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 May 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 — 229 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,488 at the 2021 Census → 3,259 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 (SAL31809). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.