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Meringandan West has an estimated 3,256 residents, up from 2,488 at the 2021 Census — a change of 768 people, or 30.9%. Growth has averaged 5.3% a year over five years, faster than 95% of areas nationally. 227 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 59.0% of that increase. That puts 195 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to investigations of ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region alongside new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Meringandan West has an estimated population of approximately 3,256 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 768 people (30.9%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 2,488 people. The variation is calculated from a resident population of 3,223, which AreaSearch estimated using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) combined with 227 validated new addresses identified since the Census date. This population level yields a density of 195 persons per square kilometer, indicating low-density living and potential capacity for future growth.
The 30.9% rate of expansion in the suburb of Meringandan West since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 area (9.2%) and the SA4 region, making it a regional leader in growth. Population increases were heavily supported by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 59.0% of total demographic gains in recent times, though natural growth and overseas migration also contributed positively. AreaSearch utilises population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 areas, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 areas where this dataset is unavailable, or for periods past 2032, Queensland State Government projections released in 2023 (utilising 2021 data) are substituted. Because the Queensland state datasets omit age cohort breakdowns, AreaSearch applies age-based distribution percentages derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 with 2022 data) to the relevant cohorts. Demographic models point to population growth exceeding the median for regional Australia, with the suburb of Meringandan West expected to add 585 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, showing a 16.9% overall expansion across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
159 new dwellings have been approved in Meringandan West over the past five years, an average of 31 a year. That places the area in the 86th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 27 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 96% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 28, 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 building permit statistics allocated from statistical areas shows that Meringandan West has averaged approximately 31 annual residential approvals. This is reflected in an estimated 159 approved homes during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 26 approvals registered during the current FY-26. With an average of 4.7 additional residents arriving in the locality for each completed dwelling during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, demand is outstripping supply. This scenario typically drives up property values and intensifies homebuyer competition, while new dwellings carry an average construction value of $469,000—slightly higher than the wider region's average—pointing to higher-quality residential builds.
Additionally, commercial approvals reached $583,000 during this financial year, demonstrating that construction is overwhelmingly residential. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Meringandan West exhibits 114.0% higher development volume on a per-capita basis, providing purchasers with more options despite a recent cooling in construction volumes. This rate of building activity is substantially higher than the national benchmark, showing strong interest from developers. New projects are made up of 96.0% detached houses and 4.0% semi-detached properties or units, maintaining the low-density character of the area through a focus on standalone homes that attract buyers seeking larger blocks. The area currently records about 116 residents for every dwelling approval, pointing to a growing market. Projecting forward, Meringandan West is anticipated to add 552 residents by 2041, measured from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. If current building rates persist, the supply of new housing is expected to easily accommodate this demand, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially facilitating expansion beyond standard demographic forecasts.
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 $8.41 billion. 22 are already under construction and 13 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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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development schemes are primary drivers of real estate markets. AreaSearch did not identify any projects directly in the area. Relevant regional works include the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing (TSRC), Central Highfields Activation Project (Infrastructure), Toowoomba Day Surgery Theatre, and the Clifford Park Special School - Relocation of Denise Kable Centre, with details on the most significant projects listed 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.
1,650 residents of Meringandan West are employed, from a labour force of 1,680. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 71.9%. 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 2,482, about 76% 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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Meringandan West possesses a skilled labor pool with strong representation in vital services, alongside a very low unemployment rate of 1.8%, according to AreaSearch's compilation of local data. As of March 2026, there are 1,650 employed residents. The local unemployment rate is 2.1% lower than the 3.9% recorded in Regional Qld, while participation in the workforce is elevated at 71.9% compared to the Regional Qld average of 64.3%. Census data indicates that a low 8.0% of the working population performed their duties from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.
The local workforce is primarily employed in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The area exhibits a high concentration of manufacturing jobs, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, accommodation & food services plays a smaller role, employing 4.8% of workers compared to 8.3% across the region. The comparison between the local Census working population and resident population suggests that the area provides relatively few jobs locally. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS information compiled from wider statistical regions, the workforce shrank by 4.6% alongside a 5.3% drop in employment during the year to March 2026, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 0.7 percentage points. Meanwhile, Regional Qld saw employment grow by 0.1% and the labour force expand by 0.3%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide additional context regarding anticipated future demand in Meringandan West. These outlooks, which span five and ten-year intervals, have been overlaid with local employment data to gauge potential expansion trends. Although national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific estimates are applied to Meringandan West's current employment composition, local jobs are expected to grow by 6.2% over five years and by 13.3% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
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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Compiled postcode-level ATO data released for the financial year 2023 indicates that taxpayers in Meringandan West had a median income of $60,308, with an average income of $71,698. These figures exceed the respective Regional Qld medians and averages of $53,146 and $66,593. Accounting for a Wage Price Index rise of 11.36% since the financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $67,159 for the median and $79,843 for the average. Census data demonstrates that household, family, and individual earnings in the area are high, placing between the 76th and 77th percentiles nationally.
The income distribution is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which contains 45.2% of residents (1,471 people), compared to 31.7% regionally. Housing costs consume 13.5% of income, while strong household earnings place residents in the 80th percentile for disposable funds, and the SEIFA index ranks 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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An analysis of the residential stock from the latest Census shows that standalone houses made up 99.6% of dwellings in Meringandan West, with apartments, townhouses, and other formats comprising 0.4%, compared to Regional Qld where houses represented 76.4% and other styles made up 23.6%. Outright home ownership stood at 22.9%, which is lower than the Regional Qld average, while mortgaged properties accounted for 67.2% and rental properties made up 9.9% of homes. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,650 was below the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $400, compared to Regional Qld's median of $345.
Nationally, mortgage costs in Meringandan West are well below the Australian median of $1,863, while local rental rates exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Meringandan West counted 781 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,022 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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Families make up 88.0% of all households in the area, consisting of couples with children at 51.3%, couples without children at 27.9%, and single-parent households at 7.6%. Single-person households account for 11.7% and group housing represents 0.8%, making up the remaining 12.0% of non-family households. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Regional Qld average 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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Educational data shows lower rates of tertiary qualifications in the area, with 17.5% of residents holding a university degree compared to the national average of 30.4%. This gap highlights opportunities for educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 13.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Technical and trade skills are common, with 48.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (36.8%). A high proportion of the population is engaged in learning, with 34.6% of residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This group includes 15.5% in primary schools, 10.8% in high schools, and 2.7% enrolled in 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality indices and chronic illness rates, health outcomes in Meringandan West are below average, with common ailments present in both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 56% of the population (~1,810 people) holding coverage, compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld. Mental health conditions and asthma were the most prevalent health issues locally, affecting 8.1% and 7.7% of residents. However, 73.5% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Health statistics for working-age residents are typical.
Residents aged 65 and older represent 9.5% of the population (309 people), which is lower than the regional rate of 20.4%. Senior health outcomes present challenges, with national percentiles matching those of the broader 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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Meringandan West shows lower levels of cultural diversity than the national average, with 91.7% of residents born in Australia, 95.4% holding citizenship, and 98.3% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, adhered to by 59.6% of the population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding family heritage, the primary ancestral backgrounds in Meringandan West are Australian at 34.2% of the population (higher than the regional average of 26.5%), English at 29.4%, and German at 8.7%. Certain smaller groups show higher representation than the region, including South Australian at 0.7% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Welsh at 0.6% (compared to 0.5%), and Dutch at 1.4% (compared to 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Meringandan West is 32, younger than 90% of areas nationally. 26.7% 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 Meringandan West is 32 years, which is significantly lower than the Regional Qld median of 41 and the national median of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, the suburb has a higher proportion of children aged 5 - 14 (19.1%) but fewer seniors aged 75 - 84 (1.9%). The proportion of children aged 5 - 14 is higher than the national average of 12.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the share of the population aged 15 to 24 grew from 11.0% to 12.4%, and the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 5.5% to 6.9%.
Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 group declined from 11.2% to 8.4% and the 5 to 14 cohort dropped from 20.8% to 19.1%. Age projections for 2041 indicate that the 25 to 34 cohort will see the largest growth, increasing by 34% (adding 156 residents to reach 622), while the cohort aged 15 to 24 will decrease by 1 residents.
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 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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 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 — 227 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,488 at the 2021 Census → 3,256 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 (SAL31809). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.