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Mermaid Beach has an estimated 7,183 residents, down from 7,329 at the 2021 Census — a change of 146 people, or 2.0%. The population has thinned by an average 1.8% a year over five years, slower than 97% of areas nationally. 475 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 4,605 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 suburb of Mermaid Beach's population is estimated at around 7,183 as of May 2026. This reflects a decrease of 146 people (2.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,329 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 6,858, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 475 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4,604 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, making land in the area a highly-sought resource. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 70.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors. 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. As we examine future population trends, exceptional growth, placing in the top 10 percent of regional areas across the nation, is predicted over the period with the suburb of Mermaid Beach expected to increase by 3,714 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting reflecting an increase of 47.2% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
726 new dwellings have been approved in Mermaid Beach over the past five years, an average of 145 a year. That places the area in the 71st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 20 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 173 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 6% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 117, 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 approvals, mapped from statistical area data, shows that approximately 145 new dwellings have been approved annually in Mermaid Beach. This totals 726 approved residences over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 108 in the current FY-26 period. Even with recent local population declines, this incoming supply appears to align with demand, offering buyers a healthy selection. The average estimated construction cost for these new properties stands at $2,307,000, illustrating a clear developer emphasis on high-end, premium builds. Furthermore, commercial project approvals have reached $139.0 million this financial year, showing robust commercial investment activity.
Compared to Rest of Qld, Mermaid Beach displays slightly elevated development activity, running 49.0% above the regional per-capita average over the 5 year timeframe. This serves to maintain adequate choices for buyers while supporting current property values. This volume is notably higher than national trends, pointing to solid developer optimism in the area. The mix of new residential construction is composed of 6.0% detached houses and 94.0% multi-unit options like townhouses or apartments. Focusing on denser residential styles provides more attainable entry prices and appeals to downsizers, property investors, and first-time purchasers. Recording roughly 29 people for every approval, Mermaid Beach is characterized as a low-density zone. Looking forward, the local population is projected to expand by 3,389 residents by 2041, starting from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. Keeping up current paces of construction should allow new housing additions to easily satisfy demand, fostering favorable buyer conditions and potentially underpinning growth beyond the baseline population 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 21 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mermaid Beach, worth an estimated $4.23 billion. A further 139 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $51.4 billion. 49 are already under construction and 64 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and transport & logistics. 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 developments, and urban planning changes are key drivers of area performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 27 projects with the potential to influence the local area. Significant projects include The Alfred, Pacific Mermaid Beach, The Chevron, and the Mermaid Beach Medical Precinct, with details of the most relevant projects provided below.
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The Landmark
A 2 billion AUD mixed-use masterplanned precinct by Aniko Group located on a 1.13-hectare site. The development features four towers comprising up to 891 apartments, a 5-star international hotel, 11,000sqm of A-grade office space, a state-of-the-art medical centre, and a ground-level retail and dining plaza.
Gold Coast Highway Enhancement
Major upgrade to the Gold Coast Highway through Mermaid Beach as part of the $1.2 billion Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 (GCLR3). Includes road resurfacing, intersection upgrades, new pedestrian crossings, cycling infrastructure, and the extension of the light rail system from Broadbeach to Burleigh Heads.
The Alfred
The Alfred is a mixed-use redevelopment of the former Mermaid Beach Shopping Village on the corner of Gold Coast Highway, Alfred Street and Tamborine Street. Developed by DANKAV, the project pairs an 80-apartment residential tower with a ground-level retail and dining precinct spanning over 4,000 square metres across the first three levels, featuring cafes, restaurants and boutique retailers arranged around landscaped laneways and plazas. The site sits opposite the planned Mermaid Beach South light rail station.Demolition of the former shopping village is complete and construction is underway, with the first stage of residences expected to complete in 2027.
The Alfred
The Alfred is an 11-storey mixed-use development transforming the former Mermaid Beach Shopping Village into a coastal lifestyle precinct. Featuring 64 luxury one, two, and three-bedroom apartments above a ground-level hub of cafes, restaurants, and boutique retail tenancies connected by landscaped laneways. Designed by BDA Architecture and J.AR Office.
Hedges Avenue Redevelopment
A comprehensive streetscape and public realm upgrade for Hedges Avenue, including new landscaping, pedestrian facilities, cycle paths, and improved connectivity to the beach. Part of the broader Mermaid Beach revitalization strategy.
Venice & Ocean, 120 Hedges Avenue
Two luxury four-storey residences (duplex) by Mayd Group at 120 Hedges Avenue. Scope includes demolition of existing dwelling and construction of two attached houses with rooftop terraces and pools, basement amenities and high-end finishes.
Pacific Mermaid Beach
A 32-storey luxury residential tower by Aria Property Group featuring 128 premium apartments at Mermaid Beach on the Gold Coast. The oceanfront development includes amenities such as infinity pools, spa facilities, gym, and rooftop garden, with direct beach access.
Broadwater Parklands
Broadwater Parklands is the Gold Coast's flagship waterfront recreation precinct featuring extensive parkland, playgrounds, event spaces, walking and cycling paths, picnic facilities and community open space. No evidence could be verified that the previously described southward extension into Mermaid Beach is an active standalone approved project. Recent council and government activity is focused on maintenance, activation and waterway improvements rather than a major parklands extension.
4,179 residents of Mermaid Beach are employed, from a labour force of 4,249. Unemployment sits at 1.6%, with participation at 71.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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A highly qualified labor force with representation across diverse industries characterizes Mermaid Beach, which records a low unemployment rate of 1.6% based on aggregated statistical area data. As of March 2026, working residents numbered 4,179. The local jobless rate is 2.3% lower than the 3.9% recorded in Regional Qld, while participation in the workforce reaches 71.1%, significantly higher than the Regional Qld benchmark of 64.3%. Census figures show a moderate 18.9% of the local workforce performed their roles from home, though this data reflects potential pandemic lockdown influences. The primary employment sectors for local citizens are health care & social assistance, construction, and accommodation & food services.
Professional & technical services stand out as a local specialty, claiming a share of the workforce that is 1.8 times the regional proportion. On the other hand, agriculture, forestry & fishing is minimally represented at 0.3%, compared to a regional benchmark of 4.5%. Even though there are local job openings, comparing the number of working residents to local positions suggests a significant portion of the population travels outside the area for employment. AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics over the 12 months leading to March 2026 indicate a 4.0% contraction in the labor force alongside a 3.7% reduction in employment, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. Conversely, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1% and the labor force grow by 0.3%, pushing its rate up by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future demand in the area. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate future trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary. Applying these trends to the local industry mix suggests employment among residents could rise by 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mermaid Beach is $1,895 a week (about $99,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,021 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,865 a year against an average of $144,410. The average runs 141% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 for financial year 2023 place local earnings within the top percentage band in the country. The median income for taxpayers is $59,865, while the average stands at $144,410. These figures compare to $53,146 and $66,593 respectively in Regional Qld. Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of approximately $66,666 for the median and $160,815 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census highlights weekly individual earnings at the 80th national percentile, equivalent to $1,021.
In terms of brackets, the largest group comprises 34.6% of residents, representing 2,485 people, who earn between $1,500 and $2,999, similar to the wider region where 31.7% fall into this range. High housing costs account for 17.7% of local income, but solid earnings ensure disposable income remains at the 57th percentile, with the SEIFA income metric placing the area in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mermaid Beach had 3,175 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 19% detached houses and 62% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 48% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $460 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,820 a month, a total housing cost higher than 77% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of residential properties recorded at the most recent Census consisted of 19.0% detached houses and 81.1% other options like semi-detached units, townhouses, and apartments, contrasting with Regional Qld where houses made up 76.4% and other options accounted for 23.6%. The rate of home ownership was lower than the regional average, standing at 24.7%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (27.5%) or renting (47.8%). Median monthly mortgage costs were higher than the Regional Qld average at $1,820, while the median weekly rent was $460, compared to regional figures of $1,655 and $345 respectively.
Nationally, local mortgage payments sit below the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rents are considerably higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mermaid Beach counted 3,175 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 16% are couples with children, fewer than in 93% of areas nationally, against 32% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 57.6% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 16.1%, couples without children at 31.7%, and single parent households at 8.8%. Non-family households account for 42.4% of the total, with single-person households at 31.1% and group households at 11.3%. The median household size of 2.1 people is lower than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
37.4% of adults in Mermaid Beach hold a university qualification, including 27.7% with a bachelor degree and 6.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 20.9% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Residents display high levels of academic achievement, with 37.4% of those aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 20.6% in Rest of Qld and 25.4% across the broader SA4 region. This education profile positions the community well for professional industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 27.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational and technical training is also common, with 33.4% of the population aged 15+ holding qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 12.5% and certificates at 20.9%. A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 25.9% of residents currently enrolled in an educational institution.
This group includes 8.5% in higher education, 5.4% in primary school, and 5.1% attending secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mermaid Beach reaches 7 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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Analysis of local transit options shows 7 bus stops operating in the area. These stops are served by 2 routes, which support 1,340 weekly passenger journeys. Access to transport is high, with residents living an average of 185 meters from their nearest stop. The area is primarily residential, and most workers travel outside the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the most common transit mode at 85%, followed by walking at 5% and cycling at 3%. Car ownership averages 1.2 vehicles per household, which is below the regional average. A share of 18.9% of residents worked from home according to 2021 Census data, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.
Service frequency averages 191 daily trips across all transit routes, which represents approximately 191 weekly journeys for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.6% of residents in Mermaid Beach report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 82% of areas nationally. 3.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 84.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic illnesses show favorable health profiles, with low rates of common medical conditions across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is high, held by approximately 84% of the population, which represents 6,063 people. This contrasts with a coverage rate of 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma were the most prevalent diagnoses, affecting 7.2% and 6.9% of the population respectively. In contrast, 75.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
People aged 65 and over make up 13.3% of the community, representing 955 individuals, which is lower than the Regional Qld average of 20.4%. Health measures for older residents are strong, with national comparisons reflecting the trends seen in the wider local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.1% of Mermaid Beach residents were born overseas and 13.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.5%) and Australian (21.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is higher than in most comparable markets, with 13.0% of residents using a non-English language at home and 29.1% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 45.4% of the population. The most distinct variance is observed in Judaism, which is practiced by 0.5% of residents, compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Regarding family heritage, the most common ancestries are English at 29.5%, Australian at 21.7%, and Other at 9.7%. Some backgrounds show higher representation than regional averages, with French heritage at 1.0% compared to 0.5% regionally, Spanish at 1.0% compared to 0.3%, and New Zealand ancestry at 1.2% compared to 0.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mermaid Beach is 34, younger than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 37.4% 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 34 years is lower than both the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national median of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, there is a higher proportion of young adults aged 25 - 34, who make up 25.7% of the population, and a lower share of children aged 5 - 14 at 7.9%. The concentration of 25 - 34 year olds is higher than the national figure of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age bracket grew from 13.7% to 14.9%, and the 0 to 4 group rose from 3.7% to 4.9%.
Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.3% to 11.0%, and the 55 to 64 bracket declined from 11.7% to 10.6%. By 2041, demographic shifts are expected, with the 25 to 34 age group projected to grow by 71%, increasing by 1,314 people from 1,846 to 3,161. The 5 to 14 age group is projected to see lower growth of 7%, adding 41 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mermaid Beach
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 21 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 — 475 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,329 at the 2021 Census → 7,183 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 (SAL31811). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.