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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
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Miami has an estimated 8,581 residents, up from 7,445 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,136 people, or 15.3%. Growth has averaged 2.6% a year over five years, faster than 85% of areas nationally. 173 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 54.0% of that increase. That puts 2,860 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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Evaluating demographics from ABS updates within the surrounding region alongside address files validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the resident population in Miami stands at roughly 8,581 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 1,136 individuals (15.3%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 7,445 residents. This adjustment is calculated based on a resident base of 8,531, estimated by AreaSearch analyzing the June 2025 ABS ERP release, supplemented by 173 validated new addresses since the Census. Such population numbers translate to 2,860 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of Australian areas monitored by AreaSearch.
The 15.3% growth rate recorded in Miami since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of Qld (9.2%) and the national benchmark, establishing the suburb as a regional growth leader. This expansion was mostly stimulated by arrivals from overseas, accounting for roughly 54.0% of the population increase over recent times, though all demographic components including natural increase and interstate relocations remained positive. Projections developed by ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 division. Where these figures are unavailable or for periods after 2032, forecasts published by the Queensland State Government in 2023 utilizing 2021 data are substituted. Since these Queensland forecasts omit age brackets, AreaSearch allocates cohort growth based on the proportional weights from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections with a 2022 baseline. Looking at upcoming demographic changes, the suburb is anticipated to grow at a rate exceeding the national median for regional areas, with SA2 projections indicating a gain of 1,701 individuals by 2041, representing a total rise of 19.2% over the 16 years.
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433 new dwellings have been approved in Miami over the past five years, an average of 86 a year. That places the area in the 89th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 103 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 9% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 61, well below 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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According to building approval figures from the ABS compiled by AreaSearch for this local zone, Miami has averaged approximately 86 residential approvals annually, accumulating to an estimated 433 dwellings over the prior 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 56 approvals have been registered. An average of 2.3 additional residents was added for each completed home during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, highlighting the strong demand that supports local real estate values. New residential projects average $1,420,000 in construction costs, indicating a developer focus on high-end, premium properties.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $43.3 million during this financial year, showing active commercial investment. When compared to the Rest of Qld, per capita construction volume in Miami is 17.0% lower, yet it ranks in the 90th percentile among all locations nationwide. This level is far higher than the national norm, demonstrating substantial builder engagement. Approved building works consist of 9.0% detached houses and 91.0% medium to high-density options. This strong orientation toward compact housing formats provides lower-cost options and appeals to downsizers, real estate investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a distinct shift from the current local housing stock, which contains 32.0% detached houses, pointing to a scarcity of vacant land and reacting to changing living habits and affordability constraints. With approximately 80 residents for every approved dwelling, Miami exhibits typical growth corridor trends. Projecting forward, Miami is expected to add 1,651 residents up to 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. At the current pace of construction, the volume of new housing should align well with local demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially enabling gains that exceed current forecasts.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Miami, worth an estimated $478 million. A further 161 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $42.4 billion. 52 are already under construction and 70 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 planning developments, and public works exert a significant influence on property market outcomes. AreaSearch has tracked 14 developments expected to affect the local area. Key projects include the Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3, the Miami Ice Development, the Pizzey Park Sporting Complex Master Plan, and the Miami Creative Industries Precinct, with the main projects of interest outlined below.
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Pizzey Park Sporting Complex Master Plan
A long-term strategic transformation of the 60-hectare Pizzey Park into a premier sport and lifestyle destination. The plan includes the Action Hub featuring indoor high-performance BMX and skate facilities, a celebration lawn for 10,000 people, multi-use courts for netball and pickleball, and the reclamation of a 1.5ha leachate pond for open community space. Current focus is on the Hub and Main Entry precinct with construction for these elements slated for 2027.
Miami Creative Industries Precinct
Transformation of the former Miami Depot site at Ozone Parade (35,000 sqm) into a creative industries hub for the Gold Coast. The precinct will accommodate tech, visual effects, gaming, screen production, innovation, retail, residential, and community uses. Baz Luhrmann's production company Bazmark is providing strategic advice and has relocated its global head office to the Gold Coast. Invest Gold Coast is leading preparation of an Implementation Paper and Draft Plan. Community consultation closed March 2025.An Expression of Interest to the market is anticipated in Q2 2026. The precinct is projected to support 500-1,000 ongoing jobs and inject $40-$81 million in direct value-add annually. Benchmarked against Brooklyn's Navy Yard (New York) and Greenwich Design District (London).
SANA Miami Boutique Development
Exclusive boutique development of 13 sophisticated beachside residences at 5-7 Hythe Street, featuring private pools, just 60m from Miami Beach.
Miami One Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment to enhance the shopping centre with a full-line supermarket, 34 speciality retailers, parking upgrades including License Plate Recognition system with 3-hour free parking, facade improvements, landscaping, mall furnishings, and amenities to serve locals and tourists.
Ocean Place
Ocean Place is a 19-storey luxury beachfront development featuring 29 half-floor and full-floor residences. Designed by Woods Bagot with interiors by Carr, the project is characterized by its sculptural form and modernist aesthetic, offering residents resort-style amenities including a 15-metre pool, wellness retreat, and state-of-the-art gymnasium. The development replaces a previous scheme for the site and is focused on high-end coastal living with direct beach access.
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.
Isabel by Mosaic
Ultra-luxury beachfront apartment building by Mosaic Property Group featuring 28 half and full-floor residences and sky homes across approximately 16-17 levels, designed by Koichi Takada Architects. Mosaic Construction is the builder. Current updates show podium and early tower levels poured with facade panels beginning installation, and sales nearing sellout. Amenities include pool, spa, gym, sauna, steam room and sun deck. Pricing originally from about $4.5m.
Miami State School Upgrade
Upgrade of Miami State School including a new general learning area building, refurbishment of the administration building, and earlier completed campus improvements including new classrooms, site renewal and administration facilities. The project supports enrolment growth and delivery of contemporary learning environments.
5,296 residents of Miami are employed, from a labour force of 5,450. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 73.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% 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 7,664, about 89% 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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Miami features a highly skilled labor pool that spans multiple industries, with an unemployment rate of 2.8% and an estimated employment growth of 3.6% over the previous year according to AreaSearch data. As of March 2026, 5,296 residents are employed, and the local unemployment rate stands at 1.1% lower than the 3.9% recorded for Regional Qld, while workforce participation reaches 73.4%, which exceeds the 64.3% level observed in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a moderate 17.2% of residents worked from home, although the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account when interpreting these figures.
Local jobs are heavily concentrated within health care & social assistance, construction, and accommodation & food services. Professional & technical services show a strong local concentration, with employment representation reaching 1.7 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is minimally represented, making up only 0.3% of the local workforce relative to 4.5% across Regional Qld. Although local businesses offer employment, a comparison between the Census working population and resident counts indicates a significant portion of the workforce travels outside the area for employment. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled across the broader area shows that over the 12-month period, total employment grew by 3.6% and the overall labor force rose by 3.3%, which led to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. By comparison, Regional Qld experienced employment expansion of 0.1%, a labor force increase of 0.3%, and a rise in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future demand in Miami. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, although rates of change differ widely across sectors. Applying these specific industry trends to the local employment distribution suggests Miami's workforce will increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, noting this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and excludes local population dynamics.
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Median household income in Miami is $1,831 a week (about $95,000 a year), with median personal income at $919 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,287 a year against an average of $78,023. 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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Tax data from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that incomes in the suburb of Miami are positioned very high on a national scale. Taxpayers in the suburb of Miami recorded a median income of $57,287 and an average income of $78,023, compared to Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 and $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of approximately $63,795 for the median and $86,886 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that local personal, family, and household incomes cluster near the 62nd percentile nationally.
The local income profile is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, containing 32.6% of residents (2,797 people), which closely aligns with the regional proportion of 31.7%. High housing costs absorb 18.9% of income, though solid earnings keep disposable incomes at the 52nd percentile, and the SEIFA score ranks the area in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Miami had 3,075 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 32% detached houses and 37% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $470 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 81% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 25.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in Miami at the time of the latest Census consisted of 31.5% standalone houses and 68.5% alternative dwelling types like semi-detached properties and apartments, compared to Regional Qld where standalone houses made up 76.4% and other formats represented 23.6%. Home ownership rates in Miami lagged the regional benchmark, standing at 25.6%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (33.9%) or renting (40.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 was higher than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $470 compared to $345 regionally.
Locally, mortgage costs exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also significantly higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Miami counted 3,075 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,544 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 79% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 60.6% of all local households, consisting of couples with children at 22.5%, couples without children at 27.1%, and single parents at 10.0%. The remaining 39.4% consists of non-family households, which are comprised of lone-person households at 29.7% and group households at 9.6%. The median household size of 2.2 individuals is below the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
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32.0% of adults in Miami hold a university qualification, including 23.2% with a bachelor degree and 5.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 1,541 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,032 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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Levels of education in Miami are notably higher than regional baselines, with 32.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 20.6% in the Rest of Qld and 25.4% across the SA4 region. This educational profile positions the population well for knowledge-intensive roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 23.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.9%. Practical and vocational qualifications are also highly represented, with 37.9% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.9% and certificate level qualifications at 25.0%.
A high share of the population is engaged in study, with 26.7% of residents enrolled in an educational program. This includes 7.1% attending primary school, 5.9% in higher education, and 5.8% enrolled in secondary school.
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Public transport in Miami reaches 21 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 1,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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Public transport networks include 21 active stops within Miami, consisting of bus services. These stops connect to 4 separate routes, delivering a total of 1,885 passenger trips every week. Access to transport services is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 176 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and the majority of workers commute outside the area, with private vehicles remaining the main transit mode at 87% and cycling accounting for 2%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, which is below the regional benchmark.
Census data from 2021 shows that 17.2% of residents worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Services run at an average of 269 trips per day across all local routes, which translates to roughly 89 weekly trips per transit stop.
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74.7% of residents in Miami report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 75% of areas nationally. 3.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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 show positive outcomes across Miami, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic illness rates, which indicate a very low incidence of common health issues across all age brackets. Additionally, private health insurance coverage is high, representing approximately 58% of the population (~4,987 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld. The most frequent health issues reported locally are mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 7.0 and 6.9% of the population, while 74.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. The working-age cohort shows strong health profiles with a low occurrence of chronic disease.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 15.8% of the population (1,355 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld average of 20.4%. Seniors in the area display positive health profiles, with national health rankings exceeding those of the local population as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Miami is largely Australian-born, at 76.1% of residents, with 10.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.0%) and Australian (23.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Miami displays a higher level of cultural diversity than average, with 10.1% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 23.9% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 43.7% of the local population. The most distinct relative overrepresentation is within Judaism, which accounts for 0.4% of residents compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Looking at ancestral backgrounds based on parents' country of birth, the three largest groups in Miami are English at 31.0%, Australian at 23.4%, and Irish at 9.9%. Specific ethnic origins show notable variations from the regional pattern, with New Zealand ancestry representing 1.1% of Miami compared to 0.9% regionally, Spanish ancestry at 0.7% compared to 0.3%, and French ancestry at 0.7% compared to 0.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Miami is 36. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 33.9% 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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Having a median age of 36, Miami is younger than Regional Qld, which has a median of 41, and slightly below the national figure of 38 years. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented locally at 23.2% compared to the regional average, while the 5 - 14 group is less represented at 7.5%. The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is also well above the national share of 14.6%. Since 2021, younger arrivals have lowered the median age by 1.3 years to 36. The 25 to 34 age group rose from 20.0% to 23.2% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 15.8% to 17.5%.
Conversely, the 45 to 54 group decreased from 13.1% to 10.9%, and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 10.8% to 8.9%. Future projections for 2041 suggest notable demographic shifts in Miami, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to grow by 29% (584 people) to reach 2,575 from 1,990, while the 15 to 24 group is forecast to decrease by 36 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Miami
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 9 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 173 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,445 at the 2021 Census → 8,581 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 (SAL31819). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.