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Middle Ridge has an estimated 8,113 residents, up from 7,595 at the 2021 Census — a change of 518 people, or 6.8%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years. 115 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 76.0% of that increase. That puts 935 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Analysis of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, alongside newly validated addresses recorded by AreaSearch since the Census, indicates the population of the suburb of Middle Ridge stands at approximately 8,113 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 518 people (6.8%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a total of 7,595 residents. The adjusted figure is deduced from the estimated resident population of 8,113, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release and 115 validated new addresses added since the Census date. This population level translates to a density of 934 persons per square kilometer, matching typical averages across locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
The 6.8% post-census growth rate for the suburb of Middle Ridge is within 2.4 percentage points of the broader SA3 area (9.2%), showing competitive underlying growth. Net interstate migration was the primary driver of demographic growth, accounting for approximately 76.0% of the total population gains in recent times. Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2 area, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilised by AreaSearch. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, and for all years after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (using 2021 data) are adopted. Because these state-level projections lack breakdowns by age bracket, AreaSearch applies age-cohort growth weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections published in 2023 using 2022 baseline data. Demographic trends indicate that future population growth for the suburb of Middle Ridge will track slightly below the median of regional areas nationwide, with SA2 projections suggesting the area will expand by 584 persons by 2041, representing a total increase of 7.2% over the 16 years.
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227 new dwellings have been approved in Middle Ridge over the past five years, an average of 45 a year. That places the area in the 52nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 37 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 46% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 20, 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical areas, Middle Ridge averages approximately 45 residential approvals annually, with 227 dwellings approved during the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 19 approvals registered during FY-26 so far. Over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), construction supported an average gain of 2.5 new residents per completed dwelling annually, pointing to robust demand that underpins property values. The average expected cost of new residential builds is $616,000, showing that developers are focusing on the higher-end premium market.
Additionally, commercial development approvals reached $2.6 million this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the neighborhood. Compared to the Rest of Qld, development levels per capita in Middle Ridge are comparable, maintaining a balanced market in line with surrounding regions, although construction velocity has decelerated recently. Recent building approvals consist of 46.0% detached homes and 54.0% medium and high-density developments. This orientation toward higher-density options offers lower-cost entry points for buyers, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a significant shift from the historical housing stock (which currently consists of 93.0% houses), pointing to a reduction in available development sites and reflecting changing lifestyle preferences and the demand for more varied, affordable housing. An estimated 439 people reside in the area for every single dwelling approval, highlighting the quiet, low-intensity nature of local development. Demographic projections indicate the suburb of Middle Ridge is set to add 584 residents by 2041, relative to the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Looking at established development trends, the supply of new housing is expected to easily accommodate this demand, sustaining favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth above current forecasts.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Middle Ridge, worth an estimated $82 million. A further 54 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.25 billion. 10 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and communities. 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 works, and planning policies are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 developments that are expected to influence the local area. Key projects include the Gabbinbar Retirement Village, the residential development at 306 Ramsay Street, Kearney West Estate, and Gainsborough Lodge, with the primary developments of interest detailed below.
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Gainsborough Lodge
A residential subdivision by Wagner Corporation featuring approximately 470 lots in Glenvale. Part of the expanding residential development in the Toowoomba region to accommodate growing population.
306 Ramsay Street Residential Development
Council-owned former nursery (2.05 ha) being divested via a two-stage EOI and tender led by Ray White Special Projects. Site is zoned Low-Medium Residential with achievable yields of 40-60 dwellings/ha; Council requires a minimum of 46 dwellings. Adjoins parkland with two street access points.
Gabbinbar Retirement Village
Retirement village featuring 52 independent living units and 46 townhouses, up to 2 storeys, adjacent to Gabbinbar Homestead.
Kearney West Estate
A master-planned residential estate comprising 350 lots across 8 stages in Kearneys Spring, Toowoomba. Stages 1-4 are fully sold with civil construction complete. Stage 5 (34 lots, 540-977m2) is approved but on hold pending Ergon Energy lowering high-voltage underground cables to allow construction of a new roundabout at West Street, Handley Street and Cadel Evans Drive. Remaining stages 6-8 are yet to be released. All lots feature levelled building pads, reticulated sewerage, underground power, NBN connectivity, landscaped detention basins, and pedestrian links to Carly Hibberd Park.
Dallang Road Residential Subdivision
42-lot residential subdivision delivered on a former 10 acre greenfield site bordering Menzies Street parkland in Middle Ridge, Toowoomba. Works included road upgrades and park embellishments. Project commenced March 2022 and reached completion January 2023, with lots sold out prior to completion.
542-558 Hume Street Residential Development
8.55ha landholding with 625m of dual street frontage to Hume Street and Pillar Street, zoned Low-Medium Density Residential and permitting up to 342 dwellings across a range of typologies including house and land, townhouses, and land lease community. The site sold on 13 June 2025 for 23.7 million dollars, achieving 277 dollars per square metre and setting a new suburb record as the largest development site transaction in Toowoomba since 2007. The Expressions of Interest campaign generated 19 competitive bids with a combined value of 338 million dollars.The site was acquired by a private developer whose identity has not been publicly disclosed. No development application has yet been lodged.
Retirement Village (86 Units) - Single Storey
86-unit single-storey retirement village providing aged care accommodation and community facilities for seniors in the Toowoomba region.
Ladbroke Grove Estate
Exclusive acreage estate offering 12 large lots ranging from 4,039sqm to 4,558sqm (approximately 1 acre each) for residential development in the serene outskirts of Darling Heights. Located just 10 minutes from the Toowoomba CBD, this estate combines tranquil countryside living with modern convenience. Each expansive lot provides the perfect canvas for crafting bespoke residences with space for gardens, outdoor entertaining, and pools. The estate is thoughtfully designed to offer a tranquil escape while maintaining easy access to schools, shops, and major employment hubs.
4,016 residents of Middle Ridge are employed, from a labour force of 4,077. Unemployment sits at 1.5%, with participation at 61.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,739, about 83% 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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Middle Ridge has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in key service industries, and an unemployment rate of only 1.5%, based on AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, there are 4,016 employed residents, with the local unemployment rate sitting 2.4% below the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%. Labor force participation is slightly below average, standing at 61.7% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a modest 10.4% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Local employment is heavily weighted toward health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. The workforce shows a strong concentration in health care & social assistance, where the employment share is 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, construction workers represent a smaller share at 6.5% compared to the regional benchmark of 10.1%. Comparison of the Census working population against resident workforce numbers indicates this mainly residential locality provides few local jobs. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional data, the workforce shrank by 6.8% and total employment fell by 7.3% over the 12 months ending March 2026, leading to a 0.5 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Regional Qld recorded a 0.1% rise in employment and a 0.3% increase in the labor force, with the unemployment rate ticks up by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide context for potential future labor demand in Middle Ridge. These projections, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future employment paths. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry trends onto the local workforce mix suggests employment among residents would rise by 7.1% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not account for local population projections.
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Median household income in Middle Ridge is $2,177 a week (about $113,000 a year), with median personal income at $907 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,164 a year against an average of $77,612. 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 the latest postcode-level ATO statistics released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Middle Ridge earn a median income of $63,164 and an average income of $77,612. These figures are very high on a national scale, and compare to a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593 across Regional Qld. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes would be roughly $70,339 (median) and $86,429 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes in Middle Ridge lie near the 72nd percentile nationally.
The largest income cohort consists of 32.8% of taxpayers earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (representing 2,661 residents), which closely tracks the wider metropolitan area where 31.7% of taxpayers fall into the same bracket. The high proportion of top-tier earners, with 32.7% receiving over $3,000/week, indicates significant financial capacity across the suburb. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain 88.9% of their earnings, indicating strong purchasing power, while the area ranks in the 7th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Middle Ridge had 2,600 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 4% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 45% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 19.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the housing mix in Middle Ridge was composed of 93.0% detached houses and 7.0% other options such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to Regional Qld where houses make up 76.4% and other dwellings comprise 23.6%. Outright home ownership was significantly higher than the regional average, standing at 44.9% of households, with the remaining properties split between homes with a mortgage (34.7%) and rented homes (20.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,950 was well above the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $420 compared to the regional figure of $345.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in Middle Ridge exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Middle Ridge counted 2,600 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,777 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 35% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 81.1%, consisting of 37.5% couples with children, 35.0% couples without children, and 7.6% single-parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 18.9%, which includes lone-person households at 17.4% and group households at 1.9% of the total. The median household size is 2.7 residents, exceeding the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
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34.4% of adults in Middle Ridge hold a university qualification, including 22.2% with a bachelor degree and 8.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 19.2% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 703 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,049 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The level of education in Middle Ridge is significantly higher than regional averages, with 34.4% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 20.6% in the Rest of Qld and 23.1% in the SA3 region. This academic concentration supports local participation in knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 22.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees (8.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 29.7% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these fields, including advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (19.2%).
Enrollment rates in educational institutions are high, with 29.9% of the population actively participating in study. This group includes 10.9% of residents attending primary school, 9.8% in high school, and 4.6% enrolled in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Middle Ridge reaches 21 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 130 services a week. The typical home sits about 460 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.7 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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An analysis of public transport options reveals 21 active bus stops operating in Middle Ridge. These stops are served by 2 separate routes, which provide a total of 132 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is moderate, with residents living an average of 460 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the suburban character of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, and private cars remain the primary transport mode at 96%. Households own an average of 1.7 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. A relatively low 10.4% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Bus services run at an average frequency of 18 trips per day across all local routes, which represents roughly 6 weekly passenger trips per active stop.
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67.9% of residents in Middle Ridge report no long-term health condition. 8.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.0% 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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Middle Ridge displays favorable health indicators, according to AreaSearch evaluations of death rates and chronic illness indicators. The occurrence of major health issues is low across the broader population, though it exceeds national averages within older, vulnerable demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 58% of the population (~4,701 people) holding cover, compared to 52.5% across Regional Qld. Arthritis and asthma are the most common health conditions in the area, affecting 9.2 and 7.3% of residents respectively. Conversely, 67.9% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.6% in Regional Qld.
Health outcomes for residents under the age of 65 are better than average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 23.6% of the population (1,914 people), which is higher than the Regional Qld average of 20.4%. Health outcomes among older residents present some difficulties, ranking lower nationally than the rest of the local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Middle Ridge is largely Australian-born, at 79.4% of residents, with 15.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.8%) and Australian (24.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Middle Ridge is higher than the regional average, with 20.6% of residents born outside Australia and 15.5% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, representing 66.1% of residents in Middle Ridge, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. The three most common ancestral origins reported in Middle Ridge are English (27.8% of the population), Australian (24.0%), and Irish (9.7%). There are also notable differences in other ethnic backgrounds compared to regional figures: German ancestry is highly represented at 7.9% of Middle Ridge (compared to 4.7% regionally), South Australian at 0.7% (compared to 0.5%), and Scottish at 8.7% (compared to 7.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Middle Ridge is 43. 19.5% 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 residents in Middle Ridge is 43 years, which is older than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national average of 38. The 35 - 44 age cohort represents a significant share of the population at 14.7% compared to Regional Qld, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 7.2%. In the period following the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 10.4% to 12.3% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 13.1% to 14.7%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 15.4% to 14.0%, and the 55 to 64 group fell from 12.8% to 11.4%.
Demographic models project that the age profile in Middle Ridge will undergo notable changes by 2041. The 75 to 84 cohort is projected to experience the fastest growth at 30%, adding 201 residents to reach a total of 883. Seniors aged 65 and over are expected to account for 52% of all population growth, highlighting the aging trend, while declines are projected for the 55 to 64 and 5 to 14 age cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Middle Ridge
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) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| 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 5 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 115 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,595 at the 2021 Census → 8,113 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 (SAL31823). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.