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Milton (Qld) has an estimated 4,241 residents, up from 3,144 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,097 people, or 34.9%. Growth has averaged 5.9% a year over five years, faster than 96% of areas nationally. 272 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 72.0% of that increase. That puts 3,753 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to investigations of ABS population statistics for the broader region alongside recently verified addresses by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Milton (Qld) has an estimated population of 4,241 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 1,097 residents (34.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 3,144 individuals. The adjustment is calculated from a resident base of 4,152, determined by AreaSearch through analysing the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 and incorporating 272 validated new addresses found since the Census date. This population level translates to a density of 3,753 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quartile of all Australian locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
The 34.9% expansion rate recorded in the suburb of Milton (Qld) since the 2021 census outpaced the national benchmark of 9.3% as well as the wider SA3 territory, making it a regional growth leader. The primary driver of this population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 72.0% of the total population gains in recent times. For each SA2 boundary, AreaSearch utilizes projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For any SA2 localities missing from this dataset, or for any periods after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 numbers are substituted. Because these state-level projections lack age breakdown statistics, AreaSearch distributes growth across age cohorts using proportional weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 data. Based on these projected demographic transitions, the suburb of Milton (Qld) is anticipated to experience growth slightly below the national median for statistical regions, with an projected rise of 333 individuals by 2041 according to combined SA2 projections, representing an overall increase of 5.8% across the 16 years.
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329 new dwellings have been approved in Milton (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 65 a year. That places the area in the 67th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 15 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 152, running ahead of 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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Based on AreaSearch assessments of ABS building approvals distributed from local statistical data, Milton averages approximately 65 approved dwellings annually, with 329 residential units approved over the previous 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, and 140 approvals registered during FY-26 so far. With an average of 3.1 new occupants per year arriving for each finished dwelling during the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, the volume of supply lags demand significantly, which typically intensifies buyer competition and drives prices upward. Approved new properties carry an average construction value of $1,793,000, which highlights a developer strategy centered on upmarket, premium projects.
Additionally, commercial development approvals reached $40.1 million this financial year, pointing to active investment by local enterprises. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Milton exhibits 322.0% higher building approvals per capita, giving purchasers more options even though building starts have slowed down of late. This rate is far higher than the national average, pointing to significant developer interest in the area. Current building approvals consist of 75.0% separate houses and 25.0% semi-detached or high-density properties, which preserves the suburban feel of the neighborhood while targeting buyers looking for extra space. Notably, the share of detached houses being built is higher than the proportion recorded at the Census, which was 21.0%, pointing to sustained demand for traditional family residences despite broader consolidation. With approximately 405 residents for each approved dwelling, Milton represents a mature property market. Long-term forecasts suggest Milton will add 244 residents by 2041, according to the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. If the current rate of construction persists, the supply of new housing will easily satisfy local demand, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially encouraging growth beyond existing demographic 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 Milton (Qld), worth an estimated $668 million. A further 153 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $258 billion. 57 are already under construction and 76 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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 decisions are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 29 developments that are anticipated to influence this locality. Prominent projects include the 305-Unit Milton Development, Kings Row Redevelopment, The Governess, 49 Reading Street, and West Village, with the most significant developments outlined below.
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Quartet Milton
Quartet Milton is a premium 18-storey apartment tower at 33 Manning Street, Milton, delivering approximately 130 curated 2 and 3-bedroom residences designed by Rothelowman with interiors by Cera Stribley. Located 2km from the Brisbane CBD near Milton Station and the Park Road precinct, the building features over 1,000sqm of rooftop amenities including a 25-metre pool, sauna, cold plunge, gym, zen gardens and private dining. Now selling as of May 2026, with construction scheduled to commence Q3 2025 and completion targeted Q4 2027.A separate 30-storey Build-to-Rent DA (Goldfields House, 304 units with 15% affordable housing under Queensland's State Facilitated Development framework) has also been lodged at the same address.
Kings Row Redevelopment
Major mixed-use masterplan redevelopment of the 1.5ha Kings Row office park at 50 McDougall Street, Milton by Shayher Group (Shayher Alliance). The $300M+ proposal by Urbis features four towers of 30 to 37 storeys comprising residential apartments, serviced apartments, short-term accommodation, vertical retirement living, office and retail uses, set around a central Village Green (1,800sqm) and Heritage Square (2,000sqm). The heritage-listed Milton House (c.1853) will be preserved, restored and adaptively reused as a focal point.Development Application A006291436 was lodged with Brisbane City Council in June 2023 seeking preliminary approval with a variation to the Milton Neighbourhood Plan. The State Assessment and Referral Agency (SARA) deferred its ruling pending further evaluation of heritage sight-line compliance, with over 120 public submissions raising concerns about tower height, greenspace and views of Milton House from the Brisbane River.
The Wesley Hospital Expansion (Chasely Street Health Hub)
A $250 million major campus expansion comprising a 10-storey health precinct and a second 10-storey accommodation tower. The health hub will feature Brisbane's largest private comprehensive cancer centre, including radiation oncology bunkers, a day surgery centre with six operating theatres, radiology, and specialist suites. The accommodation tower replaces the Wesley Rotary Lodge to support regional patients. The precinct is connected to the existing hospital via a pedestrian bridge and includes 200 basement car parks.
West Village
West Village is a $1.3 billion award-winning urban village located on 2.6 hectares in West End, Brisbane. The precinct features the adaptive reuse of the heritage-listed Peters Ice Cream factory, 14,000sqm of retail space anchored by a full-line Woolworths, 20,000sqm of commercial office space, and significant public open space including Mollison Green. While many stages are complete, the final residential phase, Callista on Park, is currently under construction and scheduled for completion in late 2027.The project holds a 6-Star Green Star Communities rating.
Bank And Mollison
A mixed-use build-to-rent development featuring 103 apartments across a collection of three tiered towerettes ranging from 10 to 18 storeys. The project includes a 700 sq m publicly accessible landscaped ground plane, retail, commercial, and community spaces. Resident amenities include a pool, gym, wellness lawn, steam and sauna rooms, and rooftop recreation decks.
The Adler
A 12-storey luxury mixed-use development by Lantona, featuring 36 high-end residences including 3 and 4-bedroom apartments and penthouses. Designed by Ryall Smyth Architects and built by Brisbane Builders, the project offers premium amenities such as a rooftop pool and outdoor leisure spaces with panoramic views of the Brisbane River and city skyline.
Callista on Park - West Village Final Stage
Callista on Park is the final 14-storey residential stage of the West Village master-planned community in Brisbane's West End. It features 96 luxury 2-4 bedroom residences designed by Rothelowman, emphasizing indoor-outdoor living and heritage integration with views of the Peters Ice Cream Factory. Amenities include a rooftop oasis with pool, spa, dining, and residents lounge, with residents set to move in from Q2 2027.
Halo (10 Cordelia Street)
Halo is a 34-level build-to-rent residential tower in South Brisbane featuring 275 apartments. Designed by Woods Bagot, the project was originally conceived by Aria Property Group before being acquired and repositioned as a rental-only development by Kio Investment Management. The architectural design features a distinctive cylindrical cluster form, a 4-storey podium with lush green walls and terracotta brick finishes, and premium resident amenities including a rooftop pool and sky terrace on level 32. Construction is being delivered by Hutchinson Builders.
3,106 residents of Milton (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 3,251. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, with participation at 84.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 11,110, about 2.6 times the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Milton is characterized by a highly qualified workforce with a strong concentration of professional workers, an unemployment rate of 4.4%, and an estimated job growth rate of 4.5% over the prior year, according to AreaSearch data compiled from statistical areas. In March 2026, there were 3,106 employed residents, while the local unemployment rate sat 0.1% higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 4.3%. The labor force participation rate is exceptionally high at 84.6% compared to the Greater Brisbane figure of 70.4%. Census records show that a substantial 25.8% of local workers operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns.
The local workforce is heavily concentrated in the professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and accommodation & food sectors. Professional & technical services show a strong specialization locally, with an employment share that is 2.0 times the regional average. Conversely, construction workers are underrepresented, making up just 4.4% of the local labor pool compared to 9.0% across Greater Brisbane. With 4.0 jobs available for every resident at the time of the Census, the neighborhood operates as an employment center, drawing in commuters from other areas because it contains more jobs than residents. Based on AreaSearch calculations of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from local regions, over the 12 months leading to March 2026, employment grew by 4.5% while the total labor force grew by 5.8%, resulting in an increase of 1.1 percentage points in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Brisbane recorded job growth of 3.2% and labor force growth of 3.4%, with the unemployment rate rising by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide context for future labor demand in Milton. These five and ten-year projections are compared against local employment patterns to forecast future trends. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, but rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these trends onto the local industry mix suggests Milton's employment will grow by 7.2% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection that does not factor in local population changes.
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Median household income in Milton (Qld) is $2,087 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,183 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,817 a year against an average of $105,687. The average runs 63% 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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The most recent postcode-level ATO data released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows that residents of Milton earn exceptionally high incomes compared to the rest of the nation, with a median income of $64,817 and an average income of $105,687. This is significantly higher than the Greater Brisbane median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated earnings as of March 2026 would be approximately $72,180 for the median and $117,693 for the average. According to the 2021 Census, individual incomes are in the 90th percentile nationally, translating to $1,183 per week.
Income distribution data shows that 37.8% of the local population, or 1,603 people, earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the metropolitan pattern where 33.3% fall into this bracket. While housing costs account for 18.4% of income, strong local earnings place disposable income in the 67th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Milton (Qld) had 1,513 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 21% detached houses and 77% apartments. 18% are owned with a mortgage, 70% rented and 12% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $435 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month, a total housing cost higher than 89% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.6%. 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 latest Census, the housing mix in Milton was made up of 21.1% separate houses and 79.0% other options such as townhouses, flats, or alternative dwellings, compared to the Brisbane metro split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership was lower than the metropolitan benchmark at 12.1%, with the remaining properties being held with a mortgage at 17.8% or rented at 70.0%. The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $1,950, which is higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, while the median weekly rent was $435, compared to $380 across the Brisbane metro.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in Milton exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are significantly higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Milton (Qld) counted 1,513 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,041 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 13% are couples with children, fewer than in 96% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 40% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 47.7% of all households, consisting of 13.0% couples with children, 28.3% couples without children, and 4.0% single-parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 52.3%, with single-person households representing 39.9% and group households comprising 12.6%. The median household size of 2.0 residents is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
58.4% of adults in Milton (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 39.8% with a bachelor degree and 14.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 92% of areas nationally. A further 10.7% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 696 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,146 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 Milton is significantly higher than regional and national averages, with 58.4% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% in QLD and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile leaves the suburb well-positioned for knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 39.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 14.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.9%. Vocational qualifications are held by 19.9% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.2% and certificate qualifications at 10.7%. Enrolment in education is remarkably high in the suburb, with 31.4% of the population undertaking formal studies.
This includes 16.8% of residents enrolled in tertiary programs, 4.3% in primary schools, and 3.2% attending secondary institutions.
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Public transport in Milton (Qld) reaches 31 stops on 113 routes, timetabled for about 6,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 110 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.7 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 transit options shows 31 active transport stops in Milton, offering a combination of train, ferry, and bus connections. These transit points are serviced by 113 distinct routes, which combine to support 6,291 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 110 meters from the nearest stop. Because it is a mostly residential area, the majority of workers travel out of the suburb for work, with private vehicles remaining the most common choice at 52%, followed by trains at 19% and walking at 14%.
Car ownership averages 0.7 vehicles per household, which is below the metropolitan regional average. A high proportion of residents, 25.8%, work from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect the impact of pandemic safety measures. The average service frequency across all routes is 898 trips daily, which represents approximately 202 weekly services for each individual transit stop.
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76.0% of residents in Milton (Qld) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 77% of areas nationally. 1.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 69.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Based on AreaSearch evaluations of death rates and the prevalence of long-term illnesses, health outcomes are strong across Milton, with very low rates of common health conditions observed across all age demographics. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally high at approximately 69% of the population, or 2,929 individuals, compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma were the most prevalent medical issues locally, affecting 10.4 and 7.9% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 76.0% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
Residents under the age of 65 experience better health than the national average. The suburb has 7.9% of residents aged 65 and over, representing 335 individuals, which is below the 15.1% average for Greater Brisbane. Seniors in this area experience particularly positive health outcomes, with national rankings that exceed those of the local population as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
37.0% of Milton (Qld) residents were born overseas and 24.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 75% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.6%) and Australian (18.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Milton exhibits higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 24.9% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 37.0% born in another country. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 35.9% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of residents, compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding family heritage and parental birthplaces, the three most common ancestries in Milton are English at 24.6%, Australian at 18.0%, which is lower than the metropolitan regional average of 23.2%, and Other at 11.9%.
There are also notable differences in the representation of specific backgrounds, with Spanish heritage at 0.9% compared to 0.4% regionally, French at 0.9% compared to 0.5% regionally, and Korean at 0.9% compared to 0.5% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Milton (Qld) is 31, younger than 96% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 51.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Milton is 31 years, which is younger than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and lower than the national median of 38. Compared to the wider Greater Brisbane area, Milton has a higher proportion of young adults aged 25 - 34 at 32.7%, but a lower share of children aged 5 - 14 at 4.9%. The local concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is also significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 1.5% to 2.9%.
Conversely, the 35 to 44 age cohort fell from 16.0% to 14.8%, and the 15 to 24 demographic decreased from 19.7% to 18.6%. Demographic projections suggest the age profile of the suburb of Milton (Qld) will shift by 2041, with the 75 to 84 age cohort expected to grow by 80 individuals (65%) from 122 to 203, while the cohorts aged 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Milton (Qld)
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 — 272 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,144 at the 2021 Census → 4,241 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 (SAL31847). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.