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Moffat Beach has an estimated 2,933 residents, up from 2,691 at the 2021 Census — a change of 242 people, or 9.0%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 2,125 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population revisions alongside address records verified following the Census, the suburb of Moffat Beach has an estimated population of approximately 2,933 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 242 people (9.0%) relative to the 2,691 people documented in the 2021 Census. Such movement is calculated from an estimated resident tally of 2,923 derived from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 55 validated new addresses established post-Census. Population density currently stands at 2,125 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical nationwide benchmark across AreaSearch locations.
Furthermore, the 9.0% expansion recorded since census trails Rest of Qld (9.4%) by merely 0.4 percentage points, highlighting solid local momentum. Net overseas arrivals served as the primary and almost exclusive catalyst underpinning these recent demographic gains. Projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 divisions. For uncovered regions or timeframes beyond 2032, figures reference the Queensland State Government's 2023 release based on 2021 numbers. Because state series exclude age-group categorisations, AreaSearch assigns cohort distributions using proportional metrics from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 utilizing 2022 benchmarks). These modelled shifts point to an expansion pace slightly beneath the median for non-metropolitan Australia, with aggregated SA2 modeling indicating the suburb of Moffat Beach will add 245 persons to 2041, representing an overall increase of 8.0% across the 16 years.
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113 new dwellings have been approved in Moffat Beach over the past five years, an average of 22 a year. That places the area in the 57th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 20 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 80% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 22, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An assessment by AreaSearch of ABS residential building approvals shows an annual average of around 22 new dwelling consents in Moffat Beach, accumulating to approximately 113 homes across the past 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 22 approvals have been documented. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 1.8 new residents arrived per completed residence, demonstrating a healthy balance between supply and buyer demand that underpins stable conditions. Residential construction costs average $1,816,000, indicating that building activity is heavily skewed toward the high-end residential sector. Additionally, non-residential activity has been subdued, with $4.2 million in commercial approvals logged this financial year.
When measured against Rest of Qld, Moffat Beach has around half the rate of new dwelling approvals per person while it places among the 78th percentile of areas assessed nationally. New development consists of 80.0% detached houses and 20.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The location has approximately 132 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Demographic projections indicate that Moffat Beach will expand by 235 residents through to 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Prevailing rates of home building appear well-positioned to satisfy incoming demand, supporting a balanced environment for purchasers and potentially laying the foundation for growth to surpass current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Moffat Beach, worth an estimated $50 million. A further 76 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $13.5 billion. 32 are already under construction and 24 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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Civic upgrades, significant development undertakings, and strategic planning exert substantial influence over regional growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 12 key initiatives anticipated to shape the local environment. Notable undertakings include the Moffat Beach Seawall Reconstruction Project, Caloundra Transport Hub, Caloundra Centre Activation Project, and the Caloundra Centre Activation Project - Community and Creative Hub, with accompanying summaries detailing the most pertinent developments.
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Moffat Beach Seawall Reconstruction Project
The project involves reconstructing the damaged seawall at Moffat Beach to protect parklands, pathways, roads, and facilities from climate change impacts. It aims to retain Norfolk pine trees, minimize loss of beach and parkland, improve drainage, and enhance access.
Caloundra Centre Activation Project
Caloundra Centre Activation Project is the Sunshine Coast Council's long term initiative to deliver the 2017 Caloundra Centre Master Plan. The program revitalises the city heart through a connected creative and civic precinct linking The Events Centre, a new district library, a new regional gallery, a new town square and upgraded streetscapes through to Bulcock Beach. The transformed Library+ Caloundra opened in September 2025 in the former council administration building, designed by Wilson Architects. Hutchinson Builders was appointed in April 2026 to demolish the former building at 77 Bulcock Street as the first stage of the new town square.Detailed design of the 12.8 million dollar town square, led by consultant Urbis, is targeting construction start in mid 2026 and completion by mid 2027. The new Sunshine Coast Regional Gallery, with concept design by ARM Architecture, will replace the current 25 year old gallery and was the subject of a design competition launched in 2025. Outcomes include enhanced pedestrian links, expanded green space at Felicity Park and Bill Venardos Park, and revitalised public realm along Omrah and Otranto avenues.
Caloundra Transport Hub
Integrated transport hub in Caloundra to support public transport services and improve connectivity across the southern Sunshine Coast.
Caloundra Centre Activation Project - Community and Creative Hub
Sunshine Coast Council's Caloundra Centre Activation Project is delivering a connected civic, cultural and public space precinct linking The Events Centre, Library+ Caloundra, the future town square, Caloundra Regional Gallery, Bulcock Street and Bulcock Beach. The Community and Creative Hub includes the new town square at Bulcock Street and Otranto Avenue, greener public spaces, improved lighting, pedestrian links, streetscape works on Omrah and Otranto avenues, and upgrades around Felicity Park and Bill Venardos Park. Library+ Caloundra opened in September 2025, and early works for the town square site at 77 Bulcock Street commenced in April 2026.
Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade (CTCU)
A 1.6 km road upgrade and new extension delivered in two sections to improve access into Caloundra CBD. Section 1 (Omrah Ave to Arthur St) by Sunshine Coast Council will duplicate lanes and upgrade key intersections with new active transport paths. Section 2 (Third Ave extension to Nicklin Way) by Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads delivers a new 4-way signalised intersection at Nicklin Way, four lanes to Arthur St, compliant crossings, an underpass at West Terrace and separated bike/pedestrian paths.Final design was confirmed in May 2025. A construction tender was released in March 2026. Subject to EPBC Act approvals and contractor appointment, construction is anticipated to begin mid-2026 with completion targeted for early 2028.
Holiday Inn & Suites Caloundra Sunshine Coast
A 12-storey international hotel development featuring 160 rooms and suites, including 33 one and two-bedroom suites. The project marks the first international hotel brand in Caloundra and includes ground-level retail, a 210-seat all-day dining restaurant, rooftop restaurant and sky bar, fitness centre, and an outdoor pool. Developed by Felix Capital in partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts, it is a key piece of infrastructure supporting the region's growth toward the 2032 Olympic Games.
Solara Kings Beach
Solara Kings Beach is a seven level boutique apartment building delivering 23 oversized three and four bedroom residences and skyhomes at 19-21 Verney Street, Kings Beach. Developed by Citimax Property Group and designed by Angelo Patrick Architects, the project offers large floor plans, generous balconies, and high end coastal interiors with resort style amenities including a pool, gym, dining pavilion, BBQ area and dog wash. Following Sunshine Coast Council approval in late 2024 and a subsequent planning appeal over tree protection conditions, construction has now commenced, with completion targeted from 2027.Apartments are being marketed as premium downsizer and owner occupier product with strong ocean views and proximity to the Kings Beach esplanade and Caloundra town centre.
Caloundra to Currimundi (C2C) Active Transport Corridor
The project aims to deliver a safe and comfortable route to increase walking and riding, connecting the communities of Currimundi, Dicky Beach, Moffat Beach, and Caloundra. It is part of the Queensland Government's Principal Cycle Network, providing inclusive infrastructure for all ages and abilities, with safety improvements and integration with open spaces. Currently paused to integrate outcomes from the Schools Active Transport Infrastructure Pilot project.
1,544 residents of Moffat Beach are employed, from a labour force of 1,607. Unemployment sits at 3.9%, with participation at 63.7%. 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 2,656, about 91% 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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Workforce metrics compiled by AreaSearch reveal a qualified local labor pool featuring notable representation in community-essential sectors and a jobless rate of just 3.9%. As of March 2026, employed locals number 1,544, with unemployment matching the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld and labor force engagement closely aligning with the regional rate of 64.2%. Census figures also indicate that 20.1% of workers carried out their duties from home, though this was recorded amidst Covid-19 restrictions. Local employment is predominantly concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
Health care & social assistance exhibits strong local concentration, capturing a workforce share 1.2 times that of the surrounding region. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.8% of resident workers, well below the 4.5% seen across Regional Qld. Comparing Census daytime workplace numbers against the resident population highlights that this largely residential setting provides relatively few jobs within its borders. Data from SALM and the ABS assessed by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 0.4% while total employment fell by 1.0%, elevating the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Regional Qld recorded an employment rise of 0.1% alongside a 0.3% workforce expansion, leading to a 0.1 percentage point increase in joblessness. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context for future employment trajectories, mapping five and ten-year national outlooks against the local industry baseline. Against nationwide projections of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the distinct sector distribution in Moffat Beach indicates indicative local job expansion of 7.1% over five years and 14.5% over ten years (representing a direct baseline weighting that excludes localized population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Moffat Beach is $1,639 a week (about $85,000 a year), with median personal income at $782 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,605 a year against an average of $65,886. 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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ATO tax statistics for financial year 2023 at the postcode level compiled by AreaSearch indicate that personal earnings in the suburb of Moffat Beach sit marginally below national standards, recording a median of $51,605 and a mean of $65,886. These results compare to Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average). Factoring in an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 brings modeled levels to roughly $57,467 (median) and $73,371 (average) as of March 2026. Figures from the 2021 Census position local household, family, and personal earnings within the 44th and 45th percentiles nationally.
The largest income bracket encompasses 27.7% of the populace (812 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional proportion of 31.7%. Living costs present notable challenges, leaving 83.4% of disposable income post-housing (ranking in the 43rd percentile), with the neighborhood placing in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Moffat Beach had 1,032 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 10% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 24.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data indicates that separate houses constituted 75.9% of local dwellings, alongside 24.2% classified as other residential formats (such as semi-detached residences and apartments), contrasting with 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings in Regional Qld. Fully owned properties represented a substantial 39.3% of tenures—well above regional figures—with 29.2% occupied under a mortgage and 31.4% rented. Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $2,167, noticeably higher than the Regional Qld benchmark of $1,655, while median weekly rent was $400, above the regional average of $345. On a broader scale, local mortgage commitments exceed the nationwide median of $1,863, and rental rates surpass the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Moffat Beach counted 1,032 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,125 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 35% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 71.5% of local living arrangements, comprising couples without children at 35.2%, couples with children at 26.0%, and single parent households at 9.9%. The remaining 28.5% comprises non-family arrangements, with single-person living accounting for 23.8% and shared group homes representing 4.4%. The average household size sits at 2.4 people, slightly below the 2.5 person benchmark for Regional Qld.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
32.4% of adults in Moffat Beach hold a university qualification, including 22.9% with a bachelor degree and 6.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 23.5% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary attainment levels in Moffat Beach exceed wider regional standards, with 32.4% of individuals aged 15+ possessing a higher education degree, compared to 20.6% in Rest of Qld and 23.6% across the SA3 area. This educational foundation supports strong participation in skilled professions. By specific award level, 22.9% hold bachelor degrees, 6.2% have postgraduate credentials, and 3.3% hold graduate diplomas. Technical and vocational qualifications are also widespread, held by 36.0% of the population aged 15+ across advanced diplomas (12.5%) and certificates (23.5%). Active learning engagement is prominent throughout the community, with 26.9% of residents participating in an educational course.
Broken down by study phase, this comprises 8.7% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 4.7% undertaking tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Moffat Beach means driving: households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.7% of residents in Moffat Beach report no long-term health condition. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates demonstrate positive community health indicators in Moffat Beach, with both younger and older residents exhibiting reduced occurrences of common medical conditions. In addition, private health insurance coverage sits slightly ahead of typical SA2 figures, encompassing around 53% of all residents (~1,563 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent health issues locally, diagnosed in 10.2 and 8.4% of the population, respectively, while 65.7% reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Working-age residents display standard health metrics.
Those aged 65 and over make up 23.0% of the population (674 people), above the Regional Qld level of 20.3%, with older demographics achieving above-average health results consistent with nationwide patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Moffat Beach is largely Australian-born, at 80.7% of residents, with 4.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.2%) and Australian (25.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures for Moffat Beach track below national averages, with Australian citizens comprising 86.7% of the populace, 80.7% born domestically, and 95.2% using solely English at home. Christianity forms the largest religious group, reported by 49.1% of community members. The most distinct statistical variation appears in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of residents, aligning with the 0.1% recorded throughout Regional Qld. Evaluating parental ancestry reveals that the three primary backgrounds in Moffat Beach are English (33.2%), Australian (25.3%), and Irish (10.4%). Notable differences from broader geographic trends also emerge across other heritages, with Scottish representation elevated at 9.9% (compared to 7.8% across the region), German at 5.6% (versus 4.7%), and Dutch at 1.7% (against 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Moffat Beach is 46, older than 85% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 23.3% 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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Age structures in Moffat Beach closely align with Regional Qld, showing a maximum variation of 4.2 percentage points across cohorts. AreaSearch calculates the local median age at 46 as at August 2026, slightly lower than the 47 recorded in the 2021 Census, but 5 years older than the Regional Qld Census median of 41 and above Australia's Census median of 38. Since the Census, residents aged 45 - 64 have contracted from 31.1% to roughly 28.8%. Projections through 2041 anticipate the most substantial cohort growth among individuals aged 65+, increasing by 190 residents (28%) to reach 865, alongside expected declines across youth, young adult, and mature working-age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Moffat Beach
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 4 months ago all 4 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 55 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,691 at the 2021 Census → 2,933 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 Aug 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 (SAL31869). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.