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Morningside has an estimated 13,023 residents, up from 11,755 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,268 people, or 10.8%. Growth has averaged 1.8% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 65.0% of that increase. That puts 2,529 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 updates for the wider region, alongside new address points validated by AreaSearch since the Census, indicates the population of the suburb of Morningside is approximately 13,023 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,268 residents (10.8%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 11,755 individuals. The change is calculated from a resident population of 13,019, calculated by AreaSearch through examining the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and integrating an additional 77 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level translates to a density ratio of 2,528 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest quartile of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
The 10.8% growth recorded in the suburb of Morningside since the 2021 census outpaced the national average (9.3%), positioning it as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration was the primary driver of demographic expansion, accounting for approximately 65.0% of the total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 locations lacking this data, and for any years after 2032, Queensland State Government SA2 projections, published in 2023 and utilizing 2021 data, are substituted. It is worth noting that these state-level projections omit age group breakdowns; consequently, where they are applied, AreaSearch distributes proportional growth weightings matching the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, using 2022 data) for each age bracket. Regarding future demographic trends, population growth slightly below the median of national statistical areas is anticipated, with the suburb of Morningside projected to add 1,485 residents by 2041 according to compiled SA2-level forecasts, representing an overall increase of 11.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
180 new dwellings have been approved in Morningside over the past five years, an average of 36 a year. That places the area in the 79th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 39 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 36% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 41, 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approval statistics compiled from statistical area data, Morningside has maintained an average of approximately 36 new residential approvals annually, with an estimated 180 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 38 approvals recorded during FY-26 so far. Because an average of 6.1 individuals relocated to the area each year for every new dwelling constructed over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), housing supply is lagging demand considerably, which typically intensifies buyer competition and drives upward price pressure, while newly constructed dwellings have an average value of $532,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the high-end market segment with premium properties.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $20.1 million during this financial year, indicating a moderate level of commercial construction activity. New residential construction is split between 36.0% detached houses and 64.0% medium and high-density developments. This preference for denser housing styles offers more affordable entry points and attracts downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. With approximately 231 individuals for every dwelling approval, Morningside presents an evolving market landscape. Looking forward, Morningside is projected to expand by 1,481 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current building rates persist, residential supply may struggle to keep pace with demographic expansion, potentially intensifying competition among buyers and reinforcing upward price movements.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Morningside, worth an estimated $273 million. A further 89 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $12 billion. 24 are already under construction and 42 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Few elements impact local real estate performance as heavily as updates to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning schemes. In total, AreaSearch has tracked 25 projects expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include the 608-618 Wynnum Road Mixed-Use Development, Morningside, the 653-655 Wynnum Road Mixed Use Development, the 495A-497 Wynnum Road Self-Storage Facility, and the East Village Cannon Hill project, with the compiled list detailing those of primary relevance.
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653-655 Wynnum Road Mixed Use Development
Five storey mixed use building comprising 25 residential dwellings (18 x 2 bed, 6 x 3 bed, 1 x 4 bed) over ground floor retail. Brisbane City Council Development.i shows the MCU (multiple dwelling; shop) was approved (Impact assessment) for 649-655 Wynnum Road with primary applicant Thakoral Family Trust No. 2 and planning consultant Town Planning Alliance.
608-618 Wynnum Road Mixed-Use Development, Morningside
A 7-storey mixed-use building designed by AEQ Architects comprising 48 residential apartments above ground-floor commercial tenancies. Development application A006752280 (Material Change of Use) lodged 15 April 2025 is currently in progress (impact assessable). Planning consultant is Mewing Planning Consultants; primary applicant Compass Consort Pty Ltd.
495A-497 Wynnum Road Self-Storage Facility
Approved 7 storey mixed commercial building with self storage facility above ground floor retail and first floor office on a triangular island site adjacent to Morningside station. Proposal includes approx 7421 sqm GFA, ~350 storage units plus 200 lockers, end of trip facilities, and site activation to Wynnum Road and Jack Flynn Memorial Drive.
TradeCoast Connect
TradeCoast Connect is a multi-unit last mile logistics estate at 50-80 Manton Street, Morningside, in Brisbane's Australia TradeCoast precinct. The 3.46 ha site was originally planned by Lendlease and sold to Centennial for approximately $18.5m (reported elsewhere as $20.24m including GST) in January 2025. Centennial developed the estate as brand new industrial/warehouse space of up to approximately 17,000 sqm across four buildings, with flexible tenancies ranging from around 745 sqm to 11,679 sqm, or the option to amalgamate up to 12,000 sqm for a single tenant.Construction was carried out by builder McNab. As of mid-2026, space at the estate is listed as available now for lease, indicating the development is complete. The estate offers 4-Star ESD features including energy efficient lighting, performance glazing, rainwater harvesting and solar panels, and benefits from proximity to the Port of Brisbane Motorway and Gateway Motorway.
QParks Group - 5 Riding Road Mixed-Use Development
Mixed-use development comprising 110 apartments across two towers of 8 and 9 storeys, ground floor retail tenancies, and basement parking for 137 vehicles. The project includes landscaped communal areas and rooftop amenities, contributing to the ongoing densification and revitalisation of Bulimba's Riding Road precinct.
Beelarong Street Residential Subdivision
Approved reconfiguration of a lot creating approximately 23 residential lots over two stages, with associated new roads, drainage and environmental offsets. Subsequent operational works applications are in progress for site and civil works.
LA VUE
A boutique development comprising six exclusive residences. An ARDO Property Group development.
Morningside Station Accessibility Upgrade
Accessibility upgrade of Morningside station delivering a new footbridge with lift and stair access connecting both fully raised platforms, improved accessible parking, upgraded hearing augmentation loops and tactile indicators, enhanced lighting and CCTV, new wayfinding and platform signage, upgraded station office and facilities, secure bike enclosure, and extended platform shelters. The station reopened to customers on 31 December 2024 and Queensland Rail reports works are now complete.
8,743 residents of Morningside are employed, from a labour force of 9,143. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, with participation at 82.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Morningside possesses a highly educated labor force with a prominent representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of 4.4%, and an estimated job growth of 1.1% over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 8,743 local residents are employed, with the unemployment rate aligning closely with the Greater Brisbane level of 4.3%, and labor force participation greatly exceeding typical benchmarks (82.2% compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane). Census records show that a high proportion of residents (26.7%) worked from home, though this figure should be viewed in light of Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The community shows an especially strong concentration in professional & technical fields, with employment rates standing at 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, manufacturing is underrepresented, making up only 4.5% of Morningside's workforce compared to 6.4% across Greater Brisbane. Although there are local jobs available within the area, comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests a high proportion of workers commute to other districts. Based on AreaSearch's compilation of SALM and ABS statistics for broader statistical districts, over the 12 months ending March 2026, employment grew by 1.1% while the overall labor force expanded by 2.0%, leading to a 0.9 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.2%, labor force expansion of 3.4%, and a rise in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 published by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context regarding future demand in Morningside. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce profile to model future growth. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of expansion varies greatly by industry sector. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to Morningside's occupational distribution indicates local employment should grow by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years (note that this represents a direct weighting extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized population growth forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Morningside is $2,280 a week (about $119,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,202 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $70,703 a year against an average of $97,507. 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 suburb of Morningside shows a median taxpayer income of $70,703 and an average of $97,507 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is exceptionally high nationally, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $78,735 (median) and $108,584 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Morningside, between the 82nd and 91st percentiles nationally.
Income analysis reveals the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 33.2% of the community (4,323 individuals), consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 33.3% in the same category. The substantial proportion of high earners (35.3% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout this suburb. High housing costs consume 16.8% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 80th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Morningside had 4,813 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 41% detached houses and 27% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 48% rented and 16% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $430 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,132 a month, a total housing cost higher than 89% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.9% 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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The residential mix in Morningside at the time of the latest Census consisted of 40.9% detached houses and 59.1% alternative dwellings (such as townhouses, apartments, and other housing types), compared to the Brisbane metro distribution of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Furthermore, home ownership in Morningside trailed the Brisbane metro average at 16.2%, with the remaining properties being either mortgaged (36.0%) or rented (47.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $2,132, which sat well above the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, while the median weekly rental cost was $430, compared to the Brisbane metro median of $380.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments in Morningside are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are substantially above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Morningside counted 4,813 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,332 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of households at 62.7%, consisting of 25.0% couples with children, 26.0% couples without children, and 9.8% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 37.3%, with single-person households representing 28.0% and shared households making up 9.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is below the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
43.7% of adults in Morningside hold a university qualification, including 30.9% with a bachelor degree and 9.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 87% of areas nationally. A further 18.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 474 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,086 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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Academic credentials in Morningside significantly exceed broader geographical benchmarks, with 43.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 25.7% throughout QLD and 30.4% across Australia. This major educational lead prepares the area well for knowledge-based employment opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 30.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Practical and vocational qualifications are also common, with 29.6% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (18.1%). Enrolment rates are remarkably strong, with 29.4% of the population currently engaged in formal studies.
This includes 8.9% attending higher education institutions, 8.2% in primary schools, and 5.4% enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Morningside reaches 57 stops on 39 routes, timetabled for about 3,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport data shows 57 transit stops operating within Morningside, providing a combination of rail and bus services. These locations are served by 39 separate routes, which together account for 3,206 passenger journeys every week. Accessibility is classified as outstanding, with residents typically living 162 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the locality, most workers travel out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the principal transit method at 76%, supplemented by 10% utilizing trains and 6% using buses. Household car ownership stands at an average of 1.1 per household, which is lower than the regional average.
A high proportion of residents (26.7%) work from home (recorded in the 2021 Census, which may be influenced by pandemic conditions). Service frequency averages 458 runs per day across all transit lines, translating to approximately 56 weekly journeys per individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.3% of residents in Morningside report no long-term health condition. 3.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 65.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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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Health indicators demonstrate positive trends for Morningside residents, with AreaSearch's review of mortality figures and medical conditions revealing outcomes generally aligned with national averages, low rates of common health conditions across both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance coverage levels that are exceptionally high at approximately 66% of the population (8,573 people). This compares to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. The most frequent diagnoses recorded locally were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 10.1% and 7.3% of residents respectively, while 74.3% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions at all, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
The population under the age of 65 exhibits stronger health outcomes than average. Residents aged 65 and older represent 10.2% of the local population (1,328 people), which is lower than the 15.1% share observed in Greater Brisbane. Senior residents enjoy above-average health profiles, with national health standings generally mirroring those of the wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.7% of Morningside residents were born overseas and 13.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.3%) and Australian (22.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Morningside displays higher than average levels of cultural diversity, with 13.3% of residents speaking a language other than English in their homes and 25.7% of the population born outside Australia. Christianity represents the main religious affiliation, encompassing 43.6% of local residents. The most pronounced religious divergence is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the population compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding ancestral backgrounds (representing parents' countries of birth), the three largest groups in Morningside are English at 28.3% of the population, Australian at 22.1%, and Irish at 10.9%.
Furthermore, there are notable concentrations of certain other ancestral groups, with South Australian backgrounds representing 0.8% of Morningside (compared to 0.6% regionally), French backgrounds at 0.7% (compared to 0.5%), and Spanish backgrounds at 0.6% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Morningside is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 35.1% 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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With a median age of 34, Morningside is marginally younger than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and significantly below the national median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Morningside has a larger proportion of residents in the 25 - 34 age range (21.9%) but a smaller share of children aged 5 - 14 (9.3%). The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is substantially higher than the national figure of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 has increased from 4.9% to 5.8% of the population, while the cohort aged 5 to 14 has shrunk from 10.2% to 9.3%.
Population projections for 2041 point to major demographic shifts in Morningside, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow the most rapidly at 24%, adding 401 residents to reach 2,055, whereas both the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age groups are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Morningside
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 11 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 77 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (11,755 at the 2021 Census → 13,023 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 (SAL31922). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.