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Mount Lofty has an estimated 3,949 residents, up from 3,825 at the 2021 Census — a change of 124 people, or 3.2%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. That puts 407 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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Based on demographic assessments of ABS regional updates and subsequent home address verifications conducted by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Mount Lofty has a population of approximately 3,949 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 124 people (3.2%) from the 3,825 residents documented in the 2021 Census. The updated figure is derived from an estimated local population of 3,943 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS release of June 2025 ERP statistics, supplemented by 14 validated new addresses added since the Census. This count indicates a population density of 407 persons per square kilometer, which translates to considerable space per resident and opportunity for subsequent housing expansion.
In recent times, population increases were mostly driven by overseas arrivals, accounting for about 76.0% of the overall gains. Projections utilize 2024 ABS and Geoscience Australia geographic data based on 2022 benchmarks, transitioning to 2023 Queensland government SA2 projections based on 2021 data for unrepresented tracts or years beyond 2032. Because state projections lack age-specific details, AreaSearch allocates cohort growth weights derived from 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region trends based on 2022 statistics. Over the coming years, population expansion is predicted to track slightly below the median of non-metropolitan locations in Australia, with aggregate projections pointing to a gain of 226 residents by 2041, representing a total rise of 5.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
46 new dwellings have been approved in Mount Lofty over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That is 2.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 5, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of localized ABS building approvals indicates that the suburb of Mount Lofty averages roughly 9 approved residential dwellings annually. A total of 46 homes were approved during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, with 5 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. Over the five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, the local population grew by an average of 2 people for each new dwelling built, suggesting solid demand that is likely to bolster property values. The average expected construction cost for these new dwellings is $1,138,000, which highlights that developers are prioritizing high-end builds for the premium market.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $16.2 million this financial year, showing a moderate level of business development. When contrasted with the Rest of Qld, construction activity in the suburb of Mount Lofty is considerably subdued, sitting 57.0% below the regional per capita benchmark. This restricted development pipeline typically protects established housing values by limiting competition from new builds. This rate is also below the national average, reflecting a mature market that may face geographical or zoning limits. Among new approvals, standalone houses comprise 70.0% of the total, while multi-dwelling configurations, such as townhouses and units, make up 30.0%, providing diverse pricing options from traditional family residences to compact options. This represents a transition from the existing housing stock, where freestanding houses currently comprise 89.0% of properties, showing that building blocks are becoming scarcer alongside shifting lifestyle preferences. The ratio of 464 people in the area for every approved dwelling underlines the low-intensity building environment. According to the latest quarterly forecasts by AreaSearch, the suburb of Mount Lofty is projected to add 220 residents by 2041. Given the current pace of construction, housing expansion looks set to comfortably accommodate this growth, supporting favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially facilitating expansion that outstrips current expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mount Lofty
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mount Lofty, worth an estimated $205 million. A further 46 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.22 billion. 9 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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 shifts, major construction projects, and zoning choices significantly shape regional outcomes. AreaSearch has tracked 14 key projects expected to influence the local area. Notable initiatives include the Toowoomba Escarpment Mountain Bike Trails at Jubilee Park, the AusRocks Brookview Quarry, the YWCA East Toowoomba Social and Affordable Housing development, and the Rifle Range Road Reconfiguration, with details on the most significant works provided below.
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Rifle Range Road Reconfiguration
Development application RAL/2025/5915 for the reconfiguration of two lots into 51 residential lots on a 12.11 hectare former Defence rifle range site. The application remains under assessment by Toowoomba Regional Council following referral agency reviews, information requests and decision period extensions. Defence Housing Australia is the landowner, with the application managed by CPLK Property Pty Ltd and Property Projects Australia.
AusRocks Brookview Quarry
A $15 million quarry development by AusRocks Pty Ltd in East Toowoomba. This project will provide essential construction materials and aggregate supply to support the region's growing infrastructure and development needs.
Fairleigh Residences (The Kitchener)
Boutique luxury apartment development by FKG Group, constructed by wholly-owned subsidiary GFG Projects, featuring 18 exquisitely designed residences across 6 levels. The development offers sweeping views of the Mothers Memorial and Queens Park, with amenities including a private roof terrace, pool, gym, yoga room and entertainment area. Features 2-4 bedroom apartments with generous balconies and media rooms. Prices start from $1.75 million. Only 5 residences remaining as of mid-2025.
YWCA East Toowoomba Social and Affordable Housing
A 16-unit social and affordable housing project aimed at providing dwellings in East Toowoomba, Queensland. Plans were lodged with the Queensland government for approval in May 2025.
Toowoomba City Centre Master Plan & Railway Parklands PDA
Ongoing city centre renewal guided by the Toowoomba City Centre Master Plan to 2031. It includes the 50-hectare Toowoomba Railway Parklands Priority Development Area (PDA), designed as a mixed-density urban village across six precincts. The project focuses on heritage preservation, public realm upgrades, active transport links, and a 50 million AUD investment in the Railway Parklands, featuring the restored Goods Shed.
Grants for Growth - Toowoomba Region Housing Infrastructure Program
Toowoomba Regional Council's multi-year housing infrastructure program, developed in response to the Queensland LNP government's $2 billion Residential Activation Fund (RAF). The program targets trunk infrastructure - water supply, sewerage, stormwater and roads - needed to unlock land for tens of thousands of new dwellings across the region. Approved projects include the $20.1 million Central Highfields Activation Project (construction underway March 2026), covering intersection upgrades on Highfields Road and trunk utility relocation. A further $150 million submission for the Southern Water Treatment Plant (est.$90 million) at Drayton was lodged with the RAF Round 2 in April 2026, which would supply water for more than 50,000 new residents across southern Toowoomba, Westbrook, Wyreema and surrounding areas. Additional sub-projects include the Mount Peel Reservoir ($15 million) and South Toowoomba sewerage upgrades ($14.9 million).
Fairleigh Residences
A luxury boutique development featuring 18 executive residences spanning six levels, including a private roof terrace with pool, gym, yoga room, and entertainment area, offering sweeping views of Mothers Memorial and Queens Park in a tranquil setting.
Toowoomba Art Museum (proposed)
Council-led proposal to deliver a landmark art museum and cultural precinct in the Toowoomba CBD to replace or upgrade the existing Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery. A business case being developed by SMA Tourism is testing site options, costs, and governance models to attract touring exhibitions and better house the City collection.
2,058 residents of Mount Lofty are employed, from a labour force of 2,106. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 64.6%. 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. 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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A highly qualified workforce characterizes the suburb of Mount Lofty, with a strong presence of essential service employees and a very low unemployment rate of 2.3% based on localized statistics. By March 2026, working residents numbered 2,058, while the unemployment rate was 1.6% lower than the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%. Participation in the labor force matched the Regional Qld rate of 64.3%. Census data indicates that a modest 11.6% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.
The community displays an especially pronounced concentration in education & training, with its employment share reaching 1.9 times the regional average. In contrast, retail trade is less prominent, accounting for 7.0% of local jobs compared to the regional benchmark of 10.0%. At the time of the Census, the ratio of 0.6 employed persons for every resident pointed to a higher than average availability of local jobs. Local labour market statistics derived from SALM and ABS sources indicate that for the twelve months ending March 2026, the local workforce shrank by 6.7% and total employment fell by 7.2%, leading to a rise in unemployment of 0.6 percentage points. By comparison, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% increase in employment, a 0.3% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia help illuminate prospective demand trends in the suburb of Mount Lofty. These five and ten-year forecasts have been combined with local industry percentages to model potential outcomes. Globally, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary widely. Extrapolating these national trends directly to the local employment mix suggests local jobs could grow by 7.2% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, representing a basic weighting model that does not adjust for specific local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mount Lofty is $2,002 a week (about $104,000 a year), with median personal income at $965 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $67,204 a year against an average of $82,575. 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 records from financial year 2023 indicate that the suburb of Mount Lofty had a median taxpayer income of $67,204, with the average income recorded at $82,575. These figures are elevated on a national scale and compare to median and average levels of $53,146 and $66,593 across Regional Qld. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index expansion of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would stand at approximately $74,838 for the median and $91,956 for the average. Census data from 2021 places household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Mount Lofty around the 70th percentile nationwide.
Income breakdown data shows that 30.7% of residents (1,212 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring the metropolitan average where this category accounts for 31.7%. A high concentration of upper-bracket earners, with 31.7% earning above $3,000/week, highlights significant local financial strength. After meeting housing expenses, households retain 88.4% of their earnings, indicating strong disposable income, and the local SEIFA income metric ranks in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mount Lofty had 1,464 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 1% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 17.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, the distribution of housing types in the suburb of Mount Lofty was dominated by freestanding houses at 89.1%, with other options including townhouses, units, and alternative formats making up 10.9%, compared to Regional Qld where houses represent 76.4% and other options comprise 23.6%. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Mount Lofty were significantly above regional trends at 37.9%, while mortgaged properties comprised 36.5% and rental homes accounted for 25.6%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,733 exceeded the Regional Qld average of $1,655, whereas the median weekly rent of $340 was slightly below the regional benchmark of $345.
Locally, mortgage costs are lower than the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents are likewise below the Australian median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mount Lofty counted 1,464 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 32% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 72.2%, consisting of couples with children at 29.8%, couples without children at 31.9%, and single parent households at 9.5%. Non-family households account for 27.8% of the total, with single person dwellings representing 26.3% and shared houses making up 1.7%. The median household size of 2.4 residents is slightly below the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
39.2% of adults in Mount Lofty hold a university qualification, including 24.8% with a bachelor degree and 9.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 749 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 922 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 proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in the suburb of Mount Lofty is considerably higher than the broader region, with 39.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 20.6% in the Rest of Qld and 23.1% across the SA3 region. This academic concentration positions the community well for professional services employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 24.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 9.4% and graduate diplomas at 5.0%. Vocational education is also common, with 29.8% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificates at 20.1%.
Formal study engagement is high, with 29.4% of the population enrolled in an educational course. This student population includes 9.8% in high schools, 9.0% in primary schools, and 5.4% enrolled in university or vocational training.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mount Lofty reaches 25 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 150 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.5 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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Analysis of transit options indicates there are 25 active passenger stops within the suburb of Mount Lofty, consisting of bus services. These stops support 3 distinct routes that run a combined 148 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transport is rated as favorable, with dwellings positioned an average of 215 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is predominantly residential, the vast majority of workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 95%. Households own an average of 1.5 vehicles. A modest 11.6% of residents worked from home according to 2021 Census records, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.
Transit schedules show an average of 21 daily trips across the local routes, which translates to roughly 5 weekly services for each individual passenger stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.3% of residents in Mount Lofty report no long-term health condition. 6.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Assessments of local mortality and chronic illness rates suggest that health profiles in the suburb of Mount Lofty are slightly less favorable than average, with common ailments showing a marginally higher prevalence across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing roughly 60% of the population (2,366 people), which compares to 52.5% across Regional Qld. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 9.6% and 8.2% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 66.3% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Chronic health issues among working-age individuals are higher than the average. Residents aged 65 and older represent 21.7% of the local population (856 people), exceeding the Regional Qld proportion of 20.4%, with national health comparisons matching broader population dynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mount Lofty is largely Australian-born, at 84.9% of residents, with 7.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.1%) and Australian (24.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demographic measures indicate that the suburb of Mount Lofty has lower levels of multicultural representation, with 84.9% of residents born in Australia, 90.8% holding citizenship, and 92.7% using only English at home. The primary religious affiliation is Christianity, followed by 57.3% of residents. The most pronounced religious divergence is Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of the population compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental birthplace origins, the primary ancestries in the suburb of Mount Lofty are English at 29.1%, Australian at 24.8%, and Irish at 12.2%. Notable variations in other backgrounds include German ancestry at 7.4% (compared to 4.7% regionally), Scottish at 9.9% (compared to 7.8% regionally), and South Australian at 0.8% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mount Lofty is 43. 24.1% 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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The median age in the suburb of Mount Lofty is 43 years, slightly older than the Regional Qld median of 41 years and notably higher than the Australian median of 38 years. The population aged 85 and over is highly represented at 3.4% compared to Regional Qld, while the 25 to 34 age bracket is less common at 11.5%. Post-2021 Census adjustments show the 25 to 34 cohort has increased from 10.5% to 11.5%, whereas the 45 to 54 group declined from 14.6% to 12.8%. Long-term forecasts suggest substantial shifts in the age structure by 2041, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to grow by 20%, adding 91 residents to total 546.
Conversely, contractions are expected in the 45 to 54 and 5 to 14 age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mount Lofty
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 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 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 — 14 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,825 at the 2021 Census → 3,949 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 (SAL31984). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.