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Mount Low has an estimated 6,086 residents, up from 5,488 at the 2021 Census — a change of 598 people, or 10.9%. Growth has averaged 1.8% a year over five years. 133 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 47.0% of that increase. That puts 753 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Drawing from ABS population statistics for the surrounding region and subsequent address validations conducted by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Mount Low has an estimated population of 6,086 individuals as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 598 residents (10.9%) compared to the 2021 Census, which registered 5,488 people. This updated figure is derived from an intermediate population estimate of 5,950 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP data release, combined with an additional 133 confirmed new addresses established post-census. The resulting population density stands at 753 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical densities across AreaSearch's assessed areas.
With its 10.9% rate of expansion since the 2021 census, the suburb of Mount Low outpaced both the broader SA4 region (7.1%) and the SA3 area, positioning it as a leading growth zone. Natural increase was the primary contributor, accounting for roughly 47.0% of the overall population expansion in recent times, though net interstate and overseas migration also remained positive. Projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline by the ABS and Geoscience Australia are utilized by AreaSearch. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, or for projections extending past 2032, Queensland Government SA2 projections published in 2023 with a 2021 baseline are applied. Since these state-level figures do not detail age cohorts, AreaSearch distributes growth across age segments using proportions from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which use a 2022 baseline. Looking at long-term demographic trajectories, the suburb of Mount Low is projected to experience rapid growth, ranking in the top 10 percent of non-metropolitan locations in Australia. The area is expected to add 3,049 residents by 2041 under aggregated SA2 forecasts, representing a 47.9% increase over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
169 new dwellings have been approved in Mount Low over the past five years, an average of 33 a year. That places the area in the 68th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 23 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 26, 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 analysis of ABS building approvals assigned from local statistical data, the suburb of Mount Low averages about 33 approved homes annually. This translates to an estimated 169 residential approvals over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), with 24 recorded during FY-26 so far. Given that approximately 3 new residents have been added for each constructed home over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, the supply of housing is running considerably behind demand, which typically intensifies buyer rivalry and elevates pricing, while newly built homes carry an average estimated value of $405,000.
In addition, commercial approvals total $3.5 million for the current financial year, pointing to a quiet period for business-related construction. Relative to the Rest of Qld, the suburb of Mount Low displays a somewhat high level of building activity, with per-person approvals running 45.0% higher than the regional average over the 5 year period. This provides buyers with a reasonable selection of properties while supporting current home values, even though development pace has slowed down recently. Furthermore, all new residential construction has consisted of standalone houses, preserving the low-density profile of the neighborhood and emphasizing family-oriented layouts. There are roughly 237 residents for each dwelling approval, suggesting substantial capacity for further building expansion. Looking forward, the quarterly projections from AreaSearch indicate that the suburb of Mount Low will add 2,913 people by 2041. If building rates do not accelerate from their current levels, the supply of homes may fail to match population growth, potentially heightening competition among purchasers and supporting upward price trends.
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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mount Low, worth an estimated $950 million. A further 38 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.75 billion. 16 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and land planning decisions significantly influence property performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 7 projects that are expected to impact the local market. Prominent developments include the Sanctum Master Planned Community, Lincoln Lifestyle Northern Beaches, Bushland Beach Master Planned Development, and the Townsville Business Park (40057 Bruce Highway), with the list below outlining those of primary interest.
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Sanctum Master Planned Community
Sanctum is a large-scale master-planned residential community in Townsville's Northern Beaches growth corridor, approximately 25 minutes north of the Townsville CBD and Airport. Delivered by Maidment Group across a 700 hectare site, the project will accommodate up to 4800 families over a 20-25 year development period. The community features the 28 hectare Sanctum Central Park with 3km of landscaped waterways, walking and cycling paths, playgrounds, a dog park, BBQ areas and exercise equipment, all within 200m of every home.Land releases are ongoing, with the Hydrangea Release still selling and a new Evodia Release of premium homesites over 1000sqm underway. The estate benefits from fibre optic connectivity to every home and proximity to the Townsville Ring Road, Townsville University Hospital, James Cook University and Lavarack Barracks.
Lincoln Lifestyle Northern Beaches
Townsville's first premium over-50s land lease community offering 350 modern, low-maintenance homes and resort-style amenities including a residents' clubhouse with library, theatre, dining room, kitchen, bar, lounge areas, outdoor BBQ, gymnasium, swimming pool, bowling green, pickleball courts, walking paths, and future additions like sports pavilion, community garden, RV storage, additional pools, and wellness studio. Designed for independent living in a gated community.
North Shore Masterplanned Community
North Shore is a 1,000-hectare masterplanned community in Townsville's northern growth corridor at Burdell, acquired by Oreana from Stockland in February 2025. The project will deliver approximately 5,600 homes, with over 2,600 lots already delivered along with schools, a medical super clinic, and more than 40 percent dedicated open space. Oreana has accelerated lot production toward 250-300 lots per year and lodged plans with Townsville City Council for a major new 65,000 sqm town centre expansion, including a full-line supermarket and discount department store.A new display village opened in 2026, and Ingenia Communities has also acquired a 13.3-hectare site within North Shore for a new over-50s land lease community. Forecast completion is 2040.
North Townsville Road (Woolcock Street) Upgrade - Mount Low to Deeragun Intersections
Intersection and corridor upgrades on North Townsville Road (Woolcock Street) between Mount Low and Deeragun to improve safety and reduce congestion in the fast-growing northern corridor. Preliminary evaluation and options analysis work was completed in mid-2024; as of mid-2025 the project is not funded for construction in the current QTRIP, with community and local MPs continuing to advocate for funding.
Lincoln Lifestyle Northern Beaches
Townsville's first premium over-50s land lease community. The estate will feature 350 modern homes, each designed to maximise comfort and convenience while being easy to maintain.
Townsville Business Park (Shaw Business Park)
A significant 25.48-hectare master planned development comprising 47 light and service industry lots and a large format retail precinct. The project is approved for 23,200 sqm of showroom floorspace and includes a DTMR-approved signalised intersection for direct highway access. Strategically located in Townsville's major residential growth corridor opposite the North Shore estate, the site offers 535m of Bruce Highway frontage.
Bushland Beach Master Planned Development
Master planned beachside residential community in Townsville's Northern Beaches by Swanland Group. Current releases are selling, with coastal lots near Halifax Bay and access to beaches, shopping, schools and sports facilities.
Peggy Banfield Park Redevelopment
Completed staged expansion of a district-level sports park in Townsville's Northern Beaches area, including upgraded rugby league fields, inclusive playground, fitness circuit, oval, and Townsville's largest dog park.
2,946 residents of Mount Low are employed, from a labour force of 3,020. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 67.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,604, about 76% 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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The workforce within the suburb of Mount Low is evenly split between professional and manual occupations, with a solid representation of workers in key public services, and an unemployment rate of only 2.5% according to aggregated statistical district statistics. As of March 2026, there are 2,946 employed residents, with the local unemployment level sitting 1.5% below the Regional Qld figure of 3.9%, while workforce participation is relatively standard at 67.4% versus 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a modest 4.8% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by past public health restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are healthcare and social assistance, public administration and safety, and construction. Public administration and safety is a major local specialty, with its share of employment reaching 2.0 times the regional average. Conversely, primary industries like agriculture, forestry, and fishing have a minimal footprint, employing only 0.1% of the workforce compared to 4.5% across the region. The residential nature of the suburb of Mount Low means local jobs are limited, as shown by the disparity between the count of local workers at the Census and the size of the resident workforce. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader area indicates that over the 12 months ending March 2026, the local labour force contracted by 4.3% while the number of employed residents fell by 4.6%, causing a 0.4 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% rise in employment, a 0.3% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future labor demand for the suburb of Mount Low. These forecasts, which span five-year and ten-year periods, have been applied to the local workforce mix to model future trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary. Applying these industry weightings suggests local employment could expand by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, representing a basic extrapolation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mount Low is $2,259 a week (about $117,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,052 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,319 a year against an average of $71,262. 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 latest ATO statistics at the postcode level for the 2023 financial year show that earnings in the suburb of Mount Low exceed national benchmarks, with a median income of $64,319 and an average income of $71,262. In comparison, Regional Qld recorded a median income of $53,146 and an average income of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be approximately $71,626 for median income and $79,357 for average income as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes are all high, placing in the 81st to 82nd national percentiles.
Looking at earnings distribution, the largest cohort accounts for 45.7% of residents (2,781 individuals) earning between $1,500 and $2,999, compared to 31.7% for this cohort across the metropolitan area. Rent or mortgage payments consume 14.9% of local incomes, and strong household earnings place residents in the 81st percentile for disposable income, with the local SEIFA income metric falling in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mount Low had 1,755 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 13% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month, a total housing cost higher than 78% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 16.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Mount Low was dominated by standalone houses at 97.5%, with alternative housing types like duplexes and apartments representing 2.5%, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other properties in Regional Qld. Home ownership in the suburb of Mount Low was lower than the regional average, standing at 13.1%, while the remaining occupied properties were either held under a mortgage (51.0%) or rented (35.9%). Monthly mortgage costs were higher than the regional average at $1,733, and typical weekly rent was recorded at $370, compared to Regional Qld benchmarks of $1,655 and $345 respectively.
On a national scale, mortgage outlays are below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mount Low counted 1,755 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,946 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 46% are couples with children, more than in 91% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 12% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 84.7%, consisting of couples with children at 46.3%, couples without children at 24.0%, and single parents at 13.6%. Non-family households account for the remaining 15.3%, with single-person households representing 11.7% and group houses at 3.4%. The median household occupancy of 3.0 persons is larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.4% of adults in Mount Low hold a university qualification, including 12.4% with a bachelor degree and 1.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 89% of areas nationally. A further 37.5% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The local community exhibits lower rates of higher education, with university graduation rates at 16.4% compared to the national average of 30.4%. This suggests an opportunity for targeted tertiary education programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 12.4%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.6% and postgraduate degrees at 1.4%. Vocational and trade qualifications are highly prevalent, with 47.7% of residents aged 15 and over holding a technical qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.2% and vocational certificates at 37.5%. A high proportion of the population is engaged in learning, with 34.4% of residents enrolled in some form of study.
This cohort is made up of 14.9% in primary school, 8.3% in high school, and 4.3% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mount Low reaches 16 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 110 services a week. The typical home sits about 680 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.9 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 networks include 16 stops within the suburb of Mount Low, offering bus services. These stops are served by 2 routes, which provide a total of 105 weekly passenger trips. Local transit access is considered limited, with residents living an average of 675 meters from their nearest stop. Because the suburb of Mount Low is primarily residential, the vast majority of workers travel outside the area, with private cars being the main transport mode for 95% of commuters. Average vehicle ownership is 1.9 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average.
A minor 4.8% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic conditions at the time. Bus services run at an average frequency of 15 trips per day across the network, which translates to roughly 6 weekly services at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.6% of residents in Mount Low report no long-term health condition. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 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 measures indicate below-average wellness outcomes for the suburb of Mount Low, based on mortality statistics and the rate of chronic conditions, with common illnesses slightly more prevalent across all age groups, while private health insurance coverage is high at 55% of the population (~3,374 residents). This compares to 52.5% across Regional Qld. Mental health difficulties and asthma were the most common medical diagnoses, affecting 10.0% and 8.4% of the population respectively, though 72.6% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. General health outcomes for working-age residents are typical.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 8.3% of the population (505 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld figure of 20.4%. Senior citizens in the area enjoy above-average health outcomes, with their national rankings exceeding those of the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mount Low is largely Australian-born, at 90.8% of residents, with 3.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.2%) and English (27.8%). 4.5% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Mount Low exhibits lower levels of multicultural representation than average, with citizens making up 90.3% of the population, 90.8% of residents born in Australia, and 96.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 47.8% of the population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. In terms of parental heritage, the three largest ancestry groups in the suburb of Mount Low are Australian at 32.2% (higher than the regional average of 26.5%), English at 27.8%, and Scottish at 7.8%. There are also distinct differences in other groups: New Zealand heritage is represented at 0.9% (equal to the regional average of 0.9%), Indigenous Australians at 4.5% (compared to 3.9% regionally), and Italian ancestry at 4.4% (compared to 2.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mount Low is 30, younger than 98% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 32.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 30 years in the suburb of Mount Low is lower than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional Qld, the suburb of Mount Low has a larger share of residents aged 25 - 34 (19.4%) but fewer people aged 65 - 74 (5.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 grew from 4.3% to 5.7%, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 1.3% to 2.6%. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 age group fell from 18.2% to 15.4%, and the 0 to 4 group declined from 10.4% to 9.3%.
Projections for 2041 point to shifts in the local age profile. The 25 to 34 cohort is expected to grow the most, rising by 59% (adding 692 residents to reach 1,873), while the cohort aged 85 and over is projected to see no growth, remaining at 65 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mount Low
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 2 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 — 133 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,488 at the 2021 Census → 6,086 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 (SAL31986). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.