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Mount Sheridan (Qld) has an estimated 9,060 residents, up from 8,678 at the 2021 Census — a change of 382 people, or 4.4%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. That puts 1,344 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 evaluations of ABS figures for the wider region alongside newly verified addresses compiled by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Mount Sheridan (Qld) has an estimated residency of roughly 9,060 individuals as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 382 people (4.4%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 8,678 people. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 9,042, determined by AreaSearch via analysing the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus an additional 82 validated new addresses since the Census date.
Such population levels result in a density of 1,344 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average across Australian sites analyzed by AreaSearch. The 4.4% expansion of the suburb of Mount Sheridan (Qld) since the census trails the SA3 region (6.9%) by 2.5 percentage points, showing competitive underlying growth. Natural increase was the primary contributor, accounting for approximately 57.99999999999999% of total population additions during the latest timeframes. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 sector, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 sectors lacking this coverage, and for timeframes after 2032, Queensland State Government SA2 projections from 2023 (utilising 2021 data) are applied. Note that these state forecasts omit age breakdowns; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings matching the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, utilizing 2022 data) for each age group. Looking at future demographic shifts, population growth exceeding the median for non-metropolitan Australian areas is anticipated for the suburb of Mount Sheridan (Qld), with the locality projected to gain 1,227 persons by 2041 under consolidated SA2 projections, representing an overall increase of 13.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
73 new dwellings have been approved in Mount Sheridan (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That is 1.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 16, 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval statistics distributed from regional data, Mount Sheridan has averaged approximately 14 approved residential dwellings annually, culminating in an estimated 73 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 15 approvals have been documented. With an average of 3.6 new residents per year arriving per finished dwelling over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the volume of supply lags demand significantly, which typically intensifies buyer competition and drives upward price movement, while new dwellings carry an average construction value of $451,000.
Additionally, commercial approvals worth $980,000 were logged this financial year, pointing to very limited commercial construction. Relative to the Rest of Qld, Mount Sheridan exhibits highly suppressed building volumes (54.0% below the regional per capita average). This restricted supply pipeline generally underpins demand and keeps prices firm for pre-existing houses. This rate is also below the national average, indicating a mature market and highlighting potential development limitations. Meanwhile, recent construction has consisted entirely of standalone houses, preserving the suburban character of the area with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers wanting space. Representing approximately 786 individuals per dwelling approval, Mount Sheridan constitutes an extremely mature housing market. Projecting forward, Mount Sheridan is set to add 1,209 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current building rates continue, housing availability will fall behind population growth, which is anticipated to heighten competition among buyers and support upward valuation trends.
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AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mount Sheridan (Qld), worth an estimated $62 million. A further 42 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.98 billion. 14 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and environmental & disaster management. 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major construction projects, and zoning plans have a significant impact on regional performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 5 projects that are expected to influence this locality. Primary developments include the Cairns Gateway Estate (Riverstone Road North), the Cairns Southern Access Cycleway (Luke Azzopardi Cycleway), the Cairns Community and Multicultural Centre, and The Outlook, with the following list detailing those of highest relevance.
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Cairns Gateway Estate (Riverstone Road North)
A 13.9 hectare mixed-use master planned development at the southern gateway to Cairns, now marketed as Cairns Gateway Estate. The site sits at the intersection of the Bruce Highway A1 and Riverstone Road (Gillies Highway), with 474m of highway frontage. Approved as an 11-lot subdivision across three precincts: Transport Oriented Service Activity (Precinct 1), Industry and Service Activity (Precincts 2A & 2B), and Community and Accommodation Activity (Precinct 3). Stage 1 civil works are complete with 9 of 11 lots sold, including Pearl Mobil Service Station, Hungry Jacks, Banjo Bakery, and Grace Removals.Stage 2 civil works are planned for June 2026. The development will provide the first fuel stop between Innisfail and Cairns over a 90 km stretch.
Cairns Southern Access Cycleway (Luke Azzopardi Cycleway)
A new off-road cycleway next to the Bruce Highway providing a safer, direct active transport link for bike riders and pedestrians between Cairns southern suburbs and the city. The section from Bana Gindarja Creek in Edmonton to Caleb Shang Bridge in White Rock is open, giving a 16 km uninterrupted cycleway through to Riverstone Road in Gordonvale. The remaining Caleb Shang Bridge to Ruth Street section is in planning and currently unfunded for construction. When complete, it will link existing cycleways into a 20 km continuous off-road shared path from Cairns CBD to Gordonvale and will be named the Luke Azzopardi Cycleway.
Cairns Community and Multicultural Centre
Cairns Regional Council is progressing a community and multicultural centre at Tiffany Street, White Rock to provide social facilities, outreach services and inclusive meeting space for White Rock and Cairns multicultural communities. The planned centre includes a commercial kitchen, multipurpose rooms for up to 200 people, small meeting rooms, service-provider space, foyer and reception, and covered outdoor areas. As of late 2025, the capital project was in preliminary design, with Council awarding the proposed five-year lease and operation contract to Centacare Far North Queensland, subject to final trustee lease arrangements.
Woree Social and Affordable Housing Precinct
Queensland's largest social and affordable housing precinct, delivering 490 modern, energy-efficient apartments specifically for seniors over 55 and people living with disability. The project utilizes innovative modular construction, with 1,008 volumetric timber modules being delivered to the site. The precinct features four distinct three-storey villages with landscaped gardens, community facilities, and onsite support services managed by Community Housing Limited. It is located near the Woree Aquatic Centre and local transit routes.
The Outlook
The Outlook is a premier master-planned residential community in Bentley Park, Cairns. The estate offers large, elevated lots ranging from 826m2 to 1117m2, bordered by World Heritage rainforest and providing panoramic views of the local mountain ranges. It features landscaped parks, a major playground fronting Kearns Creek, and is located approximately 15 minutes from the Cairns CBD. Stages are currently being released with titled land ready for immediate construction.
Bayview Heights Reservoir Refurbishment
Remediation works are ongoing at the Bayview Heights water reservoir as part of a critical package to extend the service life of nine reservoirs across the Cairns region. Following an unsuccessful re-lining attempt in 2024 due to deteriorated roof conditions, the reservoir remains offline through the 2025-26 wet season. Current plans involve removing the roof in the 2026 dry season to restore serviceability. The project is vital for maintaining network pressure and water security, particularly during peak demand and extreme weather events which recently triggered Level 4 water restrictions in March 2026.
Cherrybrook Estate
Cherrybrook is a master-planned residential community in Bentley Park, Cairns, featuring over 330 lots across 38.6 hectares. Fringed by World Heritage Rainforest, the estate offers custom homes and house and land packages with proximity to schools, retail, and the Walker Road Sporting Precinct. Recent activity includes the April 2026 release of the Cherrybrook Rise stage, providing new titled land and housing options.
Bayview Heights to White Rock Underground Cable Project
Essential maintenance and refurbishment of 2.7km of 275kV underground high voltage transmission cables installed in 1997. The project addresses critical infrastructure risks through the removal of approximately 400 high-risk trees and the refurbishment of cable joint bays. Significant community enhancements include the installation of park benches, water bubblers with dog bowls, and shade structures along the Crowley Creek walking path. As of 2026, core transmission works are complete, and the project is in the extended maintenance phase for the establishment of 24,000 new compatible plants, with final completion expected in 2027.
4,951 residents of Mount Sheridan (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 5,129. Unemployment sits at 3.5%, with participation at 70.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,027, about 78% 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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Mount Sheridan features a capable labor force, with strong representation in critical service fields, and an unemployment rate of just 3.5%, according to AreaSearch aggregations of regional data. In March 2026, 4,951 local citizens were employed, with the jobless rate sitting 0.4% below the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%, and labor force participation being exceptionally high (70.4% versus Regional Qld's 64.3%). Census data indicates a low 13.2% of working residents performed their jobs from home, although the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind. The major employment industries for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.
The community shows an especially strong concentration in public administration & safety, with staffing levels reaching 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented at 0.9% compared to the regional average of 4.5%. This mainly residential zone seems to provide sparse local job openings, as shown by comparing the count of Census workers against the resident population. Analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, indicates that over the 12 months to March 2026, labour force levels fell by 2.0% while employment dropped by 3.5%, leading to an increase in unemployment of 1.5 percentage points. By comparison, Regional Qld saw employment grow by 0.1% and the labour force rise by 0.3%, accompanied by a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide additional context regarding potential future demand in Mount Sheridan. These projections span five and ten-year periods and have been overlaid with the local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though growth varies considerably across industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Mount Sheridan's employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this simple weighting extrapolation is for illustrative purposes only and does not incorporate localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mount Sheridan (Qld) is $1,826 a week (about $95,000 a year), with median personal income at $857 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,448 a year against an average of $66,279. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year show that income levels in Mount Sheridan are slightly below the national benchmark, with a median of $57,448 and an average of $66,279. In comparison, Regional Qld recorded a median income of $53,146 and an average of $66,593. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would sit around $63,974 for the median and $73,808 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in Mount Sheridan are positioned around the 57th percentile nationally.
In terms of income brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the most common, accounting for 38.7% of residents (3,506 people), which resembles regional patterns where 31.7% fall into this band. After paying for housing, 85.6% of income is available for other costs, and the area's SEIFA index for income places it in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mount Sheridan (Qld) had 3,041 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 1% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,542 a month. Rent absorbs 21.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in Mount Sheridan at the time of the latest Census consisted of 98.7% houses and 1.4% other dwellings (townhouses, apartments, and alternative options), compared to Regional Qld's split of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwelling types. At the same time, the rate of outright home ownership in Mount Sheridan was below the Regional Qld average, sitting at 28.6%, with the remaining properties either under a mortgage (44.6%) or occupied by tenants (26.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was lower than the regional average at $1,542, whereas the median weekly rent stood at $390, compared to Regional Qld metrics of $1,655 and $345.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Mount Sheridan are notably below the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rental rates exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mount Sheridan (Qld) counted 3,041 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of households at 79.1%, which consists of 34.7% couples raising children, 28.8% couples without children, and 14.3% single parent arrangements. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 20.9%, which includes lone person households at 18.0% and group households at 2.9%. The median household size of 2.7 people is slightly higher than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.9% of adults in Mount Sheridan (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 15.2% with a bachelor degree and 3.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 29.3% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Academic credentials in Mount Sheridan are lower than regional averages, with 20.9% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 30.4% across Australia. This difference points to opportunities for learning initiatives and vocational upskilling. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 15.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational and technical training is widely held, with 41.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.3%) and certificates (29.3%). School and study participation is remarkably strong, with 31.1% of the population currently enrolled in an educational institution.
This proportion includes 11.7% attending primary schools, 9.5% in secondary education, and 3.8% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mount Sheridan (Qld) reaches 20 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 730 services a week. The typical home sits about 360 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 transit assessment indicates 20 active transport stops are located within Mount Sheridan, consisting of a mix of bus options. These transit stops are served by 7 distinct routes, which combine to support 730 passenger journeys weekly. Transit access is classified as good, with residents living an average of 357 meters from their nearest stop. Because this is a predominantly residential suburb, most workers commute to outer areas, making cars the main transit option at 94%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per household. A minor 13.2% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era dynamics).
Transit service frequency averages 104 runs per day across all active routes, which translates to roughly 36 weekly runs for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.8% of residents in Mount Sheridan (Qld) report no long-term health condition. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Mount Sheridan records favorable health outcomes according to AreaSearch assessments of mortality statistics and chronic disease trends, with both younger and older cohorts displaying a low prevalence of typical health problems. Furthermore, the rate of private health insurance slightly outpaces the average SA2 region, covering approximately 53% of the population (~4,844 people). The most prevalent health issues identified in the locality were mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 7.2% and 6.1% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 73.8% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
The working-age population is exceptionally healthy, with minimal instances of chronic illnesses. Residents aged 65 and older make up 14.4% of the community (1,304 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld average of 20.4%. Health profiles among these seniors are above average, with national percentiles matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mount Sheridan (Qld) is largely Australian-born, at 77.5% of residents, with 17.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.6%) and Australian (22.3%). 5.0% 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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Mount Sheridan displays higher cultural diversity than average, with 22.5% of the population born outside Australia and 17.9% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 53.9% of local residents. The most noticeable divergence is in the Other religious category, which represents 2.1% of the population compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplace, the three largest groups in Mount Sheridan are English at 24.6% of the population (notably below the regional average of 29.6%), Australian at 22.3%, and Other at 14.6% (substantially higher than the regional average of 6.9%).
There are also clear differences in other backgrounds, with Australian Aboriginal residents making up 5.0% of Mount Sheridan (compared to 3.9% regionally), Samoan ancestry at 0.4% (compared to 0.2%), and Italian ancestry at 4.5% (compared to 2.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mount Sheridan (Qld) is 37. 25.6% 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 37 years, Mount Sheridan is significantly younger than the Regional Qld average of 41 years and closely matches the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to the Regional Qld benchmark, the 35 - 44 age cohort is highly represented at 14.6% locally, while the 75 - 84 cohort is underrepresented at 4.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age bracket has risen from 13.7% to 14.6% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 15.3% to 13.8%, and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 15.0% to 13.7%.
Demographic projections indicate the age structure of Mount Sheridan will change considerably by 2041. The 25 to 34 age group is expected to grow the fastest at 28%, adding 350 residents to reach a total of 1,601, while the 15 to 24 age bracket is projected to contract by 84 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mount Sheridan (Qld)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 2026 4 months ago 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 Apr 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 — 82 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,678 at the 2021 Census → 9,060 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 (SAL32020). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.