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Mountain Creek (Qld) has an estimated 12,397 residents, up from 11,950 at the 2021 Census — a change of 447 people, or 3.7%. That puts 1,682 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to ABS population updates adjusted with AreaSearch address validations, the suburb of Mountain Creek (Qld) has a population of approximately 12,397 in May 2026. This indicates a growth of 447 people (3.7%) from the 11,950 residents documented in the 2021 Census. This figure was determined from the 12,397 residents estimated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ABS ERP release alongside 15 validated new addresses since the Census date. The suburb of Mountain Creek (Qld) has a density of 1,682 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical density of locations analyzed nationally.
The growth was largely fueled by net migration from overseas, which represented roughly 71.0% of the total demographic expansion during recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this data or projecting past 2032, Queensland Government forecasts from 2023 based on 2021 numbers are implemented. Since these state figures omit age breakdowns, age cohort shifts are weighted using 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 benchmarks. Demographically, the suburb of Mountain Creek (Qld) is anticipated to experience a contraction, shrinking by 221 persons by 2041. In contrast, certain age brackets will expand, particularly the 75 to 84 cohort, which is set to grow by 221 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
57 new dwellings have been approved in Mountain Creek (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 11 a year. That is 0.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An analysis of ABS building approvals shows that Mountain Creek averages about 11 new residential approvals annually, with a total of 57 homes approved over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 9 approvals have been logged. With an average of 4.7 additional residents per built dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, the local supply is falling short of demand, which typically intensifies buyer rivalry and elevates prices. The expected construction cost of these new properties averages $454,000, which is marginally higher than the regional norm and implies a focus on premium projects.
Additionally, commercial approvals worth $4.1 million have been recorded this financial year, highlighting the residential focus of the locality. Mountain Creek exhibits minimal construction volume relative to the Rest of Qld, trailing the regional per capita benchmark by 81.0%. Although construction has risen lately, this constrained supply generally bolsters demand and valuations for existing properties. Construction volumes also trail national figures, highlighting a mature market with possible development bottlenecks. Approved residential construction consists of 31.0% standalone houses and 69.0% multi-unit projects or townhouses. This preference for medium-density options provides lower-cost paths for buyers and appeals to investors, downsizers, and first-time buyers. This represents a distinct shift from the current housing split of 78.0% houses, reflecting a scarcity of vacant land and adapting to changing buyer budgets and preferences. With 603 residents for every single approved home, the market shows high maturity. Given that the local population is projected to stabilize or contract, there will be less strain on the housing market, potentially offering favorable conditions for purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mountain Creek (Qld)
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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 Mountain Creek (Qld), worth an estimated $973 million. A further 92 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $35.8 billion. 32 are already under construction and 31 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, planning initiatives, and major works heavily influence local property market dynamics. A total of 7 projects have been identified that are expected to impact the local community. Prominent projects include the Sunshine Motorway, the first stage of the Mooloolah River Interchange Upgrade, the Karawatha Drive Cycle Track, the third stage of the Mountain Creek Station Metro, and the Brightwater Estate development.
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Karawatha Drive Cycle Track
A 1.6km separated cycle track featuring a 2m wide cycle path physically separated from traffic lanes by concrete barriers. The project improves safety and connectivity for cyclists and pedestrians, linking schools, TAFE, businesses, and Mooloolaba as part of Queensland's Priority A Principal Cycle Network. Construction includes kerbside parking corridor, narrowed median, and intersection improvements.
Sunshine Motorway, Mooloolah River Interchange Upgrade (Stage 1)
Stage 1 of the Mooloolah River Interchange (MRI) Upgrade on the Sunshine Motorway addresses long-standing safety and congestion issues on the Sunshine Coast. Key features include a new overpass connecting Nicklin Way northbound directly to Brisbane Road at Mooloolaba, a new local road link between Karawatha Drive (Mountain Creek) and Brisbane Road, a new signalised intersection with a two-way service road, active transport provisions for pedestrians and cyclists, and separation of local and motorway traffic.The project is now delivered as part of an integrated program with The Wave Stage 3 (Metro), a high-capacity metro-style transit corridor from Birtinya to Sunshine Coast Airport. Early works, including site preparation, service relocations and geotechnical investigations, are underway as of mid-2026. Program Alliance delivery partners are expected to be onboard by late 2026, with main construction to commence in 2027. Stage 1 is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments at $160 million each, a combined commitment of $320 million.
Mountain Creek Station (The Wave Stage 3 Metro)
Mountain Creek Station is a planned metro station on The Wave Stage 3 Metro, providing a high-capacity, high-frequency public transport connection between Sunshine Coast University Hospital at Birtinya, Mountain Creek, Maroochydore CBD and Sunshine Coast Airport. Planning has confirmed the corridor alignment between Birtinya and Mountain Creek. Site investigations are underway, Program Alliance procurement is expected to conclude in late 2026, and main construction is scheduled to commence in 2027 as part of the Queensland Government's Brisbane 2032 legacy transport program.
Brightwater Estate
Award-winning masterplanned residential community developed by Stockland, featuring over 1,500 homes surrounding a spectacular 12-hectare central lake. The community includes Brightwater State School, shopping marketplace with ALDI, medical facilities, Brightwater Hotel, recreational facilities, parks, walking trails, and direct canal access to Mooloolaba. Recognized as Queensland's best masterplanned community in 2016 UDIA Awards.
Mooloolaba Foreshore Revitalisation Project
Major foreshore revitalisation project delivering beachfront parkland, new community facilities, and coastal protection works across four stages. Stage One Northern Parkland (1 hectare of revitalised parkland with boardwalk, playground and coastal pathways) was completed and opened in June 2022. Stage Two, comprising the Central Meeting Place and Southern Parkland Seawall, commenced major construction on 14 July 2025 and is anticipated to continue through 2026 with minor works completing in early 2027. Stage Two delivers 6,500 square metres of beachfront parkland, flowing ocean viewing decks, a covered pavilion, terraced seawall replacing the existing 1960s structure, Changing Places toilet facility, beach showers, all-abilities beach access ramp, and a broad accessible coastal pathway.The project has received more than $13.3 million in combined Australian and Queensland Government funding under the SEQ Liveability Fund. Contractor SEE Civil was appointed in May 2025. Future stages covering the remainder of the Southern Parkland and Central Parkland are yet to be funded or scheduled.
203-205 Brisbane Road Mooloolaba
New residential apartment development in central Mooloolaba location along Brisbane Road corridor. Modern apartment living with convenient access to beach, retail and dining precincts
Mooloolaba Transport Corridor Upgrade
The Mooloolaba Transport Corridor Upgrade is a staged road upgrade widening Brisbane Road and Walan Street from two to four lanes between Culbara Street and Venning Street. The project improves traffic capacity, pedestrian and cyclist facilities, intersections, landscaping and public transport access. Construction remains underway with Sunshine Coast Council continuing to publish construction updates and community notifications. Official project information was updated during July 2026.
Mooloolaba - Alexandra Headland Local Plan Area
Part of the New Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme project, this Local Plan Area (LPA) guides development for Mooloolaba and Alexandra Headland. Key updates as of 2026 include the transition to Step 6 of the plan-making process: the review of approximately 4,600 formal community submissions. Proposed changes involve rezoning parts of Mari Street for Tourist Accommodation, mixed-use expansion along Brisbane Road and Walan Street, and building height increases ranging from 3 storeys (12m) to 8 storeys (28m) in targeted nodes to support compact urban growth near future public transport routes.
7,071 residents of Mountain Creek (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 7,245. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 72.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,784, about 79% 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 is highly skilled with a strong representation in critical service industries and a low jobless rate of 2.4%. As of March 2026, there are 7,071 employed citizens. The jobless rate sits 1.5% below the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, and participation in the labor force is high at 72.8% relative to the regional benchmark of 64.3%. Census data indicates that a moderate 15.6% of the workforce operated from home, though this may reflect pandemic-related restrictions. The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare and social assistance, retail, and construction.
In contrast, agricultural, forestry, and fishing enterprises employ only 0.6% of the local workforce, which is lower than the Regional Qld average of 4.5%. The heavily residential nature of the locality means few positions are available internally, as shown by comparing the count of resident workers against the local job count. Labor force levels fell by 2.2% and total employment dropped by 2.5% during the 12 months ending March 2026, causing the jobless rate to increase by 0.4 percentage points. 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 lift in unemployment. Long-term national employment projections released in May-25 offer guidance on future job trends. Applying these five-year (6.6% national growth) and ten-year (13.7% national growth) industry trends to the local occupation profile suggests employment for residents could expand by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mountain Creek (Qld) is $1,911 a week (about $99,000 a year), with median personal income at $857 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,245 a year against an average of $67,291. 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 for the 2023 financial year show that local incomes align with national benchmarks, showing a median of $51,245 and an average of $67,291. This is compared to Regional Qld, which recorded a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current figures are estimated to be around $57,066 for the median and $74,935 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and personal earnings near the 59th percentile nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket contains 37.8% of local earners (4,686 individuals), compared to 31.7% regionally.
Housing expenses account for 19.1% of earnings, yet strong wages keep disposable income at the 56th percentile and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mountain Creek (Qld) had 4,099 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 15% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month, a total housing cost higher than 86% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 26.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing stock consists of 77.9% detached houses and 22.1% alternative formats such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options across Regional Qld. Home ownership lags regional levels at 23.0%, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (40.0%) or occupied by tenants (37.0%). The median mortgage payment of $1,950 and rent of $500 are higher than the Regional Qld medians of $1,655 and $345. Locally, mortgage commitments exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mountain Creek (Qld) counted 4,099 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 15% 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 comprise 80.6% of local households, consisting of 38.3% couples with offspring, 25.2% couples without children, and 16.3% single parent arrangements. Non-family households account for 19.4%, with single occupant households at 15.2% and share houses at 4.3%. The median household occupancy of 2.8 persons is higher than the Regional Qld benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.0% of adults in Mountain Creek (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 17.9% with a bachelor degree and 4.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.7% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 3,666 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,049 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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Tertiary attainment ranks below regional benchmarks, with 25.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a college degree compared to 30.4% nationally. Bachelor qualifications are the most common at 17.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational education is prominent, with 40.4% of citizens aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of 12.7% advanced diplomas and 27.7% certificates. School enrollment is high, with 33.4% of the population engaged in study. This group includes 12.1% attending primary schools, 10.8% in high schools, and 4.9% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mountain Creek (Qld) reaches 31 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 340 services a week. The typical home sits about 290 m from its nearest stop. 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 transport networks feature 31 active bus stops within the local area, which are serviced by 3 distinct routes providing 343 passenger trips weekly. Transport accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 289 meters from their closest stop. The neighborhood is mostly commuter-based, with 94% of trips taken by car. Average motor vehicle ownership is 1.6 cars per home. About 15.6% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, which was potentially affected by temporary lockdown directives. Public transport services run at an average frequency of 49 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 11 weekly departures per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.4% of residents in Mountain Creek (Qld) report no long-term health condition. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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 outcomes exceed standard levels, with low occurrences of common medical conditions across both younger and older age brackets, and private health cover is held by 54% of the population (~6,678 people), which is slightly higher than the average SA2 area. Psychological health concerns and asthma represent the most frequent conditions, affecting 8.3% and 7.9% of residents. Conversely, 72.4% reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Health outcomes for those under 65 are better than average. Senior citizens aged 65 and over make up 13.3% of the community (1,648 people), which is lower than the 20.4% share in Regional Qld, and their health metrics align with national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.5% of Mountain Creek (Qld) residents were born overseas and 8.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.2%) and Australian (25.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics are above average, with 8.3% of residents using a non-English language at home and 25.5% born outside Australia. Christianity is the dominant religion at 44.8%. The most pronounced religious divergence is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the population compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. In terms of parentage, the primary ancestries are English at 32.2%, Australian at 25.6%, and Scottish at 8.2%. The area also has higher concentrations of certain groups, including New Zealanders at 1.3% (against 0.9% regionally), South Australians at 1.0% (against 0.5%), and French at 0.7% (against 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mountain Creek (Qld) is 38. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 25.2% 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 38 years matches the national average and is slightly lower than the Regional Qld median of 41. The 45 - 54 age bracket is highly represented at 15.3%, while the 65 - 74 bracket is smaller at 7.9%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 group grew from 13.0% to 14.5%, and the 75 to 84 group rose from 3.0% to 4.4%. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 16.7% to 14.5%, and the 25 to 34 group fell from 11.9% to 10.7%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest the 75 to 84 age group will increase by 37% (199 people) to reach 745 from a base of 545.
Seniors aged 65 and over will account for 71% of total growth, while the 45 to 54 and 55 to 64 brackets will contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mountain Creek (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 | Jul 2026 last month 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 Jul 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 — 15 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (11,950 at the 2021 Census → 12,397 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 (SAL32041). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.