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This analysis uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, which can materially differ from Statistical Areas (SA2) even when sharing the same name.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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New Auckland has an estimated 5,598 residents, up from 5,266 at the 2021 Census — a change of 332 people, or 6.3%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 41.0% of that increase. That puts 1,525 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 from the ABS for the wider region and fresh locations confirmed by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of New Auckland has a calculated residency of approximately 5,598 individuals as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 332 people (6.3%) compared to the 2021 Census, when the head count stood at 5,266 individuals. This adjustment is derived from the resident figure of 5,589, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 release of ERP data alongside 34 validated new addresses added since the census. The population level equates to a density of 1,525 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical baseline across Australian regions analyzed by AreaSearch.
The suburb of New Auckland's 6.3% growth since census remains within 1.1 percentage points of the broader SA4 region (7.4%), showing robust regional expansion. Local gains were mostly fueled by natural increase, which made up about 41.0% of the total growth, though other factors such as interstate and overseas migration remained positive contributors. AreaSearch implements ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 zone, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 zones lacking this coverage, and for any years beyond 2032, the SA2 projections from the Queensland State Government published in 2023 utilizing 2021 data are utilized. These state-level outlooks do not include age bracket breakdowns; consequently, AreaSearch distributes growth weightings using proportions from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 figures. Looking forward, substantial expansion is projected for the top quarter of regional areas outside capital cities, with this locality expected to gain 1,447 persons by 2041 according to collective SA2 projections, showing a 25.7% total increase over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
82 new dwellings have been approved in New Auckland over the past five years, an average of 16 a year. That places the area in the 53rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 20 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 12, 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 studies of building permits data from the ABS, the suburb of New Auckland has averaged approximately 16 residential approvals annually, yielding 82 homes in total over the previous 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 11 approvals have been logged. With an average of 3.2 new residents per year for every home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the creation of housing is falling behind demand, which typically intensifies buyer competition and pushes up values, while new dwellings are built at a mean value of $419,000.
Additionally, commercial development approvals worth $12.4 million have been registered during this financial year, showing steady business construction activity. Relative to Rest of Qld, building activity per capita in the suburb of New Auckland is highly comparable, maintaining a balanced property market aligned with nearby regions. This volume remains below the national average, pointing to the mature state of the local area and hinting at potential planning constraints. Furthermore, recent building activity consisted entirely of detached houses, preserving the classic residential landscape focused on spacious family properties. The suburb of New Auckland exhibits a transitioning market with approximately 328 people per approval. Projecting ahead, the suburb of New Auckland is anticipated to add 1,438 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current pace, housing availability may fail to meet population demand, which could heighten buyer rivalry and support greater price appreciation.
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 16 current infrastructure and development projects close to New Auckland, worth an estimated $13.4 billion. 6 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, communities and energy. 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, significant developments, and planning schemes have a profound effect on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a single major project expected to influence the locality. Notable developments include the Clinton Industrial Estate, the Gladstone Project, the Port of Gladstone Gatcombe and Golding Cutting Channel Duplication Project, and the Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal (WICET), with details provided below on the most relevant schemes.
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Clinton Industrial Estate
Economic Development Queensland is constructing the Byelle Precinct at Clinton Industrial Estate, delivering 27 fully serviced medium-impact industrial lots ranging from about 4,000 sqm to 10,000 sqm. Civil works including roads, kerbing, services, lighting and landscaping are progressing, with land release expected in late 2026. The precinct is intended to support manufacturing, freight, logistics and advanced industry close to the Port of Gladstone.
West Gladstone Social Homes
Construction of 13 new social homes in West Gladstone designed for single people, couples, young people, people with disability, and seniors. Six homes are being built to Platinum and Gold level accessibility standards as per Social Housing Design Guidelines. The development replaces two older social homes, maximizing land use to deliver more homes for people in need. Part of the Queensland Government's Homes for Queenslanders plan to deliver one million more homes, including 53,500 social homes.
Hughes Road Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
A proposed 200MW/800MWh lithium-ion battery energy storage system designed to enhance grid stability and support renewable energy integration. The project is located near the existing Wurdong Substation. Construction is anticipated to commence in early 2028, with operations expected to commence in 2029.
Brookview Estate
Brookview Estate is a resort style master planned residential community in Glen Eden, Gladstone. Originally developed by Latitude Development Group as a gated community title estate, the project was planned for around 250 freehold home sites with staged land releases around a private residents club featuring pools, gym, function room, barbecue areas, playgrounds, landscaped parklands, walkways and cycleways. The original developer entered external administration and the balance of the estate land and recreation centre were sold to new owners from 2017 onward, but the subdivision, roads and lifestyle facilities are now in place and the area has matured into an established suburban neighbourhood with most lots built out and only infill housing occurring on remaining vacant sites.
Gladstone Project
Powerlink Queensland's Gladstone Project is a critical multi-stage transmission network reinforcement program to ensure electricity reliability and security as the Gladstone Power Station prepares for anticipated closure. The project supports industrial decarbonisation and the integration of renewables in the Central Queensland area. Stage 1 involves the Calvale to Calliope River 275kV transmission line and substation expansions. Stage 2 includes the Bouldercombe to Larcom Creek line and the proposed new Gladstone West Substation. The Final Assessment Report was submitted in June 2025, with Stage 1 main construction works expected to commence in mid-2026 pending formal approvals.
Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal (WICET)
Privately funded coal export terminal at Golding Point within the Port of Gladstone. Stage 1 delivers 27 Mtpa capacity via rail receival, a 5.6 km covered overland conveyor to stockyards, and an offshore wharf ~2 km from shore with a single berth and shiploader. Terminal aligns with Queensland Ports Strategy and can expand on the existing site when demand supports it. Owned by Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal Pty Ltd (industry consortium).
HPA First Project Stage 2
Stage 2 of the HPA First Project is a full-scale commercial refinery producing over 10,000 tonnes per annum of high-purity alumina and related products. Utilizing a proprietary solvent extraction purification process operating on 100 percent renewable energy, construction is actively progressing with the installation of large-scale extraction tanks and mechanical piping.
Riverstone Rise
Gladstone first truly masterplanned community spanning 496 hectares along the Boyne River. The development includes 2,900 homes for over 7,500 residents, educational facilities including a primary school and childcare centre, retail and commercial town centre precinct, medical centre, and community facilities. It features 26 percent dedicated open space with 182 hectares of reserves, parks, and walking trails integrated with 4.2 kilometres of Boyne River frontage. Construction is active with the Corimba and Lilyvale Stage 4A releases progressing through 2026.
2,946 residents of New Auckland are employed, from a labour force of 3,087. Unemployment sits at 4.6%, with participation at 69.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,091, about 73% 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 suburb of New Auckland possesses a balanced labor force spanning white-collar and blue-collar positions, with prominent representation in industrial and manufacturing sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.6%, according to AreaSearch regional aggregations. In March 2026, 2,946 residents were employed, representing an unemployment rate 0.7% higher than the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, while labor force participation was unusually high at 69.6% compared to the Regional Qld benchmark of 64.3%. Census data showed that a minor 4.4% of employed residents worked from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic lockdowns.
The primary sectors employing local residents are manufacturing, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. The local workforce is heavily concentrated in manufacturing, where employment is 2.9 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance plays a smaller role, employing 11.1% of the workforce compared to 16.1% across the region. Comparison between the census working population and total resident population indicates that this residential zone provides limited local job opportunities. Based on AreaSearch assessments of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader area, the labor force shrank by 5.4% and total employment dropped by 3.5% over the 12 months ending March 2026, resulting in a fall of 1.9 percentage points in the unemployment rate. This is in contrast to Regional Qld, which recorded a 0.1% rise in employment, a 0.3% expansion in the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National forecasts published in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labor demand for the suburb of New Auckland. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with local workforce data to project employment trends. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with wide variation among sectors. Applying these specific industry projections to the local workforce mix suggests employment for the suburb of New Auckland would rise by 5.3% over five years and 11.8% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population growth estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in New Auckland is $2,009 a week (about $104,000 a year), with median personal income at $860 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,252 a year against an average of $79,425. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The suburb of New Auckland's income levels rank among the highest in Australia according to ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year. Among local taxpayers, the median income is $64,252 and the average income is $79,425, compared to Regional Qld averages of $53,146 and $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be approximately $71,551 for the median and $88,448 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and personal earnings in the suburb of New Auckland near the 62nd percentile nationally.
The most common bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 36.4% of residents (2,037 people), which mirrors regional trends where 31.7% fall into this bracket. Housing costs consume 13.4% of income, while high earnings place residents in the 70th percentile for disposable income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
New Auckland had 1,829 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 4% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 40% rented and 20% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,612 a month. Rent absorbs 14.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, residential dwellings in the suburb of New Auckland consisted of 90.6% houses and 9.4% other formats like semi-detached properties, apartments, or alternative structures, compared to Regional Qld where houses made up 76.4% and other options made up 23.6%. Home ownership rates in the suburb of New Auckland lagged the regional average at 19.8%, with the remaining dwellings split between properties under mortgage (40.4%) and rentals (39.8%). Median monthly mortgage repayments of $1,612 were lower than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $300 compared to the Regional Qld average of $345.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in the suburb of New Auckland are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also significantly below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
New Auckland counted 1,829 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,944 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the majority at 73.4% of all households, consisting of 34.9% couples with children, 25.1% couples without children, and 12.6% single parents. Non-family households account for the remaining 26.6%, with lone person households at 22.8% and group living situations at 3.6%. The median household size of 2.7 people is slightly larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.4% of adults in New Auckland hold a university qualification, including 11.0% with a bachelor degree and 2.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 78% of areas nationally. A further 35.9% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The local area exhibits educational challenges, as university qualification rates of 15.4% are considerably lower than the national figure of 30.4%. This represents both a hurdle and a chance for focused educational strategies. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 11.0%, followed by postgraduate studies (2.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational and technical capabilities are highly represented, with 44.0% of residents aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.1%) and certificates (35.9%). Participation in study is notably high, with 30.5% of local residents enrolled in some form of education.
This comprises 12.3% attending primary school, 9.3% in secondary school, and 2.8% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in New Auckland reaches 15 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 220 services a week. The typical home sits about 270 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of public transit indicates 15 active bus stops operating in the suburb of New Auckland. These stops are served by 5 distinct routes, which combine to offer 215 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 274 meters from the nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary choice for 94% of travelers. Households own an average of 1.5 vehicles. A relatively small 4.4% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic measures.
Service frequency across all routes averages 30 trips per day, which translates to roughly 14 weekly services per bus stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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70.8% of residents in New Auckland report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 82% of areas nationally. 7.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.8 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 statistics show significant difficulties for the suburb of New Auckland, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic disease rates, which reveal a substantially higher than average rate of common conditions, particularly among older age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally common, encompassing approximately 59% of the population (3,284 people) compared to 52.5% across Regional Qld. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most prevalent medical issues, affecting 8.8% and 7.4% of residents. Conversely, 70.8% of residents reported having no medical issues, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Health outcomes for working-age residents are generally average. The suburb of New Auckland has 13.6% of residents aged 65 and over (761 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld figure of 20.4%. While seniors face some health challenges, their outcomes rank lower nationally than the general community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
New Auckland is largely Australian-born, at 84.5% of residents, with 8.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.8%) and English (27.1%). 5.2% 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 New Auckland displays below-average levels of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 88.5% of the population, 84.5% born in Australia, and 91.7% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 47.5% of residents. The most distinct statistical overrepresentation is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the local population, compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestral cohorts in the suburb of New Auckland are Australian at 31.8% of the population (exceeding the regional average of 26.5%), English at 27.1%, and Scottish at 6.9%.
Notable differences also occur in other ethnic groups: New Zealand backgrounds comprise 1.0% of the suburb of New Auckland (compared to 0.9% regionally), Australian Aboriginal people make up 5.2% (compared to 3.9%), and Maori backgrounds represent 0.9% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of New Auckland is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 29.2% 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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With a median age of 33, the suburb of New Auckland has a younger demographic profile than Regional Qld at 41 and the national median of 38 years. The 25 - 34 age bracket is well represented at 15.4% compared to Regional Qld, whereas the 65 - 74 bracket is less common at 7.3%. Since 2021, the 65 to 74 group has expanded from 5.4% to 7.3% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has risen from 3.2% to 4.4%. Conversely, children aged 5 to 14 have decreased from 16.2% to 13.6%, and the 45 to 54 group has declined from 13.3% to 12.1%.
Looking forward to 2041, demographic projections indicate shifts in the age profile. Leading these changes, the 25 to 34 age bracket will increase by 41% (350 people), growing from 862 to 1,213, while the 15 to 24 cohort will see a minor increase of 5% (42 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for New Auckland
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 May 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 — 34 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,266 at the 2021 Census → 5,598 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 (SAL32126). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.