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New Farm has an estimated 13,615 residents, up from 12,197 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,418 people, or 11.6%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years, faster than 76% of areas nationally. 152 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 6,609 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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Evaluating demographics from ABS updates for the region alongside fresh locations verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of New Farm has a residency count estimated at 13,615 in May 2026. This represents a rise of 1,418 residents (11.6%) from the 2021 Census, when the count was 12,197 residents. The shift is calculated from a local inhabitant estimate of 13,600 by AreaSearch, following scrutiny of the newest June 2025 ABS ERP data set and an extra 152 verified new locations added since the Census. Such population levels equate to a density of 6,609 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of New Farm in the highest 10% of all territories evaluated by AreaSearch, making local property highly coveted.
The 11.6% expansion rate in the suburb of New Farm since the 2021 census outstripped the country's average (9.3%) and the state, positioning it as a leading growth zone. Gains in the suburb of New Farm were chiefly propelled by arrivals from overseas, which functioned as virtually the sole contributor to local gains in recent times. AreaSearch utilises projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 zone, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 territories lacking this information, and for any years beyond 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 utilizing 2021 statistics are employed. These state-level forecasts lack age cohort divisions; thus, where they are applied, AreaSearch distributes growth weightings proportionally to match the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 records for each age bracket. Looking at future demographic trends, the suburb of New Farm is projected to experience growth just under the median of all locations studied by AreaSearch, with forecasts pointing to a rise of 1,416 residents by 2041 using combined SA2 projections, representing an overall expansion of 10.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
224 new dwellings have been approved in New Farm over the past five years, an average of 44 a year. That places the area in the 57th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 32 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 16% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 59, running ahead of 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's investigation of ABS building approvals distributed from local statistics, New Farm averages roughly 44 residences approved for construction annually, accumulating to approximately 224 properties over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 55 approvals have been logged. With an average of 3.1 new occupants arriving each year per finished home over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), building rates are falling short of demand, which typically intensifies buyer rivalry and elevates prices, while new builds carry an average value of $945,000, showing that developers are targeting the high-end sector with premium properties.
Furthermore, commercial approvals worth $19.8 million have been registered during this financial year, showing moderate commercial construction activity. Compared with Greater Brisbane, development volume in New Farm is extremely quiet (76.0% below the regional per capita average). This limited supply of new properties typically supports values and interest for established houses. Construction volume is also lower than the national benchmark, highlighting the mature character of the suburb and suggesting possible planning constraints. Recent activity is split between 16.0% standalone houses and 84.0% multi-dwelling units like townhomes or apartments. This pivot to higher density housing offers more affordable pathways to buy and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. With roughly 467 residents for every approved dwelling, New Farm represents a mature market. Long-term forecasts indicate New Farm will add 1,401 inhabitants by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. Construction levels are keeping pace with these demographic forecasts, though purchasers could face tougher competition as the population increases.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside New Farm, worth an estimated $509 million. A further 169 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $232.1 billion. 60 are already under construction and 92 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning decisions are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 50 projects expected to influence this locality. High-profile developments include James Place, James Place, Moray House, and Howard Smith Wharves, with the subsequent list outlining those of greatest significance.
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James Place
James Place is a six to seven level mixed-use retail, dining, wellness and boutique office precinct by Forme on James Street. The project includes about 4,200 sqm of retail, 4,500 sqm of office space, restaurants, a central plaza, landscaped terraces, dual street frontages and a rooftop venue. Construction is underway by Graya, with completion expected in late 2026 to early 2027.
Howard Smith Wharves
Heritage-listed 3.5-hectare riverside precinct beneath the Story Bridge transformed by Artemus Group into a world-class hospitality and entertainment destination featuring 13 restaurants, bars, a craft brewery, event spaces and the Fantauzzo Art Series Hotel. A Stage 2 development application lodged September 2024 proposes a nine-storey 77-room boutique hotel replacing Felons Barrel Hall, an overwater pool deck and bar, a music hall, two new cliff lifts, floating brewhouse, rooftop gardens, enhanced public parklands and boardwalks. The precinct is positioned as a key Brisbane 2032 Olympics tourism gateway, with completion of Stage 2 targeted ahead of the Games.
Moray House
Luxury riverfront development featuring six exclusive full-floor residences in New Farm, Brisbane. A collaboration between Spyre Group and bureau proberts architects, the project offers a premium lifestyle with direct Brisbane River access and uninterrupted views of the Story Bridge. The design includes bespoke finishes, a sky garage, and wellness facilities.
Riverton
Designed by Bureau Proberts, Riverton is an ultra-exclusive riverfront development in New Farm consisting of five full-floor luxury apartments. The six-storey building features three and four-bedroom residences with private courtyards, premium stone and timber finishes, and a residents pool area, offering uninterrupted views of the Brisbane River and city skyline.
The Bedford by Mosaic
The Bedford by Mosaic is a mixed-use luxury apartment development on a long-vacant Kangaroo Point site. The project includes premium 2- and 3-bedroom residences and sky homes over 17 levels, rooftop resort-style resident amenities, and ground-floor retail anchored by a full-line Woolworths supermarket, cafe and liquor store. Mosaic reports construction has commenced and recent progress updates describe basement works advancing toward ground level.
Elystan Road Drainage Upgrade
The Elystan Road Drainage Upgrade was a critical flood resilience project that installed new underground stormwater pipes, manhole chambers, and roadside gullies in New Farm. Part of the broader New Farm Park Upgrades 2025 program, the project utilized micro-tunnelling techniques to install infrastructure with minimal surface disruption and community impact. The works were successfully completed in mid-2025 to protect local residents and businesses from severe weather events.
Rotherham Hotel
A 16-level boutique luxury hotel redevelopment of the existing Il Mondo Hotel site in Kangaroo Point. Designed by Plus Architecture, the 15,500 sqm development will feature 179 guest rooms, wellness facilities, a rooftop infinity pool, and conference spaces. The architectural design is inspired by the Story Bridge, featuring green brickwork and distinctive porthole windows.
Bowen Tce
Fortis has received development approval for Bowen Tce, a residential redevelopment of the former Ozcare/Palm Lodge aged care site at 424 Bowen Terrace, New Farm. The DKO-designed proposal comprises 74 large apartments and four architecturally designed freehold homes on a 5,727 sqm corner site, arranged around landscaped communal open space with gardens, pool, spa and wellness facilities.
8,871 residents of New Farm are employed, from a labour force of 9,346. Unemployment sits at 5.1%, with participation at 75.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,159, about 82% 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 local workforce is highly educated, featuring substantial professional services employment, an unemployment rate of 5.1%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.5% over the prior year, according to AreaSearch's regional data compilation. In March 2026, 8,871 locals are employed, with unemployment tracking 0.8 percentage points above the Greater Brisbane level of 4.3%, and labor participation is relatively standard (75.2% versus 70.4% in Greater Brisbane). Census records show a substantial 29.5% of workers operated from home, though this may reflect temporary pandemic restrictions. The primary employment sectors for residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and accommodation & food services.
Local representation in the professional & technical sector is especially high, registering at 2.2 times the wider regional average. Conversely, the construction industry employs only 5.4% of the local workforce, which is lower than the Greater Brisbane figure of 9.0%. Comparing the Census working population against resident numbers indicates that this heavily residential district offers few local jobs. According to AreaSearch's assessment of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated across wider regions, employment rose by 1.5% and the labor pool expanded by 2.4% during the 12 months ending March 2026, causing unemployment to rise by 0.8 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane, which saw employment increase by 3.2%, the labor pool grow by 3.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.1 percentage points. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective demand trends. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future employment trends. Globally, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry trends onto the local workforce suggests employment could grow by 7.5% over five years and 15.0% over ten years (note that this is a direct weighted extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
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Median household income in New Farm is $2,069 a week (about $108,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,226 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $73,099 a year against an average of $128,736. The average runs 76% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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According to the most recent postcode ATO statistics for the financial year 2023 analyzed by AreaSearch, local incomes sit in the highest national brackets, with a median of $73,099 and an average of $128,736. These figures stand well above Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the financial year 2023, current projections suggest figures of approximately $81,403 (median) and $143,360 (average) in March 2026. Census data from 2021 places local individual earnings in the 92nd percentile nationally ($1,226 weekly).
The earnings distribution shows 29.0% of residents (3,948 individuals) earning between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring the broader area where 33.3% fall into this band. A large segment of high earners (33.8% receiving over $3,000/week) shows substantial financial strength across the community. Expensive housing accounts for 16.0% of local incomes, but strong earnings keep disposable income in the 70th percentile, and the SEIFA income score falls in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
New Farm had 5,710 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 21% detached houses and 75% apartments. 21% are owned with a mortgage, 55% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $405 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,264 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals the local housing stock consists of 20.5% standalone houses and 79.4% alternative dwellings (such as semi-detached options, apartments, and other configurations), whereas the wider Brisbane metro area has 73.5% houses and 26.5% alternative options. Homeownership levels lag the Brisbane metro benchmark, sitting at 24.6%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with mortgages (20.7%) or renting (54.8%). The median monthly home loan payment was significantly higher than the Brisbane metro average at $2,264, and the median weekly rental cost was $405, compared to regional benchmarks of $1,863 and $380 respectively.
At a national level, home loan payments are much higher than the Australian median of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
New Farm counted 5,710 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,374 today, averaging 1.9 people each. 14% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 43% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 48.8% of households, consisting of 13.8% couples raising children, 28.8% couples without children, and 4.9% single-parent arrangements. Non-family households represent the other 51.2% of the total, with single-person households at 42.5% and shared group households at 8.7%. The median household size is 1.9 individuals, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
54.5% of adults in New Farm hold a university qualification, including 35.2% with a bachelor degree and 14.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 12.2% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 829 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,127 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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Educational qualifications are exceptionally high, with 54.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% nationally. This high level of education positions the area well for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 35.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.1%) and graduate diplomas (5.2%). Technical and trade programs account for 22.7% of qualifications among those aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificate qualifications (12.2%). Enrollment rates in study programs are very high, with 25.4% of residents actively undertaking formal education.
This group comprises 9.9% in higher education, 5.1% in primary school, and 4.2% attending secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in New Farm reaches 55 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 3,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.8 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 options include 55 active stops throughout New Farm, consisting of both ferry terminals and bus stops. These points are serviced by 7 distinct routes, which combine to facilitate 3,879 passenger trips per week. Transit accessibility is excellent, with residents living an average of 123 meters from their nearest stop. Being primarily a residential neighborhood, most workers commute out of the area; private cars remain the primary method of travel at 58%, followed by 14% walking and 14% using buses. Household vehicle ownership averages 0.8 per home, which is below the regional norm.
A substantial 29.5% of residents work from home (recorded during the 2021 Census, which may reflect COVID-19 pandemic settings). Service frequency averages 554 daily trips across all routes, which translates to roughly 70 weekly journeys for each individual transport stop.
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69.8% of residents in New Farm report no long-term health condition. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 78.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 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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An analysis of wellness indicators demonstrates excellent outcomes, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and chronic illnesses, with low rates of common health issues observed across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing approximately 78% of the community (10,646 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues identified were mental health concerns and asthma, affecting 10.3 and 7.2% of the population, while 69.8% of residents reported having no medical conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
Health status among working-age residents is generally standard. The suburb has 19.2% of residents aged 65 and over (2,614 people), which exceeds the 15.1% recorded across Greater Brisbane. Senior health outcomes are notably strong, with national rankings aligning closely with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.8% of New Farm residents were born overseas and 16.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.9%) and Australian (17.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is higher than in most local areas, with 16.7% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 29.8% born overseas. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 43.7% of the local population. However, the most distinct religious concentration is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.4% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three largest groups are English at 26.9% of the population, Australian at 17.6% (which sits well below the regional average of 23.2%), and Irish at 12.5%. There are also distinct concentrations of other heritages: French ancestry represents 1.0% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Polish is at 1.0% (compared to 0.5%), and Scottish is at 9.3% (compared to 7.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of New Farm is 39. 33.6% 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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The median age of 39 is slightly higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 36, and sits close to the national median of 38. Compared to the wider Greater Brisbane area, New Farm has a larger concentration of young adults aged 25 - 34 (23.7%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (5.5%). The proportion of 25 - 34 year-olds is well above the national figure of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 5.4% to 6.8% of the population, while the 35 to 44 age bracket has shrunk from 15.6% to 14.5%.
By 2041, substantial shifts in the age structure are projected. The 75 to 84 group is expected to lead these changes, growing by 58% (540 people) to reach 1,466 from 925. This aging trend is clear, with residents aged 65+ accounts for 68% of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are forecast for children in the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for New Farm
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 10 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 — 152 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,197 at the 2021 Census → 13,615 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 (SAL32129). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.