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Newstead (Qld) has an estimated 9,248 residents, up from 7,496 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,752 people, or 23.4%. Growth has averaged 6.0% a year over five years, faster than 92% of areas nationally. 696 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 57.0% of that increase. That puts 13,025 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 surrounding region, combined with fresh street address checks by AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Newstead (Qld) has a projected residency of approximately 9,248 individuals as of May 2026. This marks an expansion of 1,752 people (23.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which registered a headcount of 7,496 people. This shift is calculated from a base resident count of 9,175, computed by AreaSearch via the ABS publication of ERP figures in June 2025, alongside 696 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census.
With these numbers, the local population density reaches 13,025 persons per square kilometer, positioning it within the highest 10% of all territories monitored by AreaSearch and highlighting local real estate as a prized commodity. The 23.4% expansion rate recorded in the suburb of Newstead (Qld) since the 2021 census outpaced the national growth metric of 9.3% and exceeded state levels, establishing it as a regional pacesetter. Relocations from other states served as the primary growth engine, representing roughly 56.99999999999999% of total population additions in recent times, though arrivals from overseas and natural increases also made positive contributions. AreaSearch incorporates regional forecasts compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 using 2022 as its baseline. For locations missing from this release, or for timeframes extending past 2032, projections published by the Queensland State Government in 2023 utilizing 2021 benchmarks are substituted. Because these state-level figures lack breakdowns by age brackets, AreaSearch allocates cohort distributions by referencing the ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts published in 2023 with 2022 baseline statistics. Looking ahead, the suburb of Newstead (Qld) is positioned to experience growth aligning with the topmost quartile of national statistical zones, with local numbers forecast to climb by 3,507 persons by 2041 under consolidated SA2 models, representing a long-term expansion of 37.1% over the 16 years.
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1,015 new dwellings have been approved in Newstead (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 203 a year. That places the area in the 96th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 22 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 238 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 1% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 152, well below 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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Data from the ABS compiled by AreaSearch shows that Newstead averages approximately 203 residential building approvals annually, translating to an estimated 1,015 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 140 approvals registered. With an average of 2.3 new residents occupying each dwelling yearly over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, which supports strong local property demand, these residential builds carry an average estimated construction cost of $811,000, illustrating that developers are prioritizing high-end, luxury projects. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $93.8 million during the current financial year, pointing to a highly energetic local business sector.
Recent building permits consist of 1.0% standalone houses and 99.0% multi-unit structures. This preference for higher density provides affordable entry points and attracts buyers looking to downsize, property investors, and first-time purchasers. The region registers roughly 32 people for every approved residential unit, indicating a growing local market. Long-term forecasts indicate Newstead will gain an additional 3,434 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Residential construction is keeping reasonable pace with this projected population influx, though prospective buyers may experience heightened competition as the local population increases.
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AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Newstead (Qld), worth an estimated $1.39 billion. A further 179 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $233.4 billion. 55 are already under construction and 80 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 schemes, and development policies play a major role in regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 29 significant projects that are expected to influence the local area. Key developments include the Waterfront Newstead - Mirvac Masterplan, the Fortitude Valley Sustainable Growth Precinct Plan, Aire Newstead, and Oxford & Commercial, with details provided on the most relevant schemes.
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Aire Newstead
Aire Newstead is an 11 level boutique apartment building by HG Developments delivering 40 large luxury 2 and 3 bedroom residences with multipurpose rooms, expansive balconies and premium finishes in the riverside suburb of Newstead. Designed by bureau^proberts and built by 5Point, the project is currently under construction with completion targeted for mid 2027, offering high end owner occupier style living within walking distance of James Street, Gasworks Plaza and Newstead Park.
Oxford & Commercial
Oxford & Commercial is a twin-tower residential project by Consolidated Properties delivering around 320 riverside apartments in Newstead, with resort-style resident amenities including a rooftop infinity pool and direct pedestrian connection through to the Newstead Riverpark waterfront.
Newstead Community Centre Upgrade
Modernization and expansion of Newstead Community Centre including new multipurpose rooms, kitchen facilities, accessible amenities and outdoor spaces for community programs and events.
Teneriffe Banks
Teneriffe Banks is a $1.5 billion riverfront mixed-use precinct by Kokoda Property on a 17,612 sqm former industrial site in Teneriffe. The precinct is planned to include 212 luxury residences across four architecturally distinct residential buildings, Brisbane's first Kimpton Hotel, extensive retail, hospitality and wellness amenities, boutique laneways, more than 10,000 sqm of landscaped grounds and gardens, and a revitalised riverfront. Versatile Construction has been appointed as builder, with construction scheduled to commence in December 2025 and staged delivery from 2028.
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.
Brisbane Showgrounds Sports Precinct Upgrade
A significant redevelopment of the Brisbane Showgrounds (RNA) precinct to deliver 2032 Olympic legacy infrastructure. The project includes an upgrade of the 20,000-seat Main Arena, a new multi-purpose indoor sports centre with basketball and netball courts, gym facilities, and integrated community recreation areas. Early works commenced in late 2025 following the Ekka, transforming the site into the Brisbane Athletes Village before its final conversion to a residential and sporting hub.
James Place
James Place is a major mixed-use precinct by Forme at 75-85 James Street, Fortitude Valley. Designed by Richards & Spence, built by Graya and landscaped by Wild Studio, the seven-level project includes about 4,200 sqm of retail, 4,500 sqm of office space, hospitality tenancies, landscaped terraces, 190 car spaces and a central piazza connecting the James Street precinct. The project is under construction, with Forme reporting a construction timeline from mid 2024 to early 2027 and recent updates noting the structure is rising above ground.
Bowen Hills Community Hub
Integration of community services including meeting spaces, library facilities, and childcare within the Bowen Hills Priority Development Area. The project involves major fit-out works and infrastructure upgrades at the O'Connell Terrace site to support the district's rapid urban renewal and population growth.
7,148 residents of Newstead (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 7,325. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 83.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 10,431, about 113% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 labor pool is characterized by high levels of education and a strong concentration of professionals, featuring a minimal unemployment rate of 2.4% and an estimated annual job growth rate of 2.2%, compiled from statistical area metrics by AreaSearch. In March 2026, the employed resident population reached 7,148, keeping the local unemployment rate 1.9% below the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%, while workforce participation stood at a high 83.2% compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 70.4%. Census records indicate that 29.9% of local workers performed their duties from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns.
The primary sectors employing local residents are professional & technical services, healthcare & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Professional & technical roles are heavily represented, with a local employment share that is 2.3 times the regional average. Conversely, education & training accounts for only 5.2% of the local workforce, which is lower than the Greater Brisbane level of 9.4%. Having 1.0 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, the locality operates as a significant employment center, containing more jobs than working residents and drawing commuters from neighboring suburbs. Analysis of SALM and ABS data for the year ending March 2026 indicates that local employment grew by 2.2% and the labor force expanded by 2.7%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane experienced a 3.2% rise in employment, a 3.4% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 provide context for future local trends. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these sectoral outlooks to the local industry mix suggests employment among residents could rise by 7.4% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted projection that does not factor in local population adjustments.
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Median household income in Newstead (Qld) is $2,325 a week (about $121,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,536 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $71,538 a year against an average of $105,827. The average runs 48% 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 latest ATO postcode records for the 2023 financial year, personal incomes in Newstead are exceptionally high by national standards, with a median of $71,538 and an average of $105,827. For comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures for March 2026 stand at roughly $79,665 for the median and $117,849 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual earnings in the area ranked between the 84th and 98th percentiles nationally.
The dominant weekly income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, accounting for 39.4% of residents (3,643 people), which aligns with the metropolitan trend of 33.3% in this bracket. A notable 36.9% of residents earn more than $3,000 per week, indicating affluent pockets that stimulate local commerce. Housing costs account for 18.1% of income, yet strong earnings keep disposable income in the 80th percentile, placing the area in the 10th decile of the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Newstead (Qld) had 3,905 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 0% detached houses and 100% apartments. 15% are owned with a mortgage, 72% rented and 13% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $490 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 94% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling options in Newstead at the last Census consisted of 0.2% standalone houses and 99.8% alternative formats such as townhouses and apartments, differing from the Brisbane metro distribution of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership rates in the area were lower than the metropolitan average at 13.3%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (15.3%) or tenants (71.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,000, exceeding the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, while the median weekly rent was $490, compared to $380 across the Brisbane metro.
Nationally, mortgage costs in the area exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and rental rates are significantly higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Newstead (Qld) counted 3,905 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,818 today, averaging 1.7 people each. 7% are couples with children, fewer than in 98% of areas nationally, against 36% couples without children. 41% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 47.7% of local households, consisting of 6.5% couples with children, 36.2% couples without children, and 3.7% single parents. The remaining 52.3% of households are non-family arrangements, with lone person households representing 40.8% and group households accounting for 11.5%. The median household occupancy is 1.7 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
56.7% of adults in Newstead (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 39.7% with a bachelor degree and 12.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 12.9% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Residents in Newstead display high levels of educational attainment, with 56.7% of individuals aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% nationally. This educational profile positions the community well for professional industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 39.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 12.4% and graduate diplomas at 4.6%. Vocational education accounts for 23.7% of qualifications for those aged 15+, which includes advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificates at 12.9%. A significant 22.5% of the population is enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.0% attending university or college, 1.9% in primary school, and 1.6% in high school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Newstead (Qld) reaches 9 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 1,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.5 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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Transport data indicates there are 9 active public transit stops in Newstead, consisting of bus services. These stops connect to 7 distinct routes, facilitating 1,683 weekly passenger journeys. Public transit accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 179 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and the majority of commuting residents travel outside the area for work. Private vehicles are the main transport method at 55%, while 21% of residents walk to work and 15% commute by bus. Household vehicle ownership averages 0.5 cars per dwelling, which is lower than the regional average.
A high proportion of residents, at 29.9%, work from home, based on 2021 Census data collected during the pandemic. Local transit services average 240 journeys per day across the network, which translates to approximately 187 weekly journeys for each transit stop.
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73.6% of residents in Newstead (Qld) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 75% of areas nationally. 3.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 69.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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 indicators point to positive outcomes in Newstead, based on mortality data and chronic illness rates compiled by AreaSearch. Younger age brackets exhibit very low rates of common health conditions, and private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, held by approximately 69% of the population (6,393 people). This compares to a rate of 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions reported among local residents are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 9.5% and 7.2% of the population respectively, while 73.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
The working-age population is healthy with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over represent 14.4% of the population (1,331 people), and while seniors exhibit better health outcomes than the national average for their cohort, their health rankings are lower than those of the younger local demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
35.0% of Newstead (Qld) residents were born overseas and 18.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.2%) and Australian (17.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local community displays greater cultural diversity than most Australian markets, with 18.2% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 35.0% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the largest religious group, representing 38.5% of local residents. The most distinct religious concentration relative to the wider city is Judaism, which accounts for 0.4% of the population compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three most common heritages are English at 28.2%, Australian at 17.5% (which is lower than the metropolitan average of 23.2%), and Irish at 10.4%.
There are also distinct concentrations of other ancestral groups, with Spanish heritage representing 0.9% of local residents (compared to 0.4% across the region), French at 0.9% (compared to 0.5%), and Russian at 0.6% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Newstead (Qld) is 34, younger than 86% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 45.5% 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 34, Newstead is younger than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the national average of 38. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, Newstead has a higher proportion of young adults aged 25 - 34 (36.4%) and a smaller share of children aged 5 - 14 (2.0%). The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the median age has increased from 33 to 34, representing an average increase of 1.4 years. The 75 to 84 cohort grew from 4.4% to 6.0% of the population, and the 55 to 64 group rose from 7.3% to 8.4%.
Conversely, the 25 to 34 age bracket decreased from 39.1% to 36.4%, and the 15 to 24 age bracket fell from 11.4% to 9.1%. Projections suggest the local age profile will change by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 535 people (59%), rising from 906 to 1,442.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Newstead (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 | Dec 2025 8 months ago all 8 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 Dec 2025. | ||
| 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 — 696 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,496 at the 2021 Census → 9,248 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 (SAL32137). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.