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Nirimba (Qld) has an estimated 2,715 residents, up from 2,229 at the 2021 Census — a change of 486 people, or 21.8%. Growth has averaged 6.6% a year over five years, faster than 91% of areas nationally. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 82.0% of that increase. That puts 5,777 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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As of Aug 2026, the population of the suburb of Nirimba (Qld) is estimated at approximately 2,715, drawing on AreaSearch analysis of ABS population updates across the wider district alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census. When compared against the 2021 Census tally of 2,229 people, this represents an expansion of 486 people (21.8%). This adjustment is derived from an estimated resident population of 2,429 calculated by AreaSearch following the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025), coupled with 4 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. With a resultant density of 5,776 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks within the top 10% of national areas evaluated by AreaSearch, underscoring intense demand for local land.
The 21.8% expansion in the suburb of Nirimba (Qld) since the 2021 census surpassed both the broader Australian average and the Rest of Qld (9.4%), positioning it at the forefront of regional growth. Interstate migration served as the primary catalyst, generating roughly 82.0% of recent population additions, while overseas migration and natural growth also registered positive contributions. Population modelling by AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline. For timeframes beyond 2032 or locations omitted from that dataset, Queensland State Government SA2 projections released in 2023 (based on 2021 data) are integrated. Because those state figures lack age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional distribution weights derived from ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 from 2022 data) across each age group. Looking ahead, the suburb of Nirimba (Qld) is projected to experience outstanding expansion that places it in the top 10 percent of regional areas across the nation, adding 1,520 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2-level figures and achieving a total increase of 45.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
33 new dwellings have been approved in Nirimba (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That places the area in the 82nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 22, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch, derived from statistical area data, indicates that roughly 6 new dwellings receive approval each year in Nirimba, totaling an estimated 33 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 22 so far in FY-25. With an average of 12.1 new residents arriving per year for each dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), construction volume is failing to keep pace with demand, intensifying competition among purchasers and driving upward pressure on prices. Newly approved residential dwellings have an expected average construction cost of $435,000, which sits below regional benchmarks and provides relatively affordable home choices.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have totaled $97,000 this financial year, reflecting subdued commercial development in the area. Compared with the Rest of Qld, development volumes in Nirimba remain subdued, tracking 67.0% below regional average per person. Although construction has picked up of late, this relative limitation in new residential supply generally bolsters demand and values for established stock. Current residential approvals comprise 64.0% detached houses and 36.0% attached dwellings, introducing a broader spectrum of medium-density choices ranging from family residences to compact options. This shift represents a distinct change from existing housing stock (currently 91.0% houses), reflecting a response to housing affordability, evolving residential requirements, and shrinking greenfield land availability. With roughly 93 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical growth area dynamics. Projections indicate that Nirimba will add 1,234 residents through to 2041, based on the latest quarterly assessment from AreaSearch. If prevailing building volumes continue, residential construction may find it difficult to satisfy population expansion, which could heighten buyer competition and reinforce price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Nirimba (Qld), worth an estimated $5.34 billion. A further 81 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $12.2 billion. 39 are already under construction and 28 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major project delivery, and planning schemes play a vital role in shaping community growth and property market dynamics. AreaSearch has pinpointed 3 projects expected to exert a meaningful local influence. Significant developments include the New Bells Creek Zone Substation, Aura Boulevard and Graf Drive Duplication, Aura Water Project, and Aura Hotel.
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New Bells Creek Zone Substation
Establishment of a new 132/11kV zone substation (Bells Creek Central, SSBCR) integrated into the Aura development as part of the SunSouth Power Project, including a 60MVA transformer, switchgear, feeders, and an 11km combination of overhead and underground 132kV dual circuit powerline from Meridan Plains South to Baringa. The project supports load growth from the Aura masterplanned community and surrounding Caloundra area, and is designed to accommodate emerging technologies like electric vehicles and rooftop solar. Civil and construction works for the substation are well progressed, with final commissioning of the substation targeted for mid-2026 and the broader powerline works targeted for completion in 2027.
Aura Boulevard and Graf Drive Duplication
Road upgrade delivering duplication of Aura Boulevard and Graf Drive to four lanes, upgraded intersections, new shared pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure, and increased traffic capacity to support the continued expansion of the Aura masterplanned community. Construction has commenced in stages as part of Stockland's transport infrastructure program.
Mulberry Village
A $4 million neighbourhood retail centre within Stockland's Aura community at Nirimba, on the Sunshine Coast. Located on Mulberry Lane at the entry to The Avenues precinct, the centre is being delivered by Sunshine Coast husband-and-wife team Peter and Sue Ford of the Ford Bucket Company, with design by OGE Group Architects and construction by SG Builder. The development will offer a mix of beauty, healthcare, retail and professional service tenancies, anchored by the Ford & Folk beauty and wellness collective, alongside Mulberry Lane Cafe.Construction commenced in August 2025, with completion expected around April 2026, and the project is forecast to create up to 60 construction jobs and more than 20 ongoing roles once open.
Aura (Caloundra South)
Stockland's 2360 hectare masterplanned community continues in active construction with new residential precincts, the Aura Town Centre, Aura Parklands and Lagoon, wastewater infrastructure and enabling works supporting the future Direct Sunshine Coast Rail (The Wave). Stage 1 of Aura Town Centre commenced construction in March 2026 and is planned to include Woolworths, Aldi, approximately 55 specialty stores and community services. The fourth suburb, Gagalba, continues releasing new homesites while long-term delivery remains underway toward approximately 20000 dwellings for around 50000 residents.
SOLAS at Aura
SOLAS at Aura is a boutique urban village of 210 terrace residences within Stockland's Aura masterplanned community in Nirimba, on the Sunshine Coast. The precinct is being delivered by three builders - AUSMAR, Thompson Sustainable Homes and Vantage Homes - and features one, two, three and four bedroom architecturally designed terrace homes. It showcases Queensland's first Cool Streets technology to mitigate urban heat, along with sustainable inclusions such as LED lighting, off-peak energy enabled appliances, peak-smart air conditioning and low-absorbency roofing.The village is located opposite the future Nirimba retail centre, adjacent to major sports parks, and offers more than 350m of Aura Brook frontage with access to walking trails and coastal-themed landscaping.
Aura Water Project
The Aura Water Project involves constructing a new 12ML water reservoir and installing approximately 12km of new water pipeline from the Ewen Maddock Water Treatment Plant to the Aura development in Caloundra South. The reservoir is located on the western side of the Bruce Highway. The project forms part of Unitywater's broader Aura and Harmony Trunk Infrastructure Program, designed to service the projected 50,000 residents expected to live in Aura by 2050. Construction partner is McConnell Dowell.The pipeline is near complete as of mid-2025 with restoration works underway.
Aura Business Park
Aura Business Park is Stockland's primary industrial and employment precinct within the Aura masterplanned community at Baringa. The estate is substantially developed with more than 160 industrial lots sold and developed, while final land releases continue to be marketed. A second commercial and business park precinct at Aura Boulevard and Graf Drive remains under planning and assessment, providing office, technology, light industrial and commercial lots centred around a village heart concept.
BlueCHP Bells Creek Social Housing
Development of 30 social dwelling units comprising a mix of one and two bedroom units designed as high-quality, self-contained independent social housing in a two-storey complex.
955 residents of Nirimba (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 966. Unemployment sits at 1.1%, with participation at 56.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% 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 2,273, about 84% 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 labour market in Nirimba is characterized by a skilled resident workforce with significant concentration in essential services, recording an unemployment rate of only 1.1% according to AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 955, while the local jobless rate sat 2.8% lower than the 3.9% recorded in Regional Qld. Workforce participation stood at 56.5%, considerably lower than the 64.2% found across Regional Qld. Census records show that a modest 11.8% of workers worked from home, a metric that may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions at the time.
The leading employment fields for resident workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Specialization is particularly elevated in health care & social assistance, where local participation reaches 1.4 times the regional proportion. By contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.9% of local workers compared to 4.5% regionally. Comparing resident workers with the Census working population indicates that local job opportunities within the immediate residential area remain limited. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, the labour force decreased by 18.1% while employment declined by 18.1%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. By comparison, Regional Qld recorded employment growth of 0.1%, labour force growth of 0.3%, with unemployment rising 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Nirimba. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Nirimba's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.5% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Nirimba (Qld) is $1,997 a week (about $104,000 a year), with median personal income at $953 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,890 a year against an average of $80,294. 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 AreaSearch analysis of ATO postcode data for financial year 2023, personal income in the suburb of Nirimba ranks exceptionally high on a national scale, recording a median of $62,890 and an average of $80,294, compared to Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average). Factoring in an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 place median earnings at roughly $70,034 and average earnings at $89,415. The 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household incomes in Nirimba near the 69th percentile nationwide.
A majority of residents fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, comprising 50.7% of the population (1,376 people), mirroring broader metropolitan patterns where 31.7% sit in this range. Although residential costs absorb 21.3% of income, strong local wages keep disposable earnings at the 58th percentile, with the area situated in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Nirimba (Qld) had 732 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 0% apartments. 57% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 7% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $510 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,842 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 25.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential property in Nirimba at the time of the latest Census consisted predominantly of separate houses at 90.8%, alongside 9.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Regional Qld where 76.4% were houses and 23.6% were other dwellings. Outright home ownership was low at 7.0% compared to Regional Qld, with 57.0% of homes owned under a mortgage and 36.0% occupied by renters. Median monthly mortgage repayments stood at $1,842, substantially above the Regional Qld figure of $1,655, while weekly median rent reached $510 compared to $345 regionally. Against national benchmarks, local mortgage payments sit below the Australian average of $1,863, whereas weekly rents remain well above the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Nirimba (Qld) counted 732 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 892 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 77% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 15% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The domestic landscape is predominantly composed of family households, representing 80.6% of all dwellings, led by couples with children at 39.2%, couples without children at 25.9%, and single parent families at 15.5%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 19.4%, consisting of lone person households (14.7%) and group households (4.4%). Average household size is 2.9 people, exceeding the Regional Qld benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.9% of adults in Nirimba (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 18.8% with a bachelor degree and 3.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 100% of areas nationally. A further 29.8% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary educational attainment among Nirimba residents aged 15+ trails the nationwide average of 30.4%, with 24.9% possessing university degrees. Qualifications are headed by bachelor degrees at 18.8%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). In contrast, technical and trade certifications are strongly represented, with 43.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (13.2%) and certificates (29.8%). Participation in formal learning across Nirimba is elevated, with 33.9% of the population engaged in education. Current enrollments comprise 12.9% in primary education, 6.3% in secondary education, and 5.9% attending tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Nirimba (Qld) means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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77.0% of residents in Nirimba (Qld) report no long-term health condition. 3.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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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General health metrics for Nirimba are encouraging, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and health conditions aligning closely with national averages and showing typical incidence rates of common conditions across younger and older demographics. Private health insurance participation is notably high at approximately 59% of the population (1,602 people), well above the 52.5% recorded across Regional Qld. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most frequently reported diagnoses in the locality, affecting 9.3 and 9.1% of residents respectively, while 77.0% of the community reported having no long-term medical conditions compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Working-age residents demonstrate robust overall health with minimal chronic disease. Older residents aged 65 and over make up 4.1% of the population (111 people), well below the 20.3% observed in Regional Qld, and senior residents maintain favorable health ratings consistent with wider national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Nirimba (Qld) is largely Australian-born, at 75.9% of residents, with 11.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.2%) and Australian (27.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Nirimba sits above average, with 24.1% of the population born overseas and 11.9% utilizing a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the predominant faith, representing 39.1% of residents. The most notable religious overrepresentation occurs in Judaism, which accounts for 0.4% of residents compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Nirimba are English at 29.2%, Australian at 27.3%, and Other at 7.6%. Specific minority ethnic groups show higher representation than regional averages, including Maori at 1.9% (compared to 0.8% regionally), New Zealand at 1.3% (vs 0.9%), and South Australian at 0.8% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Nirimba (Qld) is 27, younger than 99% of areas nationally. 34.4% 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 demographic structure of the suburb of Nirimba (Qld) is anchored by working-age families. Based on August 2026 estimates, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) constitute 40.1% of the population, compared to 25.5% in Regional Qld, while retirees and seniors (65+) account for just 4.1% against 20.4% regionally. The median age remains steady at an estimated 27, unchanged from the 2021 Census, sitting 14 years beneath the Regional Qld median of 41 from the same Census and well below the Australian Census median of 38. Since the Census, children and young adults (0 - 24) have expanded from 41.6% to an estimated 43.7%.
Most demographic movement reflects aging in place: the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 24.2% to an estimated 20.5%, while the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 17.0% to 19.6%. Looking to 2041, young to middle aged adults are projected to deliver the greatest numeric increase, rising by 493 (45%) to 1,582, while the highest percentage growth is forecast among middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64), increasing 66% to 544.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Nirimba (Qld)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 9 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 4 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,229 at the 2021 Census → 2,715 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 Aug 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 (SAL32149). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.