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Noosaville has an estimated 9,024 residents, up from 8,716 at the 2021 Census — a change of 308 people, or 3.5%. 326 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 346 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 suburb of Noosaville has an estimated population of roughly 9,024 residents, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with post-Census validated address counts. Compared to the 8,716 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census, this marks an expansion of 308 residents (3.5%). The figure builds upon an AreaSearch resident estimate of 9,020 people—derived from the ABS June 2025 ERP release—alongside 326 validated new addresses logged post-Census. With a density of 346 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample physical room per inhabitant, leaving capacity for future building activity.
The suburb's 3.5% post-Census increase tracks within 2.6 percentage points of the broader SA3 area (6.1%), underlining solid underlying momentum. Overseas migration has served as the dominant catalyst for recent expansion, functioning as virtually the sole source of population inflows. Projections utilised by AreaSearch draw from the ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 series published in 2024 (benchmarked to 2022). Where SA2 coverage is absent or extends beyond 2032, models incorporate the Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts from 2023 (using 2021 data). Because state figures omit cohort breakdowns, AreaSearch applies age-group distribution weights aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 from 2022 benchmarks). In light of anticipated structural demographic shifts, the suburb of Noosaville is projected to track slightly behind the national non-metropolitan median, adding 690 persons by 2041 across aggregated SA2 modeling, which represents a 7.6% cumulative expansion across the 16 years.
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414 new dwellings have been approved in Noosaville over the past five years, an average of 82 a year. That places the area in the 53rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 81 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 27% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 24, 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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Analysis by AreaSearch of ABS residential building approvals indicates that Noosaville has averaged roughly 82 dwelling approvals per annum, yielding a cumulative 414 approved homes over the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 24 approvals have been recorded. Across the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, construction generated an average of only 0.5 new residents per year per dwelling, signalling that residential delivery is matching or outpacing local demand, creating abundant options for purchasers and headroom for growth exceeding baseline forecasts. Approved residences carry an average construction value of $1,751,000, underscoring an emphasis by developers on higher-end, premium housing.
Concurrently, $58.1 million in commercial building approvals have been logged in the current financial year, demonstrating considerable private capital deployment. Per capita residential building approvals in Noosaville outpace the Rest of Qld benchmark by 96.0%, providing prospective buyers with extensive choice despite a recent moderation in construction volume. The composition of new residential approvals comprises 27.0% detached homes alongside 73.0% medium-to-high density formats such as townhouses and apartments. This structural pivot toward higher-density stock offers accessible price points catering to downsizers, first-time purchasers, and investors. It represents a marked departure from the existing dwelling stock (which is 61.0% standalone houses), responding to land availability constraints and evolving buyer lifestyles. With approximately 207 people per dwelling approval, the locality retains the general attributes of a low-density community. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Noosaville is forecast to expand by 686 residents through to 2041. Supported by prevailing building pipelines, newly constructed residential stock is well-positioned to satisfy incoming housing demand, fostering favorable purchasing conditions and potentially accommodating population gains above current projections.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Noosaville, worth an estimated $199 million. A further 57 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.01 billion. 13 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and environmental & disaster management. 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 capital projects and infrastructure upgrades play a crucial role in shaping regional performance. AreaSearch has tracked 29 key initiatives positioned to influence the area. Prominent developments include the Noosa Wastewater Treatment Plant Works, Jura Noosa Townhomes and Residences (79-83 Eumundi Noosa Road), Avalon, Noosaville, and the Noosa River Boating Infrastructure Upgrades.
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Noosa Wastewater Treatment Plant Works
Unitywater is undertaking essential renewal and maintenance works at the existing Noosa Wastewater Treatment Plant to maintain safe and reliable wastewater services and improve capacity during wet weather events. The works include geotechnical and surveying activities, structural renewal to slabs, pits and foundations, pipes and fittings for a new wet weather bypass, a new switch room, civil works and a UV system. Stage one, including the wet weather bypass, pipework and electrical conduits, is complete.Stage two is due to start later in 2025 with a UV filter upgrade, followed by stage three switchboard replacement. Works are within the existing plant and are expected to be complete in early 2026.
Jura Noosa Townhomes and Residences
Jura Noosa is a boutique residential development in Noosaville comprising 14 townhomes and 24 apartments across two and three bedroom layouts, arranged around a central resort-style garden pool with tropical landscaping. Construction commenced in February 2025 following a sod-turning event and is well underway, with completion targeted for mid 2026. The project is developed by Capital Prudential, designed by Blackwood Architecture, and built by QLD Built, with sales and marketing led by Milestone Property Group.
Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan and Concept Designs for Resilience
A long-term infrastructure strategy for the two-kilometre Noosaville Foreshore to address ageing facilities and climate resilience. Adopted in June 2025, the plan focuses on protecting the public space from erosion, flooding, and heatwaves while maintaining local character. Key features include upgraded pathways, enhanced shade, and improved public amenities, with implementation staged over 20 years as external funding is secured.
Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan
A 20-year infrastructure master plan for the 2km Noosaville river foreshore, adopted by Noosa Shire Council in June 2025 following extensive community consultation. The plan addresses ageing infrastructure including 50-year-old stormwater systems and failing timber seawalls, to be replaced with resilient fish-friendly sloping walls. Key improvements include wider shared pathways, a new Changing Places accredited public amenities facility at Quota Park, upgraded inclusive playgrounds (Pirate Park), and enhanced flood and erosion resilience measures. Kabi Kabi cultural heritage is incorporated through signage and a dedicated cultural walk.The plan will be used to secure external grant funding for the estimated $10 million in critical asset renewal over its lifetime, with further detailed design and community engagement required before any on-site construction commences.
Avalon, Noosaville
Updated scope based on publicly available sources: a multi-residential project of 15 detached residences on a 5,490 sqm site spanning Eumundi Noosa Road and Starboard Avenue in Noosaville. The scheme targets practical subtropical living with shaded forms, operable edges and private pools, oriented to breezes and Noosa National Park views.
Noosa Health Precinct
The Noosa Health Precinct is a purpose-built 3,837sqm specialist medical hub. It features the region's first dedicated comprehensive cancer centre, Cancer Care Noosa, which provides radiation oncology, medical oncology, haematology, and clinical trials. The precinct also includes a specialist medical centre with imaging services, a breast clinic, and an oncology pharmacy. A new multidisciplinary day hospital operated by Cura Day Hospitals Group is scheduled to open within the precinct by mid-2026, adding three state-of-the-art operating theatres.
Noosa River Boating Infrastructure Upgrades
State and council-led upgrades to public boating infrastructure along the Noosa River, funded by a $2.5 million Queensland Government election commitment being delivered through Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ). Priority sites include the Hilton Esplanade (Doonella Bridge) boat ramp at Tewantin, which has moved to first priority in MSQ's recreational boating facilities study, plus upgrades at the Noosaville Boat Ramp and Lake Street, Tewantin. As of July 2026, Noosa Council is finalising a formal submission to MSQ on the Hilton Esplanade concept, covering trailer access, parking for powered and non-powered craft, pedestrian and cyclist safety, and landscaping, ahead of MSQ's own community consultation on a preferred design.The Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP) confirms planning is underway with construction targeted to begin in 2027-28. The works complement the wider Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan, adopted by council in June 2025.
Hilton Terrace Townhomes
Development approved site for two duplexes comprising four modern townhomes featuring 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom designs. Each residence includes rooftop terraces, private pools, and freehold titles located one block from the Noosa River in the heart of the Noosa precinct.
3,892 residents of Noosaville are employed, from a labour force of 4,010. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 49.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 11,255, about 125% 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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Noosaville features a capable workforce with strong representation across hospitality and visitor services, recording an unemployment rate of only 2.9% per AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, total employed residents reached 3,892, with local joblessness tracking 1.0% lower than the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld; however, local labor participation remains subdued at 49.3% against 64.2% across Regional Qld. Census records revealed that 25.7% of working residents carried out their duties from home, though this metric was influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment is concentrated primarily within accommodation & food services, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
The community demonstrates an exceptional focus in accommodation & food, where local concentration reaches 1.9 times the regional standard. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for merely 0.6% of local employment relative to the regional benchmark of 4.5%. A Census ratio of 0.9 workers per resident indicates an active local jobs base. Analysis by AreaSearch of ABS and SALM figures indicates that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, Noosaville recorded a 2.2% reduction in its labor force and a 2.6% contraction in employment, pushing the unemployment rate up by 0.4 percentage points. Across Regional Qld over the same timeframe, employment grew by 0.1%, the workforce rose by 0.3%, and unemployment edged up by 0.1 percentage points. National employment outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide an additional lens on structural demand. While nationwide employment is modeled to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sector trajectories vary widely. When mapped to Noosaville's specific industry distribution, local employment is projected to grow by 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (note that this weighting extrapolation is purely illustrative and excludes localized population models).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Noosaville is $1,399 a week (about $73,000 a year), with median personal income at $749 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,879 a year against an average of $77,902. The average runs 78% 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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Aggregated postcode ATO statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that taxpayers in the suburb of Noosaville recorded a median income of $43,879 and an average income of $77,902. This average comfortably exceeds national standards and compares with medians and averages of $53,146 and $66,593 throughout Regional Qld. Applying an 11.36% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 lifts estimated income levels to approximately $48,864 (median) and $86,752 (average) by March 2026. Across Census measures, personal, family, and household earnings sit in modest tiers, between the 28th and 38th percentiles.
In terms of distribution, 26.8% of local earners (2,418 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, closely tracking the 31.7% observed in the wider region. Housing affordability remains tight, with residual income at 83.4% (ranking in the 27th percentile), while the SEIFA income index places the community in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Noosaville had 3,721 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 61% detached houses and 11% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 51% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $490 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,991 a month. Rent absorbs 35.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.8%. 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 indicates that residential stock in Noosaville was composed of 60.7% standalone houses and 39.3% medium-to-high density dwellings (including apartments, townhouses, and alternate formats), compared with 76.4% houses and 23.6% other forms across Regional Qld. Outright home ownership was notably elevated in Noosaville at 50.9%, substantially outperforming Regional Qld, while mortgaged properties accounted for 25.2% and rental properties represented 23.9%. Median monthly mortgage costs stood at $1,991, compared to $1,655 in Regional Qld and $1,863 nationally. Meanwhile, median weekly rents reached $490, well above both the Regional Qld level of $345 and the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Noosaville counted 3,721 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 90% of areas nationally, against 42% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 68.7% of local households, consisting of couples without children (41.7%), couples with children (18.5%), and single parent households (8.2%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 31.3%, predominantly made up of lone person residences (28.3%) alongside group households (2.8%). The typical household size stands at 2.2 people, below the Regional Qld benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.3% of adults in Noosaville hold a university qualification, including 19.9% with a bachelor degree and 4.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.9% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 2,325 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,069 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 attainment in the area is high by regional comparisons, with 27.3% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 20.6% across the Rest of Qld. Bachelor degrees represent the largest share at 19.9%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications at 4.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Vocational and technical training is also widely held, with 38.7% of the population aged 15+ possessing trade credentials, comprising 14.8% advanced diplomas and 23.9% certificate qualifications. Overall, 21.4% of local inhabitants are enrolled in formal studies. By education level, primary school students account for 7.6% of the population, secondary students represent 7.4%, and tertiary students make up 2.7%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Noosaville means driving: households keep an average of 1.2 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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64.7% of residents in Noosaville report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 80% of areas nationally. 5.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health outcomes across Noosaville are exceptionally positive according to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic condition incidence, with below-average disease rates observed across all age brackets. Furthermore, private health insurance uptake is elevated, encompassing approximately 58% of the local population (~5,240 people), compared with 52.5% across Regional Qld. Arthritis (10.9%) and asthma (6.4%) represent the most prevalent diagnosed medical conditions among local residents, while 64.7% of the community reported having no chronic health ailments, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Health metrics for residents under the age of 65 exceed broader averages.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 39.8% of the population (3,591 people), markedly higher than the 20.3% share across Regional Qld, with health outcomes among older residents tracking in line with national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.0% of Noosaville residents were born overseas and 7.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (35.2%) and Australian (21.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Noosaville tracks above regional levels, with 30.0% of residents born abroad and 7.0% utilizing a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 51.9% of the population. Notably, Judaism demonstrates clear local overrepresentation, comprising 0.3% of the community compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. In terms of parental heritage, English ancestry leads locally at 35.2%, outpacing the regional figure of 29.6%. Australian ancestry follows at 21.5% (against 26.5% regionally), with Scottish ancestry at 10.7%. Notable variations are also evident across other European backgrounds, including Irish (10.2% locally versus 8.2% regionally), French (0.7% versus 0.5%), and Welsh (0.7% versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Noosaville is 56, older than 97% of areas nationally. 15.0% 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 profile of the suburb of Noosaville clearly highlights its status as a lifestyle and retirement enclave. Based on August 2026 updates, retirees and seniors aged 65+ account for 39.8% of the community, virtually double the 20.4% recorded across Regional Qld, whereas young and middle-aged adults (25 - 44) represent 15.0% compared to 25.5% regionally. As at August 2026, the median age is estimated by AreaSearch at 56, holding steady from the 2021 Census, which sits 15 years higher than the Regional Qld median of 41 and above the national Census median of 38.
The proportion of residents aged 65+ has expanded from 37.4% at the Census to an estimated 39.8%, driven mainly by aging in place: the 65 to 74 cohort decreased from 19.8% to an estimated 16.6%, while the 75 to 84 bracket increased from 13.6% to 16.4%. Looking toward 2041, senior age groups are expected to account for the bulk of growth, increasing by 612 residents (17%) to 4,204, while younger cohorts are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Noosaville
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 11 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 — 326 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,716 at the 2021 Census → 9,024 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 (SAL32162). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.