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Norman Park has an estimated 7,408 residents, up from 6,842 at the 2021 Census — a change of 566 people, or 8.3%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 57.0% of that increase. That puts 3,367 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 addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Norman Park has an estimated population of 7,408 as of May 2026. This indicates a rise of 566 people (8.3%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 6,842 individuals. The figure is calculated from a resident population of 7,404, which AreaSearch determined by reviewing the ABS Estimated Resident Population data release from June 2025 alongside 21 validated new addresses registered since the Census. This count translates to a density of 3,367 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Norman Park in the top quartile of national areas monitored by AreaSearch.
The post-Census expansion of 8.3% for the suburb of Norman Park is within 1.0 percentage points of the national benchmark (9.3%), showing robust underlying momentum. This demographic growth was primarily driven by international arrivals, who accounted for approximately 56.99999999999999% of the overall population rise in recent times. Projections established by the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this coverage, or for years beyond 2032, forecasts published by the Queensland State Government in 2023 using 2021 numbers are implemented. Since these state-level figures do not break down numbers by age cohorts, AreaSearch distributes growth using proportional ratios sourced from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which are based on 2022 data. Looking ahead, the suburb of Norman Park is projected to experience growth in the lowest national quartile, with total SA2-level estimates pointing to an increase of 169 persons by 2041, representing a net rise of 2.2% over the 16 years.
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86 new dwellings have been approved in Norman Park over the past five years, an average of 17 a year. That places the area in the 52nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 17, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approvals distributed from local statistical areas, Norman Park averages approximately 17 approved residential units annually, totaling an estimated 86 approved properties over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 16 in the current FY-26 period. Because an average of 5.1 residents have arrived in the area for every completed residence during those 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the volume of new completions is falling short of demand, typically intensifying competition among buyers and generating upward pressure on prices.
Furthermore, new builds carry an average estimated value of $914,000, showing that developers are focusing on the higher-priced, premium market. Commercial building approvals stand at $335,000 for this financial year, which reinforces the area's primary residential profile. Compared with the wider Greater Brisbane area, Norman Park exhibits far lower levels of building activity, coming in at 52.0% below the regional average per capita. This low rate of new construction typically supports demand and values for pre-existing houses. Activity levels are similarly subdued relative to the country as a whole, indicating a mature market and potential development limits. The composition of new construction consists of 82.0% stand-alone houses and 18.0% medium to high-density buildings, which preserves the suburb's traditional residential character dominated by family-sized properties. With roughly 476 residents per residential building approval, the local market is highly developed. Forecasts indicate that the population of Norman Park will grow by 165 residents leading up to 2041, based on the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. Considering the current construction trends, new residential supply is positioned to satisfy this demand, which should support favorable buying conditions and potentially allow for population growth to exceed standard forecasts.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Norman Park. A further 114 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $45.1 billion. 29 are already under construction and 49 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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Local infrastructure projects, planning changes, and major developments have a significant impact on local performance. In total, 22 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the local area. Prominent developments include the Norman Park Ferry Terminal Upgrade, Eastbourne Norman Park, Banksii, 169 Wellington Road, and the Cross River Rail - Woolloongabba Station, with the main projects listed below.
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Cross River Rail - Woolloongabba Station
A landmark underground rail station featuring two 220-metre platforms located 27 metres below ground. As of May 2026, the project is in the advanced stages of construction with precinct-wide urban realm works, including tiling, landscaping, and signage installation, nearing completion. Internal fit-out, mechanical, and electrical services installation are ongoing alongside testing and commissioning of critical systems like tunnel ventilation. The station is a key component of the 10.2 km Cross River Rail link and will serve as a primary transport hub for the 2032 Olympic precinct and The Gabba stadium.
Eighteen Park
Architecturally designed by Altis, Eighteen Park is a boutique collection of 28 exclusive riverside residences with a curvilinear facade overlooking Mowbray Park and the Brisbane River. Features a rooftop infinity pool, wellness centre, sauna, yoga deck and covered entertainment spaces.
Rotherham Hotel
A 16-level boutique luxury hotel redevelopment of the existing Il Mondo Hotel site in Kangaroo Point. Designed by Plus Architecture, the 15,500 sqm development will feature 179 guest rooms, wellness facilities, a rooftop infinity pool, and conference spaces. The architectural design is inspired by the Story Bridge, featuring green brickwork and distinctive porthole windows.
495A-497 Wynnum Road Self-Storage Facility
Approved 7 storey mixed commercial building with self storage facility above ground floor retail and first floor office on a triangular island site adjacent to Morningside station. Proposal includes approx 7421 sqm GFA, ~350 storage units plus 200 lockers, end of trip facilities, and site activation to Wynnum Road and Jack Flynn Memorial Drive.
Coorparoo RSL Retirement Village - 20 Harries Road
Contemporary 18-storey vertical retirement village by Bolton Clarke featuring 197 accommodation units across two towers connected by glazed pedestrian hallways. Comprises 110 independent living apartments, 27 assisted living units, and 60 residential care rooms with ground floor retail, rooftop infinity pool, and comprehensive aged care facilities.
653-655 Wynnum Road Mixed Use Development
Five storey mixed use building comprising 25 residential dwellings (18 x 2 bed, 6 x 3 bed, 1 x 4 bed) over ground floor retail. Brisbane City Council Development.i shows the MCU (multiple dwelling; shop) was approved (Impact assessment) for 649-655 Wynnum Road with primary applicant Thakoral Family Trust No. 2 and planning consultant Town Planning Alliance.
The Carter by Mosaic
A luxury residential tower in Kangaroo Point featuring 125 two- and three-bedroom apartments and sky homes across 22 levels. Designed with elegant architecture, it offers panoramic views of the Brisbane River and city skyline, expansive balconies, and premium amenities including a state-of-the-art gymnasium, golf simulator, rooftop pool, spa, sauna, cold plunge, private dining, outdoor cinema, and BBQ zones. The project aims to provide refined living in a vibrant urban precinct.
Murcia Residences
Mediterranean-inspired residential project by Sarazin featuring 187 apartments across 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom layouts. Designed by Rothelowman with a stepped tower form and a rooftop infinity pool, wellness amenities (spa, sauna, gym, magnesium plunge pools), and three ground-floor retail tenancies. Construction is underway with Hutchinson Builders.
4,920 residents of Norman Park are employed, from a labour force of 5,092. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 82.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,384, about 73% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Norman Park is characterized by a workforce with high levels of education and strong representation in the professional sector, alongside a low unemployment rate of 3.4% and an estimated annual job growth rate of 1.5%, based on statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, the employed population stood at 4,920 residents, while the unemployment rate was 0.9 percentage points lower than the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%. Labor force participation is exceptionally high at 82.7%, compared to the Greater Brisbane figure of 70.4%. Census records show that a substantial 30.1% of local workers operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The suburb exhibits a clear specialization in professional & technical fields, with employment levels reaching 1.6 times the metropolitan average. In contrast, manufacturing is underrepresented, accounting for 3.6% of the workforce compared to the regional figure of 6.4%. A comparison of the Census working population against resident workers suggests that this mostly residential suburb offers few local employment opportunities. AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics for the year ending March 2026 show that local employment grew by 1.5% and the labor force expanded by 2.3%, resulting in a 0.8 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Brisbane recorded job growth of 3.2%, workforce growth of 3.4%, and a slight rise in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia help illustrate potential long-term demand trends within Norman Park. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with local workforce data to project future growth. Nationally, employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, although the rates vary widely by industry. Applying these sectoral growth weights to the local workforce mix suggests that employment in the area could grow by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, noting that this is a simple weighted extrapolation based on industry shares and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Norman Park is $2,879 a week (about $150,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,306 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $69,401 a year against an average of $95,276. 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 postcode-level ATO statistics for financial year 2023, personal income in Norman Park is exceptionally high compared to national standards, with a median of $69,401 and an average of $95,276. This is substantially higher than the Greater Brisbane median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Adjusting these figures for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $77,285 for the median and $106,099 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census confirms that household, family, and individual incomes in Norman Park are positioned between the 94th and 95th percentiles nationally.
A weekly income of $4000+ is recorded for 33.8% of the local population (2,503 individuals), contrasting with the broader region where the largest segment of 33.3% falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 category. A significant 48.5% of earners receive more than $3,000 per week, reflecting a prosperous demographic that supports local businesses. Housing costs represent 14.0% of total income, while these high earnings place local residents in the 95th percentile for disposable income and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Norman Park had 2,530 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 69% detached houses and 20% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 92% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 15.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the housing stock in Norman Park consisted of 69.0% stand-alone houses and 31.0% alternative housing types (including townhouses, flats, and other structures), compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings across the Brisbane metropolitan area. Home ownership rates in the suburb lagged slightly behind the metropolitan benchmark at 24.2%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (41.2%) or occupied by tenants (34.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,600 was significantly higher than the Brisbane metro median of $1,863, and the median weekly rent was $450 compared to the metropolitan average of $380.
On a national scale, mortgage costs in Norman Park are much higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and typical rent levels exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Norman Park counted 2,530 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,739 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 71.4% of all local households, consisting of couples with children at 35.3%, couples without children at 26.0%, and single-parent homes at 8.8%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 28.6%, which includes lone-person households at 21.4% and group shared households at 7.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, matching the average for Greater Brisbane.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
50.0% of adults in Norman Park hold a university qualification, including 33.9% with a bachelor degree and 10.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 93% of areas nationally. A further 14.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 393 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,124 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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Residents of Norman Park display high levels of education that exceed regional and national averages, with 50.0% of the population aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% in QLD and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile leaves the suburb well-positioned for employment in knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 33.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (10.8%) and graduate diplomas (5.3%). Vocational certifications are held by 24.3% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (14.0%). Participation in education is high, with 31.4% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This group includes 9.8% attending primary school, 8.7% studying at the tertiary level, and 7.5% enrolled in secondary school.
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Public transport in Norman Park reaches 28 stops on 37 routes, timetabled for about 3,300 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 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of local transit indicates that there are 28 active public transport stops in Norman Park, consisting of train stations and bus stops. These stops are served by 37 different routes, which provide a total of 3,298 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 184 meters from the nearest stop. Because the suburb is mostly residential, many workers commute out of the area; private vehicles remain the primary transit mode at 78%, while 8% of residents travel by train and 5% by bus.
The average number of vehicles per household is 1.4. The 2021 Census recorded 30.1% of residents working from home, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Transit services average 471 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 117 weekly departures from each individual stop.
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76.4% of residents in Norman Park report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 80% of areas nationally. 2.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 65.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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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Health indicators show excellent outcomes in Norman Park, according to AreaSearch data on mortality and chronic illness rates, which reveals low rates of major health conditions across all demographics. The rate of private health insurance is exceptionally high, covering approximately 65% of the population (4,811 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues recorded among residents were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 8.3% and 7.1% of the population, respectively. Conversely, 76.4% of residents reported having no long-term health issues, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
The working-age population is particularly healthy, with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 10.8% of the local population (800 people), which is below the Greater Brisbane proportion of 15.1%. Older residents enjoy strong health, with national health benchmarks matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Norman Park is largely Australian-born, at 78.5% of residents, with 10.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.3%) and Australian (22.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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In terms of cultural diversity, Norman Park is comparable to the wider metropolitan area, with 78.5% of residents born in Australia, 89.9% holding citizenship, and 89.9% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 49.0% of the population. The most distinct religious variance is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of residents compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. Looking at ancestral origins, the three largest groups in Norman Park are English (28.3%), Australian (22.2%), and Irish (12.0%). There are also notable differences in other backgrounds, with French ancestry overrepresented at 0.7% of the population (compared to 0.5% regionally), Scottish at 8.8% (compared to 7.4%), and German at 4.5% (compared to 4.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Norman Park is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 30.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 35 years in Norman Park is close to the Greater Brisbane average of 36 years, and slightly below the Australian average of 38 years. Compared to the wider Brisbane region, the suburb has a higher proportion of residents in the 45 - 54 age bracket (14.2%) and a smaller share of people aged 75 - 84 (3.4%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 2.1% to 3.4%, and the 55 to 64 cohort increased from 9.8% to 11.1%, while the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 12.8% to 11.7%.
Population projections for 2041 suggest changing demographics for the suburb of Norman Park, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 15%, adding 156 residents to reach a total of 1,208, while declines are projected for children aged 0 to 4 and 5 to 14.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Norman Park
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 7 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 Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 21 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,842 at the 2021 Census → 7,408 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 (SAL32164). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.