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North Mackay has an estimated 6,353 residents, up from 6,194 at the 2021 Census — a change of 159 people, or 2.6%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years, slower than 76% of areas nationally. That puts 914 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 analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census North Mackay's population is estimated at around 6,353 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 159 people (2.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,194 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 6,331, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 21 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 914 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 77.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Considering the projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of Australia's regional areas is expected, with the area expected to increase by 440 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting recording a gain of 6.6% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
47 new dwellings have been approved in North Mackay over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That is 1.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 12, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch on ABS building consent figures allocated from local statistics, the suburb of North Mackay has averaged approximately 9 approved residential premises annually, summing to an estimated 47 properties over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, 11 consents have been documented. With an average of 3.7 additional occupants per year arriving for each home built during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, structural supply is failing to match demand, a scenario that typically drives up property values and heightens buyer rivalry, with new residential projects carrying an average building cost of $451,000.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals worth $138,000 have been logged for this financial period, highlighting that development remains mostly focused on residential projects. When evaluated against the Rest of Qld, the suburb of North Mackay features a significantly lower level of building activity, sitting 59.0% below the regional per capita norm. This lack of incoming housing stock generally supports valuations and demand for pre-existing properties. This construction rate is also below the countrywide benchmark, showcasing the established nature of the locality and hinting at potential regulatory restrictions. The incoming stock is split between 50.0% detached houses and 50.0% semi-detached options. Emphasizing denser residential designs offers more accessible price brackets and serves downsizers, property investors, and first-time purchasers. This represents a distinct shift from the historical housing profile, where houses make up 77.0% of properties, indicating a reduction in buildable land and mirroring changing buyer needs and affordability constraints. A high ratio of 703 residents for every single residential approval points to a peaceful planning landscape with very low building volumes. Projections indicate that the suburb of North Mackay will grow by 418 residents by 2041, looking at the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current pace, the supply of new homes may fall short of demographic growth, which could increase competition among purchasers and underpin stronger gains in property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 49 current infrastructure and development projects close to North Mackay, worth an estimated $2.49 billion. 22 are already under construction and 19 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major planning initiatives, and construction works have a major impact on property market trends. AreaSearch has identified 6 projects in the vicinity that are expected to influence the local area. Key developments include The Market Andergrove Lakes, Mackay Port Access Bruce Highway to Mackay Slade Point Road Stage 1, Mackay Port Access Stage 1, and The Dunes Harbour Beach, with the primary projects detailed below.
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The Market Andergrove Lakes
A DA-approved neighbourhood retail hub featuring 3,016 sqm of Gross Floor Area (GFA) and 139 car parks. Positioned adjacent to Australia's largest ALDI (opened May 2024), the project is the retail heart of the Andergrove Lakes master-planned community. It is designed to accommodate a mix of specialty retail, dining, and commercial services to support the surrounding residential growth.
Mackay Port Access Bruce Highway to Mackay Slade Point Road Stage 1
A proposed 9.5km, 2-lane arterial access road extending from the Bruce Highway at Glenella to Mackay-Slade Point Road (Harbour Road). Parallel to the Erakala-Mackay Harbour rail line, the route will provide a direct heavy vehicle freight link from the Port of Mackay to the Mackay Ring Road and the Bowen Basin coal fields, while bypassing urban congestion in North Mackay. Planning assessments include an interchange at Bald Hill, connections at Schapers Road, Valley Street, and Mackay-Slade Point Road, underpasses at local intersections, and bridges over Jane and Goosepond Creeks.
Mackay Base Hospital Expansion
A major expansion of Mackay Base Hospital under the Queensland Government Hospital Rescue Plan. The project will deliver 128 additional beds, a new clinical services building, expanded women's health units, and child and adolescent units. Current active works include a temporary 80-space parking facility and the recommissioning of the on-site helipad to improve time-critical patient transfers. A new masterplan for the site is expected to be finalized by mid-2026.
Magpies Sporting Club Redevelopment
Three-stage redevelopment of Magpies Sporting Club including a new eastern reception with porte cochere, expanded cafe and Players Lounge, refurbished restaurant, larger childrens play area, rebuilt administration facilities, and a significantly expanded sports bar with outdoor deck, landscaping and accessibility improvements. The new 100-plus space car park has opened and main building construction is progressing with Woollam Constructions. Recent project updates report structural works advancing and staged internal renovations continuing toward completion in 2027.
Andergrove Lakes Estate
Master planned lakeside community in north Mackay delivering residential lots (approximately 167 across completed and current stages), a neighbourhood retail hub anchored by an ALDI store, childcare centre(s), the Wake House cable water ski park, two man-made lakes, and future mixed-use tenancies. Built around flood retention, recreation, and lifestyle amenities with stages continuing to sell and construct.
Beaconsfield Heights
Beaconsfield Heights is a premium residential estate in Mackay offering flat, soil-tested land lots for new home builds. The development features rural views, family-friendly parklands, creek pathways, and convenient access to local amenities.
Mackay Waterfront Priority Development Area (PDA)
A long-term urban transformation project revitalising Mackay's CBD and waterfront across five precincts. Current active works include the Sydney and River Streets intersection upgrade, Bluewater Trail enhancements, and the redevelopment of the 8 River Street site into a food and beverage destination. The project integrates streetscape improvements, public realm upgrades, and heritage preservation to drive private investment.
Mackay Port Access, Bruce Highway to Mackay-Slade Point Road (Stage 1)
Stage 1 of the Mackay Port Access project proposes a 9.5 km two-lane arterial road providing a dedicated freight connection between the Port of Mackay, the Mackay Ring Road and the Bowen Basin freight network. Planning activities include completion of the business case, corridor protection, utility relocations, environmental offset measures and stakeholder engagement. Community consultation on the required fish habitat area changes concluded in 2025. As of July 2026 the project remains in the planning phase while the business case is finalized before delivery timing is confirmed.
3,281 residents of North Mackay are employed, from a labour force of 3,447. Unemployment sits at 4.8%, with participation at 64.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Based on local statistics aggregated by AreaSearch, the suburb of North Mackay has a diverse workforce composed of both professional and industrial employees, with manufacturing fields heavily represented. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, and the local job market grew by an estimated 4.1% over the prior year. In March 2026, the employed resident population stood at 3,281, while the jobless rate was 0.9% higher than the 3.9% recorded in Regional Qld. The labor participation rate matched the Regional Qld level of 64.3%. Census data indicates that a minor 4.2% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare and social assistance, retail operations, and construction. The workforce is highly specialized in the mining sector, which employs workers at a rate 2.5 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry and fishing has a very minor presence, accounting for only 0.7% of local workers compared to 4.5% across the region. Although there are employment positions available within the immediate vicinity, a comparison of the local jobs to the resident workforce suggests that a significant number of people travel outside the suburb for work. Based on AreaSearch research using SALM and ABS statistics compiled from regional datasets, the year ending March 2026 saw local employment levels rise by 4.1% and the labor force expand by 5.8%, which caused the jobless rate to tick up by 1.6 percentage points. In comparison, Regional Qld experienced employment expansion of 0.1% and labor force growth of 0.3%, with its unemployment rate rising by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context on future labor demands for the suburb of North Mackay. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local industry layout to project future growth. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these figures vary widely by industry. Weighting these projections against the specific local work profile suggests that employment for residents should grow by 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though this simple calculation is for illustration and does not incorporate local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in North Mackay is $1,375 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $786 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,531 a year against an average of $68,183. 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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The suburb of North Mackay has a median taxpayer income of $54,531 and an average income of $68,183, based on ATO statistics for the financial year 2023. This is close to the national average, whereas Regional Qld recorded a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593. Applying the Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since the financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of roughly $60,726 for the median and $75,929 for the average in March 2026. The 2021 Census placed personal earnings at the 46th percentile ($786 per week), while household income fell in the 26th percentile.
A breakdown shows the largest bracket is the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which contains 30.2% of residents (1,918 people), matching the regional proportion of 31.7% in the same category. Financial pressure from housing costs is significant, leaving residents with only 83.6% of their income, which ranks in the 26th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
North Mackay had 2,531 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 77% detached houses and 15% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 40% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,448 a month. Rent absorbs 21.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing profile of the suburb of North Mackay at the time of the last Census consisted of 76.6% detached houses and 23.4% other residences such as townhouses and flats, which closely aligns with the Regional Qld breakdown of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other property types. However, home ownership was lower than the regional rate, standing at 28.6%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents holding a mortgage (31.7%) or paying rent (39.7%). The median monthly home loan payment was $1,448, which is lower than the Regional Qld average of $1,655.
The median weekly rent was $300, compared to $345 regionally. On a national level, mortgage commitments in the area are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent payments are below the countrywide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
North Mackay counted 2,531 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 82% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of homes at 61.8%, which is split between couples with children at 21.5%, couples without children at 25.2%, and single parents at 13.4%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 38.2% of households, with single-person households representing 34.3% and shared group households making up 3.8% of the total. The median household occupancy is 2.2 people, which is slightly smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.5% of adults in North Mackay hold a university qualification, including 12.0% with a bachelor degree and 1.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 75% of areas nationally. A further 33.6% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 3,499 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 968 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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The local community experiences lower rates of tertiary education, with 15.5% of residents holding a university degree compared to the national average of 30.4%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational programs. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.0%, while postgraduate degrees account for 1.8% and graduate diplomas make up 1.7%. Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 41.8% of the population aged 15 and over possessing trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.2% and certificates at 33.6%. Participation in study is high throughout the community, with 27.7% of residents enrolled in some form of study.
This group is composed of 10.2% in primary schools, 8.5% in high schools, and 3.3% pursuing higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in North Mackay reaches 24 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 350 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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An analysis of the transit network shows 24 active transport stops in the suburb of North Mackay, which are serviced by buses. These stops accommodate 5 different routes, which provide a total of 346 passenger journeys each week. Access to transit is rated highly, with homes located an average of 248 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, most workers travel out of the suburb, with private cars being the primary mode of travel for 93% of commuters. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per home, which is lower than the regional average.
A low 4.2% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which was potentially affected by pandemic lockdowns. Services run an average of 49 times per day across the network, which averages out to approximately 14 weekly services for each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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63.1% of residents in North Mackay report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 85% of areas nationally. 7.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.6 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 assessments indicate that the suburb of North Mackay faces notable challenges, based on mortality statistics and the prevalence of long-term conditions across both younger and older demographics. Meanwhile, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively high, covering approximately 54% of the population, which equals about 3,444 people. The primary medical conditions diagnosed among residents are arthritis and mental health issues, which affect 9.5% and 9.2% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 63.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Residents of working age experience higher than average rates of chronic illness.
People aged 65 and over make up 20.7% of the community, totaling 1,315 individuals. Senior health outcomes present some difficulties, with national performance metrics generally matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
North Mackay is largely Australian-born, at 86.7% of residents, with 7.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.6%) and Australian (26.2%). 4.5% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of North Mackay has a lower level of cultural diversity than average, with citizens making up 86.7% of the population, 86.7% of residents born in Australia, and 93.0% of households speaking only English. The primary religious affiliation is Christianity, which is practiced by 56.0% of the local population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Looking at parent birthplaces, the three most common backgrounds among residents are English at 29.6%, Australian at 26.2%, and Scottish at 8.5%. There are also notable differences in the concentration of other heritages, with Maltese origins significantly higher at 1.8% compared to the regional rate of 0.4%, German heritage at 4.6% compared to 4.7% regionally, and Aboriginal Australians accounting for 4.5% of the population compared to 3.9% across the region.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of North Mackay is 40. 29.2% 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 in the suburb of North Mackay is 40, which is similar to the Regional Qld median of 41 and slightly higher than the national average of 38. Young adults aged 25 to 34 represent a significant portion of the population at 17.4%, which is higher than the regional average, whereas children aged 5 to 14 are less common at 9.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket expanded from 14.5% to 17.4%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 11.4% to 9.7%, and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.2% to 11.1%.
Demographic projections suggest the local age profile will shift considerably by 2041. Leading this change, the 25 to 34 group is expected to grow by 22% (an increase of 239 people), growing from 1,105 to 1,345. On the other hand, population drops are expected for the 5 to 14 and 55 to 64 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for North Mackay
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 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 May 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 (6,194 at the 2021 Census → 6,353 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 (SAL32179). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.