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Ormeau has an estimated 17,610 residents, up from 15,938 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,672 people, or 10.5%. Growth has averaged 1.6% a year over five years. 295 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,073 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 Ormeau has an estimated population of around 17,610, determined through AreaSearch's evaluation of wider ABS demographic updates and post-Census validated address counts. Compared with the 15,938 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this demonstrates an expansion of 1,672 people (10.5%). This calculation incorporates the ABS June 2025 ERP figure of 17,421 along with 295 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The suburb's density currently stands at 1,072 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with broader AreaSearch benchmark averages. Surpassing both the national benchmark and the Rest of Qld figure of 9.4%, the suburb of Ormeau's 10.5% increase establishes it as a notable regional growth hub.
Population expansion has been fueled largely by natural increase, which generated approximately 39.0% of recent population additions, alongside positive contributions from interstate migration and overseas migration. Projections for each SA2 district utilise ABS/Geoscience Australia data published in 2024 using 2022 as a base year. Where SA2 figures are unavailable or extend post-2032, AreaSearch incorporates Queensland State Government SA2 modelling released in 2023 from 2021 data. Because state projections lack age-specific breakdowns, cohort distributions are adjusted using proportional weightings from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections published in 2023 (utilising 2022 data). Looking ahead, long-term forecasts position the suburb of Ormeau within the top quartile of national non-metropolitan zones, with aggregated SA2 estimates anticipating an expansion of 4,318 persons to 2041, representing an overall rise of 23.4% across the 16 years.
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178 new dwellings have been approved in Ormeau over the past five years, an average of 35 a year. That places the area in the 71st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 31 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 97% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 48, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that residential development in Ormeau has maintained a pace of roughly 35 dwellings approved annually, amounting to around 178 homes across the past 5 financial years. Approvals recorded in FY-25 have reached 48 dwellings to date. Over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), inbound migration has averaged 8.9 people per year for every home constructed, creating a structural supply shortage that exerts upward price pressure and elevates competition among prospective purchasers, with new residential builds averaging an expected construction cost of $610,000.
Additionally, commercial development remains modest, with $3.6 million in commercial approvals registered during the current financial year. Residential building volume in Ormeau is subdued relative to the Rest of Qld, sitting 77.0% below the regional per capita norm. Although building approvals have accelerated in recent times, this restricted pipeline of new construction typically heightens demand and value retention for existing dwellings. The local construction rate also trails national averages, indicating planning constraints and market maturity. Detached houses constitute 97.0% of all recent residential approvals, while townhouses or apartments make up 3.0%, reinforcing the traditional family-centric, low-density suburban landscape. An average of around 296 people per dwelling approval reflects a developing residential market. Long-term demographic forecasts indicate Ormeau will add 4,129 residents by 2041, based on recent AreaSearch quarterly updates. If residential construction remains at its prevailing trajectory, housing supply may lag population expansion, intensifying competition among property buyers and bolstering upward movement in dwelling prices.
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AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ormeau, worth an estimated $11.7 billion. A further 88 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $36.2 billion. 24 are already under construction and 35 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities. 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 works, major projects, and urban planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping community growth and performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 17 key projects positioned to influence the district, including the Ormeau Rail Facility - Queensland Train Manufacturing Program, the Ormeau Goldmine Road and Lahrs Road Intersection Upgrade, the Ormeau Community Hub, and Vantage Yatala, with notable priority initiatives outlined below.
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Ormeau Community Hub
The Ormeau Community Hub is a major $50 million social infrastructure project planned by the City of Gold Coast to provide enhanced community services and civic spaces. The project aims to deliver modern meeting facilities, integrated library services, and multi-purpose community areas to support the rapid population growth in the northern Gold Coast corridor.
Ormeau Rail Facility - Queensland Train Manufacturing Program
Construction is continuing on a 66-hectare rail maintenance and stabling facility at Ormeau for the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program. The facility will support 65 new six-car passenger trains and includes acoustic-proofed workshops, office facilities, internal access roads and train tracks, a train wash, stabling for up to 20 trains at a time, utilities, signalling and supporting infrastructure. The facility is designed for 24/7 operation and is expected to support up to 140 operational staff.
Ormeau Goldmine Road and Lahrs Road Intersection Upgrade
A two-stage intersection upgrade in Ormeau. Stage 1 at Lahrs Road was completed in July 2025. Stage 2, delivered by Transport and Main Roads as part of the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program, involves upgrading Goldmine Road with a new signalised intersection for the Ormeau rail facility entrance, dedicated turning lanes, pedestrian crossings, and improved flood resilience for the Bridge Creek culvert. Major construction for Stage 2 commenced in March 2026.
Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail and Coomera Connector Stage 1 Corridor Upgrades
A major South East Queensland transport corridor program combining Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail and Coomera Connector Stage 1. The rail project duplicates the 20 km Kuraby to Beenleigh corridor from two to four tracks, upgrades stations, improves active transport links, and removes five level crossings, while Coomera Connector Stage 1 delivers a 16 km motorway corridor between Coomera and Nerang.
Montaine Park - Eggersdorf Road, Ormeau
Boutique residential estate of 51 detached double-storey homes on efficient 230sqm lots in Ormeau on Queensland's northern Gold Coast. Designed in a contemporary Mediterranean style with rendered facades, warm tones, and indoor-outdoor living focus. Built by VA Building Solutions using Big River Group framing and MaxiWall systems. Located close to Mother Teresa Primary School, M1 Motorway, and Ormeau Village shopping. One lot remaining as of early 2026.
Ormeau Hills Estate
A master-planned residential estate in Ormeau Hills, commenced in 1994, featuring approximately 430 generous lots averaging 900 square metres. The estate includes single detached homes, tennis and netball courts, bicycle tracks, parkland, gazebo, and barbecue areas. Underground power, piped natural gas, and strict design covenants underpin the community's quality. Located 25 minutes from both Brisbane and the Gold Coast, the estate is now fully built out.
AMARA Residential Community
AMARA is a completed boutique residential community of 180 turnkey designer homes by AVID Property Group (Villaworld Homes) in Ormeau, southeast Queensland. The $100 million development spans 32 hectares with over 40% dedicated to green space, parks, and conservation areas along the Pimpama River. All 180 homes are now sold and settled, with the community recognised for its Six Leaf EnviroDevelopment certification. Located midway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast with direct M1 access.
Sovereign Estate
Masterplanned residential community of 84 stylish family homes in the thriving Northern Gold Coast corridor. The estate features three and four bedroom homes with two living areas, two bathrooms and garaging, within walking distance to Ormeau Woods State School and short drive to Westfield Coomera Town Centre. Easy commute access to Brisbane and Gold Coast.
9,627 residents of Ormeau are employed, from a labour force of 9,921. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 73.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 15,582, about 88% 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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Ormeau features a well-rounded mix of white and blue collar jobs, with construction standing out as a major employer, an unemployment rate of just 3.0%, and an estimated employment growth of 2.6% over the previous year according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 9,627 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.0% below Regional Qld's rate of 3.9%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (73.1% compared to Regional Qld's 64.2%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 14.2% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction represents a distinct core specialization, employing residents at a rate 1.5 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for a minimal share of local workers at 0.5%, in contrast to 4.5% across Regional Qld. Comparing Census resident workers with local workplace counts highlights the area's predominantly residential profile, offering limited localized employment opportunities. According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM statistical data, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw both total employment and the labor force grow by 2.6%, keeping the unemployment level stable. Over the equivalent timeframe, Regional Qld recorded a 0.1% increase in employment and a 0.3% rise in the labor force, accompanied by a 0.1 percentage point uptick in unemployment. Broader national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context for future local labor requirements across five and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, workforce numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across different industries. Applying these sectoral trajectories to Ormeau's specific employment distribution indicates local job growth of 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (this illustrative extrapolation relies solely on sector weighting without factoring in local demographic shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ormeau is $2,067 a week (about $107,000 a year), with median personal income at $863 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,941 a year against an average of $64,676. 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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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ATO taxation records for financial year 2023, Ormeau records a taxpayer median income of $54,941 and an average income of $64,676, sitting below national standards and comparing to Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average). Factoring in an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 sit at approximately $61,182 for median earnings and $72,023 for average earnings. Census metrics place Ormeau's individual, family, and household income figures around the 65th percentile across Australia.
In terms of earnings distribution, 40.6% of residents (7,149 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, compared to 31.7% in the broader region. Housing outlays absorb 17.2% of income, yet strong earnings maintain disposable income at the 68th percentile, with the area ranking in the 5th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ormeau had 4,948 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 2% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $445 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month, a total housing cost higher than 83% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.8%. 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 latest Census, standalone houses represent 90.9% of Ormeau's housing stock, with semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings accounting for 9.1%, whereas Regional Qld records 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stands at 20.9%, trailing the Regional Qld level, while properties under a mortgage comprise 48.7% and rental properties make up 30.5%. The median monthly mortgage payment is $1,950, above the Regional Qld figure of $1,655, and median weekly rent is $445, exceeding Regional Qld's $345. On a national level, mortgage repayments in Ormeau surpass the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents track well above the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ormeau counted 4,948 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,467 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 46% are couples with children, more than in 90% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 13% 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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Family units constitute the vast majority of local households at 85.1%, including 45.6% couples with children, 24.5% couples without children, and 14.2% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 14.9%, consisting of single-person households at 12.7% and group households at 2.3%. The median household size is 3.1 people, exceeding the Regional Qld norm of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.1% of adults in Ormeau hold a university qualification, including 11.6% with a bachelor degree and 2.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.0% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 3,621 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,006 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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Tertiary educational attainment in the local community is lower than broader standards, with 16.1% of residents possessing a university degree compared to the Australian benchmark of 30.4%, highlighting a key area for targeted educational strategies. Bachelor degrees represent 11.6% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational and technical training is widely represented, with 43.7% of individuals aged 15+ holding trade credentials, comprising certificates (31.0%) and advanced diplomas (12.7%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the population, with 34.9% of residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This proportion consists of 13.3% attending primary school, 11.3% in secondary school, and 3.8% enrolled in tertiary education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Ormeau means driving: households keep an average of 1.9 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.
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70.7% of residents in Ormeau report no long-term health condition. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illness rates and mortality statistics indicate notable health challenges in Ormeau, with general medical conditions observed across all age brackets and showing marked prevalence among older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage covers approximately 53% of residents (~9,303 people), sitting marginally ahead of the typical SA2 area. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most widespread health concerns locally, diagnosed in 8.8 and 8.6% of residents respectively, while 70.7% of the community reported having no medical conditions, outperforming the Regional Qld level of 67.6%. General health measures for residents under 65 track above average.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 11.4% of the population (2,007 people), below the 20.3% observed in Regional Qld. Although health metrics among seniors present specific difficulties, they rank lower on a national comparative scale than the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Ormeau is largely Australian-born, at 76.1% of residents, with 6.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.6%) and Australian (27.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Ormeau closely mirror regional norms, with 83.8% of residents holding Australian citizenship, 76.1% born in Australia, and 93.2% speaking only English in domestic settings. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, representing 48.4% of the population, in comparison to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding reported parental ancestry, the leading heritage backgrounds in Ormeau are English (30.6%), Australian (27.9%), and Irish (7.0%). Specific demographic variations are evident in other ancestral cohorts, with New Zealand ancestry accounting for 2.0% (compared to 0.9% regionally), Maori ancestry at 2.8% (versus 0.8% regionally), and South Australian ancestry at 0.9% (relative to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ormeau is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 28.2% 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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Ormeau displays a younger demographic structure than Regional Qld, with children and young people aged 0 - 24 representing 37.8% of the community as at August 2026, compared to 29.6% across Regional Qld, while individuals aged 65+ comprise 11.4% against 20.4% regionally. The estimated median age is 33 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure, which sat 8 years lower than the Regional Qld median of 41 and below the national median of 38 at that Census. Since the Census, the proportion of residents aged 0 to 24 has decreased from 39.2% to an estimated 37.8%.
Within this bracket, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 18.4% to an estimated 15.9%, while the 15 to 24 group increased from 13.7% to 15.5%, indicating existing younger cohorts maturing without equivalent replenishment from new incoming households. By 2041, adults aged 25 - 44 are projected to drive population gains, expanding by 1,770 residents (35%) to reach 6,771.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ormeau
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 12 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 — 295 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (15,938 at the 2021 Census → 17,610 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 (SAL32234). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.