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Oxenford has an estimated 13,622 residents, up from 12,273 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,349 people, or 11.0%. Growth has averaged 1.8% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 43.0% of that increase. That puts 984 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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Oxenford's population is estimated at around 13,622 as of May 2026, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS population updates for the wider region and new addresses verified since the Census. Compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 12,273 people, this represents an expansion of 1,349 people (11.0%). This shift is calculated from a resident population of 13,594, assessed by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus 57 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. The population level yields a density of 983 persons per square kilometer, matching typical averages for areas analyzed by AreaSearch.
The 11.0% growth rate in the suburb of Oxenford since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of Qld (9.2%) and the national benchmark, representing one of the faster growing regional areas. Natural increase drove the expansion, delivering approximately 43.0% of the overall population gains in recent times, though other elements like overseas and interstate migration also made positive contributions. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilised by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. In cases where SA2 figures are unavailable, or for periods after 2032, Queensland State Government projections released in 2023 and based on 2021 data are used. Because the state-level data lacks age breakdowns, AreaSearch scales cohort growth in line with the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 data). Demographic shifts point to population growth in the suburb of Oxenford that is above the median for national non-metropolitan locations, with combined SA2 projections indicating a rise of 2,946 persons by 2041, representing a total expansion of 21.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
197 new dwellings have been approved in Oxenford over the past five years, an average of 39 a year. That places the area in the 65th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 39 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 97% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 32, 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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Oxenford records about 39 residential building approvals each year, with an estimated total of 197 homes approved during the last 5 financial years, based on AreaSearch's analysis of ABS building data mapped from statistical regions. In the current FY-26 period, 30 approvals have been documented. Since approximately 6 new residents have been added for every dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is falling behind demand, which typically intensifies buyer competition and drives prices upward, while new builds average a value of $502,000—slightly above the broader regional benchmark—pointing to a focus on premium projects.
Furthermore, local business confidence is highlighted by $29.7 million in commercial approvals registered during this financial year. Compared to Rest of Qld, development activity in Oxenford is low, registering 67.0% below the regional average per capita. This lack of new housing options generally boosts demand and supports pricing for existing stock. This level of activity is also below the national standard, reflecting the established status of the locality and pointing to possible planning constraints. Recent construction is dominated by detached houses at 97.0%, while medium and high-density builds make up 3.0%, preserving the classic suburban feel and offering spacious options for family living. Notably, the share of detached homes being built is higher than the existing housing stock profile (74.0% at the Census), showing sustained interest in family residences despite broader densification trends. The mature profile of the market is underscored by a ratio of roughly 474 people per building approval. Oxenford is projected to add 2,918 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If current building rates persist, additions to the housing stock may not keep pace with population growth, potentially heightening competition among buyers and putting upward pressure on property prices.
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 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Oxenford, worth an estimated $1.79 billion. A further 115 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $55.8 billion. 38 are already under construction and 44 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, major works, and planning updates are critical drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has identified 27 projects with the potential to influence the area. Significant developments include the Movie World Hotel Development, Coomera Connector Stage 1, Cross River Rail - New Gold Coast Stations, and Echo Upper Coomera, with the key projects listed below detailing the most relevant initiatives.
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Movie World Hotel Development
A $333-million luxury hotel development featuring 600 rooms across a 21-level tower. The project includes a sky deck with an infinity pool, bar, and restaurants, alongside family-oriented amenities like a kid's club, gym, and sauna. Designed by DBI and BurlingBrown, it marks a major expansion of the Village Roadshow theme park precinct.
Oxenford Investigation Area (Riversdale A Precinct)
Long-term strategic urban planning initiative focused on the Riversdale A Precinct in Oxenford. Originally planned for approximately 1700 to 2000 new dwellings, parks, stormwater management, and transport infrastructure to address housing supply and population growth. The Preferred Concept Plan was endorsed in 2023 and updated in 2024, but in July 2025 the City of Gold Coast resolved to place the project on hold pending State Government commitment to fund essential transport infrastructure upgrades.
Echo Upper Coomera
Boutique residential development by Gallery Group featuring modern townhomes in Upper Coomera. Construction of 8 three-bedroom and 15 four-bedroom two-storey townhouses featuring weatherboard exterior cladding and modern family-friendly designs. Strategic location with easy access to M1 and close to major amenities.
Helensvale Road and Signato Drive Intersection Upgrade
Installation of new traffic signals at the intersection of Helensvale Road and Signato Drive to improve traffic flow and safety. This project is a priority under the Gold Coast City Council's 2025-26 budget, designed to manage the significant increase in traffic volumes resulting from the completion of the Coomera Connector Stage 1 North. Works include signalized traffic control, pavement rehabilitation, and pedestrian safety improvements.
Harvey Norman Homeworld Helensvale Expansion
The expansion of Homeworld Helensvale involves the construction of a new 10,025 sqm single-storey Harvey Norman showroom. The project includes approximately 250 additional car parking spaces and integrates with the existing bulky goods precinct to enhance the regional retail offering.
Stonewood Estate
A boutique freehold residential estate of 58 modern 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom double-storey homes in Oxenford on the Gold Coast. Developed by VentureCrowd Property Projects, the estate includes an exclusive residents-only wellness centre with pool, gym, BBQ pavilion, and childrens play area. All lots have been sold out with homes priced from $799,800 to approximately $845,000. A small body corporate applies for shared amenity maintenance.
Natura Upper Coomera
55 designer homes by Gallery Group complemented by onsite parklands and family recreation facilities. Modern 3 and 4 bedroom townhomes in boutique community setting.
Helensvale Station Precinct Development
A major transit-oriented mixed-use redevelopment surrounding the Helensvale tri-modal interchange. The project aims to integrate high-density residential living with a new retail and commercial hub, featuring approximately 850 apartments, premium office spaces, and upgraded pedestrian infrastructure. This development is designed to capitalize on the convergence of heavy rail, light rail, and bus services, transforming the station into a vibrant urban precinct as part of the Helensvale Town Centre Local Area Plan.
7,799 residents of Oxenford are employed, from a labour force of 8,062. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 73.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,056, about 89% 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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Oxenford features a skilled workforce with notable representation in the construction sector, an unemployment rate sitting at 3.3%, and annual job growth estimated at 3.4% according to statistical area data aggregated by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 7,799, while the unemployment rate was 0.6% below the 3.9% recorded in Regional Qld, and workforce participation was exceptionally high at 73.7% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a modest 12.5% of the workforce operated from home, though this period was influenced by pandemic lockdowns. The main industries employing local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
The workforce shows a clear concentration in construction, with its employment share reaching 1.3 times the regional average. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented, accounting for 0.2% of employment compared to the regional average of 4.5%. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests that this largely residential area offers few local jobs. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data from broader statistical sectors shows that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, the employed population grew by 3.4% and the labour force increased by 3.4%, leaving the unemployment rate essentially unchanged. In comparison, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1%, the labor force expand by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate tick up by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide context for future local demand. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce profile to model future trends. While national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary by sector. Projecting these industry-specific rates onto the local workforce mix suggests employment for residents will grow by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Oxenford is $1,832 a week (about $95,000 a year), with median personal income at $808 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,669 a year against an average of $63,031. 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 data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the median taxpayer income in Oxenford is $51,669, and the average is $63,031. These figures sit below national benchmarks, contrasting with Regional Qld's median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be roughly $57,539 for the median and $70,191 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Oxenford aligned with the 53rd percentile nationwide.
Income distribution data shows that 39.3% of the population (5,353 individuals) falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, which is comparable to the 31.7% recorded regionally. Although high housing costs absorb 17.8% of incomes, solid earnings keep disposable income at the 53rd percentile, and the SEIFA index places the area in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Oxenford had 4,260 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 74% detached houses and 1% apartments. 53% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $435 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,800 a month. Rent absorbs 23.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, residential dwellings in Oxenford consisted of 73.5% separate houses and 26.6% alternative housing types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwellings), compared to 76.4% separate houses and 23.6% alternative dwellings in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in Oxenford trailed the regional average at 22.6%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgagors (52.5%) or tenants (24.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,800 was higher than the Regional Qld median of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $435 compared to $345 regionally. Compared to national benchmarks, mortgage payments in Oxenford are below the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents are higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Oxenford counted 4,260 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,728 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 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 households at 79.0%, which is split into couples with children (37.8%), couples without children (25.8%), and single-parent homes (14.6%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 21.0%, comprising lone-person households at 18.0% and group housing at 3.0%. The median household occupancy stands at 2.8 people, higher than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.4% of adults in Oxenford hold a university qualification, including 13.4% with a bachelor degree and 3.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.6% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,034 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 991 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment profiles show challenges, as the proportion of residents with university degrees (18.4%) is lower than the national figure of 30.4%. This highlights both a development need and an opportunity for focused training programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 13.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational skills are well-represented, with 43.9% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.3%) and certificates (30.6%). Enrolment levels are high, with 29.3% of the local population currently undertaking formal studies. This group includes 10.5% in primary schools, 8.9% in secondary schools, and 4.0% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Oxenford reaches 44 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 700 services a week. The typical home sits about 280 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 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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Public transport services in Oxenford include 44 active passenger transport stops, primarily offering bus services. These stops are served by 5 distinct routes, which combine to run 698 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 275 meters from their nearest stop. As the area is predominantly residential, most residents commute elsewhere for work, and private vehicles remain the primary travel mode at 94%. Car ownership averages 1.8 vehicles per household, which is above the regional average. A relatively low 12.5% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.
Services run at an average frequency of 99 trips per day across the network, which translates to roughly 15 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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69.3% of residents in Oxenford report no long-term health condition. 5.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Oxenford presents notable health needs, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, with common health concerns observed across both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of the population holding private health cover is slightly higher than the typical SA2 area at approximately 52% (~7,107 people). Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common medical diagnoses in the locality, affecting 8.5% and 8.2% of residents respectively. Conversely, 69.3% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Health profiles for working-age residents are generally typical.
Residents aged 65 and over account for 13.6% of the population (1,852 people), below the Regional Qld level of 20.4%. Senior health outcomes present some difficulties, with national rankings aligning closely with general population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.0% of Oxenford residents were born overseas and 10.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.8%) and Australian (24.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Oxenford displays above-average levels of cultural diversity, with 10.5% of residents using a non-English language at home and 29.0% born outside Australia. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 44.5% of the population. The most distinct relative overrepresentation is found in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population, matching the 0.1% recorded across Regional Qld. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (parents' country of birth), the three largest groups in Oxenford are English (32.8%), Australian (24.9%), and Scottish (7.4%). There are also notable differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: New Zealand ancestry is highly represented at 1.7% of the population (compared to 0.9% regionally), Maori ancestry is at 1.9% (compared to 0.8% regionally), and Hungarian ancestry is at 0.4% (compared to 0.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Oxenford is 37. 27.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 37 years in Oxenford is lower than the Regional Qld average of 41 and closely matches the national median of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, there is a high concentration of residents in the 25 - 34 age bracket (14.1% locally) and a lower share in the 65 - 74 age group (7.9%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has expanded from 12.2% to 13.3% of the population, and the 25 to 34 cohort has increased from 13.0% to 14.1%. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 14.3% to 13.1%.
Demographic models indicate that the age profile in Oxenford will change by 2041. The 25 to 34 cohort is expected to grow the fastest at 37%, adding 707 residents to reach 2,628. The 15 to 24 cohort is projected to see minimal growth at 1%, adding only 25 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Oxenford
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 | May 2026 3 months ago 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 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 — 57 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,273 at the 2021 Census → 13,622 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 (SAL32241). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.