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Palm Beach (Qld) has an estimated 18,887 residents, up from 16,349 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,538 people, or 15.5%. Growth has averaged 2.7% a year over five years, faster than 85% of areas nationally. 715 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 48.0% of that increase. That puts 2,984 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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Palm Beach (Qld) has an estimated population of 18,887 as of May 2026, according to analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region and new address validations by AreaSearch since the Census. Compared to the 16,349 residents counted in the 2021 Census, this represents a population gain of 2,538 individuals, or a 15.5% expansion. The figure is derived from a resident population of 18,678 calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025, supplemented by 715 validated new addresses added since the Census date. This population level translates to a density of 2,983 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of all Australian areas evaluated by AreaSearch.
With a growth rate of 15.5% since the 2021 census, Palm Beach (Qld) outpaced the Rest of Qld average of 9.2% as well as the national benchmark, making it a regional growth leader. Overseas migration was the primary driver of these gains, accounting for approximately 48.0% of the total population increase during recent periods, although natural growth and interstate migration also contributed positively. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, are utilized by AreaSearch for SA2 areas. Queensland State Government projections from 2023, based on 2021 data, are substituted for SA2 locations lacking this coverage and for years beyond 2032. Because the Queensland state projections do not include breakdowns by age brackets, AreaSearch distributes growth across age cohorts proportionally using the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which are based on 2022 data. Future demographic trends indicate substantial growth that ranks in the top national quartile for regional areas, with SA2-level projections suggesting Palm Beach (Qld) will gain 5,230 residents by 2041, representing a 26.6% increase over the 16-year forecast period.
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1,347 new dwellings have been approved in Palm Beach (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 269 a year. That places the area in the 92nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 14 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 295 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 11% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 386, 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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Palm Beach has recorded about 269 annual residential building approvals based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS figures mapped from statistical areas, totaling an estimated 1,347 approved dwellings over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, and another 354 approvals during FY-26 so far. With an average of 1.7 additional occupants per constructed dwelling annually over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, demand and supply appear balanced, supporting stable market conditions. Meanwhile, the mean value of these new approvals is $844,000, which reflects developer interest in constructing higher-end, premium properties.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $23.8 million during the current financial year, demonstrating ongoing commercial investment. Per capita development volume in Palm Beach is 62.0% higher than the average for the Rest of Qld, offering more choices to prospective buyers. This level of activity is also considerably above the national benchmark, reflecting strong builder interest in the suburb. Dwellings constructed recently consist of 11.0% freestanding houses and 89.0% attached designs. The shift toward higher density housing creates accessible entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This pattern marks a departure from the existing housing stock, where houses currently make up 41.0% of properties, pointing to a scarcity of vacant land and showing changes in lifestyle preferences alongside a demand for more varied, affordable housing. With approximately 67 people for every building approval, Palm Beach shows characteristics of a growing area. The latest quarterly estimations from AreaSearch indicate that Palm Beach is projected to add 5,021 residents by 2041. Continuing at the current pace of construction, new housing completions should easily accommodate this growth, ensuring favorable purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for expansion beyond current demographic forecasts.
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AreaSearch tracks 42 current infrastructure and development projects inside Palm Beach (Qld), worth an estimated $6.18 billion. A further 120 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $33.8 billion. 43 are already under construction and 72 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and transport & logistics. 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 developments, and planning changes have a significant influence on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 66 projects likely to affect the area. Notable projects include Palm Beach Hotel, Palm Beach Oceanway Extension, Flourish Amargo, and La Belle Palm Beach, with the following list highlighting those of greatest local relevance.
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Palm Beach Hotel
A $120 million luxury hotel development by Steer Developments on the former Centrelink building site at Palm Beach on the Gold Coast. The six-storey development will deliver 126 rooms with state-of-the-art amenities including a rooftop pool, gym, spa, and in-house dining. Designed by Plus Architecture, the project targets the undersupplied luxury hotel market on the southern Gold Coast. Construction was originally scheduled to commence in Q4 2023, however no evidence of works commencing has been confirmed as of April 2026.
Palm Beach Oceanway Extension
Extension of the beachfront cycling and walking path along Palm Beach, connecting to existing infrastructure to promote active transport and recreation. The project includes new pathways, lighting, and amenities to enhance community access.
St Isla
St Isla is a proposed 23-storey mixed-use tower at 1128 Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach, featuring 150 hotel rooms and 40 luxury residential apartments. The development, designed by Cottee Parker, includes two levels of premium amenities such as a day spa, gymnasium, function room, and a second-floor pool with an adjoining cafe and beach bar. The ground level is planned as a dining precinct to replace the existing 'The Collective' restaurant. Despite a 2022 refusal by the Gold Coast City Council over height and density concerns, the project remains in the planning and revision stage as of early 2026.
Philippine Parade Shopping Centre
A proposed two-storey shopping centre and dining precinct involving the demolition of up to 10 residential houses to create retail, dining, commercial, and office spaces. The development application (MCU/2024/177) includes provisions for office space, shops, and food and drink outlets to serve the growing Palm Beach community. As of early 2026, the project remains under assessment with the Gold Coast City Council.
La Belle Palm Beach
La Belle Palm Beach is a luxury 14-level beachfront residential development featuring 75 premium residences, including three to five-bedroom apartments and five double-storey beach homes. Developed by Marquee Development Partners on the site previously planned for the Alegria project, it offers over 1,500m2 of world-class amenities including a heated outdoor pool, wellness centre, yoga studio, and private work offices. The project occupies an absolute beachfront position with over 40 metres of frontage and is currently well advanced in construction.
Sophia by Mosaic - Palm Beach
Sophia by Mosaic is an ultra-luxury absolute beachfront development featuring 32 exclusive 2- and 3-bedroom residences across 9 levels. Designed in collaboration with Bureau Proberts, the project includes a collection of sub-penthouses and penthouses, complemented by premium wellness amenities including a pool, spa, gym, and sauna. Construction is currently in the basement excavation and structural phase as of early 2026.
Flourish Amargo
A 12-storey residential development comprising 125 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments (formerly known as Flourish on Sixth Ave), delivering world-class wellness and rooftop amenities including a heated lap pool, private cabanas, gym, yoga, steam and magnesium pools, and a pizza oven. Designed by HAL Architects and constructed by LPS Group, the project targets first-home buyers, downsizers, and families seeking quality coastal living in Palm Beach. The development is 84% sold with over $110 million in sales secured, and includes an on-site Community Sherpa to support residents post-settlement.
Elle on Jefferson
A luxury 11-level residential development on the iconic Jefferson Lane, featuring 58 premium residences. Designed by Cottee Parker Architects with interiors by Inarc, the project focuses on coastal elegance and wellness. Residents have access to a 15m lap pool, hot and cold plunge pools, sauna, steam rooms, and a holistic gymnasium. The building is designed for owner-occupiers with high-end finishes, natural stone kitchens, and expansive views of the Pacific Ocean.
10,793 residents of Palm Beach (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 11,073. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 70.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 15,748, about 83% 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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Based on statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch, Palm Beach has a highly educated workforce, healthy representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of only 2.5%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.8% over the past year. Employed residents numbered 10,793 as of March 2026, while the local unemployment rate sits 1.4% below the Regional Qld level of 3.9%. Furthermore, the workforce participation rate of 70.2% is significantly higher than the Regional Qld average of 64.3%. Census data indicates that a moderate 17.1% of local workers operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns.
The major employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction shows a high concentration locally, with its share of employment running 1.4 times the regional proportion. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.4% of the workforce compared to the regional average of 4.5%. Comparing the number of working residents to the local working population suggests this residential suburb offers few employment opportunities within its borders. Analysis of SALM and ABS data from AreaSearch indicates that over the 12-month period, employment rose by 3.8% while the labour force grew by 3.3%, leading to a 0.4 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced only 0.1% employment growth and 0.3% labour force growth, accompanied by a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia released national employment forecasts for May-25, which provide useful context for anticipating future demand in Palm Beach. These projections span five and ten-year intervals and have been overlaid with the local employment profile to estimate future growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Palm Beach's employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, though this simple weighting extrapolation is provided for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections.
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Median household income in Palm Beach (Qld) is $1,721 a week (about $89,000 a year), with median personal income at $873 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,221 a year against an average of $72,295. The average runs 41% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO data for the 2023 financial year compiled by AreaSearch indicates that the suburb of Palm Beach has income levels exceeding the national benchmark. Taxpayers in the suburb recorded a median income of $51,221 and an average income of $72,295, compared to Regional Qld averages of $53,146 and $66,593. Adjusting these figures for the 11.36% growth in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year yields estimated values of approximately $57,040 for the median and $80,508 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes in Palm Beach sit around the 55th percentile nationally.
The most common weekly income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, which accounts for 31.2% of the local population (5,892 individuals), matching the metropolitan average of 31.7% in the same bracket. Housing costs place a heavy burden on residents, leaving only 81.0% of income available after payments, which ranks in the 46th percentile, while the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 6th decile.
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Palm Beach (Qld) had 6,644 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 41% detached houses and 39% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $445 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,093 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 25.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.1%. 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 most recent Census, the distribution of dwelling types in Palm Beach was 41.1% freestanding houses and 59.0% alternative housing types, such as townhouses, semi-detached properties, and apartments, compared to Regional Qld where houses comprised 76.4% and alternative dwellings made up 23.6%. Home ownership in Palm Beach stood at 29.3%, which is lower than the Regional Qld level, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (33.0%) or rented (37.8%). The median mortgage payment in the area was $2,093 per month and the median rent was $445 per week, both higher than the Regional Qld medians of $1,655 and $345.
On a national level, housing costs in Palm Beach also exceed the Australian median mortgage payment of $1,863 and the median weekly rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Palm Beach (Qld) counted 6,644 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,675 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 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 63.2%, consisting of couples with children at 24.7%, couples without children at 27.2%, and single-parent homes at 10.3%. The remaining 36.8% of households are non-family arrangements, with single-person households representing 29.8% and group households making up 7.0%. The local median household size is 2.3 individuals, which is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.5% of adults in Palm Beach (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 21.3% with a bachelor degree and 5.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.9% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 3,601 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,041 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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University qualification rates in the local area are high, with 29.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a degree, exceeding the Rest of Qld average of 20.6% and the SA4 regional average of 25.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary credential at 21.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational education is also well represented, with 38.7% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.8% and certificate qualifications at 25.9%. Enrolment in education is strong, with 27.8% of the population currently studying.
Of those in study, 9.0% are attending primary school, 6.9% are in secondary school, and 5.4% are enrolled in tertiary programs.
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Public transport in Palm Beach (Qld) reaches 46 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 2,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 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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Public transport services in Palm Beach include 46 active stops consisting of bus and train options. These stops are serviced by 11 distinct routes that provide a total of 2,319 passenger trips per week. Transport links are accessible, with residents living an average of 216 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and 90% of commuting residents travel by private car. The average vehicle ownership rate is 1.4 cars per household. A total of 17.1% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic conditions.
Service frequency across all routes averages 331 trips per day, which translates to approximately 50 weekly services per transport stop.
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72.0% of residents in Palm Beach (Qld) report no long-term health condition. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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 health metrics show strong outcomes in Palm Beach based on mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, with low rates of common health conditions observed across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 56% of the population (~10,548 people) holding policies, compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld. The most frequent health issues reported by residents are arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 7.5% and 7.3% of the population. A total of 72.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Health outcomes for residents under the age of 65 are better than average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.9% of the population (3,380 people), which is lower than the 20.4% average for Regional Qld. Senior residents exhibit strong health outcomes, with national rankings aligning closely with those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Palm Beach (Qld) is largely Australian-born, at 81.3% of residents, with 6.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.1%) and Australian (25.4%). 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 Palm Beach are lower than average, with citizens making up 86.8% of the population, Australian-born residents accounting for 81.3%, and monolingual English speakers representing 93.4%. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 47.1% of residents. The most pronounced religious overrepresentation occurs in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population, compared to 0.1% in Regional Qld. English ancestry is the most common at 32.1%, followed by Australian ancestry at 25.4% and Irish ancestry at 9.9%. Representation of certain other backgrounds differs from regional averages, with New Zealand ancestry accounting for 1.0% of residents (compared to 0.9% regionally), Scottish ancestry at 9.0% (compared to 7.8%), and French ancestry at 0.6% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Palm Beach (Qld) is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 28.8% 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 38 years in Palm Beach is slightly below the Regional Qld average of 41 years and matches the national average of 38 years. The 25 - 34 age bracket has a high representation at 18.2% compared to Regional Qld, while the 5 - 14 group has a lower share at 10.0%. Post-2021 Census data indicates a decline in median age from 39 years to 38 years. Specifically, the cohort aged 25 to 34 expanded from 16.1% to 18.2% of the population, and the group aged 35 to 44 increased from 14.4% to 16.1%.
Meanwhile, the cohort aged 45 to 54 shrank from 13.0% to 11.2%, and the group aged 55 to 64 decreased from 12.3% to 10.5%. By 2041, the age structure is projected to shift, with the 25 to 34 age group growing by 1,241 people (36%) from 3,437 to 4,679, while the 15 to 24 cohort is forecast to experience minor growth of 4% (75 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Palm Beach (Qld)
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 42 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 — 715 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (16,349 at the 2021 Census → 18,887 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 (SAL32257). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.