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Palm Beach (Qld) has an estimated 18,914 residents, up from 16,349 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,565 people, or 15.7%. 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 2,988 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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Demographic updates from the ABS combined with newly validated address records identified by AreaSearch indicate that the suburb of Palm Beach (Qld) reached an estimated resident total of 18,914 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 2,565 people, or 15.7%, from the 16,349 residents enumerated in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch established this figure by evaluating the ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside an intake of 715 validated new addresses documented since the Census date, which had pegged the intermediate population at 18,678. Spatial density now stands at 2,988 persons per square kilometer, positioning the community within the highest quartile among Australian regions evaluated by AreaSearch.
The local 15.7% expansion rate outperformed both the Rest of Qld figure of 9.4% and national growth benchmarks, establishing the suburb of Palm Beach (Qld) as a standout growth corridor. Inbound international migration served as the primary demographic catalyst, generating roughly 48.0% of recent population additions, complemented by positive contributions from natural increase and interstate arrivals. Projections for the suburb of Palm Beach (Qld) integrate the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 series based on 2022 benchmarks. Where coverage is absent or extends beyond 2032, models incorporate the Queensland State Government SA2 series published in 2023 from 2021 baselines. Because state figures omit cohort breakdowns, AreaSearch apportions age groups using weights derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region 2023 release based on 2022 benchmarks. Forward-looking models anticipate substantial population gains placing the locality in the highest quartile among non-metropolitan regions across Australia, with aggregate SA2 forecasts projecting an addition of 5,232 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative 26.4% gain across the 16 years.
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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 90th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 14 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 308 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 11% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 363, 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 across statistical geographies shows residential construction in the area running at approximately 269 approved dwellings per year. Over the five financial periods between FY-21 and FY-25, cumulative approvals totaled 1,347 homes, alongside 363 permissions granted during FY-25 to date. The ratio of population growth to new housing has tracked at 1.5 people per year for every home delivered between FY-21 and FY-25, maintaining balanced market conditions. The average construction valuation for approved homes sits at $1,154,000, signaling developer concentration on higher-tier, luxury residential projects. In addition, $23.8 million in non-residential commercial approvals has been authorized during the current financial year, representing a moderate pace of commercial development.
Per capita residential building approvals run 56.0% higher than the Rest of Qld benchmark, providing prospective purchasers with broader housing options. This level of building activity substantially outpaces national standards and underscores strong developer interest. Approvals are heavily weighted toward higher-density formats, with townhouses and apartments comprising 89.0% of permits compared to 11.0% for standalone houses. This emphasis on medium-to-high density structures provides relatively affordable entry points tailored to downsizers, first-home purchasers, and investors. It also marks a structural transition from the existing built environment, where standalone houses account for 41.0%, responding to land constraints and evolving demographic preferences. The current development intensity reflects roughly 59 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an active pipeline. Demographic projections indicate an influx of 4,996 residents through to 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction trajectories suggest that incoming residential stock is positioned to absorb projected demand comfortably, creating favorable conditions for incoming buyers while potentially enabling population gains to outpace baseline expectations.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
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 $34 billion. 43 are already under construction and 75 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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Strategic infrastructure delivery, urban planning, and major capital works serve as key catalysts for local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 66 projects with the potential to shape the surrounding area, highlighted by major initiatives such as Palm Beach Hotel, Palm Beach Oceanway Extension, Flourish Amargo, and La Belle Palm Beach.
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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 mixed-use development at 1128 Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach, designed by Cottee Parker for S&S Projects. Plans submitted in December 2021 include 150 hotel rooms and 40 two- and three-bedroom apartments, with an estimated value of $88 million. The project would replace The Collective restaurant site. The most recent public information found is the 2021 proposal; no approval, construction start or revised design was located as of October 2026, so the planning status is unconfirmed.
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 15,779, 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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The local workforce exhibits strong educational credentials and healthy representation across key service industries, supported by a low unemployment rate of 2.5% and a 3.8% annual expansion in employment based on aggregated statistical area metrics. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 10,793, while local unemployment sat 1.4% below the 3.9% recorded for Regional Qld. Labor force participation reached an elevated 70.2%, substantially exceeding the Regional Qld benchmark of 64.2%. Census figures recorded 17.1% of working residents operating from home, though pandemic-related movement restrictions should be considered. Local resident employment is primarily oriented around health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Construction shows an exceptionally high concentration, engaging workers at 1.4 times the regional standard. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.4% of resident jobs, well below the 4.5% seen across the broader region. Given the predominantly residential character of the neighborhood, local job availability remains constrained relative to the size of the resident workforce. According to SALM and ABS figures aggregated from wider statistical districts, the year ending March 2026 saw employment expand by 3.8% against a 3.3% rise in the active labor pool, driving a 0.4 percentage points decline in unemployment. By comparison, Regional Qld recorded a 0.1% increase in employment, a 0.3% rise in the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage points increase in joblessness. Jobs and Skills Australia projections from Mar-26 provide additional context on future labor demand. Nationally, employment is projected to grow 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral rates vary widely. Aligning these industry trajectories with local employment patterns suggests area employment could expand by 6.9% across five years and 14.0% over ten years (representing an unadjusted industry weighting for illustrative purposes without localized population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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 taxpayer records aggregated by postcode for financial year 2023 indicate a median taxable income of $51,221 and an average of $72,295 within the suburb of Palm Beach, outpacing the national standard and comparing to $53,146 and $66,593 across Regional Qld. Accounting for cumulative Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, March 2026 estimates place median earnings at $57,040 and the mean at $80,508. Census metrics position personal, household, and family incomes around the 55th percentile across the country. The dominant earning band includes 5,901 residents (31.2%) taking home $1,500 - 2,999 per week, mirroring the regional share of 31.7%.
Living costs present significant strain, leaving residents with 81.0% of income after housing expenses (placing the area in the 46th percentile), while the overall SEIFA income score falls in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
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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Census records indicate that standalone detached houses represent 41.1% of local dwellings, while attached, apartment, and other residential formats make up 59.0%, diverging notably from Regional Qld distributions of 76.4% and 23.6% respectively. Outright homeownership lagged the regional rate, sitting at 29.3%, with the balance of properties held under a mortgage (33.0%) or leased to tenants (37.8%). Median monthly mortgage costs stood at $2,093 compared to $1,655 in Regional Qld, while median weekly rent reached $445 against $345 regionally. Relative to Australia-wide benchmarks, local mortgage commitments exceed the national average of $1,863, and typical rents remain well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Palm Beach (Qld) counted 6,644 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,686 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 constitute 63.2% of all households, consisting of couples without children (27.2%), couples with children (24.7%), and one-parent families (10.3%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 36.8%, led by single-person residences at 29.8% and shared group dwellings at 7.0%. Average household occupancy is 2.3 people, tracking slightly below the Regional Qld figure 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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Tertiary attainment among residents aged 15+ is particularly pronounced, with 29.5% holding university qualifications compared to 20.6% across the Rest of Qld and 25.4% throughout the wider SA4 region. Bachelor degrees account for the largest proportion at 21.3%, followed by postgraduate credentials at 5.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also widely held, encompassing 38.7% of the adult population through advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificate courses (25.9%). Formal study enrollment is extensive, encompassing 27.8% of the community. Within this cohort, 9.0% attend primary schools, 6.9% are enrolled in secondary education, and 5.4% are undertaking higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Palm Beach (Qld) means driving: households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure includes 2 operational stops within the suburb of Palm Beach (Qld), offering train connections. These facilities are supported by 4 separate transit routes providing 84 passenger services each week. Network coverage remains sparse, with residents averaging a distance of 1171 meters to access the closest boarding point. Commuters largely travel outside the area for employment, with private motor vehicles accounting for 90% of journeys. Households hold an average of 1.4 vehicles, while 17.1% of workers reported working remotely during the 2021 Census, subject to COVID-19 influences. Across all transit lines, services run at an average rate of 12 trips per day, translating to around 42 weekly departures for each designated 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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Health indicators across the community are favorable, with AreaSearch mortality and chronic disease data showing low incidence of common illnesses across younger and older demographics. Private health insurance participation is notably elevated, covering approximately 56% of the population (~10,563 people), compared to 52.5% across Regional Qld. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most widespread medical issues, recorded among 7.5 and 7.3% of the populace respectively, while 72.0% reported no diagnosed chronic conditions against 67.6% across Regional Qld. Health metrics among residents under 65 exceed national averages. People aged 65 and over make up 18.2% of the local population (3,442 people), lower than the Regional Qld proportion of 20.3%, with older residents maintaining health profiles on par with broader national benchmarks.
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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Measures of cultural diversity sit below national norms, with Australian citizens making up 86.8% of residents, 81.3% born domestically, and 93.4% speaking solely English in their households. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 47.1% of the community. The most distinct variation relative to regional baselines occurs among adherents of Judaism, who represent 0.1% locally compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Regarding ancestral background, English ancestry is the most common at 32.1%, followed by Australian at 25.4% and Irish at 9.9%. Other distinct representations relative to regional averages include residents of New Zealand lineage at 1.0% (vs 0.9% regionally), Scottish heritage at 9.0% (vs 7.8%), and French ancestry at 0.6% (vs 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. 28.0% 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 suburb of Palm Beach (Qld) maintains a younger demographic profile than Regional Qld overall. As of August 2026 updates, adults aged 25 - 44 account for 33.8% of the populace compared to 25.5% regionally, while younger cohorts aged 0 - 24 represent 26.1% against 29.6% across Regional Qld. This establishes a median age of approximately 38, down from 39 at the 2021 Census and below the Regional Qld median of 41 recorded at that time. The 45 - 64 age group contracted from 25.3% at the Census to an estimated 21.9%.
Long-term projections to 2041 indicate that the 25 - 44 cohort will absorb the largest share of population gains, expanding by 2,310 residents (36%) to reach a total of 8,703.
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 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 | Oct 2026 this month 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 Oct 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 — 715 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (16,349 at the 2021 Census → 18,914 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 (SAL32257). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.