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Parkinson has an estimated 12,115 residents, up from 11,148 at the 2021 Census — a change of 967 people, or 8.7%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. 176 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 87.0% of that increase. That puts 1,472 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Parkinson has an estimated population of approximately 12,115, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS updates alongside post-Census address validations. Compared to the 11,148 residents documented in the 2021 Census, this marks an expansion of 967 people (8.7%). This metric builds upon an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) figure of 12,007 assessed from the ABS release of June 2025 together with 176 validated new addresses registered following the Census. The suburb of Parkinson currently exhibits a population density of 1,472 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark across nationwide locations tracked by AreaSearch.
Furthermore, the suburb of Parkinson recorded an 8.7% growth trajectory since the census, trailing the 9.5% national benchmark by only 0.8 percentage points to demonstrate solid underlying growth. Inbound overseas migration served as the primary contributor, accounting for roughly 87.0% of recent population additions. Projections generated jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for SA2 geographies (published in 2024 using 2022 baseline data) are utilized by AreaSearch, with gaps and post-2032 horizons supplemented by Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts (issued in 2023 utilizing 2021 numbers). Because state figures do not provide individual age breakdowns, AreaSearch applies cohort weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (2023 release, 2022 base year). Based on these collective SA2 projections and anticipated demographic adjustments, the suburb of Parkinson is tracking toward lower quartile growth nationwide, anticipated to add 426 persons by 2041 to represent an overall 2.6% increase over the 16 years.
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174 new dwellings have been approved in Parkinson over the past five years, an average of 34 a year. That places the area in the 66th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 34 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 88% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 63, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows that Parkinson has recorded roughly 34 residential approvals per year, accumulating an estimated 174 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 63 dwelling approvals have been logged. With an average influx of 3.1 new residents per completed home annually across the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), local housing demand outpaces new building activity, typically driving price appreciation and heightened buyer interest. In addition, newly built dwellings reflect an average construction cost of $530,000, marginally exceeding regional benchmarks to indicate an emphasis on higher-quality development.
Non-residential activity remains modest, with $6.1 million in commercial approvals registered so far in the current financial year. Development volume in Parkinson trails the Greater Brisbane metropolitan rate by 60.0% on a per-capita basis. Although local construction momentum has built up in recent periods, this constrained addition of new dwellings continues to support strong buyer interest and property values across established stock. Building activity also sits below nationwide norms, pointing to an established urban footprint with possible planning constraints. Standalone houses constitute 88.0% of all newly approved stock while attached dwellings account for 12.0%, reinforcing the suburban character and focus on spacious family homes. Parkinson maintains an emerging market profile with roughly 229 people per dwelling approval. Looking forward, the latest AreaSearch quarterly projection anticipates that Parkinson will add 318 residents leading up to 2041. Given the prevailing pace of residential construction, anticipated housing supply appears well-positioned to satisfy incoming buyer demand, establishing balanced market conditions and potentially accommodating population numbers beyond baseline expectations.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Parkinson, worth an estimated $371 million. A further 48 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $28.9 billion. 12 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and retail. 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and urban planning programs play a substantial role in shaping community growth and performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 13 key initiatives anticipated to influence the local area, including the Loganlea Station Relocation Project, Logan Plan, Paradise in Parkinson, and the Parkinson Distribution Centre.
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Loganlea Station and Park 'n' Ride Relocation
Joint Australian and Queensland Government project to relocate Loganlea station about 500m south opposite Logan Hospital and upgrade the park 'n' ride. The new station will improve access to Logan Hospital, Loganlea TAFE and Loganlea State High School, with ramps, stairs, lifts, a pedestrian overpass, raised platforms, lighting, CCTV, real-time passenger information, bus stops, kiss 'n' ride, bicycle parking and provision for future Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail expansion. Major construction is underway and completion is targeted for 2027, subject to conditions.
Paradise in Parkinson
Paradise in Parkinson is a masterplanned residential land estate comprising 118 residential lots delivered across multiple stages. Civil works and staged land releases have progressed, with the estate being marketed for house and land packages within the Stretton College catchment. The development includes landscaped open space, green corridors and new local road infrastructure.
Grand Plaza Shopping Centre Amenities Refurbishment
Internal upgrade program at Grand Plaza, the regional shopping centre at Browns Plains in Logan. The current scope, lodged with Logan City Council in May 2025 (reference PDCOM/1509/2025), covers a commercial amenities refurbishment refreshing customer washrooms and supporting facilities. The works form part of an ongoing centre renewal program led by co-owners Vicinity Centres and EG Funds Management, building on the recently completed food court refurbishment which introduced new ceramic and timber finishes, additional seating and a kids play zone.A steady stream of specialty store fitouts is also progressing through 2025 and 2026 (including Pandora, Essential Beauty and Sunshine Kitchen), reflecting active tenancy reconfiguration across the centre. Grand Plaza spans around 53,000 square metres of gross lettable area and is anchored by Big W, Kmart, Target, Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and Event Cinemas. The centre has previously trialled rooftop drone deliveries with Wing.
Adora Parkinson
Adora Parkinson is a completed 76-lot residential land estate in the established suburb of Parkinson, just 30 minutes from Brisbane. The development featured premium homesites ranging from 375 square metres to 970 square metres, designed for custom home building. With over one-third of the area dedicated to conservation and recreation, the estate offers tree-lined streets with native landscaping including lilly pilly and bottle brush, flat building sites for cost-effective construction, and proximity to amenities including Westfield shopping centre and Karawatha Forest Park.Now sold out, Adora has become a sought-after owner-occupier community known for its natural surroundings and family-friendly atmosphere.
Beaudesert Road and Illaweena Street Intersection Upgrade (Mount Lindesay Arterial Road)
A transformative intersection upgrade that widened Beaudesert Road to six lanes, extended turn lanes, replaced slip lanes with signalized left-turn lanes, and added infrastructure including drainage, street lighting, traffic signals, pavements, shared paths, retaining walls, and upgraded bus stops. The project is notable as Brisbane's first fully protected intersection design on the state-controlled road network, featuring separated bicycle lanes and enhanced pedestrian crossings. Winner of the 2025 IPWEA Australasia Excellence in Road Safety Award. The upgrade serves approximately 46,000 vehicles daily and significantly improves safety and connectivity for all road users including pedestrians and cyclists.
Pallara Development Project (78-88 Vied Road)
Reconfiguration of a lot (residential subdivision) at 78-88 Vied Road, Pallara. The subdivision has received development approval from Brisbane City Council, with multiple operational works approvals relating to local road and servicing layouts. Realm Builder Pty Ltd is listed on operational works applications alongside the developer. Ongoing activity suggests the project is progressing post-approval toward construction and plan sealing.
Nottingham Residences
Nottingham Residences is a luxury boutique townhouse complex by Heran Building Group featuring 29 modern townhouses with 3 and 4 bedroom configurations. Located in the growing suburb of Parkinson, the completed project is positioned just 20 minutes from Brisbane CBD and offers convenient access to local shopping areas, medical facilities, public transport, schools and childcare centers. Amenities include an onsite manager, swimming pool, and recreational spaces.
Parkinson Distribution Centre
A purpose-built logistics and distribution centre originally constructed in 2014 as a Masters Home Improvement store. The facility was repositioned in 2019 as a high-quality distribution centre for Beacon Lighting. The 13,096 square metre warehouse occupies 36,440 square metres (3.64 hectares) of land at the front of the Sitelink Business Park. The property provides direct access to major transport infrastructure including the Logan Motorway, Beaudesert Road and Mt Lindesay Highway, enabling connections to Brisbane CBD, Port of Brisbane, Brisbane Airport and the Gold Coast.The facility services Beacon Lighting's operations across NSW, metropolitan Brisbane and regional Queensland.
6,857 residents of Parkinson are employed, from a labour force of 7,068. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 72.7%. 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 9,915, about 82% 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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Parkinson features a highly qualified labor force with strong representation across essential service industries, maintaining a 3.0% unemployment rate and achieving an estimated 5.2% expansion in jobs over the past twelve months per AreaSearch aggregations. By March 2026, working residents totaled 6,857, while unemployment stood 1.4% below the Greater Brisbane level of 4.3%. Labor force participation was steady at 72.7%, outperforming Greater Brisbane's 70.1%. Furthermore, Census records indicated that 16.9% of local employees carried out their duties from home, an outcome influenced by historical Covid-19 restrictions. Health care & social assistance, retail trade, along with education & training represent the three largest sectors of employment for local workers.
Parkinson displays a clear concentration in retail trade, where resident employment is 1.2 times the broader regional proportion. On the other hand, construction engagement is comparatively subdued, employing 7.4% of residents against the 9.0% regional standard. As highlighted by Census comparisons of local jobs relative to the working resident base, the suburb functions primarily as a residential enclave with limited local workplace opportunities. According to AreaSearch's compilation of ABS and SALM figures across regional boundaries, the past 12-month period saw both local employment and the overall labor pool expand by 5.2%, leaving unemployment essentially unchanged. In comparison, Greater Brisbane experienced a 3.2% rise in employment and a 3.4% lift in the labor force, alongside a 0.1 percentage points increase in unemployment. Future workplace requirements can be evaluated using national industry projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. While countrywide workforce numbers are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, shifting sector performance applied to Parkinson's unique industry base indicates local employment could grow by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (a basic illustrative weighting that excludes micro-level population projections).
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Median household income in Parkinson is $2,188 a week (about $114,000 a year), with median personal income at $845 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,108 a year against an average of $60,245. 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 postcode ATO records aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the median taxpayer income in Parkinson stood at $51,108, with an average of $60,245. These figures track below the Australian standard and trail Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Following an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, current modeling indicates levels of roughly $56,914 (median) and $67,089 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, local household income achieved the 77th percentile ($2,188 weekly), with individual earnings sitting at the 58th percentile.
A substantial 38.6% of residents (4,676 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, mirroring regional patterns where 33.3% occupy this range. Accommodation costs consume 14.9% of income, while overall earnings place the locality in the 78th percentile for disposable funds and the 7th decile on the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Parkinson had 3,437 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 0% apartments. 52% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 20.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.6%. 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 time of the latest Census, separate houses made up 86.1% of residential dwellings in Parkinson, with semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures accounting for the remaining 13.9%, compared to Brisbane metro's split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright property ownership mirrored the wider Brisbane metro level at 27.3%, while 52.4% of homes were mortgaged and 20.3% were rented. Typical monthly mortgage commitments in the suburb reached $1,950, above the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, while median weekly rent was $450 compared to $380 across Brisbane metro.
Compared to nationwide figures, Parkinson's mortgage costs exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and local rental figures sit well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Parkinson counted 3,437 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,735 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 52% are couples with children, more than in 95% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 11% 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 87.6% of households in Parkinson, comprising couples with children at 51.6%, couples without children at 24.4%, and single-parent arrangements at 10.7%. Non-family households represent the remaining 12.4%, consisting of single-person households (10.7%) and group arrangements (1.8%). The average household size stands at 3.1 people, exceeding the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
33.6% of adults in Parkinson hold a university qualification, including 22.1% with a bachelor degree and 9.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 18.5% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment in Parkinson sits below broader regional figures, with 33.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree relative to 42.1% across the SA4 region, indicating opportunities for higher skills growth. Bachelor degrees represent the largest category at 22.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (9.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Meanwhile, vocational qualifications are well established, with 30.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (18.5%). A significant 31.5% of the local population is actively engaged in formal study. This cohort includes 11.2% attending primary schools, 9.4% in secondary education, and 5.2% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Parkinson means driving: households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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76.7% of residents in Parkinson report no long-term health condition. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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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Evaluation of morbidity and mortality statistics by AreaSearch demonstrates favorable health outcomes in Parkinson, with common chronic illnesses remaining low across the broader community, even though prevalence is higher than the national baseline among older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is held by approximately 51% of residents (~6,188 people), sitting below the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 55.8%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported ailments, affecting 6.1 and 6.0% of the population respectively, while 76.7% of residents reported having no diagnosed long-term health conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
Residents aged 65 and over represent 14.0% of the community (1,696 people), which is lower than the Greater Brisbane level of 15.0% and ranks lower nationally relative to the general populace.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
44.9% of Parkinson residents were born overseas and 42.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 86% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (19.6%) and Australian (17.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Parkinson, where 44.9% of residents were born overseas and 42.7% speak a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, observed by 46.4% of residents. A notable difference is seen in the Other religious category, which accounts for 3.4% of the local community compared to 1.3% throughout Greater Brisbane. Regarding reported parental ancestry, English heritage represents 19.6% of the population (compared to 26.8% regionally), Australian ancestry stands at 17.1% (compared to 23.2% regionally), and Chinese heritage encompasses 15.6% (significantly above the 3.4% regional share).
Other distinct demographic variations include Korean ancestry at 1.7% in Parkinson (compared to 0.5% across the region), Samoan at 0.9% (matching 0.9% regionally), and South Australian at 0.9% (versus 0.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Parkinson is 37. 25.7% 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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Demographics in the suburb of Parkinson reflect a younger overall profile. In August 2026, AreaSearch estimates that 26.4% of residents are aged 45 - 64, compared to 22.6% regionally, while young to middle-aged adults aged 25 - 44 account for 24.8% versus 30.6% in Greater Brisbane. The estimated median age as at August 2026 is 37, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 1 year older than Greater Brisbane's median of 36 at that Census. Since the Census, the share of 25 - 44 year olds has declined from 27.3% to an estimated 24.8%.
Heading toward 2041, retirees and senior age brackets (65+) will drive most demographic growth by adding 688 residents (41%) to total 2,384, whereas young to middle-aged adults, along with children and young adults, are projected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Parkinson
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 6 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 176 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,148 at the 2021 Census → 12,115 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 (SAL32274). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.