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Parramatta Park has an estimated 3,882 residents, up from 3,621 at the 2021 Census — a change of 261 people, or 7.2%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 92.0% of that increase. That puts 2,382 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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According to the latest evaluations of demographic updates from the ABS for the region, combined with address validations completed by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Parramatta Park has an estimated population of 3,882 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 261 residents (7.2%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 3,621 individuals. The estimate is derived from a resident population count of 3,881 calculated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ERP release from the ABS alongside 62 validated new addresses confirmed post-Census. With these numbers, the local population density reaches 2,381 persons per square kilometer, positioning the area in the top quartile of all Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
The 7.2% growth rate recorded in the suburb of Parramatta Park since the 2021 census outperformed the wider SA3 region (6.9%), making it a frontrunner for expansion locally. This upward trajectory was largely fueled by arrivals from overseas, which accounted for approximately 92.0% of the total demographic growth in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch. For SA2 territories lacking this data, and for any projections extending past 2032, figures from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (utilizing 2021 data) are substituted. Because the state-level figures do not detail specific age brackets, AreaSearch distributes growth proportionally based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 baseline data) for each demographic group. Based on these changing age patterns, substantial population growth is anticipated, placing the region in the top quartile for non-metropolitan growth across Australia. Total numbers are projected to climb by 984 residents by 2041 when combining SA2 forecasts, representing a long-term expansion of 25.3% over the 16 years.
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Residential construction in the suburb of Parramatta Park is minimal, with approvals averaging 2 new dwellings per year (accumulating to 11 over the preceding five years). Low volumes of building approvals are typical in rural settings where housing requirements are modest and new builds are naturally constrained by local market demand and utility capacities. It is worth noting that with such low volumes, single developments can have a major effect on yearly growth rates and comparative statistical metrics. The volume of construction in the suburb of Parramatta Park is naturally much lower than in the Rest of Qld, and the pace of development also falls well behind national benchmarks.
Of the new residential projects, 33.0% are detached homes, while 67.0% consist of medium and high-density developments. This emphasis on denser housing options offers more accessible purchase points and attracts downsizers, real estate investors, and first-time buyers. Having approximately 3872 people for every approved residential building permit indicates that the suburb of Parramatta Park is a highly established housing market. Looking forward, the suburb of Parramatta Park is projected to add 983 residents by 2041, according to the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If the current pace of construction persists, the supply of new housing may fall short of demographic demand, which could intensify buyer competition and help drive stronger property price growth.
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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 Parramatta Park, worth an estimated $71 million. A further 78 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.74 billion. 15 are already under construction and 38 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure updates, major construction projects, and planning changes are major drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 53 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include the Cairns Smart Green Economy Initiative, the Far North Private Hospital, the Cairns Hospital Expansion Project, and the Cairns Hospital Campus Master Plan - Stage 1, with the following list detailing the most significant undertakings.
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396 Severin Street Social Housing Apartments
QBuild social housing project delivering 18 apartments at 396 Severin Street, Parramatta Park. The four-storey development comprises 15 one-bedroom silver-level apartments and 3 two-bedroom gold-level apartments, supporting the Queensland Government social and community housing pipeline in Cairns.
YWCA Affordable Housing Development, Parramatta Park
A $5.7 million project delivering 12 two-bedroom affordable housing apartments in Parramatta Park, Queensland. Specifically designed for women-led families, Indigenous Australians, and front-line workers, the development follows gender-responsive and trauma-informed design guidelines to ensure long-term stability and security.
9 Pembroke Street Apartments
A seven-storey residential development featuring 22 two-bedroom apartments. The project includes a rooftop recreational area with a gym and pool, designed to provide modern medium-density housing within the Cairns city fringe. It was approved by Cairns Regional Council in May 2025.
384 Draper Street Multiple Dwelling
Material Change of Use for a multiple dwelling development at 384 Draper Street, Parramatta Park. Cairns Regional Council planning data identifies two 2025 development application references for a multiple dwelling use at the site, and the council infrastructure charges register records a multiple dwelling charge for Lot 3 RP701448 at 384 Draper Street dated 20 March 2025 and issued 5 August 2025, indicating the proposal has progressed to development approval/infrastructure charging. Public third-party planning data previously indicated about 12 dwellings and 17 car spaces, but a developer project page was not found.
Cairns Smart Green Economy Initiative
A multi-stage strategic initiative by Cairns Regional Council to position Cairns and Far North Queensland as a leader in the Smart Green Economy. The flagship sub-project, the $472 million Cairns Water Security Stage 1 (CWSS1), reached construction milestones and is advancing toward delivery[cite: 1]. Jointly funded by the Australian Government ($195 million), Queensland Government ($195 million) and Council, CWSS1 is being constructed by John Holland Queensland to deliver 60 megalitres of treated water per day[cite: 1].Other active initiatives include renewable energy transitions, EV charging infrastructure, circular economy activations, and carbon and biodiversity market development[cite: 1].
Far North Private Hospital
A new private hospital to be developed by locally owned Integrated Medical Services (IMS) Group within the Dugurrdja Precinct in Cairns CBD, adjacent to Cairns Hospital. IMS won a competitive tender process run by James Cook University (JCU) in October 2024 to finance, design and construct the facility, expanding its existing Far North Day Hospital into a full private hospital with overnight and short-stay capabilities. The hospital will co-locate with JCU's Cairns Tropical Enterprise Centre and Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service to create the first integrated health, education and research precinct in Northern Australia.Services will include oncology, surgical, and specialist care. The building was expected to be finalised by end of 2026, with the broader Dugurrdja precinct to be completed over three to four years.
Cairns Hospital Expansion Project
The Cairns Hospital Expansion Project, guided by a $1 billion Campus Master Plan, delivers a long-term modernization of Far North Queensland health services. Current works include a $181 million refurbishment and expansion program to deliver additional beds, an expanded emergency department, and an integrated Health Innovation and Surgical Centre.
Cairns Health and Innovation Centre (CHIC)
The Cairns Health and Innovation Centre (CHIC) is a centerpiece of the Cairns Hospital Campus Master Plan Stage 1, representing a 250 million AUD investment in health, education, and research infrastructure. The project includes the Health Innovation and Surgical Centre (HISC), featuring 4 new operating theatres, 16 day-surgery spaces, and 40 overnight beds, alongside clinical trials and simulation labs. It also encompasses the Health Management Hub, co-located with James Cook University's Dugurrdja development, to consolidate administrative functions and foster a knowledge economy in Far North Queensland.Construction is scheduled to commence in late 2026, with facilities expected to be commissioned by 2031.
2,140 residents of Parramatta Park are employed, from a labour force of 2,312. Unemployment sits at 7.4%, with participation at 67.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,934, about 127% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 suburb of Parramatta Park features a well-educated labor pool with significant representation in the tourism and hospitality sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of 7.4%, according to aggregated regional data from AreaSearch. In March 2026, there were 2,140 working residents, while the local unemployment rate sat 3.5% higher than the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, highlighting room for labor market progress. Labor force participation is relatively typical, recorded at 67.1% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census records show that a modest 10.3% of workers operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by public health restrictions during the pandemic.
The primary employment fields for residents are accommodation & food, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The local economy is highly specialized in accommodation & food, employing residents at a rate 3.0 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, the building sector is underrepresented, employing only 5.2% of workers in the suburb of Parramatta Park compared to 10.1% across Regional Qld. With 1.1 jobs recorded for every local resident at the Census, the suburb of Parramatta Park operates as a key employment hub, generating more jobs than it has working residents and drawing commuters from neighboring suburbs. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated by AreaSearch from regional data shows that over the 12-month period, the local labor force contracted by 2.0% and total employment fell by 4.7%, leading to a 2.6 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% increase in employment, a 0.3% expansion of the labor force, and a minor 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia help illustrate prospective trends for the suburb of Parramatta Park. These five and ten-year forecasts are applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While total employment across Australia is predicted to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change differ widely across industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment distribution in the suburb of Parramatta Park suggests local job numbers could grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this is a simple weighted projection and does not incorporate localized population growth forecasts.
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Median household income in Parramatta Park is $1,211 a week (about $63,000 a year), with median personal income at $758 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,272 a year against an average of $58,793. 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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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023 indicate that incomes in the suburb of Parramatta Park are lower than the national benchmark, with a median of $47,272 and an average of $58,793. This is lower than the figures for Regional Qld, which recorded a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593. Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of roughly $52,642 for the median and $65,472 for the average as of March 2026.
According to the 2021 Census, household incomes fall in the 14th percentile nationally, whereas individual incomes rank higher at the 40th percentile. In terms of earnings brackets, the largest group comprises 29.7% of residents (1,152 individuals) who earn between $800 - 1,499 weekly, whereas the dominant bracket in the broader region is $1,500 - 2,999 at 31.7%. Financial stress related to housing costs is high, leaving residents with only 79.3% of their income, which ranks in the 11th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Parramatta Park had 1,363 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 36% detached houses and 2% apartments. 21% are owned with a mortgage, 65% rented and 14% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $290 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 23.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential architecture in the suburb of Parramatta Park at the time of the latest Census consisted of 36.2% standalone houses and 63.9% alternative housing types, such as townhouses, apartments, and other dwellings, compared to Regional Qld where standalone houses made up 76.4% and other dwellings made up 23.6%. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Parramatta Park lagged behind the regional average at 14.2%, with the remaining properties being paid off under a mortgage (20.9%) or occupied by tenants (65.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,300, which is lower than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $290, compared to the regional figure of $345.
On a national level, mortgage commitments in the suburb of Parramatta Park are notably lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well below the countrywide average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Parramatta Park counted 1,363 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,461 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 11% are couples with children, fewer than in 97% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 42% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the largest share of local households at 46.7%, which is divided into couples with children at 11.4%, couples without children at 21.0%, and single parent households at 13.3%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 53.3% of homes, consisting of lone person households at 42.3% and group households at 10.8%. The median number of residents per household is 2.1, which is lower than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.8% of adults in Parramatta Park hold a university qualification, including 23.6% with a bachelor degree and 4.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.6% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,616 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,000 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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Levels of educational qualification in the suburb of Parramatta Park are notably higher than regional averages, with 30.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 20.6% in the Rest of Qld and 21.1% in the SA4 region. This higher proportion of tertiary education positions the local population well for professional and knowledge-based roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 23.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational and technical skills are also widely held, with 38.0% of the population aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 13.4% and certificates at 24.6%.
Enrollment rates in education are high, with 34.1% of residents currently participating in some form of study. This total includes 9.4% enrolled in high schools, 6.8% attending primary schools, and 5.7% undertaking tertiary education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Parramatta Park reaches 5 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 880 services a week. The typical home sits about 330 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of the local transit network shows 5 active transport stops in the suburb of Parramatta Park, which are serviced by bus routes. These stops accommodate 9 distinct routes, which combine to offer 879 passenger trips each week. Transport connectivity is high, with residents living an average of 331 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, many workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary mode of travel at 72%, followed by walking at 12% and cycling at 8%. Motor vehicle ownership averages 0.8 cars per household, which is lower than the regional average.
A relatively small proportion of residents (10.3%) worked from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements. The average service frequency across all routes is 125 trips per day, which translates to roughly 175 weekly trips at each transit stop.
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75.3% of residents in Parramatta Park report no long-term health condition. 4.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.9 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 in the suburb of Parramatta Park align closely with national averages, according to AreaSearch data on mortality and chronic illness rates, showing typical rates of common medical conditions across both younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance coverage is relatively low, held by approximately 50% of the population (about 1,960 people), which is lower than the national average of 55.7%. The most frequent health diagnoses among local residents are mental health conditions and asthma, which affect 8.4% and 5.7% of the population, respectively. Conversely, 75.3% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Health statistics for residents under 65 are better than the national average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 10.3% of the population (399 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld level of 20.4%. Health outcomes for this older cohort are particularly positive, ranking higher nationally than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
43.1% of Parramatta Park residents were born overseas and 33.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 83% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (20.0%) and Australian (15.9%). 5.5% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Parramatta Park displays a high degree of cultural diversity, with 33.4% of residents using a language other than English at home and 43.1% born in another country. The primary religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 38.8% of the local population. However, the most notable difference from regional patterns is in the Other category, which represents 2.2% of residents compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld. Regarding ancestral origins, the top three heritages in the suburb of Parramatta Park are Other at 22.4% of the population (much higher than the regional average of 6.9%), English at 20.0% (notably lower than the regional average of 29.6%), and Australian at 15.9% (notably lower than the regional average of 26.5%).
There are also distinct variations in other backgrounds, with Korean ancestry overrepresented at 2.0% of the population (compared to 0.2% regionally), Spanish at 0.9% (compared to 0.3%), and French at 0.9% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Parramatta Park is 32, younger than 86% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 45.6% 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 in the suburb of Parramatta Park is 32 years, which is much younger than the Regional Qld average of 41 and lower than the national median of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, the suburb of Parramatta Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (31.0%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (7.3%). The proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 is also much higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, a growing number of younger residents has lowered the median age by 1.5 years to 32.
Notable shifts include the 25 to 34 age bracket increasing from 26.4% to 31.0% of the population, and the 75 to 84 bracket rising from 2.4% to 3.6%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.0% to 9.6% and the 55 to 64 group declined from 10.6% to 9.3%. Population projections for 2041 point to major demographic shifts in the suburb of Parramatta Park, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to grow by 421 people (35%), rising from 1,203 to 1,625.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Parramatta Park
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 | Apr 2026 4 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 Apr 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 — 62 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,621 at the 2021 Census → 3,882 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 (SAL32279). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.