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Parramatta Park has an estimated 3,885 residents, up from 3,621 at the 2021 Census — a change of 264 people, or 7.3%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 92.0% of that increase. That puts 2,383 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 AreaSearch evaluations combining regional ABS updates with address records validated after the Census, the suburb of Parramatta Park has an estimated population of roughly 3,885 as of Aug 2026. This indicates an expansion of 264 people (7.3%) compared to the 3,621 people tallied in the 2021 Census. This figure builds upon AreaSearch's calculation of 3,880 residents derived from the ABS ERP figures released in June 2025, along with 62 validated new addresses confirmed following the Census date. With these numbers, the population density reaches 2,383 persons per square kilometer, placing the community in the top quartile of locations evaluated nationwide by AreaSearch.
Furthermore, the 7.3% expansion recorded in the suburb of Parramatta Park outpaced the broader SA3 area (6.9%), establishing it as a local growth standout. Net overseas arrivals served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 92.0% of the recent demographic increase. SA2 geographic projections published by the ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) form the foundation of AreaSearch's modeling. Where specific SA2 locations are omitted or when projecting beyond 2032, models incorporate the 2023 Queensland State Government SA2 releases based on 2021 numbers. Because these state figures omit age cohort breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional distribution weights derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (benchmarked to 2022) across each age bracket. Projections indicate strong expansion placing the suburb of Parramatta Park within the top quartile for non-metropolitan Australia, with aggregated SA2 figures forecasting a net gain of 998 persons to 2041, representing a total rise of 25.6% across the 16-year timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
41 new dwellings have been approved in Parramatta Park over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 2.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 13, 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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Statistical area records from ABS building approval data evaluated by AreaSearch show that Parramatta Park has averaged approximately 8 residential development permits annually, generating an estimated total of 41 dwellings over the preceding 5 financial years. In FY-25 to date, 13 approvals have been logged. The local market added an average of 2.2 new residents per year per constructed dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, highlighting healthy demand conditions that underpin real estate values, with residential construction costs averaging $612,000 per project. Alongside residential builds, commercial developments registered during the current financial year reached $77.0 million, pointing to robust non-residential activity.
Per capita residential construction in Parramatta Park tracks at approximately 66% of the level observed across Rest of Qld, positioning the locality in the 25th percentile across the country. Such restrained supply limits purchaser availability while reinforcing demand for established stock, with below-average national activity reflecting local maturity and potential development constraints. Recent residential building approvals comprise 17.0% detached dwellings and 83.0% attached dwellings. This emphasis on medium-to-high density housing introduces accessible price points suited for downsizing buyers, property investors, and market entrants, marking a pronounced shift away from the prevailing structure of 36.0% houses as land availability tightens and lifestyle preferences evolve. With around 596 people per approval, the suburb displays the characteristics of a fully established market. Forecasts indicate that Parramatta Park will expand by 993 residents through to 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Should building rates stay at present levels, new supply could lag population growth, which may heighten buyer competition and provide further upward support for dwelling prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 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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Infrastructure investments, major public works, and planning initiatives exert a significant influence on local community development. AreaSearch has pinpointed 53 relevant projects expected to impact the surrounding area, with key initiatives including the Cairns Smart Green Economy Initiative, Far North Private Hospital, Cairns Hospital Expansion Project, and Cairns Hospital Campus Master Plan - Stage 1, alongside the specific works outlined below.
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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.
Barlow Park Upgrade
The Barlow Park Upgrade is a key regional sports infrastructure investment being delivered ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games to host Olympic football matches. The project delivers a new, climate-appropriate shaded western grandstand increasing permanent seating from 1,700 to 5,000, upgraded broadcast lighting, competitor amenities, and improved accessibility across the Cairns Major Events Precinct. Led by the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) and Cairns Regional Council with architects Architectus and HKS, construction is scheduled to commence in late 2026.
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.
2,138 residents of Parramatta Park are employed, from a labour force of 2,312. Unemployment sits at 7.5%, with participation at 67.0%. 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 4,938, 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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Parramatta Park features an educated local labour pool with significant representation in hospitality and tourism sectors, accompanied by a 7.5% unemployment rate according to aggregated statistical area figures from AreaSearch. As of March 2026, employed residents total 2,138, while unemployment sits 3.6% higher than the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, highlighting potential capacity for labour absorption; workforce engagement remains standard, recording a participation rate of 67.0% compared to 64.2% across Regional Qld. Census data recorded 10.3% of the workforce operating from home, though this metric was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions at the time.
Resident employment centers primarily on accommodation & food, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Accommodation & food represents a standout area of economic concentration, commanding a local job share 3.0 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, building trades maintain a smaller footprint, accounting for 5.2% of local workers versus 10.1% across the broader region. Recording 1.1 workers for every resident during the Census, the suburb operates as a net employment destination, providing a higher volume of jobs than resident workers and drawing commuters from neighboring districts. ABS and SALM figures compiled across statistical areas by AreaSearch reveal that over the 12-month period, the local workforce contracted by 2.0% alongside a 4.7% drop in employed persons, driving the jobless rate up by 2.7 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Regional Qld recorded a 0.1% rise in employment, a 0.3% increase in the total labour force, and a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce demand across Parramatta Park. Mapped across five and ten-year horizons against the suburb's existing industry distribution, national job growth is projected at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variances by sector. Applying these benchmarks to the local economic profile suggests potential job expansion of 6.6% across five years and 13.6% across ten years (representing an illustrative proportional weighting without factoring in local demographic shifts).
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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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ATO postcode data for financial year 2023 assessed by AreaSearch shows that the suburb of Parramatta Park records personal earnings below national medians, registering a median of $47,272 and an average of $58,793. Across Regional Qld, corresponding income benchmarks stand at a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593. Applying an 11.36% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 generates updated March 2026 figures of roughly $52,642 for median income and $65,472 for average income. In the 2021 Census, household earnings ranked in the 14th percentile, whereas individual income placed higher in the 40th percentile.
The largest single earning bracket includes 29.7% of residents (1,153 people) earning between $800 - 1,499, differing from the region where 31.7% fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category. Affordability pressures remain intense, with remaining disposable income after housing standing at 79.3%, placing the area 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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Census records indicate that the residential landscape in Parramatta Park consists of 36.2% houses and 63.9% other dwellings (encompassing apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Regional Qld where houses account for 76.4% and alternative dwellings represent 23.6%. Outright home ownership sits at 14.2%, trailing the Regional Qld figure, while 20.9% of properties carry a mortgage and 65.0% are occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage commitments in the suburb were $1,300, and weekly median rents were $290, sitting well below the respective Regional Qld figures of $1,655 and $345.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Parramatta Park remain substantially lower than the Australian benchmark of $1,863, with rental costs tracking well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Parramatta Park counted 1,363 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,462 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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Family households represent 46.7% of dwellings, including 11.4% couples with children, 21.0% couples without children, and 13.3% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 53.3%, comprising lone person households at 42.3% and group households at 10.8%. Average household occupancy sits at 2.1 people, which is lower than the Regional Qld benchmark 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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Higher education qualifications in Parramatta Park exceed broader benchmarks by a wide margin, with 30.8% of residents aged 15+ possessing tertiary degrees compared to 20.6% in Rest of Qld and 21.1% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees represent the largest proportion at 23.6%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications (4.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational qualifications are also widespread, with 38.0% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.4%) and certificates (24.6%). Student participation is substantial across the suburb, with 34.1% of the population actively attending formal educational programs.
This cohort includes 9.4% enrolled in secondary schooling, 6.8% in primary education, and 5.7% undertaking tertiary studies.
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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Public transit infrastructure in Parramatta Park includes 5 active stops served by local bus networks. These facilities connect to 9 separate bus routes, delivering a combined 879 weekly transit trips. Access to public transit is favorable, with residents living an average distance of 331 meters from their closest boarding point. Commuters predominantly travel outward for employment, with private motor vehicles serving as the main travel method at 72%, alongside 12% walking and 8% cycling. Vehicle ownership averages 0.8 per dwelling, trailing regional levels, while 10.3% of workers reported working from home during the 2021 Census amid prevailing COVID-19 circumstances.
Across the entire network, transport schedules provide an average of 125 daily trips, which translates to roughly 175 services per stop each week.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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 Parramatta Park align closely with Australian benchmarks based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and long-term illness rates, demonstrating typical condition frequencies across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance participation is moderate, covering roughly 50% of residents (~1,961 people) compared to the nationwide benchmark of 55.7%. Mental health concerns and asthma represent the most widespread medical conditions locally, diagnosed in 8.4 and 5.7% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 75.3% reported having no diagnosed chronic medical conditions, surpassing the Regional Qld rate of 67.6%. Health outcomes for individuals under 65 rank above average.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 10.7% of residents (415 people), compared to 20.3% across Regional Qld, and this cohort demonstrates strong health profiles that rank ahead of national elderly benchmarks.
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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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Parramatta Park, where 33.4% of residents speak a language other than English at home and 43.1% were born overseas. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation at 38.8% of the populace. Notably, affiliations categorized as Other show clear overrepresentation, encompassing 2.2% of residents compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld. Examining parental country of birth, the top three declared ancestries in Parramatta Park comprise Other at 22.4% (markedly above the regional figure of 6.9%), English at 20.0% (below the regional level of 29.6%), and Australian at 15.9% (under the regional proportion of 26.5%).
Specific cultural communities also show distinct concentrations relative to regional averages, including Korean heritage at 2.0% (vs 0.2% regionally), Spanish at 0.9% (vs 0.3%), and French at 0.9% (vs 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. 44.9% 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 Parramatta Park are heavily concentrated among childless young adults. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 identify 45.4% of the population within the young to middle aged bracket (25 - 44), compared to 25.5% in Regional Qld, while older residents (65+) comprise 10.7% compared to 20.4% regionally. The median age is estimated at 32 as of August 2026, dropping from 33 at the 2021 Census and sitting 9 years lower than the Regional Qld figure of 41 at that Census (with the nationwide Census median at 38).
Since the Census, the share of young to middle aged adults expanded from 41.3% to an estimated 45.4%. By 2041, this 25 - 44 cohort is projected to see the largest net increase, adding 614 residents (35%) to reach 2,378.
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 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 | Apr 2026 6 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 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 — 62 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,621 at the 2021 Census → 3,885 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 (SAL32279). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.