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Pialba has an estimated 4,444 residents, up from 4,151 at the 2021 Census — a change of 293 people, or 7.1%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years. 114 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 84.0% of that increase. That puts 898 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 population of the suburb of Pialba stands at approximately 4,444 residents, based on AreaSearch assessments incorporating broader ABS demographic updates and 114 validated new addresses added post-Census. This represents a 7.1% expansion, or an additional 293 people, compared to the 4,151 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. These figures draw on the latest June 2025 ABS ERP release alongside newly confirmed addresses. Density currently sits at 897 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with broader AreaSearch benchmark averages. Over the previous ten years, the suburb of Pialba has exhibited steady growth with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%, surpassing the broader SA4 territory.
Net interstate migration served as the primary demographic catalyst, accounting for roughly 84.0% of recent population additions. Projections utilised by AreaSearch originate from the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia series using 2022 as the starting baseline across SA2 boundaries. For locations outside this coverage or extending past 2032, models incorporate the Queensland State Government SA2 projections published in 2023 from 2021 figures. Because these state figures omit granular age brackets, AreaSearch applies cohort weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region 2023 release (2022 baseline). Looking toward 2041, the suburb of Pialba is projected to register a net addition of 257 persons across the 16 years, denoting a 5.8% cumulative rise that tracks slightly underneath the national median for regional communities.
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145 new dwellings have been approved in Pialba over the past five years, an average of 29 a year. That places the area in the 67th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 33 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 94% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 51, 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 the suburb averaging roughly 29 residential approvals annually, totaling an estimated 145 homes over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 51 logged to date in FY-25. Over this same span (between FY-21 and FY-25), an influx of 1.9 new residents per approved dwelling indicates a well-aligned balance between supply and demand, fostering market stability. With an average construction value of $383,000 per new home, residential development costs remain below regional benchmarks, supporting entry-level affordability. Concurrently, commercial construction activity shows significant strength, with $38.1 million in commercial building approvals recorded during this financial year.
Per capita residential building volumes in the locality track at approximately 57% of the Rest of Qld level, placing the area in the 84th percentile among nationally tracked locations, supported by recent construction acceleration. Detached dwellings represent 94.0% of recent approvals while medium and high-density options make up 6.0%, reinforcing the low-density neighborhood character favored by buyers prioritizing space. This pronounced focus on standalone housing outpaces the historical baseline of 64.0% at Census, reflecting sustained interest in family-sized properties. Recording approximately 105 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical growth-corridor traits. Projections indicate the locality will welcome an additional 257 residents by 2041, based on recent AreaSearch quarterly modeling. Given existing residential development rates, planned home supply is well positioned to absorb anticipated population growth, maintaining supportive conditions for incoming purchasers and potentially enabling expansion above current baseline forecasts.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Pialba, worth an estimated $564 million. A further 25 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.88 billion. 10 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, tourism and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Major civil works and strategic initiatives play a central role in driving regional performance, with AreaSearch tracking 12 significant infrastructure projects anticipated to impact the surrounding district. Prominent developments include the Hervey Bay Community Hub, The Green Lifestyle Community, Liven Beach Road, along with the Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road and Pialba-Burrum Heads Road Intersection Upgrade.
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Hervey Bay Community Hub
A $108.7 million five-storey civic development revitalising the Pialba city centre. The project features a new 3,650sqm two-level library, a Council Administration Centre, and a Disaster Resilience Centre. It includes community meeting rooms, creative spaces, a large outdoor public plaza for events, and underground parking. As of May 2026, the building structure is complete with the tower crane Hercules removed in February. Works are now focused on internal fit-out, facade cleaning, and 3.6 million dollars in surrounding road and footpath upgrades.The hub is scheduled to open in the second half of 2026.
The Green Hervey Bay
A 47 hectare master planned residential lifestyle community proposed for Dundowran Beach near Hervey Bay. The scheme includes five gated over 55s lifestyle villages, four premium residential estates, an aged care facility, commercial and recreational precincts, clubhouses, medical facilities and green technology features. Council records show active approvals for Stage 1 bulk earthworks and related reconfiguration approvals, with no clear public evidence that full village construction has commenced.
Pialba Supported Accommodation Complex
Queensland Government supported accommodation project providing 26 temporary accommodation places for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Pialba. The project forms part of the 2025-26 Budget housing program and the wider delivery of more than 290 social and community homes across the Wide Bay-Burnett region. Construction is scheduled to commence following planning and procurement.
Radisson Hotel and SunLife Hervey Bay (The Jewel)
Mixed-use proposal in Hervey Bay City Centre comprising a 10-storey Radisson Hotel with 152 rooms, wellness centre, conference facilities, restaurant and bar, alongside a 16-storey over-50s freehold apartment tower branded SunLife with approximately 150 dwellings, and a food and retail precinct. Fraser Coast Regional Council accepted a conditional $5 million tender from HBC Build Australia and is negotiating a development lease agreement. Council retains land ownership until contract conditions are met, and the project must still complete the development application and assessment process.SunLife is actively running expressions of interest ahead of the formal DA lodgement and apartment sales release.
Watson Street Apartment Complex
A proposed five-storey residential apartment complex comprising 56 apartments with 95 car spaces in the heart of Pialba, Hervey Bay. The development site is located in a growing coastal suburb, just one street back from the Esplanade and within walking distance to beaches, shops, and local amenities. The project aims to address the increasing demand for quality residential accommodation in Hervey Bay's expanding market.
HBC Build Australia Mixed-Use Development
A transformative mixed-use precinct in Hervey Bay City Centre featuring a 10-storey Radisson Hotel with 152 rooms and a 16-storey Sunlife over 50s vertical village comprising 150 luxury apartments. The development integrates a wellness centre, high-end retail, and a food precinct, designed to revitalise the Pialba principal activity centre.
Liven Beach Road
Liven Beach Road is an over-50s luxury land lease lifestyle resort community in Urraween, Hervey Bay[cite: 1]. The development features 132 architecturally designed modern homes along with extensive shared resort amenities including a clubhouse, swimming pool, bowling greens, cinema, gym, and pickleball courts[cite: 1].
Pialba Caravan Park Redevelopment
A $10.5 million project to revitalise the Pialba Caravan Park. The upgrade includes replacing underground services, improving internal roads and landscaping, building a new camp kitchen and BBQ area, installing new toilet and shower facilities, and creating a new recreation zone. The project will bring the park up to modern standards and better meet the needs of today's travellers.
1,678 residents of Pialba are employed, from a labour force of 1,763. Unemployment sits at 4.8%, with participation at 45.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,223, about 118% 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 local labor force displays a diverse distribution across professional and vocational roles, underpinned by strong representation in community and essential services, an unemployment rate of 4.8%, and a 5.9% increase in estimated employment over the prior year per AreaSearch aggregations. As of March 2026, working residents total 1,678, while the local jobless rate sits 0.9% above the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld. Labor force participation stands at 45.4%, trailing the Regional Qld benchmark of 64.2%. Census records show that 8.0% of workers operated from home, a metric potentially shaped by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, along with accommodation & food services. Healthcare and social assistance demonstrates exceptional local concentration, capturing a workforce proportion 1.7 times higher than regional benchmarks. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.5% of jobs, compared to the regional figure of 4.5%. A ratio of 0.7 jobs per resident at the Census highlights above-average local employment access within the immediate area. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, employment levels increased by 5.9% and labour force increased by 3.0%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 2.6 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced employment growth of 0.1% and labour force growth of 0.3%, with a 0.1 percentage point rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Pialba. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Pialba's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.8% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
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Median household income in Pialba is $932 a week (about $48,000 a year), with median personal income at $529 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,290 a year against an average of $51,913. 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 compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 reveals a median taxpayer income of $41,290 and an average of $51,913 in the suburb of Pialba, trailing both national standards and the respective Regional Qld figures of $53,146 and $66,593. Incorporating an 11.36% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 elevates current modeled levels to approximately $45,981 (median) and $57,810 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household categories in the 2021 Census, local earnings align between the 1st and 5th percentiles nationally. The largest income group is the $400 - 799 weekly tier, accounting for 33.9% of residents (1,506 people), unlike Regional Qld where the $1,500 - 2,999 band leads at 31.7%.
Household finances remain constrained, with 43.0% surviving on weekly incomes under $800, while housing cost burdens place the area in the 3rd percentile with 79.6% of income left after shelter expenses.
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Pialba had 1,826 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 64% detached houses and 6% apartments. 19% are owned with a mortgage, 43% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $310 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 33.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.2%. 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, residential stock in the area consisted of 64.0% standalone houses and 36.1% attached or multi-unit dwellings, compared to the 76.4% house and 23.6% medium/high-density composition recorded across Regional Qld. Fully owned properties accounted for 38.1% of households, noticeably surpassing regional proportions, while mortgaged homes comprised 18.6% and private rentals represented 43.3%. Median monthly home loan commitments were $1,300, well beneath the Regional Qld standard of $1,655 and the national benchmark of $1,863. Median weekly rents stood at $310, sitting below the $345 figure for Regional Qld and the $375 recorded Australia-wide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Pialba counted 1,826 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,955 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 14% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 37% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 58.5% of local households, consisting of childless couples (28.1%), single-parent arrangements (15.0%), and couples with dependent children (14.3%). Non-family living situations make up 41.5% of homes, dominated by single-person dwellings at 36.9% alongside group households at 4.3%. Average household occupancy sits at 2.1 people, under the Regional Qld figure of 2.5.
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16.4% of adults in Pialba hold a university qualification, including 12.1% with a bachelor degree and 2.9% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 89% of areas nationally. A further 30.3% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,716 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 934 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 metrics show that 16.4% of residents hold university qualifications, falling well below the national level of 30.4% and highlighting scope for further educational development. Bachelor degrees comprise 12.1% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.9% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational education is strongly represented, with 39.7% of the population aged 15+ holding technical credentials, divided between certificates (30.3%) and advanced diplomas (9.4%). Formal study engagement is substantial, with 25.0% of local inhabitants actively enrolled in educational programs. Among those studying, primary school accounts for 9.7%, secondary school represents 7.6%, and 2.9% attend higher education institutions.
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Public transport in Pialba reaches 22 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 350 services a week. The typical home sits about 360 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 0.9 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 the suburb of Pialba features 22 active bus stops distributed across 8 separate transit routes, providing a combined 347 weekly services. Network coverage is favorable, placing residents an average distance of 355 meters from their nearest boarding point. As an established residential community with outward commuting patterns, private vehicle travel accounts for 88% of journeys, while 6% of commuters walk. Household vehicle access averages 0.9 cars per dwelling, lower than regional figures, while 8.0% of the workforce indicated working from home during the 2021 Census under potential pandemic influences.
Transit services run at an average rate of 49 daily trips across the broader network, which equates to roughly 15 scheduled trips each week per individual stop.
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55.1% of residents in Pialba report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 93% of areas nationally. 11.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illness rates and mortality figures reveal considerable health challenges across multiple age groups in the locality, compounded by limited private health insurance coverage at approximately 48% of the community (~2,123 people). This coverage rate falls short of the 52.5% registered in Regional Qld and the Australian average of 55.7%. Prevalent medical diagnoses among locals include arthritis, which affects 12.6% of residents, and mental health conditions, impacting 11.1%, while 55.1% of residents reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Chronic condition rates remain elevated across the working-age demographic.
Furthermore, residents aged 65 and over make up 31.4% of the population (1,395 people), higher than the 20.3% observed regionally, with senior health indicators tracking generally close to nationwide averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Pialba is largely Australian-born, at 79.8% of residents, with 6.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.8%) and Australian (27.2%). 4.4% 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 metrics for the area sit beneath regional benchmarks, with Australian citizens making up 87.1% of the community, 79.8% born domestically, and 93.5% using only English at home. Christianity is the primary faith, accounting for 51.9% of residents. However, the most pronounced relative representation occurs among followers of Judaism, who comprise 0.2% locally versus 0.1% across Regional Qld. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parental birthplaces, English ancestry leads at 31.8%, followed by Australian at 27.2% and Irish at 8.4%. Other notable ancestral representations include German heritage at 5.1% (compared to 4.7% regionally), New Zealand background at 1.0% (versus 0.9%), and Welsh ancestry at 0.7% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Pialba is 50, older than 91% of areas nationally. 19.5% 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 demographic makeup of the suburb of Pialba strongly reflects its appeal as a lifestyle and retirement hub. Older residents aged 65+ account for 31.4% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 20.4% across Regional Qld, whereas young to middle-aged adults aged 25 - 44 represent only 18.9% against a regional share of 25.5%. The estimated median age remains at 50, identical to the 2021 Census figure, sitting 9 years above the Regional Qld median of 41 and higher than the national Census median of 38. Young people aged 0 - 24 have contracted from 24.6% at the Census to an estimated 23.5%.
Notably, the 65 to 74 demographic decreased from 17.0% to an estimated 14.9%, while the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 10.6% to 12.5% without a matching influx of younger residents. Forecasts to 2041 indicate the 65+ age group will register the most substantial increase, adding 228 residents (16%) to reach 1,623, while younger age bands are projected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Pialba
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 | Jun 2026 4 months ago all 7 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 Jun 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 — 114 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,151 at the 2021 Census → 4,444 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 (SAL32307). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.