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Red Hill (Brisbane - Qld) has an estimated 6,603 residents, up from 5,834 at the 2021 Census — a change of 769 people, or 13.2%. Growth has averaged 1.9% a year over five years, faster than 81% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 59.0% of that increase. That puts 4,076 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 evaluations of official regional population data and fresh address validations recorded since the Census, the resident count in the suburb of Red Hill (Brisbane - Qld) is projected to be approximately 6,603 in May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 769 individuals (13.2%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 5,834 residents. The estimate builds upon a baseline of 6,601 residents calculated using the June 2025 ABS population release, supplemented by 25 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level translates to 4,075 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest 10% of areas nationwide for density and indicating intense demand for local land.
The growth rate of 13.2% since the 2021 Census outpaced the national benchmark of 9.3% and the broader SA3, positioning the locality as a regional growth leader. The expansion was primarily fueled by international migration, which accounted for approximately 59.0% of the overall gains, though natural increase and interstate migration also made positive contributions. Projections for each SA2 zone utilize 2024 releases based on a 2022 baseline. For areas lacking this data, or for periods extending beyond 2032, projections from the 2023 state government release (using 2021 data) are applied. Because these state-level figures do not specify age brackets, proportional weightings are aligned with the 2023 capital city projections (modeled on 2022 benchmarks) for individual age cohorts. Looking forward, the suburb of Red Hill (Brisbane - Qld) is expected to experience population growth exceeding the national median, with local numbers projected to climb by 1,419 residents by 2041, representing a total expansion of 21.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
53 new dwellings have been approved in Red Hill (Brisbane - Qld) over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That is 1.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 6, well below 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 regional building approvals indicates that approximately 10 new residential properties are approved in the area each year, summing to about 53 homes over the previous 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 6 approvals have been documented. With an average of 11.3 new residents per constructed dwelling joining the local population annually between FY-21 and FY-25, demand is running far ahead of supply, which tends to escalate pricing and buyer competition. New residential builds carry an average value of $1,369,000, showing that builders are focusing on premium, upscale housing.
Additionally, commercial approvals for the current financial year stand at $640,000, pointing to limited commercial building activity. In comparison to the broader Greater Brisbane region, building approvals in this locality are exceptionally quiet, sitting 65.0% below the per-capita average. This limited addition of new housing stock generally underpins the value and demand of existing homes. Local building figures also trail national averages, pointing to the mature state of the suburb and potential regulatory constraints. Furthermore, recent development is comprised entirely of detached houses, preserving the classic family-oriented suburban environment. Developers are building detached dwellings at a higher rate than the current housing mix suggests (which stood at 65.0% during the Census), indicating a sustained preference for houses over higher-density options. The area currently records about 772 residents for every single dwelling approval, highlighting a mature property market. Projections show the resident count rising by 1,417 individuals by 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly estimates. If construction volumes persist at their current pace, supply may fall short of matching this population expansion, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting upward price trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Red Hill (Brisbane - Qld)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Red Hill (Brisbane - Qld). A further 118 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $187.9 billion. 39 are already under construction and 53 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Developments in public works, major construction projects, and zoning plans have a significant impact on neighborhood growth. In total, 16 key projects have been identified as having a likely impact on the locality. Notable developments include the Queensland Egg Board Site Redevelopment, the Brisbane 2032 Games Venue Infrastructure Program, the New Brisbane Stadium (Victoria Park Olympic Stadium), and the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Infrastructure Program.
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Herston Quarter Redevelopment
A $1.1 billion health-focused mixed-use precinct transforming the former Royal Childrens Hospital site. The project integrates the STARS public hospital, a heritage-listed core featuring restored student housing (Lady Lamington Towers), and the Spanish Steps public realm. Ongoing construction includes the Herston Private Hospital and Specialist Suites, alongside planned aged care, retirement living, and up to 695 residential dwellings to create a world-class health and innovation hub.
Queensland Egg Board Site Redevelopment
Adaptive reuse of two commercial buildings for a new vehicle centre for Tesla, including improvements to architectural form and streetscape presence. Key features include glazing, colour and material variations, and rooftop planters.
Paddington Boutique Developments (Ti-Tree & Given Terrace Precinct)
Combined record covering two boutique residential projects in Paddington. Ti-Tree Paddington at 294-298 Given Terrace is a Bureau Proberts-designed development of five luxury apartments. The Brisbane City Council approval has been issued and the project has progressed into construction, with residences now being actively marketed. The second project, The Paddington at 208-220 Given Terrace by P&MV Constructions and Core Property Partners, is an approved mixed-use redevelopment comprising 12 apartments, 31 short-stay suites, restored heritage retail buildings and the new Hanlon Laneway.The project is progressing toward delivery.
Ile Ashgrove
Ile Ashgrove is an approved four-storey mixed-use retail and wellness precinct on the corner of Waterworks Road, Memorial Avenue and Stewart Place within the Ashgrove Village Precinct. The development includes a 1,777.9 square metre full-line supermarket and ground-floor food and drink tenancies, an upper-level gym and office or function space, and a rooftop level with a swimming pool, pool terrace, breakout seating, and two commercial tenancies operating as a bar or food and drink outlet open to the public.The design by ZArchitects features a green wall facade, deep planting at ground level, and an improved pedestrian realm linking to adjacent Memorial Park. Four basement levels provide vehicle parking and bicycle storage. The Brisbane City Council development application, originally lodged in November 2024, was approved in 2025 subject to conditions covering stormwater management, landscaping, biosecurity, and refuse handling.
Oria Spring Hill
Oria Spring Hill is a 143 apartment residential tower at 447 Gregory Terrace, Spring Hill. The project includes 2, 3 and 4 bedroom residences across 16 levels, with shared wellness and recreation amenities including a rooftop pool and terrace, gym, sauna, steam room, pickleball court, cinema, private dining, games room, music room and dog space. The project is led by Keylin Group with CoStruct as builder and is under construction, with completion expected in early 2027.
New Brisbane Stadium (Victoria Park Olympic Stadium)
A world-class 63,000-seat multi-purpose stadium (expandable to 70,000 for events) serving as the center-piece for the Brisbane 2032 Games. The design by COX Architecture, Hassell, and Azusa Sekkei features a 'Queenslander' inspired aesthetic with a floating roof and verandah-style edges. The field is MCG-sized and oriented east-west to accommodate AFL and Cricket legacy uses. As of May 2026, the location near Gilchrist Avenue is finalized, and land tenure has been transferred to GIICA to allow early site preparations to begin from June 1, 2026.
Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Infrastructure Program
A $7.1 billion venue infrastructure program delivered by the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA), funded jointly by the Australian Government ($3.435 billion) and Queensland Government ($3.65 billion). The program covers 17 new and upgraded sporting venues across Queensland, headlined by a new 63,000-seat Brisbane Stadium at Victoria Park, a new National Aquatic Centre at Spring Hill, and a Brisbane Athletes Village at the Showgrounds (led by Lendlease and RNA). Delivery partner Unite32 - a consortium of Laing O'Rourke and AECOM - was appointed in December 2025.Early works for Victoria Park Stadium are set to commence in Q2 2026, with the National Aquatic Centre also entering early contractor involvement. Other venues include Logan and Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centres, Barlow Park (Cairns), Sunshine Coast Stadium, Redland Whitewater Centre, Queensland Tennis Centre, Chandler Sports Precinct, Rockhampton Flatwater Facility, Toowoomba Showgrounds and Brisbane International Shooting Centre.
Quartet Milton
Quartet Milton is a premium 18-storey apartment tower at 33 Manning Street, Milton, delivering approximately 130 curated 2 and 3-bedroom residences designed by Rothelowman with interiors by Cera Stribley. Located 2km from the Brisbane CBD near Milton Station and the Park Road precinct, the building features over 1,000sqm of rooftop amenities including a 25-metre pool, sauna, cold plunge, gym, zen gardens and private dining. Now selling as of May 2026, with construction scheduled to commence Q3 2025 and completion targeted Q4 2027.A separate 30-storey Build-to-Rent DA (Goldfields House, 304 units with 15% affordable housing under Queensland's State Facilitated Development framework) has also been lodged at the same address.
4,428 residents of Red Hill (Brisbane - Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 4,679. Unemployment sits at 5.4%, with participation at 81.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,231, about 79% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The locality is characterized by a highly educated workforce with a strong concentration of professionals, a jobless rate of 5.4%, and an annual employment growth rate estimated at 1.6%. As of March 2026, there are 4,428 employed residents, with the unemployment rate sitting 1.0% above the Greater Brisbane average of 4.3%. The labor participation rate is exceptionally high at 81.6%, compared to 70.4% across the broader capital city. Census records indicate that 31.0% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local workers are professional, scientific & technical services, healthcare & social assistance, and education & training.
The representation in professional and technical fields is particularly pronounced, registering at 1.9 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, manufacturing is underrepresented, employing only 2.4% of the local workforce compared to 6.4% across Greater Brisbane. The heavily residential nature of the suburb means local job availability is modest relative to the resident workforce size. Data indicates that over the 12 months ending March 2026, the count of employed residents rose by 1.6% while the overall labor force grew by 2.3%, pushing the unemployment rate up by 0.6 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Brisbane recorded a 3.2% lift in employment, a 3.4% rise in the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 offer context for future labor demand. These five-year and ten-year forecasts, when applied to the local workforce structure, suggest a potential employment expansion of 7.4% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, assuming local industries align with the projected national expansions of 6.6% and 13.7% respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Red Hill (Brisbane - Qld) is $2,367 a week (about $123,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,121 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,295 a year against an average of $82,411. The average runs 49% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Tax office statistics from the financial year 2023 show a median taxpayer income of $55,295 and an average income of $82,411. These figures rank among the highest nationally, compared to Greater Brisbane averages of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $61,577 for the median and $91,773 for the average. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes all placing in the 86th percentile nationally. Income distribution details show 29.2% of taxpayers (1,928 individuals) earning in the $4000+ bracket, contrasting with the wider metropolitan region where the most common bracket is $1,500 - 2,999 (comprising 33.3% of taxpayers).
Approximately 41.7% of residents earn more than $3,000 weekly, indicating high-income pockets that support local business. Housing costs account for 17.2% of income, and strong earnings place disposable income in the 83rd percentile, with the area ranking in the 9th decile on the SEIFA economic index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Red Hill (Brisbane - Qld) had 2,285 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 65% detached houses and 27% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 47% rented and 20% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $430 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,700 a month, a total housing cost higher than 93% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing landscape at the last Census consisted of 65.1% free-standing houses and 35.0% alternative housing types, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to metro averages of 73.5% and 26.5% respectively. Home ownership stands at 20.2%, with mortgaged properties making up 33.1% and rented dwellings accounting for 46.8%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,700 and weekly rent of $430 both sit above the metropolitan averages of $1,863 and $380. On a national level, mortgage costs are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and typical rents exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Red Hill (Brisbane - Qld) counted 2,285 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,586 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise 60.1% of all local households, with couples with children representing 26.7%, couples without children at 24.8%, and single parent households at 6.2%. Non-family households account for the remaining 39.9%, consisting of single-person households at 28.2% and share houses at 11.8%. The average household size is 2.4 residents, which is slightly below the metropolitan average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
55.0% of adults in Red Hill (Brisbane - Qld) hold a university qualification, including 35.9% with a bachelor degree and 13.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 11.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 82 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,076 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 rates are exceptionally strong, with 55.0% of residents aged 15 and older holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% state-wide and 30.4% nationally. This highlights a highly educated local community. Bachelor degrees are held by 35.9% of the population, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 13.8% and graduate diplomas at 5.3%. Vocational qualifications are held by 20.8% of those aged 15 and older, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.0% and certificates at 11.8%. A significant share of the population is engaged in study, with 32.5% of residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This includes 13.4% in higher education, 7.0% in high schools, and 6.9% in primary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Red Hill (Brisbane - Qld) reaches 41 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 1,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 110 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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The local public transport network features 41 active bus stops. These stops accommodate 12 distinct routes, which combine to support 1,246 weekly passenger trips. Access to transport is highly rated, with the average distance to a stop being 112 meters. As a residential hub, the majority of workers travel out of the area, with private cars being the primary mode of travel at 69%, followed by buses at 14% and walking at 7%. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.2 per home, which sits below the regional average. A high share of 31.0% of workers worked from home, recorded during the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic measures.
Service frequency is steady, averaging 178 daily trips across the routing network, which translates to roughly 30 weekly services for each transit stop.
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74.3% of residents in Red Hill (Brisbane - Qld) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 76% of areas nationally. 2.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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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Local health assessments indicate positive outcomes, with low rates of mortality and chronic illnesses across all age cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, held by approximately 60% of the population (3,952 people), compared to 55.8% across the Greater Brisbane area. Mental health concerns and asthma represent the most frequent diagnoses, affecting 10.5% and 7.5% of the population respectively, while 74.3% of residents reported having no chronic health issues, compared to 69.2% across the wider capital city. Residents under the age of 65 experience better health outcomes than average.
Seniors aged 65 and older represent 9.3% of the community (614 people), which is lower than the metropolitan share of 15.1%. The health status of these older residents is particularly strong, ranking higher nationally than the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Red Hill (Brisbane - Qld) is largely Australian-born, at 77.4% of residents, with 10.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.7%) and Australian (21.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures show above average levels, with 10.9% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 22.6% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 39.6% of residents. The most pronounced religious divergence is in Judaism, which represents 0.1% of the population compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, the three most common heritages reported are English at 27.7%, Australian at 21.1%, and Irish at 12.7%. Some European ancestries show higher concentrations than the regional average, with Scottish heritage at 10.1% of the population (compared to 7.4% regionally), Welsh at 0.8% (compared to 0.5%), and German at 5.2% (compared to 4.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Red Hill (Brisbane - Qld) is 32, younger than 86% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 41.9% 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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The median resident age of 32 years sits below the Greater Brisbane figure of 36 and the national median of 38. The local age distribution features a high share of young adults aged 25 to 34 (24.7%) and a lower share of children aged 5 to 14 (9.4%). The 25 to 34 cohort sits well above the national benchmark of 14.6%. Since 2021, the median age has dropped by 1.0 years to 32, with the 25 to 34 demographic growing from 20.8% to 24.7% of the population. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 14.5% to 12.0% and the 0 to 4 group declined from 4.9% to 3.9%.
Projections for 2041 suggest changing dynamics, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 232 people (29%) to reach 1,025, while the 0 to 4 cohort increases by a minor 6% (15 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Red Hill (Brisbane - Qld)
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 1 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 25 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,834 at the 2021 Census → 6,603 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 (SAL32400). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.