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Redbank Plains has an estimated 29,289 residents, up from 24,349 at the 2021 Census — a change of 4,940 people, or 20.3%. Growth has averaged 3.8% a year over five years, faster than 90% of areas nationally. 1,229 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,503 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 ABS population releases for the wider region and recently confirmed locations by AreaSearch following the Census, the estimated population of the suburb of Redbank Plains stands at roughly 29,289 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 4,940 residents (20.3%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 24,349 individuals. This adjustment is calculated from a resident population of 29,057, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ERP statistics from the ABS (June 2025) and an extra 1,229 validated new addresses following the Census date.
This size of population results in a density of 1,502 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio recorded across nationwide areas analysed by AreaSearch. The 20.3% expansion in the suburb of Redbank Plains since the 2021 census was quicker than the national standard (9.3%) and the state level, establishing it as a regional growth leader. Population expansion was driven majorly by natural increase, which made up roughly 39.0% of the total demographic growth in recent times, though all components including interstate and overseas migration remained positive. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 district, published in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For any SA2 districts where this data is missing, and for the years after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 data are used. These state-level forecasts do not include age group distributions; consequently, where they are applied, AreaSearch adjusts age groups proportionally in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, using 2022 data). Assessing future population trends, substantial demographic growth within the top tier of locations studied by AreaSearch is expected, with the suburb of Redbank Plains projected to expand by 7,719 persons to 2041 using combined SA2 projections, representing a total increase of 25.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,566 new dwellings have been approved in Redbank Plains over the past five years, an average of 313 a year. That places the area in the 98th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 11 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 352 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 53% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 429, 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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Based on AreaSearch research of ABS building approvals allocated from regional data, the area has averaged approximately 313 new dwelling approvals annually, with an estimated 1,566 homes authorized over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 394 during the current FY-26. With an average of 3.1 new residents per year for each home constructed over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand outstrips new supply, which commonly drives price appreciation and heightens buyer competition, while new properties are built at an average cost of $411,000—slightly exceeding the regional average—indicating a focus on premium projects.
Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $23.6 million in the current financial year, indicating steady non-residential construction activity. Relative to Greater Brisbane, building activity in the area is slightly elevated (17.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), preserving buyer options while underpinning existing property values. This volume is substantially higher than the national standard, showing strong interest from developers in this locality. Current construction is composed of 53.0% detached houses and 47.0% attached dwellings, displaying a growing blend of attached formats that provide choices across price ranges, from roomy family homes to more affordable compact alternatives. This represents a notable change from historical housing structures (currently 85.0% houses), indicating declining vacant land availability and reacting to changing lifestyle choices and housing affordability considerations. The location registers approximately 71 people per dwelling approval, showing a growing market. Demographic forecasts indicate the area will add 7,487 residents through to 2041 (starting from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current construction trends, new residential supply is expected to comfortably satisfy demand, supporting favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling population growth to exceed current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Redbank Plains
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Redbank Plains, worth an estimated $3.89 billion. A further 94 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $161.2 billion. 39 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local performance is heavily shaped by updates to regional infrastructure, key construction projects, and zoning plans. AreaSearch has identified a total of 29 initiatives that are expected to influence this locality. Primary developments include The Junction Stage 2 - School Road, Six Mile Creek Estate - Stage 5 & 6, South Redbank Plains Urban Release Area, and Eden's Crossing, with details provided below on the most significant ones.
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The Junction Stage 2 - School Road
Stage 2 of The Junction masterplanned community at Redbank Plains comprising 66 residential lots and approval for 106 dwellings including detached homes, dual occupancy and triplex products. Civil works have been completed, lots are titled and the stage has progressed to delivery and home construction.
South Redbank Plains Urban Release Area
Major greenfield growth area in southern Redbank Plains planned as an integrated urban community with residential, retail, commercial, community, open space and transport corridor uses. The broader area is guided by Ipswich City Plan 2025, which commenced on 1 July 2025. Current activity includes private masterplanned communities such as Solara, where house and land packages are selling, and the HQ Hardrock Quarry proposal, a 184 to 186 hectare quarry-to-community concept with residential villages, local centre uses, parks, trails and about half the site retained as open space.HQ remains at concept structure plan and pre-DA/application stage, with quarry completion and staged rehabilitation expected before full conversion.
Eden's Crossing
A 150-hectare masterplanned community by Peet Limited in Redbank Plains, delivering approximately 1,235 residential lots across up to 35 stages. The development includes the Eden's Village retail precinct, extensive parklands, and direct access to the Centenary Highway via Mt Juillerat Drive. Stage 30 lots are actively selling with earthworks confirmed through Stage 30A as of late 2025, and full build-out is planned across stages 30-35.
Town Square Redbank Plains
A state-of-the-art sub-regional shopping destination spanning 6.5 hectares and featuring over 27,000 sqm of retail space. The center was redeveloped and expanded on the former Woolworths site, and is anchored by major retailers including Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, Target, and Australia Post, complemented by more than 60 specialty stores. It features an environmentally-integrated design with an open-air boulevard and five distinct retail precincts, including a dedicated casual dining and lifestyle area, plus over 1,200 car parks and community facilities.
Six Mile Creek Estate - Stages 5 & 6
Master-planned residential estate by Sunnygold International in Collingwood Park. The estate is being delivered over 10 stages with parklands, walking and bicycle paths, recreation facilities and residential lots. Council operational works approvals have included landscaping for Stages 6B and 6C, indicating continued delivery of the later stages.
Redbank Plains Library Enhancement
Enhancement and modernization of the Redbank Plains Library facility to provide improved community services, expanded collection spaces, technology upgrades, and enhanced accessibility for the growing local population.
HQ Community (Hardrock Quarry Redevelopment)
The transformation of a 186-hectare operational hard rock quarry into a major masterplanned residential community. The project is designed to deliver approximately 1,800 homes across eight unique villages, ranging from low-density housing to townhomes and terraces near the future Springfield-Ipswich train line. Approximately 90 hectares (nearly 50% of the site) will be dedicated to public open space, featuring a district park, three local parks, and extensive walking and cycling trails.
Affordable Housing Redbank Plains
A project to deliver 121 new social and affordable homes in Redbank Plains (89 social and 32 affordable). This is a partnership between the Queensland Government, Community Housing Limited, and ANZ to provide a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom homes designed for older Queenslanders looking to downsize, freeing up larger homes for families.
14,374 residents of Redbank Plains are employed, from a labour force of 15,189. Unemployment sits at 5.4%, with participation at 70.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 23,396, about 80% 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 local area has a balanced labor force consisting of white and blue collar workers, with manufacturing and industrial businesses highly visible, an unemployment rate of 5.4%, and 11.7% in estimated job growth over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregations of regional statistics. As of March 2026, 14,374 residents are employed, while the jobless rate is 1.0% higher than the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.3%, and workforce participation matches Greater Brisbane's 70.4%. According to Census details, a minor 9.1% of working residents performed their duties from home, though the effects of COVID-19 lockdown measures should be kept in mind.
The top employment fields among local workers are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. The region shows a particularly high concentration of manufacturing positions, with employment rates at 2.1 times the regional average. In contrast, professional & technical roles are underrepresented at 3.4% compared to the regional average of 8.9%. This largely residential locality appears to offer few employment options within its boundaries, as shown by the comparison of Census working population to resident population. According to AreaSearch examination of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from regional datasets, during the year ending March 2026, employment numbers expanded by 11.7% and the labor force grew by 10.1%, which led to a reduction in the unemployment rate of 1.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.2%, labor force grow by 3.4%, and the unemployment rate rise by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 can provide additional perspective on potential future demand in the area. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year periods, have been mapped to the local employment structure to project growth trends. While national employment is expected to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local employment distribution suggests that employment in the area should rise by 5.9% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighted calculation for illustrative purposes and does not account for local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Redbank Plains is $1,516 a week (about $79,000 a year), with median personal income at $747 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,791 a year against an average of $52,988. 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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Taxpayer income levels in this locality are below the national average according to recent ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers is $49,791 and the average income is $52,988, compared to Greater Brisbane figures of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be roughly $55,447 (median) and $59,007 (average) as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census records, household, family and individual incomes all place in the lower-middle tiers, between the 36th and 38th percentiles.
The data shows the largest group consists of 39.4% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (11,539 residents), matching the metropolitan region where this cohort represents 33.3%. Pressures on housing affordability are significant, with just 79.7% of income remaining, placing in the 31st percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Redbank Plains had 7,481 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 2% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 59% rented and 11% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,473 a month. Rent absorbs 23.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential formats in the area, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 85.3% houses and 14.7% other property types (semi-detached, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Brisbane metro distribution of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Furthermore, home ownership in the area was lower than the Brisbane metro level, standing at 11.0%, with the remaining properties occupied under mortgages (29.8%) or rented (59.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment in this locality was considerably below the Brisbane metro norm at $1,473, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $350, compared to Brisbane metro levels of $1,863 and $380.
Nationally, mortgage costs are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Redbank Plains counted 7,481 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,999 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 19% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up the bulk of the community at 77.1% of all households, consisting of 35.2% couples with children, 19.0% couples without children, and 21.4% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 22.9%, with single-person households representing 19.3% and shared houses making up 3.6% of the total. The median household size of 3.1 individuals is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.1% of adults in Redbank Plains hold a university qualification, including 8.7% with a bachelor degree and 2.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.0% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 4,344 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 967 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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The locality registers low levels of higher education, with university graduation rates (12.1%) sitting well below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This presents a challenge but also an opening for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 8.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational and technical skills are common, with 42.5% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (32.0%). Enrolment in education is relatively high, with 36.5% of local residents actively participating in formal study.
This comprises 14.9% in primary education, 9.8% in secondary education, and 3.7% in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Redbank Plains reaches 63 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 270 services a week. The typical home sits about 420 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.5 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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Analyses of local public transport show 63 active transit stops in operation, consisting of bus services. These locations are connected by 2 separate routes, which combine to offer 269 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility to transit is classified as moderate, with residents generally living 422 meters from their nearest stop. Because it is mainly a residential area, the majority of working residents travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary option at 92%. Average household vehicle ownership is 1.5 per home. A modest 9.1% of residents worked from home (2021 Census; potentially influenced by COVID-19 policies).
Transit services average 38 daily journeys across all local routes, which translates to roughly 4 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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70.7% of residents in Redbank Plains report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 87% of areas nationally. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Public health records indicate considerable challenges in the area, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and the presence of chronic illnesses, which impact both younger and older demographics, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is very low at roughly 48% of the population (~14,117 people). This compares to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues in the locality were asthma and mental health conditions, each affecting 9.9 and 9.9% of the population, respectively, while 70.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
Working-age individuals show higher than average rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 8.6% of the local population (2,518 people), which is below the 15.1% share seen in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among older residents present some difficulties, with national performance metrics generally matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
31.7% of Redbank Plains residents were born overseas and 23.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.5%) and Australian (21.7%). 4.3% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local population displays a higher degree of cultural diversity than most areas, with 23.1% of residents using a non-English language at home and 31.7% born in another country. The leading religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 49.3% of the community. However, the most pronounced difference from typical distributions is in the Other category, which accounts for 1.3% of the population, matching the 1.3% recorded across Greater Brisbane. Regarding parent birthplaces, the largest ancestral lines in the area are English, representing 23.5% of the population, Australian, representing 21.7%, and Other, representing 14.9%, which is higher than the regional average of 9.4%.
Furthermore, there are significant variances in the presence of other cultural groups: Samoan ancestry is highly visible at 6.8% (compared to 0.9% regionally), Maori stands at 3.8% (compared to 1.1%) and New Zealand at 1.4% (compared to 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Redbank Plains is 27, younger than 99% of areas nationally. 34.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 27 years in the area is substantially below the Greater Brisbane average of 36, and much younger than the national median of 38. Compared to the Greater Brisbane baseline, the 5 - 14 demographic is highly represented (17.2% locally), while the 55 - 64 age group is underrepresented (7.1%). The proportion of children aged 5 - 14 is higher than the national average of 12.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 1.5% to 2.6% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort has risen from 13.4% to 14.5%.
Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 19.0% to 17.2% and the 0 to 4 group declined from 10.0% to 8.9%. Looking toward 2041, demographic forecasts project major changes in the age profile. The 45 to 54 group is expected to grow the fastest at 48%, adding 1,364 people to total 4,235. Conversely, the 0 to 4 group is projected to experience minor growth of 7% (191 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Redbank Plains
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 10 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1,229 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (24,349 at the 2021 Census → 29,289 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 (SAL32405). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.