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Redcliffe (Qld) has an estimated 11,400 residents, up from 10,460 at the 2021 Census — a change of 940 people, or 9.0%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. 292 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 59.0% of that increase. That puts 2,727 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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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the suburb of Redcliffe (Qld)'s population is estimated at around 11,400 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 940 people (9.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,460 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 11,229, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 292 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,727 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. the suburb of Redcliffe (Qld)'s 9.0% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (8.9%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 59.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Looking at population projections moving forward, exceptional growth, placing in the top 10 percent of national areas, is predicted over the period with the area expected to grow by 4,587 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting recording a gain of 38.7% in total over the 16 years.
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458 new dwellings have been approved in Redcliffe (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 91 a year. That places the area in the 77th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 106 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 23% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 363, 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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According to municipal building metrics compiled for the sector, the suburb of Redcliffe (Qld) has averaged approximately 91 residential approvals annually. Across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), this cumulative activity reached 458 dwellings, alongside a further 333 applications filed throughout FY-26. Analysis shows a ratio of 1.4 individuals entering the community yearly for each constructed residence during the prior 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), indicating balanced supply and demand dynamics, while new project construction values average $422,000, which sits slightly above wider regional benchmarks.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have totaled $32.5 million so far this fiscal year, indicating ongoing corporate investments locally. Relative to Greater Brisbane, the suburb of Redcliffe (Qld) registers comparable rates of development per capita, preserving a supply equilibrium consistent with the broader metropolitan area. Newly approved housing units are split between standalone residences at 23.0% and medium-to-high density formats (townhouses and apartments) at 77.0%. This leaning towards compact housing options delivers more entry-level price points, benefiting downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers alike. This represents a distinct shift from the historical inventory profile where standalone houses comprise 52.0% of properties, signaling constraints on greenfield land alongside changes in lifestyle preferences and buyer budgets. Approaching approximately 120 people per dwelling approval, the suburb of Redcliffe (Qld) displays signs of a developing growth area. Long-term outlooks show the suburb of Redcliffe (Qld) gaining 4,416 residents by 2041, extrapolating from current quarterly projections. Should local construction volumes remain at current levels, housing additions risk falling behind demand, which could intensify buyer rivalry and drive upward pressure on values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Redcliffe (Qld)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 22 current infrastructure and development projects inside Redcliffe (Qld), worth an estimated $2.54 billion. A further 118 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $38 billion. 49 are already under construction and 58 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and retail. 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 planning decisions, new construction, and infrastructure projects represent primary drivers of suburban performance. A total of 29 key developments have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the local area. Notable projects include the Bluewater Square Hotel Development, the Brisbane Housing Company Seniors Development, the Bramble Bay Foreshore Restoration Project, and the Redcliffe Picture Palace Heritage Development, with the main initiatives outlined in the list below.
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Suttons Beach Pavilion Redevelopment
A $19.5 million redevelopment of the iconic Suttons Beach site featuring a new two-storey seaside pavilion. The project includes three hospitality tenancies, an elevated event deck, public viewing decks, and extensive landscaping with upgraded public amenities and a Changing Places facility. Designed by lahznimmo architects, the project incorporates repurposed bricks from the original structure and relocates the 1998 rotunda to maintain community heritage. The redevelopment is funded via the SEQ City Deal with contributions from Federal, State, and Council levels.
Suttons Beach Pavilion & Public Space
A $19.5 million redevelopment of the beachfront area into a new, accessible two-storey pavilion. Construction by Kane Constructions commenced in February 2026. The site will feature three hospitality venues, indoor and outdoor dining areas, an elevated event deck, public amenities including a Changing Places facility, and public space upgrades including the relocation of the 1998 rotunda. The project is co-funded by the City of Moreton Bay and the Australian and Queensland governments through the SEQ City Deal Liveability Fund.
Redcliffe Hospital Expansion
Part of the Queensland Government Hospital Rescue Plan, this major expansion delivers at least 210 new overnight beds and a new clinical services building. Key features include upgraded maternity and endoscopy services, additional operating theatres, and refurbished emergency department spaces. A separate $36 million project is simultaneously adding 530 parking spaces across three new levels to the existing multi-storey car park to improve community access.
Redcliffe Picture Palace Heritage Redevelopment
Proposed heritage redevelopment of the former Redcliffe Picture Palace (later the Pier Theatre) site. The approved concept retains and incorporates the historic theatre facade into an approximately 82-apartment mixed-use development with ground-floor retail and food and drink premises, preserving an important local heritage landmark while enabling residential redevelopment.
Bluewater Square Hotel Development
A major redevelopment of the Bluewater Square Shopping Centre involving the construction of a seven-level, 142-room hotel above the existing retail structure. The project features a rooftop bar and restaurant with 360-degree views of Moreton Bay, a 360 sqm function facility, a guest swimming pool, and public art murals on the facade. Following the sale of the centre to Reds Group in late 2025 for 32 million dollars, a new development application (DA/2026/0412) was lodged in January 2026 to modify the existing approval, potentially incorporating residential units alongside the short-term accommodation.
Redcliffe Area Youth Space - Edu Space Expansion
Expansion of the Edu Space program at Redcliffe Area Youth Space with $2 million State Government funding in partnership with City of Moreton Bay. The project will build specialist educational facilities to support vulnerable young people aged 12-16 who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from mainstream education. The Edu Space opened in April 2024 as an accredited special assistance school focusing on trauma-informed education with 4:1 student-teacher ratios. This expansion will add classrooms and capacity to serve more at-risk youth with complex psychosocial, financial, and systemic barriers to learning.
Essence on Sutton
Eight-storey boutique residential development featuring 26 luxury 2, 3 and 4-bedroom apartments with high-quality finishes, open-plan living areas and panoramic Moreton Bay views. Developed/built by Contrast Constructions in collaboration with Crown Properties Queensland (sales & marketing) and CCIG Capital (funding). Construction well underway as of November 2025 with approximately 75-80% of apartments sold off-the-plan. Expected completion early 2026.
Lighthouse Newport
Luxury waterfront residential development comprising approximately 132 apartments, penthouses, garden villas and townhomes. The project is being delivered on a waterfront site within the Newport masterplanned community and includes resort-style facilities such as a pool, resident lounge, gym and landscaped recreation areas. Construction is underway with completion targeted in 2027.
5,010 residents of Redcliffe (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 5,263. Unemployment sits at 4.8%, with participation at 52.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,338, about 108% 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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Local workforce figures show a highly capable labor pool with significant representation in community services, registering an unemployment rate of 4.8% alongside a 4.7% rise in estimated jobs over the past year. Data from March 2026 shows 5,010 employed residents, though the jobless rate is 0.5% higher than the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%, and the participation rate of 52.6% falls significantly below the metropolitan average of 70.4%. Census records show a moderate 16.4% of the working population operated from home, though this figure was influenced by pandemic-related restrictions. The primary employment fields for residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
The local labor market is notably concentrated in health care & social assistance, employing workers at a rate of 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 5.8% of the workforce, compared to 8.9% across Greater Brisbane. A Census ratio of 0.6 workers for every resident indicates local job availability that exceeds standard benchmarks. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, employment levels increased by 4.7% and labour force increased by 5.0%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.3 percentage points. This compares to Greater Brisbane, where employment grew by 3.2%, labour force expanded by 3.4%, and unemployment rose 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within the suburb of Redcliffe (Qld). 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 the suburb of Redcliffe (Qld)'s employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Redcliffe (Qld) is $1,114 a week (about $58,000 a year), with median personal income at $626 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,112 a year against an average of $70,046. 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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Postcode data from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicates local incomes in the suburb of Redcliffe (Qld) skew slightly higher than the national baseline, recording a median income of $52,112 and an average of $70,046. In comparison, Greater Brisbane posted a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current earnings estimates are modeled at approximately $58,032 for the median and $78,003 for the average as of March 2026. According to Census data, household, family, and individual incomes all rank between the 8th and 15th percentiles nationwide.
The largest bracket of local earners is the $400 - 799 weekly range, accounting for 28.9% of residents (3,294 individuals), whereas the metropolitan area is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 group at 33.3%. Budgetary pressures are high, with only 79.2% of incomes remaining after basic housing costs, putting the area in the 6th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Redcliffe (Qld) had 4,846 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 52% detached houses and 38% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 44% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $335 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,610 a month. Rent absorbs 30.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 33.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing stock at the time of the Census consisted of 51.5% standalone houses and 48.5% multi-unit dwellings (including townhouses, units, and other structures), differing from the Brisbane metro layout of 73.5% houses and 26.5% alternative dwellings. Meanwhile, the rate of outright home ownership reached 33.4%, which is notably higher than metropolitan Brisbane, with the remaining tenures split between mortgaged properties at 22.7% and rentals at 43.9%. Median monthly home loan repayments were $1,610, falling well below the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, while weekly rent was recorded at a median of $335 compared to the metropolitan benchmark of $380.
Nationally, local mortgage obligations sit well below the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are also lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Redcliffe (Qld) counted 4,846 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,281 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 15% are couples with children, fewer than in 94% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 40% 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 make up the majority of homes at 56.4%, consisting of couples with children at 15.2%, childless couples at 27.5%, and single parents at 12.7%. Non-family households represent the remaining 43.6%, with sole occupants making up 40.3% and shared houses at 3.3%. The typical household size of 2.0 residents is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.0% of adults in Redcliffe (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 12.5% with a bachelor degree and 3.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.4% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,492 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 983 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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Educational attainment levels show a lower proportion of university graduates at 18.0% compared to the Greater Brisbane rate of 30.5%. Within higher education, bachelor degrees are held by 12.5% of residents, while postgraduate degrees represent 3.4% and graduate diplomas account for 2.1%. Practical and vocational skills are prominent, with 39.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.2% and certificate qualifications at 27.4%. A significant 22.3% of local residents are enrolled in formal study. This comprises 7.4% attending high school, 7.2% in primary school, and 2.7% undertaking tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Redcliffe (Qld) reaches 53 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 1,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. 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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The local transit network consists of 53 active bus stops operating in the area. These locations are served by 7 separate routes, which combine to handle 1,648 weekly passenger trips. Transport links are highly accessible, with residents living an average of 178 meters from a stop. Most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the primary mode at 84%, followed by train travel at 5% and walking at 5%. Registered vehicles average 0.9 per home, which is below the metropolitan average. At the time of the 2021 Census, 16.4% of residents worked from home, which was likely affected by pandemic conditions.
Transit schedules show an average of 235 daily trips across all active routes, which averages out to approximately 31 weekly services per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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55.5% of residents in Redcliffe (Qld) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 87% of areas nationally. 10.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators suggest some local challenges based on mortality and chronic illness rates across multiple age groups, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance coverage is high at roughly 55% of the population (~6,265 people). The most frequent diagnoses among residents are arthritis at 12.2% and mental health conditions at 10.4%, while 55.5% of the population reported no long-term illnesses compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The working-age cohort experiences elevated rates of chronic illnesses. Residents aged 65 and over make up 36.1% of the community (4,115 people), which is significantly higher than the Greater Brisbane level of 15.1%.
Elderly health outcomes show challenges that align closely with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.1% of Redcliffe (Qld) residents were born overseas and 7.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.9%) and Australian (23.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The community has a diverse demographic profile, with 7.1% of residents using a language other than English in their households and 26.1% born outside Australia. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, accounting for 54.1% of the local population, compared to 47.8% recorded across Greater Brisbane. Regarding parent origin, the most prominent ancestry groups are English at 32.9% (exceeding the metropolitan average of 26.8%), Australian at 23.6%, and Irish at 9.6%. Some smaller populations show distinct concentrations relative to the region, including Welsh ancestry at 0.8% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Maori at 1.3% (compared to 1.1%), and New Zealand backgrounds at 1.0% (compared to 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Redcliffe (Qld) is 52, older than 94% of areas nationally. 16.1% 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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A median age of 52 years makes the local population considerably older than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the national median of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented locally at 17.7% compared to regional levels, whereas the 25 - 34 bracket is smaller at 6.8%. This concentration of 65 - 74 residents is also significantly above the national benchmark of 9.4%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort grew from 10.0% to 13.6%, and the 85+ cohort rose from 3.6% to 4.8%, while the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 14.2% to 11.7%.
Projections to 2041 indicate further changes, with the 75 to 84 group expected to expand by 94% (adding 1,452 people to grow from 1,550 to 3,003). Seniors aged 65+ are projected to account for 74% of all population growth, while declines are anticipated in the 35 to 44 and 0 to 4 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Redcliffe (Qld)
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 22 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 — 292 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,460 at the 2021 Census → 11,400 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 (SAL32406). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.