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Reedy Creek (Qld) has an estimated 8,001 residents, up from 7,412 at the 2021 Census — a change of 589 people, or 7.9%. Growth has averaged 1.6% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 52.0% of that increase. That puts 1,248 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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Analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, combined with new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, indicates that the suburb of Reedy Creek (Qld) has an estimated population of 8,001 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 589 people (7.9%) compared to the 2021 Census count of 7,412 residents. The adjustment is derived from the resident population of 8,001, which AreaSearch estimated after reviewing the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and incorporating 3 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This population level corresponds to a density ratio of 1,248 persons per square kilometer, surpassing the average recorded across national locations evaluated by AreaSearch. The suburb of Reedy Creek (Qld) experienced a 7.9% growth since the 2021 census, outpacing the SA3 area (6.9%) and positioning it as a regional growth leader. Recent population gains were mainly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 52.0% of total increases, while natural growth and interstate migration also contributed positively to the overall expansion. Projections for each SA2 zone published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline by the ABS and Geoscience Australia are utilized by AreaSearch. For SA2 territories not covered by these datasets, or for periods after 2032, Queensland State Government projections released in 2023 with a 2021 baseline are applied. Because these state-level projections lack breakdowns by age, AreaSearch adjusts cohorts using proportions from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections with a 2022 baseline. Looking at upcoming demographic shifts, the suburb of Reedy Creek (Qld) is projected to experience population expansion exceeding the median for Australia's non-metropolitan zones, with the suburb of Reedy Creek (Qld) adding 1,483 individuals by 2041 under consolidated SA2 forecasts, indicating an overall growth of 18.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
43 new dwellings have been approved in Reedy Creek (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That places the area in the 58th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 1 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 12, 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 AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval statistics distributed from regional data, the suburb of Reedy Creek (Qld) averages approximately 8 annual dwelling approvals, accumulating to an estimated 43 homes during the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 11 approvals have been documented. Since an average of 14.3 incoming residents per year has been supported by each completed home over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, demand is outstripping supply, which generally leads to upward pressure on values and heightened buyer rivalry. New properties are constructed with an average valuation of $812,000, which points to a builder focus on high-end, premium houses.
Conversely, commercial approvals have totaled $196,000 during this financial year, reflecting minimal business-related construction. Relative to the Rest of Qld, the suburb of Reedy Creek (Qld) exhibits significantly subdued residential construction, printing 57.0% below the regional average per capita. This low rate of new supply generally underpins demand and pricing for established residences, even though building volumes have ticked up in recent times. This building rate is likewise below the national baseline, reflecting the mature nature of the locality and hinting at potential planning constraints. Concurrently, all new housing starts have consisted of detached houses, preserving the classic suburban feel characterized by spacious properties that appeal to families. Developers are focusing more on detached dwellings than the pre-existing composition would indicate, which stood at 70.0% at the Census, indicating sustained demand for traditional houses despite wider urban consolidation trends. With about 370 people for each approved dwelling, the suburb of Reedy Creek (Qld) presents as a mature real estate market. Demographic projections show that the suburb of Reedy Creek (Qld) will add 1,483 citizens by 2041, relative to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If current building rates persist, residential supply may struggle to match this growth, potentially intensifying competition among buyers and supporting robust price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Reedy Creek (Qld)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Reedy Creek (Qld), worth an estimated $839 million. A further 140 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $21.6 billion. 35 are already under construction and 53 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities 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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Few elements impact local real estate dynamics as much as changes to regional infrastructure, primary projects, and zoning developments. In total, 4 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a likely impact on this locality. Significant initiatives include the European Train Control System between Beenleigh and Varsity Lakes, the Reedy Creek West Burleigh Projects, Cienna Varsity Ridge, and The Observatory, with the following overview detailing those of greatest significance.
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European Train Control System - Beenleigh to Varsity Lakes
Installation of the European Train Control System (ETCS) digital signalling system between Beenleigh and Varsity Lakes. Construction commenced in February 2025 and includes installation of signalling equipment, balises, radio masts, antennas, technology huts, axle counters and cabling to improve rail safety, capacity, efficiency and reliability. The project is being delivered by the Sequence Alliance comprising the Department of Transport and Main Roads, Queensland Rail and Hitachi Rail.
Reedy Creek West Burleigh Projects
Combined infrastructure proposal by Boral comprising two integrated components: the Reedy Creek Key Resource Area Project for the extraction of up to 1.2 million tonnes per annum of quarry materials, and the West Burleigh Construction Waste and Resource Recovery Project to rehabilitate the existing quarry void. The project recently faced a Queensland Government call-in notice, with 74% of the site earmarked for environmental protection.
Treetops Plaza Redevelopment - Urbia Burleigh Masterplan
The Urbia Burleigh Masterplan is a long-term, $350 million mixed-use transformation of the Treetops District Centre. It features an expansion of the Treetops Plaza shopping centre, commercial office buildings, and a residential precinct totaling approximately 650 apartments across multiple towers up to 20 storeys. The first stage, 'Treetops North' at 9 Classic Way, consists of a 20-storey residential building with 129 luxury apartments and premium amenities. This initial phase has received development approval, with construction preparation ongoing.
Cienna Varsity Ridge
Four-tower master-planned apartment community by Homecorp comprising 546 apartments. Stage One delivered 257 apartments in 2023. Stage Two is under construction, delivering 289 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across 12 and 14-storey towers with resort-style amenities, retail space, landscaped communal areas and additional public parking. Completion is targeted for 2027.
Raba Urban Farm Hub
A community-driven urban farm and education center featuring permanent farmers market facilities, educational programs, community garden beds, indigenous bush tucker cultivation, and sustainable agriculture demonstrations. The project includes a traditional gathering circle, healing spaces, and comprehensive environmental rehabilitation programs.
Ombre Robina
Designed by BDA Architecture, Ombre Robina is an eight-storey mixed-use building comprising 95 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments alongside ground floor retail spaces. Developed by Immerse Projects and built by Greyburn Building Contractors, the project features premium resident amenities including a 20-metre pool, private work-from-home pods, resident lounge, and an off-leash dog area. Construction commenced in mid-2024, with residents expected to move in by May 2026.
Treetops North Precinct
A 20-storey residential tower comprising 123 two- and three-bedroom apartments designed by Ellivo Architects. The development features a two-level podium with gym, day spa, sauna, plunge pool, and residential lounge. Located north of the popular Treetops Shopping Centre and designed to complement the emerging urban village of Burleigh Waters.
Robina Private Hospital Expansion (Stage 2)
A $190 million stage two expansion of Robina Private Hospital on the Gold Coast, designed by HSPC Health Architects for owner Australian Unity and operator Aurora Healthcare Australia. Gold Coast City Council granted full development approval in early 2025 for a nine-storey building delivering 185 mental health, medical rehabilitation and acute surgical beds, seven surgical theatres, mental health group therapy rooms, additional rehabilitation gyms, a ground floor cafe, retail pharmacy, 700 square metres of medical imaging, over 30 doctors consulting suites, and three levels of basement parking.The building targets a 5 star Green Star rating and will occupy a 6,701 square metre site on the corner of Robina Parkway and Bayberry Lane, adjoining the existing 90 bed Robina Private Hospital. Construction was slated to commence in early 2026 and is expected to generate more than 200 building and construction jobs.
4,639 residents of Reedy Creek (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 4,715. Unemployment sits at 1.6%, with participation at 74.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,146, about 77% 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 suburb of Reedy Creek (Qld) boasts a highly trained workforce with strong representation in critical services, a low unemployment rate of 1.6%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.3% over the prior year, based on AreaSearch compilations of local statistical boundaries. In March 2026, there were 4,639 employed local citizens, while the unemployment rate sat 2.3 percentage points below the 3.9% figure recorded in Regional Qld. Furthermore, labor force participation is exceptionally high, standing at 74.5% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census records indicate a moderate 17.1% of working residents performed their duties from home, though the influence of pandemic restrictions should be kept in mind.
The primary employment sectors for local citizens are health care and social assistance, retail trade, and education and training. The locality exhibits a pronounced concentration of professionals and technical specialists, with employment in this category tracking at 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry, and fishing accounts for a minor 0.4% of the local workforce, which is lower than the 4.5% rate seen across Regional Qld. This largely residential area offers few employment opportunities locally, as shown by comparing the count of Census workers against the resident population. Based on AreaSearch analytics of SALM and ABS statistics drawn from regional boundaries, the past 12 months saw job numbers rise by 3.3% alongside a 3.1% expansion in the labor force, which drove the local unemployment rate down by 0.3 percentage points. This performance differs from Regional Qld, where employment rose by 0.1%, the labor force grew by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate increased by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand in the suburb of Reedy Creek (Qld). These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate potential job trends. While the national workforce is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ considerably across individual industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the suburb of Reedy Creek (Qld)'s employment structure yields an estimated local job growth of 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted calculation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized population adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Reedy Creek (Qld) is $2,229 a week (about $116,000 a year), with median personal income at $865 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,875 a year against an average of $64,447. 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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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of the latest postcode-level tax data released by the ATO for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Reedy Creek (Qld) recorded a median income of $50,875 and an average income of $64,447. These figures sit below the national averages and compare with median and average levels of $53,146 and $66,593 in Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, contemporary estimates would suggest figures of roughly $56,654 (median) and $71,768 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows household income placing at the 79th percentile ($2,229 weekly), whereas personal earnings are at the 61st percentile.
Income distribution details reveal 33.1% of the population (2,648 people) are positioned within the $1,500 to $2,999 weekly bracket, matching the wider region where 31.7% fall into this range. The locality displays high levels of wealth, with 34.1% of households earning more than $3,000 weekly, which underpins demand for upscale retail and services. Substantial housing outlays take up 16.6% of income, yet strong household earnings keep disposable income at the 78th percentile, and the local SEIFA income score places it in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Reedy Creek (Qld) had 2,332 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 70% detached houses and 0% apartments. 57% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 87% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.2% 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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The mix of housing in the suburb of Reedy Creek (Qld) at the time of the latest Census consisted of 70.1% standalone houses and 29.9% alternative structures like townhouses and apartments, compared with 76.4% houses and 23.6% other properties in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Reedy Creek (Qld) lagged behind the Regional Qld average, sitting at 24.3%, while the remaining properties were held under a mortgage (57.4%) or occupied by tenants (18.3%). The median monthly home loan payment was significantly above the Regional Qld median at $2,167, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $450, compared to Regional Qld benchmarks of $1,655 and $345.
Across Australia, the suburb of Reedy Creek (Qld)'s mortgage costs are notably higher than the national average of $1,863, while weekly rents are also well above the nationwide average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Reedy Creek (Qld) counted 2,332 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,517 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 48% are couples with children, more than in 92% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 12% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the vast majority of households at 85.1%, comprising couples with children at 47.5%, couples without children at 24.1%, and single parents at 13.1%. The remaining 14.9% consists of non-family households, including lone-person households at 12.4% and group shared homes at 2.1%. The median occupancy size is 3.1 people per household, which is larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.9% of adults in Reedy Creek (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 19.1% with a bachelor degree and 5.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 92% of areas nationally. A further 23.7% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 6,926 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,089 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 academic profile of the suburb of Reedy Creek (Qld) is distinct within the region, with tertiary qualification rates (27.9% of residents aged 15 and over) exceeding the Rest of Qld average of 20.6%, showcasing the local commitment to higher learning. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (5.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 38.0% of citizens aged 15 and over holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (14.3%) and certificates (23.7%). Enrolment in education is remarkably high, with 35.4% of local residents currently participating in formal study.
This consists of 12.2% attending primary schools, 11.6% in high schools, and 5.3% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Reedy Creek (Qld) reaches 22 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 510 services a week. The typical home sits about 340 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of transit options indicates there are 22 active public transport stops operating in the suburb of Reedy Creek (Qld), consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 3 distinct routes, which support a combined total of 505 passenger journeys every week. Accessibility is rated favorably, with residents generally living within 340 meters of a transit point. Because the suburb of Reedy Creek (Qld) is predominantly residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, and private cars remain the primary method of travel at 95%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.8 cars per home, which is above the regional average, while 17.1% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
Transit service frequency averages 72 daily trips across the network, which translates to roughly 22 weekly services for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.6% of residents in Reedy Creek (Qld) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 81% of areas nationally. 3.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.7% 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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Health outcomes for the suburb of Reedy Creek (Qld) show excellent results based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, with a very low occurrence of common medical conditions across all age brackets, while the rate of private health insurance coverage marginally leads the average SA2 area at roughly 53% of the population, representing about 4,219 individuals. The primary medical diagnoses in the area are asthma and mental health concerns, affecting 7.0% and 6.2% of residents respectively, whereas 75.6% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
The suburb of Reedy Creek (Qld) has 11.7% of its population aged 65 and over (936 people), which is lower than the 20.4% proportion in Regional Qld. Health indicators for older residents are strong, with national rankings aligning closely with those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.2% of Reedy Creek (Qld) residents were born overseas and 12.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.3%) and Australian (23.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Reedy Creek (Qld) shows above-average levels of cultural variety, with 12.3% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 28.2% of residents born abroad. The main religious affiliation is Christianity, followed by 54.5% of the local population, compared to 52.2% throughout Regional Qld. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three most common heritages in the suburb of Reedy Creek (Qld) are English at 31.3%, Australian at 23.2%, and Irish at 7.8%. There are also distinct variations in other backgrounds: South Australian ancestry is notably represented at 1.5% of the suburb of Reedy Creek (Qld) compared to 0.5% in the region, New Zealand ancestry stands at 1.3% compared to 0.9%, and Hungarian ancestry represents 0.4% compared to 0.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Reedy Creek (Qld) is 37. 26.3% 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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With a median age of 37 years, the suburb of Reedy Creek (Qld) is notably younger than the Regional Qld average of 41 and closely matches the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Regional Qld average, the 45 to 54 age group is over-represented at 15.9% of the population, whereas residents aged 65 to 74 are under-represented at 6.8%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has increased from 9.2% to 11.5%, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 17.3% to 14.8%. Demographic projections indicate the age structure in the suburb of Reedy Creek (Qld) will change significantly by 2041, with the 25 to 34 cohort showing the strongest growth at 42% by adding 387 residents to total 1,308, while the 15 to 24 group shows a minor change of 0% by adding only 2 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Reedy Creek (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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Jul 2026 last month all 2 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 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 — 3 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,412 at the 2021 Census → 8,001 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 (SAL32414). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.