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Robina has an estimated 28,033 residents, up from 25,659 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,374 people, or 9.3%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years. 191 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 87.0% of that increase. That puts 1,874 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 investigations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, combined with fresh locations verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Robina has an estimated population of 28,033 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 2,374 individuals (9.3%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 25,659 residents. The shift is calculated from the resident population of 28,033, determined by AreaSearch through analysing the latest ERP figures from the ABS (June 2025) along with 191 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. This size of population results in a density of 1,873 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical ratio observed across Australian areas analyzed by AreaSearch.
The 9.3% expansion in the suburb of Robina since the 2021 census was faster than the SA3 area (8.0%) and the Rest of Qld, making it a regional growth leader. Population expansion in the locality was mostly driven by net overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 87.0% of the total demographic gains in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 zone, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 zones lacking this coverage, and for any years after 2032, Queensland State Government projections for SA2 areas, published in 2023 with 2021 data as the base, are used instead. It is worth noting that these state-level projections omit age group breakdowns; consequently, when applied, AreaSearch distributes growth across age brackets using weightings derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, using 2022 data) for each cohort. Based on these anticipated demographic trends, a major population surge is expected, placing the area in the highest quartile of non-metropolitan regions nationwide, with the cohort projected to expand by 7,548 individuals up to 2041 using combined SA2 projections, representing an overall increase of 26.9% over the 16 years.
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469 new dwellings have been approved in Robina over the past five years, an average of 93 a year. That places the area in the 92nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 91 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 4% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 24, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch assessments of ABS building consent statistics distributed from regional data, the suburb of Robina has seen roughly 93 home approvals annually, summing to an estimated 469 dwellings over the previous 5 financial years. During the current financial year of FY-26, 22 consents have been logged. With an average of 4.8 additional occupants per year per built home arriving over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping new supply, which typically drives up values and intensifies buyer competition, while new dwellings carry an average construction value of $555,000, indicating developers are targeting the upscale sector with premium projects.
Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $93.9 million this financial year, showing strong commercial construction activity. Relative to Rest of Qld, the suburb of Robina displays a similar rate of building activity per capita, maintaining a supply-demand balance aligned with adjacent areas, although building rates have risen of late. This level remains below the national benchmark, reflecting the mature character of the area and pointing to potential zoning constraints. Recent residential building consists of 4.0% detached dwellings and 96.0% townhouses or multi-residential units. This preference for higher density provides more affordable pathways to entry and suits downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This is a clear departure from the historical housing stock (which stands at 55.0% houses), showing a lack of vacant land for new estates and reflecting evolving lifestyles alongside a requirement for more varied, economical housing choices. Having approximately 198 individuals for each home approval, the suburb of Robina exhibits the hallmarks of a developing locality. Moving forward, the suburb of Robina is projected to add 7,548 occupants by 2041 (starting from the most recent quarterly calculation by AreaSearch). Should the current pace of construction persist, the volume of housing might lag behind population expansion, potentially elevating competition among purchasers and supporting upward price trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 23 current infrastructure and development projects inside Robina, worth an estimated $4.48 billion. A further 118 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $31.4 billion. 40 are already under construction and 48 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and sports & recreation. 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 infrastructure projects, major works, and municipal planning strategies have a major impact on local performance. In total, AreaSearch has identified 52 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include the Robina Private Hospital Expansion, Robina Quarter, Cienna Varsity Ridge, and the Gold Coast Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit, with the following list detailing the most significant ones.
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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.
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.
Village Yard Christian School
A low-fee, independent Christian school for Prep to Year 8 (eventually Year 12), expanding on the existing Village Yard Christian Early Learning centre at Mudgeeraba on the Gold Coast. The $50 million campus, designed by Burling Brown Architects, will pioneer Australia's first 'dual-shift' model, running two learning sessions each day from the same facilities to keep fees low while lifting teacher pay. The school has recently received official accreditation from the Queensland Non-State Schools Accreditation Board and is on track to open in 2027, subject to further approvals.Nearly 1,000 families representing 1,500 students have registered interest. The AI-influenced, technology-led curriculum blends experiential, farm-to-table and outdoor environmental learning underpinned by a biblical worldview, as an outreach of Hillcrest Christian College and Queensland Baptists.
Greenheart Community Parklands
Greenheart is a transformational 257-hectare regional parkland across Merrimac and Robina, six times the size of Broadwater Parklands. While Stage 1 (Greenheart Robina Parklands) opened in April 2025, the broader master plan is currently in the concept design phase for eight distinct precincts. These include a Discovery Hub with a visitor center and cafe, an Event Quarter for crowds up to 50000, a major Sports Precinct with 11 fields, and extensive wetland restoration and wildlife corridors to be delivered over a 10-15 year horizon.
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.
Robina Hospital Emergency Department Expansion
A $16.5 million expansion of the Robina Hospital Emergency Department that added 20 new treatment spaces, increasing total capacity to 66 spaces. The project focused on treating less acute cases to reduce wait times and improve patient flow, allowing for approximately 120 patients to be seen daily. Key features include upgraded staff workstations and a relocated Transfer Unit. Following the ED expansion, further triage and Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) transfer area upgrades were initiated in late 2024 to further streamline emergency care.
Gold Coast Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit
The $122.7 million 40-bed Gold Coast Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit provides specialist mental health rehabilitation services for adults requiring extended inpatient care within a secure environment, with a focus on recovery and independent living.
Robina Home + Life Centre
Robina Home + Life Centre is a large format retail centre featuring approximately 14,770sqm of retail space with 13 retailers focused on home and lifestyle products, including Bedshed, DecoRug, Early Settler Furniture, Elephant Grounds cafe, Forty Winks, James Lane, Kitchen Connection, Nick Scali, Officeworks, Petstock, Supercheap Auto, The Good Guys, and The Reject Shop. It includes 315 car parks and was originally developed by QIC. The centre was sold to Primewest (now part of Centuria) in 2021 for $66 million and remains operational with recent leasing activity in 2024.
15,753 residents of Robina are employed, from a labour force of 16,135. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 67.7%. 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. 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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Robina boasts a highly skilled labor force with strong representation across key service industries, reporting an unemployment rate of 2.4% and an estimated employment growth of 3.4% during the previous year according to AreaSearch aggregated statistical area data. By March 2026, the number of working residents stood at 15,753, with an unemployment rate that was 1.5% lower than the Regional Qld average of 3.9%, while workforce participation remained relatively typical at 67.7% versus 64.3% for the broader region. Census survey results indicated that 17.1% of residents worked from home, a figure that should be contextualized with the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdown periods.
The top industries employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The workforce displays a prominent concentration in professional & technical services, with a share of employment that is 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, agricultural, forestry & fishing enterprises are poorly represented, employing a mere 0.3% of the workforce in the suburb of Robina compared to 4.5% in Regional Qld. The ratio of 0.7 employed residents for every local, recorded at the Census, suggests a higher-than-average level of local employment opportunities. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional sectors, over the year ending March 2026, the volume of employed residents rose by 3.4% and the active workforce grew by 3.3%, which kept joblessness relatively flat. Conversely, Regional Qld experienced a tiny 0.1% increase in employment and a 0.3% expansion of the labor force, corresponding to a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth profiles vary widely by sector. Applying these industry weightings directly to the employment profile of the suburb of Robina suggests local employment could expand by 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Robina is $1,758 a week (about $91,000 a year), with median personal income at $772 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,940 a year against an average of $63,403. 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 processing of the latest postcode ATO statistics published for financial year 2023, the suburb of Robina registered a median taxpayer income of $49,940, alongside a mean income of $63,403. These sums are below the nationwide average and compare with figures of $53,146 and $66,593 in Regional Qld. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of roughly $55,613 (median) and $70,606 (average) by March 2026. Census files show that households, families, and individuals all earn modest incomes in the suburb of Robina, falling between the 43rd and 50th percentiles.
Income distributions show the largest group consists of 34.4% of residents (9,643 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring the regional trend where this group accounts for 31.7%. Financial pressure from housing is high, leaving just 80.8% of income after housing costs, placing the area in the 47th percentile, while its SEIFA income metric ranks in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Robina had 9,375 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 55% detached houses and 14% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $540 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 78% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 30.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing types in the suburb of Robina at the time of the latest Census consisted of 54.6% detached houses and 45.3% other options (such as semi-detached homes, units, and alternative dwellings), compared to Regional Qld which had 76.4% detached houses and 23.6% other options. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership in the suburb of Robina matched Regional Qld at 32.6%, with the remaining dwellings split between properties with a mortgage (33.5%) and rental properties (33.9%). The median monthly home loan payment in the locality was significantly higher than the Regional Qld average at $2,000, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $540, compared to Regional Qld averages of $1,655 and $345.
Locally, mortgage obligations in the suburb of Robina exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are much higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Robina counted 9,375 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 10,242 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the bulk of households at 74.5%, consisting of 31.0% couples with children, 29.4% couples without children, and 13.1% single parents. Non-family living situations account for the remaining 25.5% of homes, with single-person households at 20.7% and group homes at 4.9%. The median household size of 2.6 residents is slightly larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.0% of adults in Robina hold a university qualification, including 19.6% with a bachelor degree and 6.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 22.0% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 3,046 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,025 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 educational makeup of the area is distinct for the region, with tertiary graduation rates (29.0% of those aged 15+) exceeding both the Rest of Qld average of 20.6% and the SA4 regional benchmark of 25.4%, highlighting the local focus on tertiary education. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 19.6%, with postgraduate degrees at 6.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational qualifications are also common, with 35.4% of citizens aged 15+ holding a trade certificate, including advanced diplomas (13.4%) and certificates (22.0%). Enrolment in education is quite high, with 30.5% of the local population engaged in study.
This consists of 9.0% attending primary school, 8.1% studying at tertiary institutions, and 7.6% enrolled in secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Robina reaches 92 stops on 35 routes, timetabled for about 3,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit analysis shows 92 transport stops in the suburb of Robina, including a combination of trains and buses. These transit stops are served by 35 different routes, which provide 3,099 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility to transit is good, with local residents living an average of 237 meters from their nearest stop. Because this is a residential district, most commuters travel out of the area, and cars remain the preferred method at 91%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per household. Roughly 17.1% of workers worked from home (2021 Census; potentially influenced by COVID-19 rules).
Service intervals average 442 runs daily across all routes, which equals roughly 33 weekly runs for each individual transit stop.
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71.2% of residents in Robina report no long-term health condition. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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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Residents of the suburb of Robina exhibit favorable health outcomes based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality patterns and the presence of chronic diseases, with low rates of typical medical conditions across both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance coverage is slightly higher than the average SA2 region at approximately 52% of the population (~14,669 people). The most common medical complaints in the locality were arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 7.4% and 7.2% of residents respectively, whereas 71.2% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Working-age citizens are particularly healthy, showing low rates of chronic illness. The area has 19.1% of its population aged 65 and over (5,354 people), which is below the 20.4% recorded in Regional Qld. Seniors in the locality enjoy strong health outcomes, with national health rankings matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
35.1% of Robina residents were born overseas and 18.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.1%) and Australian (21.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Robina has a higher level of cultural diversity than most property markets, with 18.0% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 35.1% born outside Australia. Christianity is the main religion, followed by 49.4% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of the community compared to 0.1% in Regional Qld. Regarding family backgrounds, the three most common ancestries in the suburb of Robina are English at 29.1%, Australian at 21.4% (which is below the regional average of 26.5%), and Other at 9.1%.
Additionally, there are clear differences in the concentration of other groups: New Zealanders are overrepresented at 1.6% of the population (compared to 0.9% regionally), South Australians at 1.0% (compared to 0.5%), and French at 0.7% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Robina is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 29.8% 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 38 years in the suburb of Robina is slightly below the Regional Qld average of 41 and matches the Australian median of 38 years. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 15.5% compared to Regional Qld, while the 55 - 64 bracket is less common at 9.7%. Data since the 2021 Census reveals that the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 13.0% to 15.5% of the total population. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 11.8% to 10.3%, and the 55 to 64 group decreased from 11.2% to 9.7%.
Population projections for 2041 suggest major age shifts in the suburb of Robina. Leading these changes, the 25 to 34 bracket is expected to expand by 48% (2,088 people), rising from 4,345 to 6,434. Conversely, the 15 to 24 cohort will see minimal growth of 4% (142 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Robina
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 23 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 — 191 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (25,659 at the 2021 Census → 28,033 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 (SAL32445). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.