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Rochedale has an estimated 10,771 residents, up from 7,633 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,138 people, or 41.1%. Growth has averaged 8.7% a year over five years, faster than 96% of areas nationally. 661 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 55.0% of that increase. That puts 701 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 the evaluation of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, alongside validated address updates tracked by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Rochedale has a calculated population of approximately 10,771 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 3,138 people (41.1%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 7,633 people. The adjustment is derived from a resident headcount of 10,491, projected by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus 661 validated new addresses registered since the Census. This count translates to a density of 700 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical benchmarks across AreaSearch analysed zones.
The 41.1% expansion rate of the suburb of Rochedale since the 2021 census outpaced the national average (9.3%) and state trends, placing it among the leading growth areas in the territory. This population rise was chiefly powered by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 55.00000000000001% of the total demographic expansion, though overseas migration and natural growth also registered positive inputs. ABS and Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilised by AreaSearch for each SA2 district. For SA2 territories lacking this coverage, or for periods extending past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 using 2021 baseline data are applied. These state-level figures do not delineate age cohorts; consequently, AreaSearch applies age-based distribution percentages sourced from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (with a 2022 baseline) to each group. Factoring in these expected demographic transitions, the suburb of Rochedale is anticipated to experience exceptional expansion, ranking in the top 10 percent of Australian statistical areas, with a projected increase of 4,623 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2 data, representing an overall rise of 40.3% across the 16 years.
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1,202 new dwellings have been approved in Rochedale over the past five years, an average of 240 a year. That places the area in the 98th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 22 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 228 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 45% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 142, 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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AreaSearch investigations of ABS building permit statistics indicate that Rochedale averaged close to 240 residential approvals annually, accumulating to approximately 1,202 residences over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26131 permits have been logged. Over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, average occupancy reached 3 new residents annually per dwelling, indicating solid demand that bolsters local real estate values. Newly approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $530,000, pointing to developer emphasis on upmarket, premium housing. Furthermore, commercial permits worth $162.6 million have been documented during the current financial year, showing robust local commercial development.
Rochedale exhibits 350.0% higher development activity per resident compared to Greater Brisbane, offering prospective purchasers substantial choice. This volume sits far above the national average, showcasing strong builder interest. New residential starts comprise 45.0% standalone houses and 55.0% attached dwellings. The shift toward higher density offers more attainable entry points for investors, downsizers, and first-time buyers. This represents a distinct departure from current local housing stock, which is 92.0% houses, reflecting a decrease in vacant land, evolving lifestyle preferences, and a demand for more varied, budget-friendly accommodation. Recording approximately 44 people per approved residential permit, Rochedale displays clear signs of an active expansion zone. Demographic models forecast that Rochedale will gain 4,343 residents by 2041, measured from the latest quarterly estimate compiled by AreaSearch. Given current building patterns, the incoming supply of housing is expected to satisfy demand, creating promising opportunities for buyers and potentially facilitating expansion that outstrips current projections.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 16 current infrastructure and development projects inside Rochedale, worth an estimated $2.1 billion. A further 102 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $31.9 billion. 22 are already under construction and 49 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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, planning initiatives, and major developments have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified 31 projects expected to influence the local area. Notable projects include the Shafston College Rochedale Campus and Mixed-Use Development, the Gardner Road Extension, the Rochedale Terrace Masterplan, and the Rochedale Road and Ford Road Stormwater Project, with the principal details of these relevant works listed below.
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Rochedale Terrace Masterplan
$380 million mixed-use masterplan by Kinstone Group designed by Arkhefield. Features 280 apartments across 3 stages, a 7-storey boutique hotel with 75 rooms, retail pavilions, tavern, and a 6000sqm central park serving as the community heart for Rochedale.
Shafston College Rochedale Campus and Mixed-Use Development
A mixed-use knowledge precinct anchored by the relocation of Shafston International College, including 181 residential apartments, a boutique hotel, retail spaces, childcare, and wellness facilities.
Gardner Road Project - Rochedale (Priestdale Road to Underwood Road)
The Gardner Road project will extend Gardner Road to link Priestdale Road with Underwood Road in Rochedale, adding two through lanes in each direction, new signalised intersections at School Road and Priestdale Road, a new bridge over the Bulimba Creek East Tributary with a dedicated fauna crossing, footpaths, a 2.5m shared path, and on-road cycle lanes. Jointly funded by the Queensland Government and Brisbane City Council, with a 47 million dollar boost from the state's Residential Activation Fund toward the 57.4 million dollar project, the extension is designed to unlock 685 new homes in the growing Rochedale area and connect to the Rochedale bus station and park n ride.The design is now complete and the tender process for construction is due to begin in late 2026, with works expected to run through to mid-2028.
Arise at Rochedale
Arise at Rochedale is a master planned greenfield community developed by Pask Group across the highest elevated position in Rochedale, offering panoramic views of the Brisbane skyline. The estate comprises more than 1500 freehold home sites across multiple precincts including Evergreen and The Pinnacle, delivered via a series of walkable neighbourhoods radiating from a central hub. Features include wide tree lined boulevards, parks, cycling and walking paths, and proximity to schools, retail and the M1 motorway.Construction continues across active stages including Evergreen Stage 3B, 3C, 4 and 5, and The Pinnacle Stage 4, with titles progressively released as earthworks, services installation and plan sealing milestones are achieved. The estate is already home to over 800 residents.
Rochedale Town Centre Stage 3
Extension to existing shopping centre at Gardner Road & Miles Platting Road designed by POWE Architects. Includes second supermarket, specialty stores and additional car parking. Final integrated stage of town centre development.
Rochedale Road and Ford Road Stormwater Project
The $14.7 million Rochedale Road and Ford Road Stormwater Project will deliver critical drainage infrastructure for Rochedale, unlocking 600 new homes. It is fully funded by the Queensland Government's Residential Activation Fund to support housing growth in Brisbane.
Citrine Townhomes
Citrine is a 90-home townhome community by Metro Property Development at 311 Gardner Road, Rochedale, 17km south of the Brisbane CBD. The two and three-storey, three and four-bedroom residences are being built by Creation Homes across three stages and include a resort-style pool, yoga lawn and BBQ facilities set amid tropical landscaping. Stage 1 has reached the defects phase with all essential services connected, Stage 2 is nearing completion, and Stage 3 continues to progress, with settlements forecast to run from late 2025 through early 2026.The circa $100 million project also includes a 1.59ha land handback to Brisbane City Council for a rehabilitated nature reserve.
Abronia Apartments
A residential development consisting of five boutique apartment buildings and a cafe within the Arise master-planned community in Rochedale, featuring 194 medium-density units (1-4 bedrooms) with communal amenities including a pool, lawn terrace, co-working space, BBQ area, dining pavilion, gym, and rooftop spaces.
5,731 residents of Rochedale are employed, from a labour force of 5,856. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 73.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 8,644, about 80% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Rochedale is characterised by an educated labor force with a high proportion of professionals, an unemployment rate of only 2.1%, and an estimated employment growth rate of 7.2% over the prior year, based on compiled statistical area data. As of March 2026, 5,731 local citizens are employed, with the jobless rate sitting 2.2% below the Greater Brisbane average of 4.3%, while workforce participation is standard at 73.3% versus 70.4% in Greater Brisbane. According to Census records, a moderate 21.1% of working residents performed their jobs from home, although this may reflect pandemic-related restrictions.
Resident employment is primarily centered in health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and retail trade. The local workforce shows a particularly high concentration in professional & technical fields, operating at 1.4 times the regional benchmark. In contrast, public administration & safety is underrepresented at 4.3% compared to the regional average of 7.0%. The mismatch between the Census working population and resident workforce figures suggest that local job opportunities within the area are limited. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions shows that over the 12-month period, total employment expanded by 7.2% while the labor force grew by 7.3%, keeping the unemployment level stable. By comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded a 3.2% rise in employment, a 3.4% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide additional context regarding future demand in Rochedale. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local industry mix to estimate growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry distribution suggests employment for residents could rise by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, representing a basic weighting extrapolation for illustration rather than a localized population forecast.
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Median household income in Rochedale is $2,492 a week (about $130,000 a year), with median personal income at $973 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,179 a year against an average of $77,038. 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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Compiled ATO records for the financial year 2023 show that the suburb of Rochedale recorded a median taxpayer income of $56,179, with the average income reaching $77,038. These figures exceed the national average and compare to Greater Brisbane medians and averages of $58,236 and $72,799. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index expansion of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated figures for March 2026 would be roughly $62,561 for the median and $85,790 for the average. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and individual incomes in Rochedale in the upper brackets, ranging from the 76th to the 90th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution shows that 32.1% of the population, or 3,457 individuals, fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, similar to the wider region where 33.3% of earners occupy this tier. The area displays notable wealth, with 40.0% of earners receiving more than $3,000 weekly, which underpins demand for high-end retail and local services. Ongoing housing costs account for 18.4% of total income, yet strong local earnings keep disposable income in the 87th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 9th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Rochedale had 2,319 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 0% apartments. 55% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $600 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 96% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential dwelling types in Rochedale at the time of the latest Census consisted of 91.6% houses and 8.4% alternative formats such as semi-detached homes, townhouses, and apartments, compared to metro Brisbane where houses made up 73.5% and alternative dwellings comprised 26.5% of the market. Home ownership rates in Rochedale lagged behind the metro Brisbane average, standing at 23.8%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (54.8%) or rented (21.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment was notably higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, coming in at $2,600, while the median weekly rent was $600 compared to the metro average of $380.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Rochedale are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national benchmark of $375.
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Rochedale counted 2,319 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,272 today, averaging 3.3 people each. 57% are couples with children, more than in 98% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 9% 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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Family households represent the vast majority of local households at 87.7%, consisting of 56.5% couples with children, 21.4% couples without children, and 8.7% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 12.3% of the total, with single person households representing 8.9% and group households making up 3.4%. The median household size of 3.3 people is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
56.0% of adults in Rochedale hold a university qualification, including 34.4% with a bachelor degree and 18.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 85% of areas nationally. A further 9.5% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 4,141 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,095 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 in Rochedale is higher than state and national benchmarks, with 56.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% nationwide. This educational profile positions the workforce well for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 34.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 18.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational education accounts for 19.1% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.6% and certificate qualifications at 9.5%. Participation in study is high within the suburb, with 34.0% of residents enrolled in an educational program.
This comprises 12.9% in primary schooling, 7.2% in secondary education, and 6.7% enrolled in higher education.
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Public transport in Rochedale reaches 42 stops on 30 routes, timetabled for about 3,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 360 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 local transit options shows 42 active passenger stops in Rochedale, consisting of bus services. These facilities are served by 30 separate transit routes, which provide a total of 3,594 weekly passenger journeys. Local access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 359 meters from their nearest transit point. The area is mostly residential, meaning most working residents travel out of the suburb for employment, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 86%, followed by bus transit at 11%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.8 cars per home, which is higher than the regional average.
The 2021 Census recorded 21.1% of residents working from home, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules. Transit services average 513 trips daily across all active routes, which equates to approximately 85 weekly services for each individual stop.
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86.6% of residents in Rochedale report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 95% of areas nationally. 2.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Compiled health metrics show strong outcomes for Rochedale residents, based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, which reveal low rates of common illnesses across all age cohorts. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is high, covering approximately 58% of the population, or about 6,218 people. The most frequent health diagnoses among local residents were asthma and mental health conditions, affecting 4.1% and 3.5% of the population. Conversely, 86.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Residents aged 65 and over make up 10.1% of the population (1,087 people), which is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 15.1%.
Senior health metrics are positive, with national comparisons reflecting those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
58.9% of Rochedale residents were born overseas and 64.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 96% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (34.4%) and English (12.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Rochedale ranks among the most multicultural areas nationwide, with 64.2% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 58.9% of the population born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 35.1% of the local population. The most prominent statistical divergence is in Buddhism, which is practiced by 5.8% of the community compared to 2.0% across Greater Brisbane. In terms of parent country of birth, the three largest ancestral cohorts in Rochedale are Chinese at 34.4%, which is higher than the regional average of 3.4%, English at 12.7%, which is lower than the regional average of 26.8%, and Other at 12.2%.
Other notable cultural groups include Korean residents representing 4.6% of the population (compared to 0.5% across the region), Indian residents at 7.3% (compared to 2.0% regionally), and Sri Lankan residents at 0.7% (compared to 0.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rochedale is 34, younger than 86% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 25.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Rochedale has a median age of 34, making it younger than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the national figure of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Rochedale has a higher proportion of residents aged 35 - 44 (22.3%) but fewer residents aged 55 - 64 (7.3%). The concentration of 35 - 44 year-olds is higher than the national average of 14.3%. Since the 2021 Census, the 45 to 54 cohort has increased from 9.9% to 11.5% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort rose from 20.8% to 22.3%.
Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 group fell from 18.1% to 13.3%, and the 0 to 4 age group decreased from 9.2% to 7.0%. Demographic projections for 2041 suggest changes, with the 45 to 54 group expected to see the largest growth of 85%, adding 1,057 residents to reach a total of 2,296, while the 25 to 34 cohort is projected to grow by 7%, adding 105 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Rochedale
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 16 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 — 661 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,633 at the 2021 Census → 10,771 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 (SAL32447). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.