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Rocky Point (Weipa - Qld) has an estimated 2,345 residents, up from 2,214 at the 2021 Census — a change of 131 people, or 5.9%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 78.0% of that increase. That puts 627 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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Analyzing updates from the ABS for the surrounding region alongside newly verified addresses from AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Rocky Point (Weipa - Qld) has a resident count estimated at 2,345 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 131 people (5.9%) from the 2021 Census, when the head count was 2,214. The adjustment is determined from a resident population of 2,344 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS ERP release from June 2025 and 6 validated new addresses added after the Census. This count translates to a density of 627 persons per square kilometer, which leaves ample physical space per resident and room for potential expansion.
The 5.9% expansion rate of the suburb of Rocky Point (Weipa - Qld) since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA4 region (3.5%) and the SA3 territory, making it a regional leader in growth. The main driver of this expansion was natural increase, which was responsible for 78.0% of the overall population rise in recent times. The suburb of Rocky Point (Weipa - Qld) is utilizing population forecasts from ABS/Geoscience Australia for each SA2 area, with data released in 2024 and using 2022 as the base year. When this data does not cover certain SA2 areas or extends beyond 2032, the projections from the Queensland State Government are used; these were published in 2023 and rely on 2021 data. Because these state-level forecasts lack age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional growth rates derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for corresponding age groups; that dataset was released in 2023 and is anchored to 2022 figures. Demographic analysis indicates that the suburb of Rocky Point (Weipa - Qld) will experience growth slightly below the median rate observed across Australia's regional areas. According to combined SA2-level forecasts, the population of the suburb of Rocky Point (Weipa - Qld) is projected to rise by 77 individuals to reach a total in 2041, which corresponds to a 3.2% increase over the 16 year period.
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30 new dwellings have been approved in Rocky Point (Weipa - Qld) over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That places the area in the 63rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 4, 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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According to research on ABS building approvals distributed across local statistical areas, Rocky Point averages roughly 6 annual dwelling approvals, totaling about 30 building permits over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 4 during the current FY-26. Because an average of 4.5 people relocated to the district for every new home built over those 5 financial years (FY-21 to FY-25), the volume of new supply falls significantly short of resident demand, which typically intensifies buyer competition and drives up prices. Newly constructed houses carry an average value of $941,000, showing that developers are prioritizing high-end, premium projects.
Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $9.8 million this financial year, showing a moderate rate of business-related construction. Per resident, Rocky Point has 16.0% less construction activity than the Rest of Qld, though it places in the 69th percentile of areas evaluated nationwide, indicating a recent rise in building rates. This volume sits below the national benchmark, highlighting the mature state of the local market and hinting at potential zoning or planning constraints. Newly approved builds are composed of 86.0% standalone houses and 14.0% medium-to-high density projects, maintaining the low-density landscape and targeting buyers searching for larger properties. With approximately 195 individuals per approved home, the area displays typical low-density traits. Long-term forecasts indicate Rocky Point will gain 76 residents by 2041, looking at the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If current building rates persist, the supply of new residences will easily satisfy local demand, yielding favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially paving the way for growth that outpaces current demographic predictions.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 62 current infrastructure and development projects close to Rocky Point (Weipa - Qld), worth an estimated $4.26 billion. 19 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, tourism 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. In total, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to affect the immediate area. Major regional initiatives include the Queensland National Land Transport Network Maintenance, the Queensland Energy Roadmap - SuperGrid Infrastructure Program, the Queensland Energy Roadmap 2025, and the Queensland Energy Roadmap 2025, with specific details on the most relevant projects listed below.
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Victoria Parade Units
A three storey community housing complex on Thursday Island providing 16 two bedroom units on a single 2,783 m2 site for Queensland Government staff and community housing tenants. The project was delivered by Hutchinson Builders for the Queensland Department of Housing and Public Works, with a strong focus on Indigenous employment and local procurement, and was completed in 2016.
Thursday Island Affordable Modular Homes
A partnership between the Queensland Government Housing Investment Fund, the Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust and modular builder Oly Homes has delivered eight affordable modular homes on Thursday Island. The project, located on church land at 6 Chester Street and 142 Douglas Street, includes a mix of one and two bedroom homes, studio units and accessible units designed for the local climate and cultural needs. The homes were factory built on the mainland, transported to Thursday Island and installed in around eight months, with tenants moving in from early 2025.
Saila Terrace Townhouses
Masterplanned 20 townhouse development on Waiben (Thursday Island) commissioned by the Torres Strait Regional Authority, with climate responsive house types that follow the steep topography, maximise ocean views, and use robust materials and roof forms suited to remote tropical construction and severe weather.
Cooktown Multi-Purpose Health Service Redevelopment
A $200 million redevelopment of the Cooktown Multipurpose Health Service (CMPHS) to replace the existing 1980s facility with a modern, culturally appropriate hospital serving Cook Shire and surrounding Cape York communities. Delivered by Health Infrastructure Queensland in partnership with Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service under the Crisafulli Government's Hospital Rescue Plan, the redevelopment will expand capacity to up to 24 beds including maternity, isolation, high dependency and short-stay beds. New facilities include an Emergency Department with medical imaging, resuscitation and treatment bays, shell space for future CT scanning, a new operating theatre and procedure room, an adjacent birthing suite to restore maternity services lost in 2022, ambulatory and specialist outpatient services, a culturally appropriate main entry, and a new support services building, alongside partial refurbishment of the existing hospital.Architecture firm BVN was appointed as design consultant in August 2025. Concept design is due by April 2026, schematic design by August 2026, and detailed design by January 2027, with phase one construction set to commence in 2026 and completion expected in the 2029-30 financial year. The project will improve access to care, restore birthing services, and support staff recruitment and retention in Far North Queensland.
Gigers Residential Subdivision
Greenfield residential subdivision at 2 Hope Street, Cooktown, reconfiguring one lot into 12 residential lots under Cook Shire DA/4310 with operational works approval DA/4590. Currently under construction as an elevated cul-de-sac offering lots from 902sqm to 1,756sqm. Supported by the Queensland Government's $1.1 million Residential Activation Fund to deliver trunk infrastructure including water, sewer, underground power, and NBN.
Nhulunbuy Master Plan
A strategic roadmap guiding the redevelopment and renewal of Nhulunbuy as it transitions from a mining town to a sustainable regional hub. The plan translates the Yolngu Traditional Owners' Vision into a framework for future land tenure, essential services, and infrastructure, ensuring long-term liveability post-2029 mine closure.
Bunggulwuy Close Housing Development
A landmark $7 million community-led housing initiative to deliver 11 new two-bedroom units (four duplexes and a triplex) in Nhulunbuy. The homes are designed to meet long-term accommodation needs for essential service providers like St John NT and Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation, and the project includes a strong commitment to Aboriginal employment and training opportunities, supporting the post-mining economic transition of the region.
Gunyangara (Gove Port) Tourism Precinct
A $9.3 million upgrade of marine and land tourism infrastructure at Inverell Bay, Gunyangara, near Nhulunbuy, to support tourism and marine industry growth in East Arnhem as the region diversifies away from mining. Works delivered over three packages included a new 100 metre extended rock groyne, careening facilities for vessel maintenance, a 60 metre detachable floating pontoon, a washdown bay, sealed car park and lighting upgrades, a new entry structure, toilet facilities, and shade and seating at Gove Boat Club.Early works were completed in 2022, with the main $6.9 million construction package running from September 2024 to August 2025. The project achieved 28 percent Aboriginal employment and was officially opened in December 2025. Gove Boat Club now operates the facilities in collaboration with the Ngarrariyal Aboriginal Corporation and Gumatj Corporation.
1,443 residents of Rocky Point (Weipa - Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 1,466. Unemployment sits at 1.6%, with participation at 85.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 4.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,744, about 74% 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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Rocky Point has a highly capable workforce, with a strong focus on industrial and manufacturing sectors, and an unemployment rate of only 1.6% based on aggregated local data. In March 2026, 1,443 local citizens are employed. The jobless rate is 2.3% lower than the 3.9% recorded in Regional Qld, and the proportion of residents participating in the workforce is exceptionally high, standing at 85.0% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a minor 3.0% of the workforce operated from home, though the influence of pandemic-related restrictions should be kept in mind.
The local workforce is heavily concentrated in mining, education & training, and health care & social assistance. Mining shows an exceptionally high concentration, with employment levels 11.4 times the regional average. Conversely, construction is under-represented, employing only 2.8% of the local workforce compared to 10.1% across Regional Qld. Comparing the number of jobs held by residents against local workers at the Census suggests this primarily residential district offers limited local job options. Based on statistical analyses of SALM and ABS figures aggregated from regional datasets, the preceding 12 months saw the workforce contract by 0.9% and total employment drop by 1.1%, leading to a 0.1 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% rise in employment, a 0.3% increase in the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective hiring trends in Rocky Point. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future opportunities. While national jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change differ heavily by industry. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce indicates employment inside Rocky Point would rise by 4.5% over five years and 11.3% over ten years, though this is a simple weighted calculation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population shifts.
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Median household income in Rocky Point (Weipa - Qld) is $3,055 a week (about $159,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,576 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $82,358 a year against an average of $87,211. 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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Rocky Point is positioned among the wealthiest suburbs in the country based on the latest ATO statistics compiled for the 2023 financial year. Taxpayers in this suburb record a median income of $82,358 and an average income of $87,211, which stand well above the respective Regional Qld statistics of $53,146 and $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current figures would be approximately $91,714 (median) and $97,118 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census confirms that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb are high, placing in the 97th to 98th percentiles across the country.
Looking at the brackets, 40.0% of the local population (938 citizens) earn weekly incomes between $1,500 and $2,999, which aligns with regional trends where 31.7% of residents fall into this bracket. High-income earners are highly visible, with 50.4% earning more than $3,000 per week, pointing to substantial financial capability. High housing expenses take up 15.5% of earnings, yet strong salaries keep disposable income in the 96th percentile, and the area's SEIFA ranking for income sits in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Rocky Point (Weipa - Qld) had 622 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 71% detached houses and 3% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 64% rented and 8% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $530 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,063 a month, a total housing cost higher than 97% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 17.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 15.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the local housing mix consisted of 71.2% standalone houses and 28.8% alternative dwellings like townhouses and apartments, compared to Regional Qld where standalone homes made up 76.4% and alternative dwellings accounted for 23.6%. Home ownership rates in the area lagged behind regional figures, standing at 8.1%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with a mortgage (27.8%) or renting tenants (64.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,063, while the median weekly rent was $530, both notably higher than the regional averages of $1,655 and $345.
Nationally, mortgage payments in the suburb exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Rocky Point (Weipa - Qld) counted 622 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 659 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 47% are couples with children, more than in 91% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 17% 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 make up the vast majority of local households at 79.6%, consisting of couples with children at 46.7%, couples without children at 22.8%, and single-parent households at 9.4%. The remaining 20.4% are non-family households, which include single-person households at 17.4% and group shared homes at 3.1%. The median household size of 3.0 individuals exceeds the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.5% of adults in Rocky Point (Weipa - Qld) hold a university qualification, including 14.4% with a bachelor degree and 2.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 42.7% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,196 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 885 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 local community experiences educational gaps, with university completion rates at 19.5%, which is significantly lower than the national benchmark of 30.4%. This points to both an obstacle and a chance to introduce focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 14.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 53.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (42.7%). Enrolment rates in local education are notably strong, with 39.6% of the population currently undertaking formal study.
This student cohort comprises 15.8% in primary schools, 11.9% in high schools, and 3.3% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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Getting around Rocky Point (Weipa - Qld) means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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83.9% of residents in Rocky Point (Weipa - Qld) report no long-term health condition. 1.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.2 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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Rocky Point records positive health trends according to mortality rates and the prevalence of long-term illnesses, with low rates of common health issues observed in both younger and older cohorts. Furthermore, private health insurance uptake is exceptionally high, covering approximately 62% of the local population (1,448 people). This compares to 52.5% across Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues are the most frequent medical conditions identified locally, affecting 5.8% and 4.8% of the population, respectively. However, 83.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
The area has 3.4% of residents aged 65 and over (79 people), which is lower than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health indicators for older residents are particularly positive, with national comparisons outperforming those of the general public.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Rocky Point (Weipa - Qld) is largely Australian-born, at 88.3% of residents, with 12.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (25.2%) and English (22.4%). 12.5% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Rocky Point shows lower levels of cultural diversity compared to national averages, with citizens making up 82.9% of the population, 88.3% of residents born in Australia, and 87.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 45.0% of the local population. However, the most distinct religious concentration is in Hinduism, which represents 1.3% of the community compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld. In terms of parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are Australian at 25.2%, English at 22.4% (which is lower than the regional average of 29.6%), and Other at 15.9% (which is higher than the regional average of 6.9%).
There are also notable differences in other backgrounds, with Australian Aboriginal ancestry representing 12.5% of the population (compared to 3.9% regionally), Maori at 0.8% (compared to 0.8% regionally), and Macedonian at 0.2% (compared to none in the broader region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rocky Point (Weipa - Qld) is 28, younger than 98% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 32.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 28 years in Rocky Point is significantly younger than the Regional Qld median of 41 and the national median of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, there is a higher proportion of children aged 5 to 14 (18.6%) but fewer residents aged 65 to 74 (2.2%). The concentration of 5 to 14 year-olds sits well above the national rate of 12.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 16.4% to 18.2% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 14.3% to 12.3% and the 0 to 4 group declined from 9.6% to 8.1%.
Demographic projections suggest the age distribution will change by 2041, with the 35 to 44 cohort projected to grow by 12%, adding 52 residents to reach 479, while declines are projected for the 45 to 54 and 55 to 64 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Rocky Point (Weipa - Qld)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago 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 May 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 6 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,214 at the 2021 Census → 2,345 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 (SAL32458). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.