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Rosslea has an estimated 2,147 residents, up from 1,903 at the 2021 Census — a change of 244 people, or 12.8%. Growth has averaged 2.6% a year over five years, faster than 80% of areas nationally. Natural increase accounts for 61.0% of that increase. That puts 1,234 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on scrutiny of ABS population updates for the wider region and new address entries validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Rosslea has an estimated population of approximately 2,147 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 244 people (12.8%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 1,903 people. This trend is inferred from the resident population of 2,142, estimated by AreaSearch following analysis of the latest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) and an additional 39 validated new addresses post-Census. Such a population count results in a density of 1,233 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the average across national locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
The 12.8% expansion in the suburb of Rosslea since the 2021 census outpaced the SA4 region (7.1%), as well as the SA3 area, establishing the locality as a regional growth leader. Population expansion was chiefly propelled by natural increase, which accounted for roughly 61.0% of total population growth during recent periods, though all factors including overseas migration and interstate migration made positive contributions. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 territory, published in 2024 with 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 territories lacking this data, and for any years after 2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 projections, published in 2023 utilizing 2021 data, are implemented. These state-level projections lack age group breakdowns; consequently, where used, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Looking at future demographic trends in the suburb of Rosslea, a population rise slightly below the median of regional areas nationwide is anticipated, with the locality projected to grow by 269 persons to 2041 under combined SA2-level projections, representing a total rise of 12.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
76 new dwellings have been approved in Rosslea over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That places the area in the 57th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, 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 AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical areas, Rosslea averages roughly 15 dwellings receiving development approval annually, with an estimated 76 homes approved during the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 9 so far in FY-26. With an average of 3.4 new residents per year arriving for each built dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is falling significantly behind demand, which typically intensifies buyer competition and exerts upward pressure on prices, while new dwellings show an average expected construction cost of $468,000—slightly higher than the regional average—points to a focus on premium developments.
Furthermore, $7.8 million in commercial development approvals have been logged this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality. Compared to Rest of Qld, Rosslea exhibits 85.0% more development activity per person, offering buyers a wider range of options, although construction pace has slowed of late. Recent building activity consists of 81.0% detached houses and 19.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the suburban feel with a focus on detached homes that appeal to buyers seeking space. This new building trend favors detached housing more than existing patterns (33.0% at the Census), showing persistent demand for family residences despite rising density. With approximately 282 people per approval, Rosslea represents a market in transition. Looking ahead, Rosslea is projected to add 264 residents by 2041 (calculated from the latest quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). At current construction rates, new housing supply is expected to easily satisfy demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting expansion beyond current population forecasts.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Rosslea. A further 22 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.16 billion. 9 are already under construction and 5 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Few factors shape local performance as much as changes to regional infrastructure, major works, and urban planning schemes. AreaSearch has identified a total of 5 projects likely to influence the area. Key initiatives include Townsville Connection Road (Stuart Drive), Bowen Road Bridge (Idalia) Duplication, Eden Park Estate, Corcoran Park Netball Courts Upgrade, and Townsville Connection Road (Stuart Drive), University Road to Bowen Road Bridge (Idalia) Upgrade, with the following list highlighting those of greatest relevance.
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Townsville Connection Road (Stuart Drive), Bowen Road Bridge (Idalia) Duplication
Duplication of the Bowen Road Bridge over the Ross River, adjacent to the existing bridge, to increase capacity from two to four lanes. Includes pavement upgrades, lighting, CCTV, and improved pedestrian and bike crossings.
Weststate Private Hospital
A $60 million short-stay private hospital development transforming the heritage-listed former Townsville West State School into specialist consulting suites, with a new five-storey purpose-built hospital next door. The project includes four operating theatres, one procedure room, a HDU/ICU, 19 day beds, 26 overnight rooms, consulting rooms, cafe and 24/7 kitchen. Official project sources indicate construction has commenced and Centuria schedules completion for 2026.
Eden Park Estate
Premium acreage estate in Townsville's Northern Beaches offering large blocks ranging from 2000sqm to over 4000sqm. This master-planned park residential development provides a rural lifestyle combined with modern comfort, featuring town water and fully sewered lots.
Townsville Connection Road (Stuart Drive), University Road to Bowen Road Bridge (Idalia) Upgrade
Upgrade of Townsville Connection Road (Stuart Drive) to dual lanes between University Road and Bowen Road Bridge, including intersection upgrades at Gartrell Drive, Mervyn Crossman Drive/Fairfield Waters Drive, and Kokoda Street. Aims to improve safety, increase capacity, and reduce congestion.
7-Eleven Mundingburra
A retail-led service station development on a brownfield redevelopment site in Mundingburra, Townsville. The project features a 240sqm 7-Eleven Convenience Store and three fuel pumps. It was a project delivered for Spring Projects.
Annandale Christian College Master Plan
The Annandale Christian College Master Plan is a 10-stage expansion plan approved by the College Board in 2022, developed with input from students, parents, staff, and the community. In 2023 the college commenced a Ministerial Infrastructure Designation (MID) application covering all ten stages. Stage 1, approved by Townsville City Council, involves a roof and spectator seating over the existing basketball court, a new maintenance workshop, and a dedicated off-street bus parking and turnaround area, relocated to the south-west corner of the site to allow room for future stages.Proposed completion of Stage 1 was targeted for 2024. As of the most recent update, the college had appointed a new architect to continue developing the master plan and was pursuing Block Grant Authority funding for the next phase.
Townsville Youth Foyer - 87B Fulham Road, Gulliver
Townsville Youth Foyer is a purpose built 40 unit social and affordable housing project on the former Pimlico TAFE site at 87B Fulham Road, Gulliver. It provides self contained one bedroom apartments for young people aged 16 to 25 who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness, with 24/7 onsite support from Mission Australia and a strong focus on education, training and employment pathways to help residents transition to independent living.
Corcoran Park Netball Courts Upgrade
Upgrade of the netball courts at Corcoran Park, including the removal and replacement of existing asphalt courts and lighting with four new concrete courts and lighting that meet Netball Australia standards. Two of the courts also include markings for Pickle Ball, junior netball, and Fast 5 netball. The project also included new turf, landscaping, and seating.
1,182 residents of Rosslea are employed, from a labour force of 1,267. Unemployment sits at 6.7%, with participation at 67.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,780, about 83% 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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Rosslea has a well-educated labor force with strong representation in essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.7%, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, there are 1,182 residents employed, and the unemployment rate is 2.8% higher than Regional Qld's rate of 3.9%, while participation in the workforce is standard (67.8% relative to Regional Qld's 64.3%). Census returns indicate that a low 4.7% of residents worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind. Top employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and education & training.
The locality shows a distinct concentration in public administration & safety, with an employment share 2.2 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, employing none of Rosslea's workforce compared to 4.5% in Regional Qld. The mostly residential area appears to provide few local employment opportunities, as shown by the comparison of Census working population to resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from wider statistical areas, the labor force shrank by 0.4% alongside a 0.6% decline in employment during the year to March 2026, leading to a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. This deviates from Regional Qld, where employment rose by 0.1%, the labor force expanded by 0.3%, and unemployment went up by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future demand in Rosslea. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been matched against the local workforce profile to project growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary considerably by industry. Applying these industry-specific projections to Rosslea's job mix suggests local employment is poised to rise by 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (this represents a simple weighting extrapolation for illustration and excludes local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Rosslea is $1,332 a week (about $69,000 a year), with median personal income at $909 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,950 a year against an average of $69,136. 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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The latest postcode level ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows that incomes in Rosslea are slightly above the national average, with a median of $58,950 and an average of $69,136. This compares to Regional Qld's median income of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $65,647 (median) and $76,990 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census data, personal income is at the 68th percentile ($909 weekly), while household income is at the 22nd percentile.
Distribution data indicates the largest segment consists of 30.7% of residents earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (659 residents), which is similar to the metropolitan region where 31.7% fall into this bracket. Housing affordability pressure is high, with only 82.0% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking in the 21st percentile, and the area's SEIFA income score falls in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Rosslea had 894 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 33% detached houses and 24% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 58% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $275 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 20.6% 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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Dwelling composition in Rosslea at the last Census was 33.3% houses and 66.6% other dwellings (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in Rosslea was lower than the Regional Qld average, standing at 19.0%, with the remaining properties either mortgaged (22.9%) or rented (58.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was lower than the Regional Qld average at $1,517, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $275, compared to Regional Qld averages of $1,655 and $345.
Nationally, Rosslea's mortgage payments are significantly below the Australian average of $1,863, while rent costs are substantially below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Rosslea counted 894 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,009 today, averaging 1.9 people each. 15% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 44% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up the majority at 50.0% of all households, consisting of 14.5% couples with children, 23.4% couples without children, and 11.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 50.0%, with lone person households representing 44.3% and group households making up 5.3% of the total. The median household size of 1.9 people is lower than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.3% of adults in Rosslea hold a university qualification, including 20.7% with a bachelor degree and 4.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 85% of areas nationally. A further 25.2% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The educational profile of the area is distinct regionally, with university qualification rates (28.3% of residents aged 15+) sitting above the SA4 region average of 20.1% and the Rest of Qld average of 20.6%, showcasing the community's focus on tertiary studies. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational and technical skills are also prominent, with 35.4% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (25.2%). Academic enrolment is high, with 28.0% of residents currently undertaking formal education.
This is composed of 8.7% in tertiary programs, 7.1% in primary school, and 6.8% in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Rosslea means driving: households keep an average of 0.9 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport data shows 6 active transit stops operating in Rosslea, offering a mix of bus services. These stops are served by 2 separate routes, providing a total of 93 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is rated as good, with residents living an average of 258 meters from the nearest stop. Being a primarily residential area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary mode of travel at 91%, while 2% of commuters cycle. Vehicle ownership averages 0.9 per household, which is below the regional average.
A relatively low 4.7% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions). Services run at an average frequency of 13 journeys per day across all routes, translating to roughly 15 weekly journeys for each individual transit stop.
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67.9% of residents in Rosslea report no long-term health condition. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.6% 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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Rosslea faces notable health hurdles, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic illness prevalence, with typical health issues somewhat common in both younger and older cohorts, while the rate of private health insurance coverage is high at approximately 55% of the total population (~1,172 people). This compares to 52.5% across Regional Qld. The most common medical diagnoses in the area were mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 11.1 and 7.8% of residents, respectively, while 67.9% of the population reported no medical ailments compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Working-age residents exhibit above average rates of chronic health conditions. Residents aged 65 and over make up 14.3% of the area (307 people), which is lower than the 20.4% representation in Regional Qld. Seniors in the area experience above average health outcomes, with national rankings higher than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Rosslea is largely Australian-born, at 81.2% of residents, with 10.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.7%) and Australian (25.5%). 4.6% 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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Rosslea aligns closely with the broader region's average for cultural diversity, with citizens making up 83.9% of the population, 81.2% of residents born in Australia, and 89.2% using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 50.9% of residents in Rosslea. The most distinct overrepresentation is in the Other category, which comprises 0.9% of the population compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld. Regarding ancestry (parental country of birth), the top three ancestries in Rosslea are English at 26.7% of the population, Australian at 25.5%, and Irish at 8.1%.
There are also distinct variations in other ethnic groups: French is overrepresented at 0.9% of Rosslea (compared to 0.5% regionally), Spanish is at 0.7% (compared to 0.3% regionally), and Russian is at 0.5% (compared to 0.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rosslea is 34, younger than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 38.2% 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 34 years in Rosslea is lower than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national median of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, Rosslea has a larger proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (20.9%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (7.4%). This 25 - 34 concentration is higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 19.0% to 20.9% of the population, while the 0 to 4 group increased from 5.2% to 6.3%.
On the other hand, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 12.4% to 9.8%. By 2041, Rosslea is expected to experience changes in its age structure. The 25 to 34 group is projected to grow by 29% (128 people), increasing to 577 from 448, while the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 cohorts are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Rosslea
8 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 8 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) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 39 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,903 at the 2021 Census → 2,147 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 (SAL32478). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.