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Runcorn has an estimated 15,927 residents, up from 14,199 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,728 people, or 12.2%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years, faster than 78% of areas nationally. 186 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 76.0% of that increase. That puts 2,399 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 evaluation of ABS demographic updates for the wider region and recently confirmed residential locations from AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Runcorn has a population estimated at 15,927 in May 2026. This represents a gain of 1,728 individuals (12.2%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 14,199 residents. This variation is derived from a resident headcount of 15,922 calculated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ABS ERP data release combined with 186 validated new addresses added post-Census. Such a population size results in a density of 2,398 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quarter of national areas analyzed by AreaSearch.
The 12.2% expansion rate recorded in Runcorn since the 2021 census outpaced the country's average of 9.3% as well as the state metric, making it a regional growth leader. The demographic increase was chiefly fueled by international arrivals, who accounted for roughly 76.0% of the overall population gains in recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch for SA2 divisions. For SA2 territories lacking this information, or for any periods past 2032, projections published by the Queensland State Government in 2023 using 2021 data are substituted. Since these state-level figures do not specify age brackets, AreaSearch allocates age cohort growth weightings based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections that used 2022 baseline numbers. Factoring in these demographic transitions, the locality is projected to expand at a rate within the bottom national quartile, adding 258 residents by 2041 under combined SA2 data, which represents an overall growth rate of 1.6% across the 16 years.
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304 new dwellings have been approved in Runcorn over the past five years, an average of 60 a year. That places the area in the 66th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 59 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 42% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 45, broadly in line with 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 research of ABS building approvals allocated from local data, the suburb of Runcorn averages approximately 60 residential approvals annually, amounting to roughly 304 dwellings over the previous 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 42 approvals have been recorded. With historical data from FY-21 to FY-25 showing 3.5 new residents per year moving in for each finished dwelling, demand is outstripping new additions, a trend that typically drives up prices and intensifies buyer rivalry. New dwellings average a construction value of $463,000, which indicates builders are focusing on upscale buyers with premium properties.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals valued at $11.8 million have been registered during this financial year, showing ongoing commercial investment. Recent residential construction comprises 42.0% single-family detached homes and 58.0% multi-unit attached dwellings. The preference for higher density housing options provides cheaper entry points and appeals to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This is a marked departure from the existing housing stock in the suburb of Runcorn, which is currently 69.0% detached houses, demonstrating a shortage of vacant residential land alongside changing lifestyle demands and the necessity for more varied, economical housing choices. The ratio of about 438 people for each approved dwelling points to a mature property market. Long-term demographic projections indicate that the suburb of Runcorn will add 253 residents by 2041, relative to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. At the current pace of building activity, the supply of housing is expected to keep pace with demand, creating a favorable purchasing environment for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current estimates.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Runcorn, worth an estimated $128 million. A further 114 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $35.2 billion. 21 are already under construction and 43 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, major works, and urban planning decisions are key factors influencing neighborhood development. AreaSearch has tracked 34 projects that are expected to impact the local community. Important projects include the Holmview Estate Development, the new administration, library and learning facilities at Kuraby Special School, the development site at Eight Mile Plains, and upgrades to Runcorn State School, with details on the most relevant works provided below.
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Kuraby Special School New Administration, Library and Learning Centre
The Queensland Department of Education is progressing planning for a new two storey administration and library building and a three storey learning centre containing 10 classrooms at Kuraby Special School. The project also includes a temporary learning centre during construction, demolition of existing buildings, relocation of modular buildings, new drop off and pick up facilities, bus and grounds care sheds, temporary parking, covered outdoor areas and landscaping. Community consultation has been completed and the project remains in the planning and approvals phase, with future expansion identified subject to funding.
Eight Mile Plains Development Site
Last remaining major development site in Eight Mile Plains sold for $11 million. The 1.21ha property has development approval for 18-26 houses with potential for subdivision and house-and-land packages. Located 14km from Brisbane CBD in a fast-growing suburb.
Gowan Village Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Comprehensive redevelopment of the Gowan Village local centre. The project features a new two-storey retail building (1,322sqm GFA) housing multiple tenancies and a fast food restaurant, alongside a new single-storey childcare centre (593sqm GFA) accommodating 105 children. The upgrade includes a pedestrian plaza, 68 car parking spaces across open and basement levels, and extensive landscaping to enhance community facilities.
Gowan Village Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment and expansion of the existing Gowan Village local shopping centre including a new three-storey retail building (1,322sqm) with multiple tenancies, a fast food restaurant, expanded car parking, and a new single-storey 105-place childcare centre.
Runcorn State School Facilities Upgrade
Runcorn State School in Sunnybank is undergoing continual facilities upgrades. Works include a new dedicated building for the prep year, air-conditioning of the library, upgraded computer lab facilities, and effective water usage strategies including rainwater tanks and fittings. The school, established in 1901, is a Queensland Department of Education band 8 primary school with 368 students.
Retirement Village & Medical Centre - 161 Underwood Road
Mixed-use development on the northern portion of the Brisbane Islamic Centre site. The project features a 121-bed retirement village (91 independent units, 20 aged care units, and 10 dementia care units), a 250sqm medical centre, and a 75-place childcare centre. Designed by N.G. Sanders Architects.
Runcorn Central
The transformation of the historic former Bradken Foundry site into a sprawling transit-oriented mixed-use neighbourhood comprising 931 new homes, 9500sq m of commercial space, and 20,400sq m of new parklands next to Runcorn train station. Heritage Franklin's Sawmill to be adaptively reused.
Runcorn Central
Transformation of 16.3 hectares of former industrial land, including the historic Franklin's Sawmill, into a mixed-use transit-oriented development. The masterplan features 931 dwellings, commercial and retail spaces, community facilities, and extensive open parklands oriented around the Runcorn train station.
8,955 residents of Runcorn are employed, from a labour force of 9,322. Unemployment sits at 3.9%, with participation at 70.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,366, about 78% 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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A highly educated resident workforce is active across a range of industries, with unemployment sitting at a low 3.9% and job growth estimated at 6.1% over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregated local data. As of March 2026, working residents numbered 8,955, with an unemployment rate 0.4% lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 4.3%, and labor force participation matching the Greater Brisbane level of 70.4%. Census figures show a moderate 15.2% of the local workforce operated from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic lockdowns. The top fields of work for residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food.
The locality displays a strong concentration of workers in transport, postal & warehousing, representing 1.6 times the regional proportion. On the other hand, construction workers make up only 7.3% of the workforce, compared to the regional rate of 9.0%. Because this area is mostly residential, local employment options appear limited when comparing the count of resident workers against the local job base from the Census. Analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, indicates that during the year to March 2026, employment rose by 6.1% and the labour force grew by 4.9%, which led to a 1.1 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.2% and labour force growth of 3.4%, while unemployment increased by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide additional context regarding potential future demand in Runcorn. These projections, which span five and ten-year periods, have been overlaid with local employment data to estimate future growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Runcorn's employment structure, local employment is expected to grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (note that this represents a simple weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections).
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Median household income in Runcorn is $1,742 a week (about $91,000 a year), with median personal income at $737 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,019 a year against an average of $57,291. 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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Aggregated ATO postcode statistics released for the 2023 financial year show that the taxpayers of Runcorn recorded a median income of $46,019 and an average income of $57,291. These amounts are below the national averages and compare to Brisbane metro benchmarks of $58,236 and $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates as of March 2026 are approximately $51,247 for the median and $63,799 for the average. Census records show that overall personal, household, and family earnings are moderate in Runcorn, sitting between the 36th and 49th percentiles.
Income profiling shows that 39.1% of the population, or 6,227 individuals, fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 earning bracket, which is comparable to the wider region where 33.3% are in this range. Residents allocate 16.0% of their earnings to cover housing costs, yet solid income levels keep disposable earnings at the 50th percentile, with the local SEIFA ranking falling in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Runcorn had 4,787 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 69% detached houses and 0% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,600 a month. Rent absorbs 23.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the local housing mix consisted of 69.4% detached houses and 30.5% alternative dwellings like townhouses and apartments, compared to 73.5% detached houses and 26.5% alternative structures across the wider Brisbane metro area. The home ownership rate matched the Brisbane metro level of 27.9%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (33.3%) or occupied by tenants (38.8%). Typical monthly mortgage payments were lower than the Brisbane metro average at $1,600, while the typical weekly rent was recorded at $400, compared to metro figures of $1,863 and $380.
Locally, mortgage obligations are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Runcorn counted 4,787 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,370 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of local households at 76.5%, consisting of couples with children at 37.8%, couples without children at 24.6%, and single parents at 12.2%. The remaining 23.5% are non-family households, which include single-person households at 17.3% and group shared households at 6.2%. The typical household size of 2.9 individuals is higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
37.1% of adults in Runcorn hold a university qualification, including 24.1% with a bachelor degree and 10.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 16.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,450 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,005 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 proportion of residents holding higher education credentials in Runcorn is well above the regional and national baselines, with 37.1% of individuals aged 15+ possessing a university degree, compared to 25.7% throughout QLD and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile prepares the local workforce for professional and technical roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 24.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 10.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational training also represents a significant share, with 29.0% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 12.6% and certificates at 16.4%.
A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 32.1% of residents currently enrolled in an educational institution. This group includes 9.4% attending primary school, 7.2% studying at the tertiary level, and 6.4% enrolled in secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Runcorn reaches 54 stops on 30 routes, timetabled for about 1,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of local transit shows 54 active public transport stops in Runcorn, including both train stations and bus stops. These stops connect to 30 distinct transit routes, which support 1,928 passenger trips weekly. Public transport access is good, with residents living an average of 224 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most workers travel outside the area for employment, with private vehicles remaining the primary commute mode at 81%, followed by buses at 10% and trains at 6%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.4 cars. Around 15.2% of working residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Transit service frequency averages 275 runs per day across all active routes, which represents approximately 35 weekly services for each individual stop.
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78.0% of residents in Runcorn report no long-term health condition. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality statistics and the occurrence of long-term illnesses, health metrics are strong throughout Runcorn, with both younger and older demographics showing low rates of standard medical conditions. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively modest at around 50% of the population, representing approximately 7,949 people, compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical concerns, each affecting 6.0% of the population, while 78.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions at all, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
The working-age population is particularly healthy with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older represent 13.8% of the community, equivalent to 2,197 people, which is below the Greater Brisbane figure of 15.1%. Senior residents enjoy positive health outcomes, with national health benchmarks generally matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
55.7% of Runcorn residents were born overseas and 57.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 94% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (20.2%) and English (14.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The locality stands out nationally for its cultural diversity, with 57.9% of residents using a language other than English at home and 55.7% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 36.5% of the population. A notable variance is seen in the Other category, which accounts for 8.3% of local residents, compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 1.3%. Ancestry data shows that Chinese heritage is the most common at 20.2% of the population, which is higher than the regional benchmark of 3.4%. This is followed by Other at 18.9% (compared to 9.4% regionally) and English ancestry at 14.6% (lower than the regional average of 26.8%).
Other distinct demographic groups include Korean ancestry at 4.6% of the population (compared to 0.5% regionally), Samoan at 1.0% (compared to 0.9% regionally), and Serbian at 0.6% (compared to 0.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Runcorn is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 33.1% 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 makes Runcorn slightly younger than Greater Brisbane at 36 and younger than the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, there is a higher proportion of young adults aged 25 - 34 (19.5%) but a lower share of children aged 5 - 14 (11.4%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age cohort has increased from 3.0% to 4.4% of the population, whereas the 35 to 44 age bracket decreased from 16.4% to 15.4%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic forecasts project major changes.
The 75 to 84 cohort is expected to grow the most, rising by 68% and adding 477 people to reach 1,178. Population aging is set to continue, with residents aged 65 and older accounting for 67% of the projected growth, while the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age cohorts are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Runcorn
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 11 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 186 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (14,199 at the 2021 Census → 15,927 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 (SAL32491). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.