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Russell Island has an estimated 5,464 residents, up from 3,698 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,766 people, or 47.8%. Growth has averaged 9.0% a year over five years, faster than 97% of areas nationally. 231 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 89.0% of that increase. That puts 312 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Russell Island has an estimated population of approximately 5,464 residents, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with post-Census validated address counts. This represents an addition of 1,766 people (47.8%) compared to the 3,698 people documented in the 2021 Census. The updated figure builds upon an estimated resident population of 5,429 derived from the June 2025 ABS ERP release alongside 231 validated new addresses identified post-Census. With a density of 312 persons per square kilometer, the local community enjoys ample physical space and substantial capacity for future expansion.
Outpacing both the wider SA4 region (8.5%) and national benchmarks, the 47.8% expansion recorded on the suburb of Russell Island since the 2021 census establishes it as a regional growth frontrunner, largely propelled by interstate migration which accounted for roughly 89.0% of recent population additions. Demographic projections utilised by AreaSearch draw from the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 series based on 2022 figures, supplemented for missing areas and periods extending past post-2032 by Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2023 using 2021 base data. Because state-level data lacks individual age breakdowns, age-group distributions are calibrated against proportional weightings from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (utilising 2022 benchmarks). Looking ahead, aggregated SA2 modeling indicates the suburb of Russell Island will experience above-median growth relative to national statistical divisions, expanding by 1,028 persons to 2041 and delivering a cumulative increase of 18.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
841 new dwellings have been approved in Russell Island over the past five years, an average of 168 a year. That places the area in the 95th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 31 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 194 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 99% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 325, running ahead of 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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Dwelling approval data from the ABS evaluated by AreaSearch indicates that Russell Island has maintained an annual average of roughly 168 new residential building approvals, accumulating an estimated 841 homes over the past 5 financial years. In FY-25 to date, 325 residential approvals have been documented. With an influx averaging 2 new residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, residential supply matches incoming demand closely, underpinning overall market equilibrium. Furthermore, with an average construction cost of $237,000 per dwelling—tracking below regional averages—new builds provide relatively attainable entry points for buyers.
Non-residential building activity remains subdued, with commercial approvals generating $59,000 this financial year. On a per-capita basis, construction volume on Russell Island exceeds Greater Brisbane by 297.0%, offering substantial purchasing options and tracking well above nationwide figures to underscore strong building sector activity. Single-family detached dwellings comprise 99.0% of recent approvals compared to 1.0% for medium and high-density formats, reinforcing the low-density, space-oriented character that appeals to lifestyle-driven purchasers. Recording approximately 19 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays clear hallmarks of an expanding growth hub. Long-term demographic forecasts project that Russell Island will welcome 993 residents through to 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Provided present construction velocity continues, the upcoming pipeline of residential stock is positioned to absorb projected demand comfortably, creating buyer-friendly conditions and establishing capacity to accommodate population additions beyond current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 88 current infrastructure and development projects close to Russell Island, worth an estimated $36.5 billion. 32 are already under construction and 34 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities. 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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Strategic public works, regional planning, and connectivity initiatives play a pivotal role in shaping community outcomes. At present, no specific major infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch as directly impacting the immediate locality. Broader regional initiatives of potential relevance include the Stapylton-Jacobs Well Road Upgrade, the Redlands Coast Smart and Connected City Strategy, the Cleveland Line Duplication (Park Road to Cleveland), and the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail and Coomera Connector Stage 1 Corridor Upgrades.
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Baya by Villawood Properties
Baya is a boutique masterplanned residential community by Villawood Properties comprising 224 homes delivered across seven stages on elevated bayside land at Redland Bay. The community includes neighbourhood parks, a linear park, environmental corridor, walking and cycling links, landscaped open space and public art. Civil works commenced in 2025, with Stage 1 under construction and Stage 2 preparing for release.
Shoreline Redlands Master-Planned Community
A 279-hectare masterplanned coastal community in southern Redland Bay delivering approximately 3,000 homes for around 10,000 residents. Originally developed by Lendlease, the project was acquired on 29 November 2024 by the Stockland Supalai Residential Communities Partnership (Stockland 50.1%, Supalai 49.9%) as part of a broader $1.3 billion 12-community portfolio deal. More than 700 homes are now completed or under construction. Active precincts include The Reserve and the newly launched Bay Hill bayside land precinct (294 lots).Future plans include a town centre with retail, supermarket, medical and dining, a foreshore park, and a district-level sports facility. The community includes Scenic Shores State School, 2.8km of bay foreshore parkland, and 25% open green space. Won the UDIA Queensland Sustainability Award 2025 for its Mangrove Wetlands project.
Shoreline Master Planned Community
A $2.3 billion masterplanned community at Redland Bay spanning 290 hectares, being delivered by Stockland Supalai Residential Communities Partnership (acquired November 2024). The development will deliver approximately 3,001 residential lots for around 10,000 residents. Key features include a future town centre, 2.8 km of bay frontage, 70 hectares of open space, and the open Scenic Shores State School. Over 700 homes have been completed or are under construction as of mid-2026. New precincts including Bay Hill (294 elevated lots with Moreton Bay views) launched April 2026.The project won the 2025 UDIA Queensland Sustainability Award for its Mangrove Wetlands project. An on-site wastewater treatment plant services the broader Southern Redland Bay catchment of 13,500 equivalent persons.
Marina Redland Bay - Weinam Creek PDA
The Weinam Creek Priority Development Area (PDA) is a staged waterfront redevelopment in Redland Bay delivering expanded marina facilities, a new 3-lane recreational boat ramp (completed November 2024), additional car parking including a planned multi-storey car park, activated foreshore with retail, cafes, restaurants and medical services, and improved ferry terminal access to the Southern Moreton Bay Islands. Stage 1 delivered over 500 new car spaces and a footbridge. Following the expiry of a Memorandum of Understanding with Consolidated Properties Group in December 2025, Redland City Council resolved in February 2026 to transfer land to the Queensland State Government, with Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) now leading detailed design and construction of the multi-storey car park, with construction targeted for mid-2026.The State Government commenced compulsory acquisition of the ferry terminal land in April 2026 to support delivery.
Scenic Shores State School
Scenic Shores State School is a new state-of-the-art primary school located in the semi-rural coastal community of Redland Bay. It opened for Prep to Year 6 students in Term 1, 2024, providing modern facilities including administration building, general learning areas, STEM classroom, food technology classroom, information and resource centre, multi-purpose hall, canteen, oval, multi-purpose court, and amenities.
Stapylton-Jacobs Well Road Upgrade
Planning for the Stapylton-Jacobs Well Road Upgrade is investigating widening the road from two to four lanes, upgraded signalised intersections, more than 3 km of off-road active transport infrastructure and provision for future public transport. TMR has released a planning layout and community consultation closed on 30 September 2024. Preliminary evaluation was expected to be complete in early to mid 2025, while construction remains subject to future funding.
Wayfarer Residences
Wayfarer Residences is a waterfront development in Redland Bay featuring 33 luxurious residences, including 27 apartments and 6 villas, with stunning views of Moreton Bay. It offers premium finishes, communal amenities like a residents lounge and library, and a boutique lifestyle redefining bayside living with contemporary design and premium waterfront positioning.
Redlands Satellite Health Centre (Talwalpin Milbul)
The Redlands Satellite Health Centre, co-named Talwalpin Milbul ('Redland Bay Active' in Jandai), provides community-based healthcare. It features a walk-in Minor Injury and Illness Clinic for non-life-threatening conditions, operating 8am to 10pm daily. The facility also offers appointment-only specialist services including kidney dialysis, cancer day therapy, mental health support, and allied health. Renamed from Satellite Hospital to Health Centre in March 2025 to better reflect its clinical service model.
1,388 residents of Russell Island are employed, from a labour force of 1,739. Unemployment sits at 20.2%, with participation at 34.5%. 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, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 4,828, about 88% 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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Russell Island features a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with the construction sector a particular standout in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of 20.2%, and 4.7% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,388 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 15.9% above Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.3%, showing room for improvement, and workforce participation lags significantly (34.5% compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.1%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 16.4% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction represents an especially prominent local specialization, capturing an employment share 1.7 times greater than regional figures. In contrast, professional & technical occupations are underrepresented locally at 3.3% versus the 8.9% regional average. The balance between resident numbers and Census working population figures indicates that local job generation remains constrained within this predominantly residential enclave. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM metrics shows that in the 12 months to March 2026, a 4.7% rise in employment alongside a 7.3% expansion in the labour pool lifted local unemployment by 2.0 percentage points, compared to Greater Brisbane where employment grew 3.2% and the labour force increased 3.4%, shifting joblessness by 0.1 percentage point. Future workforce trends can be contextualised using national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. While nationwide workforce numbers are anticipated to climb 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, shifting sector performance yields distinct local results. Applying these broader industry trajectories to Russell Island's occupation profile points to local job gains of 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (calculated via simple weighting for reference without incorporating local demographic growth adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Russell Island is $756 a week (about $39,000 a year), with median personal income at $449 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $32,017 a year against an average of $42,557. 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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According to the latest ATO tax statistics for financial year 2023 published by AreaSearch, individual taxpayers in the suburb of Russell Island recorded a median income of $32,017 and an average of $42,557, tracking well beneath national benchmarks as well as Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, modelled figures reach approximately $35,654 for median earnings and $47,391 on average as of March 2026. Across household, family, and personal categories in the 2021 Census, earnings sit entirely between the 0th and 1st percentiles across the country.
A substantial 42.6% of residents (2,327 individuals) fall within the $400 - 799 weekly income bracket, contrasting with the regional dominance of the $1,500 - 2,999 tier at 33.3%. Overall, 54.7% of households take home under $800 weekly, highlighting financial vulnerability, while the 84.9% of income retained post-housing places the area in the 2nd percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Russell Island had 1,760 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 51% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $260 a week and the median mortgage repayment $867 a month. Rent absorbs 34.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The residential landscape of Russell Island is overwhelmingly dominated by standalone houses, which accounted for 99.4% of dwellings at the latest Census, leaving 0.6% in semi-detached, apartment, or other formats, whereas Greater Brisbane recorded 73.5% separate houses alongside 26.5% attached or multi-unit dwellings. Outright ownership reached 50.8%, significantly surpassing broader metropolitan levels, while 22.7% of homes were held under a mortgage and 26.5% were tenanted. Monthly median mortgage commitments sat at $867 compared to the Brisbane metro benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents averaged $260 against $380 regionally. On a national level, mortgage outlays track substantially beneath the Australian median of $1,863, with weekly rent commitments also well below the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Russell Island counted 1,760 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,600 today, averaging 1.9 people each. 10% are couples with children, fewer than in 97% of areas nationally, against 32% couples without children. 40% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 54.2% of all households, encompassing couples without children (31.6%), single parent families (11.2%), and couples with children (10.2%). The remaining 45.8% comprises non-family domestic setups, led by single-person households at 39.9% and group arrangements at 6.0%. Average household occupancy stands at 1.9 people, noticeably lower than the Greater Brisbane standard of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.5% of adults in Russell Island hold a university qualification, including 9.0% with a bachelor degree and 2.0% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 86% of areas nationally. A further 33.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 178 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 928 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment levels on the island reflect distinct characteristics, with tertiary qualification attainment at 12.5% tracking well below the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees comprise the largest higher education cohort at 9.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Conversely, vocational and technical credentials show strong uptake, with 45.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding practical trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (33.6%). An active educational enrolment rate of 20.4% is recorded across the population. Among those studying, 7.1% attend primary school, 6.6% participate in secondary schooling, and 1.7% are enrolled in tertiary education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Russell Island means driving: households keep an average of 0.9 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.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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46.2% of residents in Russell Island report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 92% of areas nationally. 14.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 44.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.3 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality statistics point to pronounced health challenges across all age brackets on Russell Island. Private health insurance coverage remains notably constrained, held by roughly 44% of residents (~2,407 people), compared to 55.8% throughout Greater Brisbane and a nationwide baseline of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnosed ailments locally, impacting 15.5% and 13.5% of the community respectively. Meanwhile, 46.2% of residents report no long-term medical conditions, in contrast to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Elevated chronic illness rates are observed among working-age demographics, while seniors aged 65 and over constitute 40.9% of the population (2,234 people), substantially exceeding Greater Brisbane's 15.0% proportion and facing distinct health management demands in line with broad national cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.3% of Russell Island residents were born overseas and 5.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.3%) and Australian (23.7%). 3.3% 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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Cultural diversity metrics for Russell Island generally mirror regional patterns, with citizens making up 83.2% of the community, Australian-born residents accounting for 73.7%, and 94.4% of households using only English at home. Christianity forms the primary religious affiliation, representing 51.4% of the population. Notably, Judaism registers a higher local concentration at 0.2% of residents compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. In terms of parental heritage, English ancestry leads local representation at 33.3% of the population, well above the 26.8% regional standard, followed by Australian (23.7%) and Irish (10.5%). Additional distinct demographic variations include higher relative shares for French ancestry at 1.0% (compared to 0.5% regionally), New Zealand background at 1.2% (against 1.0%), and Scottish heritage at 9.5% (versus 7.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Russell Island is 59, older than 98% of areas nationally. 13.2% 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 demographic profile of the suburb of Russell Island tilts heavily toward older demographics, with seniors and retirees (65+) representing 40.9% of all residents as at August 2026, compared to 15.0% across Greater Brisbane. In contrast, adults aged 25 - 44 account for 11.7% locally versus 30.6% regionally. The estimated median age stands at 59, matching the 2021 Census figure and tracking 23 years above the Greater Brisbane median of 36 (national median: 38). Since the Census, older cohorts have expanded from 35.6% to 40.9% of the community. Looking to 2041, demographic models indicate that the 65+ cohort will capture the bulk of future growth, gaining 989 residents (44%) to reach 3,224 persons, while younger adult, child, and middle-aged cohorts are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Russell Island
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 231 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,698 at the 2021 Census → 5,464 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 Aug 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 (SAL32497). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.