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Salisbury (Qld) has an estimated 7,511 residents, up from 6,790 at the 2021 Census — a change of 721 people, or 10.6%. Growth has averaged 1.8% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 76.0% of that increase. That puts 1,644 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 population of the suburb of Salisbury (Qld) is estimated to be approximately 7,511, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS population releases alongside new addresses validated since the Census. In comparison to the 2021 Census tally of 6,790 people, this represents an addition of 721 people (10.6%). This upward movement draws from an estimated resident population of 7,504 determined by AreaSearch following the ABS ERP release in June 2025, coupled with 47 validated new addresses identified post-Census. With 1,643 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Salisbury (Qld) records a population density exceeding the nationwide average across locations reviewed by AreaSearch.
The area's 10.6% expansion rate since the 2021 census outperformed the national figure of 9.5%, establishing it as a regional growth frontrunner. International arrivals served as the primary growth catalyst, generating around 76.0% of the overall population expansion over recent cycles. Population modelling by AreaSearch utilizes the ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections published in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year). For post-2032 horizons or SA2 locations omitted from that dataset, AreaSearch integrates Queensland State Government SA2 projections published in 2023 from 2021 data. Because those state projections omit age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates proportional cohort weighting derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 from 2022 data). Looking toward long-term demographic trajectories, the suburb of Salisbury (Qld) is projected to experience growth slightly beneath the national median, gaining 417 persons by 2041 according to aggregated SA2 models, which constitutes an overall rise of 5.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
116 new dwellings have been approved in Salisbury (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 23 a year. That places the area in the 64th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 23 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 28, 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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Building approval figures compiled by AreaSearch from ABS statistical area records indicate that Salisbury has recorded approximately 23 residential approvals per annum, representing an aggregate of 116 homes across the prior 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 28 approvals have been logged. Over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 and FY-25, the area saw an average of 5.6 new residents per year for each residential build, meaning demand outpaces new dwelling additions and frequently fuels heightened buyer interest and upward pricing momentum. Concurrently, newly approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $663,000, illustrating a developer focus on higher-tier, premium housing.
Commercial construction has also been substantial, with $52.2 million in commercial approvals authorized during the current financial year. Relative to Greater Brisbane, Salisbury registers a 15.0% lower per-capita construction rate, positioning it in the 51st percentile among evaluated Australian localities. This subdued pace falls below national norms, pointing toward an established urban footprint as well as potential planning limits. Moreover, recent residential activity has consisted exclusively of detached houses, reinforcing a low-density suburban landscape oriented toward families seeking larger homes. The suburb averages approximately 286 people per dwelling approval, suggesting latent capacity for future development. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Salisbury is anticipated to add 410 residents by 2041. Given prevailing development activity, the incoming pipeline of residential properties is well positioned to satisfy demand, fostering favorable buyer conditions and potentially supporting population growth in excess of current 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 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Salisbury (Qld), worth an estimated $735 million. A further 58 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $31.8 billion. 17 are already under construction and 26 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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Major planning frameworks and infrastructure projects exert significant influence over local property and economic performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 active projects positioned to shape the locality. Key initiatives include the Cross River Rail - Salisbury Station Upgrade, the Henson Road Industrial Estate, the Nathan, Salisbury, Moorooka Neighbourhood Plan, and Salisbury Marketplace.
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Henson Road Industrial Estate
Large-scale industrial and logistics estate developed by Goodman at 300-350 Henson Road, Salisbury, delivering over 40,000 sqm of premium warehouse and office space with strong access to the M1 Pacific Motorway and Brisbane's southern industrial corridor. The estate targets logistics, distribution and light industrial occupiers seeking proximity to the Brisbane CBD and port.
Nathan, Salisbury, Moorooka Neighbourhood Plan
An integrated 10-year planning framework adopted by Brisbane City Council in May 2025 and commenced in June 2025. The plan guides the transformation of the Nathan, Salisbury, and Moorooka suburbs by enabling 2,500 new dwellings and 12,500 jobs. Key features include the renewal of the 'Magic Mile' on Ipswich Road into a multi-storey employment hub, protecting the character of the Clifton Hill War Service Homes Estate, and enhancing connectivity to local train stations and Toohey Forest.
Salisbury Marketplace
Proposed mixed-use retail and residential precinct at the corner of Orange Grove Road and Evans Road in Salisbury, approximately 11 km south of Brisbane CBD. The development is intended to be anchored by a full-line supermarket with specialty retail tenancies and residential apartments above. The site is well-served by public transport including Salisbury Station on the Beenleigh Line and multiple bus routes.
Cross River Rail - Salisbury Station Upgrade
Major accessibility rebuild of Salisbury railway station as part of the Cross River Rail project. Delivered ahead of schedule and reopened in March 2026, the fully accessible station features a new third platform, overpasses with lifts and stairs, accessible public toilets, secure bicycle enclosure, weather protection canopies, and new accessible parking amenities.
Salisbury Station Transit Oriented Development (TOD)
The Nathan, Salisbury and Moorooka Neighbourhood Plan, adopted into Brisbane City Plan 2014 in May 2025 (v33.00/2025), establishes the planning framework for medium-density mixed-use development around Salisbury Station. The plan guides housing choice, employment growth and public realm improvements, capitalising on the station's position on the Beenleigh rail line. TOD provisions allow increased residential density within the station catchment, with reduced parking requirements and active frontages along the rail corridor and key roads including Beaudesert Road and Ipswich Road.
Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital Expansion
The $621 million QEII Jubilee Hospital Expansion is being delivered by Health Infrastructure Queensland and Metro South Health, with Built QLD appointed as managing contractor. The project constructs a new five-storey clinical services building providing 112 additional inpatient beds including 12 ICU beds, expanded surgical theatres, modernised central sterile services, and a new multi-deck car park. Construction commenced in 2023 and is progressing toward practical completion in 2027.
National Storage Facility
A proposed four-storey mega self-storage complex comprising 908 storage units ranging from 4.5 to 27 square metres, replacing an existing warehouse and showroom.
European Train Control System (ETCS) - Cross River Rail
Advanced digital train signalling system being progressively rolled out across the South East Queensland rail network as part of Cross River Rail. Delivered by the Sequence Alliance (Hitachi Rail, Queensland Rail, Cross River Rail Delivery Authority), ETCS removes the need for trackside signals by relaying real-time train position, speed and direction to a central Rail Management Centre. Installed and undergoing testing on the Shorncliffe line; the $554 million expanded program extends south to Moorooka and includes enhanced cyber security, integration with existing rail systems and replacement of ageing assets.Critical for safe operation of the Cross River Rail tunnels and for boosting network capacity ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.
4,487 residents of Salisbury (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 4,620. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 75.6%. 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. 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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Salisbury features an educated labor force with substantial representation across vital public services, supported by a 2.9% unemployment rate and 5.7% annual employment growth as aggregated by AreaSearch. In March 2026, working residents numbered 4,487, with local joblessness tracking 1.4% under the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%. Participation in the workforce is particularly high at 75.6%, compared with 70.1% across Greater Brisbane. Census data showed that 21.5% of workers operated from home, though this figure reflects the influence of Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, along with professional & technical services.
Specialization is especially pronounced within education & training, where local employment concentration is 1.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, retail trade accounts for a smaller share at 7.3%, against 9.4% regionally. A Census-recorded ratio of 0.6 workers for each resident signifies an above-average volume of local job opportunities. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM statistical area figures shows that over a 12-month period, local employment expanded by 5.7% while the labor force increased by 5.1%, lowering the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. Over the same span, Greater Brisbane registered a 3.2% increase in employment, a 3.4% rise in the labor pool, and a 0.1 percentage points rise in unemployment. Long-range context is provided by Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 national employment projections, which forecast broader employment to rise 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. When mapped across Salisbury's specific industry distribution, local employment is projected to expand by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% across ten years, based on illustrative weighting extrapolation that excludes localized population modeling.
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Median household income in Salisbury (Qld) is $2,133 a week (about $111,000 a year), with median personal income at $959 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,637 a year against an average of $71,978. 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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ATO taxpayer records for financial year 2023 analyzed by AreaSearch show median income in Salisbury at $61,637 and average income at $71,978. These amounts exceed national standards and compare against Greater Brisbane figures of $58,236 (median) and $72,799 (average). Factoring in an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, March 2026 earnings are estimated at $68,639 for the median and $80,155 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes aligned with the 74th percentile across Australia. The predominant earning bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, capturing 33.7% of residents (2,531 people), matching the broader regional proportion of 33.3%.
High earners taking in more than $3,000/week account for 30.5%, demonstrating substantial purchasing power. While housing commitments absorb 15.5% of earnings, strong local compensation keeps disposable income at the 75th percentile, with the area situated in the 7th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Salisbury (Qld) had 2,426 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 2% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census findings indicate that the residential landscape in Salisbury is composed of 89.3% standalone houses and 10.8% other dwelling categories including apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas Brisbane metro records 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright home ownership sits at 24.4%, slightly trailing Brisbane metro, while remaining properties are mortgaged (45.2%) or tenanted (30.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 and median weekly rent of $400 both surpass Brisbane metro benchmarks of $1,863 and $380, respectively. Nationally, local mortgage commitments exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents track above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Salisbury (Qld) counted 2,426 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,684 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 22% 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 form the cornerstone of local living arrangements, representing 72.5% of households. This includes couples with children (34.6%), couples without children (24.6%), and single parent families (11.3%). Non-family arrangements make up the remaining 27.5%, comprising 21.5% single-person dwellings and 6.0% group households. The median household size of 2.7 people tracks higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
39.6% of adults in Salisbury (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 26.4% with a bachelor degree and 9.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 18.6% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,569 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,087 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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Academic credentials in Salisbury significantly exceed regional and nationwide benchmarks, with 39.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing university qualifications, compared with 25.7% in QLD and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile underpins a strong orientation toward knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest category at 26.4%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications at 9.1% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Vocational qualifications are likewise prevalent, with 29.1% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (18.6%). Formal study participation is elevated throughout the locality, with 30.4% of residents currently enrolled in education.
Within this cohort, primary education accounts for 9.9%, tertiary programs represent 7.7%, and secondary schooling covers 7.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Salisbury (Qld) means driving: households keep an average of 1.4 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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71.3% of residents in Salisbury (Qld) report no long-term health condition. 5.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.9 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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Health assessments by AreaSearch based on mortality and chronic condition measures indicate below-average overall outcomes in Salisbury. Common medical ailments align generally with standard levels across the wider community, though incidence is elevated among older demographics relative to national averages. Private health coverage is widespread, held by approximately 56% of the population (~4,185 people). Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions, affecting 7.5% and 10.2 of residents, respectively, while 71.3% reported no medical conditions, outperforming the Greater Brisbane rate of 69.2%. Residents under the age of 65 experience superior health relative to regional norms.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 10.9% of the local population (818 people), below the 15.0% share in Greater Brisbane, and face higher health challenges that sit lower nationally than those observed among the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.9% of Salisbury (Qld) residents were born overseas and 19.8% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.6%) and Australian (23.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Salisbury ranks above most local property markets, with overseas-born individuals representing 25.9% of the population and 19.8% using a language other than English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, observed by 44.3% of the community. Hinduism exhibits a notable local presence, accounting for 3.7% of residents compared to 2.2% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding ancestral background, English ancestry is the most common at 24.6%, followed by Australian at 23.1% and Other at 10.0%. Specific international backgrounds also show distinct representation, including Polish at 0.9% (compared to 0.5% regionally), alongside Russian and Korean cohorts each comprising 0.6% of the locality (against 0.3% and 0.5% across the broader region, respectively).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Salisbury (Qld) is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 31.3% 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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Demographically, the suburb of Salisbury (Qld) maintains a youthful profile, with individuals aged 25 - 44 constituting 35.4% of residents as at August 2026, compared to 30.6% across Greater Brisbane. Senior residents aged 65+ comprise 10.9%, trailing the regional proportion of 15.0%. The median age is estimated by AreaSearch at 35 as at August 2026, holding steady from the 2021 Census and sitting 1 year below the Greater Brisbane figure of 36 from that same Census. The most noticeable cohort adjustment since the Census occurred among the 65+ age bracket, decreasing from 12.1% to 10.9%.
Looking toward 2041, the 45 - 64 age group is projected to generate the largest absolute gain, adding 307 residents (19%) to reach 1,952, while the 65+ bracket is forecast to expand at the quickest relative pace, rising 32% to 1,079. In contrast, contractions are projected among children, young adults, and the 25 - 44 age group.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Salisbury (Qld)
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 7 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 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 — 47 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,790 at the 2021 Census → 7,511 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 (SAL32504). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.