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Scarborough (Qld) has an estimated 10,501 residents, up from 9,178 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,323 people, or 14.4%. Growth has averaged 2.4% a year over five years, faster than 83% of areas nationally. 278 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 78.0% of that increase. That puts 3,018 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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Demographic evaluations by AreaSearch combining broader ABS statistical releases with 278 validated new addresses since the Census indicate that the suburb of Scarborough (Qld) has reached an estimated population of approximately 10,501 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 9,178 residents recorded at the 2021 Census, this demonstrates an expansion of 1,323 people (14.4%), building upon an estimated resident population base of 10,293 derived from the ABS ERP release in June 2025. The suburb of Scarborough (Qld) exhibits a population density of 3,017 persons per square kilometer, positioning it within the top quartile of nationally assessed regions.
This 14.4% expansion rate since the 2021 census substantially outpaced both the SA3 benchmark of 9.0% and the national standard, establishing the suburb of Scarborough (Qld) as a prominent local growth hub. While positive contributions were recorded across natural increase and overseas arrivals, inbound interstate relocation served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 78.0% of recent population gains. For demographic forward planning, AreaSearch relies on 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections benchmarked to 2022, transitioning to 2023 Queensland State Government figures (benchmarked to 2021) for horizons beyond 2032 or areas without federal coverage. Because state-level data omits generational breakdowns, age distributions are modeled using proportional weightings from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region series based on 2022 figures. Looking ahead, future growth modeling places the suburb of Scarborough (Qld) in the upper quartile of analyzed statistical districts, with aggregated SA2 figures projecting an influx of 3,357 persons through to 2041, representing a cumulative 30.0% gain across the 16-year forecast horizon.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
572 new dwellings have been approved in Scarborough (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 114 a year. That places the area in the 80th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 11 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 122 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 56% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 79, 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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Urban planning data compiled by AreaSearch from ABS residential building approvals reveals that Scarborough has maintained an annual average of approximately 114 approved dwellings, culminating in 572 authorized homes across the prior 5 financial years. In FY-25 to date, 79 dwelling approvals have been granted. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the addition of 1.9 new residents annually for every completed home indicated a balanced supply pipeline, though this ratio has tightened to 4 people per dwelling across the last 2 financial years amid strong incoming demand. Expected construction costs average $571,000 per new home, reflecting an emphasis on premium residential building that exceeds regional benchmarks.
Alongside housing construction, $8.2 million in commercial building approvals was authorized in the current financial year, underscoring the district's predominantly residential character. Residential development in Scarborough has outpaced the broader metropolitan baseline, tracking 34.0% higher per capita than the Greater Brisbane 5-year average to ensure adequate buyer supply while protecting established property values, notwithstanding a recent moderation in construction volumes. Developer appetite remains notably strong compared to nationwide standards. Recent residential approvals are divided between 56.0% detached dwellings and 44.0% multi-unit or attached configurations, broadening medium-density opportunities to deliver diverse accommodation options from single-family houses to compact formats. Planning volumes currently reflect roughly 161 residents per approved dwelling, highlighting sustained market expansion. Long-range forecasts project Scarborough will accommodate an additional 3,149 residents by 2041 relative to recent AreaSearch quarterly counts. Current construction and approval trajectories align effectively with anticipated growth, sustaining stable market dynamics without placing excessive upward pressure on construction costs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Scarborough (Qld)
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AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Scarborough (Qld), worth an estimated $319 million. A further 127 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $18.7 billion. 44 are already under construction and 61 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and retail. 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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Regional performance is fundamentally shaped by capital works, strategic master plans, and local development frameworks. AreaSearch has identified 11 key infrastructure initiatives influencing the district, highlighted by the Stockland Newport Master Planned Community, the Stockland Newport Retirement Living - Expansion (Pier North), the Scarborough State Boat Harbour Master Plan, and the Scarborough Boat Harbour Redevelopment, with key details provided below.
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Scarborough State Boat Harbour Master Plan
The Scarborough State Boat Harbour Master Plan is the Queensland Government's long-term planning framework for renewal of the Scarborough harbour through improved vessel access and berthing, maritime and tourism sector growth, better public access, upgraded public realm and open space, and integration with nearby areas. The first implementation project is funded at $3.9 million and will focus on precincts 1A, 1B and 11B, including public realm, pathway, landscaping and lighting upgrades, accessible amenities, parking and road safety improvements, anti-hooning measures, and improved recreational boating access.Planning and design are underway, with construction expected in late 2026.
Scarborough State Boat Harbour Master Plan
Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads and Maritime Safety Queensland are implementing the finalised Scarborough State Boat Harbour master plan. The current funded first implementation project will deliver priority public infrastructure upgrades in precincts 1A, 1B and 11B, with options including upgraded public realm, pathways, landscaping and lighting, new accessible amenities, parking and road safety improvements, hooning deterrence, and improved recreational boating facilities and access. Planning and design work is underway, with construction activities expected in late 2026.Longer-term master plan actions include further feasibility and planning, support for future activities on the harbour northern arm, improved berthing and access, and growth of maritime and tourism uses.
170-172 Prince Edward Parade Residential Development
Development application approval for a 5-storey medium-rise residential apartment building comprising 15 multi-bedroom dwellings following the amalgamation and demolition of existing residential sites. The development features private balconies, communal open space amenities, and integrated basement car parking along the Scarborough foreshore. Planning assessment was managed under the City of Moreton Bay planning scheme.
Brolga Lakes Development
A 219-lot residential subdivision in Burpengary East featuring open spaces, lakes, and conservation areas. Designed to integrate with the natural environment while providing quality housing options for families.
Cliff Stabilisation and Beach Nourishment - Flinders Parade Scarborough
Coastal protection works along the foreshore opposite 133 to 153 Flinders Parade in Scarborough to mitigate erosion and stabilise the cliff line. The project entails extending the existing Drury Point rock groyne by approximately 50 metres and depositing around 10,000 cubic metres of sand for beach nourishment. Delivered by the City of Moreton Bay, the initiative forms part of a broader $15.1 million regional coastal mitigation program.
Suttons Beach Pavilion Redevelopment
A $19.5 million redevelopment of the iconic Suttons Beach site featuring a new two-storey seaside pavilion. The project includes three hospitality tenancies, an elevated event deck, public viewing decks, and extensive landscaping with upgraded public amenities and a Changing Places facility. Designed by lahznimmo architects, the project incorporates repurposed bricks from the original structure and relocates the 1998 rotunda to maintain community heritage. The redevelopment is funded via the SEQ City Deal with contributions from Federal, State, and Council levels.
Marin Scarborough
Mixed-use development featuring 80 residential apartments across 2 and 3 bedroom configurations. Designed by Ellivo Architects with retail on ground level and waterfront positioning on Landsborough Avenue Esplanade.
425-429 Scarborough Road Development
Residential development project at 425-429 Scarborough Road. Multi-dwelling development providing additional housing options in established Scarborough neighbourhood with good access to local amenities.
4,995 residents of Scarborough (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 5,121. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 56.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% 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 8,998, about 86% 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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Scarborough benefits from a capable labor pool with robust representation across critical service industries, maintaining a low jobless rate of 2.5% alongside a 3.5% annual expansion in employment based on localized statistical data. As of March 2026, employed residents total 4,995, with local unemployment sitting 1.9% below the 4.3% recorded across Greater Brisbane. However, workforce engagement is comparatively constrained, showing a participation rate of 56.1% against 70.1% across the wider capital. Remote employment accounted for 20.6% of working residents at the Census, although these figures reflect the influence of pandemic-related restrictions during that period.
The primary employment fields among the local workforce are health care & social assistance, construction, alongside education & training. By contrast, professional & technical roles account for only 7.1% of working locals, trailing the 8.9% observed across Greater Brisbane. Given the discrepancy between resident workers and local operational roles at the Census, this largely residential community provides limited workplace opportunities within its immediate boundaries. Labor market figures from ABS and SALM across the 12 months to March 2026 demonstrate a 3.5% increase in local employment alongside a 3.6% expansion in the active workforce, producing a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Across Greater Brisbane over the same timeframe, jobs grew by 3.2% and the labor force expanded by 3.4%, which likewise led to a 0.1 percentage point rise in the jobless rate. Looking forward, the Mar-26 industry projections from Jobs and Skills Australia provide insight into prospective five and ten-year labor demand. Nationwide employment is anticipated to increase by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Applying these industry growth distributions to Scarborough's current employment profile suggests local job opportunities could rise by 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, based on a proportional weighting model that does not incorporate localized population adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Scarborough (Qld) is $1,336 a week (about $69,000 a year), with median personal income at $712 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,187 a year against an average of $62,130. 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 taxation data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates a median taxpayer income of $46,187 and a mean of $62,130 in Scarborough, trailing both the Australian benchmark and Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Adjusting for an 11.36% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 brings estimated figures to approximately $51,434 (median) and $69,188 (average) as of March 2026. Across 2021 Census metrics, personal, family, and household earnings occupy lower-tier percentiles between the 22nd and 30th percentiles. Regarding distribution, 26.3% of local residents (2,761 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, compared to 33.3% across the wider region.
Mortgage and rental costs absorb a high share of income, leaving only 82.5% of earnings uncommitted (placing the area in the 21st percentile for affordability), while socioeconomic indexing positions the community within the 5th decile of the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Scarborough (Qld) had 4,022 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 61% detached houses and 29% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,907 a month. Rent absorbs 26.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, the local housing stock consisted of 60.6% detached houses and 39.4% alternative dwellings including apartments and townhouses, presenting a more diverse profile than metropolitan Brisbane's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright property ownership stood at 40.4%, significantly higher than regional norms, while mortgaged properties accounted for 28.6% and rental housing represented 31.0%. The median monthly mortgage commitment was $1,907, exceeding both the metropolitan level of $1,863 and the national average of $1,863. Conversely, median weekly rent was $350, remaining lower than the Brisbane benchmark of $380 as well as the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Scarborough (Qld) counted 4,022 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,602 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 88% of areas nationally, against 33% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 64.0%, consisting of 33.3% couples without children, 19.6% couples with children, and 10.3% single parent households. Non-family dwellings make up the remaining 36.0%, dominated by single-person households at 33.9% alongside 2.1% group living arrangements. The typical household size stands at 2.2 people, below the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.5% of adults in Scarborough (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 16.0% with a bachelor degree and 5.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.4% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 2,614 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,028 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 is a defining regional characteristic, with 24.5% of locals aged 15 and over possessing university degrees, well above the SA4 standard of 14.9%. Bachelor degree holders constitute the largest tertiary category at 16.0%, followed by postgraduate award recipients at 5.2% and graduate diploma holders at 3.3%. Vocational and technical training is equally well represented, with 38.5% of residents aged 15+ holding applied qualifications, consisting of 24.4% with certificates and 14.1% with advanced diplomas. A total of 22.5% of the local population is enrolled in formal education programs. Within this cohort, secondary students account for 7.5%, primary school attendees represent 7.4%, and higher education students make up 3.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Scarborough (Qld) means driving: households keep an average of 1.2 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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58.9% of residents in Scarborough (Qld) report no long-term health condition. 8.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic health trends and mortality indicate elevated medical vulnerability across both youth and older demographics, alongside a lower rate of private medical insurance at approximately 52% of residents (~5,441 people) compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnosed ailments, affecting 11.9 and 9.3% of the community respectively, while 58.9% of residents report no long-term medical issues, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Health challenges are notably visible among working-age individuals, while older residents—comprising 33.4% of the population aged 65 and over (3,507 people), well above the 15.0% metropolitan standard—experience health outcomes generally consistent with nationwide demographic baselines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.6% of Scarborough (Qld) residents were born overseas and 6.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.6%) and Australian (23.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics align closely with regional patterns, with 74.4% of residents born domestically, 89.2% holding Australian citizenship, and 93.9% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 55.7% of the population compared to 47.8% throughout Greater Brisbane. Looking at parental heritage, the most frequently reported ancestries are English at 32.6% (exceeding the regional share of 26.8%), Australian at 23.6%, and Irish at 11.3%. Distinct variations appear in other backgrounds, with Scottish heritage accounting for 9.5% (against 7.4% regionally), Welsh ancestry representing 0.9% (versus 0.5%), and Hungarian lineage recorded at 0.4% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Scarborough (Qld) is 53, older than 95% of areas nationally. 15.7% 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 suburb of Scarborough (Qld) possesses a pronounced lifestyle and retirement demographic profile. As at August 2026, seniors aged 65 and above comprise 33.4% of all residents, compared to 15.0% throughout Greater Brisbane, whereas adults aged 25 - 44 represent only 14.7% of locals against a regional benchmark of 30.6%. The median age is estimated at 53 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting substantially above the Greater Brisbane median of 36 and the national median of 38 recorded at that Census. Since the Census, the expansion of the retiree cohort from 30.6% to an estimated 33.4% represents the most distinct demographic shift.
Looking toward 2041, senior age groups are projected to absorb the vast majority of growth, expanding by 2,373 residents (68%) to reach 5,880, while young to middle-aged adult cohorts are expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Scarborough (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 | Sep 2026 last month all 9 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 Sep 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 — 278 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,178 at the 2021 Census → 10,501 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 (SAL32524). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.