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Scarness has an estimated 3,776 residents, up from 3,646 at the 2021 Census — a change of 130 people, or 3.6%. That puts 2,052 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS demographic releases alongside post-Census address validations, the suburb of Scarness has reached an estimated population of 3,776 as of Aug 2026. This represents a gain of 130 people (3.6%) compared with the 3,646 individuals counted in the 2021 Census. Such growth builds upon AreaSearch's calculation of a resident population of 3,772 following the ABS ERP update in June 2025, combined with 23 validated new addresses recorded after the Census. Consequently, the suburb of Scarness registers a population density of 2,052 persons per square kilometer, tracking higher than benchmark locations nationwide.
Recent population expansion has been predominantly underpinned by interstate arrivals, who accounted for roughly 64.0% of net demographic gains. Projections for each SA2 district rely on ABS/Geoscience Australia data published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. In locations outside this series or covering timeframes beyond post-2032, Queensland State Government projections released in 2023 from 2021 baseline data are utilised. Because these state figures omit age-bracket breakdowns, AreaSearch incorporates age-cohort growth weightings based on ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts from 2023 (utilising 2022 data). Looking ahead, long-term demographic expansion in the suburb of Scarness is tracking slightly beneath the national non-metropolitan median, with consolidated SA2 forecasts indicating a cumulative rise of 233 persons by 2041, which corresponds to an overall gain of 6.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
43 new dwellings have been approved in Scarness over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 3.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 22, 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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An evaluation of ABS building approvals across statistical areas shows Scarness averaging approximately 8 residential approvals per year, representing roughly 43 dwellings across the previous 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 22 approvals have been lodged. Between FY-21 and FY-25, residential construction generated an average of 1.1 new residents per year per dwelling, maintaining an equilibrium between demand and supply that fosters market stability. Newly approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $418,000, sitting below regional benchmarks to provide more attainable entry points. Concurrently, non-residential approvals reached $1.5 million this financial year, underscoring the area's predominantly residential character.
Compared with Rest of Qld, construction activity across Scarness is significantly muted, trailing the regional per-capita average by 75.0%. While limited housing delivery often supports established property values, local building activity has seen a recent uptick. Approval rates also sit below national benchmarks, pointing to a mature urban footprint and potential planning limitations. Standalone houses account for 91.0% of recent residential development, with townhouses or apartments comprising 9.0%, reinforcing low-density suburban living geared toward family accommodation. Builders are currently delivering detached homes at a higher proportion than the existing stock mix (66.0% at Census), matching ongoing appetite for detached properties despite wider density pressures. Generating roughly 144 people per approval, Scarness maintains a decidedly low-density environment. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update, demographic projections indicate Scarness will add 229 residents leading up to 2041. Ongoing building supply appears well aligned with long-term housing requirements, encouraging orderly market conditions and limiting excessive price inflation.
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 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Scarness, worth an estimated $240 million. A further 29 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.88 billion. 10 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, tourism and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local capital works, major development initiatives, and planning schemes significantly shape regional performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 9 notable projects with the potential to influence the locality. Major works include the HBC Build Australia Mixed-Use Development, Marina Square Development, Hervey Bay Community Hub, and The Green Lifestyle Community, alongside other significant proposals.
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HBC Build Australia Mixed-Use Development
A transformative mixed-use precinct in Hervey Bay City Centre featuring a 10-storey Radisson Hotel with 152 rooms and a 16-storey Sunlife over 50s vertical village comprising 150 luxury apartments. The development integrates a wellness centre, high-end retail, and a food precinct, designed to revitalise the Pialba principal activity centre.
Marina Square Development
Transformative $60 million waterfront development at Urangan Harbour, Hervey Bay, comprising a 144-room four-star international standard hotel in a 17-storey tower with rooftop bar, cafe and function centre, plus 120 residential apartments across two towers (13 and 15 storeys). The project offers views overlooking Urangan Marina, Great Sandy Strait and K'gari (Fraser Island). A joint development by Hervey Bay Boat Club and Club Property Solutions, expected to create 210 jobs (175 during construction, 35 long-term).Development approvals are in place for both the hotel and residential components, however construction has not commenced. The broader Urangan State Boat Harbour master plan is being progressed by the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads in collaboration with Economic Development Queensland, with public consultation now expected in early 2026 and the final master plan anticipated by mid to late 2026. Construction commencement remains subject to finalisation of this master plan.
Hervey Bay Community Hub
A $108.7 million five-storey civic development revitalising the Pialba city centre. The project features a new 3,650sqm two-level library, a Council Administration Centre, and a Disaster Resilience Centre. It includes community meeting rooms, creative spaces, a large outdoor public plaza for events, and underground parking. As of May 2026, the building structure is complete with the tower crane Hercules removed in February. Works are now focused on internal fit-out, facade cleaning, and 3.6 million dollars in surrounding road and footpath upgrades.The hub is scheduled to open in the second half of 2026.
The Green Hervey Bay
A 47 hectare master planned residential lifestyle community proposed for Dundowran Beach near Hervey Bay. The scheme includes five gated over 55s lifestyle villages, four premium residential estates, an aged care facility, commercial and recreational precincts, clubhouses, medical facilities and green technology features. Council records show active approvals for Stage 1 bulk earthworks and related reconfiguration approvals, with no clear public evidence that full village construction has commenced.
Woolshed Eco Lodge Apartment Development
Approved development for 28 apartments over 3 levels above a ground floor carpark, wrapping around a landscaped pool and entertainment area. The property is currently for sale with the development approval.
Pialba Supported Accommodation Complex
Queensland Government supported accommodation project providing 26 temporary accommodation places for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Pialba. The project forms part of the 2025-26 Budget housing program and the wider delivery of more than 290 social and community homes across the Wide Bay-Burnett region. Construction is scheduled to commence following planning and procurement.
Liven Beach Road
Liven Beach Road is an over-50s luxury land lease lifestyle resort community in Urraween, Hervey Bay[cite: 1]. The development features 132 architecturally designed modern homes along with extensive shared resort amenities including a clubhouse, swimming pool, bowling greens, cinema, gym, and pickleball courts[cite: 1].
Radisson Hotel and SunLife Hervey Bay (The Jewel)
Mixed-use proposal in Hervey Bay City Centre comprising a 10-storey Radisson Hotel with 152 rooms, wellness centre, conference facilities, restaurant and bar, alongside a 16-storey over-50s freehold apartment tower branded SunLife with approximately 150 dwellings, and a food and retail precinct. Fraser Coast Regional Council accepted a conditional $5 million tender from HBC Build Australia and is negotiating a development lease agreement. Council retains land ownership until contract conditions are met, and the project must still complete the development application and assessment process.SunLife is actively running expressions of interest ahead of the formal DA lodgement and apartment sales release.
1,547 residents of Scarness are employed, from a labour force of 1,646. Unemployment sits at 6.0%, with participation at 49.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,990, about 79% 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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Scarness maintains a balanced occupational footprint across professional and trade disciplines, with vital public services showing solid representation, a local jobless rate of 6.0%, and an estimated 8.9% increase in employment over the preceding twelve months according to aggregated statistical district figures. In March 2026, working residents numbered 1,547, with local unemployment sitting 2.1% higher than the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, while the participation rate of 49.3% trails the regional figure of 64.2%. Census figures indicated that 9.0% of workers operated remotely, an outcome influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions.
Primary employment sectors for local residents include health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade. The health care & social assistance sector exhibits substantial local prominence, engaging residents at 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for a minor footprint, absorbing 1.3% of workers relative to 4.5% across the broader region. When comparing resident workers against local employment counts from Census data, the area functions primarily as a dormitory residential community with limited internal employment generation. Analysis of combined SALM and ABS figures indicates that over the 12-month timeframe, local employment expanded by 8.9% while the broader labour pool grew by 4.8%, driving a 3.5 percentage points drop in unemployment. By comparison, Regional Qld experienced an employment increase of 0.1%, labour force growth of 0.3%, and an unemployment rise of 0.1 percentage points. Future workplace demand can be evaluated against Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts released in Mar-26 across five and ten-year horizons. Nationally, total employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across specific industries. When these structural projections are mapped to the Scarness employment base, local jobs are estimated to grow by 7.0% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, representing an illustrative weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate bespoke local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Scarness is $933 a week (about $49,000 a year), with median personal income at $546 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,617 a year against an average of $53,581. 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 postcode-level ATO records for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch, resident earnings in the suburb of Scarness sit below national benchmarks, recording a median of $42,617 and an average of $53,581. These earnings sit below Regional Qld figures, where the median reaches $53,146 and the average is $66,593. Factoring in an 11.36% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 place local incomes at approximately $47,458 (median) and $59,668 (average). Based on the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings throughout Scarness sit between the 1st and 6th percentiles across the country.
Weekly earnings between $400 - 799 capture 34.1% of local earners (1,287 individuals), in contrast to the broader region where 31.7% receive between $1,500 - 2,999. Furthermore, 43.7% of residents receive less than $800 weekly, reflecting constrained household finances. With remaining income after housing expenses standing at 79.5%, the area falls into the 3rd percentile for housing affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Scarness had 1,631 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 66% detached houses and 4% apartments. 22% are owned with a mortgage, 43% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,244 a month. Rent absorbs 32.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.8%. 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 local housing stock recorded in the latest Census consisted of 66.1% separate houses and 33.9% attached or multi-unit dwellings, compared to 76.4% separate houses and 23.6% other properties across Regional Qld. Outright home ownership stood at 35.5%, outperforming the Regional Qld level, with 21.6% of properties carrying a mortgage and 43.0% occupied by renters. Typical monthly mortgage commitments in Scarness were $1,244, while median weekly rent was $300, compared to $1,655 and $345 throughout Regional Qld. On a national level, housing outlays in Scarness are substantially below the Australian medians of $1,863 for monthly mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Scarness counted 1,631 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.0 people each. 14% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 38% 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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Families constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 57.4% of households, comprising childless couples at 29.0%, single-parent homes at 14.0%, and couples with children at 13.6%. Non-family domestic arrangements make up the remaining 42.6%, consisting of 37.5% single-person residences and 4.8% group homes. The typical household consists of 2.0 persons, tracking below the Regional Qld figure of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.9% of adults in Scarness hold a university qualification, including 11.2% with a bachelor degree and 2.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.6% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational attainment levels show a lower proportion of higher education qualifications, with 15.9% of residents holding university degrees compared to the 30.4% national benchmark. Bachelor degrees represent 11.2% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational education is widespread throughout the community, with 39.7% of individuals aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificate qualifications (29.6%). A total of 24.1% of the local population is enrolled in formal study programs. This group consists of 8.6% in secondary school, 8.4% in primary education, and 2.4% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Scarness reaches 15 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 210 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 0.9 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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Public transit infrastructure within Scarness features 15 operational bus stops. These facilities are linked by 5 transit routes, which deliver 211 passenger trips on a weekly basis. Access to transit routes is highly convenient, with residents located an average of 185 meters from their closest boarding point. Commuters predominantly travel outside the area for employment, with private motor vehicles serving 91% of travel and pedestrians accounting for 5%. Vehicle ownership sits below regional levels at 0.9 vehicles per dwelling. Work-from-home arrangements were recorded for 9.0% of workers in the 2021 Census, subject to pandemic conditions.
Transit services provide an average of 30 trips per day across the network, delivering approximately 14 weekly services at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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53.8% of residents in Scarness report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 90% of areas nationally. 10.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 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 indicators compiled by AreaSearch regarding chronic illness and mortality highlight measurable health hurdles across Scarness, with various conditions impacting both younger and mature demographics. Private health insurance participation is low, encompassing roughly 48% of residents (~1,829 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and 55.7% across Australia. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses, affecting 12.5 and 11.9% of residents, respectively, whereas 53.8% of individuals reported no chronic medical issues compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Working-age cohorts experience noticeable challenges with chronic conditions. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 30.8% of the local community (1,163 people), tracking above the 20.3% observed across Regional Qld, with health metrics for older residents largely aligning with broader national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Scarness is largely Australian-born, at 80.5% of residents, with 5.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.6%) and Australian (27.7%). 3.2% 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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Scarness exhibits modest cultural diversity, with 86.6% of residents holding citizenship, 80.5% born domestically, and 94.7% using solely English in the home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, accounting for 51.1% of the population. The most prominent statistical variance occurs within the Other religious classification, which stands at 1.2% locally versus 0.8% in Regional Qld. Looking at parental birthplaces, the most common ancestral backgrounds in Scarness are English at 32.6%, Australian at 27.7%, and Irish at 8.5%. Variations emerge across other cultural groups, with German ancestry representing 5.3% (compared to 4.7% regionally), New Zealand ancestry at 0.9% (vs 0.9%), and Maori ancestry at 0.7% (vs 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Scarness is 51, older than 93% of areas nationally. 20.8% 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 Scarness features an established demographic profile relative to the broader region. Older residents aged 65+ make up 30.8% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 20.4% in Regional Qld, while younger residents aged 0 - 24 account for 23.8% versus 29.6% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 51, matching the 2021 Census result, while standing 10 years above the Regional Qld Census figure of 41 and above the national median of 38. The 0 - 24 cohort expanded from 22.8% at the Census to an estimated 23.8%.
By 2041, the largest demographic growth is projected among retirees and seniors, rising by 151 residents (13%) to 1,314, whereas youth cohorts are expected to decrease over the same duration.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Scarness
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 | May 2026 5 months ago all 3 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 — 23 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,646 at the 2021 Census → 3,776 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 (SAL32525). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.