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Seven Hills (Qld) has an estimated 3,180 residents, up from 2,732 at the 2021 Census — a change of 448 people, or 16.4%. Growth has averaged 3.0% a year over five years, faster than 87% of areas nationally. 130 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 65.0% of that increase. That puts 2,026 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 ABS demographic data and fresh address validations compiled by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Seven Hills (Qld) has an estimated resident count of 3,180 as of May 2026. This indicates that the population expanded by 448 people (16.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which registered 2,732 individuals. AreaSearch calculated this updated figure of 3,180 by evaluating the ABS's June 2025 ERP release alongside 130 validated new addresses added after the Census date. With this population level, the density stands at 2,025 persons per square kilometer, outstripping the typical density across national locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Seven Hills (Qld)'s 16.4% growth rate post-2021 Census outpaced both the national average (9.3%) and the state benchmark, establishing it as a regional growth leader. The expansion was largely propelled by arrivals from overseas, who made up about 65.0% of the overall population gains in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 using a 2022 baseline, are utilized for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this coverage, or for periods past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (based on 2021 numbers) are substituted. Because the state-level models do not segment by age cohorts, AreaSearch distributes growth using proportional age weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using a 2022 baseline). Looking ahead, the suburb of Seven Hills (Qld) is expected to experience population growth exceeding the median of statistical areas tracked by AreaSearch. Aggregated SA2 projections indicate an addition of 696 residents by 2041, representing a total increase of 21.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
188 new dwellings have been approved in Seven Hills (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 37 a year. That places the area in the 77th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 45 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 49% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 20, 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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AreaSearch evaluations of building approvals from the ABS indicate that Seven Hills typically records approximately 37 residential approvals each year, summing to roughly 188 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the ongoing FY-26 period, 19 approvals have been registered. The past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) saw an average of 2.4 residents relocate to the suburb for each newly built home, pointing to solid underlying demand that helps sustain property values. The average construction value of these new residences is $516,000, which highlights a developer focus on high-end, premium properties.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $61.5 million in the current financial year, pointing to strong local business investment. Recent approvals consist of 49.0% standalone houses and 51.0% medium to high-density options. This shift toward denser housing provides affordable entry points and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. It represents a major shift from the existing housing stock, where houses make up 81.0% of properties, reflecting a drop in available vacant land alongside changing lifestyle habits and affordability considerations. An average of approximately 94 people per approval suggests Seven Hills is a developing area. Estimates point to Seven Hills welcoming another 696 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Current building rates suggest the supply of housing will comfortably satisfy this incoming demand, which should benefit buyers while potentially paving the way for growth to surpass current expectations.
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 78 current infrastructure and development projects close to Seven Hills (Qld), worth an estimated $45 billion. 14 are already under construction and 29 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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Developments in local infrastructure, major construction works, and urban planning changes have a significant influence on property market performance. AreaSearch has identified 12 projects that are expected to impact the local area. Notable projects include Minnippi Quarter - Ellen Street & Fursden Road, Brisbane Eastern Transport Corridor Upgrades, 608-618 Wynnum Road Mixed-Use Development, Morningside, and 653-655 Wynnum Road Mixed Use Development, with the most relevant details provided in the following list.
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495A-497 Wynnum Road Self-Storage Facility
Approved 7 storey mixed commercial building with self storage facility above ground floor retail and first floor office on a triangular island site adjacent to Morningside station. Proposal includes approx 7421 sqm GFA, ~350 storage units plus 200 lockers, end of trip facilities, and site activation to Wynnum Road and Jack Flynn Memorial Drive.
653-655 Wynnum Road Mixed Use Development
Five storey mixed use building comprising 25 residential dwellings (18 x 2 bed, 6 x 3 bed, 1 x 4 bed) over ground floor retail. Brisbane City Council Development.i shows the MCU (multiple dwelling; shop) was approved (Impact assessment) for 649-655 Wynnum Road with primary applicant Thakoral Family Trust No. 2 and planning consultant Town Planning Alliance.
608-618 Wynnum Road Mixed-Use Development, Morningside
A 7-storey mixed-use building designed by AEQ Architects comprising 48 residential apartments above ground-floor commercial tenancies. Development application A006752280 (Material Change of Use) lodged 15 April 2025 is currently in progress (impact assessable). Planning consultant is Mewing Planning Consultants; primary applicant Compass Consort Pty Ltd.
Shopping Centre Expansion - 789-805 Old Cleveland Road, Carina
Expansion and refurbishment of the Carina neighbourhood shopping centre into an open-air, four-storey complex delivered over two stages. The development, designed by WSA Architecture and planned by Place Design Group, includes new shops, food and drink outlets, office space, healthcare services, and indoor sport and recreation facilities. Stage 1 provides 181 car spaces (including 23 motorcycle) with the full two-stage build providing 441 spaces. The project maintains a local scale while significantly upgrading customer amenity and the streetscape along Old Cleveland Road.
Coorparoo RSL Retirement Village - 20 Harries Road
Contemporary 18-storey vertical retirement village by Bolton Clarke featuring 197 accommodation units across two towers connected by glazed pedestrian hallways. Comprises 110 independent living apartments, 27 assisted living units, and 60 residential care rooms with ground floor retail, rooftop infinity pool, and comprehensive aged care facilities.
Retail, Community Use Centre and Place of Worship - Creek Road
Proposed mixed-use development by The Salvation Army involving a four-stage rollout at 1529 Creek Road. The project includes a shop, community care centre, and a place of worship. The design features a two-storey community building, 105 car parking spaces, and extensive landscaping, replacing the existing single-storey buildings on the site to better serve the Carina community.
Brisbane Eastern Transport Corridor Upgrades
A long-term Queensland Government transport program focused on improving Brisbane's eastern transport corridor through targeted road upgrades, intersection improvements and bus priority infrastructure. Stage 1 of the Eastern Transitway bus priority works between Carindale Street and Narracott Street is complete and operational, while future transitway stages and broader corridor improvements remain in planning.
Eastern Metro Extension to Capalaba
Proposed rapid transit extension of the Brisbane Metro from the CBD to Capalaba via the Old Cleveland Road corridor, passing through Camp Hill, Carina, Carindale, and Chandler. A rapid business case is underway in partnership between Brisbane City Council and the Queensland Government for delivery ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
1,862 residents of Seven Hills (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 1,963. Unemployment sits at 5.2%, with participation at 77.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% 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 2,510, 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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Data gathered by AreaSearch across regional statistical boundaries reveals Seven Hills features a highly qualified labor force with prominent representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of 5.2%, and employment growth estimated at 2.7% over the past year. In March 2026, working residents numbered 1,862, while the local unemployment rate was 0.9 percentage points higher than the 4.3% recorded in Greater Brisbane. Meanwhile, labor force participation was exceptionally high, reaching 77.5% compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane. Census data indicates that a notable 29.4% of working residents performed their jobs from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The major employment fields for residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The local workforce is heavily concentrated in the professional & technical sector, with its share reaching 1.7 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing accounts for only 3.3% of workers, which is below the Greater Brisbane figure of 5.6%. Comparing the resident workforce count to the local working population suggests this mainly residential area offers limited job opportunities within its own boundaries. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS data for the broader region, the year ending March 2026 saw employment expand by 2.7% and the labor force grow by 3.7%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.0 percentage points. This differed from Greater Brisbane, where employment grew by 3.2%, the labor force increased by 3.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends in Seven Hills. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local employment structure to project growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sectors will perform differently. Applying these industry weightings to Seven Hills suggests the local workforce size will grow by 7.1% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, representing a basic weighting extrapolation that does not incorporate specific local population projections.
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Median household income in Seven Hills (Qld) is $2,888 a week (about $150,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,143 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $67,063 a year against an average of $91,991. 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 AreaSearch's compilation of the latest postcode-level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Seven Hills recorded a median income of $67,063 and an average income of $91,991. These figures are exceptionally high on a national scale and compare to Greater Brisbane benchmarks of $58,236 and $72,799. Adjusting for WPI growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year yields updated estimates of approximately $74,681 for the median and $102,441 for the average as of March 2026. Census data from 2021 places Seven Hills's household, family, and personal incomes in the 88th to 95th national percentiles.
The largest income bracket contains 33.0% of taxpayers earning $4000+ weekly (representing 1,049 residents), whereas the broader region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 33.3%. The suburb exhibits notable wealth, with 48.3% of earners receiving more than $3,000 weekly, which helps sustain high-end shops and services. Housing costs consume 14.9% of income, and strong earnings place residents in the 95th percentile for disposable income, with the SEIFA index ranking the area in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Seven Hills (Qld) had 872 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 81% detached houses and 5% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,700 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 15.6% 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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According to the latest Census, residential properties in Seven Hills consisted of 81.3% standalone houses and 18.8% other dwelling types (including townhouses, apartments, and alternative options), compared to Brisbane metro's distribution of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Seven Hills was lower than the metropolitan average at 23.5%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with mortgages (48.9%) or renters (27.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,700, which is considerably higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, while the median weekly rent stood at $450, compared to Brisbane metro's $380.
Locally, mortgage obligations are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Seven Hills (Qld) counted 872 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,015 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 87% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 80.3% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 43.7%, couples without children at 21.6%, and single-parent households at 12.8%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 19.7%, with single-person households at 16.3% and group housing making up 3.9%. The median household size of 2.9 individuals exceeds the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
45.5% of adults in Seven Hills (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 29.5% with a bachelor degree and 10.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 14.3% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 499 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,126 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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Residents in Seven Hills achieve academic qualifications at rates well above broader averages, with 45.5% of people aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree, compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% nationwide. This educational lead gives the area a strong position in the knowledge economy. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 29.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 10.5% and graduate diplomas at 5.5%. Vocational education accounts for 24.6% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificate qualifications at 14.3%. Participation in study is very strong, with 35.0% of the population enrolled in an educational program.
This comprises 11.5% in primary schools, 10.9% in high schools, and 7.2% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Seven Hills (Qld) reaches 16 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 520 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 transport systems in Seven Hills include 16 operational passenger stops, which consist of bus services. These locations are serviced by 6 separate routes that cater to 521 passenger trips weekly. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 198 meters from the nearest stop. Because this is a residential suburb, the majority of workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of transport for 80% of workers, while 8% travel by train and 3% commute by bicycle. Households own an average of 1.5 cars.
A significant 29.4% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements. Services run at an average frequency of 74 trips per day across the network, which translates to roughly 32 weekly trips for each passenger stop.
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73.2% of residents in Seven Hills (Qld) report no long-term health condition. 3.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 63.7% 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 outcomes for residents of Seven Hills are positive, with AreaSearch analysis of mortality rates and chronic illnesses showing results that align with national averages. Average rates of common medical conditions are observed across youth and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is extremely high, covering approximately 64% of the population (2,024 people). This compares to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national benchmark of 55.7%. The primary medical diagnoses in the area are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 8.5% and 6.9% of residents, respectively.
Meanwhile, 73.2% of the population reported having no medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. The working-age population is particularly healthy with low levels of chronic disease. Residents aged 65 and over make up 14.0% of the community (445 people), which is lower than the 15.1% share in Greater Brisbane. Senior health outcomes are above average, with national rankings matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Seven Hills (Qld) is largely Australian-born, at 78.9% of residents, with 9.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.4%) and Australian (25.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Seven Hills aligns closely with regional averages for cultural diversity, with 78.9% of the population born in Australia, 88.7% holding citizenship, and 90.6% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 49.8% of the community. The most distinct variance was in the Other category, which represents 1.2% of the population, compared to 1.3% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding parental birthplace, the primary ancestries in Seven Hills are English at 27.4%, Australian at 25.0%, and Irish at 11.6%. Notable differences exist in the concentration of other backgrounds: French ancestry is overrepresented at 1.0% of Seven Hills (compared to 0.5% regionally), Russian is at 0.5% (compared to 0.3%), and New Zealand is at 1.0% (compared to 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Seven Hills (Qld) is 37. 23.3% 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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The median age in Seven Hills is 37 years, which is very close to the Greater Brisbane median of 36 and the Australian average of 38. Compared to the wider Brisbane metropolitan area, Seven Hills has a higher proportion of residents aged 45 - 54 (16.4%) and a lower share of people aged 25 - 34 (10.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 grew from 5.5% to 6.1%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 16.2% to 15.3%. Projections suggest the age structure of the suburb of Seven Hills (Qld) will shift by 2041.
The 85+ cohort is expected to grow the fastest, expanding by 146% to add 176 residents, reaching a total of 297. Older residents aged 65+ will account for 51% of total growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. In contrast, the 35 to 44 cohort is projected to decrease by 9 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Seven Hills (Qld)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 130 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,732 at the 2021 Census → 3,180 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL32537). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.