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South Brisbane has an estimated 17,564 residents, up from 14,292 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,272 people, or 22.9%. Growth has averaged 5.1% a year over five years, faster than 92% of areas nationally. 488 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 63.0% of that increase. That puts 8,782 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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Based on examination of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of South Brisbane has an estimated population of 17,564 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 3,272 individuals (22.9%) from the 14,292 people recorded during the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated from the current resident figure of 17,564, determined by AreaSearch utilizing the ABS June 2025 ERP release and 488 validated new addresses added since the Census. Such population numbers translate to a density of 8,782 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top 10% of all Australian areas monitored by AreaSearch and highlighting the intense demand for local land.
The 22.9% population increase in the suburb of South Brisbane since the 2021 census outpaced the national rate of 9.3% as well as the state average, positioning the locality as a regional growth leader. The primary driver of this demographic expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 63.0% of the population gains, though interstate migration and natural increase also made positive contributions. AreaSearch utilizes population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for each SA2. For locations omitted from this dataset, or for projections extending past 2032, Queensland Government SA2 projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are used. Because the state-level projections lack age breakdowns, AreaSearch distributes age cohort growth proportionally based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections which use 2022 as a base year. Looking ahead, the suburb of South Brisbane is projected to experience exceptional growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of the nation, with population expected to rise by 12,658 residents by 2041 according to compiled SA2 data, representing an overall increase of 72.1% over the 16 years.
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1,036 new dwellings have been approved in South Brisbane over the past five years, an average of 207 a year. That places the area in the 85th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 131 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 1% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1,150, 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approvals compiled from localized data, South Brisbane has recorded an average of approximately 207 new residential approvals annually. This equates to an estimated 1,036 dwellings approved over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with an additional 1,055 approvals registered during FY-26. With an average of 3.8 new residents per completed dwelling over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, demand continues to outstrip new supply, driving upward price pressure and heightened competition among buyers. The average estimated construction cost for these new properties stands at $732,000, pointing to a strategic focus by developers on high-end, premium housing.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $302.5 million this financial year, demonstrating substantial commercial investment momentum. In comparison to Greater Brisbane, building activity per capita in South Brisbane is similar, indicating a balanced market aligned with the wider metropolitan region, although local development has slowed down recently. This level of activity remains significantly higher than the national benchmark, showing strong developer interest. The new supply is composed of 1.0% freestanding homes and 99.0% multi-unit residential structures. This dominant focus on high-density housing provides more accessible entry-level options and caters well to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. The area has approximately 354 residents for every residential approval, which is characteristic of an established neighborhood. Long-term forecasts suggest South Brisbane will gain 12,658 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations by AreaSearch. If current building rates persist, residential supply may fail to match the incoming population, which could intensify competition among buyers and support stronger growth in property values.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 22 current infrastructure and development projects inside South Brisbane, worth an estimated $6.22 billion. A further 169 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $287 billion. 69 are already under construction and 97 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities 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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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning decisions represent significant drivers of neighborhood change. AreaSearch has identified a total of 102 projects expected to influence the local area. Key developments include West Village, the Glasshouse Theatre at QPAC, Flourish Symphony, and Callista on Park, with the main projects of interest outlined below.
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Glasshouse Theatre at QPAC
A new 1,500-seat lyric theatre completed in January 2026 as QPACs fifth venue, designed by Blight Rayner in collaboration with Snohetta (Oslo). The Glasshouse Theatre features an iconic curved glass facade inspired by the waves of the Brisbane River, a transparent foyer, a single-balcony auditorium with superior acoustics, and 90 tonnes of locally sourced grey ironbark timber. A bronze First Nations sculpture titled Floriate by Torres Strait Islander artist Brian Robinson was installed in the entry forecourt in February 2026.Funded by a $159 million Queensland Government investment and $25 million from QPAC, the $184 million venue makes QPAC the largest performing arts centre under one roof in Australia. A free Community Day was held on 7 March 2026, with the opening performance season commencing 27 March 2026. The venue is expected to attract an additional 300,000 visitors per year, bringing total QPAC visitation to 1.6 million annually.
Mater Hill Master Plan
Long-term staged redevelopment of the historic Mater Hill campus in South Brisbane into a contemporary, integrated health, education, research, and wellbeing precinct. The master plan encompasses clinical service expansions, ward refurbishments, new intensive care facilities, and enhanced public realms. Near-term delivery is guided by the Priority Pathways Plan and a Ministerial Infrastructure Designation framework.
Boundary Street Social Housing Development
An eight-storey social housing development at 65-67 Boundary Street, West End, proposing 56 affordable apartments (35 one-bedroom and 21 studio units) for vulnerable individuals. The project is lodged by SH Boundary Street Pty Ltd and the Trustee for K2H Development Trust, designed by Hayes Anderson Lynch Architects, and will be managed by Bric Housing. Seeking approval via the Ministerial Infrastructure Designation (MID) process under the Queensland Government's QuickStarts QLD program. The building will reach approximately 27.5 metres and includes 13 car spaces, 29 bicycle spaces, and a ground-floor flexible-use room.Deep planting zones and new street trees are proposed to soften the streetscape interface. Construction is to commence following designation approval, with target completion before mid-2027.
Future South Bank Master Plan
The Future South Bank Master Plan is South Bank Corporation's long-term blueprint for the 42-hectare South Bank precinct in South Brisbane. Released in mid-2024 after extensive consultation, it guides renewal of key areas including the Northern Gateway, Southern Gateway and Grey Street, with a focus on more greenery, better active transport, stronger links to surrounding precincts and protection of South Bank's cultural and riverside character. South Bank Corporation is actively planning operational initiatives, while future delivery projects remain subject to Queensland Government and South Bank Corporation consideration, precinct opportunities, funding and approvals.
Arc Residences
Arc Residences is a luxury 10-storey absolute riverfront residential development featuring 24 oversized apartments with 3-4 bedrooms. Designed by Bureau Proberts and developed by Spyre Group, the building features a unique curved architectural form inspired by the flow of the Brisbane River. The project includes private lift access for all units and premium rooftop amenities such as a swimming pool, sundeck, and BBQ area with 180-degree views from St Lucia to South Brisbane.
South Brisbane Recreation Centre Redevelopment
Comprehensive redevelopment of the South Brisbane recreation precinct at Musgrave Park, aimed at enhancing community facilities and sports amenities. The project focuses on integrating modern recreational spaces with the existing aquatic centre to meet the demands of a growing inner-city population. Current planning activities involve site assessment and community consultation, with potential funding support identified through the SEQ Liveability Fund to deliver high-quality urban amenities ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games.
Halo (10 Cordelia Street)
Halo is a 34-level build-to-rent residential tower in South Brisbane featuring 275 apartments. Designed by Woods Bagot, the project was originally conceived by Aria Property Group before being acquired and repositioned as a rental-only development by Kio Investment Management. The architectural design features a distinctive cylindrical cluster form, a 4-storey podium with lush green walls and terracotta brick finishes, and premium resident amenities including a rooftop pool and sky terrace on level 32. Construction is being delivered by Hutchinson Builders.
Atelier West End
Atelier West End is a boutique residential project by PYCO Group at 110 Vulture Street, West End. The scheme comprises 36 three-bedroom, two-storey vertical residences with townhouse-style layouts, private outdoor areas, rooftop terraces on selected homes, podium gardens, integrated landscaping and a central communal atrium. The design is a contemporary interpretation of Brisbane's Queenslander character, with arches, curved balconies, greenery and cross-flow ventilation principles. The project is under construction with Brick Constructions appointed as builder and completion expected around late 2025 to early 2026.
11,334 residents of South Brisbane are employed, from a labour force of 11,851. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, with participation at 72.7%. 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 31,604, about 180% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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South Brisbane is characterized by an exceptionally qualified workforce with a strong concentration in professional services, an unemployment rate of 4.4%, and an annual employment growth rate of 1.7% based on regional statistics aggregated by AreaSearch. There are 11,334 employed residents as of March 2026, with the local unemployment rate closely matching the Greater Brisbane average of 4.3%. Labor force participation is also typical, standing at 72.7% compared to 70.4% across Greater Brisbane. Census data indicates that a moderate 22.9% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are professional & technical services, healthcare & social assistance, and accommodation & food services. The local concentration in accommodation & food services is particularly high, running at 2.1 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, the construction sector is underrepresented, employing only 4.7% of South Brisbane's workforce compared to 9.0% across Greater Brisbane. With 2.3 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, the area acts as a major employment center, generating more jobs than it has working residents and drawing commuters from surrounding neighborhoods. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data for the surrounding area, the 12-month period recorded a 1.7% increase in employment alongside a 2.4% expansion of the labor force, which led to a 0.6 percentage point rise in unemployment. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.2% and the labor force expand by 3.4%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context for future trends in South Brisbane. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce profile to estimate future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary by industry. Applying these industry projections to the local employment profile indicates that South Brisbane's employment could increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, assuming a simple weighted extrapolation that does not account for localized population trends.
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Median household income in South Brisbane is $1,818 a week (about $95,000 a year), with median personal income at $883 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,013 a year against an average of $80,814. The average runs 44% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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Residents in the suburb of South Brisbane have a median taxpayer income of $56,013 and an average income of $80,814, based on postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year. These figures are high by national standards, comparing to a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799 across Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimated figures would be approximately $62,376 for the median and $89,994 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and individual incomes in South Brisbane around the 59th percentile nationally.
Income distribution shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket is the most common, containing 35.2% of residents (6,182 people), which aligns closely with the metropolitan average of 33.3%. Housing affordability represents a major challenge, with only 77.7% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 46th percentile nationally, while the SEIFA income index ranks the suburb in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
South Brisbane had 5,808 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 4% detached houses and 94% apartments. 15% are owned with a mortgage, 72% rented and 13% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $470 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month, a total housing cost higher than 92% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 25.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential housing in South Brisbane at the time of the last Census consisted of 4.2% detached houses and 95.8% multi-dwelling options such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings across the wider Brisbane metropolitan area. Homeownership rates in South Brisbane were low at 13.2%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (14.8%) or renters (71.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,950 was higher than the Brisbane metropolitan average of $1,863, while the median weekly rent was $470 compared to $380 across the metro region.
On a national scale, South Brisbane mortgage repayments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are significantly higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
South Brisbane counted 5,808 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,138 today, averaging 1.9 people each. 12% are couples with children, fewer than in 96% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 40% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 48.8% of all local households, consisting of 12.1% couples with children, 28.5% couples without children, and 6.7% single-parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 51.2% of the total, with single-person households representing 39.5% and group households making up 11.7%. The median household size is 1.9 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
54.8% of adults in South Brisbane hold a university qualification, including 35.5% with a bachelor degree and 16.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 10.4% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 6,886 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,149 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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Level of education in South Brisbane is significantly higher than broader averages, with 54.8% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across Queensland and 30.4% nationwide. This high rate of tertiary education positions the local population well for professional services roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 35.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 16.0% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Vocational training accounts for 21.0% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (10.4%). A high proportion of the population participates in education, with 45.7% of residents currently enrolled in study.
This includes 27.6% attending tertiary institutions, 5.4% in high school, and 3.8% in primary school.
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Public transport in South Brisbane reaches 45 stops on 148 routes, timetabled for about 21,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 110 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.4 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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Analysis of the public transport network shows 45 active stops operating in South Brisbane, offering a combination of train, bus, and ferry services. These stops support 148 distinct routes that generate 21,608 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 112 meters from their nearest transport stop. As a primary residential hub, most locals travel out of the area for work, with private cars remaining the primary mode of travel at 43%, followed by walking at 25% and bus travel at 17%. Private vehicle ownership averages 0.4 per dwelling, which is below the metropolitan average.
The 2021 Census recorded 22.9% of residents working from home, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Public transport services average 3,086 daily trips across the network, which translates to approximately 480 weekly trips for each individual stop.
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79.7% of residents in South Brisbane report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 81% of areas nationally. 2.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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 data shows positive outcomes throughout South Brisbane, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic disease indicators, which reveal a very low rate of common health issues across all age groups. Additionally, the rate of private health insurance is high, with approximately 59% of the population (10,401 people) covered, compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. The most frequent health issues reported by local residents were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 8.4% and 6.1% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 79.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 6.7% of the local population (1,176 people), which is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 15.1%. Senior health outcomes are strong, with national rankings matching those of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
55.6% of South Brisbane residents were born overseas and 44.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 91% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (18.5%) and Chinese (17.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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South Brisbane ranks among the most culturally diverse locations in Australia, with 44.9% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 55.6% born overseas. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, accounting for 30.0% of the population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Buddhism, which is practiced by 4.7% of local residents, compared to 2.0% across Greater Brisbane. In terms of family ancestry, the three largest groups in South Brisbane are English at 18.5% (below the regional average of 26.8%), Chinese at 17.2% (significantly above the regional average of 3.4%), and Other at 14.3%.
Other ethnic groups also show distinct concentrations, with Korean heritage representing 2.4% of residents (compared to 0.5% across the region), Spanish at 0.9% (compared to 0.4%), and Russian at 0.6% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of South Brisbane is 29, younger than 98% of areas nationally. 55.0% 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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South Brisbane has a median age of 29, which is younger than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 and the national median of 38. Young adults aged 25 to 34 are the most prominent age bracket, accounting for 30.5% of residents, while children aged 5 to 14 represent a small cohort at 4.9% compared to the wider metropolitan area. The concentration of 25 to 34 year-olds is higher than the national figure of 14.6%. Post-2021 Census data shows this 25 to 34 cohort has increased from 29.6% to 30.5% of the population, while the 15 to 24 group has decreased from 25.8% to 24.5%.
By 2041, the demographic mix is expected to shift, with the 25 to 34 group projected to expand by 3,377 people (63%) from 5,357 to 8,735.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for South Brisbane
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 22 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 Aug 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 — 488 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (14,292 at the 2021 Census → 17,564 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 (SAL32587). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.