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South Brisbane has an estimated 17,567 residents, up from 14,292 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,275 people, or 22.9%. Growth has averaged 5.1% a year over five years, faster than 92% of areas nationally. 490 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 63.0% of that increase. That puts 8,784 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 evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with post-Census address validations, the suburb of South Brisbane has an estimated population of approximately 17,567 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 3,275 people (22.9%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 14,292 people. This figure is derived from an estimated resident count of 17,564 determined by AreaSearch via the most recent ABS ERP release (June 2025), alongside 490 validated new addresses identified following the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 8,783 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the upper 10% across the country in AreaSearch assessments and underscoring intense demand for local real estate.
Outperforming both Queensland and the national benchmark (9.5%), the suburb of South Brisbane's 22.9% post-2021 Census expansion establishes it among the primary regional growth centers. The main catalyst for this population intake was overseas migration, generating roughly 63.0% of recent overall gains, though natural increase and interstate arrivals also contributed positively. Projections utilised by AreaSearch for individual SA2 boundaries originate from ABS/Geoscience Australia modeling published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For non-covered SA2 territories and periods beyond post-2032, Queensland State Government SA2 series published in 2023 (using 2021 data) are incorporated. Because these state forecasts lack age-bracket breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings sourced from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (based on 2022 figures) across respective cohorts. Moving forward, the suburb of South Brisbane is projected to experience extraordinary demographic expansion within the top 10 percent nationwide, adding 12,605 persons by 2041 according to combined SA2 projections, representing an overall rise of 71.7% across the 16 years.
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1,033 new dwellings have been approved in South Brisbane over the past five years, an average of 206 a year. That places the area in the 96th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 429 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 0% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1,622, 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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Analysis by AreaSearch of ABS residential building approvals at the statistical area level indicates South Brisbane has sustained an annual average of approximately 206 dwelling approvals, accumulating roughly 1,033 homes throughout the past 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 1,622 approvals have been documented. Over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), an average of 1.8 incoming residents per approved home pointed to a well-matched balance between supply and demand, fostering stable market conditions, with the metric moderating to 0.7 people per dwelling across the past 2 financial years to indicate enhanced housing availability.
The mean construction cost for incoming dwellings is $826,000, highlighting builder concentration within the higher-tier, luxury segment. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $302.5 million during this financial year, reflecting considerable local business capital deployment. Per capita building approvals in South Brisbane exceed Greater Brisbane by 61.0%, providing prospective purchasers with broader selection. This volume sits well above nationwide norms, demonstrating strong developer focus. In addition, recent construction consists exclusively of townhouses and apartment complexes. This emphasis on medium-to-high density residential formats delivers accessible entry thresholds while catering to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. The area records approximately 21 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an expanding residential market. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures, South Brisbane is anticipated to gain 12,602 residents by 2041. Should current construction tempos persist, residential completions could encounter difficulty keeping pace with population expansion, which may intensify competition among purchasers and place upward pressure on 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 $5.42 billion. A further 169 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $273.8 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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Civic infrastructure enhancements, large-scale developments, and urban planning policies serve as key drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 102 active or planned initiatives likely to influence the precinct. Prominent projects encompass West Village, Callista on Park, Flourish Symphony, and the Glasshouse Theatre at QPAC, with detailed entries provided 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.
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.
Urban Forest
A landmark 30-storey sustainable residential tower featuring 321 apartments and a vertical forest of over 1,000 trees and 20,000 plants. Designed by Koichi Takada Architects for Aria Property Group, the project aims to be the worlds greenest residential building with a 6-star Green Star rating. The development includes a 1,452 square meter public ground-floor park, a visitor information centre dedicated to biodiversity, and extensive rooftop resident amenities.
11,332 residents of South Brisbane are employed, from a labour force of 11,849. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, with participation at 72.2%. 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 31,612, 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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Statistical area aggregations by AreaSearch show South Brisbane possessing a highly qualified labour pool, prominent professional services participation, a 4.4% unemployment rate, and a 1.7% annual rise in estimated employment. As of March 2026, 11,332 local citizens are employed, with unemployment tracking closely against the Greater Brisbane figure of 4.3% and labour force participation registering at a typical 72.2% compared to 70.1% across Greater Brisbane. Census returns indicated a moderate 22.9% of local workers operated from home, though Covid-19 restrictions represent an important contextual factor. The primary employment sectors for local residents are professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, alongside accommodation & food.
Representation within accommodation & food is particularly heavy, standing at 2.1 times the regional norm. Conversely, construction displays lower participation, employing 4.7% of local workers relative to 9.0% across Greater Brisbane. With a Census ratio of 2.3 workers per local resident, the precinct acts as a major employment destination, providing a surplus of jobs over resident labor and drawing personnel from adjacent suburbs. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM metrics over the 12 months to March 2026 shows that local employment expanded by 1.7% against a 2.4% rise in the labour pool, resulting in a 0.6 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Brisbane recorded a 3.2% gain in employment, a 3.4% labour force expansion, and a 0.1 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce requirements in South Brisbane. These five- and ten-year forecasts have been applied against the local occupational makeup to project prospective trends. At the country-wide level, employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with considerable variation by sector. Applying these industry weightings to the South Brisbane workforce indicates local employment growth of 7.1% over five years and 14.3% over ten years (note that this is a straightforward weighted extrapolation for context and omits localized population forecasts).
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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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Aggregated ATO postcode records for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate the suburb of South Brisbane recorded a median taxpayer earnings figure of $56,013 and an average of $80,814. These amounts are elevated by countrywide standards, contrasting with Greater Brisbane median earnings of $58,236 and an average of $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $62,376 for the median and $89,994 for the average as of March 2026. According to Census records, family, household, and individual earnings across the suburb sit near the 59th percentile nationally.
The predominant weekly income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, encompassing 35.2% of residents (6,183 people), which aligns with the broader metropolitan proportion of 33.3%. Severe housing cost pressures leave residents with 77.7% of residual income, placing the district at the 46th percentile, while its overall SEIFA income score falls within the 8th decile.
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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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Census figures indicate that South Brisbane residential stock was distributed between 4.2% separate houses and 95.8% attached or alternative dwellings (including apartments and semi-detached properties), whereas the broader Brisbane metro profile comprised 73.5% separate houses and 26.5% other dwelling types. Full home ownership in the locality stood below the metropolitan baseline at 13.2%, while remaining residences were occupied with a mortgage (14.8%) or tenanted (71.9%). Typical monthly mortgage instalments in the suburb reached $1,950, exceeding the Brisbane metro median of $1,863, while median weekly rent was $470 compared to $380 regionally.
Relative to countrywide metrics, South Brisbane mortgage repayments surpass the Australian standard of $1,863, and weekly rents track well beyond the nationwide average of $375.
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South Brisbane counted 5,808 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,139 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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Family units account for 48.8% of all local domestic arrangements, consisting of 28.5% couples without children, 12.1% couples with children, and 6.7% one-parent households. Non-family households constitute 51.2% of total residences, led by single-person dwellings at 39.5% and shared group households at 11.7%. The typical household size of 1.9 people remains below the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
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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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Tertiary qualification levels in South Brisbane outstrip broader regional and country benchmarks, with 54.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding a higher education degree, compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% nationwide. This substantial educational advantage supports the community's participation in knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest category at 35.5%, followed by postgraduate awards (16.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Technical and vocational credentials represent 21.0% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (10.4%). Formal academic engagement is exceptionally pronounced, with 45.7% of the population currently undertaking studies.
Higher education accounts for 27.6% of residents, while secondary schooling comprises 5.4% and primary school education represents 3.8%.
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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 indicators across South Brisbane show favorable outcomes based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic illness rates, showing minimal incidence of typical ailments across all demographic brackets. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, held by approximately 59% of the overall population (10,403 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. Asthma and mental health conditions constitute the most prevalent chronic diagnoses locally, affecting 6.1% and 8.4% of citizens respectively, whereas 79.7% of the populace reported having no medical conditions at all, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Senior citizens aged 65 and over make up 6.6% of residents (1,159 people), below the 15.0% proportion seen regionally.
Health metrics for local seniors remain robust, aligning closely with general population benchmarks nationally.
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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 nation's most multicultural communities, with 55.6% of residents born abroad and 44.9% using a language other than English in their homes. Christianity represents the most widely reported religious affiliation at 30.0% of the local population. Meanwhile, Buddhism shows a notable local concentration, representing 4.7% of the populace compared to 2.0% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding parental ancestry, English heritage is the most frequent background in South Brisbane at 18.5% (trailing the 26.8% regional proportion), followed by Chinese ancestry at 17.2% (substantially exceeding the 3.4% Greater Brisbane benchmark) and Other at 14.3%.
Pronounced differences are also visible among several other communities: Korean ancestry accounts for 2.4% locally (against 0.5% regionally), Spanish represents 0.9% (versus 0.4%), and Russian stands 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. 55.9% 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 demographic profile of the suburb of South Brisbane is heavily concentrated in young adult cohorts without dependents. Updated estimates to August 2026 indicate that 47.6% of the population consists of young to middle-aged adults aged 25 - 44, compared to 30.6% across Greater Brisbane, while the 65+ senior group accounts for 6.6% relative to a 15.0% metropolitan share. Consequently, the estimated median age is 29, holding steady from the 2021 Census and sitting 7 years below the Greater Brisbane median of 36 recorded at that Census, where the nationwide median was 38.
The most visible demographic shift since the Census occurred among residents aged 0 - 24, decreasing from 33.9% to an estimated 30.4%. Specifically, the 15 to 24 cohort decreased from 25.8% to an estimated 23.7%, while the 25 to 34 group increased from 29.6% to 32.2%, with no corresponding younger cohort expansion. The 25 - 44 young-to-middle-aged adult group is projected to generate the largest absolute gain by 2041, increasing by 5,202 (62%) to reach 13,564, while the 65+ retiree and senior bracket is anticipated to register the fastest relative growth, rising 131% to 2,679 residents.
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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 Sep 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 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 490 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (14,292 at the 2021 Census → 17,567 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 (SAL32587). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.