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South Mackay has an estimated 7,257 residents, up from 6,918 at the 2021 Census — a change of 339 people, or 4.9%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. That puts 987 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 an examination of demographic updates from the ABS for the wider region, alongside address checks conducted by AreaSearch after the Census, the population of South Mackay is estimated to stand at approximately 7,257 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 339 people (4.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 6,918 people. This shift is calculated from the resident population of 7,257, which was calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP statistics from June 2025 coupled with post-Census address verification. With these numbers, the local population density reaches 987 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with the typical averages observed in other regions analyzed by AreaSearch.
The post-Census expansion of 4.9% in South Mackay trails the broader SA3 region (6.8%) by 1.9 percentage points, showing solid underlying growth dynamics. The expansion was chiefly supported by natural increase, which was responsible for roughly 52.0% of the overall population rise in recent times. Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2 area, which were published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as a starting point, are used by AreaSearch. In instances where SA2 regions lack this coverage, or for periods past the year 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 records are applied. Because these state-level figures do not break down population by age, AreaSearch distributes growth across age cohorts using weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which used 2022 as their base. Under this projection approach, the region is anticipated to experience a demographic contraction, with the headcount dropping by 374 persons by 2041. Despite this overall reduction, certain brackets are expected to rise, most notably the cohort aged 25 to 34, which is expected to grow by 164 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Property development in South Mackay is extremely quiet, with approvals averaging 2 per year (11 approvals over five years). This minimal building activity is typical of a rural locality, where residential construction is generally sparked by specific local requirements rather than wider market dynamics. Because these volume figures are so small, annual percentage shifts and relative comparisons can fluctuate significantly due to the timing of individual projects. Building activity in South Mackay is significantly below the levels observed in the Rest of Qld, as well as falling far short of national benchmarks.
Additionally, all recent construction approvals have been for standalone houses, which aligns with the rural character of the locality where spacious blocks and larger properties are standard. Interestingly, the focus of builders is heavily weighted toward traditional homes compared to the existing housing stock (73.0% at Census), showing that demand for detached family residences remains strong despite broader densification trends. The area currently has a ratio of approximately 7228 people per dwelling approval, indicating a mature residential market. Given that demographic forecasts indicate either stable or contracting numbers, South Mackay is likely to experience less pressure on residential demand, which should prove advantageous for prospective homebuyers.
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 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside South Mackay, worth an estimated $126 million. A further 46 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.99 billion. 23 are already under construction and 19 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and sports & recreation. 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 performance is heavily shaped by updates to infrastructure, major construction works, and planning frameworks. AreaSearch has identified a total of 8 projects that are expected to influence this locality. Key developments include the Milton Precinct, the Mackay Airport Expansion, the Mackay Base Hospital Expansion, and the Great Barrier Reef Arena Redevelopment, with the primary details of these relevant projects provided below.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Mackay Airport Redevelopment
A $60 million major redevelopment program transforming key facilities. Includes a $20 million runway overlay, $3 million terminal enhancement with increased capacity, a 190-space car park expansion, and the $32 million Milton Precinct commercial development.
Milton Precinct
Milton Precinct is a staged business, retail and mixed-use service hub being developed on Mackay Airport land holdings between the Mackay CBD and the emerging Bakers Creek community zone. Stage 1 civil works were completed in November 2025 at a cost of around 9.7 million dollars, activating 25,000 square metres of serviced lots with new roads and services. The first tenancies are scheduled to open in 2026, with further development rolling out through 2027 and 2028 and all commercial operators expected to come online over a 10-year period.The precinct will accommodate retail, food and beverage offerings, short-term worker accommodation, health care and other service providers, and light industrial uses. It is forecast to deliver 134.1 million dollars to the local economy in its first 10 years and support around 280 onsite jobs once operational, with new businesses expected to generate 42.5 million dollars in annual output. Milton Precinct sits within a broader 60 million dollar Mackay Airport infrastructure program that also includes a terminal transformation, a major runway overlay and expanded car parking, with the terminal upgrade starting in January 2026. Local family business Vassallo Constructions delivered the Stage 1 civil works.
Mackay Base Hospital Expansion
A major expansion of Mackay Base Hospital under the Queensland Government Hospital Rescue Plan. The project will deliver 128 additional beds, a new clinical services building, expanded women's health units, and child and adolescent units. Current active works include a temporary 80-space parking facility and the recommissioning of the on-site helipad to improve time-critical patient transfers. A new masterplan for the site is expected to be finalized by mid-2026.
Mackay State Development Area
907 hectares designated for renewable energy and biofutures industries. Supports regional economic diversification and sustainable aviation fuel production. Leverages Mackay's agricultural strengths for net-zero transition industries. Declared February 2024 with development scheme approved September 2024. The SDA incorporates two distinct areas: Racecourse Mill area (137 hectares) approximately 5km west of Mackay CBD, and Rosella area (770 hectares) located 10km south of Mackay CBD. Designed to become Queensland's home for emerging biocommodity industry.
Great Barrier Reef Arena Redevelopment
Stage 1 of the project will include a new covered grandstand, elite player, match official and broadcast facilities and an expanded capacity for more than 10,000 people.
Mackay Waterfront Priority Development Area (PDA)
A long-term urban transformation project revitalising Mackay's CBD and waterfront across five precincts. Current active works include the Sydney and River Streets intersection upgrade, Bluewater Trail enhancements, and the redevelopment of the 8 River Street site into a food and beverage destination. The project integrates streetscape improvements, public realm upgrades, and heritage preservation to drive private investment.
Mackay Public Transport Hub
Concept for an integrated public transport interchange in Mackay combining bus services, taxi facilities, active transport connections and future public transport integration. As of the latest publicly available information, no active construction or funded delivery program has been identified and the proposal remains at the planning level.
South Mackay Industrial Estate
Situated in the heart of Mackay's burgeoning bioenergy hub, the South Mackay Industrial Estate offers flat, serviced industrial land with excellent transport links to the Bruce Highway, Mackay Harbour, and the airport. It positions businesses to leverage the region's agricultural industry, R&D expertise, the planned Future Foods Biohub, and bioenergy policies. The estate comprises 11 industrial allotments over 12 hectares, with the final lots available for sale as of 2025.
3,872 residents of South Mackay are employed, from a labour force of 4,043. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 67.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,928, about 82% 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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South Mackay features a diversified labor pool encompassing both white and blue collar occupations, with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial fields, an unemployment rate of 4.2%, and an estimated employment growth of 4.0% during the previous year according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 3,872 residents are employed while the local unemployment rate stands at 0.3% higher than Regional Qld's rate of 3.9%, and workforce participation remains fairly typical at 67.4% compared to Regional Qld's 64.3%. Based on Census responses, a low 3.8% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. There is a strong local specialization in the mining industry, which employs a share of the workforce that is 2.3 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, agricultural, forestry, and fishing enterprises employ only 0.8% of the local workforce, which is below the 4.5% average for Regional Qld. The comparison between the Census count of local jobs and the resident working population suggests that local employment opportunities within the immediate area are relatively scarce. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from the surrounding statistical regions shows that in the 12 months leading up to March 2026, the number of employed persons grew by 4.0% while the total labor force expanded by 5.9%, leading to a 1.7 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional Qld saw employment grow by 0.1% and its labor force by 0.3%, resulting in a rise of 0.1 percentage points. Long-term employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective workforce demand in South Mackay. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local industry mix to model future employment trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely across different industries. Mapping these sector-specific forecasts to the current employment structure of South Mackay indicates that local employment could grow by 5.9% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though this is a simple weighted projection and does not account for local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in South Mackay is $1,477 a week (about $77,000 a year), with median personal income at $791 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,878 a year against an average of $68,618. 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 the most recent postcode-level taxation data released by the ATO for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of South Mackay earn a median income of $54,878 and an average income of $68,618. This sits slightly above the national benchmark, and compares to a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593 across Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates as of March 2026 point to a median income of roughly $61,112 and an average of $76,413.
Census records show that household, family, and individual incomes in South Mackay are relatively modest, falling between the 34th and 47th percentiles. Looking at the distribution of income, the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the most common, accounting for 34.1% of residents (2,474 people), which is consistent with the wider region where this cohort makes up 31.7%. Affordability constraints are significant, with residents retaining only 84.6% of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the 35th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
South Mackay had 2,807 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 73% detached houses and 2% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $290 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,500 a month. Rent absorbs 19.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in South Mackay at the time of the last Census consisted of 73.4% standalone houses and 26.6% alternative dwelling types like townhouses, flats, or other housing, compared to Regional Qld where standalone houses accounted for 76.4% and alternative dwellings made up 23.6%. Home ownership rates in South Mackay lagged behind the regional average at 27.7%, with the remaining properties being held under a mortgage (32.9%) or occupied by tenants (39.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was lower than the Regional Qld average at $1,500, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $290, compared to regional figures of $1,655 and $345 respectively.
On a national level, housing costs in South Mackay are considerably below the Australian average mortgage payment of $1,863 and the national median rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
South Mackay counted 2,807 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 77% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units comprise the majority of households at 62.8%, which is made up of couples with children (23.1%), couples without children (24.6%), and single-parent households (13.4%). The remaining 37.2% consist of non-family households, dominated by single-person households at 33.9% and group living situations at 3.4%. The median household size stands at 2.3 individuals, which is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.7% of adults in South Mackay hold a university qualification, including 10.6% with a bachelor degree and 1.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 34.5% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,574 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 992 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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The community has lower rates of tertiary attainment, with only 13.7% of residents holding a university qualification compared to the national average of 30.4%. This gap highlights both an educational shortfall and an opportunity for focused local programs. Among university degrees, bachelor programs are the most common at 10.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (1.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational and practical training are highly prevalent, with 42.2% of residents aged 15 and over possessing vocational certificates or diplomas, split between advanced diplomas (7.7%) and certificates (34.5%). A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 28.0% of local residents currently enrolled in an educational institution.
This group includes 10.7% attending primary schools, 8.1% in secondary education, and 3.5% enrolled in higher education or university courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in South Mackay reaches 25 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 220 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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An analysis of public transport options shows 25 active stops operating in South Mackay, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 4 distinct routes, which together provide 222 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated favorably, with residents living an average of 246 meters from their nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, the vast majority of workers commute outside the area, with private cars being the main transport mode at 92%. Dwellings have an average of 1.3 vehicles, which is lower than the regional norm.
A relatively low proportion of residents (3.8%) worked from home at the time of the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Bus routes in the area average 31 daily trips across all services, which translates to roughly 8 weekly departures at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.6% of residents in South Mackay report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 76% of areas nationally. 5.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators point to notable challenges in South Mackay, according to an evaluation by AreaSearch regarding death rates and the occurrence of long-term health issues, which are evident in both younger and older age brackets, while the rate of private health insurance is relatively high at approximately 54% of the population (~3,947 people). The most prevalent health issues recorded locally are arthritis and mental health conditions, each affecting 8.5% and 8.5% of the population, while 66.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Working-age individuals experience chronic illnesses at rates higher than average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 19.1% of the local population (1,386 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld average of 20.4%. Senior health metrics present some difficulties, with national performance rankings matching those of the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
South Mackay is largely Australian-born, at 83.9% of residents, with 10.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (27.5%) and English (27.3%). 4.3% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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South Mackay displays lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with citizens making up 85.0% of the population, Australian-born residents accounting for 83.9%, and English being the sole language spoken at home for 90.0% of residents. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 59.8% of the local population, compared to 52.2% recorded across Regional Qld. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three largest heritage groups in South Mackay are Australian at 27.5%, English at 27.3%, and Irish at 8.4%. There are also notable differences in the concentration of other backgrounds, with Filipino heritage significantly higher at 4.3% of the population (compared to 0.9% regionally), Maltese at 1.4% (compared to 0.4% regionally), and New Zealand heritage at 0.9% (matching the regional average of 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of South Mackay is 39. 28.3% 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 of residents in South Mackay is 39 years, which is slightly younger than the Regional Qld average of 41 years but very close to the Australian median of 38 years. The demographic profile features a notable concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 (15.5%), while the 45 - 54 bracket is relatively small (10.7%) compared to Regional Qld. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 13.8% to 15.5% of the local population. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort shrank from 12.4% to 10.7% and the 5 to 14 group fell from 12.2% to 11.1%.
Looking forward to 2041, demographic projections indicate notable shifts in the local age profile. The 25 to 34 cohort is expected to grow steadily, adding 126 people (11%) to rise from 1,124 to 1,251. Notably, the combined 65 and over cohorts are projected to account for 57% of the total population growth, pointing to an aging local profile. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 cohorts are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for South Mackay
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 4 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,918 at the 2021 Census → 7,257 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 (SAL32594). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.