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South Ripley has an estimated 6,250 residents, up from 4,069 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,181 people, or 53.6%. Growth has averaged 12.2% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 732 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 85.0% of that increase. That puts 124 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 analysis of ABS demographic updates for the broader zone, combined with new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the resident count of South Ripley is estimated to be approximately 6,250 as of May 2026. This indicates a rise of 2,181 individuals (53.6%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 4,069 residents. The shift is calculated from a local population of 5,886, estimated by AreaSearch using the latest ERP data release from the ABS (June 2025) along with an additional 732 validated new addresses registered after the Census date.
This population size represents a density ratio of 123 persons per square kilometer, offering substantial space per occupant and potential capacity for future growth. The 53.6% growth rate in South Ripley since the 2021 census outpaced the national average (9.3%) as well as the state, establishing it as a regional growth leader. Population increases in the area were largely propelled by interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 85.0% of total population gains in recent times, though other factors such as natural increase and overseas migration also made positive contributions. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, and for periods beyond 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government for SA2 areas, published in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are utilized. It should be noted that these state-level projections lack age cohort breakdowns; therefore, when applied, AreaSearch uses proportional growth weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age bracket. Future demographic trends indicate exceptional expansion, ranking in the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationwide, with the locality projected to increase by 9,224 residents to 2041 based on compiled SA2-level forecasts, representing a total rise of 141.8% over the 16 years.
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689 new dwellings have been approved in South Ripley over the past five years, an average of 137 a year. That places the area in the 99th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 22 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 117 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 97% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 243, 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 approval statistics compiled from statistical area records, South Ripley has averaged roughly 137 new residential approvals annually, amounting to an estimated 689 residences over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26223 approvals have been logged. With an average of 3.7 new occupants arriving per built dwelling over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping new supply, which typically drives price growth and intensifies buyer rivalry, while new homes are built at an average value of $392,000—slightly above the regional benchmark—indicating a focus on high-quality projects.
Furthermore, there have been $2.2 million in commercial approvals registered this financial year, highlighting the residential focus of the locality. Relative to Greater Brisbane, South Ripley displays 179.0% more construction activity per resident, providing buyers with broader options. This rate is considerably higher than the national level, pointing to robust developer confidence in the area. New housing projects comprise 97.0% detached houses and 3.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the low-density character of the area with a focus on stand-alone homes that appeal to buyers seeking space. With approximately 40 individuals per approval, South Ripley shows the traits of a growing suburb. Future forecasts indicate South Ripley will gain 8,860 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current building rates persist, residential supply might fall short of population growth, potentially intensifying competition among buyers and encouraging stronger upward price pressure.
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 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside South Ripley, worth an estimated $714 million. A further 66 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $56.8 billion. 38 are already under construction and 22 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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Few factors shape local performance as much as changes to regional infrastructure, major construction projects and urban planning policies. In total, 22 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a probable impact on the locality. Key initiatives include the Stockland South Ripley Development, the Fischer and Ripley Roads Upgrade, the Ripley Town Centre Expansion, and Stockland Botanica, with the following list outlining those expected to be of greatest significance.
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Ferndale Estate Ripley
A residential house and land estate within the Ripley Valley Priority Development Area (PDA) in south-east Queensland. The estate offers family-oriented lots and homes within one of Australia's fastest-growing greenfield corridors, approximately 45 minutes south-west of Brisbane and 15 minutes from Springfield. Ripley Valley PDA is planned to ultimately accommodate up to 48,750 dwellings and 131,000 residents.
Ripley Road and Fischer Road Upgrade
Major staged upgrade of Ripley Road and Fischer Road to support the rapidly growing Ripley Valley community. The project includes widening Ripley Road to a four-lane urban arterial road, upgrading Fischer Road to a two-lane urban sub-arterial standard, new intersections, drainage, street lighting, shared paths, bus facilities and active transport infrastructure. Stage 1 is under construction.
Ripley Town Centre Expansion
Verso Development Group is expanding the Ripley Town Centre with a major retail and residential project. Stage 2 involves a development application for approximately 8,500 sqm to 10,000 sqm of additional retail space, including a second major supermarket, a tavern, and specialty dining. The broader masterplan, known as Ripley Square, includes the North Terraces (94 designer townhouses) and aims for a 70,000 sqm mixed-use precinct upon its long-range completion in 2035. Construction for the next retail stage is targeted for Q1 2026.
Ripley Valley State Schools
Co-located $120 million primary and secondary schools. Ripley Valley State Primary School (Prep-Year 6) and Ripley Valley State Secondary College (Years 7-12) both opened in 2020. Primary school accommodates approximately 750 students, secondary college serves over 1,000 students with innovative education facilities including science centre, applied technology centre, hospitality centre, lecture theatre and resource centre. Co-located on steeply sloping site in Providence Estate.
Bayliss Road Residential Subdivision
A 17.23 hectare residential subdivision with 257 lots, including roadways, drainage systems, parklands, and stormwater management, located within the Ripley Valley Priority Development Area. The project has Development Approval (DA) and is subject to an EPBC Act referral for environmental assessment. The proposal was amended in February 2025 to include an adjacent lot (Lot 8) alongside the original site (Lot 80).
Stockland South Ripley Development
A 77 hectare residential expansion of Stockland's Providence masterplanned community at South Ripley. The project will deliver around 1,100 homes together with a future state primary school, parks and community facilities. Environmental approvals have progressed and delivery is being integrated with the broader Providence community, where supporting infrastructure including the new town centre opened in 2026.
Amory
A masterplanned community in Ripley, QLD, delivering approximately 630 homesites across 13 stages, including land lots, terrace homes, and medium-density dwellings on a 39-hectare site. Located within walking distance of the Ripley Town Centre and a proposed future train station. Construction is underway, with the first stages completed in late 2025 and the final stage targeted for 2028. Stages 1 and 2 have sold out, with stage 3 expected to launch in 2026.
Ripley Satellite Health Centre (Moodoombar Dabbil)
Satellite health centre providing Minor Injury and Illness Clinic for walk-in urgent care from 8:00am to 10:00pm, seven days a week. Also provides appointment-based services, medical imaging (X-ray, ultrasound), pathology, and outpatient specialty clinics tailored to the local community. Part of Queensland Health's network of seven satellite centres, also known by its Aboriginal co-name Moodoombar Dabbil meaning 'Good Water' in Yagara language.
2,598 residents of South Ripley are employed, from a labour force of 2,671. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 66.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% 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 5,311, about 85% 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 Ripley possesses a skilled labor pool, with strong representation in essential service industries, an unemployment rate of only 2.7%, and 0.5% in estimated employment growth over the past year, according to AreaSearch compilations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,598 local residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 1.6% below the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.3%, and labor force participation is slightly below average (66.8% relative to Greater Brisbane's 70.4%). Census responses show a moderate 14.6% of residents worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions should be kept in mind.
Employment among the local workforce is clustered in health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and retail trade. The suburb displays a particularly high concentration in public administration & safety, with employment levels at 1.9 times the regional average. In contrast, the professional & technical sector has a minor footprint, accounting for 5.3% of employment compared to 8.9% across the region. The suburb appears to provide few local employment opportunities, as shown by the ratio of Census working population to resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader statistical zones, for the year ending March 2026, employment numbers rose by 0.5% and the labor force expanded by 0.3%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. This stands in contrast to Greater Brisbane, where employment grew by 3.2%, the labor force increased by 3.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 provide additional context regarding future demand within South Ripley. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local employment profile to estimate growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary greatly across industry sectors. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to South Ripley's employment distribution suggests local employment is projected to rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in South Ripley is $2,182 a week (about $113,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,104 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,057 a year against an average of $70,917. 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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The suburb of South Ripley's income profile is above the national average according to the latest ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The suburb of South Ripley's median taxpayer income is $62,057 and the average income is $70,917, compared to Greater Brisbane figures of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $69,107 (median) and $78,973 (average) as of March 2026. Census statistics show household, family and individual incomes all rank high in South Ripley, placing between the 76th and 85th percentiles nationally.
Regarding income brackets, 48.6% of the population (3,037 individuals) are in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring wider patterns in the surrounding region where 33.3% share this bracket. Elevated housing costs absorb 18.1% of income, though robust earnings keep disposable income at the 74th percentile, and the area's SEIFA income status places it in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
South Ripley had 1,317 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 46% rented and 5% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,900 a month, a total housing cost higher than 91% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 17.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.1%. 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 composition of dwellings in South Ripley, as measured at the most recent Census, consisted of 96.9% houses and 3.1% other dwelling types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to the Brisbane metro distribution of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the home ownership rate in South Ripley stood behind the Brisbane metro level, at 5.1%, with the rest of the properties being mortgaged (49.4%) or rented (45.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was higher than the Brisbane metro average at $1,900, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $390, compared to Brisbane metro's $1,863 and $380.
Nationally, South Ripley's mortgage costs are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
South Ripley counted 1,317 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,023 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 45% are couples with children, more than in 89% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 14% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the vast majority at 83.1% of all households, consisting of 45.0% couples with children, 22.9% couples without children, and 13.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 16.9%, with single-person households at 13.8% and group households representing 3.3% of the total. The median household occupancy of 3.0 people is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.9% of adults in South Ripley hold a university qualification, including 17.8% with a bachelor degree and 3.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,809 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,005 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 educational profile of the area is distinct within the region, with university graduation rates (23.9% of residents aged 15+) exceeding the SA3 area average of 17.2%, showing the community's focus on higher education. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 17.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational and technical skills are also prominent, with 44.8% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.0%) and certificates (31.8%). Enrollment rates in education are exceptionally high, with 34.8% of residents currently participating in formal study.
This includes 14.2% in primary schools, 7.7% in secondary schools, and 5.3% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around South Ripley means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit analysis shows 4 active transport stops situated within South Ripley, consisting of a mix of bus services. These stops are served by 1 separate routes, providing a total of 152 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is classified as moderate, with residents living an average of 441 meters from their nearest transit stop. Being a primarily residential locality, most workers commute out of the area - private vehicles remain the primary travel mode at 93%. Car ownership stands at an average of 1.6 vehicles per household, exceeding the regional average.
Approximately 14.6% of working residents do so from home (2021 Census; potentially reflecting COVID-19 settings). Average service frequency is 21 trips daily across all routes, which translates to roughly 38 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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77.6% of residents in South Ripley report no long-term health condition. 3.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 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 statistics show favorable outcomes for South Ripley residents, with AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and health conditions indicating results general aligned with national benchmarks, a low prevalence of common medical issues across both young and old cohorts, and a very high level of private health insurance coverage at approximately 55% of the total population (~3,456 people). The most frequent medical conditions diagnosed in the area were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 8.7 and 8.4% of residents, respectively, while 77.6% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
Working-age residents display strong health profiles with low rates of chronic illness. The area has 3.9% of its population aged 65 and over (243 people), which is below the 15.1% recorded in Greater Brisbane. Health profiles among seniors are especially positive, with national rankings surpassing those of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
South Ripley is largely Australian-born, at 78.0% of residents, with 15.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.9%) and Australian (26.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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South Ripley exhibits above-average cultural diversity, with 22.0% of the population born outside Australia and 15.2% using a non-English language at home. The predominant religious affiliation in South Ripley is Christianity, representing 40.4% of the population. However, the most pronounced overrepresentation was in Other, which accounts for 1.9% of the population, compared to 1.3% throughout Greater Brisbane. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most common backgrounds in South Ripley are English, representing 27.9% of the population, Australian, representing 26.8% of the population, and Other, representing 10.0% of the population.
Furthermore, there are distinct differences in the proportions of other ethnic backgrounds: Welsh is noticeably overrepresented at 0.9% of South Ripley (compared to 0.5% regionally), Samoan at 1.8% (compared to 0.9%) and Maori at 1.6% (compared to 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of South Ripley is 27, younger than 99% of areas nationally. 33.6% 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 27 years in South Ripley is significantly below the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and much younger than the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the 5 - 14 cohort is highly over-represented (19.6% locally), while the 55 - 64 age bracket is under-represented (3.8%). This concentration of 5 - 14 year-olds is well above the national level of 12.0%. Data since the 2021 Census shows the 35 to 44 age bracket has expanded from 16.0% to 18.6% of the population. In contrast, the 25 to 34 age group has contracted from 25.9% to 21.4%.
Looking forward to 2041, population forecasts indicate major changes in South Ripley's age distribution. The 5 to 14 cohort is projected to experience the fastest growth at 137%, adding 1,674 residents to reach 2,900.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for South Ripley
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 6 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 — 732 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,069 at the 2021 Census → 6,250 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 (SAL32598). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.