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Southport (Qld) has an estimated 40,564 residents, up from 36,786 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,778 people, or 10.3%. Growth has averaged 1.9% a year over five years. 1,281 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 2,827 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 evaluations of ABS population trends in the surrounding region, combined with address records verified by AreaSearch subsequent to the Census, the suburb of Southport (Qld) has a resident count projected at 40,564 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 3,778 people (10.3%) from the 2021 Census, which registered 36,786 people. The estimation is derived from a baseline of 40,507 residents calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 release of ERP statistics, supplemented by 1,281 validated new addresses registered post-Census. With these numbers, the demographic density stands at 2,826 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the highest quarter of all Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
The expansion of 10.3% in the suburb of Southport (Qld) since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 region (7.3%) and the Rest of Qld, indicating its status as a primary growth hub. This upward trajectory was almost exclusively fueled by arriving international migrants, who served as the sole source of population increases during recent intervals. Projections generated in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, using 2022 as a baseline, are utilized for each SA2 district. In instances where these are unavailable or for periods extending past 2032, forecasts issued by the Queensland Government in 2023 based on 2021 records are applied. Because these state-level figures do not provide breakdowns by age, AreaSearch adjusts cohorts by applying proportional weights derived from the ABS 2023 capital city forecasts (with 2022 as the base year). Looking ahead to future demographics, substantial gains are anticipated in top-tier non-metropolitan locations, with the suburb of Southport (Qld) projected to grow by 15,214 persons by 2041 under combined SA2 data, indicating a total expansion of 37.4% across the 16 years.
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1,291 new dwellings have been approved in Southport (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 258 a year. That places the area in the 90th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 210 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 12% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 832, 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 of ABS building data indicates Southport registers approximately 258 residential development approvals annually, accumulating to 1,291 prospective dwellings over the preceding 5 financial periods. For the current FY-26763 approvals have been logged. Over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, an average of 2.8 new occupants per dwelling was recorded annually, indicating sustained demand. Newly planned residences carry an average building cost of $598,000, showing that developers are prioritizing upscale, higher-end projects. Furthermore, non-residential approvals valued at $209.6 million have been registered this financial year, pointing to robust local business development.
Compared to the Rest of Qld, Southport exhibits a higher frequency of residential approvals, tracking 41.0% above the per-capita regional average for the 5 year timeframe. While this ensures options for prospective purchasers and keeps existing property values stable, overall construction approvals have slowed lately. Approved designs comprise 12.0% separate houses and 88.0% multi-unit options like townhouses or apartments. This preference for medium-density and high-density layouts provides cheaper entry points and appeals to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. The metric of 209 people per approval characterizes a changing urban landscape. Projections indicate Southport will add 15,157 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly figures from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current pace, the addition of new housing may not keep up with population increases, which is likely to heighten buyer rivalry and support upward pressure on property prices.
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 38 current infrastructure and development projects inside Southport (Qld), worth an estimated $11.6 billion. A further 131 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $67.2 billion. 66 are already under construction and 90 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development initiatives are major factors in local performance. AreaSearch has identified 68 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Key examples include the Southport Supportive Housing Project, the Griffith University Village Student Accommodation Tower, Monarch Place - Imperial Square Stage 2, and Quest Southport, with the following list highlighting those of greatest local significance.
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Quest Southport
A $50 million, 10-storey serviced apartment hotel project by Quest Apartment Hotels featuring 90 modern units, a state-of-the-art gym, and a rooftop pool. The project is being delivered by ADCO Constructions and Westpoint Constructions, serving as a key part of Ascott Limited's expansion strategy on the Gold Coast. Completion is slated for mid-2026.
Southport Supportive Housing Project
Queensland Government high-rise supportive housing project delivering more than 200 social and affordable homes at Southport, including studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. The project includes onsite wraparound support services, tenancy management, communal areas, support spaces and ground-floor commercial space for people at risk of or experiencing homelessness on the Gold Coast.
Garden Street Southport Aged Care & Retirement
A 20-storey mixed-use aged care and retirement village on a 1,270 square metre corner site in central Southport, two blocks from the Broadwater Parklands. The development comprises 38 residential care facility units, 16 NDIS/SDA units, and 22 independent living units (76 total). The ground floor includes four retail and healthcare tenancies fronting Garden Street, with three levels of car parking (77 spaces) and two levels of office space above. Level six features communal recreational amenity including a cinema, conference area, games room, meeting rooms, and gym.The project is designed to capitalise on proximity to an existing private hospital and broader healthcare services in the Southport CBD.
Southport - Nerang Street Revitalisation
A City of Gold Coast Council placemaking and streetscape upgrade project for Nerang Street, the main street of the Southport CBD. The project aims to revitalise the historic commercial strip through improved pedestrian amenity, public realm enhancements, street furniture, lighting, and landscaping to create a more activated and liveable city centre.
Southport Priority Development Area
The Southport Priority Development Area (PDA) encompasses 198.3 hectares of the Gold Coast CBD, declared on 4 October 2013 under the Economic Development Act 2012. It includes the former Gold Coast Hospital site, Broadwater Parklands, and surrounding residential and commercial land. The Development Scheme, last amended in July 2022, provides a streamlined planning framework for mixed-use redevelopment spanning residential, retail, commercial, financial, educational, and community uses. A Special Entertainment Precinct (SEP) was incorporated into the scheme in 2022, fostering live music venues compatible with residential growth in the CBD precinct.A full review of the Development Scheme was publicly consulted in late 2022 and is currently being drafted; a revised masterplan was anticipated in 2025. A proposed 'use it or lose it' policy to reduce development approval periods from five to three years without renewal options is under consideration to combat land banking, which remains a significant challenge across the precinct. City of Gold Coast Council assesses all development applications within the PDA against the Development Scheme.
RDX Lumina
RDX Lumina is a state-of-the-art health, research, and innovation facility within the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct. Completed in February 2026, the 154 million dollar building features eight levels of specialized space, including the world-first Neutex Image-guided Therapy Surgery and Robotics Training Centre. It supports medical research, clinical trials, and biotechnology innovation, and is physically connected to the Gold Coast Private Hospital via a dedicated bridge link. The facility targets a 6-Star Green Star rating and serves as a primary hub for life sciences and health technology in Queensland.
RDX Lumina - Life Sciences Centre
RDX Lumina is a $154 million life sciences, health research and innovation facility in the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct. The building provides more than 12,000 sqm of commercial, clinical, laboratory, consulting and collaboration space, including specialist PC2 labs, digital health-ready facilities, high-speed fibre access, shared amenities and a proposed direct bridge link to Gold Coast Private Hospital. Practical completion was reported in February 2026, with the centre intended to support health, medtech, biotech, clinical research and advanced technology-assisted health services.
Griffith University Village Student Accommodation Tower
Campus Living Villages is delivering a new multi-storey purpose-built student accommodation tower at Griffith University Village on the Gold Coast campus. The project adds about 459 to 460 beds in studio, two-bedroom and accessible units, with new indoor and outdoor communal amenities including an expanded village green, resort-style swimming pool, gym, laundry, study and collaboration spaces. Construction commenced in August 2024 and completion is expected later in 2026.
22,250 residents of Southport (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 23,436. Unemployment sits at 5.1%, with participation at 64.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 47,501, about 117% 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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The local workforce is highly educated and features a large representation of leisure and hospitality workers, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.1% and a job growth rate of 3.9% over the preceding year. As of March 2026, there are 22,250 employed individuals living here, with an unemployment rate that sits 1.1% higher than the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%. Participation in the labor force matches the Regional Qld level of 64.3%. Census returns show that a small proportion of residents (11.4%) perform their duties from home, though this figure reflects pandemic restrictions.
The primary sectors of employment for local residents are healthcare & social assistance, accommodation & food services, and retail trade. The local economy is highly specialized in accommodation & food services, employing workers at a rate 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, primary industries like agriculture, forestry & fishing are barely represented, employing 0.4% of the local workforce compared to 4.5% across Regional Qld. A ratio of 0.9 workers per resident at the time of the Census indicates a strong local employment base. According to SALM and ABS data compiled across wider geographic zones, the 12 months ending March 2026 saw employment grow by 3.9% and the labor force expand by 3.2%, which pushed the unemployment rate down by 0.6 percentage points. Over the same span, Regional Qld experienced a minor employment increase of 0.1% and labor force growth of 0.3%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections published in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future trends in Southport. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to local industries to project future job counts. Globally, national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with substantial variation among different sectors. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce composition suggests local job numbers will increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, representing a simple weight-based extrapolation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Southport (Qld) is $1,268 a week (about $66,000 a year), with median personal income at $666 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,922 a year against an average of $56,743. 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 financial year 2023 ATO statistics released at the postcode level, tax-paying residents of Southport have a median income of $44,922 and an average income of $56,743. These figures sit below national benchmarks, and compare to a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593 in Regional Qld. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index rise of 11.36% since financial year 2023, these values correspond to approximately $50,025 for the median and $63,189 for the average as of March 2026. Census results indicate household, family, and individual incomes in Southport sit between the 18th and 22nd national percentiles.
The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 contains 29.0% of the local population (representing 11,763 individuals), which matches the wider region where this segment comprises 31.7%. Financial strain from housing is high, with only 75.0% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 10th percentile, while the SEIFA score for income sits in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Southport (Qld) had 15,462 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 24% detached houses and 55% apartments. 19% are owned with a mortgage, 60% rented and 21% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,647 a month. Rent absorbs 32.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the local housing mix consisted of 23.9% separate houses and 76.0% alternative structures such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwellings, which contrasts with the Regional Qld breakdown of 76.4% separate houses and 23.6% alternative structures. Homeownership rates were lower than regional averages, standing at 21.1%, while the rest of the housing stock was split between properties with mortgages (18.6%) and rental properties (60.2%). The median monthly home loan payment was $1,647, below the Regional Qld average of $1,655, whereas the median weekly rent stood at $410, compared to $345 in Regional Qld.
Nationally, local mortgage payments are well below the Australian median of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Southport (Qld) counted 15,462 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 17,050 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 15% are couples with children, fewer than in 94% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households constitute 54.6% of the local area, containing 14.8% couples with children, 26.0% couples without children, and 12.0% single parent families. The remaining 45.4% are non-family households, with lone person households representing 35.1% and group houses making up 10.2% of all homes. The median occupancy of 2.1 persons per household is lower than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.0% of adults in Southport (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 21.1% with a bachelor degree and 7.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.2% hold a vocational qualification. 14 schools serve the area, with 9,795 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,038 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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Rates of educational attainment in Southport are higher than broader regional baselines, with 31.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 20.6% in the Rest of Qld and 25.4% in the SA4 region. This education differential positions the area well for service and knowledge sector roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 21.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 7.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational skills are also prominent, with 34.4% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (13.2%) and certificates (21.2%).
Enrolment in education is strong, with 33.3% of the population participating in formal learning. This is made up of 12.0% in higher education, 6.7% in secondary schools, and 5.8% attending primary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Southport (Qld) reaches 133 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 4,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of local transit options shows 133 active stops within Southport, including a combination of light rail and bus services. These stops are served by 19 distinct routes, which accommodate 4,110 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 173 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the area's residential nature, most workers travel out of the suburb to work, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 77% and walking at 7%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.8 cars per home, which is below the regional average.
A small proportion of residents (11.4%) work from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic circumstances. Transit routes average 587 daily trips in total, which corresponds to roughly 30 weekly trips for each stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the area.
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68.6% of residents in Southport (Qld) report no long-term health condition. 7.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.8 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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The local population presents notable health requirements, indicated by AreaSearch analysis of death rates and the frequency of chronic ailments, which are common across most demographics but more prevalent among older residents. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is low, sitting at about 50% of the population (~20,156 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most frequently reported medical diagnoses, affecting 9.2% and 7.7% of the population respectively, while 68.6% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Health indicators for working-age residents are typical. Those aged 65 and older make up 17.8% of the local population (7,220 people), which is below the Regional Qld proportion of 20.4%. Health profiles for older residents show some difficulties, though they rank lower nationally than the overall local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
41.3% of Southport (Qld) residents were born overseas and 26.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 79% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.9%) and Australian (19.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local community shows high levels of cultural variety, with 26.8% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 41.3% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 43.9% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the population compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three largest groups are English at 25.9%, Australian at 19.1% (which is below the regional average of 26.5%), and Other at 12.7% (which is higher than the regional average of 6.9%).
There are also specific ethnic groups with high representation: Korean ancestry is recorded at 2.1% (compared to 0.2% regionally), New Zealand ancestry is at 1.2% (compared to 0.9%), and Maori ancestry stands at 1.4% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Southport (Qld) is 36. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 39.7% 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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With a median age of 36, the demographic profile of the suburb of Southport (Qld) is younger than Regional Qld's median of 41 and the national median of 38. The 25 - 34 cohort is highly represented at 23.5% of the local population, while the 5 - 14 group is underrepresented at 6.0%. This local concentration of young adults aged 25 - 34 is higher than the national share of 14.6%. Since 2021, the entry of younger residents has lowered the median age by 1.3 years to 36. Specifically, the 25 to 34 age bracket rose from 19.1% to 23.5% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 11.9% to 13.0%.
Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 7.7% to 6.0% and the 45 to 54 group declined from 11.5% to 10.0%. Long-term forecasts for 2041 indicate demographic shifts for the suburb of Southport (Qld), led by the 25 to 34 age bracket, which is expected to rise by 55% (representing 5,258 people) to reach 14,791 from 9,532.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Southport (Qld)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 38 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 Jul 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 — 1,281 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (36,786 at the 2021 Census → 40,564 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL32611). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.