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Spring Hill (Qld) has an estimated 8,801 residents, up from 6,593 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,208 people, or 33.5%. Growth has averaged 4.9% a year over five years, faster than 96% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 96.0% of that increase. That puts 6,930 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 investigations of ABS population statistics for the broader region alongside subsequent addresses confirmed by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Spring Hill (Qld) has a projected population of approximately 8,801 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 2,208 residents (33.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 6,593 individuals. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 8,799, calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and incorporating 18 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population size corresponds to a density of 6,929 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the highest 10% of all Australian areas analyzed by AreaSearch, highlighting the high demand for local land.
The 33.5% population growth rate for the suburb of Spring Hill (Qld) since the 2021 census outpaced the national average (9.3%) as well as the state benchmark, establishing the area as a regional growth leader. This expansion was mostly fueled by arrivals from abroad, who accounted for roughly 96.0% of the overall population gains in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as a starting point, are used by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. In cases where SA2 regions lack this data, and for any projections past 2032, figures from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (based on 2021 data) are substituted. Because these state-level figures do not specify age cohorts, AreaSearch distributes growth across age brackets using weightings derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections published in 2023 with a 2022 base year. When looking at long-term demographic paths, substantial growth is expected within the top quarter of national statistical areas, with the suburb of Spring Hill (Qld) projected to gain 3,035 residents by 2041 under consolidated SA2-level forecasts, representing an overall increase of 34.5% over the 16 years.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch, compiled from local statistical data, reveals that Spring Hill averages approximately 2 new residential approvals each year, with a total of 10 homes authorized over the preceding 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 2 approvals have been documented. Since an average of 187.2 incoming residents per year were recorded for each built dwelling over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, local demand is outpacing residential construction, a scenario that typically drives up prices and intensifies competition among buyers. Additionally, commercial development approvals reached $244.7 million in the current financial year, pointing to strong investment by local enterprises.
Compared to the broader Greater Brisbane region, Spring Hill experiences a much lower level of residential development. This restricted volume of new projects generally supports the value and demand for established properties. This rate of building activity is also below the national standard, reflecting the mature nature of the locality and pointing to possible zoning or planning constraints. Furthermore, all recent construction projects consist of multi-unit attached residences. This concentration of higher-density housing offers relatively accessible buying options, appealing to downsizers, real estate investors, and first-time home buyers. This trend represents a major departure from the existing residential landscape, in which freestanding houses make up 15.0% of properties, showing a scarcity of vacant land and reflecting changing lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. The area registers approximately 8620 residents for each residential building approval, highlighting a mature real estate market. Demographic projections indicate that Spring Hill is set to add 3,033 new occupants by 2041, relative to the most recent quarterly figures from AreaSearch. If current building rates do not accelerate, the supply of housing is likely to fall short of this population growth, potentially heightening competition among purchasers and supporting upward pressure on property values.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 16 current infrastructure and development projects inside Spring Hill (Qld), worth an estimated $13.8 billion. A further 174 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $238 billion. 61 are already under construction and 91 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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 key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 68 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include Waterfront Brisbane, the City Reach Waterfront Master Plan, the Brisbane Showgrounds Sports Precinct Upgrade, and the Roma Street Cross River Rail Priority Development Area, with the key projects listed below details on those likely to hold the greatest local relevance.
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Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Infrastructure Program
A $7.1 billion venue infrastructure program delivered by the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA), funded jointly by the Australian Government ($3.435 billion) and Queensland Government ($3.65 billion). The program covers 17 new and upgraded sporting venues across Queensland, headlined by a new 63,000-seat Brisbane Stadium at Victoria Park, a new National Aquatic Centre at Spring Hill, and a Brisbane Athletes Village at the Showgrounds (led by Lendlease and RNA). Delivery partner Unite32 - a consortium of Laing O'Rourke and AECOM - was appointed in December 2025.Early works for Victoria Park Stadium are set to commence in Q2 2026, with the National Aquatic Centre also entering early contractor involvement. Other venues include Logan and Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centres, Barlow Park (Cairns), Sunshine Coast Stadium, Redland Whitewater Centre, Queensland Tennis Centre, Chandler Sports Precinct, Rockhampton Flatwater Facility, Toowoomba Showgrounds and Brisbane International Shooting Centre.
New Brisbane Stadium (Victoria Park Olympic Stadium)
A world-class 63,000-seat multi-purpose stadium (expandable to 70,000 for events) serving as the center-piece for the Brisbane 2032 Games. The design by COX Architecture, Hassell, and Azusa Sekkei features a 'Queenslander' inspired aesthetic with a floating roof and verandah-style edges. The field is MCG-sized and oriented east-west to accommodate AFL and Cricket legacy uses. As of May 2026, the location near Gilchrist Avenue is finalized, and land tenure has been transferred to GIICA to allow early site preparations to begin from June 1, 2026.
Bowen Hills Community Hub
Integration of community services including meeting spaces, library facilities, and childcare within the Bowen Hills Priority Development Area. The project involves major fit-out works and infrastructure upgrades at the O'Connell Terrace site to support the district's rapid urban renewal and population growth.
Spring Hill Mixed-Use Development
A 25-storey mixed-use development at 157-163 Leichhardt Street. The project was recently updated via a change application to transition from build-to-sell to a build-to-rent model, now featuring 116 build-to-rent apartments and 144 short-term accommodation units. The design includes ground-floor retail tenancies, commercial office spaces, and a rooftop sanctuary with wellness amenities.
One Hundred on Leichhardt
An 18-level mixed-use tower developed by Dibcorp that restores and integrates the heritage-listed Spring Hill Hotel. The project features 119 luxury apartments in 1, 2, and 3-bedroom configurations, cantilevered above the restored hotel facade. Amenities include ground-floor hospitality and retail spaces, commercial levels, and a rooftop wellness retreat with plunge pools, a sauna, and dining facilities. Construction is in the final stages as of early 2026.
Oria Spring Hill
Oria Spring Hill is a 143 apartment residential tower at 447 Gregory Terrace, Spring Hill. The project includes 2, 3 and 4 bedroom residences across 16 levels, with shared wellness and recreation amenities including a rooftop pool and terrace, gym, sauna, steam room, pickleball court, cinema, private dining, games room, music room and dog space. The project is led by Keylin Group with CoStruct as builder and is under construction, with completion expected in early 2027.
Spring Hill Green Corridor
Urban greening initiative to create a network of parks, walkways, and green spaces throughout Spring Hill. Encompasses tree planting, stormwater management, and biodiversity enhancement aligned with Brisbane City Council's broader Clean, Green, Sustainable strategy and Biodiverse Brisbane Initiative. The Spring Hill Common, located at the south-western edge of Victoria Park/Barrambin, was completed in mid-2024 as part of the wider inner-city greening program.
Herston Private Hospital & Specialist Suites
A 10-storey day hospital and specialist suite precinct featuring three state-of-the-art operating theatres, recovery beds, and overnight short-stay wards. The facility is recognized for its innovative architectural facade with vertical gardens and hex-patterned screening. It achieved a 5-star NABERS rating, incorporating sustainable design such as rooftop solar, rainwater harvesting, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
6,073 residents of Spring Hill (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 6,475. Unemployment sits at 6.2%, with participation at 77.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% 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 14,033, about 159% 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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Spring Hill is characterized by an educated resident workforce with a strong concentration of professionals, an unemployment rate of 6.2%, and a 1.1% rise in local jobs over the prior year, according to AreaSearch compilations of regional statistical data. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 6,073, while the jobless rate stood 1.9% higher than the Greater Brisbane level of 4.3%, and the labor participation rate was elevated at 77.7% compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 70.4%. Census figures indicate that a moderate 22.8% of the working population operated from home, though this data may reflect the influence of pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are professional & technical services, accommodation & food services, and health care & social assistance. The local concentration of professional & technical service workers is especially high, standing at 2.0 times the metropolitan benchmark. In contrast, construction workers are underrepresented, accounting for 3.7% of the workforce compared to the regional proportion of 9.0%. With 1.9 jobs available locally for every working resident at the time of the Census, the locality serves as a major employment center, importing labor from surrounding districts. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics for the surrounding region indicates that the 12-month period experienced a 1.1% increase in employment alongside a 2.2% expansion in the total labor force, which led to a 1.0 percentage point rise in the local unemployment rate. By comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.2%, the labor force expand by 3.4%, and the jobless rate tick up by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections published in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labor demand in Spring Hill. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Applying these sectoral trends to the local industry mix yields an estimated employment growth of 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, representing a simple proportional calculation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Spring Hill (Qld) is $1,889 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $945 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,661 a year against an average of $84,340. The average runs 66% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxpayer data from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows that incomes in the suburb of Spring Hill are exceptionally high relative to national standards. The median income for local taxpayers is $50,661 and the average income is $84,340, which compares to Greater Brisbane levels of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates stand at approximately $56,416 for the median and $93,921 for the average as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the area were positioned around the 65th national percentile.
The largest income bracket is composed of the 38.2% of residents earning between $1,500 and $2,999 per week (3,361 residents), mirroring the wider region where 33.3% of households fall into this category. High accommodation costs account for 18.7% of earnings, yet strong wages keep disposable income levels at the 55th percentile, with the local SEIFA income index placed in the 7th decile.
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Spring Hill (Qld) had 2,733 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 15% detached houses and 75% apartments. 18% are owned with a mortgage, 69% rented and 13% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,700 a month, a total housing cost higher than 83% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing stock at the time of the Census consisted of 15.2% standalone houses and 84.9% other property types like townhouses and apartments, differing from the metropolitan Brisbane breakdown of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership rates in the suburb were lower than the wider Brisbane metropolitan average, standing at 12.9%, with the remaining properties held under a mortgage (18.0%) or occupied by tenants (69.1%). The median monthly home loan repayment was below the metropolitan average at $1,700, while the median weekly rent was $410, compared to Brisbane metropolitan averages of $1,863 and $380 respectively.
Compared to national figures, local mortgage payments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs run higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Spring Hill (Qld) counted 2,733 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,648 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 13% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 36% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 47.7% of all households, which includes 13.1% couples with offspring, 28.4% couples without offspring, and 4.8% single parent households. The remaining 52.3% consists of non-family households, with single-person households representing 36.3% and group households making up 15.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.0 residents is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
54.5% of adults in Spring Hill (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 35.5% with a bachelor degree and 15.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 13.1% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 6,999 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,125 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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Local education levels are higher than broader state and national trends, with 54.5% of residents aged 15 and older holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% nationwide. This high level of education positions the local population well for professional employment opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 35.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (15.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Vocational qualifications are held by 23.7% of residents aged 15 and over, comprising advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (13.1%). Enrolment in education is high, with 36.6% of the population currently undertaking formal studies.
This group includes 12.8% of residents attending tertiary institutions, 4.5% in primary schools, and 3.7% enrolled in secondary education.
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Public transport in Spring Hill (Qld) reaches 41 stops on 26 routes, timetabled for about 2,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 90 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.5 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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Public transport analysis shows 41 passenger transit stops within Spring Hill, consisting of bus services. These locations are served by 26 distinct routes, which combine to deliver 2,490 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 85 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the most common method at 40%, followed by walking at 33%, and bus travel at 11%. Average vehicle ownership stands at 0.5 cars per household, which is below the metropolitan standard.
About 22.8% of employed residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which was conducted during pandemic conditions. Transit services average 355 trips per day across all routes, which translates to roughly 60 weekly services for each transit stop.
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78.2% of residents in Spring Hill (Qld) report no long-term health condition. 2.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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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An analysis of health indicators reveals positive outcomes throughout Spring Hill, based on AreaSearch assessments of death rates and the occurrence of chronic illnesses, with low rates of common conditions across both younger and older cohorts, and a very high rate of private health insurance coverage at approximately 61% of the population (5,335 residents). This compares to a coverage rate of 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. The most prevalent health conditions recorded locally were mental health challenges and asthma, affecting 9.3% and 5.9% of the population respectively, while 78.2% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
The working-age population is exceptionally healthy with a low incidence of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older represent 6.6% of the population (580 residents), which is lower than the Greater Brisbane share of 15.1%. Health indicators for senior residents are strong, with national rankings that exceed those of the local population as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
52.2% of Spring Hill (Qld) residents were born overseas and 41.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 89% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (19.8%) and Australian (14.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Spring Hill ranks highly on measures of cultural diversity, with 41.9% of residents using a language other than English at home and 52.2% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 36.2% of the population. However, the most pronounced difference from regional averages is in Hinduism, which is practiced by 9.7% of residents, compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 2.2%. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three largest self-identified groups are English at 19.8% of the population (below the regional average of 26.8%), Other at 18.9% (above the regional average of 9.4%), and Australian at 14.1% (below the regional average of 23.2%).
There are also notable differences in the concentration of other backgrounds, with Spanish heritage representing 1.2% of the local population (compared to 0.4% regionally), French heritage at 1.1% (compared to 0.5% regionally), and Korean heritage at 1.3% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Spring Hill (Qld) is 30, younger than 90% of areas nationally. That is 2 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 55.8% 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 30, the population of Spring Hill is younger than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 and the national median of 38. Compared to the Greater Brisbane region, the area has a high proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 (37.4%) but fewer children aged 5 to 14 (3.4%). The concentration of residents aged 25 to 34 is also higher than the national figure of 14.6%. Since 2021, the median age has fallen by 1.8 years from 32 to 30, reflecting a shift toward a younger demographic.
Notable changes include the 25 to 34 age group increasing from 34.0% to 37.4% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort rising from 15.4% to 18.4%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 55 to 64 decreased from 7.7% to 5.9%, and the 5 to 14 age group fell from 5.0% to 3.4%. Population projections for 2041 suggest further demographic shifts, with the 25 to 34 bracket expected to grow the most, expanding by 24% to add 784 people and reach a total of 4,076.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Spring Hill (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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 16 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 — 18 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,593 at the 2021 Census → 8,801 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 (SAL32623). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.