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Spring Mountain (Qld) has an estimated 10,004 residents, up from 6,085 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,919 people, or 64.4%. Growth has averaged 14.8% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 1,118 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 53.0% of that increase. That puts 508 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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Analysis of ABS demographic updates for the wider region alongside newly validated addresses recorded by AreaSearch since the Census indicates that the suburb of Spring Mountain (Qld) has an estimated population of approximately 10,004 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 3,919 people (64.4%) from the 2021 Census, when the population stood at 6,085 people. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 10,000, determined by AreaSearch after examining the June 2025 ABS ERP publication, combined with an additional 1,118 validated new addresses registered after the Census date.
With these figures, the suburb of Spring Mountain (Qld) has a density of 507 persons per square kilometer, which leaves ample physical space per resident and capacity for future construction. The 64.4% expansion rate of the suburb of Spring Mountain (Qld) since the 2021 census outpaced both the national average (9.3%) and the state benchmark, establishing the area as a regional growth leader. Population increases in the suburb of Spring Mountain (Qld) were mostly driven by interstate arrivals, who accounted for roughly 53.0% of the net population growth during recent times, though natural growth and overseas migration also contributed positively. Projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, utilising 2022 as the base year, are utilised by AreaSearch for each SA2 area. In instances where SA2 areas are excluded from this release, or for timeframes beyond 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 records are applied. Because these state-level projections lack age breakdowns, AreaSearch distributes growth across age groups using weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which used 2022 data. Looking at future demographic trends, the suburb of Spring Mountain (Qld) is projected to experience remarkable growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationally, with the population expected to increase by 5,741 persons by 2041 under consolidated SA2 projections, representing a 16-year growth rate of 57.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,099 new dwellings have been approved in Spring Mountain (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 219 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 150 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 94% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 99, well below 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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Based on AreaSearch research into ABS building approvals mapped from statistical area boundaries, Spring Mountain has seen approximately 219 residential building approvals annually, with a total of 1,099 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 91 approvals recorded during the current FY-26 period. With an average of 4.5 additional residents per year for each completed home during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is outstripping new supply, which typically drives up property prices and intensifies buyer competition, while newly approved housing shows an average expected construction cost of $478,000, indicating a developer focus on high-end, premium projects.
Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $55.5 million in the current financial year, highlighting strong local business development. Recent building approvals consist of 94.0% detached houses and 6.0% semi-detached or townhouses, preserving the low-density residential profile of the area with an emphasis on spacious family properties. With approximately 95 people for every dwelling approval, Spring Mountain exhibits the typical traits of an expanding growth corridor. Long-term projections indicate that Spring Mountain will add 5,737 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If current building rates persist, residential supply is expected to satisfy housing demand, creating positive conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth that exceeds current predictions.
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 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Spring Mountain (Qld), worth an estimated $3.07 billion. A further 107 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $164.1 billion. 40 are already under construction and 31 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and education & training. 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 strategies, and development works represent key drivers of residential property performance. In total, AreaSearch has identified 46 projects expected to influence the local area. Significant initiatives include the Springfield Central State High School Second Senior Campus, Ovation Springfield, the Vicinity Business Park Augustine Heights, and the Aveo Springfield Retirement Village (Springfield Vista), with details of the most significant works provided below.
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Springfield Rise - The Summit Release
The Summit is a premium hillside precinct within the Stockland Springfield Rise masterplanned community at Spring Mountain, Ipswich. Originally developed by Lendlease and acquired by Stockland, the broader Springfield Rise estate spans multiple villages with ongoing civil works, registered lot releases and display village activity. The Summit precinct offers elevated house-and-land lots with views across Springfield, with residents enjoying access to parks, schools, retail and the Orion Springfield Central town centre. New land releases continued into early 2026 across The Crossing and Park Lane sub-precincts within the broader estate.
Stockland Springfield Rise
Stockland Springfield Rise is an active masterplanned community at Spring Mountain in Greater Springfield, Ipswich. The project was acquired by the Stockland Supalai Residential Communities Partnership from Lendlease on 29 November 2024. The community is ultimately planned to deliver about 4,500 homes across more than 50 hectares of open space and parkland, with 13 parks and major recreation connections including Silver Jubilee Park and the Springfield Central Sporting Complex. More than 10,000 residents already live in the community.The Grove is the newest precinct, adding 581 homesites and a new central park, taking the community to around 90 percent of its planned total homesites, with settlements expected from early 2027.
The Crossing at Spring Mountain
The Crossing is a residential village within Stockland's Springfield Rise masterplanned community at Spring Mountain, Ipswich. Bordered by the White Rock-Spring Mountain Conservation Estate, the precinct is designed around nature, walkability, and access to parks, schools and Springfield Central. Springfield Rise was acquired by Stockland and its partner Supalai in November 2024, taking over development from Lendlease. Land releases within The Crossing and the adjoining Park Lane precinct have continued into 2025, with construction ongoing across the wider Springfield Rise community.
Orion Springfield Central Shopping Centre Expansion
Ongoing expansion and planning scheme amendments for Orion Springfield Central, a major retail destination owned by Mirvac. The centre features over 180 specialty retailers, a 2000-seat cinema, and recent additions of premium brands, serving a rapidly growing catchment area in Greater Springfield.
Brookwater
A premier master-planned residential golf community within Greater Springfield, featuring luxury homes, a Greg Norman-designed championship golf course, open green vistas, and extensive parklands.
Spring Mountain Village
A modern retail centre developed by P3 Group, featuring contemporary design and a mix of retail, services, and entertainment tenants. It includes sustainability features such as a sizeable solar system and is set in a lush tropical landscape. The centre was expected to open in September 2023.
Innova Projects - Brookwater Estate Homes
Innova Projects provides ongoing design and project management services for the construction of luxury homes within the Brookwater estate. They have been involved in building over 25 homes in the area since 2012.
Greater Springfield Master Planned Community
Australia's largest privately funded master-planned city, spanning 2,860 hectares with a completion value estimated at $88 billion. Major milestones include the staged opening of the $1 billion Mater Public Hospital Springfield expansion, and ongoing infrastructure works such as the Springfield Parkway and Greenbank Arterial duplication.
4,245 residents of Spring Mountain (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 4,317. Unemployment sits at 1.7%, with participation at 60.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% 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 8,422, about 84% 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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The local workforce is highly qualified, with a strong presence in essential services, an unemployment rate of only 1.7%, and an annual employment growth rate estimated at 9.5% according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,245, with the local unemployment rate sitting 2.7% below the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%, though the labour force participation rate of 60.4% is significantly lower than the Greater Brisbane rate of 70.4%. Census figures indicate that a moderate 18.7% of the workforce operated from home, though this data may reflect the impact of pandemic lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and professional & technical services. The local community has a high concentration of workers in health care & social assistance, at 1.3 times the regional rate. Conversely, construction is under-represented, employing only 6.1% of the workforce compared to 9.0% across Greater Brisbane. A comparison of Census employment figures against the resident workforce suggests that local job opportunities within the immediate area remain limited. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional levels, the year ending March 2026 saw employment levels rise by 9.5% and the total labour force grow by 8.9%, leading to a decrease of 0.6 percentage points in the unemployment rate. Over the same period in Greater Brisbane, employment expanded by 3.2%, the labour force grew by 3.4%, and the unemployment rate rose by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide further context for future labour demand in Spring Mountain. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce composition to estimate growth paths. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary by sector. Applying these industry weightings to the local employment structure points to potential local employment growth of 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate specific local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Spring Mountain (Qld) is $2,399 a week (about $125,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,085 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,123 a year against an average of $73,013. 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 median taxpayer income in Spring Mountain stands at $64,123, with an average taxpayer income of $73,013, according to financial year 2023 postcode-level ATO records compiled by AreaSearch. These figures exceed the national averages, and compare to a median income of $58,236 and an average of $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $71,407 for median income and $81,307 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes in Spring Mountain are positioned in the top tier nationally, ranking between the 85th and 87th percentiles.
Income distribution data shows that the largest single cohort comprises 50.9% of residents (5,092 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, while 33.3% of the broader region falls into this group. Local economic capacity is supported by 31.4% of households earning weekly incomes above $3,000, which helps sustain consumer demand. Although housing costs account for 18.4% of household income, strong earnings keep disposable incomes in the 83rd percentile, with the area ranking in the 5th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Spring Mountain (Qld) had 1,799 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 57% are owned with a mortgage, 40% rented and 3% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $445 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential dwelling types in Spring Mountain at the last Census consisted of 98.6% separate houses and 1.4% other dwelling types like townhouses and apartments, differing from the Brisbane metropolitan split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. The rate of outright home ownership was low at 2.8%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (57.1%) or tenants (40.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 was higher than the Brisbane metropolitan average of $1,863, and the median weekly rent was $445, compared to metropolitan averages of $1,863 and $380 respectively.
At a national level, housing repayments in Spring Mountain exceed the Australian median mortgage of $1,863, and weekly rents are significantly higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Spring Mountain (Qld) counted 1,799 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,958 today, averaging 3.3 people each. 58% are couples with children, more than in 98% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 7% 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 make up the vast majority of local homes at 90.8%, consisting of couples with children at 58.2%, couples without children at 21.1%, and single parent households at 10.4%. Non-family households account for the remaining 9.2%, with single-person households representing 7.2% and group shared households making up 2.2% of the total. The average household size of 3.3 residents is larger than the Greater Brisbane median of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
39.0% of adults in Spring Mountain (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 24.6% with a bachelor degree and 11.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 20.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 743 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,074 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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Educational qualification levels in Spring Mountain are high compared to regional averages, with 39.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 18.8% in the SA4 region and 25.7% across QLD. This educational profile positions local residents well for professional employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 24.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (11.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 33.1% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary certificates or diplomas, including advanced diplomas (13.0%) and vocational certificates (20.1%). A high proportion of the population is engaged in learning, with 36.6% of residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This group includes 14.5% in primary school, 8.6% in high school, and 5.6% enrolled in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Spring Mountain (Qld) reaches 13 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 440 services a week. The typical home sits about 350 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 transit infrastructure includes 13 passenger stops within Spring Mountain, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected by 3 separate transit routes that support 438 passenger journeys each week. Transit access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 346 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, the majority of workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary commute method at 86%, followed by rail transport at 10%. Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.6 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average.
Roughly 18.7% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census figures which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Transit services run at an average frequency of 62 daily journeys across all active routes, which represents approximately 33 weekly trips per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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82.5% of residents in Spring Mountain (Qld) report no long-term health condition. 2.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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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General health metrics indicate positive physical well-being for local residents, with AreaSearch analysis of mortality rates and chronic illnesses showing results that align with national averages and reflect standard levels of common health conditions across younger and older age brackets, while the rate of private health insurance coverage is high at roughly 56% of the population (~5,615 people). Mental health conditions and asthma are the most prevalent reported illnesses, affecting 7.0% and 6.3% of residents respectively, while 82.5% of the population reported no long-term health conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
The working-age population exhibits high health levels with a low rate of chronic disease. Residents aged 65 and over represent 3.9% of the population (390 people), which is below the Greater Brisbane proportion of 15.1%. Health measures among this older cohort are higher than average, with national health percentiles aligning closely with the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
47.1% of Spring Mountain (Qld) residents were born overseas and 43.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 87% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (18.9%) and Australian (17.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Spring Mountain displays high levels of multiculturalism, with 43.7% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 47.1% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the largest religious group, representing 36.7% of the population. Hinduism shows a notable local concentration, accounting for 15.1% of residents compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 2.2%. Ancestry details based on parents' place of birth show that the largest represented group is Other at 20.4%, which is higher than the regional average of 9.4%, followed by English ancestry at 18.9% (below the regional average of 26.8%), and Australian ancestry at 17.5% (below the regional average of 23.2%).
There are also specific demographic concentrations compared to the wider region, with Indian ancestry representing 13.2% of Spring Mountain (compared to 2.0% regionally), Samoan ancestry at 2.2% (compared to 0.9%), and Maori ancestry at 2.2% (compared to 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Spring Mountain (Qld) is 30, younger than 98% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 29.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 30, Spring Mountain is younger than Greater Brisbane where the median age is 36, and is also below the Australian median of 38. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, Spring Mountain has a higher proportion of residents in the 35 - 44 age bracket (23.1%) but fewer residents aged 55 - 64 (4.3%). This concentration of 35 - 44 year-olds is higher than the national share of 14.3%. Since 2021, the median age has risen by 1.1 years from 29 to 30, showing a gradual shift.
Notable age distribution changes show the 45 to 54 cohort has risen from 8.5% to 10.8% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group has grown from 11.0% to 12.3%. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 age group fell from 21.5% to 17.0%, and the 0 to 4 group declined from 11.9% to 9.6%. Demographic projections for 2041 indicate shifting demographics, with the 5 to 14 cohort expected to grow by 56%, adding 1,078 children to reach a total of 2,989.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Spring Mountain (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 | Aug 2026 this month all 13 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 — 1,118 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,085 at the 2021 Census → 10,004 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 (SAL32624). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.