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Springfield Lakes has an estimated 18,857 residents, up from 17,211 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,646 people, or 9.6%. Growth has averaged 1.6% a year over five years. 146 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 53.0% of that increase. That puts 2,121 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on demographic evaluations of ABS records for the surrounding region and address verifications conducted by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Springfield Lakes has an estimated population of 18,857 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,646 people (9.6%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 17,211 residents. The calculation stems from a resident population count of 18,843, estimated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025), combined with 146 validated new addresses established after the Census. This population level yields a density of 2,121 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio recorded across national locations by AreaSearch.
The 9.6% expansion rate in the suburb of Springfield Lakes since the 2021 census outpaced the national benchmark (9.3%), positioning it as a leading growth zone in the region. Net gains were heavily influenced by interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 53.0% of the population increase during recent periods, though all growth components including natural increase and overseas migration remained positive. AreaSearch incorporates population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, and for projections beyond 2032, figures from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (based on 2021 data) are utilized. Because these state-level projections omit age breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates age cohort growth proportionally using the ABS Greater Capital Region projections published in 2023 (utilizing 2022 baseline data). Looking ahead, the suburb of Springfield Lakes is projected to experience exceptional growth that ranks within the top 10 percent of statistical areas evaluated by AreaSearch, with the population expected to expand by 17,980 persons by 2041 under consolidated SA2 forecasts, representing a 95.3% increase over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
527 new dwellings have been approved in Springfield Lakes over the past five years, an average of 105 a year. That places the area in the 94th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 132 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 28, 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building permit statistics compiled from local area files, the average annual volume of new residential approvals stood at approximately 105, resulting in an estimated 527 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. During the current financial year of FY-26, 26 approvals have been logged. With an average of 2.7 new residents annually for every dwelling over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, showing solid interest that should support local real estate values, newly constructed houses are averaging $478,000 in value, reflecting a builder emphasis on upscale properties in the premium sector.
Additionally, commercial building approvals reached $218,000 this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the location. Relative to Greater Brisbane, the per capita rate of new housing permits is roughly two-thirds, yet it places in the 92nd percentile among all locations evaluated across Australia, indicating a recent surge in building activity. Furthermore, newly approved construction consists entirely of detached houses, maintaining the residential profile of the neighborhood and attracting buyers seeking larger spaces. The ratio of residents to housing permits stands at approximately 72 people per approval, indicating a growing market. Long-term forecasts indicate the local population will grow by 17,966 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. If building activity continues at current rates, housing starts may not keep pace with population growth, which could increase buyer competition and support upward price pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 17 current infrastructure and development projects inside Springfield Lakes, worth an estimated $4.57 billion. A further 100 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $161.1 billion. 37 are already under construction and 27 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and retail. 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, major planning decisions, and developmental initiatives significantly influence area performance. In total, 47 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the community. Major projects include Health City Springfield Central, Vicinity Business Park Augustine Heights, University of Southern Queensland Springfield Campus Expansion, and Ember by Azure - Augusta Parkway Townhouses, with the most relevant local projects detailed in the list below.
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Health City Springfield Central
Health City is a 52-hectare integrated health and innovation precinct. The primary focus is the Mater Hospital Springfield Stage 2 expansion, a 9-story facility delivered by Mater and the Queensland Government. It introduces the region's first public hospital beds, a 54-bay Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, and Mater Mothers maternity services. The project is reaching practical completion in early 2026 with a staged opening of clinical services scheduled from April through June 2026.
Vicinity Business Park Augustine Heights
A 42-hectare mixed-use business park and lifestyle precinct. The development includes the Vicinity Lifestyle Centre, featuring 21,320sqm of retail showrooms, medical services, and trade retail. It serves as a key commercial hub for the Greater Springfield region, strategically positioned along Augusta Parkway with direct access to the Centenary Highway.
Augustine Heights Master Planned Community
Augustine Heights is an established suburb within Greater Springfield, Australia's largest privately built master-planned city, home to over 6,000 residents since being named in 2003. While the bulk of the suburb is built out, several infill developments remain active. Azure's Ember residential project delivers 74 terrace homes on Augusta Parkway for approximately 60 million AUD, with the first two stages sold out and construction on track for completion in Q4 2026. JLF Corporation's Prema Estate, a 97-home boutique estate near Brookwater Golf Course, has sold out its first two stages with a third stage due for release in 2026.The Vicinity precinct, a 42-hectare mixed-use business and automotive park developed by Springfield Project Partners, continues to expand, with a new Subaru dealership among the sites under construction ahead of a planned second-half 2026 opening. The community is supported by St Augustine's College, Augusta State School, Woogaroo Creek State School and extensive parkland including Robelle Domain.
Ember by Azure
Ember by Azure is a $60 million luxury residential development in Augustine Heights, featuring 74 contemporary terrace homes across two and three-level configurations with three to four bedrooms. The community offers exclusive AClub resort-style amenities, including a wet-edge pool, children's pool, and landscaped retreat. Early civil and ground works have been completed.
UniSQ Springfield Campus Expansion
Ongoing expansion of the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) Springfield campus within Education City, Springfield Central. The campus opened in 2006 and has grown to include engineering laboratories, a Boeing 737-800 flight simulator (first of its kind in Queensland), a broadcast television and radio production studio, science labs, student accommodation, and fitness facilities. A 2022 Campus Master Plan guides future development across the three main UniSQ campuses including Springfield. The campus forms the centrepiece of an 18-hectare education precinct with capacity for 10,000 students.Recent works have included the $5.8 million two-storey expansion of the engineering building (F Block) completed in 2020-21, and ongoing facilities upgrades. The campus serves over 2,000 on-campus students across 125 degrees.
City West Mixed-Use Development Site
City West is a 12.7-hectare town centre zoned mixed-use precinct situated west of the Springfield Central CBD. As of early 2026, the project remains under assessment following the lodgement of a master Area Development Plan (ADP) with Ipswich City Council. The development is designed as a transit-oriented community featuring a blend of convenience and large format retail, commercial office spaces, entertainment, and medium-density residential dwellings. It is a core component of the Greater Springfield masterplan, aimed at creating a seamless integration of cosmopolitan living and commerce within Australia's largest privately owned masterplanned city.
Springfield Rail Link
The Springfield Rail Link is an 11.5km dual-track rail extension from Darra to Springfield Central. It provides a high-frequency passenger connection to the Brisbane CBD and serves the rapidly growing western corridor. The project featured the construction of two major stations, Springfield and Springfield Central, and integrated the Centenary Highway duplication. Currently, the corridor is being evaluated for a further 25km extension, known as the Ipswich to Springfield Central Public Transport Corridor, to connect with the Ipswich line.
Springfield Grande
A neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by Drakes Supermarket, featuring a full-line supermarket, liquor store, pharmacy, medical centre, allied health, 200-place childcare centre, Snap Fitness gym, service station, JAX Tyres and multiple food and beverage outlets. Now fully complete and trading as the primary retail hub for Springfield Lakes.
12,451 residents of Springfield Lakes are employed, from a labour force of 12,638. Unemployment sits at 1.5%, with participation at 90.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 13,268, about 70% 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 labor pool is highly educated, with strong employment numbers in essential service sectors, an unemployment rate of only 1.5%, and a 10.0% growth in jobs over the past year, as aggregated by AreaSearch from regional statistics. By March 2026, 12,451 residents were employed, and the jobless rate was 2.8% below the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%. Workforce participation is unusually high at 90.3%, compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane. Based on Census data, a moderate 17.6% of workers operated from home, though this figure reflects historical pandemic lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and retail trade. The concentration of public administration & safety workers is especially high, reaching 1.5 times the regional average. In contrast, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for 6.6% compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 8.9%. As a residential community, local employment opportunities are limited, as shown by comparing the count of Census workers against the resident population. Aggregated data from AreaSearch, combining SALM and ABS figures across larger statistical regions, indicates that during the year ending March 2026, employment rose by 10.0% while the labour force grew by 9.4%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point decrease in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.2% and labour force growth of 3.4%, accompanied by a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Insights into future workforce demand for Springfield Lakes can be drawn from Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts, which were published in May-25. These forecasts span five and ten year horizons and have been overlaid with local employment data to project growth trajectories. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Springfield Lakes's current employment composition, local employment is estimated to rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, with the caveat that this simple weighting exercise is illustrative and excludes localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Springfield Lakes is $2,184 a week (about $114,000 a year), with median personal income at $994 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,745 a year against an average of $66,890. 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 income levels are consistent with national averages, according to AreaSearch's compilation of the latest ATO data for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers is $58,745, and the average income is $66,890, compared to Greater Brisbane figures of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $65,418 (median) and $74,489 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows household, family, and personal incomes all rank in the upper tier nationally, placing between the 77th and 78th percentiles.
The largest income cohort comprises 44.6% of taxpayers earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (8,410 residents), which aligns with the metropolitan area where this segment represents 33.3%. Mortgage and rent payments absorb 16.9% of income, yet solid earnings keep disposable income in the 75th percentile, and the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Springfield Lakes had 5,530 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 44% rented and 10% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,800 a month, a total housing cost higher than 87% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential housing options at the last Census consisted of 96.0% separate houses and 4.0% other options such as townhouses, units, and alternative dwellings, compared to the Brisbane metropolitan mix of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership rates lagged the Brisbane metropolitan average at 10.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by households with a mortgage (45.9%) or renting (43.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment was below the metropolitan benchmark at $1,800, while the median weekly rent was $410, compared to Brisbane metropolitan averages of $1,863 and $380 respectively. Nationally, local mortgage commitments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Springfield Lakes counted 5,530 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,059 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 46% are couples with children, more than in 91% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 14% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the vast majority of homes at 83.3%, consisting of couples with children (46.3%), couples without children (20.6%), and single parent households (15.4%). Non-family households account for the remaining 16.7%, including lone person households at 14.1% and group houses at 2.7%. The median household size of 3.0 people is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.6% of adults in Springfield Lakes hold a university qualification, including 19.1% with a bachelor degree and 6.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 24.7% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,635 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,043 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 attainment is a key feature of the local area, with 28.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university qualification, which exceeds the SA4 average of 18.8% and the SA3 average of 20.6%. Among university graduates, Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Technical and vocational skills are also highly represented, with 37.5% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificates (24.7%). Enrolment rates are high, with 35.7% of the population currently engaged in formal studies.
This total is comprised of 13.6% in primary school, 9.4% in high school, and 5.3% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Springfield Lakes reaches 34 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 180 services a week. The typical home sits about 280 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 infrastructure consists of 34 active bus stops. These stops are served by 2 separate routes, providing a combined total of 175 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 276 meters from the nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 86% and train travel at 9%. Households average 1.5 vehicles. Working from home was recorded for 17.6% of residents in the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era travel restrictions.
Bus services average 25 daily trips across the network, which equates to approximately 5 weekly trips per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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76.6% of residents in Springfield Lakes report no long-term health condition. 3.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators are positive, with AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and medical conditions showing outcomes in line with national averages. The incidence of common health issues is standard across both young and old cohorts, and the rate of private health insurance is slightly ahead of the average SA2 area at approximately 54% of the population (~10,128 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. The most frequent diagnoses in the community were mental health concerns and asthma, affecting 8.3 and 7.5% of residents respectively. Conversely, 76.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
Health outcomes for residents under the age of 65 are better than average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 6.4% of the population (1,206 people), which is below the Greater Brisbane proportion of 15.1%, with national health rankings matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
35.3% of Springfield Lakes residents were born overseas and 27.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 75% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.4%) and Australian (21.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is high compared to most local property markets, with 27.1% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 35.3% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 40.8% of the population. The most distinct statistical variation is in the Other religious category, which accounts for 3.3% of residents compared to 1.3% in Greater Brisbane. In terms of family ancestry, the top three groups are English (23.4%), Australian (21.1%), and Other (13.8%). There is also notable representation from specific ethnic groups, with Maori residents making up 2.4% of the population (compared to 1.1% across the region), Samoan residents at 2.2% (compared to 0.9%), and New Zealanders at 1.3% (compared to 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Springfield Lakes is 32, younger than 93% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 27.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 32 years is younger than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the national median of 38. The population features a high concentration of children aged 5 - 14 (18.4%) but a lower proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 (3.9%). The proportion of 5 - 14 year-olds is well above the national average of 12.0%. Since 2021, the 45 to 54 cohort has increased from 12.1% to 13.6% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort has risen from 19.1% to 20.5%. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 group has decreased from 16.9% to 13.3%, and the 0 to 4 group has dropped from 8.9% to 7.2%.
Demographic projections indicate the local age profile will shift by 2041, with the 45 to 54 age group expected to expand by 3,667 people (143%) from 2,564 to 6,232.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Springfield Lakes
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 17 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 — 146 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (17,211 at the 2021 Census → 18,857 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 (SAL32630). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.