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Sunnybank has an estimated 10,413 residents, up from 8,892 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,521 people, or 17.1%. Growth has averaged 2.4% a year over five years, faster than 88% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 92.0% of that increase. That puts 2,319 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 demographic statistics for the surrounding region, combined with fresh locations verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the resident count of the suburb of Sunnybank is calculated to be approximately 10,413 in May 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,521 individuals (17.1%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a total of 8,892 residents. The shift is calculated from a resident base of 10,398, determined by AreaSearch following analysis of the most recent ABS ERP numbers released in June 2025 alongside an extra 46 validated new locations since the date of the Census.
This level of residency translates to a density of 2,319 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical standard across nationwide locations tracked by AreaSearch. The 17.1% expansion in the suburb of Sunnybank since the 2021 census outpaced the national rate (9.3%) as well as the state metric, establishing it as a frontrunner for regional expansion. Demographic gains for the locality were mainly propelled by arrivals from abroad, which comprised roughly 92.0% of total demographic growth in recent times. AreaSearch implements demographic forecasts from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 district, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 districts lacking this coverage, and for any periods beyond 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and grounded in 2021 records are applied. Note that these state-level forecasts omit age group breakdowns; consequently, where they are applied, AreaSearch distributes growth proportionally based on ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (published in 2023, utilizing 2022 baseline records) for each age bracket. Looking ahead at demographic patterns, population expansion exceeding the median for national statistical areas is anticipated, with the suburb of Sunnybank set to grow by 1,669 individuals by 2041 based on compiled SA2 statistics, representing a total rise of 15.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
187 new dwellings have been approved in Sunnybank over the past five years, an average of 37 a year. That places the area in the 70th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 33 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 97% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 40, broadly in line with 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 evaluations of building approvals from the ABS, mapped from statistical area records, the suburb of Sunnybank has averaged approximately 37 approved new residences annually, with a total of 187 approvals over the previous 5 financial years (running from FY-21 to FY-25) and 37 recorded during FY-26 so far. With an average of 6.2 additional inhabitants per year for each dwelling constructed over the previous 5 financial years (running from FY-21 to FY-25), the volume of supply is falling far short of demand, which typically intensifies purchaser competition and triggers upward price movement, while new dwellings carry an average estimated construction cost of $748,000, showing that building firms are focusing on high-end residential options for the upscale segment.
Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $19.2 million this financial year, demonstrating consistent commercial investment. Recent residential construction consists of 97.0% detached houses and 3.0% medium-density and high-density options, maintaining the suburban character of the locality through a focus on spacious family residences. With approximately 354 individuals for each dwelling approval, the suburb of Sunnybank exhibits characteristics of a mature market. Projecting forward, the suburb of Sunnybank is expected to add 1,654 inhabitants by 2041 (calculated from the latest quarterly figures from AreaSearch). Construction volumes are matching predicted growth demands, though purchasers might face stronger competition as the local population increases.
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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Sunnybank, worth an estimated $66 million. A further 89 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $29.3 billion. 16 are already under construction and 38 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning changes are primary drivers of area performance. AreaSearch has identified 23 projects in total that are expected to influence the locality. Key initiatives include the Macgregor State High School Major Upgrade & Expansion, 12-20 Bothwell Street Apartments, Macgregor Gardens Retirement Village Expansion, and Salina Towers, with the most relevant ones detailed in the list below.
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12-20 Bothwell Street Apartments
A proposed contemporary apartment development featuring 28 modern residential units across 7 storeys, designed to integrate with the Mount Gravatt East neighborhood character. The project includes communal spaces and sustainable design elements to enhance livability.
Gowan Village Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Comprehensive redevelopment of the Gowan Village local centre. The project features a new two-storey retail building (1,322sqm GFA) housing multiple tenancies and a fast food restaurant, alongside a new single-storey childcare centre (593sqm GFA) accommodating 105 children. The upgrade includes a pedestrian plaza, 68 car parking spaces across open and basement levels, and extensive landscaping to enhance community facilities.
Gowan Village Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment and expansion of the existing Gowan Village local shopping centre including a new three-storey retail building (1,322sqm) with multiple tenancies, a fast food restaurant, expanded car parking, and a new single-storey 105-place childcare centre.
Macgregor State High School Major Upgrade & Expansion
Multi-stage redevelopment of Macgregor State High School including new teaching blocks, performing arts facilities, sports infrastructure and refurbishment of existing buildings. Delivered under the Queensland Government's school infrastructure program (Great Schools, Great Future) with a maximum enrolment capacity of 1,691 students.
Macgregor Gardens Retirement Village Expansion
Stage 2 expansion adding 42 independent living units and new community facilities to the existing Macgregor Gardens retirement village.
Sunnybank Market Square and Plaza Redevelopment
A major redevelopment of Sunnybank Market Square and Plaza, including a four-level extension adding 7,911 sqm of retail space, 304 car parking spaces, facade enhancements, a laneway dining precinct adjacent to Canna Street, improved accessibility, and modernized retail tenancies. This project enhances the cultural precinct, serving Brisbane's multicultural community with expanded food courts and retail spaces while preserving the area's cultural significance.
Salina Towers
A 72-unit residential development featuring four 5-storey towers with a mix of 2 and 3-bedroom apartments, including a swimming pool, gym, and communal recreation areas. Incorporates the former Whitley Street residential development site, focusing on modern urban living with sustainable design elements.
268 Padstow Road Townhouses
Approved residential development comprising approximately 20 four-bedroom townhouses with internal access driveway, visitor parking, communal open space and associated subdivision works. Brisbane City Council records show the original approval has been followed by a current change application relating to a development under construction.
5,352 residents of Sunnybank are employed, from a labour force of 5,657. Unemployment sits at 5.4%, with participation at 62.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% 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. 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 suburb of Sunnybank features a workforce with high levels of education across diverse industries, registering a jobless rate of 5.4% and an estimated annual job growth rate of 5.5%, compiled from statistical area records by AreaSearch. In March 2026, 5,352 local inhabitants were employed, while the jobless rate was 1.1% higher than the Brisbane metro average of 4.3%, and labor force engagement was notably lower (62.2% compared to Brisbane metro's 70.4%). Census data indicates a moderate 13.7% of working locals operated from home, though the influence of pandemic-related restrictions should be taken into account.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are medical care & social assistance, food & lodging services, and retail commerce. The suburb of Sunnybank displays a particularly high density of jobs in food & lodging services, with staffing levels reaching 1.9 times the regional average. In contrast, the education & training sector is less prominent, accounting for 6.8% compared to the regional average of 9.4%. Although some employment options exist locally, a significant portion of working residents travel outside the suburb for work, based on the ratio of local workers to resident population. Based on AreaSearch research into SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from the surrounding region, employment numbers grew by 5.5% and the active workforce expanded by 4.9% during the twelve months ending March 2026, which led to a decrease in the jobless rate of 0.5 percentage points. This differed from Brisbane metro, where employment rose by 3.2%, the labor force expanded by 3.4%, and the jobless rate climbed by 0.1 percentage points. National employment outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been matched against local job profiles to project growth. While national employment is predicted to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry trends onto the local workforce profile suggests employment in the suburb of Sunnybank will grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Sunnybank is $1,586 a week (about $82,000 a year), with median personal income at $627 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,637 a year against an average of $54,778. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to recent ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the suburb of Sunnybank are lower than the national benchmark. The median income for local taxpayers is $41,637 and the average income is $54,778, contrasting with Brisbane metro metrics of $58,236 and $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current projections suggest figures of approximately $46,367 (median) and $61,001 (average) as of March 2026. Census records indicate that individual earnings are positioned at the 15th percentile ($627 weekly), whereas household earnings perform stronger at the 40th percentile.
Regarding income distribution, the largest group comprises 31.1% of residents (3,238 individuals) earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which aligns closely with the wider region where 33.3% fall into this bracket. Household budget pressures are high, with only 83.3% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area at the 40th percentile, while the SEIFA score for income places it in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Sunnybank had 2,863 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 1% apartments. 22% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 25.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential dwelling types in the suburb of Sunnybank at the time of the latest Census consisted of 86.1% separate houses and 13.9% alternative housing styles (including semi-detached properties, units, and other configurations), compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% alternative styles across Brisbane metro. The proportion of residents who owned their homes outright was significantly higher than the Brisbane metro benchmark, standing at 37.0%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (22.1%) or occupied by tenants (40.9%). The median monthly home loan payment was higher than the Brisbane metro average at $2,000, and the median weekly rental cost was $400, compared to Brisbane metro rates of $1,863 and $380.
On a national level, home loan payments in the suburb of Sunnybank exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and typical rent levels also surpass the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Sunnybank counted 2,863 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,353 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 20% 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 units constitute the largest household type at 70.3%, comprising 30.2% couples with children, 25.3% couples without children, and 12.6% single parents. Non-family households account for the remaining 29.7%, consisting of 20.0% single-person households and 9.7% shared group households. The median household size of 3.0 individuals exceeds the Brisbane metro average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
37.8% of adults in Sunnybank hold a university qualification, including 25.1% with a bachelor degree and 10.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 14.6% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 3,383 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,018 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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Academic credentials in the suburb of Sunnybank are notably higher than regional and national averages, with 37.8% of individuals aged 15 and older holding a tertiary degree, compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% across Australia. This major educational lead positions the workforce well for professional opportunities. Undergraduate degrees are the most common qualification at 25.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (10.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Practical and technical qualifications are also common, with 25.5% of residents aged 15 and older holding vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (14.6%).
Enrolment in education is remarkably high, with 32.9% of residents currently studying. This group includes 8.9% attending higher education institutions, 8.0% in primary school, and 6.8% enrolled in secondary school.
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Public transport in Sunnybank reaches 63 stops on 60 routes, timetabled for about 5,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 systems include 63 active transit stops in the suburb of Sunnybank, offering a combination of train and bus services. These stops support 60 different routes, which deliver a combined total of 5,237 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 185 meters from their nearest stop. Being a primarily residential locality, most workers commute out of the area; private vehicles remain the primary travel method at 75%, while 11% of commuters use buses and 9% travel by train. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.4 cars.
Approximately 13.7% of workers perform their jobs from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions). Service frequency across all routes averages 748 trips daily, which translates to roughly 83 weekly trips for each transit stop.
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78.0% of residents in Sunnybank report no long-term health condition. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.9% 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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An evaluation of public health indicators demonstrates favorable conditions in the suburb of Sunnybank, based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease trends, with both youth and senior age brackets showing a low incidence of typical medical problems. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively modest at approximately 49% of the population (~5,092 individuals), compared to 55.8% for Brisbane metro and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical diagnoses locally are arthritis and asthma, which affect 5.3% and 5.3% of the population, respectively, while 78.0% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 69.2% across Brisbane metro.
Working-age locals are exceptionally healthy with a low rate of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 15.5% of the population (1,614 individuals), and the health profiles of these older residents are strong, with national rankings matching those of the broader public.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
58.9% of Sunnybank residents were born overseas and 59.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 95% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (29.7%) and English (15.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Sunnybank ranks as one of the most multicultural communities in the nation, with 59.9% of residents using a language other than English at home and 58.9% born outside Australia. Christianity is the leading religion, accounting for 35.7% of the local population. The most prominent religious variance is Buddhism, which is practiced by 8.0% of residents, representing a significantly higher proportion than the Brisbane metro average of 2.0%. Looking at ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplace, the three largest groups in the suburb of Sunnybank are Chinese at 29.7% of the population, which is much higher than the regional average of 3.4%, English at 15.3%, which is notably below the regional average of 26.8%, and Other at 14.1%.
There are also significant differences in other backgrounds: Korean ancestry is highly represented at 2.7% of the population (compared to 0.5% across the region), Vietnamese stands at 2.6% (compared to 0.8%), and Filipino is at 2.8% (compared to 1.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sunnybank is 34, younger than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 38.8% 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 34, the suburb of Sunnybank has a slightly younger profile than Brisbane metro at 36 and is younger than the national figure of 38. Compared to Brisbane metro, the suburb of Sunnybank has a higher proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 (22.2%) but a lower share of children aged 5 to 14 (9.2%). The concentration of residents aged 25 to 34 is significantly higher than the national figure of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has increased from 13.8% to 16.6% of the population, and the 25 to 34 bracket has risen from 20.1% to 22.2%.
In contrast, the 65 to 74 age group has fallen from 9.0% to 7.6%, and the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 10.5% to 9.2%. Demographic projections for 2041 suggest notable shifts for the suburb of Sunnybank, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 29%, adding 319 residents to reach 1,423, while the 35 to 44 age group is projected to decrease by 6 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Sunnybank
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 2025 about a year ago all 2 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 2025. | ||
| 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 — 46 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,892 at the 2021 Census → 10,413 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 (SAL32694). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.