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Sunshine Beach has an estimated 2,782 residents, up from 2,480 at the 2021 Census — a change of 302 people, or 12.2%. Growth has averaged 1.8% a year over five years, faster than 77% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 82.0% of that increase. That puts 1,464 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch, drawing on broader ABS population updates alongside new addresses verified since the Census, place the population of the suburb of Sunshine Beach at approximately 2,782 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2,480 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents an expansion of 302 people (12.2%). This figure builds upon an estimated resident population of 2,780 established from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 1 validated new addresses identified post-Census. With a density ratio of 1,464 persons per square kilometer, the local concentration of residents sits above the average recorded across nationwide benchmarks by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Sunshine Beach outpaced both the wider SA3 area (6.1%) and the Rest of Qld with its 12.2% increase since the 2021 census, establishing itself as a standout growth performer locally. Inflow from overseas migration served as the primary growth engine, generating around 82.0% of total population additions over recent intervals, while interstate migration and natural growth also registered positive contributions. Projections for the suburb of Sunshine Beach utilize ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 datasets published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For periods beyond 2032 or locations not covered by this series, Queensland State Government SA2 figures released in 2023 utilizing 2021 data are incorporated. Because state-level datasets lack detailed age breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional distributions aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 from 2022 data) across individual cohorts. Looking ahead, population growth is projected to track slightly below the national non-metropolitan median, with aggregated SA2 modeling indicating the suburb of Sunshine Beach will expand by 139 persons to 2041, representing an overall rise of 4.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
44 new dwellings have been approved in Sunshine Beach over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That places the area in the 74th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 15, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Dwelling approval data from the ABS evaluated by AreaSearch indicates that residential construction in Sunshine Beach has averaged roughly 8 new homes approved per year, yielding an estimated 44 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. In FY-25 to date, 15 approvals have been documented. The local market has registered an average of 4 new residents per year for each home constructed across the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, creating conditions where residential demand substantially exceeds additions to supply and places upward pressure on pricing while heightening buyer competition.
Meanwhile, the expected construction cost of newly approved dwellings averages $2,085,000, underscoring a strong orientation by builders toward premium, upscale residential projects. Per-capita building activity in Sunshine Beach aligns closely with levels across Rest of Qld, reinforcing overall market equilibrium consistent with regional patterns despite a recent acceleration in building work. Approvals for new residential construction consist of 27.0% standalone homes alongside 73.0% medium and high-density housing. This heavy focus on multi-unit and attached formats broadens accessible price points, catering directly to first-home buyers, investors, and downsizers. Because existing dwellings in the locality consist of 57.0% houses, this shift signals constrained supplies of developable land while catering to changing lifestyle and affordability requirements. The area registers approximately 93 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an expanding property development landscape. According to population projections, Sunshine Beach is on track to add 137 residents through to 2041 from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given the prevailing pace of residential construction, newly delivered housing supply appears positioned to comfortably absorb projected population gains, establishing favorable purchasing conditions and potentially accommodating expansion above baseline forecasts.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Sunshine Beach. A further 67 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.01 billion. 13 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and environmental & disaster management. 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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Capital investments, major urban initiatives, and strategic planning decisions exert a major influence on regional growth. AreaSearch has identified 2 projects expected to impact the local area. Among the most prominent developments are Sunrise Beach Village, Noosa Aquatic Centre Facility Upgrade Plan, Noosa Business Centre Village Precinct, and Calile Hotel Noosa, with key initiatives outlined below.
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Sunrise Beach Village
Sunrise Beach Village is a boutique retirement community featuring 122 high-quality independent living homes, a mix of two and three-bedroom villas and apartments, co-located with the BlueCare Sunrise Beach Aged Care facility. Amenities include a community clubhouse, heated swimming pool, private theatre, e-bike hire, and fitness centre. Stages one and two are now complete and welcoming residents. Stage three (apartment buildings) is ongoing, with overall project completion expected late 2027. Developed and operated by Keyton on behalf of BlueCare (UnitingCare Queensland).
Noosa Business Centre Village Precinct
Expansion of the Noosa Civic shopping centre and a new Village Mixed Use precinct anchored by Reading Cinemas. Features an expanded green spine with lawn space, build-to-rent apartments, professional suites, and a gateway office building.
Bottlebrush Noosa Heads
Development of 3 bespoke terrace homes in Noosa Junction offering luxury coastal living with private pools, private lifts, and rooftop terraces. Each terrace features 3 bedrooms (or 2 bedrooms plus media room), 2-3 bathrooms, flowing open-plan layouts, ducted air conditioning, and high-end finishes. Located near Noosa National Park, within walking distance to Noosa Main Beach and Hastings Street shopping and dining precinct. Concrete and block construction designed for lasting quality.
Noosa Aquatic Centre Facility Upgrade Plan
A 20-year facility upgrade plan for the Noosa Aquatic Centre. The draft plan includes an upgraded 50m pool with a new filtration system and shade structure, new and upgraded inclusive changerooms and amenities, enhanced water play elements, a larger creche, gym and retail space, a new wellness hub, and improved spectator and parking facilities. The project aims to modernise the 25-year-old facility to meet current and future community needs.
Noosa Junction Station - State Facilitated Mixed-Use Development
State Facilitated Development application for a mixed-use build-to-rent precinct comprising 195 apartments, ground-floor commercial and retail uses, rooftop communal facilities and basement parking. The proposal includes a minimum 15% affordable housing component, with a higher proportion possible through government funding. As of mid-2026 the application remains under assessment by the Queensland Government State Facilitated Development process.
JURA Noosa
Capital Prudential's $43 million boutique residential development comprising 38 meticulously crafted two and three-bedroom apartments and townhomes. Located in the heart of Noosaville, designed by Blackwood Architecture and constructed by QLD Built. Features open-plan living spaces connecting to private balconies or courtyard terraces, resort-style pool, tropical landscaped BBQ areas, European appliances, and competitive body corporate fees. Marketing by Milestone Property Group. Construction underway with expected completion early 2026. The development spans multiple addresses including 79-83 Eumundi Noosa Road and 26 Headland Drive.
Tea Tree Residences
Tea Tree Residences represents the pinnacle of Noosa luxury with a rare signature of coastal form and function. The development is a collaboration between Chris Clout Design and MBC Prestige, featuring 6 villas at 24 Katharina Street and 2 penthouses at 10 Natasha Avenue. Each residence is individually designed to maximize natural light, flow, space and connection to the elevated hillside position above Main Beach and Noosa Sound. The two-bedroom villas feature open terraces on both levels, private swimming pools, garages and personal gardens.The three-bedroom penthouses include private lifts, powder rooms, family rooms and northern aspect pools. Resort-style luxury living with expansive kitchens built for entertaining.
Calile Hotel Noosa
A luxury hotel and villas in Noosa Heads on a 2.4ha site with pools, tennis court, wellness facilities, cinema, and function spaces. Focus on sustainability with carbon-neutral goal and vermicomposting.
1,439 residents of Sunshine Beach are employed, from a labour force of 1,473. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 60.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,533, about 91% 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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AreaSearch data aggregations show that Sunshine Beach possesses an educated resident workforce alongside an unemployment rate of 2.3%, with notable concentrations in hospitality and tourism. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,439, with unemployment sitting 1.6% below the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld. Labor force participation stands at 60.6%, trailing the Regional Qld benchmark of 64.2%. Census figures also reveal that 29.4% of employed locals worked from home, though this metric reflects conditions during Covid-19 restrictions. Accommodation & food, retail trade, and health care & social assistance represent the predominant employment sectors for local workers.
Specialization is particularly pronounced in accommodation & food, which commands an employment share 1.9 times greater than the wider regional average. Conversely, public administration & safety accounts for just 1.8% of local employment relative to 5.9% regionally. Given the balance between Census working population numbers and local resident counts, the predominantly residential nature of the suburb provides fewer employment opportunities within its own borders. Analysis of ABS and SALM records across statistical areas shows that over the twelve months to March 2026, Sunshine Beach recorded a 1.9% reduction in its labor force and a 2.2% decline in employment, leading to a 0.3 percentage points rise in the unemployment rate. Over the same interval, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% increase in employment, a 0.3% rise in the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage points uptick in unemployment. Broader workforce projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context for future local labor demand across five and ten-year horizons. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Weighting these industry projections against the local employment composition suggests local job counts could grow by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, presented as a direct industry extrapolation without local population modeling adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Sunshine Beach is $1,735 a week (about $90,000 a year), with median personal income at $902 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,611 a year against an average of $92,207. The average runs 82% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that Sunshine Beach maintains high income levels nationally, recording a median income of $50,611 and an average income of $92,207. These numbers compare to Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 for median income and $66,593 for average income. Factoring in an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $56,360 for median earnings and $102,682 on average as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, individual weekly income placed at the 67th percentile ($902 weekly), while household earnings reached the 49th percentile.
The single largest income bracket encompasses 29.5% of residents (820 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the 31.7% observed in the metropolitan region. Housing costs exert significant pressure, leaving 83.5% of income available (49th percentile), while the SEIFA income index places the area in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Sunshine Beach had 1,032 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 57% detached houses and 26% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $495 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 28.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that the residential stock in Sunshine Beach is divided between 56.9% houses and 43.1% other dwellings, including apartments, semi-detached properties, and other dwelling forms, whereas Regional Qld comprises 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stands at 42.4%, markedly higher than regional levels, with mortgaged properties accounting for 26.0% and rented homes making up 31.5%. Local housing costs run well above regional standards, with median monthly mortgage repayments reaching $2,167 compared to $1,655 in Regional Qld, and median weekly rent at $495 compared to $345 regionally.
Relative to national figures, local mortgage obligations exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and rents remain well above the nationwide level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Sunshine Beach counted 1,032 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,158 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 90% of areas nationally, against 39% couples without children. 27% 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 arrangements constitute 68.1% of all local households, divided between couples without children (38.7%), couples with children (18.6%), and single parent families (9.6%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 31.9%, comprising 26.9% lone person households and 4.7% group households. The average household size stands at 2.2 people, which is below the Regional Qld figure of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
38.4% of adults in Sunshine Beach hold a university qualification, including 26.5% with a bachelor degree and 9.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.6% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,944 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,044 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 among residents aged 15+ in Sunshine Beach exceed broader regional benchmarks, with 38.4% possessing university qualifications compared to 20.6% in Rest of Qld and 24.9% across the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees represent the highest qualification for 26.5% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 9.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational education is also widely held, with 34.9% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, consisting of 14.3% with advanced diplomas and 20.6% with certificates. A total of 25.1% of Sunshine Beach residents are engaged in formal studies.
By sector, 7.9% attend primary education, 7.9% are enrolled in secondary education, and 4.2% are pursuing tertiary education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Sunshine Beach means driving: households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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74.2% of residents in Sunshine Beach report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 87% of areas nationally. 2.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 63.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.6 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 metrics compiled by AreaSearch show strong outcomes for Sunshine Beach, characterized by low chronic disease prevalence and favorable mortality measures across all age categories. Private health insurance membership is high, covering approximately 64% of the population (1,773 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national rate of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent chronic conditions in Sunshine Beach, reported by 7.4 and 6.1% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 74.2% of locals reported no long-term medical conditions, exceeding the 67.6% recorded across Regional Qld. Below age 65, health measures outperform standard benchmarks.
Residents aged 65 and over represent 26.0% of the local population (723 people), compared to 20.3% across Regional Qld, with seniors achieving health outcomes that rank even higher against national figures than the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.3% of Sunshine Beach residents were born overseas and 9.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.6%) and Australian (19.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures show that 29.3% of Sunshine Beach residents were born overseas, while 9.1% speak a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 40.0% of residents. In relative terms, Judaism exhibits a distinct local concentration, representing 0.2% of residents compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Looking at parental country of birth, the leading reported ancestries in Sunshine Beach are English at 33.6%, Australian at 19.2% (below the regional benchmark of 26.5%), and Irish at 11.7%. Other distinct ancestral representations include Scottish at 10.1% (compared to 7.8% regionally), French at 1.7% (compared to 0.5% regionally), and Welsh at 0.9% (compared to 0.5% across the wider region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sunshine Beach is 49, older than 90% of areas nationally. 19.1% 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 age distribution in Sunshine Beach skews toward mature families and older cohorts. As of August 2026, residents aged 45 - 64 make up 31.2% of the population, compared to 24.6% in Regional Qld, whereas children and young adults aged 0 - 24 represent 19.3% locally versus 29.6% across the wider region. The estimated median age is 49 as of August 2026, matching the 2021 Census level and standing 8 years above the Regional Qld figure of 41 from that Census, as well as the Australian Census median of 38.
The share of children and young adults declined from 21.8% at the Census to an estimated 19.3%. Projections to 2041 anticipate that older residents aged 65+ will record the largest expansion, increasing by 96 (13%) to 819, while the 45 - 64 cohort and the 0 - 24 age bracket are both projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Sunshine Beach
8 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,480 at the 2021 Census → 2,782 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 Aug 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 (SAL32700). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.