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Taigum has an estimated 8,727 residents, up from 7,801 at the 2021 Census — a change of 926 people, or 11.9%. Growth has averaged 2.1% a year over five years, faster than 77% of areas nationally. 285 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 81.0% of that increase. That puts 2,852 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 evaluations of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the population of the suburb of Taigum is estimated to be approximately 8,727 as of May 2026. This marks a rise of 926 people (11.9%) from the 2021 Census, which counted a population of 7,801 residents. The growth is calculated from the resident population of 8,656, estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS's latest ERP data release from June 2025 and an additional 285 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This population level translates to a density ratio of 2,852 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Taigum in the top quarter of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The 11.9% expansion of the suburb of Taigum since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA3 area (7.7%) and the SA4 region, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Population growth in the suburb of Taigum was largely fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 81.0% of total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for individual SA2 areas, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For SA2 areas without this data, and for any years after 2032, Queensland State Government projections for SA2 areas, published in 2023 using 2021 data, are utilized. Since these state-level projections lack age splits, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings based on the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 using 2022 data) for each age cohort. Looking ahead at future demographics, the suburb of Taigum is projected to experience population growth above the national median, with the suburb of Taigum expected to add 1,135 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing a total expansion of 12.2% over the 16 years.
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262 new dwellings have been approved in Taigum over the past five years, an average of 52 a year. That places the area in the 86th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 36 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 44% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 175, 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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Based on AreaSearch's analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical area data, Taigum has seen approximately 52 residential properties approved annually, totaling 262 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 161 during the current FY-26. With an average of 3.2 new residents per year for each home constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is outperforming supply, which generally drives up prices and intensifies buyer competition, while new builds carry an average value of $452,000, indicating developers are targeting the premium sector with higher-end properties.
Furthermore, $32.4 million in commercial approvals have been documented this financial year, pointing to high levels of local business activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Taigum registers 113.0% more new home approvals (per person), giving buyers a wider range of options. New construction consists of 44.0% detached houses and 56.0% medium and high-density developments. This emphasis on higher-density housing offers more affordable buying opportunities and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. With approximately 129 people per dwelling approval, Taigum exhibits the characteristics of a growing area. Demographic projections indicate Taigum will add 1,064 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Given ongoing development trends, the supply of new housing is expected to easily satisfy demand, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially enabling population growth to exceed current 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 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Taigum, worth an estimated $195 million. A further 56 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $17.2 billion. 15 are already under construction and 21 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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An area's performance is heavily influenced by updates to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning changes. In total, 6 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to affect the area. Key developments include Taigum Gardens Estate (Stage 3 & 4), The Mills Taigum Precinct, Taigum Square Shopping Centre Redevelopment, and Carseldine Village - 5-Star Green Star Community, with the list below detailing those expected to be most relevant.
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Taigum Gardens Estate (Stage 3 & 4)
Final stages of the Taigum Gardens land estate in Taigum, releasing new house and land packages along Lemke Road with homes expected to be delivered from late 2025 through 2026.
Taigum Square Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Taigum Square is a single level sub regional shopping centre located on the corner of Church and Beams Roads in Taigum, approximately 15 kilometres north of the Brisbane CBD. The centre is owned and managed by Vicinity Centres and is anchored by Big W and Woolworths, supported by around 45 specialty stores and several freestanding tenancies. The most recent major redevelopment of the centre was completed in 2001, with the asset continuing to serve as a key local retail hub for Brisbane's northern suburbs.
The Mills Taigum Precinct
Boutique townhouse project of 48 modern three bedroom residences with rooftop terraces at 266 Handford Road in central Taigum, currently under construction with completion targeted for 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Carseldine Village - 5-Star Green Star Community
A pioneering 15-hectare sustainable precinct on the former QUT campus featuring 100% net-zero energy emission homes. The project integrates the Village Heart retail hub, Rockpool's 150-bed aged care facility, a 98-place C&K childcare centre, and 'The Green' $6.5M recreation area. Recent milestones include the structural progress of 152 social and affordable housing units in partnership with SGCH and Bric Housing, and the nearing completion of the Village Heart Stage 1 retail precinct.
Carseldine Village
Carseldine Village is an EDQ-led 5-Star Green Star sustainable masterplanned community on Brisbane's northside. The precinct includes sold-out net zero energy terrace homes, retained bushland and open space, The Green sport and recreation precinct, aged care, childcare, and a Village Heart retail, commercial, dining and lifestyle hub. Stage V civil works are complete, the first Village Heart stage is under construction, and SGCH started construction in June 2025 on 152 social and affordable apartments at 49 Plaza Place, to be operated by Bric Housing.
Beams Road Level Crossing Removal & Overpass
A $235 million project replacing the rail level crossing on Beams Road at Carseldine with a four-lane road overpass to separate road and rail traffic. Spanning from Balcara Avenue, Carseldine to Carselgrove Avenue, Fitzgibbon, the project delivers a new overpass bridge, removal of existing boom gates, upgraded pedestrian and cycling paths, and improvements to the Carseldine Station park 'n' ride including a new Balcara Avenue access road. Park 'n' ride upgrades were completed in November 2023.Overpass construction commenced in early 2024 and is expected to be completed in late 2026. The project is jointly funded by the Australian Government ($56.24M), Queensland Government ($138.76M) and Brisbane City Council ($40M), and is estimated to support approximately 185 direct jobs.
Carseldine Village Heart - Mixed Use Development
The Village Heart is the commercial and social core of the 5-star Green Star Carseldine Village. The $45 million precinct features a 4,600sqm retail and commercial hub anchored by an IGA Supermarket, alongside Bottlemart, Aquatic Achievers swim school, Jetts Fitness, and medical facilities. The project also includes Plaza Place, a 70-apartment residential building with ground-floor commercial spaces and a rooftop amenity, and a separate 152-unit social and affordable housing complex.
Pioneer Estate
Greystar's Pioneer Estate is a premium industrial and logistics estate comprising approximately 24,084 sqm of warehouse and office accommodation across multiple buildings. Construction has progressed with completed buildings now being actively marketed for lease, offering flexible tenancy sizes from approximately 1,552 sqm to 6,605 sqm. The estate targets a 5-Star Green Star rating and is positioned adjacent to Zillmere railway station with excellent access to the Gateway Motorway, Brisbane Airport and the Port of Brisbane.Sources: :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
4,665 residents of Taigum are employed, from a labour force of 4,859. Unemployment sits at 4.0%, with participation at 66.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,939, about 80% 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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Taigum has a well-educated labor force, a strong presence of essential services sectors, an unemployment rate of only 4.0%, and an estimated 8.0% growth in jobs over the past year, according to AreaSearch's compilation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 4,665 residents are employed, with the unemployment rate sitting 0.3% below the Greater Brisbane average of 4.3%, while workforce participation is slightly below average (66.7% compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.4%). Census responses show a moderate 15.8% of residents worked from home, though this may have been influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns.
The primary employment industries for residents are healthcare & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and retail trade. The area has an especially high concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels at 1.9 times the regional average. Conversely, construction is underrepresented at 5.2% compared to the regional average of 9.0%. This mostly residential area appears to provide few local jobs, as shown by comparing the census working population to the resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data compiled from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, employment levels rose by 8.0% and the labor force grew by 8.0%, keeping unemployment largely unchanged. This compares to Greater Brisbane, where employment increased by 3.2%, the labor force grew by 3.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer additional context on future demand in Taigum. These projections, looking five and ten years ahead, have been aligned with the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary greatly by industry sector. Applying these industry projections to Taigum's job mix suggests local employment will rise by 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (note this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not account for local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Taigum is $1,426 a week (about $74,000 a year), with median personal income at $713 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,635 a year against an average of $55,306. 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 the latest postcode-level ATO data released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the suburb of Taigum's median taxpayer income is $48,635, with an average of $55,306. This falls below the national average and compares to a median of $58,236 and average of $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be roughly $54,160 (median) and $61,589 (average) as of March 2026. Income data from the 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in Taigum are all modest, sitting in the 30th percentile.
Distribution data indicates that 32.3% of the population (2,818 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is close to the region where this group makes up 33.3%. Financial pressure from housing is high, leaving only 80.7% of income remaining, which ranks in the 26th percentile, while the area's SEIFA income ranking is in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Taigum had 3,055 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 46% detached houses and 2% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $395 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,680 a month. Rent absorbs 27.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Taigum at the latest Census consisted of 46.2% standalone houses and 53.8% other dwelling types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to the Brisbane metro mix of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the home ownership rate in Taigum was significantly higher than the Brisbane metro rate at 29.9%, with the rest of the properties being mortgaged (33.6%) or rented (36.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was lower than the Brisbane metro average at $1,680, whereas the median weekly rent was recorded at $395, compared to Brisbane metro figures of $1,863 and $380.
Nationally, Taigum's mortgage payments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rent costs exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Taigum counted 3,055 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,418 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 64.7%, consisting of 26.8% couples with children, 25.7% couples without children, and 10.9% single-parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 35.3%, with single-person households at 31.9% and group living situations making up 3.4%. The median household size of 2.4 residents is below the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.4% of adults in Taigum hold a university qualification, including 19.4% with a bachelor degree and 6.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 463 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 971 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 in Taigum is below regional averages, with 28.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding university degrees compared to 33.8% in the SA4 region. This difference points to opportunities for training and educational development. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Trade and technical skills are well represented, with 34.1% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (13.7%) and certificates (20.4%). Enrolment in education is remarkably high, with 27.7% of residents currently studying.
This consists of 8.8% in primary school, 6.3% in high school, and 5.3% enrolled in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Taigum reaches 22 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analysis shows 22 active transport stops operating in Taigum, consisting of a mix of buses. These stops are served by 8 separate routes, which combine to offer 1,349 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 231 meters from their closest transport stop. Being a mostly residential area, most residents travel outwards for work, with cars remaining the main transport choice at 82%, followed by 9% using trains, and 5% using buses. Car ownership averages 1.0 per household, which is below the regional average.
About 15.8% of residents work from home (2021 Census; potentially reflecting COVID-19 settings). Service frequency averages 192 trips per day across all routes, which is about 61 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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66.1% of residents in Taigum report no long-term health condition. 9.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 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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Taigum faces notable health challenges, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic illness rates, with common conditions present across both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance rates are relatively low at approximately 49% of the population (~4,286 people). This compares to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions recorded in the area were arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 8.7 and 7.8% of residents, respectively, while 66.1% of the population reported having no health conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
Health profiles for working-age residents are generally typical. The area has 26.2% of residents aged 65 and over (2,286 people), which is higher than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health profiles for seniors present some difficulties, with national rankings generally matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
36.8% of Taigum residents were born overseas and 30.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 78% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.3%) and Australian (20.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Taigum has a high level of cultural diversity, with 30.0% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 36.8% born overseas. The primary religion in Taigum is Christianity, representing 50.2% of residents. However, the most notable overrepresentation was in the Other category, which accounted for 9.6% of the population, significantly higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 1.3%. Looking at parent countries of birth, the top three ancestries in Taigum are English at 23.3% of the population, Australian at 20.4%, and Other at 15.2%, which is significantly higher than the regional average of 9.4%.
There are also notable differences in other backgrounds: Filipino residents make up 3.3% of Taigum (compared to 1.2% regionally), Indian residents make up 6.7% (compared to 2.0%), and New Zealand residents make up 1.1% (compared to 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Taigum is 40. 22.6% 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 40 in Taigum is higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and slightly higher than the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the 75 - 84 age bracket is highly overrepresented (11.3% locally), while the 25 - 34 bracket is underrepresented (12.0%). This 75 - 84 cohort concentration is well above the national level of 6.1%. Data since the 2021 Census shows the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 9.8% to 11.3% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 9.4% to 10.6%.
In contrast, the 25 to 34 group fell from 13.8% to 12.0%, and the 0 to 4 group declined from 6.2% to 4.7%. Projections for 2041 point to major demographic changes in Taigum. The 85+ cohort is expected to lead this change, growing by 115% (510 people) to reach 956 from 445. Demographic aging will continue, with residents aged 65 and over accounting for 73% of projected growth. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 groups are projected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Taigum
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 3 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 — 285 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,801 at the 2021 Census → 8,727 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 (SAL32717). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.