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Thursday Island has an estimated 2,842 residents, up from 2,805 at the 2021 Census — a change of 37 people, or 1.3%. That puts 764 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 assessments of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region and subsequent address validations by AreaSearch following the Census, the suburb of Thursday Island has an estimated population of 2,842 in May 2026. This indicates an addition of 37 residents (1.3%) compared to the 2021 Census, which registered 2,805 residents. This adjustment is calculated from the estimated resident population of 2,842, which AreaSearch determined from the latest ABS ERP release in June 2025 alongside 7 validated new addresses registered since the Census. This population level represents a density of 764 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical averages recorded across areas evaluated by AreaSearch.
The 1.3% growth since census in the suburb of Thursday Island is within 2.2 percentage points of the SA4 region (3.5%), showing competitive expansion dynamics. Population growth in the locality was mostly driven by natural increase, which accounted for approximately 85.0% of the total population rise during recent timeframes. AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 regions lacking this data, and for all years after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government for SA2 regions, published in 2023 and based on 2021 statistics, are applied. Because these state projections lack breakdowns by age category, AreaSearch distributes growth across age groups by applying proportional weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which use 2022 data. Looking at upcoming demographic changes, the region is projected to experience growth in line with the lower quartile of regional areas nationwide, with projections at the SA2 level indicating the suburb of Thursday Island will expand by 90 residents by 2041, representing a total increase of 3.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Property development is highly constrained on Thursday Island, with only 1 new dwellings receiving approval each year, totaling 5 dwellings over the five-year timeframe. This minimal level of building activity aligns with the rural character of the locality, where construction is generally triggered by specific local housing requirements rather than broader market demand. Because of the small sample size, individual building projects can have a disproportionate effect on annual growth rates and comparative metrics. Recent residential construction is composed entirely of separate houses, which is characteristic of the rural setting where larger blocks and extra space are common.
Interestingly, developers are focusing on freestanding houses to a greater extent than the existing housing stock would suggest (58.0% at Census), indicating a sustained appetite for traditional family residences despite density pressures. The ratio of 1895 people for every dwelling approval highlights the quiet, low-scale nature of residential construction in the area. Long-term forecasts suggest the suburb of Thursday Island will add 87 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If current building rates do not increase, residential supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially creating tougher competition for buyers and supporting upward pressure on home values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Thursday Island
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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 Thursday Island, worth an estimated $29 million. A further 52 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.99 billion. 17 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, tourism 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 works, and urban planning decisions are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 3 projects that are expected to influence the locality. Notable developments include the Saila Terrace Townhouses, Thursday Island Affordable Modular Homes, Victoria Parade Units, and Queensland National Land Transport Network Maintenance, with the details of the most relevant projects listed below.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Saila Terrace Townhouses
Masterplanned 20 townhouse development on Waiben (Thursday Island) commissioned by the Torres Strait Regional Authority, with climate responsive house types that follow the steep topography, maximise ocean views, and use robust materials and roof forms suited to remote tropical construction and severe weather.
Thursday Island Affordable Modular Homes
A partnership between the Queensland Government Housing Investment Fund, the Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust and modular builder Oly Homes has delivered eight affordable modular homes on Thursday Island. The project, located on church land at 6 Chester Street and 142 Douglas Street, includes a mix of one and two bedroom homes, studio units and accessible units designed for the local climate and cultural needs. The homes were factory built on the mainland, transported to Thursday Island and installed in around eight months, with tenants moving in from early 2025.
Victoria Parade Units
A three storey community housing complex on Thursday Island providing 16 two bedroom units on a single 2,783 m2 site for Queensland Government staff and community housing tenants. The project was delivered by Hutchinson Builders for the Queensland Department of Housing and Public Works, with a strong focus on Indigenous employment and local procurement, and was completed in 2016.
Nhulunbuy Master Plan
A strategic roadmap guiding the redevelopment and renewal of Nhulunbuy as it transitions from a mining town to a sustainable regional hub. The plan translates the Yolngu Traditional Owners' Vision into a framework for future land tenure, essential services, and infrastructure, ensuring long-term liveability post-2029 mine closure.
Bunggulwuy Close Housing Development
A landmark $7 million community-led housing initiative to deliver 11 new two-bedroom units (four duplexes and a triplex) in Nhulunbuy. The homes are designed to meet long-term accommodation needs for essential service providers like St John NT and Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation, and the project includes a strong commitment to Aboriginal employment and training opportunities, supporting the post-mining economic transition of the region.
Gunyangara (Gove Port) Tourism Precinct
A $9.3 million upgrade of marine and land tourism infrastructure at Inverell Bay, Gunyangara, near Nhulunbuy, to support tourism and marine industry growth in East Arnhem as the region diversifies away from mining. Works delivered over three packages included a new 100 metre extended rock groyne, careening facilities for vessel maintenance, a 60 metre detachable floating pontoon, a washdown bay, sealed car park and lighting upgrades, a new entry structure, toilet facilities, and shade and seating at Gove Boat Club.Early works were completed in 2022, with the main $6.9 million construction package running from September 2024 to August 2025. The project achieved 28 percent Aboriginal employment and was officially opened in December 2025. Gove Boat Club now operates the facilities in collaboration with the Ngarrariyal Aboriginal Corporation and Gumatj Corporation.
Cooktown Multi-Purpose Health Service Redevelopment
A $200 million redevelopment of the Cooktown Multipurpose Health Service (CMPHS) to replace the existing 1980s facility with a modern, culturally appropriate hospital serving Cook Shire and surrounding Cape York communities. Delivered by Health Infrastructure Queensland in partnership with Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service under the Crisafulli Government's Hospital Rescue Plan, the redevelopment will expand capacity to up to 24 beds including maternity, isolation, high dependency and short-stay beds. New facilities include an Emergency Department with medical imaging, resuscitation and treatment bays, shell space for future CT scanning, a new operating theatre and procedure room, an adjacent birthing suite to restore maternity services lost in 2022, ambulatory and specialist outpatient services, a culturally appropriate main entry, and a new support services building, alongside partial refurbishment of the existing hospital.Architecture firm BVN was appointed as design consultant in August 2025. Concept design is due by April 2026, schematic design by August 2026, and detailed design by January 2027, with phase one construction set to commence in 2026 and completion expected in the 2029-30 financial year. The project will improve access to care, restore birthing services, and support staff recruitment and retention in Far North Queensland.
Gigers Residential Subdivision
Greenfield residential subdivision at 2 Hope Street, Cooktown, reconfiguring one lot into 12 residential lots under Cook Shire DA/4310 with operational works approval DA/4590. Currently under construction as an elevated cul-de-sac offering lots from 902sqm to 1,756sqm. Supported by the Queensland Government's $1.1 million Residential Activation Fund to deliver trunk infrastructure including water, sewer, underground power, and NBN.
1,363 residents of Thursday Island are employed, from a labour force of 1,437. Unemployment sits at 5.1%, with participation at 67.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,165, about 76% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Thursday Island has a skilled workforce with a strong presence in essential services and an unemployment rate of 5.1%, according to aggregated statistical data from AreaSearch. In March 2026, there are 1,363 employed residents. The unemployment rate is 1.2% higher than the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%, while workforce participation is relatively typical at 67.7% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data shows that a low 4.2% of workers operated from home, though this figure may have been affected by Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. Local employment is largely centered in health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and education & training.
The area exhibits a high concentration in public administration & safety, with employment in this sector reaching 3.5 times the regional average. Conversely, manufacturing is significantly underrepresented, accounting for only 0.2% of the local workforce compared to 5.6% across Regional Qld. The highly residential nature of the suburb appears to limit local job availability, as shown by the comparison of Census working population to resident population. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader statistical regions by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the local labour force contracted by 1.3% and total employment fell by 1.5%, which caused the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. Over the same period, Regional Qld saw employment grow by 0.1% and the labour force expand by 0.3%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point increase. National employment forecasts from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on future demand trends for the suburb of Thursday Island. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce profile to project potential growth patterns. Although overall national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely across different industries. Applying these sector-specific trends to the local employment structure suggests that employment in the suburb of Thursday Island could rise by 7.3% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, though this is a simple weighted projection and does not account for localized population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Thursday Island is $2,136 a week (about $111,000 a year), with median personal income at $902 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,667 a year against an average of $61,586. 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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Aggregated postcode-level ATO data released for the financial year 2023 indicates that taxpayers in the suburb of Thursday Island recorded a median income of $51,667 and an average income of $61,586. These figures are below the national benchmarks and compare to median and average incomes of $53,146 and $66,593 in Regional Qld. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would stand at approximately $57,536 for the median and $68,582 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Thursday Island were positioned around the 70th percentile nationally.
Income distribution shows that 38.4% of the population (1,091 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which is comparable to the wider region where this bracket accounts for 31.7% of taxpayers. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain 91.4% of their income, indicating substantial disposable income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Thursday Island had 742 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 58% detached houses and 11% apartments. 3% are owned with a mortgage, 87% rented and 10% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $200 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,408 a month. Rent absorbs 9.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 15.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential dwelling types in the suburb of Thursday Island at the time of the latest Census consisted of 57.9% houses and 42.1% alternative housing types, such as apartments, semi-detached properties, and other structures, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings across Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Thursday Island were low at 9.8%, with the remaining properties occupied by households with a mortgage (3.0%) or renting tenants (87.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $1,408, which is lower than the Regional Qld median of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $200 compared to $345 in Regional Qld.
Nationally, mortgage costs in the suburb of Thursday Island are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent prices are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Thursday Island counted 742 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.2 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 18% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 73.6% of all households in the area, consisting of couples with children at 34.0%, couples without children at 18.0%, and single parents at 18.9%. Non-family households account for the remaining 26.4%, with single-person households representing 23.1% and group households making up 3.1%. The median household occupancy of 3.2 people is higher than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.1% of adults in Thursday Island hold a university qualification, including 14.8% with a bachelor degree and 3.6% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 80% of areas nationally. A further 31.6% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,385 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 830 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 attainment in the suburb of Thursday Island is lower than regional averages, with 21.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree compared to 30.4% nationally. This difference points to opportunities for future educational and vocational training. Among degree holders, Bachelor degrees are most common at 14.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 41.5% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these areas, including advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (31.6%). Enrolment in education is exceptionally high, with 35.0% of the population currently participating in academic programs.
This cohort includes 16.8% in primary schools, 10.8% in secondary schools, and 3.1% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Thursday Island means driving: households keep an average of 0.8 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.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
80.1% of residents in Thursday Island report no long-term health condition. 3.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Medical indicators point to generally positive outcomes for residents of the suburb of Thursday Island. An analysis of mortality rates and medical conditions by AreaSearch shows outcomes that are consistent with national averages, with standard rates of common health conditions across both younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance is low, covering approximately 52% of the population, which represents about 1,465 people. Diabetes and asthma are the most common chronic conditions in the locality, affecting 7.1% and 5.4% of the population. Conversely, 80.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, which is higher than the 67.6% recorded across Regional Qld.
The suburb of Thursday Island has 10.4% of its population aged 65 and older (295 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld average of 20.4%. Health measures for older residents are positive, with national rankings exceeding those of the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Thursday Island is largely Australian-born, at 92.8% of residents, with 53.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian Aboriginal (15.4%) and Australian (11.9%). 15.4% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Thursday Island exhibits a high level of cultural diversity, with 7.2% of residents born outside Australia and 53.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, followed by 75.0% of the population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in the suburb of Thursday Island are Other at 51.3% of the population (much higher than the regional average of 6.9%), Australian Aboriginal at 15.4% (well above the regional average of 3.9%), and Australian at 11.9% (considerably below the regional average of 26.5%).
Other ethnic groups also show notable variations: Samoan heritage is represented at 0.8% (compared to 0.2% regionally) and Maori heritage at 0.5% (compared to 0.8% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Thursday Island is 30, younger than 96% of areas nationally. 30.7% 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 in the suburb of Thursday Island is 30 years, which is lower than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional Qld, the suburb of Thursday Island has a higher proportion of children aged 5 - 14 (17.4%) but fewer people aged 75 - 84 (2.5%). The proportion of children aged 5 - 14 is higher than the national average of 12.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 increased from 5.0% to 7.1%.
Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 age bracket decreased from 19.5% to 17.4% and the 55 to 64 bracket fell from 10.3% to 8.8%. Demographic projections for 2041 point to significant changes, with the 25 to 34 age group projected to grow the most, rising by 19% or 81 residents to reach a total of 505. Conversely, the population of the 65 to 74 and 55 to 64 brackets is expected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Thursday Island
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 | Nov 2025 9 months ago 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 Nov 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 7 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,805 at the 2021 Census → 2,842 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 (SAL32823). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.