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Toowoomba City has an estimated 2,477 residents, up from 2,321 at the 2021 Census — a change of 156 people, or 6.7%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 81.0% of that increase. That puts 911 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to investigations of demographic updates from the ABS for the wider region alongside newly confirmed addresses verified by AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Toowoomba City has an estimated residency of 2,477 individuals as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 156 people (6.7%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a headcount of 2,321 people. This shift is determined from the current estimate of 2,477 residents calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP statistics (June 2025) plus 14 validated new addresses added since the Census. Such a population size corresponds to a density of 910 persons per square kilometer, matching typical benchmarks observed across places analyzed by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Toowoomba City's post-census expansion of 6.7% places it within 2.5 percentage points of the broader SA3 area (9.2%), showing competitive underlying growth. The main driver of population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 81.0% of the overall population rise in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized for each SA2 region. For SA2 territories lacking this data, and for any projections past the year 2032, Queensland State Government SA2 estimates from 2023 based on 2021 records are applied. Because these state-level projections lack breakdowns by age, AreaSearch distributes growth across age brackets using proportions derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (utilizing 2022 baseline data). Looking at future demographic trends, regional areas are expected to see growth exceeding the median for non-metropolitan zones, with the local area projected to add 320 residents by 2041 under combined SA2 forecasts, representing a total expansion of 12.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
31 new dwellings have been approved in Toowoomba City over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 2.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 45, 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval statistics distributed from broader statistical areas, Toowoomba City records approximately 6 residential building approvals annually, yielding an estimated 31 dwellings approved over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 42 approvals registered during the current FY-26. With an average of 5.5 new residents added for each completed home during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, demand is outstripping supply, a situation that generally elevates property prices and intensifies buyer competition, while new dwellings carry an average estimated building cost of $380,000.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $53.7 million this financial year, pointing to strong local business investment. In comparison to the Rest of Qld, construction activity in Toowoomba City is substantially lower, sitting 53.0% below the regional per capita average. This restricted volume of new completions generally underpins demand and supports values for established properties. This figure also falls below the national benchmark, reflecting the mature nature of the locality and hinting at potential planning constraints. New residential activity is evenly split between 50.0% standalone houses and 50.0% attached housing formats. This emphasis on higher-density options offers more budget-friendly entry points, appealing to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. The estimated ratio of 702 residents for every single residential approval highlights the quiet, low-scale nature of the local construction sector. Moving forward, the population of Toowoomba City is projected to increase by 320 individuals up to 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If current building rates persist, the supply of new housing may fall short of population growth, which could heighten competition among buyers and foster stronger appreciation in property values.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Toowoomba City, worth an estimated $1.2 billion. A further 47 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.6 billion. 11 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and sports & recreation. 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 updates, major construction projects, and urban planning changes play a key role in regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects with the potential to influence the locality. Key initiatives include the Grants for Growth Infrastructure Plan, the Mater Dei Primary School Early Years Precinct, the Toowoomba Railway Parklands Priority Development Area, and the proposed Toowoomba Art Museum, with details on the most significant projects provided below.
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Grants for Growth - Toowoomba Region Housing Infrastructure Program
Toowoomba Regional Council's multi-year housing infrastructure program, developed in response to the Queensland LNP government's $2 billion Residential Activation Fund (RAF). The program targets trunk infrastructure - water supply, sewerage, stormwater and roads - needed to unlock land for tens of thousands of new dwellings across the region. Approved projects include the $20.1 million Central Highfields Activation Project (construction underway March 2026), covering intersection upgrades on Highfields Road and trunk utility relocation. A further $150 million submission for the Southern Water Treatment Plant (est.$90 million) at Drayton was lodged with the RAF Round 2 in April 2026, which would supply water for more than 50,000 new residents across southern Toowoomba, Westbrook, Wyreema and surrounding areas. Additional sub-projects include the Mount Peel Reservoir ($15 million) and South Toowoomba sewerage upgrades ($14.9 million).
Toowoomba Art Museum (proposed)
Council-led proposal to deliver a landmark art museum and cultural precinct in the Toowoomba CBD to replace or upgrade the existing Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery. A business case being developed by SMA Tourism is testing site options, costs, and governance models to attract touring exhibitions and better house the City collection.
Toowoomba Railway Parklands Priority Development Area
The Toowoomba Railway Parklands Priority Development Area is an approximately 50 hectare urban renewal precinct north of the Toowoomba CBD. The PDA is intended to become an active, high quality, mixed density urban village with inner-city housing, commercial and retail uses, heritage reuse, civic spaces, parklands and improved connections around the operational railyards and Gowrie Creek. The Development Scheme is in force and was amended in July 2020, with Toowoomba Regional Council assessing PDA development applications.Under the SEQ City Deal, a $25 million investment program is exploring options to catalyse regeneration, with City Deal investment scheduled for completion by Q4 2027.
Fairleigh Residences (The Kitchener)
Boutique luxury apartment development by FKG Group, constructed by wholly-owned subsidiary GFG Projects, featuring 18 exquisitely designed residences across 6 levels. The development offers sweeping views of the Mothers Memorial and Queens Park, with amenities including a private roof terrace, pool, gym, yoga room and entertainment area. Features 2-4 bedroom apartments with generous balconies and media rooms. Prices start from $1.75 million. Only 5 residences remaining as of mid-2025.
Toowoomba City Centre Master Plan & Railway Parklands PDA
Ongoing city centre renewal guided by the Toowoomba City Centre Master Plan to 2031. It includes the 50-hectare Toowoomba Railway Parklands Priority Development Area (PDA), designed as a mixed-density urban village across six precincts. The project focuses on heritage preservation, public realm upgrades, active transport links, and a 50 million AUD investment in the Railway Parklands, featuring the restored Goods Shed.
Mission Australia Toowoomba Social and Affordable Housing
A $150 million development delivering 185 social and affordable housing units across four apartment buildings of five to six storeys in Newtown, Toowoomba. Comprising 89 social housing dwellings and 96 affordable housing dwellings, the project is led by Mission Australia Housing with financing from Palisade Investment Partners and support from the Queensland Government under its Securing Our Foundations Housing Plan. Construction commenced April 2025 with completion expected mid-2027.
Mater Dei Primary School Early Years Precinct
A $50 million Early Years Precinct proposed by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba for Mater Dei Primary School in East Toowoomba. The project is listed in the Toowoomba Development Status Report 2024 (Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise, in consultation with Toowoomba Regional Council) under proposed healthcare and education developments, with a construction cost of $50 million. Mater Dei Primary School is a Catholic co-educational school serving Prep to Year 6 students under the Diocese of Toowoomba Catholic Schools.
Eastville Shopping Centre
Completed food and beverage focused retail precinct anchored by national fast food and casual dining tenants serving the East Toowoomba catchment. Recent relaunch promotes the EATSville dining hub with an expanded mix of dine in and takeaway options.
1,222 residents of Toowoomba City are employed, from a labour force of 1,320. Unemployment sits at 7.4%, with participation at 61.8%. 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 9,696, about 3.9 times the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Toowoomba City features a qualified labor force with solid representation in essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 7.4% according to AreaSearch figures compiled from statistical areas. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,222, while the unemployment rate is 3.5% higher than the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, pointing to potential for labor market gains. Furthermore, the workforce participation rate is slightly below average, registering 61.8% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a modest 8.2% of workers performed their duties from home, though the influence of pandemic restrictions during this period should be kept in mind.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. The community displays a distinct concentration in health care & social assistance, employing workers at 1.2 times the regional rate. Conversely, construction has a smaller footprint, accounting for 6.7% of local employment compared to 10.1% across the region. Having 6.4 jobs available for every working resident at the time of the Census, the locality serves as a major employment center, importing labor from neighboring suburbs. Based on AreaSearch calculations using SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions, the local labor force contracted by 6.2% and total employment fell by 8.6% over the 12 months ending March 2026, leading to a 2.4 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. This contrasts with Regional Qld, which recorded a 0.1% increase in employment, a 0.3% expansion in the labor force, and a minor 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future labor demand in Toowoomba City can be assessed using national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local industry mix to estimate prospective growth. Although national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of change varies widely by sector. Projecting these industry trends onto the local workforce mix suggests employment in Toowoomba City would rise by 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, noting this is a simple weighted extrapolation and does not account for specific local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Toowoomba City is $1,084 a week (about $56,000 a year), with median personal income at $667 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,450 a year against an average of $57,074. 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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Based on the most recent postcode-level ATO data released for the 2023 financial year, the suburb of Toowoomba City has a median taxpayer income of $46,450, with an average of $57,074. These figures sit below national benchmarks, and compare to a median of $53,146 and average of $66,593 for Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures would stand at approximately $51,727 for the median and $63,558 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census records personal income at the 22nd percentile ($667 weekly), while household income places in the 6th percentile.
Looking at income distribution, the largest cohort consists of 27.5% of residents (681 people) earning between $400 - 799, differing from regional patterns where 31.7% fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket. Affordability pressures are highly pronounced, with residents retaining only 79.7% of their income after housing costs, ranking in the 6th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Toowoomba City had 910 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 53% detached houses and 24% apartments. 19% are owned with a mortgage, 62% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $255 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,355 a month. Rent absorbs 23.5% 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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Residential architecture in Toowoomba City at the time of the Census consisted of 53.0% detached houses and 47.0% alternative dwellings such as semi-detached homes, townhouses, and apartments, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in Toowoomba City trailed regional averages at 18.3%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (19.3%) or tenants paying rent (62.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,355, which is lower than the Regional Qld average, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $255, compared to regional figures of $1,655 and $345 respectively.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Toowoomba City are notably lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent is also significantly below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Toowoomba City counted 910 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 971 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 15% are couples with children, fewer than in 94% of areas nationally, against 17% couples without children. 49% 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 46.5% of local households, consisting of 15.3% couples with children, 17.3% couples without children, and 11.1% single parents. The remaining 53.5% are non-family households, which are largely made up of lone persons at 49.1% and group households at 5.0%. The median household size of 2.0 residents is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.9% of adults in Toowoomba City hold a university qualification, including 18.4% with a bachelor degree and 6.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.6% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 502 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 968 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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The educational profile of the region is highly distinct, with university graduation rates (27.9% of residents aged 15+) tracking ahead of both the Rest of Qld average of 20.6% and the SA3 average of 23.1%, reflecting strong engagement with tertiary study. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 18.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (6.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational training also has a strong representation, with 36.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (25.6%). Participation in study is notably high, with 35.4% of the population enrolled in an educational program.
This comprises 9.3% in primary schooling, 7.9% in secondary schools, and 7.6% engaged in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Toowoomba City reaches 28 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 770 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.8 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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Analysis of the public transport network shows 28 active transit stops in Toowoomba City, which are served by bus networks. These stops accommodate 8 different routes, combining to provide 771 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is excellent, with residents living an average of 168 meters from the nearest stop. Because of the residential nature of the suburb, most workers travel out of the area for employment, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 78%, followed by walking at 16% and cycling at 2%. Average vehicle ownership stands at 0.8 per household, which is below regional levels.
A relatively low 8.2% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census figures which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Across all routes, transit frequencies average 110 runs daily, translating to approximately 27 weekly services at each individual stop.
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58.8% of residents in Toowoomba City report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 95% of areas nationally. 9.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.9 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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Assessments of mortality rates and chronic illness indicators highlight significant health challenges in Toowoomba City, affecting both younger and older age brackets, while the rate of private health insurance coverage is low at approximately 50% of the population (~1,234 people). This compare to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues in the area are mental health conditions and arthritis, which affect 14.4% and 9.5% of local residents, respectively, while 58.8% of the population reported no chronic conditions compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Working-age residents face notable health issues with elevated rates of long-term conditions. The area has 19.4% of its population aged 65 and over (480 people), with senior health outcomes presenting some difficulties and ranking similarly to general population standards nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Toowoomba City is largely Australian-born, at 78.5% of residents, with 15.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.7%) and Australian (22.1%). 3.2% 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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Cultural diversity in Toowoomba City is higher than average, with 21.5% of the population born outside Australia and 15.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 48.5% of residents. However, the most distinct deviation from regional averages is in the Other category, which represents 7.2% of the population compared to only 0.8% across Regional Qld. Regarding ancestry, the three largest groups represented locally are English at 27.7%, Australian at 22.1%, and Irish at 11.8%. Other ethnic ancestries show notable differences from regional figures, with German overrepresented at 6.8% of the population (compared to 4.7% regionally), Samoan at 0.4% (compared to 0.2%), and Scottish at 8.4% (compared to 7.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Toowoomba City is 40. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 30.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 40, Toowoomba City aligns closely with the Regional Qld average of 41 and sits slightly above the national median of 38. The 25 - 34 demographic has a strong presence at 20.2% of the population compared to Regional Qld, whereas children aged 5 - 14 are less common at 7.7%. This concentration of 25 - 34 year olds is also well above the national level of 14.6%. Post-2021 Census data shows that younger residents have pulled the median age down by 1.2 years to 40.
The 25 to 34 age bracket rose from 15.9% to 20.2% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 11.1% to 12.6%. Conversely, the 15 to 24 group fell from 12.7% to 10.7%, and the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 12.8% to 11.1%. By 2041, the age structure is projected to alter significantly, with the 25 to 34 group growing by 35% to add 176 residents, reaching 677, while the 5 to 14 and 65 to 74 cohorts are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Toowoomba City
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 10 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 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 — 14 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,321 at the 2021 Census → 2,477 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 (SAL32855). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.