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Townsville City has an estimated 3,132 residents, up from 2,945 at the 2021 Census — a change of 187 people, or 6.3%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 86.0% of that increase. That puts 1,513 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Townsville City is estimated to have a population of approximately 3,132 residents, based on AreaSearch evaluations combining ABS regional updates with validated new addresses identified since the Census. When measured against the 2021 Census tally of 2,945 people, this represents an addition of 187 individuals, or an expansion of 6.3%. This demographic trajectory stems from an estimated resident population of 3,130 derived from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, coupled with 21 validated new addresses registered following the Census. The suburb of Townsville City records a population density of 1,513 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the national average across locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
Furthermore, the 6.3% post-census gain recorded in the suburb of Townsville City sits within 0.9 percentage points of the broader SA4 region (7.2%), highlighting competitive demographic momentum. Inbound overseas migration formed the primary catalyst for local expansion, generating roughly 86.0% of total demographic additions in recent times. Projections utilised by AreaSearch incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia models published in 2024 with 2022 serving as the baseline year across SA2 boundaries. In instances where SA2 locations lack this coverage, or when evaluating horizons beyond post-2032, Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts published in 2023 (utilising 2021 figures) are implemented. Because these state figures omit age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional distribution adjustments aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 data) across individual age brackets. Looking forward, the suburb of Townsville City is projected to record demographic growth tracking slightly beneath the median for non-metropolitan localities nationwide. Specifically, aggregated SA2 figures anticipate that the suburb of Townsville City will add 295 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 9.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
49 new dwellings have been approved in Townsville City over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That is 3.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 10, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that Townsville City has averaged approximately 9 residential property approvals annually, amounting to an estimated 49 dwellings across the previous 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 10 dwelling approvals have been logged. Between FY-21 and FY-25 over the past 5 financial years, the locality added an average of 2.6 new residents per approved dwelling, signalling robust underlying demand supportive of residential values. Builders are predominantly focusing on higher-end product in the upper-tier segment, with dwellings carrying an average estimated construction cost of $1,482,000.
In addition, $65.5 million in commercial building approvals have been authorised during this financial year, underscoring strong business sector investment across the area. Recent residential construction activity comprises 89.0% detached dwellings alongside 11.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving traditional suburban surroundings oriented toward family living and spacious environments. This pipeline shows an even stronger emphasis on detached homes than prevailing stock (12.0% at Census), illustrating enduring buyer appetite for standalone residences despite broader densification trends. Demonstrating its status as an established area, the locality records roughly 448 people per dwelling approval. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Townsville City is anticipated to expand by 293 residents through to 2041. While residential building activity is progressing at an orderly pace alongside anticipated population growth, prospective purchasers may face heightened competition as local headcounts expand.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Townsville City, worth an estimated $1.28 billion. A further 28 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.81 billion. 12 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and 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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Capital investments, town planning frameworks, and major developments exert substantial influence over localized market outcomes. Within the catchment, AreaSearch has identified 15 projects positioned to shape future performance. Notable developments include the Defence Housing Australia - Townsville New Builds Volume Leasing Program (400+ Homes), Marina Residences, The Hive - 10-15 The Strand Masterplan, and Mater Private Hospital Townsville Relocation, with further details on key initiatives outlined below.
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Defence Housing Australia - Townsville New Builds Volume Leasing Program (400+ Homes)
Large-scale residential development by Defence Housing Australia (DHA) to deliver more than 400 new, high-quality homes for Australian Defence Force personnel and their families in Townsville. The homes are being built across approximately seven suburbs within 30km of Lavarack Barracks as part of the New Builds Volume Leasing Program, in partnership with local builders and developers. The first homes are expected to be delivered in the 2025-26 financial year.
Townsville Breakwater Master-Planned Precinct
A $1 billion master-planned expansion of the Townsville Breakwater precinct by Morris Group. Located on vacant land adjacent to The Ville Resort-Casino and the 5-star Ardo hotel, the development is designed as a mixed-use hub. Key features include residential apartments to address local housing shortages, short-term hotel accommodation, conference and function spaces, retail outlets, and expansive public open areas with views of Magnetic Island. The project is expected to inject significant economic benefit into North Queensland over the next decade.As of early 2025, Morris Group had commenced a master planning and feasibility process; no development application has been lodged.
Marina Residences
A $65 million luxury waterfront apartment tower by Maidment Group, comprising 18 residences (15 three-bedroom apartments and 3 sky homes) in a 10-storey building. Features include a rooftop pool and sundeck, gym, private dining/meeting room, and panoramic views over Breakwater Marina, The Strand, and Magnetic Island. Construction commenced in 2025 with completion expected late 2026.
Weststate Private Hospital
A $60 million short-stay private hospital development transforming the heritage-listed former Townsville West State School into specialist consulting suites, with a new five-storey purpose-built hospital next door. The project includes four operating theatres, one procedure room, a HDU/ICU, 19 day beds, 26 overnight rooms, consulting rooms, cafe and 24/7 kitchen. Official project sources indicate construction has commenced and Centuria schedules completion for 2026.
The Hive - 10-15 The Strand Masterplan
The Hive is a $450 million masterplanned mixed-use waterfront precinct spanning approximately 1.73 hectares in central Townsville, occupying almost an entire city block bounded by The Strand, Flinders Street, King Street and Wickham Street. The development approval, current to June 2030, permits buildings up to 20 storeys. The staged scheme includes a five-star hotel tower, 10,000 square metres of premium office space, retail and dining, residential apartments, research and technology facilities, and a concert hall component.The site incorporates the heritage-listed Queens Hotel and the former Criterion Hotel site, which has separate approval for a residential tower. The project was originally developed and master planned by the Gleeson Group with architect Conrad Gargett. In 2023, Centurion Global Developments acquired the site from the Gleeson Group and assumed responsibility for delivering the project. As of mid-2024 the project remains in the pre-construction phase with no active works commenced, though Centurion Global has indicated plans for a five-star hotel and a verbal agreement with an international hotel brand.
North Rail Yards Redevelopment
Large-scale commercial and residential redevelopment of the heritage North Rail Yards precinct. The project aims to deliver about 319 apartments, commercial and public spaces to support the growth of the CBD.
Great Barrier Reef Aquarium Redevelopment
Transformation of the Reef HQ Aquarium into a global destination of excellence in tropical coral reef education. The project includes revitalised exhibits, engaging public areas, and efficient and sustainable operations.
Oxley Street Residences
A development of 19 units with associated office and food and drink facilities in the neighbouring suburb of North Ward, approved by Townsville City Council.
1,854 residents of Townsville City are employed, from a labour force of 1,980. Unemployment sits at 6.4%, with participation at 67.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,984, about 2.2 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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Townsville City features a highly skilled labour pool with substantial representation across core essential service sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.4% according to AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,854, while the jobless rate sits 2.4% above the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld. Local labour force participation stands at 67.1%, which aligns reasonably close to the Regional Qld benchmark of 64.2%. Census figures indicated that a modest 7.9% of local workers operated from home, though these findings were influenced by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. Public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and education & training represent the primary industries of employment for local residents.
The public administration & safety sector exhibits exceptional concentration, with local workforce representation reaching 3.1 times the regional average. Conversely, construction accounts for only 5.8% of resident employment, trailing the 10.1% mark seen across Regional Qld. Operating as an employment centre, the area accommodates 3.1 workers for every resident as at the Census, drawing in substantial commuter inflows from surrounding districts. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM data show that over the year to March 2026, Townsville City experienced a 1.9% reduction in its labour force alongside an identical 1.9% contraction in employment, resulting in a stable unemployment rate. By comparison, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1% and its workforce grow by 0.3%, accompanied by a 0.1 percentage point increase. Looking ahead, national projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide perspective on local employment trajectories. While nationwide employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, trajectory rates vary across industries. Applying these sector weightings to the employment profile of Townsville City points to an estimated local employment uplift of 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (representing an illustrative proportional weighting model that excludes localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Townsville City is $2,013 a week (about $105,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,182 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $72,139 a year against an average of $98,172. 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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Taxation statistics from the ATO for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch reveal a median taxpayer income of $72,139 and an average of $98,172 in the suburb of Townsville City. These earnings place the locality within the top percentile nationally, well above Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average). Following an 11.36% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $80,334 for median earnings and $109,324 for average earnings. Census metrics place individual earnings at the 90th percentile nationwide ($1,182 weekly).
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket encompasses 36.7% of local earners (1,149 individuals), broadly mirroring the 31.7% share recorded across the wider region. Residents retain 85.3% of earnings after meeting housing commitments, placing the suburb in the 8th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Townsville City had 1,282 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 12% detached houses and 80% apartments. 19% are owned with a mortgage, 58% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,663 a month. Rent absorbs 19.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, residential dwellings in Townsville City were configured as 11.6% houses and 88.4% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting sharply with the Regional Qld profile of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 23.6%, trailing broader regional levels, while remaining residences were split between rented properties (57.6%) and mortgaged homes (18.8%). Typical monthly mortgage obligations sat at $1,663, above the Regional Qld benchmark of $1,655, whereas median weekly rent stood at $390 compared to $345 regionally. On a nationwide scale, local mortgage repayments sit considerably below the Australian average of $1,863, while local rental costs run above the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Townsville City counted 1,282 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,363 today, averaging 1.8 people each. 11% are couples with children, fewer than in 97% of areas nationally, against 33% couples without children. 43% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 50.0% of total households, consisting of couples without children (32.5%), couples with children (10.7%), and single parent families (5.3%). Non-family households account for the other 50.0%, comprising lone person households at 43.2% and group households at 6.6%. With a median household size of 1.8 people, local occupancies are smaller than the Regional Qld standard of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
42.5% of adults in Townsville City hold a university qualification, including 27.8% with a bachelor degree and 10.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 19.7% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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In Townsville City, tertiary qualification rates substantially outperform surrounding territories, with 42.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university credentials, compared to 20.1% across the SA4 region and 20.6% in Rest of Qld. This solid academic base underpins strong positioning for professional and knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees constitute 27.8% of attainment, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 10.6% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. In addition, technical and trade credentials are held by 30.5% of residents aged 15+, comprising certificates (19.7%) and advanced diplomas (10.8%). Formal study engagement is substantial across Townsville City, where 27.3% of the populace is participating in education.
This proportion includes 10.2% undertaking tertiary education, 4.8% enrolled in secondary education, and 4.6% attending primary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Townsville City reaches 21 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 2,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.9 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 provision across Townsville City includes 21 active transport stops comprising both buses and ferry services. These access points are served by 12 distinct routes delivering a collective 2,523 weekly passenger trips. Connectivity is rated as excellent, with typical resident proximity to the closest transit stop standing at 196 meters. Commuter patterns reflect outward travel, with private vehicle transport accounting for 76% of journeys and walking representing 16%. Households hold an average of 0.9 vehicles per dwelling, below regional norms, while 7.9% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census (which may reflect prevailing COVID-19 conditions).
Transit schedules provide an average of 360 trips per day across the collective network, translating to roughly 120 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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71.1% of residents in Townsville City report no long-term health condition. 3.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 66.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators across Townsville City show positive conditions, with AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality rates demonstrating low rates of common illnesses across younger and older residents alike. Private health insurance coverage is notably strong, held by approximately 66% of the population (2,070 people), surpassing both the Regional Qld level of 52.5% and the national standard of 55.7%. Mental health issues (8.5%) and arthritis (7.2%) represent the most prevalent health conditions among local residents, while 71.1% reported having no health conditions, outperforming the Regional Qld rate of 67.6%.
Working-age health outcomes remain generally standard. Residents aged 65 and over account for 18.5% of the community (579 people), below the 20.3% observed across Regional Qld, with senior health indicators achieving higher relative rankings nationwide than the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.7% of Townsville City residents were born overseas and 12.8% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.1%) and Australian (20.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Townsville City demonstrates greater cultural diversity than most comparable markets, with 28.7% of its residents born overseas and 12.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity stands as the predominant religious faith, accounting for 49.5% of residents in Townsville City. Hinduism shows the most pronounced relative representation, comprising 1.4% of the population compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld. Examining parental country of birth across Townsville City, the leading reported ancestries are English (28.1%), Australian (20.5%, noticeably below the 26.5% regional proportion), and Irish (9.8%). Notable variations also appear across other cultural backgrounds, including Welsh at 0.8% (versus 0.5% across the region), Korean at 1.0% (versus 0.2%), and French at 0.7% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Townsville City is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 37.3% 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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Demographically, Townsville City is characterized by a youthful, largely pre-family cohort. Based on estimates updated to August 2026, adults aged 25 - 44 account for 38.1% of the community compared to 25.5% in Regional Qld, while the 0 - 24 age bracket makes up 19.2% against 29.6% regionally. The estimated median age is 38, down from 39 at the 2021 Census and 3 years below the Regional Qld median of 41 recorded at that same Census. The 45 - 64 age category has decreased from 28.6% at the Census to an estimated 24.4%.
By 2041, individuals aged 25 - 44 are projected to drive the bulk of local growth, expanding by 203 residents (17%) to reach 1,396, whereas cohorts aged 0 - 24 and 45 - 64 are expected to decrease over the timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Townsville City
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 6 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 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 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 — 21 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,945 at the 2021 Census → 3,132 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL32867). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.