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Townsville City has an estimated 3,143 residents, up from 2,945 at the 2021 Census — a change of 198 people, or 6.7%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 86.0% of that increase. That puts 1,518 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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Evaluations of ABS population updates for the surrounding region, alongside new address verifications by AreaSearch since the Census, indicate that the suburb of Townsville City has a residency of approximately 3,143 individuals as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 198 people (6.7%) compared to the 2,945 residents documented in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is drawn from a resident count of 3,141, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS ERP release from June 2025 and 21 newly confirmed addresses since the Census date. Such population levels yield a density of 1,518 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure across national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Townsville City's 6.7% growth since census is within 0.4 percentage points of the SA4 region (7.1%), indicating competitive local growth. The primary contributor to these population gains was overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 86.0% of the overall growth during recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for SA2 areas. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, and for the years after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (using 2021 data) are substituted. Because these state-level projections lack age breakdowns, AreaSearch distributes growth across age brackets using proportional weightings from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 figures). Looking ahead, the suburb of Townsville City is projected to experience population expansion slightly below the median for non-metropolitan parts of Australia, adding 289 residents by 2041 according to compiled SA2 data, which equates to an overall growth rate of 9.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
41 new dwellings have been approved in Townsville City over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 2.7 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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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals compiled from local statistical areas, the suburb of Townsville City registered an average of approximately 8 new residential approvals annually. This includes 41 homes authorized over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, and 10 approvals recorded so far during FY-26. Over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, the local population grew by an average of 3 people per year for every new residential unit built, pointing to steady demand that should underpin local property values. Newly approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $1,213,000, indicating that developers are focusing heavily on upmarket, premium properties.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $65.5 million in the current financial year, highlighting strong local commercial development. Additionally, all recent residential approvals have consisted entirely of detached houses, maintaining the suburban character of the community with a clear focus on stand-alone homes that appeal to buyers looking for space. This construction trend leans more toward detached structures than the existing housing stock indicates (12.0% at Census), showing that demand for family homes remains strong despite densification. With approximately 482 people for every residential approval, the suburb of Townsville City presents a mature market. Demographic projections indicate the suburb of Townsville City will add 287 residents by 2041, relative to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Residential construction is keeping pace with this projected population growth, though prospective buyers may face increased competition as the population expands.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning decisions significantly affect local real estate markets. AreaSearch has identified 15 major projects that are expected to influence the local area. Key developments include the Defence Housing Australia - Townsville New Builds Volume Leasing Program (400+ Homes), Marina Residences, The Hive - 10-15 The Strand Masterplan, and the Mater Private Hospital Townsville Relocation, with the most relevant initiatives detailed 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.
1,867 residents of Townsville City are employed, from a labour force of 1,993. Unemployment sits at 6.3%, with participation at 67.4%. 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 7,006, 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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The suburb of Townsville City has a highly educated workforce with a strong presence in essential service industries, and an unemployment rate of 6.3% based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. As of March 2026, there are 1,867 employed residents. The local unemployment rate sits 2.4% above the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, while workforce participation is standard at 67.4% compared to Regional Qld's 64.3%. Census data indicates that a low 7.9% of residents worked from home, although this may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdowns. The primary sectors employing local residents are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The area displays a strong specialization in public administration & safety, employing a share of the workforce 3.1 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, construction is underrepresented, accounting for 5.8% of local workers compared to the regional benchmark of 10.1%. With 3.1 jobs available for every working resident at the time of the Census, the area serves as an employment hub, drawing in commuting workers from neighboring areas. Analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, indicates that the labour force and employment in the 12-month period both declined by 1.7%, resulting in relatively stable unemployment levels. Meanwhile, Regional Qld recorded employment growth of 0.1% and labour force growth of 0.3%, accompanied by a 0.1 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide additional context on potential future demand within Townsville City. These projections span five and ten-year periods and have been aligned with the local employment profile to estimate future growth trends. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though growth varies considerably across industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Townsville City's employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years. This calculation represents a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections.
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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According to the latest postcode-level ATO statistics released for the financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Townsville City have a median income of $72,139 and an average income of $98,172. This is exceptionally high on a national scale, comparing to Regional Qld's median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $80,334 for the median and $109,324 for the average. Census data shows individual earnings reach the 90th percentile nationally ($1,182 weekly).
Income distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket contains 36.7% of the community (1,153 individuals), which is comparable to the wider region where this group accounts for 31.7%. Residents retain 85.3% of their income for non-housing expenses, and the area is positioned 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 most recent Census, the dwelling profile of the suburb of Townsville City consisted of 11.6% houses and 88.4% other dwelling types (such as townhouses, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to Regional Qld's breakdown of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in the suburb of Townsville City stood at 23.6%, trailing Regional Qld, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (18.8%) or renting (57.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the regional average at $1,663, and the median weekly rent was $390, compared to Regional Qld figures of $1,655 and $345, respectively.
Nationally, mortgage payments in the suburb of Townsville City are notably below the Australian median of $1,863, while rental costs exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Townsville City counted 1,282 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,368 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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Families make up 50.0% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 10.7%, couples without children at 32.5%, and single parents at 5.3%. Non-family households account for the remaining 50.0%, with single-person households representing 43.2% and group households making up 6.6% of the total. The median household size of 1.8 people is smaller than the Regional Qld average 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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Academic achievement in the suburb of Townsville City is considerably higher than regional averages, with 42.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 20.1% in the SA4 region and 20.6% across the Rest of Qld. This educational profile positions the community well for professional services and knowledge-sector roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 27.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees (10.6%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational training is also common, with 30.5% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.8%) and vocational certificates (19.7%).
Student enrollment is high within the community, with 27.3% of residents participating in formal study. This student population includes 10.2% in higher education, 4.8% in high school, and 4.6% attending primary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Townsville City reaches 20 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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Analysis of local public transport shows 20 active transit stops in the suburb of Townsville City, consisting of both ferry and bus options. These stops are served by 12 distinct routes, which combine to deliver 2,523 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 196 meters from the nearest stop. Because it is a residential area, the majority of residents travel outside the suburb for work, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 76%, and 16% of residents walking. Vehicle ownership is low, averaging 0.9 cars per household, which is below the regional average.
A low 7.9% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions. Transit service frequency averages 360 trips daily across the network, which translates to roughly 126 weekly departures for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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 show favorable outcomes across the suburb of Townsville City, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and chronic illness rates, with low rates of common health issues observed in both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, with approximately 66% of the population (2,077 people) having private cover. This is higher than the 52.5% recorded in Regional Qld and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health conditions recorded locally were mental health challenges and arthritis, affecting 8.5% and 7.2% of the population, respectively, while 71.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Health status among working-age residents is standard. Seniors aged 65 and older represent 17.5% of the population (550 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld average of 20.4%. Health profiles among these older residents are strong, ranking higher nationally 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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The suburb of Townsville City exhibits higher levels of cultural diversity than most comparable markets, with 12.8% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 28.7% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 49.5% of the population. However, the most distinct religious deviation is Hinduism, which represents 1.4% of residents compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are English at 28.1%, Australian at 20.5% (which is lower than the regional average of 26.5%), and Irish at 9.8%.
There are also notable differences in other backgrounds: Welsh ancestry is represented at 0.8% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Korean at 1.0% (compared to 0.2% regionally), and French at 0.7% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Townsville City is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 39.0% 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 Townsville City is 38 years, slightly below the Regional Qld average of 41 and matching the national median of 38 years. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 25.4% of the population, while children aged 5 - 14 are less common at 3.6%. The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the local population has grown younger, with the median age falling 1.3 years from 39 to 38.
The 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 4.1% to 6.0%, and the 25 to 34 cohort grew from 23.6% to 25.4%. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.6% to 10.9%, and the 55 to 64 group decreased from 15.0% to 12.9%. By 2041, demographic shifts are expected, with the 25 to 34 age bracket projected to grow by 168 people (21%) from 798 to 967, while the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 age groups are expected to contract.
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 Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 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 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 — 21 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,945 at the 2021 Census → 3,143 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 (SAL32867). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.