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Tugun has an estimated 7,606 residents, up from 7,175 at the 2021 Census — a change of 431 people, or 6.0%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 78.0% of that increase. That puts 2,446 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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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census Tugun's population is estimated at around 7,606 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 431 people (6.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,175 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 7,549, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 93 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,445 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 78.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. As we examine future population trends, an above median population growth of Australian non-metropolitan areas is projected, with the area expected to increase by 1,132 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting with an increase of 14.1% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
139 new dwellings have been approved in Tugun over the past five years, an average of 27 a year. That is 3.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 22 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 18% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 44, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Tugun has seen around 27 new homes approved each year, with an estimated 139 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 41 so far in FY-26. At an average of 2.1 new residents per year for each dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), reflecting robust demand that underpins property values, new homes are being built at an average value of $1,457,000, demonstrating a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.
There have also been $3.3 million in commercial approvals this financial year, suggesting the area's residential character. Compared to Rest of Qld, Tugun records markedly lower building activity (61.0% below regional average per person). This scarcity of new dwellings typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. New development consists of 18.0% detached dwellings and 82.0% attached dwellings. This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This shows a considerable change from the current housing mix (currently 46.0% houses), reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. With around 556 people per dwelling approval, Tugun shows a developed market. Population forecasts indicate Tugun will gain 1,075 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Construction is maintaining a reasonable pace with projected growth, although buyers could encounter growing competition as population increases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Tugun, worth an estimated $143 million. A further 139 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $29.2 billion. 38 are already under construction and 65 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and transport & logistics. 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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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 13 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Blonde Bilinga, Admiral Crescent Residential Care and Retirement Facility, Bilinga Residential Estate Stage 2, and Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 4, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Admiral Crescent Residential Care and Retirement Facility
Development-approved residential care and retirement facility on a 1.484 hectare medium-density residential site directly opposite John Flynn Private Hospital. The approved scheme comprises 154 suites in a six-storey building, with capacity to deliver an integrated aged care and retirement living community adjoining critical Gold Coast health infrastructure and within 2km of Tugun beach. The site was on-sold in early 2026 for 14.5 million dollars by Philip Usher Constructions to a locally based private development group, which is reportedly assessing alternative outcomes including a townhouse development under the underlying medium-density zoning.The existing DA for the 154-suite aged care and retirement scheme remains in place.
Central Park Residences
Central Park Residences is a luxury townhome and skyhome development on one of the last large land parcels in southern Gold Coast, next to a nature reserve and close to Currumbin Beach and Currumbin Creek. The total project comprises 150 dwellings, with Stage 1 (30 townhomes) under construction and due for completion around mid-2026. Homes feature double-glazed energy efficient windows, solar systems, EV charging infrastructure, Miele appliances and Parisi fixtures. Developed and built by ASG, the project targets families and downsizers seeking a secluded yet convenient coastal lifestyle.
Tugun Satellite Health Centre (Banyahrmabah)
The Tugun Satellite Health Centre (Banyahrmabah) provides urgent walk-in care for minor injuries and illnesses through its Minor Injury and Illness Clinic. The facility also hosts specialized outpatient services including kidney dialysis, women's, newborn, and children's clinics, and a day medical unit for specialist infusions to support local hospital capacity.
Blonde Bilinga
Blonde Bilinga is an absolute beachfront luxury residential development comprising 19 half-floor apartments over 10 storeys. Designed by BDA Architects and developed by Highlife Property Group, the project features a dedicated wellness level including a sun-drenched pool, sauna, gym, and yoga spaces. The architecture utilizes sculptural forms and a palette of natural stone and timber to harmonize with the coastal landscape.
Tugun Market Co
Tugun Market Co is a high-end refurbishment and expansion of a legacy supermarket into a boutique gourmet marketplace. The 950sqm facility includes a full-service grocer, organic produce stand, butcher, bakery, and cheese deli, serving as a primary community hub and social destination for the southern Gold Coast.
Kora, Currumbin
A boutique development of seven luxury apartments across four levels on the Currumbin beachfront. Designed by Plus Architecture, the project features floor-to-ceiling glazing, timber look battens, and concrete elements. Residences include a ground-floor beach house with direct beach access, sub-penthouses, and penthouses with private rooftop terraces. Shared amenities include a wellness centre, gym, and pool deck overlooking the coastline.
Airport Boulevard Commercial Centre
New commercial centre near Gold Coast Airport featuring office spaces, retail outlets, dining options, and services. Designed to serve airport passengers, local businesses, and the growing Bilinga area.
367 Golden Four Drive Tugun Residential Development
An 11-storey tower comprising 20 three and four-bedroom apartments with amenities including a communal rooftop recreation area, outdoor barbecue and dining area, residents' lounge, plunge pool, open terrace area, and two levels of basement parking for 48 cars. Located on key transport corridor connecting to Gold Coast Airport and beach areas.
4,444 residents of Tugun are employed, from a labour force of 4,540. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 71.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,360, about 84% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Tugun features a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of just 2.1%, and 2.8% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 4,444 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.8% below Regional Qld's rate of 3.9%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (71.6% compared to Regional Qld's 64.3%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 16.0% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The area demonstrates particularly notable concentration in construction, with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 0.5% versus the regional average of 4.5%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 2.8% alongside labour force increasing by 2.6%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.2 percentage points. This compares to Regional Qld, where employment grew by 0.1%, labour force expanded by 0.3%, and unemployment rose 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Tugun. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Tugun's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Tugun is $1,737 a week (about $90,000 a year), with median personal income at $850 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,462 a year against an average of $68,555. 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 AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Tugun had a median income among taxpayers of $50,462 with the average level standing at $68,555. This is slightly above average nationally and compares to levels of $53,146 and $66,593 across Regional Qld respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $56,194 (median) and $76,343 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Tugun cluster around the 54th percentile nationally.
Distribution data shows 35.4% of the population (2,692 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, reflecting patterns seen regional levels where 31.7% similarly occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 81.5% of income remaining, ranking at the 47th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Tugun had 2,682 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 46% detached houses and 23% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $460 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 26.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within Tugun, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 46.4% houses and 53.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Tugun was lagging that of Regional Qld, at 29.4%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (39.8%) or rented (30.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Regional Qld average at $1,950, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $460, compared to Regional Qld's $1,655 and $345.
Nationally, Tugun's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Tugun counted 2,682 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,843 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households dominate at 67.5% of all households, comprising 28.5% couples with children, 25.7% couples without children, and 12.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 32.5%, with lone person households at 26.7% and group households comprising 6.0% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 people is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.2% of adults in Tugun hold a university qualification, including 19.5% with a bachelor degree and 4.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 26.8% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The area's educational profile stands out regionally, with university qualification rates (27.2% of residents aged 15+) exceeding the Rest of Qld average of 20.6%, reflecting the community's emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees lead at 19.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 40.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (13.4%) and certificates (26.8%). Educational participation is notably high, with 30.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.2% in primary education, 7.5% in secondary education, and 6.3% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Tugun reaches 24 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analysis reveals 24 active transport stops operating within Tugun comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 4 individual routes, collectively providing 1,309 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 177 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 92%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling. Some 16.0% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions). Service frequency averages 187 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 54 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
71.8% of residents in Tugun report no long-term health condition. 4.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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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Tugun demonstrates above-average health outcomes, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions , and the rate of private health cover found to be fairly high at approximately 54% of the total population (~4,135 people). The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 7.5 and 7.5% of residents, respectively, while 71.8% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 17.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,361 people), which is lower than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Tugun is largely Australian-born, at 80.5% of residents, with 8.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.0%) and Australian (25.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Tugun was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 85.6% of its population being citizens, 80.5% born in Australia, and 91.6% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Tugun was found to be Christianity, which makes up 44.2% of people in Tugun. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.1% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Tugun are English, comprising 31.0% of the population, Australian, comprising 25.0% of the population, and Irish, comprising 10.4% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: New Zealand is notably overrepresented at 1.3% of Tugun (vs 0.9% regionally), Welsh at 0.7% (vs 0.5%) and Spanish at 0.6% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Tugun is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 28.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The 38-year median age in Tugun is marginally below Regional Qld's average of 41 while in line with Australia's 38 years. The 25 - 34 age group shows strong representation at 17.9% compared to Regional Qld, whereas the 55 - 64 cohort is less prevalent at 9.5%. Post-2021 Census data shows the area has become younger, with median age dropping 1.1 years to 38 from 39. Specifically, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 15.6% to 17.9% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 14.1% to 16.2%.
Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 12.3% to 9.5% and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 11.7% to 9.9%. By 2041, Tugun is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to experience strong growth, expanding by 332 people (24%) from 1,361 to 1,694. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Tugun
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 | Apr 2026 4 months ago all 5 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 Apr 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 — 93 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,175 at the 2021 Census → 7,606 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 (SAL32881). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.