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Underwood (Qld) has an estimated 7,651 residents, up from 6,809 at the 2021 Census — a change of 842 people, or 12.4%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years, faster than 79% of areas nationally. 177 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 62.0% of that increase. That puts 1,826 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 evaluations of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the population of the suburb of Underwood (Qld) is estimated to be approximately 7,651 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 842 people (12.4%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 6,809 residents. The shift is calculated from a resident population of 7,527, estimated by AreaSearch following analysis of the latest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) and a further 177 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This size of population translates to a density ratio of 1,826 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the average observed across national locations evaluated by AreaSearch. The 12.4% growth in the suburb of Underwood (Qld) since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 area (6.7%), as well as the national average, making it a regional growth leader. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth for the area, contributing about 62.0% of total population gains during recent periods. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, are adopted by AreaSearch. For SA2 areas without coverage in this dataset, and for years after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government for SA2 areas, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are utilized. These state projections do not include breakdowns by age category; therefore, when they are applied, AreaSearch uses proportional growth weightings matching the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Looking at future population trends, statistical areas evaluated by AreaSearch are projected to experience above median population growth, with the area anticipated to grow by 930 persons to 2041 based on compiled SA2-level projections, representing an overall gain of 10.5% over the 16 years.
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248 new dwellings have been approved in Underwood (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 49 a year. That places the area in the 75th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 60 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 37% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 29, well below 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 statistics, allocated from regional data, Underwood has registered approximately 49 residential approvals annually, totaling an estimated 248 homes over the past 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 27 approvals have been logged. With an average of 2.5 people relocating to the area per year per new dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), indicating robust demand that supports property valuations, new dwellings are being constructed at an average value of $626,000, demonstrating that builders are concentrating on the premium market with high-end projects.
Furthermore, $9.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, pointing to a limited focus on commercial development. In comparison to Greater Brisbane, Underwood exhibits 149.0% higher new home approvals (per person), which should offer purchasers plenty of options. New building activity comprises 37.0% standalone houses and 63.0% medium and high-density dwellings. This shift toward higher density offers accessible pathways into the market and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a significant deviation from the current housing stock (which is currently 85.0% houses), signaling a diminishing volume of developable land and reflecting changing lifestyles alongside the demand for more varied, affordable housing. The location contains approximately 176 people per dwelling approval, showing a growing market. Population projections suggest Underwood will add 806 residents through to 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current building rates, new housing supply is expected to easily satisfy demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting expansion beyond current population forecasts.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Underwood (Qld), worth an estimated $3.38 billion. A further 116 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $39 billion. 24 are already under construction and 44 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 23 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Penrose Place Estate, Underwood Central, South East Busway extension to Springwood, and Eight Mile Plains Shopping Centre Expansion, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Underwood Central
Established prominent retail complex in Underwood, Logan suburbs, anchored by Aldi. Features diverse tenants including Guardian Early Learning Centre, Hanaro Big Market, Woka Woka, and Yuen's Farmers Market, with ample parking. Owned and managed by Centa Property Group as part of their commercial portfolio.
Penrose Place Estate
Completed and fully sold-out limited release of 18 hilltop homesites (434m2 to 570m2) on 1.24 hectares off Millers Road, Underwood. The elevated site offered easterly and northerly views over Eight Mile Plains, Rochedale and Springwood, with lots fully retained and level, allowing buyers to choose their own builder for custom homes. Close to Underwood Marketplace, local schools and Brisbane CBD.
Retirement Village & Medical Centre - 161 Underwood Road
Mixed-use development on the northern portion of the Brisbane Islamic Centre site. The project features a 121-bed retirement village (91 independent units, 20 aged care units, and 10 dementia care units), a 250sqm medical centre, and a 75-place childcare centre. Designed by N.G. Sanders Architects.
South East Busway extension to Springwood
Extension of the South East Busway from Eight Mile Plains to Springwood, including the new Rochedale station and Springwood terminal, delivered as part of the Pacific Motorway (M1) Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill Upgrade. The extension opened to passengers in May 2025, improving public transport connectivity across Brisbane's southside and Logan.
Pacific Motorway (M1) - Daisy Hill to Logan Motorway Upgrade
Planning-stage upgrade of approximately 10km of the Pacific Motorway (M1) between Daisy Hill and the Logan Motorway. The project proposes widening the motorway from 6-8 lanes to 8-10 lanes in sections, adding Smart Motorways technology, extending the South East Busway from Springwood station to Mandew Street with three new bus stations and two park and ride facilities, extending the V1 Veloway by about 9km, and upgrading the Paradise Road, Mandew Street, Grandis Street and Beenleigh-Redland Bay Road interchanges.The business case was completed in June 2023 and TMR states there are currently no fixed delivery timeframes.
Mackenzie Townhouses Development
60 townhouse development by Philip Usher Constructions at Mount Petrie Road with 3-storey maximum height, 114 car parking spaces and communal facilities. Total site area 15,395sqm.
Rochedale Shopping Centre and Multiple Dwellings
Approved mixed-use development on a 2.9 hectare site at 566 Underwood Road, Rochedale, combining a Centre Activities shopping precinct of seven retail buildings with 66 multiple dwelling apartments over two residential levels. The retail component includes a central pedestrian plaza, internal courtyard and multiple street and basement pedestrian access points. Residences include a mix of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments with private balconies and shared rooftop terrace amenity. The site provides basement parking across 522 spaces and has road frontage to both Underwood Road and School Road.The project is in pre-construction with an estimated completion in early 2029.
Underwood Park Recreation Facility Upgrade
Comprehensive upgrade of Underwood Park including new clubhouse facilities, upgraded playing fields, enhanced lighting, and improved parking. Community facility serving multiple sporting codes and local events.
4,134 residents of Underwood (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 4,275. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 72.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,127, about 119% of 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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Underwood benefits from a highly educated workforce, with strong representation in essential services, and an unemployment rate of just 3.3%, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 4,134 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 1.0% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.3%, and workforce participation aligns closely with Greater Brisbane's 70.4%. Based on Census figures, a moderate 14.1% of residents worked from home, though the influence of COVID-19 lockdowns should be kept in mind. The primary employment industries for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
The area displays a specific concentration of employment in transport, postal & warehousing, with a share of jobs that is 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services employ only 7.1% of local workers, which is below the 8.9% seen in Greater Brisbane. The presence of 0.9 workers for each resident, recorded at the Census, indicates considerable local employment options. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader statistical areas, during the year leading to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 2.6% while employment fell by 3.2%, which caused the unemployment rate to rise by 0.6 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.2%, workforce growth of 3.4%, and an unemployment increase of 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context regarding future demand within Underwood. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been applied to the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary greatly across different industry sectors. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to Underwood's employment structure suggests local employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population projections).
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Median household income in Underwood (Qld) is $1,992 a week (about $104,000 a year), with median personal income at $803 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,587 a year against an average of $61,960. 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 most recent postcode level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Underwood recorded a median taxpayer income of $50,587, while the average stood at $61,960. These figures are below the national average and compare to levels of $58,236 and $72,799 across Greater Brisbane respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $56,334 (median) and $68,999 (average) as of March 2026. Census data shows household, family and personal incomes in Underwood cluster around the 57th percentile nationally.
Income analysis indicates that the largest cohort consists of 36.1% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (2,762 residents), which aligns with broader regional trends showing 33.3% in this bracket. High housing costs absorb 16.5% of income, yet strong earnings still place disposable income at the 64th percentile, and the area's SEIFA income index places it in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Underwood (Qld) had 2,145 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 1% apartments. 48% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The dwelling mix in Underwood, as measured at the most recent Census, consisted of 84.6% houses and 15.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to the Brisbane metro profile of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership in Underwood trailed the Brisbane metro rate, standing at 23.8%, with the remaining dwellings occupied by those with a mortgage (48.4%) or tenants (27.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was higher than the Brisbane metro average at $1,950, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $400, compared to Brisbane metro's figures of $1,863 and $380.
Nationally, Underwood's mortgage payments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Underwood (Qld) counted 2,145 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,410 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 47% are couples with children, more than in 91% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 15% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up the majority at 82.0% of all households, comprising 46.6% couples with children, 22.2% couples without children, and 11.6% single parent families. Non-family households represent the remaining 18.0%, with lone person households at 15.2% and group households accounting for 2.6% of the total. The median household size of 3.1 people is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.0% of adults in Underwood (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 23.2% with a bachelor degree and 8.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 18.9% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment in Underwood exceeds broader benchmarks, with 35.0% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 16.2% in the SA4 region and 20.6% in the SA3 area. This significant educational advantage positions the locality well for knowledge-intensive opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 23.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational and technical skills are also prominent, with 30.7% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (18.9%). Educational participation is high, with 33.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal studies.
This includes 12.2% in primary school, 8.6% in high school, and 6.2% enrolled in tertiary education.
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Public transport in Underwood (Qld) reaches 19 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 290 services a week. The typical home sits about 310 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.7 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 shows 19 active transit stops operating within Underwood comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 3 individual routes, collectively providing 287 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically situated 306 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 89%, with 6% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, above the regional average. Some 14.1% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 41 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 15 weekly trips per individual stop.
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78.6% of residents in Underwood (Qld) report no long-term health condition. 3.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Analysis of health indicators demonstrates strong outcomes across Underwood, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with both young and old cohorts experiencing low rates of common health conditions, and the rate of private health insurance found to be relatively low at approximately 52% of the total population (~3,960 people). This compares to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.5 and 5.4% of residents, respectively, while 78.6% reported being completely free of medical ailments compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
Working-age residents are notably healthy with a low prevalence of chronic conditions. The area has 11.8% of residents aged 65 and over (902 people), which is lower than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly matching the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
47.2% of Underwood (Qld) residents were born overseas and 47.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 89% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (16.2%) and Australian (15.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Underwood ranks highly for cultural diversity, with 47.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 47.2% born overseas. The main religion in Underwood is Christianity, which accounts for 36.7% of people in Underwood. However, the most notable overrepresentation is in Islam, which comprises 16.7% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.0%. Regarding ancestry (parents' country of birth), the top three represented groups in Underwood are Other, comprising 19.9% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 9.4%, English, comprising 16.2% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 26.8%, and Australian, comprising 15.1% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 23.2%.
Furthermore, there are significant differences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Korean is notably overrepresented at 4.1% of Underwood (compared to 0.5% regionally), Indian at 9.1% (compared to 2.0%) and Samoan at 1.2% (compared to 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Underwood (Qld) is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 27.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 34, Underwood is slightly younger than the Greater Brisbane figure of 36 and is substantially below Australia's 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Underwood has a higher concentration of 5 - 14 residents (15.1%) but fewer 75 - 84 year-olds (3.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 12.9% to 13.8% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 15.5% to 14.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 point to substantial demographic changes for Underwood. The 45 to 54 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 29%, adding 295 residents to reach 1,305.
On the other hand, both 5 to 14 and 25 to 34 age groups will see reduced numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Underwood (Qld)
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) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| 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 10 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated 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) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 177 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,809 at the 2021 Census → 7,651 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 (SAL32897). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.