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Upper Caboolture has an estimated 6,059 residents, up from 5,087 at the 2021 Census — a change of 972 people, or 19.1%. Growth has averaged 3.2% a year over five years, faster than 90% of areas nationally. 764 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 61.0% of that increase. That puts 384 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to ABS population updates for the surrounding region and subsequent address validations by AreaSearch following the Census, the suburb of Upper Caboolture has an estimated population of 6,059 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 972 people (19.1%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 5,087 residents. The latest figures are based on an estimated resident population of 5,719 calculated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ABS ERP data release, supplemented by 764 validated new addresses added since the Census. This population level translates to a density of 383 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and potential for future expansion.
The suburb of Upper Caboolture outpaced both the national average (9.3%) and the state average with its 19.1% growth rate since 2021, establishing it as a leading growth area in the region. The primary driver of this demographic expansion was interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 61.0% of the population increase, although natural growth and overseas migration also contributed positively. AreaSearch incorporates SA2 projections published by ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this data, or for projections extending past 2032, Queensland State Government projections released in 2023 based on 2021 numbers are utilised. Because these state-level projections lack age breakdown statistics, AreaSearch distributes growth across age cohorts using weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which use 2022 as a base. Future projections indicate the suburb of Upper Caboolture will experience exceptional growth, placing it in the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationwide. The local population is projected to expand by 3,558 residents by 2041, representing a total increase of 53.1% over a 16-year period.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
632 new dwellings have been approved in Upper Caboolture over the past five years, an average of 126 a year. That places the area in the 86th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 21 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 103 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 83% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 619, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows that the suburb of Upper Caboolture averages approximately 126 residential approvals each year. A total of 632 dwellings received approval during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with an additional 568 approvals registered during FY-26. The ratio of 1.3 new residents per approved dwelling over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25 suggests a healthy balance between housing demand and supply, promoting steady market conditions. The typical anticipated construction cost for these new dwellings is $356,000. Additionally, commercial development remains quiet, with only $2.1 million in commercial approvals recorded for the current financial year.
Recent residential approvals are dominated by standalone houses at 83.0%, while multi-unit or semi-detached dwellings make up 17.0%. This pattern preserves the suburban, low-density environment that attracts families looking for larger properties. Reflecting its status as an expanding residential sector, the suburb of Upper Caboolture averages roughly 33 residents per approval. Forecasts suggest the suburb of Upper Caboolture will add 3,218 residents by 2041, measured from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction volumes indicate that new housing supply will comfortably accommodate this growth, creating favorable purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for expansion beyond current projections.
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 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Upper Caboolture, worth an estimated $12 billion. A further 116 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $158.1 billion. 45 are already under construction and 49 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development initiatives are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 37 projects that are expected to impact the local community. Major projects of note include Westbrook Estate, Bright Community, Aire Lilywood, and Westbrook at Lilywood.
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Coles Caboolture West (Lilywood Town Centre)
Development of the first shopping centre for the Waraba (formerly Caboolture West) growth area. The Lilywood Town Centre features a 3,500sqm full-line Coles supermarket, Liquorland, approximately 1,190sqm of specialty retail tenancies (medical centre, pharmacy, and dining), and nearly 300 car parking spaces including EV charging stations and click-and-collect bays.
Baycrown Property Group Development
A 634-lot residential development by Baycrown Property Group located at Craig Road and Caboolture River Road, forming part of the initial approvals in Caboolture West. Lots range from 300sqm to 580sqm, with the majority falling between 400sqm and 450sqm.
Waraba Priority Development Area
Waraba is Queensland's 36th Priority Development Area, a 2,880 hectare greenfield growth area in the City of Moreton Bay declared on 2 August 2024. Formerly known as Caboolture West, it covers the suburbs of Lilywood, Wagtail Grove, Greenstone, Corymbia and Waraba and is planned to accommodate around 65,000 people in about 25,000 homes and 17,000 jobs over roughly 40 years, including 860 hectares of green space and a fully costed infrastructure plan worth over 2 billion dollars.A 2.4 billion dollar joint Commonwealth-State Infrastructure Activation Fund is supporting delivery of approximately 16,845 homes to mid-2034 within the PDA. The proposed Waraba PDA Development Scheme, which will replace the current Interim Land Use Plan, is on public notification from 18 May to 2 July 2026, with finalisation expected around September 2026; from 18 May 2026, Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) has also taken over development assessment responsibilities from Moreton Bay City Council. Construction is well advanced in Lilywood: Lennium Group's Lilywood Landings estate (705 lots) has delivered its first residents, Stockland's Rivermont (around 2,050 homes across 175 hectares, including a Halcyon over-50s community) began releasing homesites from February 2025 with homes ready to build from early 2026, and AVID Property Group's Vantage Lilywood land lease community (296 homes) started a 17 million dollar clubhouse build in May 2026, with first residents expected in June 2026. Other active developers in the PDA include Baycrown Property Group, Orchard Property Group and KDL Property. State-funded works include a 71 million dollar upgrade of Caboolture River Road (construction 2026, completion 2028) and a 38.5 million dollar wastewater package unlocking the Lilywood suburb, funded under the SEQ City Deal Growth Areas Compact.
Lilywood Landings
Lilywood Landings is the first master-planned residential community in the new city of Waraba (formerly Caboolture West). Developed by Lennium Group, the 70-hectare riverside haven features over 720 residential lots, 23 hectares of parklands, 1.74km of Caboolture River frontage, and 4.5km of pedestrian and bike paths. The community includes a planned state primary school, childcare centre, and a Coles supermarket currently under construction. With nearly 400 lots already sold and the first residents moved in, the project offers a premium, active outdoor lifestyle with excellent connectivity to Morayfield and Caboolture CBD.
Coles Caboolture River Road
New full-line Coles supermarket under construction 477 metres from Lilywood Landings with specialty stores and liquor outlet across three buildings. Part of new town centre development. Construction expected completion 2026.
Westbrook Estate
Westbrook Estate is a masterplanned residential community in Lilywood, part of the Waraba growth area west of Caboolture. Developed across 10 stages with 651 lots, it features expansive green spaces, a central park, and proximity to amenities, blending modern living with natural surroundings.
Waraba Primary School
Proposed new Queensland state primary school for the Waraba Priority Development Area to service the growing community. The school is planned to cater for Prep to Year 6. As of 2026, the Department of Education continues to identify a new primary school in Caboolture West (Waraba) as a future school under consideration, with delivery dependent on population growth and funding decisions.
Caboolture River Road Safety Upgrades
$3 million Federal Government funding for Caboolture River Road Safety Upgrades in Upper Caboolture between Gregor Road and Phelps Road. Part of Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program to improve road safety and reduce serious injury crashes.
2,933 residents of Upper Caboolture are employed, from a labour force of 3,041. Unemployment sits at 3.6%, with participation at 68.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 4,649, about 77% 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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The labor market in Upper Caboolture features a mix of white and blue collar occupations, with construction standing out as a particularly strong sector. Statistical data aggregated by AreaSearch indicates an unemployment rate of just 3.6% and an estimated employment growth of 5.1% over the previous year. On March 2026, the population employed totaled 2,933 people. The local unemployment rate was 0.8% lower than the Greater Brisbane figure of 4.3%, while workforce participation remained broadly comparable to Greater Brisbane's 70.4%. Census data revealed that only 11.9% of residents worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdown measures should be taken into account.
The primary employment sectors for residents are healthcare and social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The local economy shows a strong concentration in construction, where the employment share is 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, professional and technical services are underrepresented, accounting for only 4.2% of the workforce compared to 8.9% in Greater Brisbane. Given the disparity between the count of local jobs and the number of working residents, this residential district offers limited local employment opportunities. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data for the broader region shows that local employment grew by 5.1% over a 12-month period, while the labor force expanded by 5.4%, leading to a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Over the same timeframe, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2% and labor force growth of 3.4%, with its unemployment rate rising by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide context for local employment trends. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce mix to estimate future employment trajectories. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industries vary. Applying these trends to the local employment structure suggests employment for residents could grow by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, assuming a simple weighted extrapolation that does not adjust for specific local population growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Upper Caboolture is $1,879 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $780 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,499 a year against an average of $57,195. 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 ATO postcode statistics for the 2023 financial year, personal incomes in the suburb of Upper Caboolture are below the national benchmark, showing a median income of $50,499 and an average income of $57,195. This is lower than the Greater Brisbane median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Adjusting these figures for the 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year yields estimated values of $56,236 for the median and $63,692 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that individual, household, and family earnings are centered around the 50th percentile nationally.
The largest income cohort, comprising 39.4% of residents (2,387 people), earns between $1,500 and $2,999, which is comparable to the 33.3% representation in this bracket across the wider region. While housing costs consume 15.9% of household income, strong baseline earnings keep disposable income at the 58th percentile, and the area is situated in the 4th decile of the SEIFA index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Upper Caboolture had 1,610 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 1% apartments. 52% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,820 a month. Rent absorbs 19.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential patterns in the suburb of Upper Caboolture at the time of the latest Census showed a high concentration of detached houses, which made up 96.5% of the housing stock, while apartments, townhouses, and other dwellings comprised 3.5%. This differs from the Brisbane metropolitan area, where houses constitute 73.5% of dwellings and other formats make up 26.5%. The home ownership rate was 25.8%, matching the Brisbane metro average, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders (51.7%) or tenants (22.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,820, and the median weekly rent was $360, both of which are lower than the Brisbane metro averages of $1,863 and $380 respectively.
At a national level, mortgage repayments in the area are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Upper Caboolture counted 1,610 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,918 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 80% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 13% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the vast majority of local homes at 84.8%, comprising couples with children at 40.4%, couples without children at 29.1%, and single-parent households at 14.6%. The remaining 15.2% are non-family households, consisting of single-person households at 12.7% and group housing arrangements at 2.3%. The median household size is 3.1 occupants, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.6% of adults in Upper Caboolture hold a university qualification, including 9.3% with a bachelor degree and 1.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 82% of areas nationally. A further 35.7% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational data shows lower levels of higher education in the area, with 12.6% of residents holding a university qualification compared to 30.5% in Greater Brisbane. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 9.3%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.7% and postgraduate degrees at 1.6%. Vocational and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 46.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding a trade qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 35.7%. Engagement in education is strong, with 32.8% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This includes primary school students at 12.8%, secondary school students at 10.5%, and tertiary students at 3.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Upper Caboolture means driving: households keep an average of 2.0 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport in the suburb of Upper Caboolture is limited, consisting of 4 active bus stops. These stops are served by 1 routes, which provide a total of 109 weekly passenger journeys. Commuters are situated an average of 1012 meters from their nearest public transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb of Upper Caboolture, the vast majority of working residents travel outside the area for employment, with 91% commuting by private car and 5% by train. Household vehicle ownership averages 2.0 cars, which is higher than the regional average.
A relatively low 11.9% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions. Transit service frequency averages 15 daily trips across all routes, which translates to roughly 27 weekly trips per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.9% of residents in Upper Caboolture report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 81% of areas nationally. 7.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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 assessments indicate notable challenges in the suburb of Upper Caboolture, particularly regarding mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic health conditions across various age groups. Private health insurance coverage is relatively low, held by approximately 50% of residents (~3,021 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common diagnoses, affecting 10.5% and 9.1% of the population respectively. The proportion of residents reporting no chronic health conditions is 65.9%, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Chronic illness is elevated among working-age residents, and the suburb of Upper Caboolture has a higher proportion of seniors, with 16.2% of the population aged 65 and over (981 people) compared to 15.1% regionally.
Seniors in the area face health outcomes that are generally comparable to national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Upper Caboolture is largely Australian-born, at 84.8% of residents, with 4.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.5%) and Australian (31.0%). 3.0% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Upper Caboolture shows lower cultural diversity than wider averages, with Australian-born residents making up 84.8% of the population, citizens representing 90.5%, and English-only speakers at home accounting for 95.5%. Christianity is the largest religious group, followed by 42.8% of residents. The most noticeable statistical difference is in Judaism, which is practiced by no residents compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. Ancestry records show the three largest groups are English at 32.5% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 26.8%, Australian at 31.0%, also higher than the regional average of 23.2%, and Irish at 6.9%.
Other demographic differences include residents of New Zealand ancestry at 1.0% (matching the regional average of 1.0%), Maori ancestry at 1.0% (compared to 1.1% regionally), and German ancestry at 5.0% (compared to 4.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Upper Caboolture is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 26.9% 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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The median age in the suburb of Upper Caboolture is 33 years, which is slightly younger than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 years and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the suburb of Upper Caboolture has a higher percentage of children aged 5 to 14 years (16.3%) and a lower percentage of young adults aged 25 to 34 years (13.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 years grew from 3.6% to 6.1%, and those aged 35 to 44 years increased from 12.9% to 14.2%.
Meanwhile, the cohort aged 45 to 54 years decreased from 12.1% to 10.5%. Long-term projections indicate that the age structure will change by 2041, with the 75 to 84 age group expected to expand by 148%, adding 548 people to reach a total of 918.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Upper Caboolture
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 9 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 — 764 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,087 at the 2021 Census → 6,059 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 (SAL32901). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.