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Urangan has an estimated 12,570 residents, up from 10,988 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,582 people, or 14.4%. Growth has averaged 2.9% a year over five years, faster than 83% of areas nationally. 598 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 84.0% of that increase. That puts 834 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 AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS population revisions with address validations completed post-Census, the suburb of Urangan has reached an estimated 12,570 residents as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 1,582 people (14.4%) relative to the 10,988 persons recorded in the 2021 Census. Such growth builds upon an estimated resident population base of 12,392 identified from ABS ERP figures published in June 2025, coupled with 598 new validated addresses detected following the Census. Local population density stands at 834 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks recorded across AreaSearch study locations.
The suburb of Urangan outpaced both the Rest of Qld benchmark (9.4%) and national figures with its 14.4% expansion since the 2021 census, establishing itself as a standout growth locality in the broader district. Interstate arrivals served as the primary catalyst, generating approximately 84.0% of recent net demographic expansion. Demographic forecasting utilizes 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 models anchored to a 2022 baseline. For areas not encompassed by these datasets or extending beyond post-2032 horizons, Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts published in 2023 utilizing 2021 benchmarks are integrated. Because state projections lack age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates cohort distributions using proportional weighting derived from 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region data based on 2022 data. Looking forward, the suburb of Urangan is projected to achieve population growth exceeding regional non-capital medians, with combined SA2 modeling pointing to an increase of 2,516 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative 18.6% rise across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
788 new dwellings have been approved in Urangan over the past five years, an average of 157 a year. That places the area in the 91st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 175 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 81% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 178, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals aggregated by AreaSearch indicates that Urangan averages approximately 157 residential approvals per annum, totaling an estimated 788 dwellings greenlit over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 178 approved during FY-25 to date. Demand and supply have maintained sound equilibrium across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) with an intake of 2 new residents per approved dwelling, while the ratio has tightened to 1.4 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, highlighting balanced local market conditions. Expected construction costs average $394,000 per home, sitting under wider regional figures and providing cost-effective building opportunities.
In addition, $8.2 million in commercial building approvals have been logged during the current financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential landscape. Per capita residential construction in Urangan tracks closely with Rest of Qld averages, supporting sustained market equilibrium in line with regional trends. However, this building pace outstrips national levels by a wide margin, demonstrating robust developer commitment. The composition of approved housing shows 81.0% standalone homes and 19.0% attached dwellings, preserving the community's open, low-density fabric and catering to buyers seeking detached properties. With approximately 65 people per dwelling approval, the area displays clear hallmarks of an expanding growth hub. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Urangan is anticipated to expand by 2,338 residents by 2041. Sustaining current construction velocity will ensure adequate new dwelling supply to absorb anticipated population gains, maintaining favorable buyer conditions and potentially enabling growth beyond current projection baselines.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Urangan, worth an estimated $572 million. A further 25 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.88 billion. 10 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, tourism 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 capital expenditure and planning developments serve as fundamental catalysts for community evolution. AreaSearch has pinpointed 13 strategic projects expected to influence the district, highlighted by the Urangan Boat Harbour Master Plan, the 632-633 Esplanade Mixed-Use Development, the Astro Aero Aircraft Manufacturing Centre, and the Urangan Pier Rehabilitation and Coastal Protection Project.
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Urangan Boat Harbour Master Plan
A strategic 30-year blueprint fast-tracked by the Queensland Government to revitalise the Urangan State Boat Harbour. The plan focuses on enhancing deep-water access, upgrading berthing facilities, and fostering tourism growth as a gateway to K'gari and the Great Sandy Marine Park. It integrates the $60 million Marina Square mixed-use development and aims to improve public realm connections with the Hervey Bay Esplanade. Technical assessments and stakeholder engagement are currently informing the draft framework to stimulate regional economic activity.
Astro Aero Aircraft Manufacturing Centre
Advanced aircraft design and manufacturing facility at Hervey Bay Airport focused on development and production of next-generation utility transport aircraft. Construction and expansion works continue, with Astro Aero progressing prototype development, hangar upgrades and future permanent facilities within the Avion Aviation Precinct. The company has reported investing about AUD 28 million in the Fraser Coast region while expanding its skilled aerospace workforce.
632-633 Esplanade Mixed-Use Development
Approved mixed-use development in the Urangan Boat Harbour Precinct featuring 28 townhouses (24 two-bedroom and 4 three-bedroom SOHO units) plus a retail/food tenancy. The site has MCU approval and is zoned for high-density mixed use, positioned opposite the marina and beach as part of Council's masterplan to create a vibrant urban destination with boutique commercial uses, restaurants and shops.
Sheraton Hervey Bay Resort
A landmark 18-storey mixed-use development featuring a 223-room 5-star Sheraton hotel and approximately 340 luxury residential apartments. The project includes a rooftop bar, multiple swimming pools, world-class conference facilities, a day spa, and ground-floor retail and dining outlets. The development was approved by Fraser Coast Regional Council in July 2024 with a 10-year completion window.
Homes for Queenslanders - Torquay Social Housing
A social housing project featuring 10 one-bedroom units suitable for single people, couples, seniors, young people and people with disability. Built by Murphy Builders incorporating liveable housing design guidelines.
Urangan Pier Rehabilitation and Coastal Protection Project
Two interconnected projects completed in July 2025 to preserve the historic 868-meter Urangan Pier and protect the coastline. The pier rehabilitation involved timber repairs, new railings and kerbs, heritage restoration, and repainting. The coastal protection component constructed a 150-meter rock revetment seawall extension using 9,300 tonnes of rock to protect against coastal erosion and safeguard critical infrastructure.
Hervey Bay Airport Redevelopment
Two-stage redevelopment of the Hervey Bay Airport, including improvements to the main runway, taxiways, and the construction of a specialised aviation and associated supply chain industry subdivision. The project supports regional connectivity, tourism growth, and enhances aviation infrastructure to meet Australian design and safety standards.
Torquay Caravan Park Upgrade
Following extensive community consultation completed in late 2025, Fraser Coast Regional Council resolved to retain and upgrade the Torquay Caravan Park rather than convert the site to open space or a recreation hub. The project will modernise ageing infrastructure, improve amenities, widen internal roads, provide larger caravan and RV sites and enhance the visitor experience. Detailed design and planning are now progressing, with funding identified in Council's long-term capital works program.
5,136 residents of Urangan are employed, from a labour force of 5,377. Unemployment sits at 4.5%, with participation at 48.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. 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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Urangan features a diverse labor pool that includes both manual and professional occupations, with strong representation in sectors providing vital community services, an unemployment rate of 4.5%, and an estimated employment growth of 8.2% over the previous year according to AreaSearch aggregated statistics. As of March 2026, 5,136 residents are employed, the local unemployment rate sits at 3.9%, and it remains 0.6% higher than the Regional Qld average, while workforce participation is markedly lower at 48.8% versus 64.2% in Regional Qld. Census data indicate that only 8.9% of residents worked from home, a figure that may still reflect lingering effects from Covid-19 lockdown measures.
The primary industry sectors employing local workers are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. Urangan has a distinct concentration in health care & social assistance, where workforce representation reaches 1.4 times regional levels. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.6% of the workforce compared to 4.5% across the wider region. Comparisons between the resident workforce and locally based jobs in the Census suggest Urangan serves predominantly as a residential base with limited internal employment generation. According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM records across statistical areas, the year leading to March 2026 saw local employment rise by 8.2% while the labor pool grew 5.2%, lowering the unemployment rate by 2.6 percentage points. Over the identical timeframe, Regional Qld experienced 0.1% employment growth, a 0.3% rise in the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in joblessness. Broader industry outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context for future workforce trajectory. While nationwide projections indicate employment gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sector-level momentum varies widely. Applying these industry weights directly to Urangan's specific job composition indicates prospective local job expansion of 6.8% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (note that this represents an illustrative weighted extrapolation independent of local demographic forecasts).
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Median household income in Urangan is $984 a week (about $51,000 a year), with median personal income at $527 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,134 a year against an average of $51,716. 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 postcode-level ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the suburb of Urangan recorded a median taxpayer earnings level of $41,134 alongside an average of $51,716. These figures sit below nationwide standards and trail Regional Qld, where the median was $53,146 and the average reached $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $45,807 (median) and $57,591 (average) as of March 2026. Across the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household incomes in Urangan placed between the 2nd and 5th percentiles across Australia.
A significant 31.9% of residents (4,009 people) earn between $400 - 799 weekly, contrasting with regional distributions where 31.7% sit in the $1,500 - 2,999 category. With 40.6% of earners taking home under $800 weekly, local households face notable financial constraints, reflected in housing affordability metrics where remaining income sits at 82.9%, ranking in the 4th percentile nationally.
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Urangan had 4,622 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 75% detached houses and 6% apartments. 22% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $335 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 34.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, the housing stock in Urangan was composed of 75.1% houses and 24.9% other dwellings (including semi-detached units, apartments, and alternative structures), broadly mirroring Regional Qld where houses accounted for 76.4% and other dwellings 23.6%. Outright home ownership reached 47.5%, substantially surpassing regional proportions, while mortgaged properties accounted for 21.7% and rental accommodation comprised 30.8%. Median monthly mortgage costs stood at $1,300, well below the Regional Qld benchmark of $1,655 and the nationwide standard of $1,863. Similarly, median weekly rents were $335, tracking lower than both the $345 recorded in Regional Qld and the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Urangan counted 4,622 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,287 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 16% are couples with children, fewer than in 93% of areas nationally, against 37% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 65.4% of households, consisting of 36.6% couples without children, 16.2% couples with children, and 11.9% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 34.6%, dominated by single-person dwellings at 30.5% and group households at 3.9%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the 2.5 person average recorded across Regional Qld.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.1% of adults in Urangan hold a university qualification, including 10.2% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 83% of areas nationally. A further 31.3% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 2,413 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 953 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment levels in Urangan show that 14.1% of residents hold university qualifications, trailing the Australian benchmark of 30.4% and highlighting scope for further educational engagement. Bachelor degrees represent 10.2% of credentials, postgraduate degrees account for 2.2%, and graduate diplomas stand at 1.7%. Vocational and technical pathways are heavily favored, with 41.7% of community members aged 15+ possessing trade qualifications, consisting of 10.4% with advanced diplomas and 31.3% holding certificate-level awards. Formal study engages 23.3% of the community. Within this cohort, primary school students make up 8.7% of the total population, secondary school attendees represent 8.0%, and tertiary education participants comprise 2.0%.
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Public transport in Urangan reaches 37 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 180 services a week. The typical home sits about 360 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 connectivity in Urangan is facilitated by 37 bus stops across 4 separate routes, delivering 181 scheduled weekly services. Accessibility is favorable, with residents situated an average distance of 361 meters from their nearest boarding point. As an outward-commuting residential locality, private vehicles serve as the primary transport mode for 92% of journeys, with households averaging 1.1 vehicles per dwelling, below regional norms. In addition, 8.9% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which coincided with COVID-19 pandemic conditions. Bus networks operate at a collective frequency of 25 trips per day, providing an average volume of around 4 weekly departures at each individual stop.
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55.3% of residents in Urangan report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 81% of areas nationally. 10.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators compiled by AreaSearch highlight meaningful community wellbeing challenges in Urangan across mortality and chronic condition metrics, with elevated rates seen in both older and younger age brackets. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is notably restricted, encompassing approximately 48% of residents (~5,995 people), below Regional Qld's 52.5% and the national standard of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the two most widespread health challenges, diagnosed in 13.7 and 9.3% of residents respectively, whereas 55.3% reported no chronic medical conditions compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Chronic conditions are prevalent within the working-age cohort, while seniors aged 65 and over constitute 38.1% of the population (4,789 people), nearly double the 20.3% regional benchmark.
Health indicators for older residents reflect broad community-wide patterns relative to national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Urangan is largely Australian-born, at 79.8% of residents, with 4.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.6%) and Australian (27.0%). 3.3% 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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Cultural diversity in Urangan sits below typical national markers, with Australian citizenship held by 87.4% of residents, 79.8% born within Australia, and 95.8% using English exclusively at home. Christianity forms the largest faith group at 52.9% of the population. Judaism represents a minor religious affiliation at 0.1%, matching the 0.1% proportion across Regional Qld. Looking at parental heritage, the leading reported ancestries in Urangan are English at 34.6% (compared to 29.6% across the region), Australian at 27.0%, and Scottish at 8.2%. Other notable background representations include German at 5.4% (above the 4.7% regional rate), Dutch at 1.4% (versus 1.1% regionally), and New Zealand ancestry at 0.8% (compared to 0.9% across Regional Qld).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Urangan is 55, older than 97% of areas nationally. 17.1% 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 age structure in the suburb of Urangan is among the oldest in the surrounding region. Updated estimates to August 2026 indicate that 38.1% of the community belongs to retiree and senior cohorts aged 65+, compared to 20.4% across Regional Qld, while youth and children (0 - 24) make up 20.0% against a regional benchmark of 29.6%. The median age remains steady at an estimated 55 as at August 2026, identical to 2021 Census levels and exceeding the Regional Qld Census median of 41 by 14 years, as well as the national median of 38.
Retirees and older cohorts have increased their population share from 34.1% at the Census to 38.1%, with forecasts to 2041 projecting an influx of 1,642 older residents (a 34% increase) to reach 6,431 people, while younger demographics are anticipated to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Urangan
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 7 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 Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 598 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,988 at the 2021 Census → 12,570 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL32922). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.