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Walkervale has an estimated 3,043 residents, up from 2,981 at the 2021 Census — a change of 62 people, or 2.1%. That puts 1,769 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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Analysis of population updates from the ABS for the surrounding region, combined with address records verified by AreaSearch since the Census, indicates the population of the suburb of Walkervale stands at approximately 3,043 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 62 individuals (2.1%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 2,981 residents. This shift is derived from a resident count of 3,030 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 release of estimated resident population statistics, along with a single validated new address added since the Census. The suburb of Walkervale has a population density of 1,769 individuals per square kilometer, exceeding the typical density across national locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
Recent population expansion in the suburb of Walkervale was chiefly driven by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 56.00000000000001% of all population increases during recent intervals. AreaSearch uses population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base point. For any SA2 sectors omitted from these datasets, or for periods after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and grounded in 2021 statistics are utilized. Because these state-level projections lack breakdowns by age bracket, AreaSearch distributes growth across age cohorts proportionally based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which use 2022 data. Future demographic outlooks suggest the suburb of Walkervale will experience population growth slightly below the median for regional locations nationwide, with collective SA2 projections indicating an addition of 182 residents by 2041, representing a total increase of 5.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
31 new dwellings have been approved in Walkervale over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 2.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 26, 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building permit statistics scaled from broader regional data, the suburb of Walkervale averages approximately 6 approved residential builds each year, representing an estimated 31 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 24 development permits have been registered. Given that only an average of 0.3 individuals migrated to the area annually for each built dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, the volume of new housing is keeping pace with or outstripping local demand, providing buyers with abundant selections and establishing capacity for growth beyond current estimates, with new properties being built at an average cost of $355,000.
Compared against the Rest of Qld, the suburb of Walkervale exhibits a low level of residential construction, tracking 68.0% underneath the regional average per resident. A shortage of new housing stock typically supports buyer demand and valuations for pre-existing homes. This volume of construction is also lower than the national benchmark, indicating a mature housing market and potential structural hurdles to new development. Additionally, all recent building activity has consisted of standalone houses, preserving the suburban character of the area with a high proportion of family-oriented properties. Having roughly 3032 residents for every approved dwelling permit, the suburb of Walkervale displays a highly mature property market. Projections indicate that the suburb of Walkervale will add 169 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Current levels of construction appear aligned with future housing needs, supporting balanced market conditions without driving excessive price growth.
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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Walkervale, worth an estimated $1.23 billion. A further 21 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.54 billion. 10 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and environmental & disaster management. 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 updates, major construction projects, and zoning plans have a significant influence on regional development. AreaSearch has identified a total of 2 key projects expected to influence the local area. Significant initiatives include the New Bundaberg Hospital, the St Vincent de Paul Social Housing Walkervale Bundaberg project, the Bundaberg East Levee, and the Bundaberg Civic and Cultural Arts Precinct, with the following list detailing those of greatest significance.
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New Bundaberg Hospital
The $1.2 billion New Bundaberg Hospital is a major greenfield development featuring a six-storey clinical building with over 400 beds. The facility includes an expanded emergency department, a rooftop helipad, mental health units, and teaching spaces. It serves as the centerpiece of the Bundaberg Health and Enterprise Precinct, aimed at providing level 5 health services to the growing Wide Bay region while mitigating flood risks associated with the existing hospital site.
St Vincent de Paul Social Housing Walkervale Bundaberg
An 81 dwelling social housing development on the corner of Barolin and Maynard Streets in Walkervale, comprising 60 units and 21 single homes delivered under the QuickStarts QLD program. The project is being developed in partnership between St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland Housing and the Queensland Government, with homes to be operated by Vinnies Housing. Construction is progressing following Ministerial Infrastructure Designation approval, delivering long term social and affordable housing with on-site wrap-around support services including furniture and food assistance.
Bundaberg East Levee
A $174.7 million flood resilience project featuring a 1.7 km concrete levee along the Burnett River southern bank. The infrastructure includes floodgates, flood doors, and pump stations at Saltwater and Distillery Creeks, designed to protect over 600 properties in Bundaberg East, South, and the CBD from 1% AEP flood events. Recent milestones include the appointment of SMEC and CDM Smith as design consultants and the completion of detailed flood modelling. The project is currently in the detailed design phase following the 2024 Ministerial Infrastructure Designation process.
Sienna Boulevard
23-hectare residential subdivision by Santalucia Corporation adjacent to Belle Eden Estate on the Bundaberg Ring Road. Retaining a local water body as the centerpiece, the estate will deliver 152 residential lots and 2 reserve lots across 15 stages, accommodating around 380 residents. Early stages have commenced with land sales recorded in 2025 and 2026.
Edenbrook Estate
Premium master-planned residential community by Santalucia Corporation in Norville, Bundaberg. Offering large lots from 740m2 to 1,080m2 with 23m average frontages, fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) internet, underground power and town water. Stages 2 and 3 are now sold out, with Stage 4 approvals currently underway. The estate is located minutes from major shopping centres, schools, childcare, and dining precincts, and has been recognised as one of Bundaberg's most desirable addresses.
New Social Housing in Avoca, Bundaberg
Two-stage modular social housing development delivering 46 homes for Queenslanders experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Stage 1 comprising 6 family homes has been completed and occupied. Stage 2 comprising 40 apartments across seven two-storey and two three-storey buildings is now under construction after commencing in late 2025, with completion and tenant occupation expected during mid 2026. The development includes 7-star energy efficient modular homes, communal open space, accessible design and is managed by the Bundaberg Housing Service Centre.
Bundaberg Social Housing Program
Seven new social housing homes in Bundaberg South as part of Homes for Queenslanders plan. Additional social housing opportunities being assessed at government-owned Avoca site.
Kalkie Heights Residential Estate
Kalkie Heights is a master planned house and land estate in Kalkie, near Bundaberg, delivering about 194 residential lots over multiple stages. Stages 1 and 2 are sold out, civil works and infrastructure for the first stage are complete, titles have begun to issue, and homes and house and land packages are under construction, with further stages planned. The estate sits on elevated land above the floodplain and is positioned between Bundaberg CBD and Bargara beaches.
1,537 residents of Walkervale are employed, from a labour force of 1,624. Unemployment sits at 5.4%, with participation at 65.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,275, about 75% 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 suburb of Walkervale supports a diverse labour force with balanced representation across professional and manual roles, particularly in essential service industries, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.4% and an estimated annual job growth rate of 8.2%, derived from AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, 1,537 local residents are employed, which is an unemployment rate 1.4% higher than the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, while the labor participation rate is largely comparable to the Regional Qld figure of 64.3%. Census data indicates that a low 3.9% of the workforce performed their roles from home, although this may reflect the influence of pandemic restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The suburb of Walkervale has a high concentration of workers in health care & social assistance, operating at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for 2.8% of employment compared to 5.1% across the wider region. This residential locality appears to provide a limited volume of local jobs, as demonstrated by the discrepancy between the working population counted in the Census and the resident population. According to AreaSearch evaluation of SALM and ABS information, compiled from larger statistical regions, over the year ending March 2026, job numbers grew by 8.2% while the workforce expanded by 4.8%, which led to unemployment dropping by 3.0 percentage points. This pattern differs from the situation in Regional Qld, where job growth stood at 0.1%, the workforce grew by 0.3%, and unemployment increased by 0.1 percentage points. For additional context on anticipated future demand in Walkervale, Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide useful reference points. These outlooks span five and ten year intervals and have been overlaid with Walkervale's current job composition to project future trends. Although national employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies substantially across different sectors. When these sector-level expectations are applied to Walkervale's existing employment structure, local job growth is estimated at 6.4% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (this figure reflects a basic weighted projection for demonstration only and does not incorporate localized population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Walkervale is $1,151 a week (about $60,000 a year), with median personal income at $614 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,318 a year against an average of $55,999. 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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The level of income in the suburb of Walkervale is below the national average, according to ATO statistics aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income for taxpayers in the suburb of Walkervale is $45,318, with the average income standing at $55,999, compared to Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 and $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of roughly $50,466 (median) and $62,360 (average) as of March 2026. Census data from 2021 places household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Walkervale between the 10th and 13th percentiles nationally.
The largest group of local taxpayers, comprising 30.1% of residents (915 people), falls in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, mirroring the broader region where 31.7% are in this range. Housing affordability is a significant concern, with only 84.8% of income left after housing costs, placing the area in the 12th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Walkervale had 1,158 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 7% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $275 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,083 a month. Rent absorbs 23.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Housing profiles in the suburb of Walkervale at the time of the latest Census consisted of 92.6% standalone houses and 7.4% alternative dwellings like apartments, townhouses, and other structures, compared to Regional Qld averages of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other properties. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Walkervale matched the Regional Qld rate of 33.5%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (32.9%) or rented (33.7%). The median monthly home loan payment was significantly below the Regional Qld average at $1,083, while the median weekly rental cost was $275, compared to Regional Qld figures of $1,655 and $345.
Locally, mortgage obligations are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Walkervale counted 1,158 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 22% 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 make up the majority of households at 64.4%, which includes 23.8% couples raising children, 22.4% couples without children, and 16.3% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 35.6% of the area, with single-person households at 30.9% and group shared housing making up 5.1%. The median household size of 2.4 residents is slightly smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.2% of adults in Walkervale hold a university qualification, including 8.9% with a bachelor degree and 1.0% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 93% of areas nationally. A further 35.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 372 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 894 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 in the area presents opportunities for growth, with tertiary qualification rates at 11.2%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 8.9%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.3% and postgraduate degrees at 1.0%. Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 43.1% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (7.5%) and certificates (35.6%). A high proportion of residents are engaged in learning, with 29.6% of the population enrolled in an educational program.
This comprises 11.5% in primary schools, 9.4% in high schools, and 2.9% in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Walkervale reaches 19 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 180 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 transit networks include 19 active passenger stops within the suburb of Walkervale, consisting of bus services. These stops connect to 4 separate routes, delivering 177 weekly passenger journeys. Local transit access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 163 meters from the nearest stop. Because it is a commuter suburb, the vast majority of workers travel outside the area, with private vehicles being the primary mode of travel for 96% of commuters. Average vehicle ownership is 1.3 cars per home, which is below the regional benchmark.
A small 3.9% of residents worked from home, based on 2021 Census data collected during pandemic conditions. Transit service frequency averages 25 daily trips across all active routes, which translates to roughly 9 weekly services at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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59.2% of residents in Walkervale report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 95% of areas nationally. 9.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.5 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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Significant health concerns exist across the suburb of Walkervale, according to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, which impact both younger and older demographics. Additionally, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low, covering approximately 49% of the population (~1,502 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health conditions reported among residents were mental health disorders and arthritis, affecting 11.4% and 10.1% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 59.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
The working-age cohort experiences notable health difficulties with elevated rates of long-term conditions. Residents aged 65 and over make up 18.1% of the population (550 people), which is below the Regional Qld level of 20.4%. Health profiles for older residents are generally consistent with national averages for the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Walkervale is largely Australian-born, at 90.7% of residents, with 4.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.5%) and English (31.3%). 4.7% 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 Walkervale shows lower levels of cultural diversity compared to national benchmarks, with citizens making up 89.7% of the community, 90.7% of residents born in Australia, and 95.8% of households speaking only English. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 48.3% of residents. The most noticeable statistical overrepresentation is in the Other category, which accounts for 0.7% of the local population, compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld. Looking at ancestral backgrounds based on parents' place of birth, the three most common heritages in the suburb of Walkervale are Australian at 32.5% of the population, which is notably higher than the regional benchmark of 26.5%, English at 31.3%, and Irish at 7.3%.
There are also distinct variations in other backgrounds: German ancestry is overrepresented at 5.9% of the population (compared to 4.7% regionally), Australian Aboriginal ancestry stands at 4.7% (compared to 3.9%), and New Zealand ancestry is at 0.6% (compared to 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Walkervale is 37. 28.9% 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 Walkervale is 37 years, which is notably younger than the Regional Qld average of 41 and closely matches the Australian median of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, there is a high concentration of residents in the 25 - 34 age bracket (15.2% locally), while the 65 - 74 age group is underrepresented at 8.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket expanded from 13.7% to 15.2% of the population, while the 55 to 64 group decreased from 11.3% to 10.1%, and the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 14.1% to 13.0%.
Projections indicate the age profile of the suburb of Walkervale will change by 2041, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to grow the fastest by 22%, adding 99 residents to reach 562, while both the 55 to 64 and 5 to 14 age groups are projected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Walkervale
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 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 May 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 — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,981 at the 2021 Census → 3,043 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 (SAL32960). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.