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Wandal has an estimated 4,098 residents, up from 3,949 at the 2021 Census — a change of 149 people, or 3.8%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. That puts 1,138 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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Following an examination of ABS demographic adjustments for the wider region and new locations confirmed by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Wandal has a projected occupancy of approximately 4,098 individuals as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 149 people (3.8%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a total of 3,949 residents. This modification is deduced from the resident population of 4,098, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP figures from June 2025 alongside an additional 19 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such occupancy levels yield a density of 1,138 persons per square kilometer, a figure that is generally consistent with typical metrics observed across areas analyzed by AreaSearch.
Gains in residency were largely propelled by international arrivals, who accounted for roughly 81.0% of the aggregate demographic increase during recent times, though all components, such as natural expansion and interstate moves, remained positive. AreaSearch incorporates regional demographic projections supplied by ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2, published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For SA2 territories lacking this information, or for timeframes beyond 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and grounded in 2021 records are used. Note that these state-level figures do not detail age cohorts; thus, where they are applied, AreaSearch distributes growth proportions across each age group using the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 records. Looking at future demographic shifts, growth is projected to align with the lowest quartile of regional areas nationwide, with expectations that the locality will expand by 169 residents by 2041 under combined SA2 projections, representing a total increase of 4.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
30 new dwellings have been approved in Wandal over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 1.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 4, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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AreaSearch research into ABS building approvals shows that the suburb of Wandal typically registers around 6 residential approvals annually, with an estimated 30 dwellings approved during the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 4 thus far in FY-26. Given an average of 3.9 new residents annually for every dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand runs well ahead of fresh supply, a scenario that commonly drives up prices and intensifies buyer competition, while new homes carry an average construction cost of $347,000, consistent with wider regional trends.
Additionally, commercial approvals of $414,000 were recorded this financial year, reflecting restricted commercial building projects. Compared with the Rest of Qld, the suburb of Wandal exhibits a major reduction in building activity, sitting 61.0% below the regional average per resident. This shortage of new supply typically bolsters demand and values for pre-existing stock. The construction rate is also below national norms, indicating a mature market and highlighting potential planning limits. Furthermore, all recent building permits were for detached houses, maintaining the suburban profile of the area and appealing to buyers seeking land and space. The suburb of Wandal has approximately 817 people per dwelling approval, showing a highly established residential base. Projecting forward, the suburb of Wandal is anticipated to add 169 residents by 2041, starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly calculation. Current construction volumes seem appropriate for anticipated growth, which should foster stable conditions without extreme pressure on prices.
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 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wandal, worth an estimated $38 million. A further 51 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.65 billion. 17 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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Changes in local infrastructure, major construction initiatives, and planning policies have a significant impact on real estate performance. In total, AreaSearch has identified 13 developments that are expected to affect the locality. Key initiatives include the Rockhampton Ring Road, Rocky Stadium at Victoria Park, Rockhampton Showgrounds Precinct Redevelopment, and the Ski Gardens Master Plan Development, with the subsequent list outlining the most relevant projects.
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Rockhampton Showgrounds Precinct Redevelopment
Master planning and long-term redevelopment of the Showgrounds and Victoria Park precinct to create a high-quality multi-purpose venue for exhibitions, events, community activities, and sporting facilities. The master planning process is to guide the staged development of the precinct over time and address constraints like parking and flooding.
Rocky Stadium at Victoria Park
The Rocky Stadium is a proposed 8,500-seat rectangular football stadium (expandable to 16,000) planned for Victoria Park in Wandal, adjacent to the Rocky Sports Club. While the project received a $23 million Federal funding commitment, it faces competition and shifting local priorities. As of 2026, Rockhampton Regional Council has pivoted its primary focus toward the Rockhampton Sports Precinct at CQUniversity and the $66 million redevelopment of Browne Park. Smaller-scale refurbishments at Victoria Park, such as tennis court upgrades, are proceeding via tender in 2026, but the major stadium proposal remains in the early proposed/planning stages without a confirmed construction date.
Rockhampton Flatwater Facility (Ski Gardens Precinct)
The Ski Gardens Precinct on the Fitzroy River in Rockhampton is proposed to be upgraded into the Rockhampton Flatwater Facility, earmarked to host rowing, Para rowing, canoe sprint and Para canoe events at the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games. The project is being advanced by the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) in partnership with Rockhampton Regional Council, which remains the venue owner. GIICA is assessing two preferred Field of Play options on the river, including a full 2-kilometre competition course with a southern finish line toward the Barrage, with support from World Rowing and the International Canoe Federation.Planned upgrades may include enhanced permanent infrastructure, amenities, a judging tower and improved river access, with a proposed venue capacity of 14,000. The facility is funded within the broader $7.1 billion Games Venues Infrastructure Program jointly provided by the Australian and Queensland Governments, though Commonwealth funding remains contingent on international accreditation approvals, and an alternative rowing venue proposal for Lawnton in Moreton Bay continues to be advocated by some rowing stakeholders. The Planning and Approvals phase is expected to continue through 2026 and into 2027, ahead of design and construction phases.
Rockhampton Ring Road
The Rockhampton Ring Road is a 17.4 km Bruce Highway bypass connecting the Capricorn Highway at Fairy Bower with the Rockhampton-Yeppoon Road at Parkhurst. The approximately AUD 1.98 billion project includes 18 bridges, including a new 435 m Fitzroy River crossing, flood immunity to the Q100 standard, improved freight efficiency, and removal of through heavy vehicle traffic from the Rockhampton CBD. Main construction commenced in 2025 and major bridge works are progressing, including a temporary Fitzroy River work platform and river exclusion zone through mid-2028.
Rockhampton Large Format Retail Centre (Anaconda anchor)
A large format retail development on the corner of Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway) and Moores Creek Road in Park Avenue, anchored by a 2,500 square metre Anaconda showroom. Following an approved change application in March 2025, the project now comprises six showroom tenancies plus advertising signage, with the previously proposed shopping centre, smaller shops and 24-hour service station components removed. The site provides 258 car parking spaces and is owned by the Spotlight Retail Group through SPG Developments.The development brings additional outdoor, lifestyle and homewares retail to the northern Rockhampton retail strip on the Bruce Highway.
Anaconda Large Format Retail Development Rockhampton
Spotlight Group large format retail development beside the existing Spotlight store near Moores Creek Road and Yaamba Road. The current approved scheme includes a 2500 sqm stand-alone Anaconda anchor store, additional large format retail tenancies, loading areas, signage, landscaping, bicycle parking and more than 230 car spaces. Rockhampton Regional Council approved amended plans in 2025, tenders were called in mid-2025, and Paynters was reported as the builder with construction expected to commence in early 2026.
Rockhampton Hospital Mental Health Unit Expansion
A $92 million expansion to the Mental Health Unit at Rockhampton Hospital, to be completed in 2026. It will include 32 beds, therapy spaces, indoor gardens, administrative support, office space, and new undercover parking.
Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo Redevelopment
Multi-stage redevelopment of the heritage-listed Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo including a new visitor hub, upgraded animal exhibits, improved visitor amenities, playground upgrades, enhanced gardens and conservation facilities. Major visitor infrastructure has been completed and additional enclosure and site enhancement works continue as part of the long-term redevelopment program.
2,161 residents of Wandal are employed, from a labour force of 2,241. Unemployment sits at 3.6%, with participation at 64.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,038, about 74% 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 Wandal possesses a skilled labour pool with strong representation in core service fields, alongside a low unemployment rate of 3.6% based on aggregated statistical area statistics compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, 2,161 residents were employed, while the local jobless rate sat 0.3% below the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, and participation in the workforce matched the Regional Qld benchmark of 64.3%. Census details show that a low 4.2% of workers operated from home, though the influences of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind. Workforce representation among local residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.
The community displays an especially high concentration in health care & social assistance, employing residents at 1.4 times the regional standard. On the other hand, sectors like agriculture, forestry & fishing are underrepresented at 1.3% compared to the regional rate of 4.5%. This heavily residential locality appears to offer few job opportunities within its own boundaries, as demonstrated by comparing Census local jobs with the resident worker tally. Based on AreaSearch research using SALM and ABS data pooled from wider statistical zones, the labour force shrank by 5.1% and total employment dropped by 3.3% during the 12 months leading to March 2026, which reduced the unemployment rate by 1.8 percentage points. This contrasts with Regional Qld, where employment rose by 0.1%, the workforce expanded by 0.3%, and unemployment ticked up by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 issued by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding prospective job demand within the suburb of Wandal. These forecasts, covering five and ten-year intervals, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential changes. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth patterns vary widely by industry. Projecting these trends onto the occupational mix of the suburb of Wandal indicates local employment should grow by 7.0% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Wandal is $1,447 a week (about $75,000 a year), with median personal income at $803 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,378 a year against an average of $76,996. 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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Based on AreaSearch analysis of the latest postcode-level ATO data released for financial year 2023, tax-paying residents of the suburb of Wandal recorded a median income of $59,378 and an average of $76,996. These figures are well above national averages and compare to Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 and $66,593. Incorporating Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate these levels at approximately $66,123 (median) and $85,743 (average) as of March 2026. Census figures from 2021 show individual earnings in the 50th percentile ($803 weekly) and household earnings in the 32nd percentile.
The data shows that 29.5% of the population (1,208 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which is close to the wider region where 31.7% fall into this band. After paying for housing, residents retain 86.0% of their income for other living costs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wandal had 1,628 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 6% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $270 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 18.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Wandal consisted of 88.3% houses and 11.7% other types of dwellings, such as townhouses and flats, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options across Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Wandal lagged the regional benchmark at 29.3%, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (37.3%) or rented (33.4%). The median monthly home loan payment was $1,300, which is below the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $270 compared to Regional Qld's $345.
Looking nationally, mortgage costs in the suburb of Wandal are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wandal counted 1,628 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 78% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 33% 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 units constitute the bulk of households at 62.5%, representing couples with children (22.8%), couples without children (24.1%), and single-parent arrangements (13.3%). Non-family households account for the remaining 37.5%, with single-person households representing 33.2% and group houses making up 4.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.1% of adults in Wandal hold a university qualification, including 15.6% with a bachelor degree and 3.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 77% of areas nationally. A further 27.9% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,937 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 966 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 the suburb of Wandal are lower than regional benchmarks, with 21.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a university qualification compared to 30.4% nationally. This difference highlights scope for training and skill development. Bachelor degrees represent 15.6% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational and technical training is common, with 36.2% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.3%) and certificates (27.9%). Participation in study is quite strong, with 25.9% of local residents enrolled in an educational program.
This is composed of 9.1% in primary school, 7.9% in high school, and 4.4% in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Wandal means driving: households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.0% of residents in Wandal report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 90% of areas nationally. 8.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.1 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 metrics indicate notable challenges in the suburb of Wandal, based on AreaSearch research into mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older demographics, while the share of residents with private health insurance is very high at roughly 58% of the population, representing about 2,364 individuals. This compares to 52.5% of people across Regional Qld. The most common medical diagnoses in the locality were mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 10.5% and 10.0% of the population, respectively, while 62.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
The working-age cohort faces notable health challenges, with higher rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 21.1% of the population (864 people). Senior health outcomes show some difficulties, though national rankings are generally in line with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Wandal is largely Australian-born, at 91.0% of residents, with 3.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.5%) and Australian (30.2%). 4.4% 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 Wandal shows lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with citizens making up 91.2% of the population, 91.0% of residents born in Australia, and 96.1% of households speaking only English. The primary religious affiliation is Christianity, followed by 56.5% of the population. The most prominent disproportionate representation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of residents compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Looking at parent country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in the suburb of Wandal are English at 30.5%, Australian at 30.2%, and Irish at 9.0%.
There are also notable differences in other groups: German ancestry is higher at 5.3% of the population (compared to 4.7% regionally), Scottish is at 8.9% (compared to 7.8%), and Australian Aboriginal is at 4.4% (compared to 3.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wandal is 39. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 27.6% 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 of 39 years in the suburb of Wandal is slightly lower than the Regional Qld average of 41, but very close to the Australian median of 38. The age distribution shows a high proportion of 25 to 34 year-olds (14.7%), while the 5 to 14 cohort is smaller (10.8%) than the regional average. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age bracket increased from 11.2% to 13.8% of the population, whereas the 45 to 54 bracket decreased from 12.6% to 10.8%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic forecasts indicate notable shifts in the age structure of the suburb of Wandal.
The 25 to 34 age bracket is projected to experience solid growth, expanding by 96 people (16%) from 602 to 699, whereas both the 65 to 74 and 5 to 14 brackets are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wandal
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 | Jul 2026 last month all 3 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 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 — 19 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,949 at the 2021 Census → 4,098 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 (SAL32979). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.