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Warana has an estimated 4,304 residents, up from 3,831 at the 2021 Census — a change of 473 people, or 12.3%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years, faster than 78% of areas nationally. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 54.0% of that increase. That puts 1,469 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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Demographic assessments incorporating ABS regional figures and post-Census address verification by AreaSearch place the population of the suburb of Warana at roughly 4,304 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 3,831 residents counted in the 2021 Census, this represents a gain of 473 individuals, or 12.3%. The calculation builds upon AreaSearch's evaluation of the ABS June 2025 ERP release, indicating 4,199 residents, combined with 70 newly verified residential addresses since the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 1,468 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the national benchmark evaluated by AreaSearch. With its 12.3% expansion outstripping Rest of Qld (9.4%) and the wider country since the 2021 census, the suburb of Warana stands out as a regional growth hotspot.
This demographic increase has been predominantly fueled by interstate arrivals, who accounted for roughly 54.0% of recent population additions. Projections for the suburb of Warana utilise 2024 ABS and Geoscience Australia modelling based on 2022 benchmarks across individual SA2 boundaries. Where these metrics are unavailable, or for timeframes beyond 2032, figures rely on the 2023 Queensland State Government SA2 series benchmarked to 2021 data. Because age breakdowns are omitted from state-level forecasts, AreaSearch integrates proportional cohort weightings from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region data (derived from 2022 baselines). Anticipated demographic patterns place the locality within the upper quartile of regional Australian growth corridors, with consolidated SA2 projections forecasting an influx of 1,005 residents by 2041, amounting to an overall 20.9% increase over the 16-year horizon.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
323 new dwellings have been approved in Warana over the past five years, an average of 64 a year. That is 10.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 43 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 12% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 5, 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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Examining ABS residential approval statistics aggregated across statistical boundaries, AreaSearch observes an annual average of approximately 64 home approvals in Warana, culminating in an estimated 323 approved dwellings throughout the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 5 approvals recorded to date in FY-25. Because dwelling construction has generated an average of merely 0.5 incoming residents each year per unit over the 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), building activity is tracking level with or ahead of market demand, broadening options for purchasers and establishing capacity for demographic gains exceeding baseline projections.
Concurrently, newly approved homes show a mean construction cost of $841,000, underscoring a builder preference for higher-end, upmarket stock. Non-residential development remains subdued, evidenced by $6.0 million in commercial building approvals lodged this financial year. Per capita residential approvals in Warana run at approximately three-quarters of the level recorded across Rest of Qld, positioning the locality in the 16th percentile across the country; such constrained output limits buyer availability while reinforcing interest in existing homes. Nevertheless, this building pace stands well above the national median, reflecting sustained builder appetite. The recent approval mix is heavily skewed toward medium and high-density housing at 88.0%, with standalone houses making up just 12.0%. This pivot toward denser formats offers lower purchase hurdles that appeal to first-time purchasers, downsizers, and property investors. It also marks a departure from the established neighborhood fabric (where freestanding houses represent 71.0%), signaling diminishing land supply along with evolving lifestyle preferences and demand for diverse, budget-friendly housing. A metric of roughly 879 residents per building permit underscores the suburb's established, mature status. Long-term forecasts anticipate Warana expanding by 900 inhabitants by 2041, according to the newest quarterly figures from AreaSearch. At prevailing construction volumes, forthcoming residential completions appear well positioned to satisfy demand, fostering favorable terms for buyers and opening the door to demographic expansion beyond existing baseline expectations.
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 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Warana, worth an estimated $5.19 billion. A further 72 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $25.3 billion. 25 are already under construction and 19 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local economic momentum and property performance are heavily shaped by civil works, major development projects, and town planning initiatives. AreaSearch has pinpointed 7 key infrastructure schemes positioned to influence the neighborhood. Prominent among these undertakings are Oceanside Birtinya, Kawana Health Precinct Expansion, BHC Affordable Housing Birtinya, and Exe & Wye Birtinya, with the following overview highlighting the initiatives of greatest significance.
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Oceanside Birtinya
Stockland's 140 hectare Oceanside Birtinya masterplanned community continues to expand around the Sunshine Coast Health Precinct. Current works include completion of the Walkable Waterfront, the cable stay pedestrian bridge across Lake Kawana, new residential neighbourhoods, childcare facilities and preparation for the future Birtinya Central mixed use town centre. In May 2026 Stockland received approval for a refreshed Birtinya Central masterplan providing up to 2,600 additional dwellings together with retail, commercial and community uses supported by more than $350 million in infrastructure.
Kawana Health Precinct Expansion
Expansion of the Kawana Health Precinct to provide additional medical services and facilities to support the growing Sunshine Coast population.
Bokarina Beach Master Planned Community
A 29.76-hectare beachfront master-planned community by Stockland at Bokarina on the Sunshine Coast, forming part of the wider Oceanside Kawana precinct. The community comprises home sites, terrace homes, and several apartment buildings around a landmark lake, parkland, and public beach access, with pedestrian and cycle links to Birtinya and the Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital precinct. Stockland's own land and townhome releases are now fully sold out, and Zinc Bokarina, an 84-apartment and 8-beach-house building by Gardner Vaughan Group, has also sold out with construction complete.The final stage of the precinct is Bask Bokarina, a 135-apartment, two-tower development by Gardner Vaughan Group with 10 ground-floor retail tenancies, which is over 85 percent sold with construction nearing completion and first residents expected to move in from September 2026.
Warana Coastal Pathway (Stage 4)
The completion of Stage 4 (1km long, 3m-wide concrete pathway) connects Beach Access 233 to Beach Access 229, finalising a 2km continuous section of the Warana Coastal Pathway. The path forms part of the broader 73km Coastal Pathway network and includes improved accessibility, two new beach showers, three new seats, two bike racks, and dunal revegetation. The project was supported by the Queensland Government's Cycle Network Local Government Grants Program.
Birtinya Social Housing Project
A five-storey social housing development delivering 63 units with a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom options. Designed to be fully accessible for seniors and people with disabilities, the complex is located on a 2622sqm block near the Sunshine Coast University Hospital. It features communal areas to build community and includes at least 61 car parking spaces. The basement structure is complete, with overall completion due mid-2026.
St Clair
Absolute waterfront apartment development on Lake Kawana comprising two eight-level towers with a total of 200 luxury 2, 3 and 4-bedroom apartments plus penthouses. Resort-style amenities include a 25m pool, BBQ pavilion and fire pit, exclusive residents' dining room with chef's kitchen, nearly 1,000sqm private parklands with direct lake access, and a level-9 rooftop terrace with outdoor kitchen and panoramic ocean/hinterland views.
BHC Affordable Housing Birtinya
A proposed 90-unit affordable housing development for essential workers at 16 Bright Place, Birtinya, near the Sunshine Coast University Hospital. The eight-storey building comprises 12 studios, 66 one-bedroom, and 12 two-bedroom units, targeting a 7+ star NatHERS rating. Originally approved via a Ministerial Infrastructure Designation (MID), that approval was repealed in March 2025 by the Queensland Deputy Premier. BHC is now pursuing approval through Sunshine Coast Council under the local planning pathway. The architect is Ellivo Architects; a builder is yet to be appointed.
Sunshine Coast Stadium Expansion
$148 million expansion from 1,046 to 10,680 permanent seats for Brisbane 2032 Olympics football preliminaries. Total capacity will reach 20,000 with temporary seating. Features new eastern grandstand (8,085 seats) and rebuilt western grandstand (3,533 seats), plus retention of northern and southern mounds (5,000 spectators). Includes improved athlete facilities, multi-purpose community spaces, additional change rooms, media facilities, and enhanced hospitality offerings. Construction starting 2025, completion by 2027.
1,992 residents of Warana are employed, from a labour force of 2,044. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 58.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,685, about 109% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Warana maintains a capable local workforce underpinned by solid representation across core service industries, accompanied by an unemployment rate sitting at merely 2.5% according to aggregated statistical district data from AreaSearch. As of March 2026, employed locals tally 1,992, with local joblessness tracking 1.4% lower than the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld; however, local labor force participation of 58.4% trails the Regional Qld benchmark of 64.2% by a substantial margin. Census returns indicate that a moderate 14.0% of the working population operated from home, though these figures were influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions.
Local employment is heavily anchored by health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction shows an especially pronounced local footprint, engaging workers at 1.6 times the prevailing regional benchmark. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for an almost negligible 0.3% of the resident workforce, well below the 4.5% seen across the broader region. A ratio of 0.7 jobs per resident recorded at the Census demonstrates an above-average supply of neighborhood employment opportunities. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, the 12-month period saw labour force decreasing by 2.6% combined with employment decreasing by 3.3%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced employment growth of 0.1% and labour force growth of 0.3%, with a 0.1 percentage point rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Warana. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Warana's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Warana is $1,511 a week (about $79,000 a year), with median personal income at $724 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,441 a year against an average of $66,802. The average runs 44% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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ATO taxpayer records for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch indicate that median individual income in the suburb of Warana reached $46,441, with average earnings standing at $66,802. These outcomes sit marginally below nationwide averages and compare against benchmarks of $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average) across Regional Qld. Factoring in an 11.36% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, indexed estimates as of March 2026 point to roughly $51,717 for median income and $74,391 for average income. The 2021 Census placed Warana's household, family, and individual income metrics in modest standing, between the 33rd and 36th percentiles.
In terms of earnings brackets, the single largest cohort comprises 28.8% of tax filers (1,239 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring broader regional distributions where 31.7% fall into the equivalent bracket. Housing costs exert significant pressure on local budgets, leaving 81.1% of disposable income post-housing (ranking in the 33rd percentile), while the area sits within the 5th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Warana had 1,370 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 71% detached houses and 4% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 27.8% 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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The local housing stock in Warana at the time of the latest Census was split between standalone houses at 70.6% and other dwellings (encompassing apartments, townhouses, and alternate formats) at 29.4%, contrasting with Regional Qld where houses comprised 76.4% and alternate formats 23.6%. Outright home ownership stood at 35.2%, outpacing the regional figure, while remaining homes were divided between properties under a mortgage (31.5%) and rental accommodation (33.3%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments in the locality sat notably higher than the Regional Qld benchmark at $2,000, while median weekly rent was $420, compared with regional medians of $1,655 and $345 respectively.
Against national metrics, Warana's mortgage repayments surpass the Australian median of $1,863, with local rental rates also markedly exceeding the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Warana counted 1,370 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,539 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 26% 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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Families constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 69.3% of all households, consisting of 29.5% couples with children, 25.9% couples without children, and 13.0% single-parent homes. Non-family households account for the other 30.7%, made up of single-person living arrangements at 26.2% and shared group households at 4.7%. The typical household size of 2.5 people is identical to the Regional Qld norm.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.8% of adults in Warana hold a university qualification, including 17.5% with a bachelor degree and 4.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 86% of areas nationally. A further 29.0% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary attainment in Warana sits below wider benchmarks, with 24.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a higher education degree compared to 30.4% across Australia, pointing to opportunities for upskilling and educational progression. Within degree holders, bachelor qualifications are most prevalent at 17.5%, alongside postgraduate credentials at 4.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Meanwhile, vocational and trade qualifications are widely held, with 38.9% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical training in the form of certificates (29.0%) and advanced diplomas (9.9%). A substantial 28.5% of the local population is actively participating in formal study.
This student cohort includes 10.9% attending primary schooling, 7.7% enrolled in secondary education, and 4.5% engaged in tertiary studies.
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Getting around Warana means driving: households keep an average of 1.4 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.
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65.2% of residents in Warana report no long-term health condition. 9.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments by AreaSearch, evaluating chronic illness rates and mortality statistics, identify notable public health considerations in Warana, where long-term conditions show moderate overall prevalence that rises markedly among older cohorts, while private healthcare coverage slightly surpasses typical SA2 levels at roughly 54% of the population (~2,309 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most frequently reported medical diagnoses locally, affecting 10.1 and 8.2% of the population respectively, whereas 65.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, trailing the 67.6% recorded across Regional Qld. Favorable health measures are observed among residents under 65.
Those aged 65 and over make up 25.4% of the community (1,093 people), surpassing the 20.3% regional benchmark. While health outcomes for older residents present particular demands, their national relative standing remains stronger than that of the wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Warana is largely Australian-born, at 82.4% of residents, with 6.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.1%) and Australian (27.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Warana tracks below broader national benchmarks: 88.0% of the community hold Australian citizenship, 82.4% were born domestically, and 93.5% communicate exclusively in English at home. Christianity represents the predominant faith, claimed by 44.9% of residents. In relative terms, the most visible variation appears in Judaism, where virtually no residents were recorded locally compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Examining parental heritage, the three most widespread ancestries in Warana are English (31.1%), Australian (27.6%), and Irish (10.4%). Noticeable proportional differences also emerge among other ethnic lineages: Scottish ancestry is overrepresented locally at 9.4% (against 7.8% across the region), Dutch background accounts for 1.8% (compared to 1.1%), and New Zealand heritage stands at 1.0% (versus 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Warana is 42. 22.3% 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 demographic profile of Warana leans noticeably toward older cohorts. Updated August 2026 data shows that senior and retiree age groups (65+) make up 25.4% of the community, exceeding the 20.4% figure for Regional Qld, whereas young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) comprise only 22.4% compared with 25.5% regionally. AreaSearch assesses the median age at 42 as at August 2026, remaining level with the 2021 Census result and sitting 1 year older than the Regional Qld median of 41 recorded at the same Census. Since that Census, the most prominent cohort expansion has occurred among senior residents, climbing from 23.3% to an estimated 25.4%.
Concurrently, children aged 5 to 14 have declined from 13.1% to an estimated 11.1%, while youth aged 15 to 24 grew from 9.6% to 12.3%, illustrating an existing population growing older alongside lower incoming replacement from younger families. Looking forward to 2041, senior demographics are projected to drive the bulk of local expansion, increasing by 425 residents (39%) to reach 1,518.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Warana
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 | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 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 — 70 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,831 at the 2021 Census → 4,304 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 (SAL32986). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.