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Warwick (Qld) has an estimated 12,888 residents, up from 12,294 at the 2021 Census — a change of 594 people, or 4.8%. 180 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 438 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with post-Census validated addresses, the suburb of Warwick (Qld) has an estimated Aug 2026 population of approximately 12,888. Compared to the 12,294 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 594 individuals, or 4.8%. This demographic shift builds upon AreaSearch's calculation of 12,696 residents following the ABS June 2025 ERP release, alongside 180 validated new addresses added following the census. With a population density of 438 persons per square kilometer, the locality retains generous open space and capacity for prospective expansion.
The suburb of Warwick (Qld) expanded by 4.8% post-census, sitting just 0.2 percentage points behind the 5.0% recorded across the SA4 region and confirming robust underlying momentum. Interstate migration served as the primary growth engine, accounting for roughly 68.0% of recent population additions. Projections for each SA2 across the suburb of Warwick (Qld) utilise the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset anchored to 2022. For any uncovered SA2 locations or timeframes beyond post-2032, Queensland State Government SA2 figures released in 2023 (utilising 2021 baselines) are implemented. Because these state figures omit age cohort breakdowns, AreaSearch incorporates age-bracket growth weights aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region data issued in 2023 from a 2022 baseline. Long-term population modeling suggests growth tracking marginally beneath the national non-metropolitan median, with aggregated SA2 projections indicating the suburb of Warwick (Qld) will add 1,019 people by 2041, representing a cumulative 16-year rise of 6.4%.
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258 new dwellings have been approved in Warwick (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 51 a year. That places the area in the 56th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 57 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 67% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 90, 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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AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval records apportioned from local statistical areas show that Warwick has maintained an annual average of roughly 51 residential dwelling approvals, amounting to an estimated 258 residences over the previous 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, local authorities have logged 90 approvals. With only 0.9 new residents per dwelling added annually between FY-21 and FY-25, residential building activity is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, giving purchasers broader selection and facilitating population gains that might outstrip current projections. Concurrently, new residential builds average an estimated construction cost of $415,000—below wider regional benchmarks—offering more accessible entry points for buyers.
Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $30.5 million this financial year demonstrate strong local capital investment. On a per-person basis, development intensity in Warwick mirrors that of Rest of Qld, preserving balanced market conditions across the wider region despite a recent acceleration in building approvals. Recent residential construction is divided into 67.0% freestanding houses and 33.0% attached dwellings, reflecting a growing pipeline of medium-density formats that diversify price points between conventional standalone homes and lower-cost compact units. This marks a clear divergence from the current established built form (presently 85.0% standalone houses), highlighting shifting lifestyle preferences, the requirement for diverse affordable housing types, and a shrinking supply of greenfield development land. A density metric of approximately 176 residents per dwelling approval underlines the low-density profile of the locality. Projections indicate that Warwick's resident count will increase by 827 individuals by 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly figures. Maintaining existing building volumes should ensure residential supply comfortably absorbs buyer demand, supporting favourable market purchasing conditions while underpinning demographic expansion above baseline forecasts.
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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 Warwick (Qld), worth an estimated $132 million. A further 28 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.87 billion. 9 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and communities. 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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Major infrastructure developments and urban planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping local performance. AreaSearch has identified 8 influential projects across the locality, highlighted by the Aleva Estate Residential Development, The Rose Estate Residential Subdivision, The Crossroads Development, and the Warwick Industrial Estate Water Recycling Pipeline, with key details provided below.
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Aleva Estate Residential Development
Master-planned residential estate in Warwick offering large residential blocks with elevated views and walking distance to Warwick town centre. Development by UKL Developments features lot sizes from 533m2 to 1219m2 with prices from $199,000. The estate offers a rural setting with modern amenities and a great community feel.
Warwick Industrial Estate Water Recycling Pipeline
The Warwick Industrial Estate Water Recycling Pipeline project involves the design and construction of a dedicated recycled water distribution pipeline network to deliver high-quality treated effluent from the local wastewater treatment plant directly to industrial lots within the Warwick Industrial Estate. The infrastructure will provide reliable non-potable water supplies for manufacturing, cooling, and processing operations while preserving drinking water security for the broader Southern Downs region.
The Crossroads Development
A mixed-use development offering 17 lifestyle apartments with integrated workshop spaces, designed for hobbies, tools, and machinery storage. Features 1 bedroom mezzanine apartments with 30m2 office space and 130m2 workshop areas. Commercial spaces from 166m2-500m2 available independently or with apartments. Includes entertainment hub at front of precinct.
Warwick Saleyards Redevelopment Project
Major redevelopment of the historic Warwick Saleyards to deliver modernised livestock selling facilities, addressing animal welfare and workplace health and safety standards. The 7.5 million AUD upgrade features 120 selling pens, 35 holding pens, overhead agent catwalks, new loading ramps, water troughs, and site safety improvements.
The Rose Estate Residential Subdivision
A concept plan for a 411 lot residential subdivision on 38.85ha, with lots ranging from 450m2 to 1,032m2 (average 589.6m2), located in the SEQld Western Growth Corridor approximately 4 minutes drive from Warwick town centre. The site was offered for sale via Expressions of Interest (closed May 2025) and remains listed for sale without a disclosed price. No development application has been lodged. Warwick is experiencing strong housing demand, with median house prices rising 16% in 12 months and a vacancy rate of 0.3%.
Sovereign Downs Estate
Premium residential estate development on the outskirts of Warwick featuring modern homes and community facilities. The estate is designed to provide quality housing options for families looking to move to the growing Warwick region. Features include landscaped parks, walking trails and proximity to schools and shopping.
Warwick Home & Co Retail Centre
A fully refurbished 2,522sqm large format retail centre completed in March 2025, anchored by national tenants Repco and Choice The Discount Store. The centre was transformed from a former Bunnings warehouse and features 41 on-grade car spaces. Stage Two development is underway with DA approval imminent for an additional 1,895sqm retail centre with 46 car parks, pre-committed to SNAP Fitness and other national retailers. Located on Warwick's main thoroughfare with excellent visibility and access via three street frontages.
Stanthorpe Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade
Major upgrade of the aging Stanthorpe Wastewater Treatment Plant which has reached end of life. The project involves full design and renewal of the treatment facility using the latest technology to ensure capacity for growth, improved reliability, and compliance with changing environmental standards. Having completed the concept design, detailed design of the WWTP is currently underway before construction contractors are engaged.
5,568 residents of Warwick (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 5,887. Unemployment sits at 5.4%, with participation at 55.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,744, about 83% 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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Statistical area data aggregated by AreaSearch indicates that Warwick maintains a balanced employment distribution across professional and vocational roles, underpinned by solid representation in essential services, a 5.4% unemployment rate, and steady job numbers over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 5,568, while the local jobless rate exceeds Regional Qld's 3.9% benchmark by 1.5 percentage points, and labour market participation remains subdued at 55.3% versus 64.2% regionally. Census figures indicated that just 5.6% of workers carried out their duties from home, though pandemic containment measures at the time must be taken into account.
Local workers are predominantly engaged in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. Manufacturing stands out with a particularly high concentration, employing workers at a rate 2.1 times the regional average. Conversely, construction shows lower participation, capturing 7.4% of the local workforce relative to 10.1% across Regional Qld. Comparing Census workplace counts against resident numbers indicates that the primarily residential locality provides a restricted volume of internal job opportunities. Analysis of Salm and abs data from area search revealed that during the twelve-month period, employment rose by 0.1% while the labour force grew by 2.1%, which led to an increase of 1.9 percentage points in the unemployment rate. Regional qld showed different trends with employment growing by 0.1% and the labour force expanding by 0.3%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and skills australia provides national employment forecasts for mar-26 to help understand potential future demand in warwick. These forecasts cover five and ten-year periods and have been compared to local employment profiles to estimate growth patterns. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry sectors vary widely in their growth rates. When these industry-specific projections are applied to warwick's employment mix, local employment is expected to increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.5% over ten years. This calculation uses simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Warwick (Qld) is $1,035 a week (about $54,000 a year), with median personal income at $590 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,994 a year against an average of $48,651. 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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Postcode ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate a median taxpayer income of $41,994 and a mean of $48,651 in Warwick. These income metrics remain below national benchmarks, contrasting with Regional Qld where the median stands at $53,146 and the average reaches $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index movement of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $46,765 for median earnings and $54,178 for average earnings as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings throughout the area align between the 4th and 10th percentiles nationally.
The earnings distribution shows a concentration of 30.4% of workers (3,917 people) within the $400 - 799 bracket, differing from metropolitan areas where 31.7% of earners fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 band. Affordability constraints are acute, with residents retaining only 83.9% of their income, placing the locality in the 6th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Warwick (Qld) had 5,007 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 2% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $260 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,170 a month. Rent absorbs 25.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the local housing stock in Warwick consisted of 85.1% standalone houses and 15.0% attached or non-traditional residences (such as apartments, semi-detached homes, and other dwelling forms), whereas Regional Qld recorded 76.4% separate houses and 23.6% other properties. Outright home ownership stood at 37.1%, notably exceeding the regional benchmark, while 26.3% of homes were held under a mortgage and 36.7% were tenanted. Monthly median mortgage obligations were substantially lower than the Regional Qld figure at $1,170, and median weekly rental outlays registered at $260, compared to $1,655 and $345 across Regional Qld.
On a national scale, local monthly repayments remain far below the Australian median of $1,863, with weekly rents similarly trailing the nationwide standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Warwick (Qld) counted 5,007 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 88% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of dwellings at 62.7%, consisting of couples with offspring (19.5%), couples without dependent children (28.1%), and single-parent households (13.8%). The remaining 37.3% consists of non-family living arrangements, dominated by single-occupant homes at 34.7% and shared group households at 2.7%. The local average household size is 2.2 persons, tracking beneath the Regional Qld benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.1% of adults in Warwick (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 9.4% with a bachelor degree and 1.9% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 85% of areas nationally. A further 30.3% hold a vocational qualification. 13 schools serve the area, with 3,244 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 952 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 present localized hurdles, as tertiary degree holders comprise 13.1% of the population compared to the nationwide benchmark of 30.4%, highlighting a clear focus area for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degree recipients form 9.4% of the community, followed by postgraduate degree holders at 1.9% and graduate diploma recipients at 1.8%. Vocational and technical qualifications represent a core strength, with 38.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.3%) and certificates (30.3%). Formal study engagement is substantial, with 26.8% of the local population actively participating in academic programs.
This cohort includes 10.3% attending primary schools, 9.1% enrolled in secondary education, and 2.3% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Warwick (Qld) reaches 71 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 140 services a week. The typical home sits about 290 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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The local transit network comprises 71 bus stops throughout Warwick across 5 dedicated routes, delivering 140 weekly passenger trips. Commuter access is strong, with typical walking distances to the nearest stop averaging 287 meters. Given the residential nature of the suburb, outbound travel predominates; private motor vehicles serve as the main travel method for 92% of commuters, while 5% walk to work. Vehicle ownership sits below regional norms at 1.2 vehicles per dwelling, and 5.6% of employed locals worked remotely according to the 2021 Census (which may have been influenced by COVID-19 settings).
Transit schedules deliver an average of 20 trips per day across the network, providing approximately 1 weekly trips per individual stop.
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59.4% of residents in Warwick (Qld) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 86% of areas nationally. 9.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.6 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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Analysis by AreaSearch regarding chronic condition distribution and mortality statistics highlights notable health considerations in Warwick, with widespread diagnoses observed among both younger demographics and older cohorts. Private healthcare insurance coverage is notably restricted, encompassing approximately 46% of the population (~5,990 people), which tracks below the Regional Qld rate of 52.5% and the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most frequently reported diagnoses in the locality, affecting 10.7% and 9.7% of the community, respectively, while 59.4% of locals reported no long-term illnesses compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Chronic conditions are elevated across the working-age demographic. Furthermore, residents aged 65 and over comprise 28.5% of the population (3,673 people), surpassing the 20.3% recorded in Regional Qld, with health difficulties among senior cohorts ranking higher against national benchmarks than the general local average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Warwick (Qld) is largely Australian-born, at 90.4% of residents, with 4.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.7%) and Australian (30.5%). 5.3% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demographic indicators reflect lower cultural diversity in Warwick relative to wider benchmarks, with Australian citizens making up 90.1% of the community, Australian-born individuals representing 90.4%, and 95.8% of households communicating exclusively in English at home. Christianity constitutes the leading religious denomination, practiced by 62.2% of locals compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Looking at parental heritage, the three most common backgrounds among residents are English (30.7%), Australian (30.5%), and Irish (10.0%). Divergences appear across several other ethnic ancestries, with German backgrounds accounting for 5.2% of Warwick (against 4.7% regionally), Australian Aboriginal heritage representing 5.3% (versus 3.9% regionally), and Scottish ancestry comprising 8.7% (compared to 7.8% across the wider region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Warwick (Qld) is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 23.4% 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 structure of Warwick highlights its role as a regional retirement hub. Senior and aged brackets (65+) represent 28.5% of the community as at August 2026, compared to 20.4% in Regional Qld, whereas young to mid-career adults (25 - 44) account for 21.2% versus 25.5% across the broader region. Consequently, the estimated median age stands at 45, mirroring the 2021 Census baseline and remaining 4 years older than the Regional Qld median of 41 from that same period, while the Australian median at that census was 38. Since the census, the 65+ demographic has grown from 26.3% to an estimated 28.5%.
This senior segment is forecast to drive population gains through to 2041, increasing by 773 individuals (21%) to reach 4,446, whereas youth cohorts, young adults, middle-aged demographics, and early retirees are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Warwick (Qld)
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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 180 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,294 at the 2021 Census → 12,888 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 (SAL33000). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.