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Wellington Point has an estimated 13,286 residents, up from 12,661 at the 2021 Census — a change of 625 people, or 4.9%. 111 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,354 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 regional population updates alongside newly validated address points logged by AreaSearch following the Census, the suburb of Wellington Point is estimated to have a population of approximately 13,286 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 12,661 residents counted at the 2021 Census, this represents a net expansion of 625 people (4.9%). This estimate incorporates the resident benchmark of 13,185 determined by AreaSearch from the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus 111 newly confirmed addresses post-Census. Population density stands at 1,354 persons per square kilometer, outperforming the benchmark across Australian localities evaluated by AreaSearch.
With 4.9% growth post-Census, the suburb of Wellington Point trails the wider SA3 area (5.6%) by merely 0.7 percentage points, demonstrating resilient expansion dynamics. Net overseas migration served as the primary contributor to local growth, generating roughly 88.0% of total recent population additions. SA2-level geographic projections sourced from ABS/Geoscience Australia (2024 release, 2022 base year) form the foundation of AreaSearch demographic modeling. For areas outside this coverage and horizons extending beyond 2032, models integrate Queensland State Government SA2 projections (2023 release, 2021 base year). Because state datasets omit age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional distribution weights derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (2023 release, 2022 base year) across each cohort. Factoring in these structural shifts, demographic trajectory places the suburb of Wellington Point in the lower quartile of Australian statistical territories, with aggregated SA2 figures projecting an increase of 150 persons through to 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 0.4% over the 16 years.
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257 new dwellings have been approved in Wellington Point over the past five years, an average of 51 a year. That is 3.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 49 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 71% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 27, 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS residential approvals mapped from statistical divisions, Wellington Point has recorded an average of roughly 51 residential permits per year, amounting to approximately 257 dwellings across the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 27 building approvals have been logged. With incoming population averaging 0.9 new residents per approved dwelling annually over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), construction volume is running ahead of or matching inbound demand, providing diverse choices for buyers and accommodating potential demographic expansion beyond current expectations.
An average expected construction cost of $698,000 indicates that developers are concentrating on upper-tier residential stock. Concurrently, $10.5 million in approved commercial activity has been registered during the ongoing financial year, evidencing solid commercial capital deployment. Per-capita building rates in Wellington Point mirror the Greater Brisbane benchmark, preserving a balanced market aligned with the wider metropolitan region. The breakdown of incoming residential supply shows 71.0% detached dwellings alongside 29.0% townhouses or apartments, reinforcing the suburban character with family-oriented layouts. This marks a shift away from the prevailing historical fabric (where detached houses comprise 89.0%), highlighting land supply constraints and responding to evolving community needs for diverse, accessible housing typologies. An allocation of approximately 313 people per dwelling approval characterizes Wellington Point as a low density territory. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release, demographic projections anticipate Wellington Point will add 49 residents by 2041. Supported by prevailing building activity, residential supply is well positioned to satisfy demand, generating advantageous conditions for purchasers and supporting capacity for growth above baseline projections.
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 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wellington Point, worth an estimated $234 million. A further 42 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.21 billion. 12 are already under construction and 15 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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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Capital investments, planning initiatives, and civic upgrades play a fundamental role in shaping local community development. AreaSearch has identified 15 prominent projects expected to influence the district. Major developments include the Wellington Point Village Streetscape Revitalisation, the Birkdale Community Precinct including Redland Whitewater Centre, the Redland Hospital Expansion, and the Wellington Point Recreation Reserve Upgrade, with key details summarized below.
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Wellington Point Village Streetscape Revitalisation
Redland City Council is upgrading the Wellington Point Village heart to create a more vibrant and walkable precinct. The project includes widening footpaths, installing new street furniture, and integrated landscaping to support local traders and enhance the public realm. Recent efforts in late 2025 and 2026 have focused on activating the precinct through collaboration between the Redlands Coast Chamber of Commerce and local businesses.
Wellington Point Recreation Reserve and Boating Facilities Upgrade
Upgrade program for Wellington Point Recreation Reserve, a regionally significant bayside parkland at the tip of the Wellington Point peninsula in Redland City. Maritime Safety Queensland is preparing a business case to upgrade the adjoining Wellington Point boat ramp, with the need identified in the Queensland Recreational Boating Facilities Demand Forecasting Study 2022 for the Redland local government area. Three concept options were released for community comment: a leading option delivering a waterside reclamation parking extension with 35 new trailer bays, 16 new car bays, four accessible bays, two floating walkways, a new breakwater with pedestrian footpath and an extension to the existing northern breakwater; an alternative landside option extending parking into the reserve with 49 trailer bays and 36 car bays; and a breakwater-only option with no parking extension.Community consultation closed on 31 May 2026 following information sessions at Redland Sporting Club on 26 and 27 May 2026, and the completed business case was due to be submitted to the Queensland Government by mid-2026 for consideration in future planning and investment decisions. The leading option requires works within Moreton Bay Marine Park and is subject to environmental approvals. Redland City Council continues to deliver reserve improvements alongside the state process, having previously completed pathway and retaining wall replacement on Main Road, LED path lighting along Reserve Esplanade, and anchor and mesh stabilisation of the eastern escarpment following the February 2022 landslip. The reserve provides picnic and barbecue facilities, playgrounds, exercise equipment, amenities blocks, car and trailer parking, the Wellington Point jetty, a swimming beach gazetted as a bathing reserve, and low tide sandbar access to King Island. No public capital cost has been released for the boating facilities upgrade; the value range shown is an estimate benchmarked against comparable Queensland four-lane ramp, breakwater and reclamation parking projects.
Botanix
Masterplanned community on the former nine hectare Botanix Lifestyle Garden Centre site, delivering around 299 homes across detached houses, terraces and mid scale apartments plus a mixed use precinct with retail, health, dining and community spaces. Redland City Council approved the Botanix Preliminary Approval and Plan of Development on 17 July 2024 after a multi year community master planning process led by Fiteni. Fiteni is now progressing a concept design for a new neighbourhood park in the site's south west corner, alongside detailed development applications for site works and the first stage of housing.
Wellington Point Commercial Development
New base build retail development delivering four shop tenancies. Works included civil earthworks, detailed excavation, block and structural steel superstructure, and base build fit out with infrastructure services.
Redland Hospital Expansion
A multi-stage expansion of Redland Hospital to enhance healthcare capacity on the Redlands Coast. Stage 1 delivered the new Amity Ward featuring an ICU and inpatient beds, while current works focus on Stage 2 construction of a new mental health and sub-acute building. The project is delivered by the Queensland Government, Metro South Health, and ADCO Constructions with completion expected in 2027.
Redlands Coast Smart and Connected City Strategy
Ongoing multi-year initiative by Redland City Council to enhance liveability, prosperity, and sustainability through smart solutions, including digital infrastructure, IoT sensors, smart traffic systems, and data-driven management.
Ormiston College Master Plan Redevelopment
Ormiston College is pursuing a major campus expansion via a Ministerial Infrastructure Designation (MID) lodged with the Queensland Department of State Development in 2025. The proposal covers a 27.1-hectare campus and includes new multi-use educational buildings, a 50m Olympic aquatic centre extending the existing 25m pool, a new boarding facility, indoor multipurpose courts with enclosed cricket pitch, junior sports ovals, a full perimeter security fence with koala crossings, and extensive landscaping. The MID pathway was chosen after a prior development application was rejected by Redland City Council due to koala habitat impacts.Community consultation closed in September 2025 with the State Planning Minister yet to decide. Rohrig Constructions is engaged as the project builder. Enrolments are forecast to exceed 1,600 students by 2026.
Wellington Point Jetty Structural Repairs Stage 2
Stage 2 structural rehabilitation of the Wellington Point Jetty delivered by Maritime Safety Queensland to restore safe public access[cite: 1]. Works included replacing and reinforcing timber headstocks and girders, remediating marine piles, and replacing decking and handrails[cite: 1]. The repairs were carried out by principal contractor Mitchell Marine Constructions[cite: 1].
8,041 residents of Wellington Point are employed, from a labour force of 8,217. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 74.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,272, about 77% 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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Wellington Point benefits from a capable labor pool characterized by solid representation in essential services, a low unemployment rate of 2.1%, and annual employment expansion estimated at 4.1% via AreaSearch aggregated statistical data. As of March 2026, 8,041 local residents are actively employed, with the jobless rate tracking 2.2% below the Greater Brisbane figure of 4.3%, while workforce participation remains steady (74.2% versus 70.1% across Greater Brisbane). Census figures indicate that 21.0% of local workers operated from home, though historical pandemic restrictions should be factored into this figure. The primary employment fields among local workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
The community exhibits a notable concentration in construction, where the workforce participation rate is 1.2 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical occupations are less prevalent, making up only 7.0% of the Wellington Point working population compared to 8.9% throughout Greater Brisbane. Comparing local resident workers against jobs based in the area confirms that this predominantly residential district provides limited localized workplace positions. According to AreaSearch evaluation of Salm and ABS figures compiled from larger statistical regions, employment grew by 4.1% and the labour force expanded by 4.0% during the period leading up to March 2026, which caused unemployment to drop by 0.1 percentage points. This trend differs from Greater Brisbane, where employment climbed by 3.2%, the labour force grew by 3.4%, and unemployment increased by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia’s national employment outlook for Mar-26 provides additional context regarding anticipated future demand in Wellington Point. These forecasts span five and ten year horizons and have been overlaid with local employment data to project growth trajectories. National employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though expansion varies considerably across different industries. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Wellington Point’s current employment composition, local employment is projected to grow by 6.5% over five years and by 13.5% over ten years. This estimation relies on basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative reasons and does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Wellington Point is $2,197 a week (about $114,000 a year), with median personal income at $881 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,097 a year against an average of $76,783. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest ATO tax statistics by postcode compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, median taxpayer income in the suburb of Wellington Point reached $57,097, with an average of $76,783. These figures stand notably above the national benchmark and compare to $58,236 (median) and $72,799 (average) across Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% from financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of approximately $63,583 (median) and $85,506 (average) as of March 2026. Across household, family, and personal metrics, Census findings place local earnings near the 71st percentile nationally.
The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket forms the largest cohort, accounting for 31.6% of residents (4,198 people), closely matching the regional proportion of 33.3%. High-income earners constitute 33.8% of the cohort with weekly earnings over $3,000, underscoring solid financial capacity. Housing absorbs 13.5% of income, while strong personal receipts place residents in the 80th percentile for disposable income and the 7th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wellington Point had 4,435 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 4% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,037 a month. Rent absorbs 20.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that the local housing stock in Wellington Point consists of 89.3% houses alongside 10.7% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' structures), whereas the Brisbane metro mix stands at 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright home ownership is distinctly elevated at 36.0% relative to Brisbane metro, with remaining tenures divided between mortgaged properties (43.7%) and rental accommodation (20.2%). Median monthly mortgage costs of $2,037 and median weekly rent of $450 both exceed Brisbane metro averages of $1,863 and $380 respectively. When assessed against countrywide benchmarks, mortgage payments track above the Australian figure of $1,863, and rents remain substantially higher than the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wellington Point counted 4,435 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 78% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 82.3%, comprising couples with children (39.4%), couples without children (30.0%), and single parent families (11.7%). The remaining 17.7% is accounted for by non-family households, including single-person living arrangements at 16.1% and group households at 1.7%. The typical household size of 2.8 people surpasses the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.8% of adults in Wellington Point hold a university qualification, including 17.4% with a bachelor degree and 5.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.9% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 2,648 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,044 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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Attainment of tertiary degrees among Wellington Point residents stands at 25.8%, tracking slightly under the Greater Brisbane rate of 30.5% while remaining generally competitive. Bachelor degrees make up 17.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.2% and graduate diplomas at 3.2%. Vocational education is prominent, with 39.1% of the population aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between certificates (24.9%) and advanced diplomas (14.2%). Participation in study is active, with 28.9% of local residents actively attending educational institutions. This comprises 10.2% enrolled in secondary schooling, 9.3% in primary education, and 4.8% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Getting around Wellington Point means driving: households keep an average of 1.8 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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68.6% of residents in Wellington Point report no long-term health condition. 4.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality benchmarks and chronic illness rates demonstrate favorable health metrics for Wellington Point, with minimal incidence of routine medical conditions across both younger and older demographics. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is substantial, encompassing approximately 58% of the community (~7,656 people). Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most widespread medical issues locally, reported by 8.0 and 7.9% of residents respectively, while 68.6% indicated an absence of chronic ailments (compared with 69.2% for Greater Brisbane). Health trends within the working-age population align with broad norms. Residents aged 65 and over account for 21.3% of the community (2,829 people), exceeding the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 15.0%.
Among seniors, health outcomes rank above average, with national comparative metrics tracking closely alongside the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.2% of Wellington Point residents were born overseas and 6.8% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.4%) and Australian (24.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Wellington Point mirrors broader regional standards regarding cultural heritage, with 74.8% of the population born in Australia, 89.9% holding citizenship, and 93.2% using only English in domestic settings. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 57.1% of the population in Wellington Point relative to 47.8% throughout Greater Brisbane. Regarding ancestral background (based on parental birth country), the three most prevalent lineages in Wellington Point are English at 32.4% (markedly above the regional 26.8%), Australian at 24.3%, and Irish at 9.5%. Additional variations appear across other communities: New Zealand background accounts for 1.3% (against 1.0% regionally), South Australian background comprises 1.2% (against 0.6%), and Welsh ancestry represents 0.8% (against 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wellington Point is 43. 22.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Demographically, Wellington Point displays a more mature age profile than Greater Brisbane. Updated estimates to August 2026 indicate that mature adults and early retirees (45 - 64) comprise 29.3% of the local population compared to 22.6% regionally, while young to mid-career adults (25 - 44) constitute 18.3% versus 30.6% across Greater Brisbane. The local median age is estimated at 43, holding level with the 2021 Census and exceeding the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 36 recorded at that Census by 7 years (the national Census median was 38). Post-Census, the proportion of seniors and retirees (65+) increased from 17.6% to an estimated 21.3%.
Moving toward 2041, senior cohorts are projected to drive the majority of growth, expanding by 944 residents (33%) to reach 3,774, while younger adult cohorts and youth populations are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wellington Point
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 5 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 — 111 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,661 at the 2021 Census → 13,286 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 (SAL33027). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.