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West End (Brisbane - Qld) has an estimated 17,969 residents, up from 14,730 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,239 people, or 22.0%. Growth has averaged 4.1% a year over five years, faster than 91% of areas nationally. 1,029 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 61.0% of that increase. That puts 9,310 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 assessments of ABS demographic revisions for the region, alongside new locations confirmed by AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of West End (Brisbane - Qld) has an estimated occupancy of approximately 17,969 in May 2026. This represents an expansion of 3,239 residents (22.0%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a total of 14,730 individuals. The calculation derives from a baseline residency of 17,696 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS release of June 2025 ERP records, combined with 1,029 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This level of occupancy translates to a density of 9,310 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the highest 10% of areas analyzed by AreaSearch, highlighting local land as a premium asset.
The 22.0% expansion rate recorded in the suburb of West End (Brisbane - Qld) since the 2021 census outpaced the national growth metric of 9.3% and the state benchmark, establishing it as a regional growth hotspot. This demographic surge was primarily fueled by arrivals from abroad, who comprised roughly 61.0% of the overall population increases lately, though domestic relocations and natural expansion also registered positive outcomes. AreaSearch utilizes the demographic projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 sectors, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the starting point. For SA2 sectors excluded from that publication, or for any projections extending past 2032, figures compiled by the Queensland State Government in 2023 using 2021 baselines are adopted instead. Because these state-level models do not segment by age bracket, AreaSearch redistributes growth cohorts proportionally based on the ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts published in 2023 from 2022 data. Looking at upcoming demographic changes, the suburb of West End (Brisbane - Qld) is projected to experience rapid expansion in the top 10 percent of national areas, growing by 10,112 persons by 2041 under consolidated SA2 projections, which represents a total increase of 54.8% over the 16 years.
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1,235 new dwellings have been approved in West End (Brisbane - Qld) over the past five years, an average of 247 a year. That places the area in the 94th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 14 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 252 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 2% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 486, 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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Based on AreaSearch calculations of ABS building consents distributed from local statistical data, West End has averaged approximately 247 residential approvals annually, amounting to an estimated 1,235 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 446 approvals have been logged so far. An average gain of 2.6 new residents was recorded for each completed dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, highlighting a solid level of demand that supports local real estate valuations, with new residences averaging a construction cost of $1,128,000, showing that developers are focusing on upmarket projects.
Additionally, commercial building consents valued at $151.2 million have been registered during this financial year, pointing to significant non-residential investment. Compared to the broader Greater Brisbane region, West End registers equivalent per capita building approval volumes, reinforcing sector stability in line with regional trends, even though residential building activity has slowed down of late. The local rate remains far higher than the national benchmark, demonstrating that builders remain highly confident in the area. Approved construction is split between 2.0% standalone houses and 98.0% multi-unit developments. This emphasis on denser housing configurations offers more accessible price points for buyers and caters well to downsizers, investors, and entry-level purchasers. This represents a major departure from the existing property profile, where houses make up 20.0% of dwellings, reflecting a scarcity of vacant land alongside evolving buyer preferences and financial constraints. There are roughly 128 residents for every dwelling approval in this market, pointing to a growing residential sector. Looking forward, West End is projected to add 9,839 occupants by 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. Residential construction is keeping pace with this projected inflow reasonably well, though buyers could experience heightened competition for properties as occupancy increases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around West End (Brisbane - Qld)
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AreaSearch tracks 19 current infrastructure and development projects inside West End (Brisbane - Qld), worth an estimated $6.44 billion. A further 157 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $264.3 billion. 62 are already under construction and 89 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning changes represent key influences on local property markets. AreaSearch has identified a total of 53 developments expected to affect this area. Notable projects include West Village, Arc Residences, Rivara West End, and The Adler, with the main initiatives detailed in the list below.
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West Village
West Village is a $1.3 billion award-winning urban village located on 2.6 hectares in West End, Brisbane. The precinct features the adaptive reuse of the heritage-listed Peters Ice Cream factory, 14,000sqm of retail space anchored by a full-line Woolworths, 20,000sqm of commercial office space, and significant public open space including Mollison Green. While many stages are complete, the final residential phase, Callista on Park, is currently under construction and scheduled for completion in late 2027.The project holds a 6-Star Green Star Communities rating.
Bank And Mollison
A mixed-use build-to-rent development featuring 103 apartments across a collection of three tiered towerettes ranging from 10 to 18 storeys. The project includes a 700 sq m publicly accessible landscaped ground plane, retail, commercial, and community spaces. Resident amenities include a pool, gym, wellness lawn, steam and sauna rooms, and rooftop recreation decks.
Callista on Park - West Village Final Stage
Callista on Park is the final 14-storey residential stage of the West Village master-planned community in Brisbane's West End. It features 96 luxury 2-4 bedroom residences designed by Rothelowman, emphasizing indoor-outdoor living and heritage integration with views of the Peters Ice Cream Factory. Amenities include a rooftop oasis with pool, spa, dining, and residents lounge, with residents set to move in from Q2 2027.
The Adler
A 12-storey luxury mixed-use development by Lantona, featuring 36 high-end residences including 3 and 4-bedroom apartments and penthouses. Designed by Ryall Smyth Architects and built by Brisbane Builders, the project offers premium amenities such as a rooftop pool and outdoor leisure spaces with panoramic views of the Brisbane River and city skyline.
Stockwell House
Stockwell House is a 10-storey build-to-rent mixed-use development at 399 Montague Road, West End, featuring 96 apartments (one-, two-, and three-bedroom), ground floor retail tenancies, Level 1 commercial space, a rooftop pool, barbecue area, yoga lawn, and three basement parking levels for 153 vehicles. Construction is well underway with demolition and structural works completed. On completion, the building will be retained within the Stockwell portfolio as an investment-grade asset and serve as the group's future head office.The project responds to historically low rental vacancy rates in the inner-Brisbane suburb of West End, located within 3 km of the CBD.
Lucerna (28 Beesley Street)
Lucerna is a 10-storey boutique residential tower by Aria Property Group, featuring 46 luxury apartments designed by Woods Bagot. The development incorporates sustainable design principles including natural light, cross-ventilation, and over 600sqm of resident amenity space with extensive rooftop landscaping.
Toowong Central
Major mixed-use urban renewal precinct proposed for the former Toowong Central/Aviary landholding, now incorporating 53 and 59 High Street. The impact-assessable application A006836692 proposes three landmark residential towers of about 49 to 58 storeys, approximately 1,104 apartments, retail and dining space, commercial uses, public plazas, landscaped open space, resident amenities, short-term accommodation, and integration of the former Carver and Co local heritage building at 53 High Street. Brisbane City Council records show the application is in progress and under impact assessment.
Brisbane 2032 International Broadcast Centre / Main Media Centre (IBC/MMC)
The International Broadcast Centre (IBC) and Main Media Centre (MMC) will serve as the central media hubs for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. After the cancellation of the originally proposed Montague Road site in late 2025 to prioritize residential housing, the Queensland Government and the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) transitioned the IBC/MMC into the existing Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC). As of early 2026, the facility is undergoing significant infrastructure renewal and technological upgrades to support the global broadcast requirements and ensure a sustainable legacy for Brisbane's events and creative industries.
11,590 residents of West End (Brisbane - Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 12,150. Unemployment sits at 4.6%, with participation at 77.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. 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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West End possesses an exceptionally qualified labor force, particularly in the professional services fields, with a jobless rate of 4.6% and a yearly job expansion rate estimated at 1.3% according to AreaSearch regional aggregations. In March 2026, working residents numbered 11,590, while the jobless rate was 0.3% higher than the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%, and the local participation rate reached a high 77.4% compared to the regional figure of 70.4%. Census figures indicate that a substantial 30.1% of local workers performed their duties from home, though this figure reflects the influence of pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are professional & technical services, medical & social services, and education & training. The suburb exhibits a clear concentration of professionals, with the technical services sector accounting for a share 2.0 times higher than the metropolitan average. Conversely, construction fields employ only 4.6% of the workforce, which is below the Greater Brisbane average of 9.0%. While there are local businesses offering employment, the relationship between the Census working population and local jobs suggests a significant portion of residents commute to other districts. AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics for the wider region show that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 1.3% while the overall labor force grew by 2.3%, leading to a 0.9 percentage point rise in the jobless rate. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced a 3.2% increase in employment, a 3.4% rise in the labor force, and a minor 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment predictions issued by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide a broader view of future labor demand. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry breakdown to project employment trends. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with significant variation between industries. Applying these sector trends to the local workforce mix suggests employment for residents could rise by 7.2% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted model without factoring in localized population shifts.
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Median household income in West End (Brisbane - Qld) is $2,114 a week (about $110,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,139 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,015 a year against an average of $86,642. 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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Taxpayer statistics from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place West End incomes among the highest bands in the nation. The median income among taxpayers in this locality is $60,015, while the average income is $86,642, compared to Greater Brisbane metrics of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 11.36% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $66,833 for the median and $96,485 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows local household, family, and individual earnings ranking between the 73rd and 87th percentiles nationwide.
The records show 35.0% of residents (6,289 individuals) are situated in the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, matching regional dynamics where 33.3% of the population fall in this group. High-income earners are prominent, with 31.0% receiving over $3,000 weekly, pointing to substantial spending capacity. Residential housing expenses consume 17.7% of earnings, yet strong wages keep disposable funds at the 70th percentile, placing the area in the 9th decile of the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
West End (Brisbane - Qld) had 6,450 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 20% detached houses and 76% apartments. 22% are owned with a mortgage, 60% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,100 a month, a total housing cost higher than 88% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.9%. 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 housing stock in West End at the time of the latest Census consisted of 19.6% separate houses and 80.4% multi-unit dwellings such as townhouses and apartments, differing from the Brisbane metropolitan split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership rates lagged the metropolitan average, standing at 18.4%, with the remaining properties being held under a mortgage (22.0%) or occupied by tenants (59.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,100 was higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, and the median weekly rent was $450 compared to the regional figure of $380.
Compared to national benchmarks, local mortgage commitments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rent costs are above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
West End (Brisbane - Qld) counted 6,450 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,868 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 88% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 56.4% of local households, consisting of 19.4% couples with children, 28.1% couples without children, and 7.3% single parent households. The remaining 43.6% of residences are non-family households, with single-person households accounting for 33.8% and shared group households making up 9.8% of the total. The median household size of 2.1 persons is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
57.5% of adults in West End (Brisbane - Qld) hold a university qualification, including 34.7% with a bachelor degree and 18.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 94% of areas nationally. A further 10.0% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,474 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,142 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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Academic credentials in West End are high compared to broader benchmarks, with 57.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree, compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% nationwide. This provides the local workforce with a strong foundation for professional opportunities. Undergraduate degrees are the most common credential at 34.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 18.2% and graduate diplomas at 4.6%. Vocational qualifications are held by 19.5% of the population aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas at 9.5% and certificates at 10.0%. School and university enrollment is high, with 32.9% of the local population engaged in study.
This includes 14.0% attending tertiary institutions, 6.7% in primary school, and 6.3% in secondary school.
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Public transport in West End (Brisbane - Qld) reaches 56 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 4,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity consists of 56 active stops in West End, providing a combination of ferry and bus services. These facilities accommodate 7 distinct routes, which support 4,375 weekly passenger journeys. Access is rated highly, with the average distance from a residence to the nearest stop being 122 meters. Most employed residents commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the primary mode of travel at 54%, followed by buses at 18% and walking at 12%. Average motor vehicle ownership is 0.7 per household, which is below the metropolitan benchmark.
In the 2021 Census, 30.1% of working residents did so from home, which may reflect pandemic-era workplace arrangements. Service frequency averages 625 journeys per day across the network, which translates to roughly 78 weekly services per individual transit stop.
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75.4% of residents in West End (Brisbane - Qld) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 78% of areas nationally. 2.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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 and chronic illnesses show favorable health outcomes throughout West End, with a low incidence of common health conditions across age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is high, encompassing approximately 62% of the population (11,056 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent conditions reported locally are mental health issues and asthma, which affect 9.8% and 7.0% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 75.4% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. The working-age cohort exhibits favorable health markers with low rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 11.4% of the population (2,048 people), which is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 15.1%. Health metrics for seniors remain strong, with national percentiles aligning closely with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
40.4% of West End (Brisbane - Qld) residents were born overseas and 30.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 80% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (22.1%) and Australian (16.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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West End displays a high degree of cultural diversity, with 30.2% of residents speaking a language other than English in their homes and 40.4% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the largest religious group, representing 31.9% of the local population. The most pronounced religious variance is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.4% of residents compared to 0.1% across the Greater Brisbane area. Regarding family backgrounds, the three largest ancestry groups in West End are English at 22.1%, Australian at 16.0% (which is below the regional average of 23.2%), and Other at 12.0%.
There are also differences in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds: Spanish background is represented at 1.1% (compared to 0.4% regionally), French at 0.9% (compared to 0.5%), and Vietnamese at 2.0% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of West End (Brisbane - Qld) is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 36.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 34, the population of West End is slightly younger than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 and younger than the national average of 38. The suburb has a higher proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (23.3%) than Greater Brisbane, but a lower share of children aged 5 - 14 (8.7%). The concentration of young adults aged 25 - 34 is higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 2.4% to 3.6%, and the 35 to 44 cohort has grown from 16.5% to 17.7%, while the 25 to 34 group has decreased from 25.2% to 23.3%.
Population projections for 2041 point to changing demographics, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 75%, adding 1,727 residents to reach 4,028.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for West End (Brisbane - 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) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 2026 4 months ago all 19 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 Apr 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1,029 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (14,730 at the 2021 Census → 17,969 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL33033). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.