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West Gladstone has an estimated 5,199 residents, up from 4,844 at the 2021 Census — a change of 355 people, or 7.3%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 59.0% of that increase. That puts 733 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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Based on demographic evaluations of ABS records for the surrounding region, combined with post-Census address validation conducted by AreaSearch, the suburb of West Gladstone has an estimated population of 5,199 as of May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 355 residents (7.3%) compared to the 2021 Census, which registered 4,844 citizens. This adjustment is derived from the resident population of 5,166 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, alongside 18 validated new addresses added since the Census. The suburb's population density stands at 733 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks across AreaSearch locations.
The 7.3% post-census growth rate is within 0.1 percentage points of the broader SA4 region (7.4%), indicating competitive regional performance. This demographic expansion was primarily fueled by overseas arrivals, which accounted for approximately 59.0% of the total growth, though natural increase and interstate relocations also registered positive contributions. Projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as a baseline) are applied to each SA2 region. For SA2 territories lacking this coverage, or for periods past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (utilising 2021 data) are substituted. Because these state-level projections lack age breakdown details, AreaSearch distributes growth across age cohorts using weightings from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 data). Looking ahead, the suburb of West Gladstone is projected to experience population expansion slightly below the median for non-metropolitan locations, with cumulative SA2 forecasts pointing to an increase of 501 residents by 2041, representing a total gain of 9.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
47 new dwellings have been approved in West Gladstone over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That places the area in the 57th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. 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 building approvals distributed from statistical boundaries show that the suburb of West Gladstone average approximately 9 dwelling approvals per year, cumulative to 47 residential approvals over the preceding 5 financial years. Throughout FY-26, no approvals have been documented. With an average of 7.5 new residents arriving for every home constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, residential construction is failing to match demand, which typically intensifies buyer rivalry and elevates prices, with new residences averaging $407,000 in construction costs. Additionally, commercial projects valued at $22.3 million received approvals during this financial year, indicating a moderate scale of non-residential investment.
In comparison to the Rest of Qld, the suburb of West Gladstone generates approximately 57% of the building activity per capita, ranking in the 47th percentile nationally, which restricts options for buyers and bolsters demand for existing properties, even though construction pace has picked up of late. This rate also sits below the national benchmark, indicating a mature market and potential development constraints. Recent housing additions consist of 17.0% stand-alone houses and 83.0% townhouses or multi-unit dwellings. This orientation toward denser housing options offers more economical entry prices, appealing to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This marks a major shift from the established housing stock (currently 75.0% houses), driven by a scarcity of development sites and changing lifestyle and affordability needs. The ratio of 355 residents for every approved dwelling highlights a quiet, low-intensity development climate. Long-term projections indicate the suburb of West Gladstone will add 468 citizens by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Should current construction rates persist, the supply of housing may fall short of population needs, which could escalate homebuyer competition and support heightened price growth.
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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside West Gladstone, worth an estimated $95 million. A further 14 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $13.4 billion. 6 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, communities and energy. 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 works, and planning updates are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 10 developments expected to influence the local area. Principal projects include the HPA First Project Stage 2, the Hughes Road Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), the West Gladstone Social Homes initiative, and the Gladstone Project, with the following details focusing on those of highest relevance.
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West Gladstone Social Homes
Construction of 13 new social homes in West Gladstone designed for single people, couples, young people, people with disability, and seniors. Six homes are being built to Platinum and Gold level accessibility standards as per Social Housing Design Guidelines. The development replaces two older social homes, maximizing land use to deliver more homes for people in need. Part of the Queensland Government's Homes for Queenslanders plan to deliver one million more homes, including 53,500 social homes.
Gladstone Project
Powerlink Queensland's Gladstone Project is a critical multi-stage transmission network reinforcement program to ensure electricity reliability and security as the Gladstone Power Station prepares for anticipated closure. The project supports industrial decarbonisation and the integration of renewables in the Central Queensland area. Stage 1 involves the Calvale to Calliope River 275kV transmission line and substation expansions. Stage 2 includes the Bouldercombe to Larcom Creek line and the proposed new Gladstone West Substation. The Final Assessment Report was submitted in June 2025, with Stage 1 main construction works expected to commence in mid-2026 pending formal approvals.
Hughes Road Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
A proposed 200MW/800MWh lithium-ion battery energy storage system designed to enhance grid stability and support renewable energy integration. The project is located near the existing Wurdong Substation. Construction is anticipated to commence in early 2028, with operations expected to commence in 2029.
Brookview Estate
Brookview Estate is a resort style master planned residential community in Glen Eden, Gladstone. Originally developed by Latitude Development Group as a gated community title estate, the project was planned for around 250 freehold home sites with staged land releases around a private residents club featuring pools, gym, function room, barbecue areas, playgrounds, landscaped parklands, walkways and cycleways. The original developer entered external administration and the balance of the estate land and recreation centre were sold to new owners from 2017 onward, but the subdivision, roads and lifestyle facilities are now in place and the area has matured into an established suburban neighbourhood with most lots built out and only infill housing occurring on remaining vacant sites.
Clinton Industrial Estate
Economic Development Queensland is constructing the Byelle Precinct at Clinton Industrial Estate, delivering 27 fully serviced medium-impact industrial lots ranging from about 4,000 sqm to 10,000 sqm. Civil works including roads, kerbing, services, lighting and landscaping are progressing, with land release expected in late 2026. The precinct is intended to support manufacturing, freight, logistics and advanced industry close to the Port of Gladstone.
Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal (WICET)
Privately funded coal export terminal at Golding Point within the Port of Gladstone. Stage 1 delivers 27 Mtpa capacity via rail receival, a 5.6 km covered overland conveyor to stockyards, and an offshore wharf ~2 km from shore with a single berth and shiploader. Terminal aligns with Queensland Ports Strategy and can expand on the existing site when demand supports it. Owned by Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal Pty Ltd (industry consortium).
HPA First Project Stage 2
Stage 2 of the HPA First Project is a full-scale commercial refinery producing over 10,000 tonnes per annum of high-purity alumina and related products. Utilizing a proprietary solvent extraction purification process operating on 100 percent renewable energy, construction is actively progressing with the installation of large-scale extraction tanks and mechanical piping.
Riverstone Rise
Gladstone first truly masterplanned community spanning 496 hectares along the Boyne River. The development includes 2,900 homes for over 7,500 residents, educational facilities including a primary school and childcare centre, retail and commercial town centre precinct, medical centre, and community facilities. It features 26 percent dedicated open space with 182 hectares of reserves, parks, and walking trails integrated with 4.2 kilometres of Boyne River frontage. Construction is active with the Corimba and Lilyvale Stage 4A releases progressing through 2026.
2,548 residents of West Gladstone are employed, from a labour force of 2,736. Unemployment sits at 6.9%, with participation at 63.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of West Gladstone features a balanced workforce distributed across professional and industrial occupations, with a notable presence of manufacturing and industrial roles, and an unemployment rate of 6.9% according to statistical area aggregations by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,548, while the unemployment rate was 3.0% higher than the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, and participation rates closely matched the Regional Qld average of 64.3%. Census returns indicated that a modest 4.4% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic containment measures.
The primary employment fields for residents are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and construction. The community exhibits a strong concentration in manufacturing, employing workers at 2.1 times the regional average rate. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.1% of the workforce, compared to 4.5% across Regional Qld. The Census recorded a ratio of 0.6 local jobs for every resident, pointing to a higher-than-average availability of local employment. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics across broader statistical areas shows that over the 12-month period, the total workforce contracted by 5.0% and employment fell by 1.4%, which led to a 3.5 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. This diverges from Regional Qld, where employment expanded by 0.1%, the workforce grew by 0.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide context for potential future employment trends in the suburb of West Gladstone. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary by industry. Projecting these industry trends onto the occupational profile of the suburb of West Gladstone indicates local employment expansion of 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years (this represents a direct weighted extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in West Gladstone is $1,324 a week (about $69,000 a year), with median personal income at $698 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,149 a year against an average of $64,463. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on postcode-level ATO statistics from the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of West Gladstone recorded a median income of $52,149 and an average income of $64,463. These figures sit below the national benchmarks, and compare with $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average) across Regional Qld. Accounting for a Wage Price Index expansion of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimated values would stand at approximately $58,073 for the median and $71,786 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reports that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of West Gladstone place between the 21st and 28th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution figures show that 30.2% of the population (1,570 residents) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, similar to the regional proportion of 31.7%. After meeting housing costs, residents retain 85.7% of their income, which sits at the 24th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
West Gladstone had 2,058 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 75% detached houses and 20% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 46% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $230 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 17.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential property types in the suburb of West Gladstone at the time of the latest Census consisted of 74.9% separate houses and 25.1% multi-unit or semi-detached dwellings, compared to 76.4% separate houses and 23.6% alternative dwellings in Regional Qld. The rate of home ownership in the suburb of West Gladstone stood at 26.4%, behind the Regional Qld average, with the remaining properties occupied under a mortgage (28.1%) or rented (45.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,300, which is below the Regional Qld average, while the median weekly rent was $230, compared to regional averages of $1,655 and $345 respectively.
Compared to national benchmarks, mortgage payments in the suburb of West Gladstone are well below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are significantly lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
West Gladstone counted 2,058 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,209 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 88% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 36% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 58.7% of all households in the area, consisting of couples with children at 19.6%, couples without children at 23.6%, and single parent households at 14.1%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 41.3%, with lone person households representing 36.4% and group housing making up 4.6%. The median household occupancy of 2.2 residents is lower than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.5% of adults in West Gladstone hold a university qualification, including 12.3% with a bachelor degree and 2.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 77% of areas nationally. A further 33.5% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,818 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 962 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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The suburb of West Gladstone displays lower rates of tertiary education, with university graduation rates at 16.5% compared to the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are held by 12.3% of the population, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational and technical qualifications are common, with 40.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a credential, consisting of advanced diplomas at 6.6% and certificates at 33.5%. Student representation is high in the community, with 26.4% of the population enrolled in an educational program. This comprises 9.7% attending primary schools, 8.5% in secondary education, and 2.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in West Gladstone reaches 26 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 590 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 services in the suburb of West Gladstone include 26 active transit stops, which consist of bus connections. These locations are serviced by 8 distinct routes, delivering a combined 585 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is rated favorably, with residents living an average of 230 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the area's residential profile, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private vehicles being the primary mode of travel at 88%, and 6% of commuters walking. Vehicle ownership averages 1.1 cars per household, below the regional norm.
A minor 4.4% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions. Transit services average 83 runs per day across the network, translating to approximately 22 weekly runs for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.9% of residents in West Gladstone report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 80% of areas nationally. 7.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.8% 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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Health indicators point to challenges in the suburb of West Gladstone, based on mortality and chronic illness data evaluated by AreaSearch, with medical conditions prominent in both younger and older cohorts, while private health insurance coverage is slightly above the average SA2 region level at approximately 53% of the population (~2,742 residents). The most prevalent health issues recorded were mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 10.1% and 8.1% of the population respectively, while 65.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Chronic condition rates are elevated among the working-age population.
Residents aged 65 and over constitute 18.0% of the population (935 individuals), which is below the Regional Qld benchmark of 20.4%, with national comparative standings for health issues being higher than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
West Gladstone is largely Australian-born, at 83.3% of residents, with 8.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (28.5%) and English (28.4%). 5.2% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of West Gladstone has lower levels of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 87.1% of the population, 83.3% of residents born in Australia, and 91.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, representing 45.9% of the community. Judaism shows the most pronounced relative overrepresentation, accounting for 0.1% of the population, which matches the 0.1% level recorded across Regional Qld. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in the suburb of West Gladstone are Australian at 28.5%, English at 28.4%, and Irish at 8.1%.
Divergences from regional trends are present in other ancestries, with Russian heritage recorded at 0.6% (compared to 0.2% regionally), Australian Aboriginal at 5.2% (compared to 3.9%), and German at 4.9% (compared to 4.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of West Gladstone is 40. 27.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in the suburb of West Gladstone is 40, which is close to the Regional Qld average of 41 and slightly higher than the national median of 38. The 15 - 24 age bracket is well represented at 13.8% compared to Regional Qld, while the 5 - 14 cohort is less common at 11.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has expanded from 12.4% to 13.8% of the population. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 13.3% to 11.8%, and the 5 to 14 group fell from 12.2% to 11.1%.
Demographic projections suggest the suburb of West Gladstone's age structure will shift by 2041, led by the 25 to 34 age bracket which is expected to grow by 23% (158 people), rising from 701 to 860. Conversely, population declines are forecast for the 5 to 14 and 55 to 64 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for West Gladstone
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 | Nov 2025 9 months ago all 2 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 Nov 2025. | ||
| 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 — 18 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,844 at the 2021 Census → 5,199 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 (SAL33035). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.