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West Mackay has an estimated 6,621 residents, up from 6,536 at the 2021 Census — a change of 85 people, or 1.3%. That puts 1,117 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 analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the suburb of West Mackay has an estimated population of approximately 6,621 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 85 people (1.3%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 6,536 residents. The adjustment is derived from the resident population of 6,617, calculated by AreaSearch following an evaluation of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 10 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This population level translates to a density ratio of 1,116 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with averages observed across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was chiefly driven by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 80.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Moving forward with demographic trends, a population increase just below the median of Australian non-metropolitan areas is expected, with the suburb of West Mackay expected to expand by 452 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting recording a gain of 6.8% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
48 new dwellings have been approved in West Mackay over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That is 1.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, broadly in line with 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's evaluation of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, West Mackay has recorded approximately 9 dwellings obtaining development approval annually, amounting to an estimated 48 homes over the past 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 9 approvals have been logged. With an average of 1.8 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply and demand seem well-balanced, resulting in stable market conditions, although recent data indicates this has adjusted to -1.9 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, pointing to an improved supply-demand balance.
New homes are being constructed at an average value of $244,000—under the regional average—indicating more affordable housing options for buyers. There have also been $115,000 in commercial approvals this financial year, pointing to a predominantly residential focus. In comparison to Rest of Qld, West Mackay exhibits significantly lower construction activity (60.0% below the regional average per person). This restricted new supply generally helps support stronger demand and values for established properties. This activity is likewise below the national average, highlighting the established nature of the area and suggesting potential planning constraints. New development is composed of 56.0% detached houses and 44.0% attached dwellings, indicating an expanding range of medium-density choices that create a mix of opportunities across price brackets, from traditional family housing to more affordable compact alternatives. This represents a significant shift from existing housing patterns (currently 78.0% houses), suggesting declining developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. The location has approximately 886 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market. Population forecasts suggest West Mackay will add 448 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current construction levels persist, housing supply could fall behind population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and supporting 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 49 current infrastructure and development projects close to West Mackay, worth an estimated $2.98 billion. 20 are already under construction and 17 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 13 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Mackay Base Hospital Expansion, Mackay Technology Park, Milton Precinct, and Mackay State Development Area, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Mackay Base Hospital Expansion
A major expansion of Mackay Base Hospital under the Queensland Government Hospital Rescue Plan. The project will deliver 128 additional beds, a new clinical services building, expanded women's health units, and child and adolescent units. Current active works include a temporary 80-space parking facility and the recommissioning of the on-site helipad to improve time-critical patient transfers. A new masterplan for the site is expected to be finalized by mid-2026.
Mackay Airport Redevelopment
A $60 million major redevelopment program transforming key facilities. Includes a $20 million runway overlay, $3 million terminal enhancement with increased capacity, a 190-space car park expansion, and the $32 million Milton Precinct commercial development.
Milton Precinct
Milton Precinct is a staged business, retail and mixed-use service hub being developed on Mackay Airport land holdings between the Mackay CBD and the emerging Bakers Creek community zone. Stage 1 civil works were completed in November 2025 at a cost of around 9.7 million dollars, activating 25,000 square metres of serviced lots with new roads and services. The first tenancies are scheduled to open in 2026, with further development rolling out through 2027 and 2028 and all commercial operators expected to come online over a 10-year period.The precinct will accommodate retail, food and beverage offerings, short-term worker accommodation, health care and other service providers, and light industrial uses. It is forecast to deliver 134.1 million dollars to the local economy in its first 10 years and support around 280 onsite jobs once operational, with new businesses expected to generate 42.5 million dollars in annual output. Milton Precinct sits within a broader 60 million dollar Mackay Airport infrastructure program that also includes a terminal transformation, a major runway overlay and expanded car parking, with the terminal upgrade starting in January 2026. Local family business Vassallo Constructions delivered the Stage 1 civil works.
Mackay State Development Area
907 hectares designated for renewable energy and biofutures industries. Supports regional economic diversification and sustainable aviation fuel production. Leverages Mackay's agricultural strengths for net-zero transition industries. Declared February 2024 with development scheme approved September 2024. The SDA incorporates two distinct areas: Racecourse Mill area (137 hectares) approximately 5km west of Mackay CBD, and Rosella area (770 hectares) located 10km south of Mackay CBD. Designed to become Queensland's home for emerging biocommodity industry.
Mackay Waterfront Priority Development Area (PDA)
A long-term urban transformation project revitalising Mackay's CBD and waterfront across five precincts. Current active works include the Sydney and River Streets intersection upgrade, Bluewater Trail enhancements, and the redevelopment of the 8 River Street site into a food and beverage destination. The project integrates streetscape improvements, public realm upgrades, and heritage preservation to drive private investment.
Mackay Waterfront Place Strategy - City Centre and Riverside Cultural Precinct
Council has adopted the Mackay Waterfront Place Strategy for the City Centre and Riverside precincts. The strategy provides a roadmap for short and long-term placemaking, public realm, cultural activation and waterfront revitalisation actions, including stronger links between the city centre and riverfront, creative lighting, signage, public art, events, evening economy initiatives and support for local businesses. Implementation is the current stage from 2025 onward, with projects and initiatives to be delivered incrementally.
Mackay Public Transport Hub
Concept for an integrated public transport interchange in Mackay combining bus services, taxi facilities, active transport connections and future public transport integration. As of the latest publicly available information, no active construction or funded delivery program has been identified and the proposal remains at the planning level.
Mackay Technology Park
Queensland Government led technology and industrial precinct within the Mackay State Development Area supporting biomanufacturing, renewable energy, sustainable aviation fuel and advanced manufacturing. The Mackay SDA was declared in February 2024 and its Development Scheme was approved in September 2024. Infrastructure planning to activate the precinct is underway, with opportunities centred on the Racecourse Mill and Rosella precincts.
3,619 residents of West Mackay are employed, from a labour force of 3,740. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 67.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% 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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West Mackay has a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of only 3.2%, and 4.5% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 3,619 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.7% below Regional Qld's rate of 3.9%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (67.1% compared to Regional Qld's 64.3%). Based on Census responses, a low 4.5% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, mining, and education & training. The area has particular employment specialization in mining, with an employment share of 2.8 times the regional level. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 1.1% of local workers, below Regional Qld's 4.5%. The ratio of 0.7 workers for each resident, as at the Census, indicates a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, over the 12 months to March 2026, employment increased by 4.5% while labour force increased by 5.7%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.1 percentage points. This contrasts with Regional Qld, where employment rose by 0.1%, the labour force grew by 0.3%, and unemployment rose 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within West Mackay. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to West Mackay's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in West Mackay is $1,696 a week (about $88,000 a year), with median personal income at $838 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,138 a year against an average of $72,695. 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 AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the suburb of West Mackay had a median income among taxpayers of $58,138 with the average level standing at $72,695. This is higher than average nationally and compares to levels of $53,146 and $66,593 across Regional Qld respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $64,742 (median) and $80,953 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in West Mackay cluster around the 52nd percentile nationally.
Distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 32.3% of the community (2,138 individuals), consistent with broader trends across the region showing 31.7% in the same category. After housing, 85.9% of income remains for other expenses and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
West Mackay had 2,423 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 2% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,595 a month. Rent absorbs 18.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within West Mackay, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 77.8% houses and 22.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within West Mackay was slightly lagging that of Regional Qld, at 30.4%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (34.1%) or rented (35.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Regional Qld average at $1,595, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $320, compared to Regional Qld's $1,655 and $345.
Nationally, West Mackay's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
West Mackay counted 2,423 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households dominate at 63.0% of all households, comprising 25.3% couples with children, 26.7% couples without children, and 10.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 37.0%, with lone person households at 32.7% and group households comprising 4.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.8% of adults in West Mackay hold a university qualification, including 16.0% with a bachelor degree and 3.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.0% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,706 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,008 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational qualifications in West Mackay trail regional benchmarks, with 20.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 30.4% in Australia. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 16.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (8.7%) and certificates (31.0%). Educational participation is notably high, with 28.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.1% in primary education, 8.3% in secondary education, and 4.6% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in West Mackay reaches 19 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 240 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 analysis reveals 19 active transport stops operating within West Mackay comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 4 individual routes, collectively providing 240 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 243 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 91%, with 4% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling. A relatively low 4.5% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions). Service frequency averages 34 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 12 weekly trips per individual stop.
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66.0% of residents in West Mackay report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 75% of areas nationally. 9.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.8 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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West Mackay faces significant health challenges, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts , and the rate of private health cover found to be very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~3,708 people). This compares to 52.5% across Regional Qld. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 8.4 and 8.4% of residents, respectively, while 66.0% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 20.0% of residents aged 65 and over (1,324 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, though ranking lower nationally than the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
West Mackay is largely Australian-born, at 84.2% of residents, with 10.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.1%) and Australian (27.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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West Mackay was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 84.5% of its population being citizens, 84.2% born in Australia, and 89.7% speaking English only at home. The main religion in West Mackay was found to be Christianity, which makes up 63.9% of people in West Mackay. This compares to 52.2% across Regional Qld. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in West Mackay are English, comprising 28.1% of the population, Australian, comprising 27.5% of the population, and Irish, comprising 8.8% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Maltese is notably overrepresented at 3.1% of West Mackay (vs 0.4% regionally), Filipino at 3.6% (vs 0.9%) and German at 4.1% (vs 4.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of West Mackay is 42. 26.3% 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 42-year median age in West Mackay is close to Regional Qld's average of 41 similarly well above the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Regional Qld average, the 25 - 34 cohort is notably over-represented (14.1% locally), while 5 - 14 year-olds are under-represented (10.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 12.0% to 14.1% of the population, while the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 9.7% to 11.0%. Conversely, the 85+ cohort has declined from 5.3% to 3.4% and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 13.2% to 12.0%.
Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for West Mackay. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to see notable expansion, expanding by 184 people (20%) from 933 to 1,118. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for West Mackay
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 May 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 — 10 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,536 at the 2021 Census → 6,621 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 (SAL33038). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.