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White Rock (Cairns - Qld) has an estimated 5,203 residents, up from 4,918 at the 2021 Census — a change of 285 people, or 5.8%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 52.0% of that increase. That puts 546 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Following an examination of ABS demographic data updates for the wider region alongside newly verified addresses from AreaSearch since the Census, the resident count for the suburb of White Rock (Cairns - Qld) is calculated to be approximately 5,203 in May 2026. This represents an addition of 285 people (5.8%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a total of 4,918 people. This shift is derived from a resident headcount of 5,198 estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 43 validated new addresses confirmed post-census.
Such a population size translates to a density of 546 persons per square kilometer, which indicates ample space per inhabitant and scope for future expansion. The 5.8% post-census growth rate for the suburb of White Rock (Cairns - Qld) trail the broader SA3 region (6.9%) by 1.1 percentage points, indicating competitive local growth drivers. Net growth in the locality was primarily underpinned by overseas arrivals, which accounted for roughly 52.0% of the population expansion, although natural increase and interstate relocations also registered positive contributions. Projections published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline by the ABS and Geoscience Australia are applied to each SA2 region. For locations lacking this coverage, or for periods past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 utilizing 2021 data are used. Because these state-level forecasts do not supply specific age splits, AreaSearch redistributes growth across age groups using ratios from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 figures. Based on these anticipated demographic transitions, a substantial rise in residents is expected for this top-tier regional Australian location, with consolidated SA2 data indicating the area will expand by 1,225 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 23.4% over the 16 years.
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120 new dwellings have been approved in White Rock (Cairns - Qld) over the past five years, an average of 24 a year. That places the area in the 51st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 29 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 52% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 58, 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of local building approvals compiled from regional statistics, White Rock has averaged approximately 24 dwellings approved annually, amounting to an estimated 120 residential builds over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 54 approvals registered. With an average of 2.2 people entering the local population for each completed dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, residential demand remains solid and continues to bolster property values, with new construction showing an average building cost of $403,000. In addition, commercial approvals valued at $635,000 have been logged during the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality.
Compared against the Rest of Qld average, building activity in White Rock is slightly elevated, running 35.0% above the regional per capita benchmark over the 5 year period, which maintains choice for buyers while supporting current asset values, even though construction pace has slowed lately. The composition of new approvals consists of 52.0% standalone houses and 48.0% medium-to-high density options, showing an increasing share of semi-detached and multi-unit alternatives that diversify price points from standard houses to smaller, lower-cost options. This marks a clear shift from the existing housing stock, where houses comprise 74.0% of properties, pointing to a diminishing supply of vacant land, changing consumer preferences, and a growing demand for varied housing choices. The ratio of roughly 273 people per approved dwelling reflects a low density area. Demographic forecasts suggest the suburb of White Rock (Cairns - Qld) will add 1,220 residents by 2041, starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. If building rates remain at current levels, housing supply could fall behind population expansion, potentially sparking stronger buyer rivalry and bolstering prices.
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Development applications around White Rock (Cairns - Qld)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside White Rock (Cairns - Qld), worth an estimated $1.11 billion. A further 81 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10.6 billion. 18 are already under construction and 36 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and environmental & disaster management. 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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Locality performance is heavily shaped by developments in regional infrastructure, major works, and urban planning. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 13 projects expected to influence the local area. Key initiatives include the Cairns Community and Multicultural Centre, the Woree Social and Affordable Housing Precinct, upgrades to the Cairns Bruce Highway, and the Kowinka Village retail, office, and medical hub, with details provided below on the most relevant schemes.
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Cairns Community and Multicultural Centre
Cairns Regional Council is progressing a community and multicultural centre at Tiffany Street, White Rock to provide social facilities, outreach services and inclusive meeting space for White Rock and Cairns multicultural communities. The planned centre includes a commercial kitchen, multipurpose rooms for up to 200 people, small meeting rooms, service-provider space, foyer and reception, and covered outdoor areas. As of late 2025, the capital project was in preliminary design, with Council awarding the proposed five-year lease and operation contract to Centacare Far North Queensland, subject to final trustee lease arrangements.
Woree Social and Affordable Housing Precinct
Queensland's largest social and affordable housing precinct, delivering 490 modern, energy-efficient apartments specifically for seniors over 55 and people living with disability. The project utilizes innovative modular construction, with 1,008 volumetric timber modules being delivered to the site. The precinct features four distinct three-storey villages with landscaped gardens, community facilities, and onsite support services managed by Community Housing Limited. It is located near the Woree Aquatic Centre and local transit routes.
Kowinka Village - Retail, Office and Medical Complex
Kowinka Village is a recently completed ground-floor commercial complex on the corner of Kowinka Street and Skull Road in White Rock. The project provides retail, office, medical, food and beverage and service business tenancies from 73 to 262 sqm on a 3000 sqm site, with 33 onsite customer parking spaces, high visibility from the Bruce Highway, fit-out options and a turnkey cafe opportunity. It is positioned near Trinity Links Resort, Cairns Golf Club, schools and Woree Business Park, and is marketed as servicing more than 27000 residents in nearby suburbs.
Cairns Bruce Highway Upgrade
Long-term upgrade program for the Bruce Highway between Wrights Creek and Draper Street in Cairns. Stage 1 (Sheehy Road to Kate Street, $150M) completed 2014; Stage 2 (Robert Road to Foster Road, $58M) completed 2017; Stage 4 (Kate Street to Aumuller Street) completed 2021; Stage 3 (Edmonton to Gordonvale) completed December 2023. Stage 5 (Foster Road grade-separated intersection upgrade) is currently in planning with $225 million committed on an 80:20 Australian/Queensland Government basis. AECOM Australia is engaged as planning consultant.The upgrade will improve traffic flow, safety, and ease congestion at the Foster Road intersection. A Stage 6 Earlville Bypass is also under preliminary investigation.
Cairns Gateway Estate (Riverstone Road North)
A 13.9 hectare mixed-use master planned development at the southern gateway to Cairns, now marketed as Cairns Gateway Estate. The site sits at the intersection of the Bruce Highway A1 and Riverstone Road (Gillies Highway), with 474m of highway frontage. Approved as an 11-lot subdivision across three precincts: Transport Oriented Service Activity (Precinct 1), Industry and Service Activity (Precincts 2A & 2B), and Community and Accommodation Activity (Precinct 3). Stage 1 civil works are complete with 9 of 11 lots sold, including Pearl Mobil Service Station, Hungry Jacks, Banjo Bakery, and Grace Removals.Stage 2 civil works are planned for June 2026. The development will provide the first fuel stop between Innisfail and Cairns over a 90 km stretch.
Bayview Heights to White Rock Underground Cable Project
Essential maintenance and refurbishment of 2.7km of 275kV underground high voltage transmission cables installed in 1997. The project addresses critical infrastructure risks through the removal of approximately 400 high-risk trees and the refurbishment of cable joint bays. Significant community enhancements include the installation of park benches, water bubblers with dog bowls, and shade structures along the Crowley Creek walking path. As of 2026, core transmission works are complete, and the project is in the extended maintenance phase for the establishment of 24,000 new compatible plants, with final completion expected in 2027.
Bayview Heights Reservoir Refurbishment
Remediation works are ongoing at the Bayview Heights water reservoir as part of a critical package to extend the service life of nine reservoirs across the Cairns region. Following an unsuccessful re-lining attempt in 2024 due to deteriorated roof conditions, the reservoir remains offline through the 2025-26 wet season. Current plans involve removing the roof in the 2026 dry season to restore serviceability. The project is vital for maintaining network pressure and water security, particularly during peak demand and extreme weather events which recently triggered Level 4 water restrictions in March 2026.
NQ Petro Service Station and Convenience Store
Development of a 24-hour service station and convenience store on a 3,761 sqm site at the former Woree drive-in theatre. The project includes fuel dispensers under a canopy, a retail building featuring a food and drink outlet, and two mixed-use tenancies. The site is strategically positioned to serve the adjacent 490-unit social housing precinct and handles high traffic volume from the Bruce Highway.
2,319 residents of White Rock (Cairns - Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 2,535. Unemployment sits at 8.5%, with participation at 61.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,247, about 82% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce displays a balanced mix of professional and manual occupations alongside a strong presence of essential services, with an unemployment rate of 8.5% according to AreaSearch regional data aggregates. In March 2026, there were 2,319 employed residents, while the unemployment rate was 4.6% higher than the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, showing potential for improvement, and workforce participation sat slightly low at 61.1% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a modest 9.7% of the workforce worked from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic lockdowns.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food services. Retail trade shows a high concentration locally, with its share of employment reaching 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented, employing just 0.7% of the workforce in contrast to 4.5% across Regional Qld. Comparing Census employment statistics to the resident population suggest local job opportunities are relatively scarce. Based on AreaSearch analytics of SALM and ABS statistics for the surrounding region, the last 12-month period saw a contraction of 2.0% in the labor force alongside a 5.5% drop in total employment, causing the unemployment rate to climb by 3.4 percentage points. By contrast, Regional Qld experienced an employment increase of 0.1%, a labor force expansion of 0.3%, and a minor rise in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional clues about prospective demand patterns in White Rock. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future employment growth. Although overall Australian employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by industry. Applying these sectoral projections to the occupational profile of White Rock points to a local jobs increase of 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, representing a basic weighting mapping for illustrative purposes that excludes local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in White Rock (Cairns - Qld) is $1,396 a week (about $73,000 a year), with median personal income at $694 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,521 a year against an average of $53,673. 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 the latest postcode-level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, taxpaying residents in the suburb of White Rock (Cairns - Qld) earn a median income of $46,521 and an average income of $53,673. These figures sit below the national benchmarks, and compare with a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593 in Regional Qld. Accounting for a Wage Price Index expansion of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes would be approximately $51,806 (median) and $59,770 (average) in March 2026. The 2021 Census shows household, family, and individual incomes are modest in White Rock, positioning between the 27th and 28th percentiles.
The largest income bracket contains 36.4% of residents (1,893 people) who fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, which resembles regional trends where 31.7% are in this bracket. Housing affordability presents a severe challenge, with residents retaining only 82.4% of their income, placing the area in the 26th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
White Rock (Cairns - Qld) had 1,678 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 74% detached houses and 10% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,343 a month. Rent absorbs 24.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, residential properties in the suburb of White Rock (Cairns - Qld) consisted of 74.2% standalone houses and 25.8% alternative dwellings like apartments, townhouses, and other structures, compared with 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options across Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in White Rock lagged the regional average at 24.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (37.4%) or tenants renting (38.2%). The median monthly mortgage cost in the area was significantly lower than the Regional Qld benchmark at $1,343, while the median weekly rent stood at $340, compared with regional averages of $1,655 and $345 respectively.
On a national level, mortgage outlays in White Rock are well below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
White Rock (Cairns - Qld) counted 1,678 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,775 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 27% 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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Family units constitute the largest household type at 69.1%, consisting of couples with children at 24.6%, couples without children at 25.2%, and single parents at 16.8%. The remaining 30.9% are non-family households, which are dominated by people living alone at 27.1% and group houses at 4.0%. The median household size of 2.6 people is slightly larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.8% of adults in White Rock (Cairns - Qld) hold a university qualification, including 10.4% with a bachelor degree and 1.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 33.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,656 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 966 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment levels show some areas of need, with university graduation rates at 13.8%, well below the national figure of 30.4%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications are most common at 10.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Vocational skills are highly represented, with 43.9% of residents aged 15+ holding practical training credentials, comprising advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 33.4%. Engagement in learning programs is high, with 33.2% of the local population enrolled in formal studies.
This total includes 13.1% attending primary schools, 10.1% in high schools, and 3.1% enrolled in higher education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in White Rock (Cairns - Qld) reaches 18 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 350 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 White Rock (Cairns - Qld) include 18 active bus stops. These stops are served by 2 distinct routes that provide a combined total of 352 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is rated highly, with homes positioned an average of 263 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential layout, most commuters travel out of the area, and cars remain the primary transit mode at 94%. Households average 1.3 vehicles, which is lower than the regional norm. A low 9.7% of residents worked from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic trends.
Transit schedules show an average of 50 runs per day across all local routes, which translates to roughly 19 weekly services at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.2% of residents in White Rock (Cairns - Qld) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 81% of areas nationally. 7.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.5 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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Based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic disease indicators, health outcomes in White Rock present notable challenges, with common ailments affecting both younger and older cohorts, and private medical insurance uptake is low at about 48% of the community (~2,521 people). This compares to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues locally, each affecting 7.8% of the population, while 68.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared with 67.6% across Regional Qld. Health metrics among working-age residents are generally average.
The area has 16.4% of its population aged 65 and over (853 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld average of 20.4%. Health outcomes among older residents present some difficulties, with national performance metrics generally in line with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
White Rock (Cairns - Qld) is largely Australian-born, at 80.3% of residents, with 15.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (23.0%) and English (22.3%). 10.2% 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 White Rock (Cairns - Qld) exhibits elevated cultural diversity, with 19.7% of residents born outside Australia and 15.2% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religious denomination, accounting for 51.6% of the population. The most prominent relative overrepresentation occurs among followers of Judaism, who make up 0.1% of local residents, matching the 0.1% share recorded across Regional Qld. Regarding parental birthplace, the three most common backgrounds in the suburb of White Rock (Cairns - Qld) are Australian ancestry at 23.0%, English ancestry at 22.3% (which is lower than the regional average of 29.6%), and Other backgrounds at 15.4% (which is higher than the regional average of 6.9%).
There are also distinct variations in several ethnic groups, with Australian Aboriginal ancestry comprising 10.2% of the local population compared to 3.9% regionally, New Zealanders at 1.2% compared to 0.9%, and Samoans at 0.5% compared to 0.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of White Rock (Cairns - Qld) is 37. 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 of 37 years in the suburb of White Rock (Cairns - Qld) is lower than the Regional Qld average of 41 and closely matches the national median of 38. Compared to the Regional Qld profile, infants aged 0 - 4 are highly represented at 7.2% of the local population, while the 55 - 64 age bracket is underrepresented at 10.1%. Since the 2021 Census, young people aged 15 to 24 grew from 12.0% to 13.8% of the population, and seniors aged 75 to 84 rose from 5.1% to 6.3%.
Meanwhile, children aged 5 to 14 decreased from 15.0% to 13.4%, and residents aged 65 to 74 dropped from 9.9% to 8.8%. Demographic projections suggest the age distribution in the suburb of White Rock (Cairns - Qld) will transform by 2041, with the 25 to 34 age bracket growing fastest at 42% (adding 294 residents to reach 997) while the 15 to 24 bracket shows a modest rise of 5% (adding 34 residents).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for White Rock (Cairns - 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) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| 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 3 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 43 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,918 at the 2021 Census → 5,203 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 (SAL33062). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.