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Wilston has an estimated 4,257 residents, up from 4,110 at the 2021 Census — a change of 147 people, or 3.6%. That puts 2,956 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 Wilston's population is estimated at around 4,257 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 147 people (3.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,110 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 4,252, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 8 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,956 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 64.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. Projections for each SA2 area from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch. For SA2 regions lacking this information, or for any period past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government published in 2023 and grounded in 2021 statistics are substituted. Because these state-level forecasts do not segment by age bracket, AreaSearch distributes growth across age cohorts using the proportions from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which are based on 2022 data. Demographic trends indicate that the suburb of Wilston will experience a population gain slightly below the national median for statistical regions, with aggregated SA2 projections estimating an increase of 327 persons by 2041, representing a total rise of 7.6% over the 16 years.
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28 new dwellings have been approved in Wilston over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 1.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 10, 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's evaluation of ABS building approval statistics distributed from broader statistical divisions, the suburb of Wilston averages approximately 5 dwelling approvals annually, with roughly 28 residential properties authorized over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 10 approvals recorded so far during FY-26. Over the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, every finished dwelling was accompanied by a gain of 2.6 new residents, pointing to healthy demand that underpins local property values. Newly approved dwellings carry a mean estimated construction cost of $1,362,000, which indicates that developers are focusing on higher-end builds in the premium segment.
Commercial development approvals reached $55,000 this financial year, reinforcing the highly residential nature of local building activity. In comparison to the broader Greater Brisbane region, the level of development activity in the suburb of Wilston is extremely low, sitting 81.0% below the metropolitan per capita average. This limited addition of new housing stock generally helps support demand and maintain prices for established properties. This volume of construction is also lower than the national benchmark, indicating a mature market and highlighting potential land or planning constraints. The mix of new residential projects consists of 83.0% detached homes and 17.0% medium to high-density buildings, preserving a suburban landscape filled with family residences designed for households needing extra space. With approximately 652 residents for every single approved dwelling, the suburb of Wilston demonstrates the characteristics of a highly established market. Long-term demographic forecasts show that the suburb of Wilston will add 322 inhabitants by 2041, calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures. Given the current pace of construction approvals, the addition of new housing may not keep up with this population increase, which could intensify competition among buyers and help drive property prices upward.
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 81 current infrastructure and development projects close to Wilston, worth an estimated $56.4 billion. 14 are already under construction and 19 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and development initiatives are key drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has identified 4 key projects that are expected to influence the local area. The most relevant projects include the Brisbane Stadium redevelopment at Victoria Park, the construction of the Queensland Cancer Centre, the Brisbane 2032 Games Venue Infrastructure Program, and the Zaria Residences project in Kelvin Grove.
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Herston Quarter Redevelopment
A $1.1 billion health-focused mixed-use precinct transforming the former Royal Childrens Hospital site. The project integrates the STARS public hospital, a heritage-listed core featuring restored student housing (Lady Lamington Towers), and the Spanish Steps public realm. Ongoing construction includes the Herston Private Hospital and Specialist Suites, alongside planned aged care, retirement living, and up to 695 residential dwellings to create a world-class health and innovation hub.
Lutwyche Market Central - Internal Reconfiguration and Tenancy Expansion
This project involves the approved internal reconfiguration and extension of the existing Lutwyche Market Central shopping centre. The works focus on creating larger, more efficient retail tenancies and improving customer circulation to accommodate new anchor and mini-major tenants. The centre remains anchored by Coles, Woolworths, and ALDI, with the expansion supporting enhanced community amenity and retail diversity within the established triple-supermarket hub.
Brisbane Stadium (Victoria Park)
A new 63,000-seat oval stadium (expandable to around 70,000 for concerts) to be built into the topography of Victoria Park / Barrambin in inner-north Brisbane. The venue will host the Opening and Closing Ceremonies and athletics for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, then transition to legacy use as the long-term home of the Brisbane Lions (AFL), Brisbane Heat (BBL) and Queensland Bulls (cricket), with a field of play matched to the MCG. The principal architect team of COX, Hassell and Azusa Sekkei was appointed in early 2026 with a design concept inspired by the traditional Queenslander, featuring a floating roof form and bridge connectivity, sitting the stadium bowl in a natural amphitheatre between two ridges.The stadium forms part of an integrated precinct alongside the new National Aquatic Centre and is being delivered by the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) under the 7.1 billion dollar Games Venues Infrastructure Program jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments. Borehole drilling commenced at the site in October 2025, early site preparations are scheduled to begin from 1 June 2026, with early works later in 2026 and major construction commencing in 2027 ahead of completion in 2031.
The Albion - Hudson Road Mixed-Use Development
A major transit-oriented mixed-use development on the former Albion Flour Mill site. The project features two residential towers of 18 to 20 storeys containing 456 build-to-rent apartments. The ground level includes 4,228 sqm of retail space, anchored by a full-line Woolworths supermarket, BWS, and specialty retail tenancies. Key features include an elevated subtropical urban commons and a pedestrian overbridge providing direct access to the adjacent Albion Train Station.
Bowen Bridge Road Upgrade
Road infrastructure upgrade on Bowen Bridge Road, Bowen Hills, to support increased traffic generated by the Cross River Rail project and surrounding urban developments. Works include intersection improvements, new pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, enhanced public transport integration, and improved connectivity between Bowen Hills, Fortitude Valley, and the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital precinct. The project is being delivered in coordination with Cross River Rail's Exhibition station and Northern Tunnel Portal works, with construction activity in the Bowen Bridge Road corridor continuing through 2025.
Queensland Cancer Centre
The Queensland Cancer Centre (QCC) is a 150-bed comprehensive facility located within the Herston Health Precinct. Under the 2025 Hospital Rescue Plan, the project was rescoped following an independent review that identified significant budget and planning gaps in the previous Capacity Expansion Program. The revised project will serve as a statewide hub for advanced cancer treatments, including Queensland's first proton beam therapy, cellular therapy, and nuclear theranostics. While construction was initially slated for 2025, the project is currently undergoing refreshed planning and staged execution to ensure clinical needs and financial viability are met.
Stafford City Shopping Centre Redevelopment
A significant 150 million AUD plus redevelopment of Stafford City Shopping Centre. The project involves a major expansion including a new full-line Coles supermarket, an upgraded and expanded Aldi, and a suite of new specialty retail tenancies. The plan features a refurbished dining and entertainment precinct to integrate with the Kedron Brook area, alongside comprehensive site access and parking improvements to support the Transforming Stafford precinct vision.
193-195 Lutwyche Road Residential Development
A dual-tower residential-led development featuring 212 apartments across two 13-storey buildings. The project includes a two-level luxury car showroom (1,300sqm), 326 car parking spaces, and extensive communal amenities such as a rooftop pool deck and BBQ areas. The design by Ellivo Architects adheres to 'Buildings that Breathe' guidelines with subtropical landscaping.
2,696 residents of Wilston are employed, from a labour force of 2,777. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 78.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,672, about 86% 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 workforce living in the suburb of Wilston is characterized by high levels of education, with a strong contingent of professionals, an unemployment rate of only 2.9%, and an annual job growth rate of 1.5% as calculated from AreaSearch's aggregated statistical area statistics. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,696, and the local unemployment rate sat 1.4% below the 4.3% recorded for Greater Brisbane. Furthermore, the participation rate of 78.9% is considerably higher than the metropolitan average of 70.4%. Census records show that a substantial 32.7% of working residents operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The local workforce is especially concentrated in professional & technical fields, with employment shares reaching 2.0 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, manufacturing is underrepresented, making up only 2.5% of local employment compared to 6.4% across the broader region. Comparing the number of working residents against those employed locally suggests that this predominantly residential district provides few jobs within its own boundaries. Based on AreaSearch's compiled SALM and ABS data for surrounding statistical zones, the year ending March 2026 saw employment expand by 1.5% while the labor force grew by 2.3%, leading to an increase in the unemployment rate of 0.7 percentage points. Over the same period, Greater Brisbane recorded a 3.2% rise in employment and a 3.4% rise in the labor force, with its unemployment rate edging up by 0.1 percentage points. Future labor demand in the suburb of Wilston can be assessed using national employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five-year and ten-year national projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Across the nation, total employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates of expansion vary by industry. Projecting these sector-specific trends onto the local occupational profile suggests employment for residents could increase by 7.7% over five years and 15.4% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for localized population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Wilston is $2,971 a week (about $154,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,258 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $73,220 a year against an average of $110,181. The average runs 50% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest postcode-level ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the suburb of Wilston records exceptionally high incomes compared to the national average, with a median income of $73,220 and a mean income of $110,181. These figures are significantly higher than the Greater Brisbane median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Adjusting these values for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $81,538 for the median and $122,698 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census confirms that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Wilston rank in the 93rd to 96th percentiles nationally.
A weekly income of $4000+ is received by 38.3% of the community, representing 1,630 residents, which differs from the metropolitan area where the most common bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 33.3% of individuals. Additionally, 49.6% of residents earn more than $3,000 per week, reflecting a prosperous population that supports local retail and business. After paying for housing, residents keep 87.9% of their earnings, indicating substantial disposable income, and the area is positioned in the 10th decile of the SEIFA index for economic advantage.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wilston had 1,485 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 70% detached houses and 21% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $405 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,700 a month, a total housing cost higher than 84% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 13.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.0%. 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, the residential landscape in the suburb of Wilston consisted of 70.3% freestanding houses and 29.7% alternative housing styles including townhouses and apartments, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings across metropolitan Brisbane. The rate of outright home ownership stood at 30.4%, which is higher than the Brisbane metro benchmark, while mortgaged properties accounted for 35.2% and rented properties made up 34.4% of local dwellings. The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,700 was substantially higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, and the median weekly rent was $405 compared to the metropolitan median of $380.
On a national level, mortgage costs exceed the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rental payments are higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wilston counted 1,485 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise the majority of households at 71.2%, which is made up of couples with children at 38.1%, couples without children at 23.4%, and single-parent homes at 8.2%. The remaining 28.8% consists of non-family households, with single-person households representing 23.1% and group shared housing making up 5.9%. The median household size stands at 2.7 people, which is slightly larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
53.9% of adults in Wilston hold a university qualification, including 35.5% with a bachelor degree and 13.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 11.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 543 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,166 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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Residents in the suburb of Wilston demonstrate high levels of educational attainment, with 53.9% of those aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% nationwide. This high concentration of tertiary education positions the community well for professional and technical roles. Among residents with higher qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 35.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 13.1% and graduate diplomas at 5.3%. Vocational qualifications are held by 19.9% of residents aged 15 and over, comprising 8.8% with advanced diplomas and 11.1% with certificates.
A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 32.9% of residents currently enrolled in an educational institution. This group includes 9.9% attending secondary school, 9.5% in primary school, and 9.3% undertaking tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Wilston reaches 27 stops on 24 routes, timetabled for about 2,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. 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 services in the suburb of Wilston include 27 active stops, comprising both train stations and bus stops. These locations are serviced by 24 separate routes, which together accommodate 2,601 weekly passenger journeys. Transport accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 149 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential character of the area, the majority of commuters travel outside the suburb, with private vehicles being the primary mode of travel for 72% of residents, followed by 13% using trains and 6% walking to work. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.4 cars per household.
A high proportion of residents, 32.7%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic conditions. Daily transit services average 371 trips across all active routes, which translates to roughly 96 weekly services per transit stop.
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75.8% of residents in Wilston report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 75% of areas nationally. 3.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 70.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators show positive outcomes across the suburb of Wilston, according to AreaSearch data on mortality and long-term health conditions. Younger age brackets exhibit extremely low rates of common illnesses, and private health insurance coverage is high, encompassing roughly 71% of the population, which equals 3,016 people. In comparison, private health cover rates stand at 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and 55.7% nationally. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most prevalent health issues among residents, affecting 8.3% and 6.4% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 75.8% of individuals reported having no chronic medical conditions, which is higher than the 69.2% average across Greater Brisbane.
The working-age cohort is particularly healthy, showing low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older make up 12.8% of the community, representing 544 people, which is lower than the 15.1% average for Greater Brisbane. Senior residents experience favorable health outcomes overall, though their health status ranks lower nationally than that of the younger local demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Wilston is largely Australian-born, at 80.0% of residents, with 10.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.7%) and Australian (23.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in the suburb of Wilston is similar to the metropolitan average, with 80.0% of residents born in Australia, 90.9% holding citizenship, and 89.4% speaking only English at home. The main religious affiliation is Christianity, accounting for 51.8% of the population. The most distinct religious variance is seen in Judaism, which represents 0.1% of the population, matching the 0.1% average for Greater Brisbane. The primary parental ancestries represented among residents in the suburb of Wilston are English at 28.7%, Australian at 23.1%, and Irish at 13.9%, with the Irish proportion being significantly higher than the regional average of 8.2%.
Other notable ethnic ancestries include Welsh at 0.7% of the population compared to 0.5% regionally, Polish at 0.9% compared to 0.5% regionally, and Scottish at 8.9% compared to 7.4% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wilston is 38. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 26.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 38, the suburb of Wilston is slightly older than the Greater Brisbane median of 36, though it matches the national median of 38 years. The 45 - 54 age bracket is well represented at 15.6% compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25 - 34 cohort has a lower share at 12.0%. Since 2021, the 55 to 64 age group grew from 11.7% to 13.7% of the population, and the 75 to 84 bracket increased from 2.8% to 4.8%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 age group decreased from 13.4% to 12.0%, and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 16.8% to 15.6%.
Demographic forecasts for 2041 point to shifts in the age structure of the suburb of Wilston. The 75 to 84 cohort will see the most significant growth, rising by 62% or 127 people to reach 332 individuals, up from 204. This aging trend is prominent, with residents aged 65 and older accounting for 59% of the projected growth, while the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wilston
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 — 8 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,110 at the 2021 Census → 4,257 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 (SAL33089). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.