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Woodridge (Qld) has an estimated 14,129 residents, up from 12,982 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,147 people, or 8.8%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 74.0% of that increase. That puts 3,026 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to investigations of ABS demographic statistics for the surrounding region, combined with fresh locations verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Woodridge (Qld) has a population calculated at approximately 14,129 as of May 2026. This indicates a rise of 1,147 individuals (8.8%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 12,982 individuals. The shift is calculated from the resident population of 14,127, projected by AreaSearch after reviewing the most recent ERP data published by the ABS (June 2025) and a further 18 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This size of population represents a density ratio of 3,025 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quartile of countrywide positions evaluated by AreaSearch. The 8.8% growth in the suburb of Woodridge (Qld) since the 2021 census was higher than the SA3 region (6.7%), making it a growth leader in the vicinity. Demographic expansion for the locality was mainly pushed by overseas migration, which made up roughly 74.0% of total population increases over recent times. AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 territory, published in 2024 with 2022 as the anchor year. For SA2 territories without this information, and for years after 2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, published in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are used. These state forecasts do not contain age group details; therefore when applied, AreaSearch uses proportional growth weightings matching the ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (published in 2023, based on 2022 data) for every age bracket. Looking at future demographic developments, lower quartile growth among nationwide statistical localities is projected, with the suburb of Woodridge (Qld) calculated to expand by 594 persons to 2041 based on compiled SA2-level forecasts, showing a rise of 4.2% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
129 new dwellings have been approved in Woodridge (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 25 a year. That places the area in the 61st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 31 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 81% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 15, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch reviews of ABS building approval statistics, apportioned from statistical territory records, Woodridge has averaged approximately 25 new dwelling approvals annually, with an estimated 129 homes approved over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 14 during FY-26 so far. With an average of 6.1 new residents annually for each home constructed over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand greatly outstrips new supply, which typically causes price appreciation and heightened purchaser rivalry, while new dwellings are built at an average value of $324,000.
Furthermore, $3.4 million in commercial approvals have been logged this financial year, pointing to the suburb's residential nature. Compared against Greater Brisbane, Woodridge registers approximately 68% of the building activity per person while positioning within the 39th percentile of territories evaluated nationally, which means fairly restricted purchaser choices while boosting demand for pre-existing homes. This also falls below the national average, showing the suburb's maturity and indicating potential planning restrictions. New construction activity displays 81.0% detached dwellings and 19.0% attached dwellings, preserving the suburb's classic residential feel with an emphasis on family residences that interest those wanting space. Interestingly, builders are constructing more classic houses than the present proportion indicates (60.0% at Census), showing ongoing solid demand for family residences despite density trends. The suburb has approximately 445 people per dwelling approval, showing a fully established zone. Looking forward, Woodridge is projected to expand by 592 residents through to 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current building rates, housing supply is expected to adequately satisfy demand, establishing helpful settings for buyers while potentially permitting growth that surpasses current predictions.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Woodridge (Qld), worth an estimated $1.11 billion. A further 89 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $19.3 billion. 22 are already under construction and 32 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Few elements impact a suburb's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major developments and planning programs. In total 26 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the suburb. Key developments include Kuraby Residential Development (Stockland), Northwest Healthcare Centre - Meadowbrook, Logan Central Civic and Community Precinct, and Kuraby Industrial Estate Expansion, with the following list detailing those expected to be of greatest significance.
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Logan Central Civic and Community Precinct
A long-term civic renewal program transforming Logan Central into a vibrant cultural heart. Governed by the updated Logan Central Implementation Plan (2023-2028), it delivers key place-based upgrades including the Croydon Road streetscape transformation into a shared pedestrian zone and the Logan Gardens Shared Parkway to improve recreation, active transport, and parklands connectivity.
Kuraby Residential Development
Large-scale master-planned residential community featuring approximately 850 new homes, integrated parks and recreational facilities, retail precinct, and community centre. Includes affordable housing component.
Kuraby Industrial Estate Expansion
Council-led planning to support long-term expansion of industrial land in the Kuraby area through additional warehousing, logistics, light manufacturing and supporting transport infrastructure as part of the City of Logan's economic development strategy. No standalone development approval or construction commencement for a specific industrial estate expansion has been identified.
Kuraby Technology Innovation Hub
No evidence was found that a dedicated Kuraby Technology Innovation Hub has progressed to assessment, approval or construction. Current Queensland Government policy focuses innovation investment through established innovation precincts and programs such as The Precinct and the Queensland Innovation Precincts and Places Strategy rather than a specific Kuraby hub.
Meadowbrook Shopping Centre Expansion
Proposed expansion of Meadowbrook Shopping Centre to support the growing Logan Health and Education precinct. The concept includes additional retail tenancies and complementary health and medical services integrated with the wider Meadowbrook revitalisation program. As of 2026, the surrounding Loganlea-Meadowbrook precinct is progressing through major government-led infrastructure upgrades, however no confirmed construction commencement for the shopping centre expansion has been identified.
Slacks Creek Recovery Plan
Long-term Logan City Council program restoring the Slacks Creek catchment through riparian rehabilitation, flood resilience improvements, wetland construction, fish passage, water quality initiatives, public open space upgrades and community activation. More than 90,000 native plants have been established along 2.5 km of creek corridor, with ongoing works continuing through the 2023-2028 implementation program.
Kuraby Telecommunications Infrastructure Upgrade
Comprehensive telecommunications infrastructure improvements including fibre optic network expansion, 5G tower installations, and improved digital connectivity for residential and business areas.
Northwest Healthcare Centre - Meadowbrook
Seven-storey private healthcare centre approved by the Queensland planning minister in January 2023 for a site agglomerating 15 house sites at 1-16 Buttercup Close, Meadowbrook, strategically co-located with Logan Hospital. The project was progressed by Northwest Healthcare Properties (Australian arm of the Canadian-listed healthcare REIT, renamed Vital Infrastructure Property Trust in early 2026), which acquired and consolidated the residential lots to enable at-grade parking and a comprehensive medical services facility. As of mid-2026, no public confirmation of construction commencement has been found; individual lots on Buttercup Close continue to be advertised and transacted as standard residential properties, suggesting the project has not yet proceeded to site works.This is a separate development from the nearby Australian Unity-backed Matilda Meadowbrook Private Hospital on Nestor Drive, which was abandoned in 2024 following a successful third-party planning appeal.
4,883 residents of Woodridge (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 5,863. Unemployment sits at 16.7%, with participation at 53.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,488, about 88% 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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Woodridge presents a balanced labor pool covering professional and industrial occupations, with manufacturing and industrial fields heavily represented, and an unemployment rate of 16.7%, based on AreaSearch compilation of statistical area records. As of March 2026, 4,883 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 12.4% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.3%, indicating space for progress, and labor force participation is lagging notably (53.8% compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.4%). According to Census details, a minor 5.9% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 quarantine effects must be kept in mind.
The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and transport, postal & warehousing. The locality demonstrates a particularly high concentration in manufacturing, with a job share of 2.0 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical occupations have a minor footprint with 3.4% employment compared to 8.9% in the wider region. The mostly residential community seems to present minor employment choices locally, as shown by comparing the Census working population against the resident population. Based on AreaSearch reviews of SALM and ABS statistics, compiled from wider statistical zones, over the 12 months to March 2026, labor force numbers shrank by 2.3% alongside employment falling by 3.3%, which caused the unemployment rate to climb by 0.9 percentage points. Conversely, Greater Brisbane experienced employment expansion of 3.2% and labor force growth of 3.4%, with a 0.1 percentage point increase. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can give additional context regarding potential future demand in Woodridge. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local employment profile to project expansion trends. While countrywide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary greatly across industry sectors. Implementing these sector-specific forecasts to Woodridge's employment structure indicates local jobs should rise by 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighted calculation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
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Median household income in Woodridge (Qld) is $1,043 a week (about $54,000 a year), with median personal income at $510 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $40,532 a year against an average of $43,591. 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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AreaSearch's most recent postcode level ATO statistics for financial year 2023 show that income in Woodridge is below the national average, with the median calculated at $40,532 while the average income is $43,591. This is lower than Greater Brisbane's figures of a median income of $58,236 and an average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current projections would be approximately $45,136 (median) and $48,543 (average) as of March 2026. Census statistics show household, family and individual incomes in Woodridge all rank between the 4th and 4th percentiles countrywide.
Examining income brackets, the biggest portion is made up of 33.3% earning $800 - 1,499 weekly (4,704 residents), which differs from patterns in the wider region where 33.3% fit within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket. Housing affordability challenges are intense, with only 78.1% of income remaining, placing at the 4th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Woodridge (Qld) had 4,240 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 60% detached houses and 1% apartments. 20% are owned with a mortgage, 62% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $280 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,200 a month. Rent absorbs 26.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.6%. 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 composition in Woodridge, as measured at the most recent Census, consisted of 60.2% houses and 39.8% other homes (semi-detached, units, 'other' structures), compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other homes. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership in Woodridge trailed that of Brisbane metro, standing at 18.2%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (19.5%) or rented (62.3%). The median monthly mortgage cost in the suburb was significantly lower than the Brisbane metro average at $1,200, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $280, compared to Brisbane metro's $1,863 and $380.
Nationally, Woodridge's mortgage payments are notably lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are considerably below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Woodridge (Qld) counted 4,240 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,615 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 16% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the majority at 63.3% of all households, containing 24.5% couples with children, 15.8% couples without children, and 21.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 36.7%, with single person households at 30.8% and group households making up 5.8% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.7 people is higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
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12.7% of adults in Woodridge (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 8.9% with a bachelor degree and 2.9% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 88% of areas nationally. A further 27.7% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,332 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 903 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The locality experiences educational difficulties, with university graduation rates (12.7%) significantly below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This presents a challenge and a chance for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.9%) and graduate diplomas (0.9%). Trade and technical qualifications are prominent, with 36.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications – advanced diplomas (8.9%) and certificates (27.7%). Academic engagement is remarkably strong, with 35.9% of residents currently registered in structured studies. This comprises 12.8% in primary schools, 11.3% in high schools, and 3.6% studying at university or college.
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Public transport in Woodridge (Qld) reaches 64 stops on 26 routes, timetabled for about 2,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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 research shows 64 active transport stops operating in Woodridge containing a combination of train and buses. These stops are serviced by 26 individual routes, together offering 2,049 weekly passenger trips. Transport convenience is classified as excellent, with residents generally positioned 168 meters from the closest transport stop. As a mostly residential suburb, most residents travel outwards - car remains the main mode at 87%, with 5% by train. Car ownership averages 1.0 per home, below the regional average. A relatively low 5.9% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may show COVID-19 settings).
Service frequency averages 292 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 32 weekly trips per individual stop.
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66.5% of residents in Woodridge (Qld) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 92% of areas nationally. 8.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 44.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.2 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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Significant health issues are visible across Woodridge, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of death rates and chronic illness numbers, with various health issues showing strong impacts on younger and older age brackets, and the level of private health insurance is extremely low at roughly 44% of the total population (~6,284 people). This compares to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. The national average is 55.7%. The most frequent medical conditions in the area were recorded as mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 9.8 and 8.5% of residents, respectively, while 66.5% reported being completely free of medical conditions compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
The working-age cohort experiences significant health difficulties with high chronic illness rates. The suburb has 14.7% of residents aged 65 and over (2,076 people). Health outcomes among seniors show some difficulties, with national positions generally matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
43.4% of Woodridge (Qld) residents were born overseas and 38.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 84% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (19.7%) and Australian (18.2%). 4.6% 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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Woodridge ranks highly for cultural variety, with 38.1% of its population communicating in a language other than English at home and 43.4% born overseas. The main religion in Woodridge was recorded as Christianity, which accounts for 48.0% of individuals in Woodridge. However, the most notable overrepresentation was in Islam, which accounts for 14.1% of the population, significantly higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.0%. Regarding ancestry (parents' country of birth), the top three groups in Woodridge are Other, comprising 27.8% of the population, which is significantly higher than the regional average of 9.4%, English, representing 19.7% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 26.8%, and Australian, representing 18.2% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 23.2%.
Furthermore, there are significant differences in the representation of specific other ethnic groups: Samoan is notably overrepresented at 3.7% of Woodridge (compared to 0.9% regionally), Maori at 2.8% (compared to 1.1%) and New Zealand at 1.3% (compared to 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Woodridge (Qld) is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 29.4% 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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At 33 years, Woodridge's median age is slightly younger than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and also significantly below the 38-year national average. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Woodridge has a higher percentage of 5 - 14 residents (15.0%) but fewer 35 - 44 year-olds (13.0%). Post-2021 Census data reveals the 75 to 84 age group has expanded from 4.8% to 5.5% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 bracket has decreased from 11.3% to 10.6%. Demographic projections suggest Woodridge's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 85+ bracket shows the highest projected growth at 123%, adding 330 residents to reach 599.
Demographic aging persists as residents 65 and older represent 68% of projected growth. Meanwhile, population decreases are projected for the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Woodridge (Qld)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 9 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 Aug 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 — 18 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,982 at the 2021 Census → 14,129 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 (SAL33138). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.