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Woolloongabba has an estimated 10,467 residents, up from 8,687 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,780 people, or 20.5%. Growth has averaged 4.3% a year over five years, faster than 91% of areas nationally. 514 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 67.0% of that increase. That puts 4,187 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the suburb of Woolloongabba has an estimated population of 10,467 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,780 people (20.5%) from the 2021 Census, when the headcount stood at 8,687 people. The calculation is based on the resident population of 10,467, estimated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ERP data release by the ABS alongside an additional 514 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level translates to a density ratio of 4,186 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, highlighting the high demand for local land.
The 20.5% growth rate since the 2021 census outperformed both the national average (9.3%) and the state benchmark, establishing the locality as a regional growth leader. Population expansion was chiefly propelled by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 67.0% of overall population gains in recent times, though all other contributors, including interstate migration and natural growth, remained positive. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas missing from this dataset, as well as for all years after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 data are utilized. Because these state-level projections do not contain age splits, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings matching the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Looking at future demographic trends, the suburb of Woolloongabba is projected to experience exceptional growth in the top 10 percent of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, expanding by 7,152 persons to 2041 according to aggregated SA2 projections, which represents a total increase of 68.3% over the 16 years.
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806 new dwellings have been approved in Woolloongabba over the past five years, an average of 161 a year. That places the area in the 52nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 15 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 64 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 5% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 288, 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 building approval figures from the ABS compiled for the local statistical area, the suburb of Woolloongabba has averaged about 161 new homes approved annually, culminating in approximately 806 homes over the past 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26264 approvals have been documented. The area has gained an average of 2.5 new residents per year for every home built between FY-21 and FY-25, pointing to solid demand that should underpin property values, with new residences constructed at an average value of $914,000, indicating that developers are focusing on upmarket, premium properties.
Furthermore, $90.8 million in commercial building approvals have been logged during this financial year, showing strong local business activity. Recent construction activity consists of 5.0% detached dwellings and 95.0% townhouses or apartments. This preference for denser living options provides more accessible price points and meets the needs of downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major departure from the existing housing profile (which currently has 30.0% houses), indicating a scarcity of development sites and answering changing lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. The area registers approximately 2293 people per dwelling approval, indicating a mature market. Moving forward, the suburb of Woolloongabba is projected to add 7,152 residents by 2041 (based on the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch). If the current rate of construction persists, the supply of housing may fall short of population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support higher price appreciation.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 24 current infrastructure and development projects inside Woolloongabba, worth an estimated $28.4 billion. A further 140 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $229.6 billion. 55 are already under construction and 81 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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Local infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and new developments have a significant impact on local performance. In total, AreaSearch has identified 59 projects that are expected to influence the locality. Major initiatives include the Cross River Rail - Woolloongabba Station, the Silk Lane Development, the Brisbane Arena (Gabba Entertainment and Housing Precinct), and The Carter by Mosaic, with the following list detailing those of the greatest local relevance.
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Cross River Rail - Woolloongabba Station
A landmark underground rail station featuring two 220-metre platforms located 27 metres below ground. As of May 2026, the project is in the advanced stages of construction with precinct-wide urban realm works, including tiling, landscaping, and signage installation, nearing completion. Internal fit-out, mechanical, and electrical services installation are ongoing alongside testing and commissioning of critical systems like tunnel ventilation. The station is a key component of the 10.2 km Cross River Rail link and will serve as a primary transport hub for the 2032 Olympic precinct and The Gabba stadium.
Cross River Rail - Woolloongabba Station
A new underground heavy rail station at Woolloongabba, forming part of the Cross River Rail project, which is delivering a 10.2 km rail line including 5.9 km of twin tunnels beneath the Brisbane River and CBD. The Woolloongabba station is built on the former site of the Go-Print building and is centrally located at the suburb's major intersection, providing direct access to the Gabba precinct and the Mater health campus. As of April to June 2026, station atrium tiling and surrounding external areas are nearing completion, while internal fit-out, mechanical and electrical services installation, and streetscape works on Main, Leopard and Stanley streets are ongoing.The total project cost has been confirmed at $19.041 billion, with first passenger services expected in 2029.
Stones Corner Village Redevelopment
Approved mixed-use redevelopment of Stones Corner Village by Stockwell, comprising two residential towers (14 and 16 storeys) with 209 apartments over a retail and commercial podium, reinstating the Aldi supermarket and activating Logan Road.
Murcia Residences
Mediterranean-inspired residential project by Sarazin featuring 187 apartments across 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom layouts. Designed by Rothelowman with a stepped tower form and a rooftop infinity pool, wellness amenities (spa, sauna, gym, magnesium plunge pools), and three ground-floor retail tenancies. Construction is underway with Hutchinson Builders.
Gabba Entertainment and Housing Precinct
A transformative urban renewal project on a 9-hectare site within the Woolloongabba PDA. The precinct features a new 17,000-seat indoor arena (Brisbane Arena) on the 'Gabba West' site and a mixed-use residential and retail hub on the 'Gabba East' site (the current Gabba Stadium). Geotechnical drilling commenced in March 2026 to support foundation design. Two private consortia (Brisbane Entertainment Alliance and Gather Brisbane) were shortlisted in March 2026 to deliver the project as a Public-Private Partnership.Detailed design proposals are due in October 2026, with construction of the arena expected to start in early 2027 and complete by 2031.
Woolloongabba Priority Development Area
Major urban renewal precinct covering approximately 106 hectares across Woolloongabba, Kangaroo Point, East Brisbane, and South Brisbane. The amended Development Scheme came into effect on 10 October 2025, providing a performance-based regulatory framework to fast-track delivery of over 16,000 homes for up to 24,000 residents and support more than 36,000 workers over the next 40 years. The scheme enables a new indoor sports stadium, planning for the future of The Gabba Stadium, and retention of East Brisbane State School.Infrastructure charges are governed by the Development Charges and Offset Plan (DCOP). Aligns with Cross River Rail and the Kangaroo Point Green Bridge as key public transport catalysts.
Silk Lane Development
Three tower mixed-use development comprising Silk One (completed), Silk Two, and Silk Three. Features 557 apartments aimed at families and downsizers, a ground-floor retail arcade 'SLK LNE', and a unique two-level STEAMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Maths, and Music) Gallery with a public community garden.
Gabba Heart Precinct
A proposed $1.5 billion mixed-use precinct at 79 Logan Road, Woolloongabba, planned by Belmonde Property Group and Sun Luxe Group. The scheme comprises four towers ranging from 36 to 41 storeys, including 1387 build-to-rent apartments, a 230-room 5-star hotel with serviced apartments, podium-level retail and food and beverage uses, rooftop and podium amenity, Logan Road high street upgrades, public realm improvements, and upgrades to adjacent Jurgens Park near the Cross River Rail Woolloongabba station and the 2032 Olympic Games precinct.
7,036 residents of Woolloongabba are employed, from a labour force of 7,401. Unemployment sits at 4.9%, with participation at 76.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 17,123, about 164% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 is highly educated, featuring strong representation in professional services, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.9% and an estimated employment growth of 5.5% over the past year, according to statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, 7,036 residents were employed, while the local unemployment rate was 0.6% higher than the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.3%, and labor force participation was unusually high at 76.0% compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.4%. Census figures show that a moderate 20.2% of residents worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdowns.
The primary employment fields for residents are health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and professional & technical. The locality displays a strong specialization in accommodation & food services, with an employment share that is 1.9 times the regional average. Conversely, construction accounts for only 4.8% of local workers, which is below Greater Brisbane's 9.0%. With 2.0 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, the area operates as an employment center, hosting more jobs than resident workers and drawing commuters from neighboring locations. According to SALM and ABS data analyzed by AreaSearch and aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year leading to March 2026, employment grew by 5.5% and the labor force increased by 4.9%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 0.6 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.2%, a labor force expansion of 3.4%, and a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on potential future demand in the area. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local employment structure to model growth. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expansion rates vary widely by industry. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce mix suggests employment in the suburb of Woolloongabba should rise by 7.2% over five years and 14.7% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
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Median household income in Woolloongabba is $1,863 a week (about $97,000 a year), with median personal income at $866 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,528 a year against an average of $65,771. 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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The latest postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that incomes in the suburb of Woolloongabba are slightly below the national average, with a median of $51,528 and an average of $65,771. This is lower than the Greater Brisbane median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $57,382 (median) and $73,243 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and personal incomes in the area around the 58th percentile nationally.
The data indicates that 34.9% of the population (3,652 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the metropolitan trend where 33.3% fall into this range. High housing costs take up 21.4% of household income, though strong earnings keep disposable income at the 50th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Woolloongabba had 3,429 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 30% detached houses and 70% apartments. 17% are owned with a mortgage, 73% rented and 10% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $440 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 91% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing profile at the latest Census showed that the suburb of Woolloongabba consisted of 29.8% houses and 70.2% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached, and alternative homes), compared to Brisbane metro's mix of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in the area was lower than the Brisbane metro rate, standing at 10.3%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (17.3%) or rented (72.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 was higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, and the median weekly rent was $440 compared to Brisbane metro's $380.
Locally, mortgage repayments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are also notably higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Woolloongabba counted 3,429 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,132 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 13% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 48.2% of all households, consisting of 13.2% couples with children, 26.7% couples without children, and 5.6% single parents. Non-family households account for the remaining 51.8%, with single-person households at 32.3% and shared houses making up 19.5% of the total. The median household size of 2.1 individuals is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
51.0% of adults in Woolloongabba hold a university qualification, including 34.6% with a bachelor degree and 12.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 77% of areas nationally. A further 13.4% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 314 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,083 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 level of education in the suburb of Woolloongabba is considerably higher than average, with 51.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% nationally. This educational advantage prepares the area well for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 34.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (12.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational training accounts for 22.8% of qualifications among residents aged 15+ – consisting of advanced diplomas (9.4%) and certificates (13.4%). Enrollment in education is remarkably high, with 40.0% of residents presently undertaking formal studies.
This includes 25.0% studying at the tertiary level, 4.0% in primary school, and 3.2% in secondary school.
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Public transport in Woolloongabba reaches 43 stops on 148 routes, timetabled for about 18,700 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 0.8 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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An analysis of public transit indicates there are 43 active transit stops in the suburb of Woolloongabba, including both train stations and bus stops. These stops are served by 148 separate routes, which support 18,700 passenger trips each week. Transit access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 169 meters from the closest stop. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 55%, followed by buses at 18% and walking at 11%.
Car ownership averages 0.8 vehicles per household, which is below the metropolitan average. At the 2021 Census, 20.2% of residents worked from home, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Services average 2,671 daily trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 434 weekly trips at each transit stop.
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74.1% of residents in Woolloongabba report no long-term health condition. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic illnesses, health indicators suggest poorer outcomes in the suburb of Woolloongabba, with common health conditions among the public being relatively average, though higher than the national average among older cohorts. The rate of private health insurance is slightly above the average SA2 area at approximately 53% of the population (~5,574 people), which compares to 55.8% for Greater Brisbane. The most common medical conditions in the locality are mental health difficulties and asthma, affecting 11.0% and 7.7% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 74.1% of the population reported no health issues, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
Working-age residents are generally healthy with a low rate of chronic disease. Residents aged 65 and over make up 7.3% of the population (764 people), which is lower than Greater Brisbane's 15.1%. Senior health outcomes present some difficulties, ranking lower nationally than the rest of the local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
43.0% of Woolloongabba residents were born overseas and 34.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 83% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (20.9%) and Australian (16.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Woolloongabba displays high cultural diversity, with 34.5% of residents using a language other than English at home and 43.0% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 31.9% of the local population. The most significant overrepresentation is in Buddhism, which is practiced by 3.7% of residents compared to 2.0% in Greater Brisbane. Looking at ancestral background (parents' country of birth), the top three ancestries in the suburb of Woolloongabba are English at 20.9% of the population (below the regional average of 26.8%), Australian at 16.3% (below the regional average of 23.2%), and Other at 12.7%.
There are also notable differences for other ethnic groups: Russian is overrepresented at 0.8% of the local population (compared to 0.3% regionally), Korean at 1.6% (compared to 0.5%), and Spanish at 0.8% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Woolloongabba is 28, younger than 98% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 57.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in the suburb of Woolloongabba is 28 years, which is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the national average of 38 years. Relative to Greater Brisbane, the area has a high concentration of 25 - 34 year-olds (36.8%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (3.9%). This concentration of 25 - 34 year-olds is much higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age group has expanded from 32.2% to 36.8% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort has grown from 12.7% to 14.9%.
In contrast, the 15 to 24 cohort has decreased from 25.3% to 20.2% and the 5 to 14 group has fallen from 4.9% to 3.9%. Projections for 2041 suggest major demographic shifts, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to increase by 56% (adding 2,147 people) to reach 5,999 from 3,851.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Woolloongabba
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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 24 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 Jun 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 — 514 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,687 at the 2021 Census → 10,467 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 (SAL33144). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.