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Wooloowin has an estimated 4,431 residents, up from 4,029 at the 2021 Census — a change of 402 people, or 10.0%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 64.0% of that increase. That puts 4,028 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 Wooloowin's population is estimated at around 4,431 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 402 people (10.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,029 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 4,431, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 49 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4,028 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, making land in the area a highly-sought resource. The suburb of Wooloowin's 10.0% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.3%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 64.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized for each SA2 region. In instances where these are unavailable, or for periods after 2032, figures from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 based on 2021 records are substituted. Because the Queensland government data lacks age cohort details, AreaSearch allocates growth across different age brackets using weights derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 data). Looking at demographic trends for the suburb of Wooloowin, the anticipated growth rate ranks slightly under the national median, with projections indicating a rise of 480 residents by 2041, representing a total expansion of 10.8% over the 16 years.
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86 new dwellings have been approved in Wooloowin over the past five years, an average of 17 a year. That places the area in the 67th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 20 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 10% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 50, 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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Wooloowin records approximately 17 residential building approvals annually, which sums to an estimated 86 properties over the recent 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, 46 approvals have been logged. With an average of 3.3 new residents per year arriving per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is significantly outpacing supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $536,000, demonstrating a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.
Also, $638,000 in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to the broader Greater Brisbane region, the rate of construction per capita in Wooloowin is roughly 58% of the average, placing it in the 72nd percentile across all assessed locations nationally, despite an uptick in building activity lately. The composition of new projects consists of 10.0% standalone houses and 90.0% multi-dwelling units like townhouses or apartments. This preference for higher density options provides accessible entry points for buyers and holds appeal for investors, downsizers, and first-time purchasers. This represents a clear shift from the current residential landscape (where houses make up 46.0%), pointing to a dwindling volume of vacant land alongside changing lifestyle preferences and the demand for more varied, budget-friendly housing choices. Highlighting its status as an expanding hub, the suburb records approximately 180 people for every new residential approval. Long-term forecasts suggest Wooloowin will gain 480 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Current building volumes seem aligned with this incoming demand, supporting a stable property market without driving up prices excessively.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wooloowin, worth an estimated $15.3 billion. A further 91 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $58.7 billion. 22 are already under construction and 26 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 property performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects that are expected to impact the local area. Some of the major developments include Greville, Northshore Hamilton Street Renewal, Lamington Markets, and Nouveau Albion, with the relevant details for these initiatives outlined below.
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Northshore Hamilton Priority Development Area (Northshore Brisbane)
Queenslands largest urban renewal project, spanning 304 hectares along the Brisbane River. Managed by Economic Development Queensland (EDQ), the precinct is currently undergoing the Street Renewal Program (SRP) to unlock new development lots. As of May 2026, major construction is active on MacArthur Avenue and the Wharf Work Zone. The area will serve as the primary Athletes Village for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, eventually providing 14,000 dwellings for over 24,000 residents under a fast-tracked development scheme finalized in late 2025.
RiverGreen Hamilton - Stage 2 (260 MacArthur Avenue)
Stage 2 of Silverstone's RiverGreen riverside residential precinct in the Northshore Hamilton Priority Development Area. The stage comprises two interconnected residential towers of 9 and 12 storeys delivering 195 apartments over two buildings plus approximately 750sqm of ground-level retail, connected to Karakul Road via a publicly accessible cross-block link. Designed by Carr Architecture with a biophilic approach featuring vertical greenery and a textured masonry podium, and landscaped by Dunn and Moran. Builder Blackwatch Projects took possession of the site and began construction in late October 2025; as of February 2026 piling and bulk earthworks are complete and detailed excavation and pile trimming are underway, with completion targeted for mid-2027.
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.
Nouveau Albion
A collection of 42 subtropical sky homes in Brisbane's inner north-east suburb of Albion, offering two-storey residences with three or four bedrooms. The design is a contemporary interpretation of Queenslander architecture, featuring arched terraces, brick foundations, cross-ventilation, private rooftop terraces for top-floor residents, a communal rooftop pool, and panoramic city views.
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.
Clayfield Residential Development Program
Ongoing program of medium-density residential redevelopment across Clayfield comprising apartment buildings, townhouses and infill housing on multiple privately owned sites. Numerous approved developments are progressing through construction while additional applications continue to be lodged under Brisbane City Plan, supporting gradual urban renewal and increased housing supply within the established suburb.
KSD2 Hamilton Harbour Office Tower
14-level commercial office tower (14,307sqm) designed by Cox Architecture. Final component of Hamilton Harbour development with ground floor retail, rooftop terrace, 170 car parks. Pre-leased to CIMIC Group companies.
The Hamilton - Sutherland Residences
Premium residential development featuring luxury apartments with river and city views. High-end finishes and resort-style amenities including pool, gym, and rooftop terrace. Located in the heart of Hamilton's prestigious riverside precinct.
2,871 residents of Wooloowin are employed, from a labour force of 3,013. Unemployment sits at 4.7%, with participation at 79.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,709, about 84% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is highly educated, featuring a strong concentration of professionals, a jobless rate of 4.7%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.1% over the prior year, based on regional statistics aggregated by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,871, while the local unemployment rate sat 0.4% higher than the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%. Participation in the labor force is exceptionally strong, reaching 79.2% compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 70.4%. Census figures indicate that 27.4% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure was likely influenced by public health restrictions related to Covid-19.
The primary employment sectors for local citizens are healthcare and social assistance, professional and technical services, and retail trade. The community is highly specialized in professional and technical roles, which account for 1.6 times the share seen across the wider region. Conversely, building and construction trades are underrepresented, making up just 5.5% of the workforce compared to the regional average of 9.0%. Because the suburb is mostly residential, local business activity offers few employment roles, as highlighted by the mismatch between local job counts and the total resident workforce. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS records across the wider statistical area, the year ending March 2026 saw local employment expand by 1.1% and the labor force grow by 2.0%, which led to a 0.9 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Brisbane recorded a 3.2% rise in employment, a 3.4% expansion of the labor force, and a minor 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context regarding employment prospects. These five and ten-year national outlooks have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future patterns. While overall national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary by industry. Projecting these trends onto the local industry mix suggests employment among residents could rise by 7.1% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection that does not factor in localized demographic shifts.
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Median household income in Wooloowin is $2,113 a week (about $110,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,113 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,619 a year against an average of $91,547. The average runs 42% 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 ATO tax statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the suburb of Wooloowin has some of the highest income levels in the nation. The median taxpayer income is $64,619 and the average income is $91,547, compared to Greater Brisbane averages of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Adjusting these figures for the 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $71,960 for the median and $101,947 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb are very high, ranking between the 73rd and 86th percentiles across the country.
Looking at the distribution of earnings, 31.3% of the community (representing 1,386 individuals) falls into the weekly bracket of $1,500 - 2,999, which is very similar to the regional representation of 33.3%. Highlighting the affluent nature of the area, 33.0% of earners make more than $3,000 per week, which helps support local premium retail and service businesses. High housing costs account for 16.4% of total income, but solid salaries keep disposable income at the 72nd percentile, placing the area in the 8th decile for the SEIFA index of relative financial advantage.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wooloowin had 1,699 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 47% detached houses and 48% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 50% rented and 17% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,275 a month, a total housing cost higher than 80% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 16.6% 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 stock in Wooloowin at the time of the latest Census consisted of 46.5% freestanding houses and 53.6% other housing types, including townhouses, apartments, and semi-detached options. This stands in contrast to the metropolitan Brisbane area, where houses represent 73.5% of dwellings and other options make up 26.5%. The home ownership rate of 17.4% was lower than the metropolitan Brisbane average, with the remaining households carrying a mortgage (32.3%) or renting their home (50.4%). The median mortgage payment in the area was $2,275 per month, which is higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, whereas the median weekly rent was $350, compared to the metro average of $380.
On a national level, mortgage commitments in the suburb are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, while rent levels sit below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wooloowin counted 1,699 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,869 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 36% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the majority of households at 57.6%, which includes 25.7% couples with children, 24.0% couples without children, and 6.3% single parent households. The remaining 42.4% are non-family households, with lone person households representing 35.5% and group share houses making up 6.6%. The typical household size is 2.3 individuals, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
46.8% of adults in Wooloowin hold a university qualification, including 31.2% with a bachelor degree and 11.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 14.6% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 448 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,124 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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Academic credentials in Wooloowin are far higher than wider benchmarks, with 46.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% throughout QLD and 30.4% across the country. This educational profile positions local residents well for knowledge-based jobs. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 31.2%, followed by postgraduate study at 11.5% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Vocational education is also common, with 26.2% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 11.6% and certificate qualifications at 14.6%. A high percentage of residents are actively studying, with 29.9% of the population enrolled in formal education.
This group includes 9.4% in university or higher education, 7.3% in primary school, and 6.2% attending secondary school.
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Public transport in Wooloowin reaches 15 stops on 73 routes, timetabled for about 5,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Trains 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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Analysis of public transport options reveals 15 active stops within the suburb of Wooloowin, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops support 73 different routes, facilitating 5,429 weekly trips. Transit access is very convenient, with residents living an average of 151 meters from their nearest stop. Because this is a residential suburb, most workers commute out of the area. Private cars remain the primary method of travel at 66%, followed by trains at 21% and buses at 5%. Car ownership stands at 1.0 vehicle per household, which is lower than the metropolitan average.
A high 27.4% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Public transport services run an average of 775 times per day across the network, which translates to roughly 361 weekly departures for each individual transit stop.
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73.5% of residents in Wooloowin report no long-term health condition. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 63.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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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Wooloowin residents exhibit strong health profiles based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic disease rates, with both young and older demographics recording a low incidence of common health issues. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 63% of the population (representing 2,812 individuals) holding cover, compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues reported in the suburb are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 10.4 and 7.7% of the community respectively. Conversely, 73.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
Health outcomes among working-age individuals are typical for the region. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 9.9% of the population (representing 438 people), which is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 15.1%. Health outcomes among these older residents are very strong, with national rankings exceeding those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.6% of Wooloowin residents were born overseas and 17.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.1%) and Australian (21.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Wooloowin is higher than in most other property markets, with 26.6% of residents born outside Australia and 17.0% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the main religion, followed by 46.2% of the local population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Hinduism, which is practiced by 4.8% of the community compared to 2.2% across Greater Brisbane. In terms of parent country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are English at 25.1%, Australian at 21.8%, and Other at 11.2%. There are also several notable differences in ethnic representation compared to the wider region: French ancestry represents 0.7% of the local population (compared to 0.5% regionally), Irish ancestry is 10.5% (compared to 8.2%), and Samoan ancestry is 0.4% (compared to 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wooloowin is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 33.4% 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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The median age in Wooloowin is 35 years, which is close to the Greater Brisbane average of 36 years and slightly younger than the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to the wider Brisbane metropolitan area, Wooloowin has a larger proportion of young adults aged 25 - 34 (21.1%) and a smaller proportion of children aged 5 - 14 (9.1%). The percentage of 25 - 34 year-olds is higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 2.6% to 3.7% of the population, and the 35 to 44 age bracket has risen from 17.3% to 18.4%, while the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 9.7% to 9.1%.
Population projections for 2041 suggest changing demographics, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 21% to reach 732 residents (an increase of 124 people), while declines are projected for the 35 to 44 and 0 to 4 age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wooloowin
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 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated 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 — 49 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,029 at the 2021 Census → 4,431 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 (SAL33149). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.