Council Planning Intelligence
LGA DashboardPopulation, development, safety, and education data for local government planning.
176,000
Total Population
$1.42M
Median Property Price
1,840
Dwelling Approvals (12mo)
8.2
Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Population Trend
Estimated resident population, 2020-2025
Development Pipeline
Current planning and construction activity across the LGA
| Category | Approved | Under Construction | Completed (12mo) | Pipeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 1,240 | 680 | 420 | |
| Mixed Use | 310 | 140 | 85 | |
| Commercial | 180 | 95 | 60 | |
| Community | 45 | 22 | 12 |
Community Safety
Crime incidents by category (12-month period)
Crime Rate
8.2
per 1,000 residents
Year-on-Year
-3.1%
change in rate
Educational Infrastructure
School performance and capacity overview
42
Total Schools
548
Avg NAPLAN Score
75% at or above national average
68% at or above national average
82% at or above national average
Planning Insights
Growth Corridor
Population growth at 2.8% p.a. is above the national average of 1.3%. Consider infrastructure capacity planning for transport, utilities, and community services.
Development Activity
Dwelling approvals up 12.4% year-on-year with 1,840 new approvals. Monitor affordable housing ratios and community facility provision.
Education Capacity
With 42 schools serving 176,000 residents, review school capacity planning particularly in high-growth suburbs where new families are settling.
Data sourced from ABS, state planning departments, ACARA, and state crime statistics agencies. Population projections are estimates based on recent growth trends. All metrics are subject to revision as new data becomes available. For official planning decisions, consult primary data sources.