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Bonner has an estimated 7,448 residents, up from 7,339 at the 2021 Census — a change of 109 people, or 1.5%. That puts 2,699 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count in Bonner stands at approximately 7,448 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 109 individuals (1.5%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 7,339 residents. This population shift is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population of 7,448 from June 2025 alongside address verification processes since the Census. The density of the suburb translates to 2,698 persons per square kilometer, placing the territory in the top national quartile. Over the last decade, Bonner has shown stable upward momentum with a 1.8% compound annual growth rate, exceeding the nationwide average.
The primary driver of this population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 50.5% of total population increases recently. Projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, are utilized for each SA2 region. In instances where SA2 regions lack this data, or for years beyond 2032, age group growth rates from ACT Government projections based on 2022 are substituted. Looking ahead, these models project a population downturn, with a loss of 263 residents expected by 2041. Conversely, expansion is anticipated within specific age demographics, particularly the 55 to 64 cohort, which is expected to rise by 142 people. See the age section for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Bonner has averaged approximately 3 residential approvals annually, yielding 15 homes during the past 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 0 approvals have been registered. With an average of 5.7 additional residents per built dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand outstrips supply, which generally drives up prices and intensifies buyer competition, while new builds average $347,000 in construction costs, indicating developers are targeting the high-end market with premium housing. Additionally, commercial approvals worth $1.4 million have been recorded this financial year, underscoring the suburb's residential focus.
Bonner exhibits a lower volume of construction projects compared to Australian Capital Territory. This low rate of new construction typically bolsters demand and prices for existing properties. Construction volume also falls below the national average, reflecting the maturity of the suburb and suggesting possible planning restrictions. Recent building works consist entirely of detached dwellings, maintaining the low-density character of the suburb with an emphasis on single-family houses that appeal to buyers wanting space. There are roughly 5564 people per single dwelling approval, indicating a mature market. Given that the resident count is projected to remain steady or fall, Bonner should experience less pressure on housing markets, potentially creating favorable conditions for buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 78 current infrastructure and development projects close to Bonner, worth an estimated $5.32 billion. 11 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and education & training. 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 developments, and urban planning decisions are key factors in regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 3 active projects likely to impact the suburb. Key developments include the Gungahlin Tennis Facility (Amaroo Tennis Centre), the Gold Creek Homestead Precinct, the Jacka Social Housing Apartments, and the Amaroo School Senior Campus Expansion, with details provided on those of relevance.
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Gungahlin Tennis Facility (Amaroo Tennis Centre)
New regional tennis hub featuring 10 full-size ITF standard courts, 2 Hot Shots courts for junior development, a hitting wall, pavilion with female-friendly change rooms, LED lighting for night play, accessible pathways, and a 33-vehicle carpark. The facility supports diverse programs including Hot Shots, cardio tennis, school programs, and competitive leagues for all ages and abilities. Joint funding of $9.934 million from the ACT Government and $400,000 from Tennis ACT and Tennis Australia. Construction commenced September 2025 by Complex Co.Tennis ACT and affiliated clubs will operate and maintain the facility.
Amaroo Village Development - Block 9 Section 111
DA approved 3-storey development comprising 8 residential units on upper floors with 2 including ground floor multi-purpose space and undercroft parking. 580sqm site zoned CZ2 Business Zone adjacent to Amaroo Village Precinct.
Gungahlin Community Centre
A new 25 million AUD multipurpose facility designed to serve the growing Gungahlin community. The two-storey center includes a youth hub, art workshops, a large community hall for dance and judo, and a commercial-grade kitchen. It features secure outdoor green spaces centered around a preserved 100-year-old Blakelys Redgum tree, alongside public parking and end-of-trip facilities for commuters.
Moncrieff East Residential Estate
Large greenfield residential release delivering over 850 dwellings, new local parks, and community facilities. The Moncrieff East Estate development plan aims for approximately 1250 dwellings, public open space, and includes master planning and detailed design for a subdivision in the eastern part of Moncrieff. Civil works contracts have been awarded to Group 1 and Canberra Contractors.
Jacka Local Centre
A sustainable mixed-use local centre featuring a minimum of 55 dwellings and 1,000 to 1,500 square metres of commercial and retail space. The project follows a 'shop-top' housing model and is central to the Jacka masterplan, which emphasizes all-electric living and high-quality public realms.
Gungahlin Town Centre Improvements
A comprehensive urban renewal program by the ACT Government to enhance the Gungahlin Town Centre. Key components include a major active travel project with 13 new community paths to improve walking and cycling connections, significant intersection safety upgrades at Hinder Street and Anthony Rolfe Avenue, and the Gungahlin Town Centre East Design and Place Framework for a new urban village.
North Gungahlin Health Centre
A new community health centre planned for a 2.4-hectare greenfield site on Kingsland Parade in Casey, close to Casey Market Town and public transport. The centre will offer free preventative health services, treatment for chronic disease, and a strong focus on child and family services for the growing North Gungahlin community. It will be staffed by a multidisciplinary team of nurses, allied health workers and visiting medical professionals, complementing existing nurse-led Walk-in Centres and the Gungahlin Community Health Centre.The wider precinct will also include a new indoor sports facility and a co-located ACTAS Ambulance and Fire Station. Funded through the 2024-25 ACT Budget at 21.72 million dollars, with detailed design underway and the development application stage expected to follow in 2025.
Franklin Residential Development
New residential development in Franklin offering mixed housing typologies including apartments, townhouses and detached homes. Planned community with parks, walking trails and local retail amenities.
4,212 residents of Bonner are employed, from a labour force of 4,395. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 79.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,473, about 73% 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 labor force in Bonner is highly educated, featuring a strong presence in essential services sectors, an unemployment rate of 4.2%, and steady employment conditions over the preceding year. As of March 2026, 4,212 residents are employed, with the unemployment rate sitting 0.1% higher than the Australian Capital Territory rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation substantially elevated (79.8% compared to 70.8% across Australian Capital Territory). Based on Census records, only 12.5% of the working population worked from home, although Covid-19 restrictions may have influenced this figure. The primary sectors employing local residents are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical.
The locality demonstrates a strong concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, representing an employment share 1.6 times the regional benchmark. In contrast, public administration & safety has a lower presence at 28.8% compared to the regional benchmark of 30.4%. The residential character of the suburb means local job opportunities are limited, as shown by comparing the Census working population against the resident population. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that between the year to March 2026, employment rose by 0.1% while the labour force grew by 1.0%, resulting in an increase of 0.9 percentage points in the unemployment rate. The Australian Capital Territory showed different figures, with employment increasing by 0.3% and the labour force growing by 1.1%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia released national employment forecasts in May-25 that provide additional context for potential future demand in Bonner. These forecasts span five and ten-year periods and have been overlaid with local employment data to project growth trends. National employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these figures vary across different industry sectors. When these sectoral projections are applied to Bonner's current employment composition, the area is projected to see employment grow by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years. This calculation uses a simple weighting method for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bonner is $2,811 a week (about $146,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,183 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $69,060 a year against an average of $78,319. 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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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of postcode ATO data released for financial year 2023, the median taxpayer income in the Bonner SA2 was $69,060, while the average stood at $78,319. This exceeds the national average and compares to $72,206 and $85,981 across Australian Capital Territory, respectively. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $76,270 (median) and $86,496 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Bonner are positioned high, ranking in the 90th to 95th national percentiles.
Income distribution shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket accounts for 37.1% of the population (2,763 individuals), comparable to the regional level where this cohort represents 34.3%. Financial strength is demonstrated by 45.7% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, which supports consumer spending. High housing expenses absorb 16.4% of earnings, yet strong wages place disposable income in the 94th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bonner had 2,116 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 0% apartments. 58% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 9% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $520 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 97% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.8%. 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 Bonner, as recorded at the latest Census, was composed of 87.1% houses and 12.9% other dwelling types (semi-detached, apartments, and other housing formats), compared to 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings in Australian Capital Territory. Home ownership rates in Bonner were lower than the ACT average, sitting at 9.2%, with the remaining properties either under mortgage (57.5%) or rented (33.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the ACT average at $2,167, and the median weekly rent stood at $520, compared to ACT levels of $2,080 and $450.
On a national level, Bonner's mortgage costs are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bonner counted 2,116 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.4 people each. 56% are couples with children, more than in 97% of areas nationally, against 18% couples without children. 11% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 86.5%, consisting of 55.7% couples with children, 17.9% couples without children, and 11.5% single parents. Non-family households account for 13.5% of the total, with lone person households representing 11.2% and group houses making up 2.4%. The average household size is 3.4 people, which is larger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
44.5% of adults in Bonner hold a university qualification, including 25.2% with a bachelor degree and 15.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 91% of areas nationally. A further 14.2% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 651 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,058 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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Educational attainment levels in Bonner are higher than standard benchmarks, with 44.5% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 30.4% in Australia. This educational profile positions the community well for professional services opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 25.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees (15.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational and technical training is also common, with 26.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (14.2%). Enrolment rates are high, with 40.0% of residents undertaking formal studies. This is comprised of 16.1% in primary schools, 8.7% in secondary schools, and 6.2% enrolled in higher education.
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Public transport in Bonner reaches 9 stops on 22 routes, timetabled for about 1,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport services in Bonner include 9 bus stops. These stops connect to 22 routes, providing a total of 1,203 weekly passenger trips. Access to transport is rated as good, with residents living an average of 256 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most residents travel outside the area for work, with private cars being the main transport mode at 88% and buses at 6%. Households own an average of 1.7 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. A low 12.5% of residents work from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.
Service frequency is approximately 171 daily trips across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 133 weekly trips per bus stop.
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79.1% of residents in Bonner report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 75% of areas nationally. 3.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators in Bonner are strong based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic health conditions, with young residents showing very low rates of common illnesses, and private health insurance coverage is high at approximately 58% of the population (~4,319 people). This is comparable to the 62.4% rate across Australian Capital Territory. Asthma and mental health are the most common medical conditions, each affecting 7.2% of the population, while 79.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 70.2% in Australian Capital Territory. The working-age population is healthy, showing low rates of chronic disease.
Residents aged 65 and over represent 5.5% of the local population (406 people), which is below the Australian Capital Territory average of 14.3%. Senior health outcomes are above average, though they rank lower nationally than the younger demographics of the suburb.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
41.7% of Bonner residents were born overseas and 46.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 85% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (19.1%) and English (16.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Bonner exhibits a high level of cultural diversity, with 41.7% of residents born overseas and 46.4% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 36.8% of the population. Hinduism shows a high relative concentration at 13.3% of the community, which is higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.8%. Regarding parental ancestry, the three largest groups in Bonner are Other at 23.6% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 12.2%, Australian at 19.1%, and English at 16.0%, which is lower than the regional average of 23.3%.
Other groups showing differences from regional patterns include Indian at 9.2% of the population (compared to 3.3% regionally), Croatian at 1.2% (compared to 0.9%), and Sri Lankan at 0.9% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bonner is 31, younger than 97% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 27.4% 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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Bonner has a median age of 31, making it younger than the Australian Capital Territory median of 35 and the national median of 38. The suburb has a higher proportion of children aged 5 - 14 (18.9%) and a lower proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 (3.2%) compared to Australian Capital Territory. The 5 - 14 demographic is also higher than the national average of 12.0%. Since 2021, the median age has risen by 1.2 years from 30 to 31, showing an aging trend. Changes in age brackets show the 45 to 54 cohort grew from 12.1% to 14.4% of the population, and the 55 to 64 cohort increased from 4.7% to 6.2%.
In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 20.7% to 18.9%, and the 25 to 34 group fell from 15.7% to 13.9%. Projections for 2041 show demographic shifts, with the 55 to 64 cohort expected to grow by 23%, adding 105 residents to reach 566, while the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 cohorts are projected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bonner
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 SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,339 at the 2021 Census → 7,448 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 (801041035). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.