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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 from AreaSearch, the resident count in Bonner stands at approximately 7,448 as of Aug 2026, representing an expansion of 109 people (1.5%) compared to the 7,339 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This updated figure is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 7,448 recorded in June 2025 alongside subsequent address validation. With 2,698 persons per square kilometer, the locality exhibits a high population density that falls into the upper quartile among nationally evaluated areas. Over the preceding ten years, Bonner has maintained solid growth, achieving a 1.8% compound annual growth rate that exceeds the national benchmark, with overseas migration serving as the primary contributor by generating roughly 50.5% of recent population additions.
Projections utilized by AreaSearch rely on 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia models starting from a 2022 baseline, supplemented by ACT Government SA2 cohort growth rates with a 2022 base for unrepresented areas or timeframes after 2032. Looking ahead under this framework, the overall population is anticipated to contract by 243 persons by 2041. Even with this broader reduction, particular demographics are set to expand, most notably the 55 to 64 age bracket, which is slated to increase by 139 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Residential building approvals in Bonner have averaged roughly 2 new homes annually, totaling 13 homes approved across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because the area has added an average of 6.6 new residents per year for each residential build across those 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), demand continues to outstrip incoming supply, placing upward pressure on property prices and driving buyer competition, with newly constructed homes averaging a value of $401,000. Additionally, commercial development remains subdued, with commercial approvals totaling $1.4 million during this financial year.
Construction volumes in Bonner lag significantly behind the broader Australian Capital Territory benchmarks, a dynamic that often enhances value and heightens competition for established housing. Activity also trails the national standard, reflecting an established neighborhood context and possible planning constraints. Furthermore, recent residential builds have consisted exclusively of standalone houses, preserving a family-oriented, traditional suburban landscape tailored for buyers prioritizing spacious living. Because demographic forecasts point toward stability or modest decline, buyer demand pressures in Bonner are anticipated to soften, creating more favorable conditions for incoming purchasers.
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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. 10 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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Strategic developments, major works, and urban planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping local performance. AreaSearch has highlighted 3 major projects expected to influence the community, including Jacka Social Housing Apartments, Gungahlin Tennis Facility (Amaroo Tennis Centre), Gold Creek Homestead Precinct, and Amaroo School Senior Campus Expansion.
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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 78.7%. 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 local labor pool in Bonner is characterized by strong qualification levels, substantial representation in essential services, and an unemployment rate of 4.2% amid steady employment conditions over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 4,212, while joblessness sits 0.1% higher than the 4.1% rate recorded across Australian Capital Territory. The workforce participation rate is remarkably high at 78.7%, outpacing the Australian Capital Territory figure of 70.6%. Census findings indicate that a modest 12.5% of workers performed their duties from home, though this may reflect conditions during Covid-19 lockdowns.
Local employment is heavily centered around health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and professional & technical roles. A notable concentration exists in transport, postal & warehousing, where the local workforce share is 1.6 times the regional rate. In contrast, public administration & safety accounts for 28.8% of local employment compared to the regional benchmark of 30.4%. Given the disparity between resident workers and local employment positions recorded in the Census, this residential community offers relatively few workplace opportunities within its own borders. An examination of ABS and SALM figures by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months to March 2026, local jobs grew by 0.1% alongside a 1.0% expansion in the labor force, resulting in a 0.9 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same span, Australian Capital Territory experienced a 0.3% rise in employment, a 1.1% gain in the labor force, and a 0.7 percentage point increase in joblessness. Broader labor trends can be evaluated using Jobs and Skills Australia national projections from Mar-26 mapped against local industry concentrations. Across the nation, total employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying across sectors. Applying these industry growth rates to Bonner's employment structure suggests potential job expansion of 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, representing an illustrative weighting model that excludes localized demographic 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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Data from the ATO for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch reveals that taxpayers in the Bonner SA2 earned a median income of $69,060 and an average income of $78,319, placing local earnings at very high levels nationally compared to Australian Capital Territory figures of $72,206 and $85,981. Factoring in Wage Price Index expansion of 10.44% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $76,270 for median income and $86,496 on average as of March 2026. Figures from the 2021 Census place local household, family, and individual incomes between the 90th and 95th percentiles across the country.
In terms of earnings tiers, 37.1% of the population (2,763 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, closely aligning with the 34.3% regional proportion, while a substantial 45.7% earn more than $3,000 per week to support local commerce. Although housing costs account for 16.4% of total income, robust wages keep disposable earnings in the 94th percentile nationally and position the area in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
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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According to the latest Census, the residential makeup of Bonner consists of 87.1% standalone houses and 12.9% other dwellings, including apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas Australian Capital Territory records 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Outright homeownership in Bonner is comparatively low at 9.2%, with remaining residences either being rented (33.3%) or under a mortgage (57.5%). Median monthly mortgage commitments reach $2,167 compared to the Australian Capital Territory baseline of $2,080, while median weekly rent is $520 against the territory standard of $450. On a national scale, local housing expenses remain elevated, comfortably exceeding the Australian average monthly mortgage of $1,863 and average weekly rent 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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Family arrangements constitute 86.5% of all households in the area, led by couples with children at 55.7%, couples without children at 17.9%, and single parent families at 11.5%. Non-family setups make up the remaining 13.5%, consisting of single-person households at 11.2% and group living situations at 2.4%. With a median household size of 3.4 people, Bonner exceeds 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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Bonner exhibits exceptional educational attainment, with 44.5% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 30.4% across Australia, equipping the local workforce well for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor qualifications form the largest share at 25.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 15.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.5%. Technical and vocational credentials are also widespread, held by 26.4% of individuals aged 15+, consisting of certificates (14.2%) and advanced diplomas (12.2%). A significant 40.0% of the population is actively engaged in formal study. This cohort comprises 16.1% enrolled in primary education, 8.7% attending secondary schools, and 6.2% undertaking tertiary coursework.
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Public transport in Bonner reaches 7 stops on 18 routes, timetabled for about 670 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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Bonner is served by 7 active transit stops accommodating bus services across 18 separate routes that combine to deliver 669 weekly passenger trips. Commuter access is convenient, with residents residing an average distance of 262 meters from the nearest stop. Private vehicles serve as the primary transport mode for 88% of outbound commuters, while 6% travel by bus. Vehicle density stands above regional norms at 1.7 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 12.5% of workers worked from home, a figure potentially influenced by prevailing COVID-19 circumstances. Transit services run at an average rate of 95 trips per day across the collective network, which translates to roughly 95 weekly trips for each transport 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 assessments by AreaSearch indicate positive outcomes across Bonner, evidenced by low chronic illness prevalence and favorable mortality figures, with younger age groups showing minimal incidence of common ailments. Private health insurance coverage is extensive, encompassing approximately 58% of the populace (~4,319 people) compared to 62.4% throughout Australian Capital Territory. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most widespread diagnoses locally, each affecting 7.2 and 7.2% of residents, while 79.1% reported no medical conditions whatsoever, outperforming the 70.2% mark across Australian Capital Territory. Working-age cohorts maintain strong general health, while individuals aged 65 and over represent 5.4% of the population (399 people), below the 14.2% recorded for Australian Capital Territory.
While health metrics for local seniors surpass broader benchmarks, their national ranking is somewhat lower than that of the wider community.
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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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Bonner, where 41.7% of residents were born abroad and 46.4% utilize a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most widely followed faith, encompassing 36.8% of the community. Additionally, Hinduism shows substantial representation, accounting for 13.3% of the populace compared to the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.8%. Looking at parental birthplaces, the prominent ancestries in Bonner are Other at 23.6% (above the 12.2% regional figure), Australian at 19.1%, and English at 16.0% (below the regional level of 23.3%). Several other backgrounds show noticeable variance from broader trends, including Indian ancestry at 9.2% (against 3.3% regionally), Croatian at 1.2% (against 0.9%), and Sri Lankan at 0.9% (against 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. 28.6% 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 maintains a youthful population structure compared to Australian Capital Territory. Updated estimates to August 2026 show children and young adults (0 - 24) representing 39.9% of the community compared to 31.4% territory-wide, while senior cohorts (65+) account for 5.4% against a regional share of 14.2%. AreaSearch calculates the median age at 31 as at August 2026, rising from 30 at the 2021 Census, which remains 4 years below the Australian Capital Territory figure of 35 and well under the national median of 38 from that Census. Since then, the most notable shift occurred among middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64), rising from 16.8% to an estimated 20.8%.
Specifically, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 20.7% to an estimated 18.3%, while the 15 to 24 group increased from 12.1% to 14.8% without corresponding younger inflows. By 2041, middle aged and young retiree cohorts are projected to experience the largest numerical rise, increasing by 198 (13%) to 1,749, whereas retiree and elderly cohorts will record the fastest proportional increase, growing 30% to 518. Conversely, contractions are anticipated across young to middle aged adults as well as children and young adults.
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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 4 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 Aug 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 Aug 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.