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Hawker has an estimated 3,007 residents. That puts 1,534 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, Hawker records an estimated count of around 3,007 inhabitants as of Aug 2026. This represents a contraction of 1 people (0.0%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 3,008 people. This updated figure is derived by combining the ABS estimated resident population figure of 3,007 registered in June 2025 with validated address activity occurring after the Census date. Taking into account this headcount, the locality registers a population density of 1,534 persons per square kilometer, a figure that sits higher than the national benchmark across locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
Inward overseas migration served as the core demographic catalyst, generating around 86.9% of total demographic additions over recent periods. Projections compiled by ABS/Geoscience Australia (published in 2024 using 2022 as their baseline) are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 regions. For years extending beyond 2032, or whenever SA2 areas lack coverage within this dataset, age-bracket trajectory metrics from the ACT Government SA2 projections (also anchored on a 2022 baseline) are applied. Applying this framework to outline upcoming demographic shifts, the total resident base is anticipated to experience a contraction, diminishing by 219 persons by 2041. In contrast to this overall downturn, certain age groups are forecast to expand, most notably the cohort aged 85 and over, which is expected to add 29 people. Detailed age breakdowns are presented in the age section.
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Residential building approvals in Hawker have averaged around 3 dwellings each year, amounting to a cumulative 15 homes authorized throughout the preceding 5 financial years (spanning FY-22 to FY-26). Given the localized population contraction in recent times, this volume of construction represents a sufficient level in relative terms, presenting favorable conditions for prospective purchasers, with recent dwellings carrying an average building cost of $375,000. In addition, commercial planning approvals recorded in the current financial year total $919,000, pointing toward a subdued volume of commercial building. Hawker registers subdued building activity when contrasted against the Australian Capital Territory, tracking 84.0% below the per-capita regional benchmark.
This constrained flow of new stock typically reinforces market demand and supports valuations for established properties. Activity is likewise suppressed relative to the nationwide standard, highlighting the mature character of the suburb and signaling potential regulatory or spatial constraints on development. Furthermore, all recent building consents have been standalone houses, preserving the detached suburban aesthetic and catering to buyers seeking spacious family residences. Builders are delivering detached stock at a rate that exceeds the baseline distribution recorded at the Census (67.0%), reflecting enduring buyer interest in single-family houses. With approximately 1250 people per dwelling approval, Hawker represents an established, late-stage residential market. With demographic projections indicating a static or contracting community size, Hawker is likely to face reduced pressure on its housing stock, thereby offering advantageous conditions for purchasers.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 23 current infrastructure and development projects close to Hawker, worth an estimated $10.5 billion. 4 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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 planning policies, major initiatives, and infrastructural improvements play a decisive role in shaping local performance. In total, AreaSearch has identified no major infrastructure projects within the immediate area that are likely to exert direct impacts. Nearby regional undertakings of significance include the Belconnen Town Centre East Precinct, the New Northside Hospital, the Kippax Fair Expansion and Redevelopment, and the multi-stage Ginninderry Estate - Strathnairn & Macnamara (Stages 1-7+), with pertinent project details listed below.
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Ethos Belconnen
Ethos is the second stage of Per Se Developments' Cirrus lakeside precinct at Belconnen. The project comprises 88 premium apartments with ground floor commercial tenancies overlooking Lake Ginninderra. Construction is well advanced with display apartments open and commercial space being marketed ahead of expected completion in 2026.
Belconnen Basketball Stadium Expansion
The ACT Government is progressing planning for the expansion and modernisation of the Belconnen Basketball Stadium. The project encompasses additional indoor multi-sport courts, upgraded spectator seating, enhanced accessibility features, and improved administrative and changeroom amenities to meet rising regional community demand. Works are managed under the ACT Government's community sports infrastructure investment program.
University of Canberra Sports Precinct
Major expansion of University of Canberra sports facilities, including the development of Sports Hub 2, new aquatic centre, indoor sports courts, outdoor playing fields, gymnasium upgrades, and athlete training facilities. It focuses on community access programs and elite athlete development.
Belconnen Community Hub Upgrade
Comprehensive upgrade of existing community facilities including expanded library services, community meeting spaces, youth programs area, seniors center, and childcare facilities. Improved accessibility and technology integration throughout.
West Belconnen Health Centre
Planned ACT Government community health centre for the growing West Belconnen and Ginninderry region. The facility is intended to provide integrated primary care, specialist outpatient services, allied health, mental health and community health services. As of 2026 the project remains in the planning phase with potential sites under review, land acquisition and concept design progressing ahead of future construction funding.
Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre Bioreactor Upgrade
Icon Water is renewing the Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre by building new bioreactors and supporting infrastructure, including membrane bioreactor technology, fine screening, membrane tanks, chemical dosing, blowers, waste-activated sludge management and non-potable water systems. The upgrade will increase wastewater treatment capacity to 97 ML per day, support Canberra's population growth, and help protect the Molonglo River. As of April 2026, earthworks and excavation for the new bioreactor foundations are in progress, with concrete foundation pours expected from July 2026.
JWLand Belconnen Lathlain Street Development
Mixed-use precinct at Belconnen Town Centre comprising 435 apartments across buildings of 12 to 18 storeys, a 144-room hotel, ground-floor retail, cafes, restaurants, and commercial office suites. The project sits within the Lathlain Eat Street precinct opposite Westfield Belconnen and adjoins an ACT Government urban park. A podium park and rooftop terrace gardens are planned, with 583 basement car spaces across four levels. A development application was lodged in early 2025.
Belconnen Mixed-Use Towers (40 Cameron Avenue)
RF Corval has proposed a major mixed-use redevelopment at 40 Cameron Avenue comprising two towers of 24 and 27 storeys. The proposal includes 407 residential apartments, ground-floor commercial and office tenancies, and structured basement and podium parking. The project replaces an existing low-rise commercial building situated within the Belconnen Town Centre precinct.
1,535 residents of Hawker are employed, from a labour force of 1,614. Unemployment sits at 4.9%, with participation at 63.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,540, 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 in Hawker is characterized by high qualifications and strong representation across essential community services, alongside a jobless rate of 4.9%. As of March 2026, 1,535 residents are actively employed, while the local unemployment rate sits 0.8% above the Australian Capital Territory mark of 4.1%, and the local participation rate of 63.8% trails the broader Australian Capital Territory benchmark of 70.6%. Census findings indicate that 14.4% of employed residents conducted their work from home, though this figure should be considered in light of prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time.
Resident employment demonstrates strong clusters within public administration & safety, education & training, along with health care & social assistance. The community displays an especially pronounced concentration in education & training, securing an employment proportion that is 1.4 times the regional standard. Conversely, public administration & safety holds a more moderate footprint locally, engaging 26.2% of workers compared to 30.4% regionally. Given the disparity between Census counts of the locally-based working population and total resident workers, this residential suburb provides a limited volume of jobs within its own borders. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that the labour force grew by 1.1% while employment fell by 1.0% during the year to March 2026, resulting in a 2.0 percentage point increase in unemployment. In contrast, the Australian Capital Territory experienced 0.3% employment growth and 1.1% labour force growth, with unemployment rising by 0.7 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia provides national employment forecasts from Mar-26 that can help understand potential future demand in Hawker. These forecasts span five and ten-year periods and have been overlaid with local employment data to project growth trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though growth varies considerably across industry sectors. When these sectoral projections are applied to Hawker's employment structure, local employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, though this simple weighting extrapolation is for illustrative purposes only and does not incorporate localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hawker is $2,251 a week (about $117,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,169 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $69,210 a year against an average of $85,137. 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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Aggregated ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings in the Hawker SA2 among the top tiers nationwide. Median individual taxable income reaches $69,210 while the average sits at $85,137, compared to Australian Capital Territory benchmarks of $72,206 and $85,981 respectively. Adjusting for a cumulative Wage Price Index increase of 10.44% since financial year 2023 brings modeled estimates to around $76,436 (median) and $94,025 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, 2021 Census figures situate Hawker in the 81st to 89th percentiles across the country.
A breakdown of earnings shows that 32.6% of residents (980 individuals) earn weekly amounts between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring regional tendencies where 34.3% fall within this band. High earnings are prevalent, with 35.4% receiving more than $3,000 per week, underpinning demand for high-end retail and commercial services. Residents retain 89.7% of total earnings after meeting housing costs, demonstrating substantial discretionary capacity, while the area's socioeconomic standing is highlighted by a SEIFA income placement in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hawker had 1,181 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 67% detached houses and 20% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 45% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $375 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 16.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.5%. 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 local housing landscape in Hawker was composed of 67.3% separate houses and 32.7% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached residences, apartments, and alternative structures), compared with the Australian Capital Territory profile of 63.3% separate houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Outright homeownership was considerably elevated over the broader territory at 45.3%, while remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (31.4%) or occupied by tenants (23.2%). Median monthly mortgage costs in the area stood at $2,000, undercutting the Australian Capital Territory median of $2,080, while median weekly rent was recorded at $375, below the territory figure of $450.
Across Australia, Hawker records higher mortgage payments than the national benchmark of $1,863, whereas its rental levels align with the nationwide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hawker counted 1,181 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the primary living arrangement in Hawker, accounting for 70.2% of all households; this includes 30.9% couples with children, 28.8% couples without children, and 9.7% single parent families. The balance of 29.8% consists of non-family living structures, made up of lone person households (26.2%) and group shared living arrangements (3.3%). Average household occupancy stands at 2.5 people, identical to the Australian Capital Territory standard.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
52.1% of adults in Hawker hold a university qualification, including 29.4% with a bachelor degree and 16.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 83% of areas nationally. A further 11.2% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,556 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,094 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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Levels of higher education in Hawker comfortably outpace broader geographic standards, with 52.1% of individuals aged 15+ possessing a tertiary degree, relative to 30.4% across Australia and 43.8% across the SA3 area. This strong educational profile positions the locality well for participation in knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees represent the largest share at 29.4%, alongside postgraduate degrees at 16.4% and graduate diplomas at 6.3%. Meanwhile, vocational qualifications account for 20.8% of credentials among residents aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (11.2%). A substantial 29.8% of the local population is engaged in formal studies.
Within this cohort, 8.6% attend secondary schooling, 8.4% are enrolled in primary education, and 7.3% are engaged in tertiary courses.
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Public transport in Hawker reaches 20 stops on 65 routes, timetabled for about 3,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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Hawker contains 20 active public transit stops within its boundaries, providing access to bus services. Across these points, 65 distinct routes operate to deliver a combined 3,363 passenger journeys on a weekly basis. Transit accessibility is strong, with the typical resident residing 157 meters from their closest stop. Being a predominantly suburban residential district, outbound commuting is standard: private vehicles account for 88% of travel, while 7% utilize buses. Average motor vehicle ownership is 1.4 per household. In addition, 14.4% of working residents operated from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Across the full transit network, service frequency stands at 480 scheduled trips each day, translating to an average of roughly 168 departures each week for every individual stop.
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65.8% of residents in Hawker report no long-term health condition. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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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Hawker records positive general health metrics, with AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illnesses and mortality rates tracking in close alignment with nationwide standards across younger and older age brackets alike. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, held by roughly 62% of the local populace (1,852 people), compared with the Australian national rate of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions emerge as the most prevalent diagnoses among residents, reported by 9.1 and 8.4% of the population respectively, while 65.8% of individuals indicated having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory.
Working-age residents display health patterns consistent with broader norms. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.0% of the community (632 people), surpassing the Australian Capital Territory proportion of 14.2%, with overall national health standings reflecting standard population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.4% of Hawker residents were born overseas and 18.8% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.9%) and Australian (23.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Hawker tracks higher than in most surrounding areas, with 26.4% of inhabitants born abroad and 18.8% communicating in a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the most widely held faith, comprising 39.2% of local residents. In relative terms, Hinduism exhibits noticeable local presence at 3.7% of the population, compared against 4.8% across the Australian Capital Territory. Examining parental heritage, the three most common ancestries among Hawker residents are English (25.9%), Australian (23.4%), and Other (11.3%). In addition, specific ancestral backgrounds show distinct representations relative to territory patterns: Welsh ancestry accounts for 1.0% locally (relative to 0.6% regionally), Hungarian represents 0.5% (against 0.3%), and Scottish stands at 9.3% (compared to 7.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hawker is 42. 27.2% 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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Hawker possesses an older demographic distribution. Figures updated to August 2026 indicate that 21.0% of the community consists of retirement-age and senior cohorts (65+), contrasting with 14.2% across the Australian Capital Territory, whereas younger to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) comprise only 24.2% locally against 32.8% territory-wide. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 42, showing no change from the 2021 Census and exceeding the territory Census median of 35 by 7 years. Since the Census, the share of children and young adults (0 - 24) has shifted from 28.6% to an estimated 30.7%.
Projections to 2041 indicate that no broad age band will see substantial gains, while both the 25 - 44 adult cohort and the 0 - 24 youth segment are forecast to experience net declines over the horizon.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hawker
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 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 (3,008 at the 2021 Census → 3,007 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 (801011013). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.