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Monash has an estimated 5,658 residents. That puts 1,659 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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Demographic assessment by AreaSearch indicates that Monash has a resident count of approximately 5,658 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 5,644 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents a modest addition of 14 people (0.2%). This figure is derived from an ABS estimated resident population of 5,657 in June 2025 alongside 19 validated new addresses registered following the Census. The resulting population density stands at 1,659 persons per square kilometer, placing it above the national benchmark tracked by AreaSearch. Monash's 0.2% post-census expansion trails the broader SA3 area (1.4%) by 1.2 percentage points, reflecting steady underlying demographic conditions.
The area's population growth was almost entirely underpinned by inbound overseas migration in recent times. Projections utilize ABS and Geoscience Australia modelling released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for each SA2, supplemented by ACT Government SA2 projections (2022 base) for post-2032 horizons and areas not otherwise covered. Under this framework, Monash is forecast to experience an overall contraction, shedding 345 persons by 2041. In contrast to the broader downward trajectory, select older demographics are slated to expand, most notably the 75 to 84 bracket with an expected gain of 159 people. <i>See the age section for more details.</i>
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
24 new dwellings have been approved in Monash over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 0.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Monash have averaged approximately 4 dwellings annually, accumulating to 24 homes across the past 5 financial years. With an inflow averaging 3.8 new residents per completed home each year across the 5 financial years spanning FY-22 to FY-26, local demand significantly outpaces additions to the housing stock, applying upward price pressure and intensifying buyer competition. Newly approved dwellings carry an average construction cost of $307,000, aligning with regional building levels. Furthermore, $1.1 million in commercial building approvals was recorded during this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential focus of the suburb.
Per capita construction activity in Monash sits at roughly 59% of the Australian Capital Territory level and places within the 5th percentile across the country, creating restricted availability for purchasers while bolstering interest in established housing stock. This subdued volume highlights the mature state of the suburb along with potential planning restrictions. Recent building approvals consist of 25.0% separate houses alongside 75.0% medium and high-density dwellings. This tilt toward compact housing formats provides accessible price points for first-home buyers, downsizers, and investors. Representing a clear shift from the prevailing local stock of 86.0% standalone houses, this trend reflects dwindling greenfield land, evolving living preferences, and housing affordability demands. With demographic forecasts pointing toward flat or declining resident numbers, housing demand in Monash could moderate, potentially offering more advantageous conditions for prospective purchasers.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Monash, worth an estimated $1.2 billion. A further 23 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.71 billion. 1 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and health & medical. 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major planning policies, and development initiatives exert a substantial influence on local growth dynamics. AreaSearch has identified 6 projects poised to affect the surrounding district, notably Canberra Light Rail Stage 4 - Woden to Tuggeranong, Erindale Group Centre Master Plan Implementation - Stage 1, Dairy Farmers Hill Precinct (1 Dairy Road), and The Valley Ponds - Wanniassa, with primary developments outlined below.
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Canberra Light Rail Stage 4 - Woden to Tuggeranong
Proposed southern extension of the Canberra light rail network connecting Woden Town Centre to Tuggeranong Town Centre via the Athllon Drive corridor. Recent 2026 updates indicate the ACT Government is developing a transit-oriented development (ToD) plan for the Athllon Drive corridor, with conceptual integrated bus and light rail network options for Canberra South expected by June 2026. The project remains part of the long-term City-wide Light Rail Network plan to support a population of 500,000.
Wanniassa Hills Primary School Modernisation
ACT Government modernisation project at Wanniassa Hills Primary School delivering a preschool upgrade and replacement of existing gas boilers with fully electric heat pumps to improve energy efficiency, thermal comfort and learning environments. The works build on the school's earlier major modernisation program including new learning communities, administration refurbishment, hall improvements and expanded parking. Electrical supply upgrade works were tendered in 2025 to support the new HVAC system.
Erindale Group Centre Master Plan Implementation - Stage 1
A long-term revitalisation of the Erindale Group Centre focused on transforming public spaces, improving pedestrian and active travel links, and upgrading community infrastructure. The 2025-26 ACT Budget specifically funded the Erindale shops upgrade, with concept designs for public space improvements, including new lighting, paving, and furniture, expected for community feedback in 2026. The broader master plan facilitates future mixed-use development and roughly 800 new dwellings to support Tuggeranong growth.
Kambah Group Centre Expansion
A $20 million private redevelopment led by Exempla Group to revitalize the Kambah Village precinct. The project involves doubling the existing Woolworths supermarket footprint to approximately 3,475 square metres to create a full-line store. The expansion includes a new BWS, additional specialty retail units ranging from 50 to 300 square metres, new food outlets, and medical services. The design features a new covered northern entry and integrated landscaping designed to complement ACT Government public realm upgrades.Current planning focus includes lease variations to accommodate indoor recreation and personal services.
Southquay Greenway Stage 2 - Block 1 Section 80 Public Housing
Public housing development on Block 1 Section 80 in the Southquay Greenway precinct on Lake Tuggeranong, proposing 30 Class C adaptable units (12 x two-bedroom, 17 x three-bedroom, and 1 x four-bedroom) aligning with the ACT Planning Strategy for compact, efficient, and accessible developments.
Empire Global Mixed-Use Development
Major mixed-use development comprising 299 residential apartments, 6 serviced apartments, and 1 commercial unit across two buildings up to 8 storeys. Includes three basement parking levels with 371 car spaces. The project was initially refused due to solar access concerns, but the developer plans to resubmit with amendments addressing planning authority concerns.
The Valley Ponds - Wanniassa
Proposed medium-density residential estate of approximately 120-150 townhouses and apartments on former open space land between Wanniassa Hills and the Erindale Centre, part of the broader Indicative Land Release Program.
Wanniassa Playing Fields Irrigation & Lighting Upgrade
Installation of automated irrigation system and sports field lighting at Wanniassa District Playing Fields to support increased usage, night use, and drought resilience.
2,769 residents of Monash are employed, from a labour force of 2,890. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 62.1%. 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 4,479, about 79% 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 labour market features an educated resident profile with strong representation in essential service industries, accompanied by an unemployment rate of 4.2% and a 0.6% annual increase in employment. Across the locality, 2,769 residents are employed as of March 2026, while the jobless rate sits 0.1% higher than the Australian Capital Territory benchmark of 4.1%. Labour force participation is comparatively subdued at 62.1%, below the territory-wide mark of 70.6%. Census figures recorded 10.8% of workers operating from home, though this metric was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Key employment sectors for local residents comprise public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction.
Construction exhibits pronounced local concentration, capturing a workforce share 1.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, professional & technical roles are comparatively sparse, accounting for 8.5% of local employment relative to 11.1% across Australian Capital Territory. As an established residential enclave, the suburb generates limited direct employment internally, evidenced by the disparity between working and resident populations in Census figures. According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM releases, annual employment grew by 0.6% against a 1.2% expansion in the labour pool, nudging the local jobless rate up by 0.5 percentage points. Over the equivalent timeframe, Australian Capital Territory saw employment rise by 0.3%, the labour pool lift by 1.1%, and unemployment climb 0.7 percentage points. Projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide forward-looking indicators for local labour demand. Applying these five- and ten-year nationwide sectoral forecasts against the suburb's industry profile yields an estimated local job growth of 6.4% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, compared to nationwide projections of 6.6% and 13.7% respectively (noting that this is a simple weighted extrapolation for demonstration and excludes localized population movements).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Monash is $2,164 a week (about $113,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,095 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,307 a year against an average of $74,851. 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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ATO postcode records for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that personal earnings in the Monash SA2 substantially exceed national standards, showing a median income of $64,307 and an average income of $74,851. These levels compare with Australian Capital Territory medians of $72,206 and averages of $85,981. Factoring in the 10.44% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $71,021 for median earnings and $82,665 for the average as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household incomes placed between the 75th and 85th percentiles nationally.
A substantial 30.9% of the local population (1,748 individuals) falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, aligning closely with the 34.3% regional proportion. Local affluence is further highlighted by 33.6% of households earning over $3,000 per week, reinforcing strong retail spending capacity. Furthermore, households retain 86.8% of income after servicing housing costs, placing Monash in the 7th decile on the SEIFA economic index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Monash had 2,122 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 1% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,058 a month. Rent absorbs 20.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential property in Monash during the last Census was dominated by separate houses at 86.4%, with semi-detached, apartment, and other configurations accounting for 13.7%, compared to Australian Capital Territory averages of 63.3% houses and 36.7% multi-unit dwellings. Outright property ownership was elevated relative to the territory at 38.8%, while mortgaged dwellings comprised 40.6% and rental accommodation made up 20.5%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,058, below the Australian Capital Territory median of $2,080, while median weekly rent stood at $450, matching the Australian Capital Territory figure of $450. Across nationwide benchmarks, Monash's mortgage repayments sit well above the national median of $1,863, with rental costs also significantly exceeding the $375 national level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Monash counted 2,122 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 72.1% of all local households, with couple families with children representing 32.3%, couples without children accounting for 27.5%, and single parent households making up 11.3%. Non-family living arrangements comprise 27.9%, split between single-person households at 26.1% and group shared homes at 1.8%. The suburb records an average household size of 2.5 people, aligning with the Australian Capital Territory norm.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.4% of adults in Monash hold a university qualification, including 20.3% with a bachelor degree and 7.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 19.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 423 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,050 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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Tertiary attainment in the area presents room for growth, with 31.4% of residents holding a higher education degree compared to the SA4 regional benchmark of 46.8%. Among university credentials, bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 20.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 7.2% and graduate diplomas at 3.9%. Technical and vocational training is widely held, with 32.1% of the population aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, comprising certificates (19.1%) and advanced diplomas (13.0%). Engagement in formal learning is substantial across the community, with 26.4% of residents actively participating in studies. By education level, this encompasses 8.9% attending primary school, 6.7% in secondary school, and 4.4% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Monash reaches 28 stops on 64 routes, timetabled for about 4,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 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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Public transport connectivity in Monash is facilitated by 28 active bus stops across the suburb. These facilities are served by 64 separate routes that deliver 4,834 weekly scheduled services. Local access is high, with typical walking distances to the closest stop averaging 187 meters. Reflecting the suburb's residential role, outward commuting is dominant, with private vehicles accounting for 90% of travel and bus transit comprising 6%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.4 vehicles per household, while 10.8% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census (under potential COVID-19 influences).
Transit schedules provide an average of 690 daily trips across the broader network, which translates to roughly 172 weekly services per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.5% of residents in Monash report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 77% of areas nationally. 8.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality metrics and chronic illness patterns highlight notable public health considerations for Monash, with chronic condition rates elevated among younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance uptake is extensive, covering approximately 56% of the population (~3,174 people), compared to 62.4% across Australian Capital Territory. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments locally, affecting 10.7 and 8.5% of the community respectively. Meanwhile, 61.5% of residents report no chronic health conditions, in contrast to 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory. Long-term medical issues show higher-than-average incidence among working-age individuals.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 25.9% of the population (1,468 people), well above the 14.2% proportion across Australian Capital Territory, with elderly health outcomes aligning broadly with national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.8% of Monash residents were born overseas and 19.8% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (25.8%) and English (25.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Monash is pronounced compared to most Australian areas, with 25.8% of the community born abroad and 19.8% using a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the leading faith, held by 50.9% of the population. Notably, Islamic affiliation shows above-average representation at 3.6% of residents, versus 3.4% throughout Australian Capital Territory. Examining parental ancestry, the primary reported backgrounds among Monash residents are Australian at 25.8%, English at 25.2%, and Other at 9.6%. Distinct representation is also evident across several other backgrounds, including Spanish at 0.8% (against 0.5% regionally), Serbian at 0.6% (against 0.4%), and Croatian at 0.9% (against 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Monash is 43. 20.6% 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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The demographic structure clearly establishes Monash as an established retirement and mature lifestyle community. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates indicate that 25.9% of the population is aged 65+, compared to 14.2% across Australian Capital Territory, whereas adults aged 25 - 44 represent 22.4% locally against a 32.8% territory share. The median age remains at 43, unchanged since the 2021 Census, which is 8 years higher than the Australian Capital Territory Census figure of 35 and above the national median of 38. The most significant shift since the Census occurred in the 45 - 64 age bracket, declining from 25.2% to an estimated 22.9%.
This was largely driven by the 55 to 64 group falling from 13.9% to an estimated 11.8%, while the 65 to 74 group rose from 11.5% to 12.9%, reflecting cohort aging. By 2041, senior cohorts are projected to see the largest increase, gaining 137 residents (9%) to reach 1,605, while younger adult, child, and youth cohorts are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Monash
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 1 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 19 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,644 at the 2021 Census → 5,658 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 (801071084). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.