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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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Page has an estimated 2,997 residents, down from 3,054 at the 2021 Census — a change of 57 people, or 1.9%. The population has thinned by an average 0.7% a year over five years, slower than 97% of areas nationally. That puts 2,271 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 demographic findings from AreaSearch, the resident population of Page stands at approximately 2,997 as of Aug 2026. This represents a contraction of 57 people (1.9%) compared to the 3,054 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is derived from ABS estimated resident population data showing 2,991 persons in June 2025 alongside 22 validated new addresses identified following the Census. Consequently, the suburb registers a population density of 2,270 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the typical benchmark across nationwide areas evaluated by AreaSearch. Inbound overseas migration served as the primary contributor to demographic additions, functioning as virtually the sole source of population expansion in recent times.
Projections published jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, utilizing 2022 as a base period, are applied across SA2 territories by AreaSearch. Where SA2 locations lack this coverage, as well as across timeframes extending beyond post-2032, growth metrics by age bracket from the ACT Government's 2022-based SA2 forecasts are integrated. Factoring in these prevailing demographic patterns, future expansion is projected to track slightly underneath the national median for statistical regions, with Page forecast to add 138 persons by 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing cumulative growth of 4.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
46 new dwellings have been approved in Page over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That is 3.1 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 development in Page has yielded approximately 9 new dwelling approvals annually, accumulating to 46 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. Alongside recent demographic contractions, this volume of construction has comfortably accommodated local demand to provide prospective purchasers with solid variety, with projects carrying an average building cost of $313,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $2.8 million during this financial year, reinforcing the neighbourhood's predominantly living-oriented focus. When evaluated alongside broader Australian Capital Territory benchmarks, residential building volumes in Page are markedly subdued, registering 51.0% below the per-capita regional norm.
Such low levels of fresh additions frequently underpin price resilience and buyer interest across existing dwellings. Activity also trails the national benchmark, reflecting a mature built environment with possible development constraints. Recent construction approvals comprise 56.0% detached houses alongside 44.0% attached dwellings, demonstrating an increasing diversity of medium-density formats that span various price tiers, ranging from traditional family houses to more accessible compact units. With approximately 883 people per dwelling approval, the locality exhibits characteristics of a highly established residential market. Demographic projections suggest that Page will expand by 132 residents through to 2041 relative to the newest AreaSearch quarterly figures. Existing construction trajectories indicate that forthcoming residential supply is well positioned to satisfy demand, creating favourable purchasing conditions and potentially accommodating demographic growth beyond current estimates.
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 20 current infrastructure and development projects close to Page, worth an estimated $5.19 billion. 2 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and strategic master planning exert significant influence over regional performance. At present, no major projects have been recorded by AreaSearch as having a direct impact on the locality. Prominent surrounding initiatives include the Belconnen Town Centre Master Plan & District Strategy, Belconnen Lakeshore - Connected Waterfront Precinct, Belconnen Town Centre East Precinct, and Belconnen Mixed-Use Towers, with the primary initiatives outlined 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.
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.
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 Central by JW Land
A $520 million mixed-use town centre precinct comprising 550 for-sale apartments and 325 build-to-rent units across two towers (20 and 24 storeys) over a central podium with ground-floor commercial activation and basement parking. The all-electric precinct includes EV charging for each dwelling and improved pedestrian links between Emu Bank, Margaret Timpson Park and the Belconnen Bus Interchange. Site is bounded by Swanson Court, Chandler Street and the Cohen Street bus station.
1,475 residents of Page are employed, from a labour force of 1,576. Unemployment sits at 6.4%, with participation at 61.6%. 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 2,427, about 81% 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 pool in Page is notably skilled, showing significant engagement across vital services, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.4%. As of March 2026, employed residents count 1,475 individuals, while joblessness sits 2.4% higher than the 4.1% recorded for Australian Capital Territory. In addition, labour force participation remains comparatively subdued at 61.6% against the wider territory level of 70.6%. Census findings indicated that a modest 10.6% of workers carried out their duties from home, though potential distortions from Covid-19 lockdown measures should be kept in mind. The primary sectors supporting local workers consist of public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services.
However, public administration & safety captures a smaller proportion locally at 26.5% compared to the regional figure of 30.4%. Given the disparity between Census counts of resident workers and locally based employment positions, this largely residential district generates a relatively constrained volume of internal jobs. AreaSearch examination of ABS and SALM figures indicates that over the 12 months to March 2026, the local workforce expanded by 1.1% while total employment contracted by 1.5%, driving an unemployment rate increase of 2.4 percentage points. Across Australian Capital Territory, by comparison, employment rose by 0.3%, the labour pool increased by 1.1%, and unemployment experienced a 0.7 percentage points rise. National employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future employment needs for Page. These five- and ten-year industry models have been mapped to the local employment base to evaluate prospective outcomes. Nationally, job opportunities are forecast to rise by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with considerable variation across different sectors. Applying these specific industry rates to the workforce composition of Page indicates local job numbers could increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (note that this weighting exercise is purely illustrative and excludes localized population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Page is $1,773 a week (about $92,000 a year), with median personal income at $932 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,178 a year against an average of $67,877. 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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Taxation records compiled by the ATO at postcode level and released for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayers within the Page SA2 earned a median income of $55,178 and an average income of $67,877. These figures align closely with national benchmarks, while trailing the Australian Capital Territory median of $72,206 and average of $85,981. Factoring in Wage Price Index appreciation of 10.44% since financial year 2023, updated earnings are estimated at roughly $60,939 (median) and $74,963 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census positioned individual earnings at the 71st percentile ($932 weekly), whereas household remuneration occupied the 51st percentile.
In terms of earnings distribution, the largest cohort falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, accounting for 32.6% of residents (977 people), closely tracking the regional proportion of 34.3%. Residential costs absorb 15.9% of income, yet robust earnings maintain local disposable income at the 52nd percentile, placing the district in the 7th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Page had 1,180 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 70% detached houses and 4% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $438 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 24.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing inventory in Page was distributed between 70.2% houses and 29.8% other dwellings including apartments and semi-detached units, compared against the Australian Capital Territory breakdown of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 37.1%, notably exceeding the territory benchmark, while remaining properties were held under a mortgage (28.0%) or rented (34.9%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood below the territory standard at $2,000, and weekly median rental rates were $438, compared to Australian Capital Territory metrics of $2,080 and $450 respectively.
On a national basis, mortgage payments in Page exceed the Australian norm of $1,863, with rental costs substantially surpassing the broader countrywide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Page counted 1,180 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 35% 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 majority of local living arrangements at 58.4%, broken down into 24.1% couples with children, 23.6% couples without children, and 10.0% single parent families. Non-family living structures comprise the other 41.6%, consisting of 35.0% single-person households and 6.8% group households. The suburb's median household size of 2.3 people remains lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
45.6% of adults in Page hold a university qualification, including 25.9% with a bachelor degree and 14.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 89% of areas nationally. A further 15.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 326 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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Qualifications among Page residents substantially exceed national benchmarks, as 45.6% of individuals aged 15+ possess tertiary degrees compared to 30.4% across Australia. This prominent educational foundation positions the workforce effectively for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor qualifications represent the primary credential at 25.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (14.6%) and graduate diplomas (5.1%). Technical and vocational education is likewise prevalent, with 25.7% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided into advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (15.6%). Participation across educational institutions is exceptionally strong, with 31.1% of the population presently engaged in structured study.
This cohort includes 9.2% attending primary education, 7.8% pursuing tertiary education, and 6.3% enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Page reaches 14 stops on 41 routes, timetabled for about 2,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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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Local transit analysis identifies 14 active public transport stops situated across Page, accommodating varied bus services. These facilities connect with 41 separate transit routes, generating a combined 2,344 passenger journeys each week. Public transport access is exceptionally high, with commuters situated an average of 174 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the suburb's residential orientation, outbound travel is standard, with private vehicles accounting for 84% of commutes, followed by 10% on buses and 2% using bicycles. Household vehicle ownership sits at an average of 1.0 per dwelling, below regional norms, while a modest 10.6% of workers operated from home according to the 2021 Census (which may reflect prevailing COVID-19 settings).
Transit services maintain an average volume of 334 daily trips across the broader network, providing approximately 167 departures per week at each individual stop location.
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58.9% of residents in Page report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 86% of areas nationally. 12.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.6 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 chronic condition incidence and mortality statistics point to notable health hurdles in Page, with diverse medical issues impacting both younger and senior age brackets. Private health insurance participation stands slightly above typical SA2 standards at approximately 53% of the total population (~1,576 people), whereas the wider Australian Capital Territory records 62.4%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most widespread diagnoses locally, affecting 11.3 and 9.8% of the community respectively, while 58.9% of residents reported having no medical ailments whatsoever, compared with 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory.
Chronic illness rates among working-age individuals tracking above standard levels. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 22.8% of the population (683 people), above the 14.2% registered for Australian Capital Territory, with elderly health outcomes presenting particular challenges while aligning generally with national patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.5% of Page residents were born overseas and 25.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.8%) and Australian (23.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Page tracks higher than in most surrounding regions, with 32.5% of residents born abroad and 25.6% speaking a language other than English in their households. Christianity forms the largest faith community, representing 43.4% of the population. Notably, Buddhism exhibits prominent local concentration, making up 4.1% of residents compared to 3.0% across Australian Capital Territory. Regarding parental lineage and heritage, the leading ancestral origins in Page are English at 23.8%, Australian at 23.1%, and Other at 12.2%. Additional ethnic communities show distinct local concentrations, including Vietnamese residents who account for 1.4% in Page (vs 1.0% regionally), Spanish background at 0.6% (vs 0.5%), and Croatian ancestry at 0.8% (vs 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Page is 40. 29.8% 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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Page exhibits one of the older demographic structures within its territory. Seniors and retirees (65+) constitute 22.8% of the community as at August 2026 compared to 14.2% across Australian Capital Territory, whereas children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 26.4% against a territory level of 31.4%. The median age is an estimated 40 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census level and sitting 5 years higher than the Australian Capital Territory benchmark of 35 recorded at that Census. Since that time, the share of older residents has decreased from 26.1% to an estimated 22.8%.
Looking toward 2041, senior brackets are anticipated to experience the highest numeric increase, rising by 105 (15%) to 788, while child, young adult, and middle-aged cohorts are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Page
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 — 22 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,054 at the 2021 Census → 2,997 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 (801011023). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.