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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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The median house price in Batemans Bay - South is $860k, with units at $600k. House values have moved 2.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Batemans Bay - South has an estimated 9,222 residents, up from 8,938 at the 2021 Census — a change of 284 people, or 3.2%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. 296 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 302 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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As of Aug 2026, demographic assessments from AreaSearch place the population of Batemans Bay - South at approximately 9,222. Compared to the 8,938 residents recorded during the 2021 Census, this represents an expansion of 284 people (3.2%). Such growth is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 9,174 as of June 2025 alongside 296 validated new addresses registered following the Census. With a density of 301 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous personal space and scope for future expansion. Outpacing the broader SA3 area (2.8%), Batemans Bay - South's 3.2% rise highlights its position as a regional growth frontrunner, largely propelled by interstate migration which accounted for roughly 71.7% of net population additions in recent times.
Projections for each SA2 region are drawn from ABS/Geoscience Australia models published in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year), supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2022 (with a 2021 base year) where coverage is absent. For the 2032 to 2041 timeframe, age-cohort growth rates from these datasets are further integrated. In light of anticipated demographic transitions, regional expansion is projected to track marginally beneath the nationwide regional median, adding 807 persons by 2041 relative to current annual ERP benchmarks—a cumulative gain of 8.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
405 new dwellings have been approved in Batemans Bay - South over the past five years, an average of 81 a year. That places the area in the 66th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 81 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 88% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. 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 Batemans Bay - South average approximately 81 per annum, culminating in 405 homes across the past 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26, inward migration averaged just 1 people yearly for every newly constructed residence, showing that residential supply comfortably matches or exceeds local demand, thereby widening purchaser choices and facilitating possible above-trend population expansion. The mean expected construction cost stands at $532,000 per dwelling, slightly exceeding regional norms and pointing toward quality-oriented building activity. Concurrently, commercial building permits totaled $6.7 million this financial year, reflecting a modest focus on non-residential development.
Per capita construction activity in Batemans Bay - South exceeds the Rest of NSW by 75.0%, affording prospective purchasers extensive options despite an easing in building momentum over recent periods. Detached houses account for 88.0% of new residential development while attached dwellings comprise 12.0%, reinforcing the region's spacious suburban character and appealing to buyers seeking roomier environments. Recording roughly 149 people per dwelling approval, the locality clearly exhibits low-density attributes. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projection, Batemans Bay - South is anticipated to welcome 755 additional residents by 2041. Given prevailing building rates, residential completions appear well positioned to satisfy incoming demand, fostering advantageous conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating growth above baseline expectations.
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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Batemans Bay - South, worth an estimated $353 million. A further 72 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.18 billion. 23 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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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Capital investments, planning strategies, and infrastructure initiatives exert a substantial influence on regional outcomes. AreaSearch has outlined 4 notable undertakings poised to affect the community, prominent among them being the Lot 5 Bunderra Circuit Residential Subdivision, Future Rosedale, The Sebel Hotel, and the Greater Batemans Bay Structure Plan.
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Lot 5 Bunderra Circuit Residential Subdivision
DA-approved 21-lot residential subdivision on a 52,684 sqm englobo site at Malua Bay on the NSW South Coast. Lots range from 619 sqm to 11,470 sqm, all north-facing, with a leafy coastal setting near Malua Bay Beach and Batemans Bay. Vegetation clearing is complete and the site is ready for civil works. The englobo parcel sold in 2024/25 for $2.7 million.
Future Rosedale
Proposed masterplanned residential and conservation community spanning approximately 235 hectares near Rosedale on the NSW South Coast. Under proposal by Walker Corporation, the development plans provide approximately 741 residential lots alongside dedicated open space, ecological corridors, and native bushland protection. The planning proposal remains in assessment and structure planning stages with Eurobodalla Shire Council and NSW Planning.
The Sebel Hotel Batemans Bay
Redevelopment of the former Batemans Bay Hotel site into a four-storey mixed-use hospitality complex featuring a 71-room Accor Sebel hotel, 11 luxury serviced townhouses, a business centre, gym, and parking facilities. Approved by the Southern Regional Planning Panel following assessment by Eurobodalla Shire Council, revitalising the foreshore precinct.
24 Beach Road Residential Development
Redevelopment of the former waterfront motel site into a multi-storey residential apartment complex comprising 34 premium units. Development approval was granted by Eurobodalla Shire Council following assessment for coastal residential densification. The project incorporates waterfront orientation, basement parking, and contemporary building standards.
Batemans Bay Community Health Facility
Construction of a new purpose-built community health centre on the existing Batemans Bay Hospital site. The $20 million facility centralizes allied health, child and family services, Aboriginal health, community mental health, and drug and alcohol programs into a modern integrated hub. Delivered by Health Infrastructure NSW and Southern NSW Local Health District, main works commenced in 2024 with operational commissioning scheduled for 2025.
3 Clyde Street Mixed Use Tourist, Residential & Retail Development
Development consent granted for a mixed-use tourist and residential development across two buildings of four and five storeys. The project encompasses 46 hotel and serviced apartment units, 10 permanent residential apartments, two ground-floor retail tenancies, and basement parking overlooking the Clyde River.
Greater Batemans Bay Structure Plan
A visionary document setting out the strategic planning framework for development over 25 years, guiding the scale, pattern, and broad location of development, including provision for new housing and business. It aims to balance demands for new housing, commercial development, and servicing with environmental preservation and character retention.
Batemans Bay Clyde River Entrance Dredging
Transport for NSW coastal dredging campaign removing approximately 30,000 cubic metres of marine sand from the Clyde River navigation channel and bar. Dredged sand was transferred via submerged pipeline to nourish nearshore waters off Cullendulla Beach, maintaining safe marine navigation for commercial fishers and recreational vessels.
3,581 residents of Batemans Bay - South are employed, from a labour force of 3,732. Unemployment sits at 4.0%, with participation at 47.1%. 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 8,067, about 87% 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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Batemans Bay - South maintains a capable labor pool with solid representation across essential services and an unemployment rate of 4.0%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 3,581. The jobless rate aligns closely with Regional NSW's 4.1%, whereas labor market participation sits markedly lower at 47.1% versus 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census figures indicated that only 12.5% of workers operated from home, a metric that may have been influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Local workforce participation is primarily clustered within health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Retail trade concentration is especially pronounced, tracking at 1.3 times the regional standard.
Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.1% of employment compared to the regional benchmark of 5.3%. Comparisons between resident counts and Census workplace populations point to a relatively constrained local employment base. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures indicates that over the 12-month period, the local labor pool shrank by 2.1% while overall employment fell by 1.7%, yielding a 0.4 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeline, Regional NSW saw employment decline by 0.9% and the labor force contract by 0.4%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia's national projections from Mar-26 outline anticipated occupational demand across five and ten-year horizons, forecasting nationwide job expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. When mapped to the local industry mix via simple weighting extrapolation (unadjusted for localized population trends), Batemans Bay - South's employment is similarly projected to increase by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Batemans Bay - South is $1,215 a week (about $63,000 a year), with median personal income at $638 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,495 a year against an average of $57,203. 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 taxpayer records for financial year 2023 published by AreaSearch indicate that Batemans Bay - South SA2 generated a median income of $46,495 and a mean of $57,203, falling short of nationwide benchmarks as well as Regional NSW's median of $52,390 and mean of $65,215. Incorporating a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, estimated earnings as of March 2026 reach approximately $51,293 for the median and $63,106 on average. Census 2021 returns situate local household, family, and personal earnings between the 14th and 17th percentiles across the country.
A substantial 30.2% of residents (2,785 individuals) earn within the $800 - 1,499 bracket, contrasting with the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 tier leads at 29.9%. Residual income following housing expenses sits at 85.1%, which registers at the 16th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Batemans Bay - South had 3,697 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 8% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 50% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,600 a month. Rent absorbs 28.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.4%. 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, residential stock in Batemans Bay - South was divided between 80.4% separate houses and 19.6% other housing types (including apartments and semi-detached properties), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings in Regional NSW. Outright home ownership reached 49.5%, substantially outpacing Regional NSW, while mortgaged homes accounted for 24.0% and rental properties represented 26.5%. Median monthly mortgage costs sat at $1,600 and weekly median rents were $350, both favorable when juxtaposed against Regional NSW's $1,733 mortgage and $330 rent levels. Relative to nationwide benchmarks, local mortgage obligations remain notably below the $1,863 Australian average, with rental payments also trailing the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Batemans Bay - South counted 3,697 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 92% of areas nationally, against 38% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 67.5% of households, consisting of couples without children (38.2%), couples with children (17.7%), and single parent families (11.0%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 32.5%, dominated by lone person households at 30.4% alongside group households at 2.1%. The average household size stands at 2.2 people, slightly under the Regional NSW benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.1% of adults in Batemans Bay - South hold a university qualification, including 13.3% with a bachelor degree and 4.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.5% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,218 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 937 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 poses a notable developmental hurdle in the region, with higher education qualifications held by 21.1% of residents compared to the 32.2% NSW benchmark. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 13.3%, followed by postgraduate awards (4.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational training is widely held, as 41.4% of community members aged 15+ possess technical qualifications, spanning advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (29.5%). Formal study engages 23.6% of the local population. Within this cohort, 8.6% attend primary school, 7.6% are enrolled in secondary education, and 2.3% are engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Batemans Bay - South reaches 206 stops on 37 routes, timetabled for about 390 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 transit in Batemans Bay - South encompasses 206 bus stops across 37 separate routes, providing 390 passenger services every week. Network proximity is high, with residents situated an average of 171 meters from their closest boarding point. Commuter transit is primarily outbound, with private vehicles serving as the chief travel choice for 95% of trips. Average motor vehicle ownership is 1.3 per residence, trailing the regional mean. Work-from-home participation was recorded at 12.5% during the 2021 Census, potentially reflecting prevailing COVID-19 settings. Daily transit runs average 55 trips across the network, generating roughly 1 weekly trips per individual stop.
The mapped analysis presents the 100 nearest stops relative to the area's geographic center.
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56.9% of residents in Batemans Bay - South report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 82% of areas nationally. 7.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 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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Analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease trends by AreaSearch highlights significant health vulnerabilities in Batemans Bay - South across age brackets, coupled with a private health insurance coverage rate of roughly 48% (~4,389 people). This sits below the 51.9% recorded across Regional NSW and the nationwide level of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most widespread medical issues, diagnosed in 13.1 and 9.3% of the populace respectively, while 56.9% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions (compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW). Working-age individuals experience elevated chronic condition rates, and older residents—with 34.2% of the population aged 65 and over (3,154 people) compared to 23.3% in Regional NSW—face notable health challenges that rank higher on a national scale than the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Batemans Bay - South is largely Australian-born, at 82.5% of residents, with 5.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.2%) and Australian (27.4%). 4.0% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Batemans Bay - South sit beneath regional standards, with Australian-born residents comprising 82.5% of the community, 89.2% holding citizenship, and 94.2% using solely English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, claimed by 55.3% of individuals, closely matching the 55.9% proportion observed throughout Regional NSW. Parental heritage figures show English (32.2%), Australian (27.4%), and Irish (9.4%) forming the three leading ancestries in Batemans Bay - South. Specific background distributions also deviate from regional averages: Croatian ancestry is elevated at 0.9% (versus 0.3% regionally) and Scottish stands at 9.0% (versus 8.0%), while Australian Aboriginal heritage represents 4.0% (compared to 4.6% across the region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Batemans Bay - South is 54, older than 96% of areas nationally. 17.7% 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 of Batemans Bay - South heavily emphasizes retirement and lifestyle living. August 2026 data shows that senior cohorts aged 65+ account for 34.2% of residents compared to 23.3% across Regional NSW, whereas persons aged 25 - 44 represent 16.8% versus 23.5% regionally. As at August 2026, the estimated median age remains at 54, matching the 2021 Census figure while sitting 11 years above the Regional NSW mark of 43 and well past Australia's Census median of 38. The 45 - 64 age group has contracted from 28.0% at the Census to an estimated 25.5%.
Older demographics are anticipated to drive future expansion, increasing by 383 (12%) to 3,538 individuals by 2041, whereas younger demographics and children are forecast to decline over that duration.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Batemans Bay - South
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
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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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 this month 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 Sep 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 — 296 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,938 at the 2021 Census → 9,222 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 (101041018). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.