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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 Eden is $700k, with units at $458k. House values have moved 1.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Eden has an estimated 3,466 residents, up from 3,425 at the 2021 Census — a change of 41 people, or 1.2%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 85% of areas nationally. Density is about 37 people per 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, the resident count in Eden stands at approximately 3,466 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 41 people (1.2%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 3,425 people. This updated figure is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 3,453 recorded in June 2025 alongside 79 validated new addresses registered following the Census. The resulting population density is 36 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious living environment. Eden's 1.2% expansion rate since the census sits within 1.6 percentage points of the broader SA3 area (2.8%), illustrating solid underlying demographic momentum.
Net interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, accounting for roughly 79.8% of aggregate population additions over recent timeframes. Demographic modeling incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections published in 2024 using 2022 baseline figures, supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 projections from 2022 (with a 2021 base year) for locations not covered by the primary dataset. Age-specific growth trajectories across these groupings are applied across all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Projections over this timeframe point to a net contraction of 282 persons by 2041 under this framework. Nonetheless, specific older demographics will expand, highlighted by the 85 and over age group, which is forecast to gain 112 people. Further analysis is detailed in the age breakdown.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
70 new dwellings have been approved in Eden over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That is 4.1 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 building approvals in Eden have averaged approximately 14 dwellings annually, accumulating to 70 homes over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). With an influx of 1.3 new residents per year per approved dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local housing delivery remains closely aligned with demand to maintain stable market conditions. The typical construction cost for these new dwellings is $392,000, aligning with regional benchmarks. Furthermore, non-residential activity has seen $9.6 million in commercial development approvals recorded this financial year, reflecting moderate commercial building activity.
Per capita building activity in Eden is roughly 75% of the level recorded across Rest of NSW, positioning the locality in the 47th percentile across Australia. This modest pipeline limits purchasing options and directs buyer focus toward established properties. Standalone houses represent 71.0% of new residential development, with medium and high-density housing accounting for the remaining 29.0%, preserving the regional setting's low-density profile centered on detached family housing. An estimated ratio of 950 people per dwelling approval underlines the area's subdued development backdrop. Given expectations of a stable or declining local headcount, residential supply pressures across Eden are likely to ease, potentially offering advantages to 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 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Eden, worth an estimated $299 million. A further 61 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $28.8 billion. 23 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and tourism. 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 initiatives, civil works, and capital projects play a pivotal role in local market dynamics. AreaSearch has pinpointed 10 infrastructure and development projects expected to influence Eden, with prominent undertakings including the Eden Town Centre Revitalisation, Sapphire of Eden, Fenbury - Eden (Cattle Bay), and the Storey Avenue and Princes Highway Roadworks.
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Eden Town Centre Revitalisation
Council-led upgrades to Eden's main street and public realm in line with the Eden CBD Landscape Master Plan. Current works include pavement renewal, pedestrian amenity improvements, new garden beds, custom street furniture, and feature tree planting on Imlay Street, aimed at supporting local business and enhancing town centre activation.
Fenbury - Eden Point (Cattle Bay)
Mixed-use tourism and maritime precinct at Cattle Bay, Eden on the NSW Sapphire Coast. DA 2019.208 approves a staged 154-berth marina with wave attenuator, refurbished wharf, car parking, offices and amenities. A staging modification was on public exhibition in June 2025. Landside foreshore restoration works commenced October 2024. The broader Eden Point precinct vision includes a 4.5-star international hotel with 100 rooms, 103 serviced apartments, and a conference and events centre accommodating up to 300 guests across 800 sqm of flexible space.
Sapphire of Eden
DA-approved mixed-use development on the 9,975 sqm former Eden Fishermen's Recreation Club site on Imlay Street. Consents cover three luxury residential apartment buildings totalling 86 apartments (GFA 9,278 sqm) and a 78-room five-star hotel (GFA 4,984 sqm), designed by Altis Architecture. The original proponent, Core Asset Development (later rebranded Virtical), was placed into liquidation in late 2024 after a series of council disputes, court proceedings, and financial irregularities. The site was auctioned by mortgagee in possession and sold on 3 June 2025; the new owner has not been publicly announced.All prior DA approvals should be verified for currency before any works proceed. The site remains a vacant lot as of mid-2025.
Eden Breakwater Wharf Extension
A $44 million State Significant Infrastructure project to extend the Breakwater Wharf at the Port of Eden, allowing larger cruise ships up to 370m to berth directly in Snug Cove. Modification 3 removes the seasonal cruise visit cap and permits 24-hour berthing, driving an estimated $48.4 million in regional economic growth and over 80 jobs.
Storey Avenue and Princes Highway Roadworks
Night roadworks involving stormwater and road upgrades along Storey Avenue and parts of the Princes Highway to improve road surface and safety. Scheduled for July 2025.
Eden Harbour Quarter
The Eden Harbour Quarter is a mixed-use development starting with a shoptop residential building featuring 57 apartments and two commercial units on a 7815sq m site. Future plans include a pub, hotel, rooftop bar, promenade, and road enhancements, aiming to create a vibrant precinct near Snug Cove with enhanced community and visitor amenities.
Barclay Street Recreation Precinct Upgrade
Upgrades to the Barclay Street Recreation Precinct, including an all-abilities playground, shared paths, and landscaping to better link the various sporting facilities.
Allera Mixed-Use Development
Allera has partnered with a major private landowner to deliver a mixed-use development in Eden, NSW, located at Snug Cove Marina precinct on Twofold Bay. The project includes luxury waterfront residences, curated retail to complement the Cruise Wharf Terminal, a waterfront park, and a pedestrian promenade. Allera manages feasibility analysis, design, development, and town planning to enhance the local community and create a unique visitor destination. The project is in the planning stages, with expressions of interest invited from potential buyers and tenants.
1,336 residents of Eden are employed, from a labour force of 1,430. Unemployment sits at 6.6%, with participation at 48.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Eden maintains a diverse employment base across blue-collar and white-collar roles, supported heavily by hospitality and tourism operations, with an overall unemployment rate of 6.6%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,336, while the local jobless rate sits 2.5% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%. Labor force participation also trails broader trends at 48.9%, compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census records indicate that only 8.1% of workers carried out their duties from home, a figure potentially shaped by Covid-19 restrictions. Resident workers are primarily engaged in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food.
The accommodation & food sector exhibits strong local concentration, with workforce numbers measuring 1.6 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance provides work for 14.1% of local workers, falling below the Regional NSW share of 16.9%. A comparison of the Census working population against resident totals suggests that a considerable share of residents travel outside the area for employment. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that in the year to March 2026, the local workforce shrank by 2.3% alongside a 1.7% decrease in employment, bringing about a 0.5 percentage points drop in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe in Regional NSW, employment contracted by 0.9%, the labor pool shrank by 0.4%, and joblessness climbed 0.5 percentage points. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26 provide context for future workforce requirements. Nationally, employment is anticipated to increase by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry trajectories vary. Weighting these projections against Eden's current industry composition indicates local employment expansion of 6.0% over five years and 12.6% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Eden is $1,013 a week (about $53,000 a year), with median personal income at $573 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,002 a year against an average of $51,564. 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ATO postcode data for financial year 2023, resident earnings in the Eden SA2 trail national averages, with a median taxable income of $43,002 and an average figure of $51,564. These metrics compare to Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 produces estimated current levels of $47,440 (median) and $56,885 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places Eden's personal, family, and household earnings between the 3rd and 8th percentiles across Australia.
Individual income is most concentrated in the $400 - 799 weekly bracket, capturing 30.6% of residents (1,060 people), whereas the surrounding region sees its largest share in the $1,500 - 2,999 band (29.9%). The large cohort earning lower amounts (40.1% under $800/week) highlights tighter discretionary spending across Eden. Housing costs present severe challenges, leaving only 84.3% of income uncommitted and placing the area in the 5th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Eden had 1,378 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 4% apartments. 21% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 47% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $270 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 26.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 34.6%. 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, Eden's residential fabric comprised 79.3% standalone houses and 20.7% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative formats), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings in Regional NSW. Outright home ownership stood at 47.4%, comfortably exceeding regional figures, with remaining homes held under a mortgage (21.4%) or rented (31.2%). Median monthly mortgage costs of $1,517 and median weekly rent of $270 sat below corresponding Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330. In the national context, Eden's mortgage servicing costs track significantly beneath the Australian median of $1,863, with rental costs also tracking below the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Eden counted 1,378 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 17% are couples with children, fewer than in 92% of areas nationally, against 33% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 63.2% of all households, consisting of couples without children (33.2%), couples with children (17.4%), and single parent families (11.6%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 36.8%, driven by lone person households at 33.9% alongside group households at 2.7%. The local median household size of 2.2 people tracks below the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.5% of adults in Eden hold a university qualification, including 10.4% with a bachelor degree and 1.9% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 84% of areas nationally. A further 30.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 790 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 931 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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Higher education completion rates highlight local educational gaps, as only 14.5% of residents hold university credentials compared to the NSW benchmark of 32.2%. Attainment is led by bachelor degrees at 10.4%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.2% and postgraduate qualifications at 1.9%. Vocational and technical education is well represented, with 40.8% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided between certificates (30.8%) and advanced diplomas (10.0%). General learning engagement remains robust, with 26.3% of the community undertaking formal study. This student cohort includes 10.2% attending primary schools, 7.8% enrolled in secondary institutions, and 1.8% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Eden reaches 53 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 280 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 Eden is supported by 53 bus stops across 19 individual routes, generating 276 weekly passenger trips. Network coverage is accessible, with residents situated a typical 229 meters from their closest transit point. Private vehicles serve as the primary means of travel, capturing 92% of commuter trips, while walking represents 6%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, trailing regional figures. In addition, 8.1% of employed residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, a metric subject to pandemic-era conditions. Transit schedules across all local routes deliver an average frequency of 39 trips per day, translating to roughly 5 weekly trips per stop across the network.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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57.3% of residents in Eden report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 85% of areas nationally. 8.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators compiled by AreaSearch point to significant challenges across Eden regarding mortality rates and the presence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is notably constrained at approximately 46% of the population (~1,597 people), lagging the Regional NSW average of 51.9% and the national figure of 55.7%. Among recorded chronic conditions, arthritis affects 12.7% of residents while mental health issues impact 8.6%. Meanwhile, 57.3% of individuals reported having no diagnosed chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Health burdens remain elevated across working-age residents, while the senior population (aged 65 and over) represents 34.2% of the community (1,183 people), well above the Regional NSW level of 23.3%, resulting in heightened health needs among retirees.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Eden is largely Australian-born, at 87.2% of residents, with 3.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.4%) and Australian (28.9%). 5.9% 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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Eden displays relatively low cultural diversity, with Australian citizens making up 87.7% of the population, 87.2% born in Australia, and 96.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 50.2% of residents, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, English heritage is the most common at 33.4%, followed by Australian at 28.9% and Irish at 8.4%. In addition, certain cultural cohorts show distinct representation relative to regional patterns, including Australian Aboriginal residents at 5.9% (vs 4.6% regionally), French ancestry at 0.6% (vs 0.4%), and Hungarian ancestry at 0.3% (vs 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Eden is 53, older than 95% of areas nationally. 16.6% 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 age profile of Eden is significantly older than the wider regional standard. Based on estimates updated to August 2026, 34.2% of the local population falls into retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), compared with 23.3% across Regional NSW, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 16.6%, below the regional proportion of 23.5%. The estimated median age stands at 53 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census outcome and sitting 10 years above the Regional NSW median of 43 at that Census, whilst the national figure was 38.
The proportion of middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) has declined from 28.0% at the Census to an estimated 24.9%. By 2041, the largest numerical expansion is projected among retiree and elderly cohorts, adding 73 residents (6%) to reach 1,257, whereas cohorts for children, young adults, and middle aged and young retirees are forecast to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Eden
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 | Jun 2026 3 months ago all 10 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 Jun 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 — 79 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,425 at the 2021 Census → 3,466 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 (101041023). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.