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The median house price in Goulburn Surrounds is $700k, with units at $590k. House values have moved -0.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Goulburn Surrounds has an estimated 14,599 residents, up from 13,839 at the 2021 Census — a change of 760 people, or 5.5%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. 505 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 68.8% of that increase. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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 population of Goulburn Surrounds stands at approximately 14,599 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 760 residents (5.5%) compared to the 13,839 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 14,411 combined with 505 validated new addresses identified after the Census. The region maintains a density of 1.6 persons per square kilometer, which ensures a high level of personal space. This 5.5% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA4 region (4.5%) as well as the Rest of NSW, establishing the area as a regional growth leader.
The primary driver of this population increase was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 68.8% of the net gains, though other components such as overseas immigration and natural increase also made positive contributions. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 territories not represented in that release, projections from the NSW State Government published in 2022 using a 2021 baseline are applied. Age-specific growth patterns derived from these sources are projected forward to the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic outlooks indicate population expansion that exceeds the national median for regional localities, with the district anticipated to add 2,635 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, translating to a total growth of 16.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
438 new dwellings have been approved in Goulburn Surrounds over the past five years, an average of 87 a year. That places the area in the 75th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 72 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 97% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 91, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An average of approximately 87 new home approvals are registered annually in Goulburn Surrounds, with 438 dwellings authorized during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and a further 84 approved in the course of FY-26. An average influx of 1.9 residents per new home constructed between FY-21 and FY-25 suggests that supply is closely aligned with demand, contributing to stable market trends, with the average construction value of these new properties standing at $391,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals total $5.5 million for the current financial year, which points to a subdued emphasis on non-residential development.
Compared with the Rest of NSW, building activity per capita in Goulburn Surrounds is matching regional averages, helping to sustain balanced market conditions. Recent residential construction is dominated by single houses at 97.0%, with townhouses and apartments accounting for just 3.0%, which maintains the low-density landscape and appeals to buyers looking for larger properties. The low-density character of the area is further highlighted by a ratio of roughly 179 people for every new dwelling approval. Projections indicate that the population of Goulburn Surrounds will grow by 2,447 individuals by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Current building volumes appear to match this prospective demand, which supports stable market conditions without driving up property values excessively.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 26 current infrastructure and development projects inside Goulburn Surrounds, worth an estimated $4.7 billion. A further 81 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10.6 billion. 28 are already under construction and 26 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, energy and environmental & disaster management. 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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Local infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and development initiatives are key drivers of regional change. AreaSearch has tracked 61 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include the Mary's Mount Residential Subdivision (Blakelys Run), the Crookwell 3 Wind Farm, the Homes NSW Social Housing Development - Crestwood, and the Mistful Park Estate, with the key projects of interest listed below.
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Crookwell 3 Wind Farm
Operational 16-turbine wind farm near Goulburn delivering ~58 MW. Developed and operated by GPG Australia with an 80% offtake PPA to Telstra. Commissioning completed and project handed to operations in early 2025.
Goulburn Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion
Expansion of the Goulburn Wastewater Treatment Plant to enhance capacity to support growing housing needs, serving up to 40,000 Equivalent Persons.
Clinton and Deccan Street Roundabout
Construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of Clinton Street and Deccan Street.
Shared Pathways Extension
Extension of the shared pathway network in Goulburn, focusing on areas like Victoria Park, Goulburn High School, and Goulburn Base Hospital to promote active walking and cycling.
School Safety Upgrades
Goulburn Mulwaree Council delivered raised pedestrian (wombat) crossings with upgraded lighting and associated traffic calming works at Goulburn East Public School, Marulan Public School and Mulwaree High School. Construction commenced during late 2025 and early 2026 under the Get NSW Active Program to improve pedestrian safety around school zones.
Joppa Junction Rail Crossover
Construction of new bidirectional rail crossovers at Joppa Junction, south of Goulburn, as part of the Southern Highlands Overtaking Opportunities (SHOO) project. The project improves capacity, flexibility and efficiency on the Sydney to Melbourne rail corridor by enabling freight trains up to 1,800m in length to be overtaken by faster services. Scope includes installation of four 1:18.5 crossovers, track reconditioning, civil embankment and drainage works, access road improvements, and signalling construction, testing and commissioning. The Southern Highlands corridor is the most heavily used section of the ARTC network outside the Hunter Valley, carrying over three million tonnes of freight annually.
Taralga Road Safety Upgrades
Safety improvements along Taralga Road including installation of safety barriers, improved signage, line marking upgrades, guideposts, and shoulder sealing to reduce accident risk on this rural arterial road connecting Goulburn to surrounding communities. Funded through the Federal Road Black Spot Program with $500,000 investment.
Gundary Solar Farm
The Gundary Solar Farm is a proposed 400 MW DC renewable energy facility featuring approximately 740,000 solar panels and a significant 555 MW / 1,570 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). Located on 708 hectares, the project utilizes agrivoltaics to maintain sheep grazing. As of early 2026, the project is under assessment by the NSW Department of Planning following formal objections from the local Council in January 2026. Construction is now anticipated to commence in late 2027.
7,341 residents of Goulburn Surrounds are employed, from a labour force of 7,509. Unemployment sits at 2.2%, with participation at 62.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,974, about 89% 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 labor force in Goulburn Surrounds is highly skilled and distributed across various industries, maintaining an unemployment rate of only 2.2%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 7,341, with the local unemployment rate sitting 1.9% below the Regional NSW average of 4.1%, while workforce participation is matching the regional benchmark of 60.6%. Census records indicate that 20.5% of working residents carried out their duties from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic-related restrictions. Local employment is heavily focused within agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and construction.
Notably, the concentration of jobs in agriculture, forestry & fishing is 3.6 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance is underrepresented, accounting for 11.5% of jobs locally compared to 16.9% across the region. Comparisons between the resident workforce and locally available jobs suggest that local employment options are somewhat restricted. AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics show that over the 12-month period, both the total labor force and overall employment shrank by 2.3%, which prevented any significant shift in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. Anticipated labor needs can be analyzed further using nationwide employment forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to local employment statistics to model future trends. Globally, national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary. When these sector-specific forecasts are matched to the employment profile of Goulburn Surrounds, they suggest local job numbers could rise by 5.6% over five years and 12.0% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection that does not incorporate local population growth dynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Goulburn Surrounds is $1,516 a week (about $79,000 a year), with median personal income at $735 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,765 a year against an average of $63,130. 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 the latest postcode-level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Goulburn Surrounds SA2 earn a median income of $50,765 and an average income of $63,130. These figures are below national benchmarks and compare to a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusting these figures for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year yields estimated values of approximately $56,004 for the median and $69,645 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes are moderate, placing between the 35th and 36th percentiles.
The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 contains 30.2% of the local population (4,408 individuals), which matches regional trends where 29.9% of residents fall into this range. Home buyers and renters generally manage their housing costs, retaining 88.0% of their income, though overall disposable income is modest at the 41st percentile and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 5th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Goulburn Surrounds had 5,054 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 51% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 19.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential architecture in Goulburn Surrounds at the time of the latest Census consisted of 98.1% single-family houses and 1.9% alternative housing types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or other structures, whereas Regional NSW recorded 82.6% houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings. Outright home ownership in Goulburn Surrounds reached 51.2%, which is significantly higher than the regional average, with the remaining residences occupied under a mortgage (35.3%) or rented (13.5%). The median monthly payment for home loans was $1,733, matching the regional average, while median weekly rent stood at $300, compared to regional figures of $1,733 and $330 respectively.
Compared to national averages, local mortgage payments are lower than the Australian figure of $1,863, and rents are considerably lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Goulburn Surrounds counted 5,054 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,332 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 37% couples without children. 25% 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 make up the vast majority of households at 73.0%, which is comprised of couples without children at 36.6%, couples with children at 28.3%, and single-parent homes at 7.7%. Non-family households represent 27.0% of the total, with single-person residences making up 25.3% and group shared households at 1.6%. The typical household size is 2.5 people, which is slightly larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.8% of adults in Goulburn Surrounds hold a university qualification, including 12.3% with a bachelor degree and 3.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.3% hold a vocational qualification. 13 schools serve the area, with 831 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 953 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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Educational statistics show lower levels of formal attainment in the region, with the percentage of residents holding university qualifications (17.8%) falling well short of the NSW average of 32.2%. This gap points to opportunities for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 12.3%, with postgraduate degrees at 3.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 43.9% of residents aged 15 and over possessing trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (32.3%). School and college enrollment is high, with 27.5% of the population participating in some form of study.
This group includes 10.0% in primary schools, 8.6% in high schools, and 2.6% enrolled in higher education programs.
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Public transport in Goulburn Surrounds reaches 723 stops on 50 routes, timetabled for about 1,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.0 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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Public transport services in Goulburn Surrounds include 723 stops offering a combination of train and bus connections. These stops are served by 50 different routes, which provide 1,019 passenger journeys each week. Local access is good, with the average distance to the nearest stop being 254 meters. The area is predominantly residential, resulting in a high rate of outward commuting, with cars being the main transport mode for 92% of workers, and 5% walking. Household vehicle ownership averages 2.0 cars, which is higher than the regional average, while 20.5% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect pandemic conditions.
Bus and train services average 145 trips daily across all active routes, which averages out to approximately 1 trip per week for each individual stop. The maps provided display the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the locality.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.8% of residents in Goulburn Surrounds report no long-term health condition. 5.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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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Health assessments indicate poorer outcomes for Goulburn Surrounds, according to AreaSearch data on mortality and chronic illnesses, with common ailments showing a slightly higher prevalence across both younger and older demographics, while private health insurance rates are low at roughly 50% of the population (~7,372 people) compared to a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent health issues, affecting 12.1% and 7.8% of residents respectively, while 62.8% of the population reported no long-term illnesses, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents experience high rates of chronic health conditions.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 24.9% of the local population (3,636 people), which exceeds the Regional NSW level of 23.4%, while overall national health rankings match general population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Goulburn Surrounds is largely Australian-born, at 89.8% of residents, with 3.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.2%) and English (31.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Goulburn Surrounds is lower than average, with citizens making up 89.5% of the population, 89.8% of residents born in Australia, and 96.1% using only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, which is practiced by 66.7% of the community, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The top parental origins reported in Goulburn Surrounds are Australian at 32.2%, English at 31.5%, and Irish at 11.0%. Some smaller groups are present in proportions that differ from regional trends, such as Maltese at 0.8% of the local population (compared to 0.4% regionally), Scottish at 8.2% (compared to 8.0%), and Lebanese at 0.3% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Goulburn Surrounds is 48, older than 86% of areas nationally. 19.1% 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 median age of 48 years in Goulburn Surrounds is higher than the Regional NSW median of 43 and the national average of 38. Residents in the 55 - 64 age bracket are highly represented at 16.6%, while the 25 - 34 demographic is smaller at 8.2% than in Regional NSW. This concentration of 55 - 64 year-olds is higher than the national figure of 11.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 6.9% to 8.3%, and the 15 to 24 age bracket has grown from 9.8% to 10.9%, while the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.6% to 12.3%.
Projections suggest the age structure will change by 2041, with the 45 to 54 group expected to rise by 361 individuals (20%) from 1,789 to 2,151, while the 15 to 24 cohort is projected to shrink by 8 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Goulburn Surrounds
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 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) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 27 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 Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 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) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 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 — 505 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,839 at the 2021 Census → 14,599 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 May 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 (101051540). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.