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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 Ingleburn is $1.13m, with units at $740k. House values have moved 6.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Ingleburn has an estimated 17,460 residents, up from 16,720 at the 2021 Census — a change of 740 people, or 4.4%. 544 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,237 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 by AreaSearch place the population of Ingleburn at approximately 17,460 residents. Compared to the 16,720 individuals counted in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 740 people (4.4%). This shift incorporates the ABS estimated resident population figure of 17,248 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 544 validated new addresses added since the census benchmark. With a density of 1,236 persons per square kilometer, the locality exceeds the broader national benchmark evaluated across AreaSearch locations. While statewide growth reached 7.3%, Ingleburn's 4.4% post-census rise trailed by only 2.9 percentage points, highlighting sound underlying expansion.
Inbound overseas migration served as the core growth catalyst, accounting for roughly 69.6% of total recent population additions. Population projections for each SA2 region rely on ABS/Geoscience Australia data published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 modeling issued in 2022 from a 2021 base. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, age-specific growth trajectories from these series are applied across all locations. Future projections position the locality above the national median, forecasting an increase of 3,204 persons to 2041 relative to current annual ERP benchmarks, representing an overall expansion of 17.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
355 new dwellings have been approved in Ingleburn over the past five years, an average of 71 a year. That places the area in the 58th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 70 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 50% 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 Ingleburn average approximately 71 dwellings per annum, totaling 355 homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). With around 0.7 new residents arriving per new home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), additions to local housing supply have kept pace with or outstripped demand, expanding purchaser options and facilitating prospective population increases beyond baseline forecasts. New residences have registered an average construction value of $356,000, which sits below regional averages and provides relatively affordable entry points. Furthermore, approved commercial projects reached $11.4 million this financial year, reflecting steady non-residential development momentum.
Per capita building activity in Ingleburn tracks at roughly 64% of the Greater Sydney benchmark, placing the suburb in the 71st percentile nationally despite an uptick in construction pace over recent periods. Approvals across recent builds are split evenly between detached houses (50.0%) and medium-to-high-density stock such as townhouses and apartments (50.0%). This emphasis on medium and higher-density formats delivers lower-cost entry opportunities favored by first-home buyers, investors, and downsizers. It also marks a visible departure from the existing dwelling landscape (where freestanding houses account for 69.0%), reflecting land constraints alongside rising demand for varied, cost-effective residential options. The area registers roughly 175 people per dwelling approval, characteristic of a low density market. According to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, Ingleburn is anticipated to add 2,992 residents through to 2041. Current levels of residential construction appear well-matched to anticipated demographic demand, fostering balanced market conditions without triggering substantial pricing strain.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Ingleburn
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ingleburn, worth an estimated $631 million. A further 112 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $41.8 billion. 34 are already under construction and 55 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 growth and performance are significantly shaped by infrastructure upgrades, major development schemes, and strategic planning programs. AreaSearch has identified 46 key projects that could influence the district, including the Ingleburn Town Centre Transformation Project, Caledonia Estate, Palmer Street Mixed-Use Development, and the Ingleburn Precinct Plan, with primary works highlighted below.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Ingleburn Town Centre Transformation Project
This project will deliver a transformational Town Centre beautification and cultural art infrastructure program including lighting, safety, greening, event readiness, public art, traffic management, and amenity improvements in the Ingleburn Town Centre. It is a partnership between Campbelltown City Council and the Ingleburn Chamber of Commerce to create spaces that foster civic participation.
Shrike Place Childcare Centre
Approved 60-place centre-based childcare development. A Section 4.55(2) modification application was lodged in June 2025 to amend the approved consent, including a revised two-storey building design with basement parking. The original approval remains in place while the modification updates the approved design.
Palmer Street Mixed-Use Development
Approved 10-storey mixed-use development comprising 102 apartments including 17 affordable housing units, a ground-floor childcare centre subject to separate approval, three basement parking levels with 138 spaces, communal open space and landscaping. The proposal was approved by the Sydney Western City Planning Panel in November 2024 and construction is expected following issue of the required certificates.
Ingleburn Precinct Plan
A comprehensive urban renewal program for the Ingleburn CBD aimed at creating a vibrant town centre with high-density residential and commercial growth. The plan facilitates up to 3200 new dwellings in buildings ranging from 4 to 8 storeys within 800m of the train station. Key features include improved flood evacuation routes, expanded retail zones, increased public open space, and a revitalized Oxford Road shopping strip. The planning proposal was officially published and incorporated into the Local Environmental Plan in late 2023, enabling landowners to submit redevelopment proposals.
Caledonia Estate
Caledonia Estate is a residential land subdivision offering 14 large lots ranging from 500sqm to 2000sqm, including 3 duplex sites, in a rural-style setting within Sydney's southwest growth area. It provides opportunities to build custom homes with easy access to amenities, transport, schools, and shopping.
Ingleburn Town Centre Transformation
Revitalisation and beautification of Oxford Road between Ingleburn Road and Macquarie Road, delivering pedestrian-priority event spaces, public art installations, ambient lighting, street plantings, and safety upgrades.
Railway Parade Bridge Upgrade
Upgrade of Railway Parade Bridge to improve traffic flow, pedestrian safety and meet current engineering standards for the growing area.
Bosci Road Concrete Batching Plant
Development approval granted in May 2024 for the construction of a concrete batching plant on a 2002m2 industrial land parcel in Ingleburn's industrial precinct. The site is currently for sale via expressions of interest.
9,255 residents of Ingleburn are employed, from a labour force of 9,822. Unemployment sits at 5.8%, with participation at 70.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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A skilled local workforce characterizes Ingleburn, supported by broad industry participation, an unemployment rate of 5.8%, and a 6.9% uptick in estimated employment over the preceding twelve months. As of March 2026, working residents numbered 9,255. The local jobless rate exceeds Greater Sydney's 4.1% by 1.6%, whereas labour participation closely tracks the metropolitan benchmark of 68.9%. Census returns revealed that 32.7% of employed locals worked remotely from home, though period-specific Covid-19 restrictions likely influenced this figure. Major employers of local residents include retail trade, health care & social assistance, and transport, postal & warehousing.
The community demonstrates a notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, where local employment share is 1.8 times the wider metropolitan level. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 6.4% of local workers, underperforming Greater Sydney's 11.5%. A census ratio of 0.7 workers for each resident points to local job provision that sits above standard levels. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures indicates that across the 12 months to March 2026, local employment grew by 6.9% against a 7.8% expansion in the labour pool, lifting the unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% rise in employment alongside a 1.9% increase in the labour force, accompanied by a slight easing in joblessness. Broader labor trends from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context for local workforce demand over five and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, total employment is projected to climb 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variation by sector. Applying these industry growth rates to Ingleburn's industry profile suggests local job growth of 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (representing an unadjusted weighted projection for context, excluding localized population dynamics).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ingleburn is $1,671 a week (about $87,000 a year), with median personal income at $739 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,279 a year against an average of $57,763. 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 AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings in the Ingleburn SA2 below the national midpoint. Median taxable income within the SA2 stands at $50,279 alongside an average of $57,763, trailing Greater Sydney's comparative figures of $60,817 and $83,003. Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $55,468 for median income and $63,724 for average earnings as of March 2026. Across 2021 Census metrics, personal, family, and household earnings situated the suburb between the 36th and 45th percentiles nationally.
Roughly 35.0% of the local population (6,111 individuals) falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings bracket, mirroring the broader metropolitan proportion of 30.9%. Affordability constraints are evident, with 81.8% of income retained after housing outlays (43rd percentile), while the SEIFA income index places the area within the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ingleburn had 5,543 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 69% detached houses and 4% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 22.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Data from the latest Census shows that standalone houses constituted 68.8% of Ingleburn's housing stock, while other dwellings (encompassing apartments, townhouses, semi-detached, and other structures) accounted for 31.1%, differing from Sydney metro proportions of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 28.2%, matching Sydney metro levels, with 38.6% of properties carrying a mortgage and 33.2% occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage obligations were $2,000, tracking below Sydney metro's $2,427, while weekly median rental payments sat at $380 against $470 across the wider metropolis. On a nationwide scale, Ingleburn's mortgage payments surpass the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and rent levels exceed the national midpoint of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ingleburn counted 5,543 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 80% of areas nationally, against 21% couples without children. 21% 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 form the primary household structure at 76.8%, consisting of couples with children (40.2%), couples without children (20.9%), and single parent families (14.5%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 23.2%, made up of lone person households (20.6%) and group households (2.6%). Average household size is 2.9 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney norm of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.9% of adults in Ingleburn hold a university qualification, including 19.1% with a bachelor degree and 8.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.2% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,050 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 991 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 attainment across Ingleburn sits below metropolitan levels, with 28.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary qualification compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney, pointing to opportunity for educational expansion. Bachelor degrees represent the most prevalent qualification at 19.1%, accompanied by postgraduate awards at 8.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Vocational and technical training is widely held, with 30.7% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, comprising certificates (20.2%) and advanced diplomas (10.5%). Engagement in formal learning is strong, with 30.8% of the local populace actively participating in education.
This cohort comprises 10.6% attending primary schools, 7.9% enrolled in secondary institutions, and 5.5% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ingleburn reaches 148 stops on 49 routes, timetabled for about 4,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 across Ingleburn includes 148 stops spanning bus and train services. Across these facilities, 49 separate routes operate to deliver 4,503 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport access is strong, with typical proximity to a stop averaging 191 meters. Reflecting the area's residential profile, commuting is largely outbound, dominated by private vehicle use at 75% alongside 17% travelling by rail. Private vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, while 32.7% of working residents operated from home according to the 2021 Census (under conditions potentially affected by COVID-19). Transport routes generate an average of 643 trips per day, translating to roughly 30 weekly trips per individual stop.
The accompanying mapping highlights the 100 nearest stops surrounding the central point.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
71.6% of residents in Ingleburn report no long-term health condition. 5.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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 generally positive conditions for residents in Ingleburn, with AreaSearch metrics on long-term illnesses and mortality aligning with national patterns. While common health conditions remain limited across the broader public, elevated rates appear among elderly, vulnerable groups. Private health insurance coverage is constrained at around 48% of residents (~8,415 people), well below Greater Sydney's 59.9% and the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma constitute the two most prevalent diagnosed conditions, recorded among 7.5 and 7.1% of residents respectively. Conversely, 71.6% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Health outcomes among working-age locals are typical, while the 2,844 residents aged 65 and over (16.3% of the community) face more pronounced health challenges, though these rank below broader population national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
44.2% of Ingleburn residents were born overseas and 44.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 86% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (17.9%) and English (16.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Ingleburn, where 44.2% of residents were born overseas and 44.7% speak a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the most common faith, practiced by 51.1% of locals. Islam exhibits notable local concentration, representing 13.4% of the population in contrast to 6.8% across Greater Sydney. Looking at ancestral heritage based on parental country of birth, the three largest segments in Ingleburn comprise Other at 24.5% (exceeding the regional benchmark of 16.0%), Australian at 17.9%, and English at 16.6%. Distinct representation is also visible across other backgrounds, including Filipino at 4.8% (against 2.0% regionally), Samoan at 2.2% (against 0.5%), and Spanish at 0.8% (against 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ingleburn is 37. 25.7% 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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Ingleburn's age distribution closely mirrors Greater Sydney, with variations between cohorts not exceeding 1.7 percentage points. AreaSearch projects a median age of 37 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census baseline and matching Greater Sydney's 37 recorded during the same Census. The most noticeable demographic transition since the Census occurred in the 65+ age bracket, expanding from 13.7% to an estimated 16.3% of the populace. Looking toward 2041, the 45 - 64 age bracket is projected to drive the largest volume increase, adding 1,421 residents (35%) to reach 5,461.
The senior cohort aged 65 and over is projected to grow most rapidly in percentage terms, rising 46% to 4,165 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ingleburn
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
| 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 · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 | Aug 2026 last month all 15 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 Aug 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 — 544 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (16,720 at the 2021 Census → 17,460 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 (123021705). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.