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The median house price in Macquarie Fields is $1.09m, with units at $711k. House values have moved 6.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Macquarie Fields has an estimated 14,652 residents, up from 14,198 at the 2021 Census — a change of 454 people, or 3.2%. That puts 1,624 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 analysis from AreaSearch places the population of Macquarie Fields at approximately 14,652. This represents an addition of 454 people (3.2%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 14,198 people. This updated figure is derived from an ABS estimated resident population of 14,551 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 61 validated new addresses registered following the Census. The local population density stands at 1,624 persons per square kilometer, tracking higher than the nationwide benchmark assessed by AreaSearch. Inbound overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 64.3% of total population additions over recent timeframes.
Projections published in 2024 by ABS/Geoscience Australia utilizing 2022 as a base year form the foundation of AreaSearch's SA2 modeling, supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 projections released in 2022 using 2021 as a baseline where gaps exist. Between 2032 and 2041, age-specific growth trajectories from these datasets are applied locally. Looking forward, local demographic expansion is anticipated to trail slightly behind the national median for statistical areas, with the locality projected to add 646 persons by 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP figures, translating to an overall growth rate of 3.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
215 new dwellings have been approved in Macquarie Fields over the past five years, an average of 43 a year. That is 3.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 42 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 74% 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 Macquarie Fields have run at an annual rate of roughly 43 dwellings, totaling 215 homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this period (between FY-22 and FY-26), inbound population gains averaged only 0.8 people annually for every home constructed, demonstrating that dwelling completions are matching or outpacing demand to provide broad buyer selection and allow for potential population expansion above baseline forecasts. Approved residences carry an average construction cost of $300,000, sitting below regional averages to offer comparatively accessible price points.
Concurrently, non-residential construction activity remains quiet, with commercial approvals amounting to $69,000 this financial year. Per capita residential building volumes in Macquarie Fields track 54.0% below regional average benchmarks across Greater Sydney, a subdued pace that mirrors national trends, reflects a mature urban landscape, and indicates potential supply constraints that can reinforce demand and valuations for existing properties. Construction activity remains concentrated in low-density suburban forms, with detached houses accounting for 74.0% of approvals and medium and high-density housing making up 26.0%, preserving family-oriented neighborhood appeal for households wanting room to move. A ratio of around 326 people per approval further underscores this established market profile. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Macquarie Fields is projected to gain 545 residents through to 2041. Present construction trends indicate that future housing supply will comfortably absorb projected population gains, maintaining favorable market conditions for prospective purchasers and accommodating expansion beyond current baseline trajectories.
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 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Macquarie Fields, worth an estimated $29 million. A further 94 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $35.8 billion. 22 are already under construction and 43 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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Strategic planning initiatives, major works, and infrastructure upgrades play a critical role in shaping local area performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 active projects with potential community influence, led by the Macquarie Fields Station Upgrade, Macquarie Fields Precinct, Macquarie Fields Indoor Sports Centre Floor Replacement, and Atchison, Saywell and Parliament Roads Traffic Light Upgrade.
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Macquarie Fields Station Upgrade
NSW Government accessibility and safety upgrade at Macquarie Fields Station, the first project under the $800.7 million Safe Accessible Transport program. Features a new passenger footbridge with lifts and stairs, upgraded station forecourt with expanded canopy coverage, accessible parking spaces, kiss and ride zones, relocated bus stop, new family accessible toilet, unisex ambulant toilet, hearing loops, platform regrading, tactile indicators, enhanced lighting, CCTV and wayfinding. Construction by Arenco, with completion expected in 2026.
Simmos Beach Parklands Upgrade
The Simmos Beach Parklands Upgrade is a public domain and recreation enhancement project led by Campbelltown City Council along the Upper Georges River Corridor. The project scope includes passive outdoor learning environments, river viewing decks, upgraded walking tracks, accessible amenities, and bushland restoration.
Macquarie Fields Indoor Sports Centre Floor Replacement
Timber floor replacement at Macquarie Fields Indoor Sports Centre, fully funded by the Australian Government as part of community infrastructure investment program to improve recreational facilities.
Macquarie Fields Precinct Plan
Finalised precinct plan within the Greater Macarthur Growth Area to evolve Macquarie Fields into a local village centre. Buildings will range in height with 3 to 6 storey mixed-use development near the station, reflecting community feedback that reduced earlier higher-rise proposals. The plan enables around 340 additional dwellings, supporting retail, improved open space links, and better pedestrian and transport connections. Rezoning can now be triggered via planning proposals to Campbelltown City Council, council-led LEP amendments, or state government-led planning.Campbelltown City Council is responsible for implementation once rezoning occurs.
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.
Atchison, Saywell and Parliament Roads Traffic Light Upgrade
Traffic light upgrades at the intersection of Atchison, Saywell, and Parliament Roads in Macquarie Fields to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in the area around the station precinct.
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.
Hurlstone Agricultural High School Upgrade
NSW Government upgrade of Hurlstone Agricultural High School delivering a new boarding precinct with 180 student beds, modern farm hub, dairy and livestock facilities, hydroponic infrastructure, staff accommodation and a new sports field. Boarding and farm hub facilities are operational, with final sports field and associated external works progressing.
6,469 residents of Macquarie Fields are employed, from a labour force of 7,175. Unemployment sits at 9.8%, with participation at 62.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,098, about 83% 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 market in Macquarie Fields is characterized by strong representation across essential services sectors and a skilled resident workforce, alongside an unemployment rate of 9.8% and annual estimated employment growth of 6.0%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 6,469, though the local jobless rate sits 5.7% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1% and the labor participation rate of 62.8% trails Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census records indicate that 26.9% of local workers operated from home, a metric influenced by prevailing Covid-19 lockdown measures. Health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing represent the primary employment sectors for local residents.
Industrial specialization is particularly pronounced in manufacturing, where the local concentration is 1.8 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 6.3% of resident employment, compared to 11.5% regionally. Comparing Census working population counts against resident counts highlights the predominantly suburban nature of the area and its modest internal employment base. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures shows that over the 12 months to March 2026, local employment grew by 6.0% while the labor pool expanded by 7.8%, leading to an increase of 1.6 percentage points in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% increase in the labor force, and a slight reduction in joblessness. Looking ahead, national projections published in Mar-26 by Jobs and Skills Australia project nationwide job growth of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with distinct variation across industry categories. Weighting these sectoral trajectories against the local industry profile suggests resident employment in Macquarie Fields could increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, serving as an illustrative sector-weighted extrapolation without factoring in localized demographic changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Macquarie Fields is $1,378 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $592 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,995 a year against an average of $55,852. 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 financial year 2023 ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch, taxpayer earnings in the Macquarie Fields SA2 sit below national norms. The local median income was $50,995 and the average income was $55,852, contrasting with Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 and $83,003. Applying a 10.32% increase in line with the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $56,258 (median) and $61,616 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census recorded personal earnings at the 10th percentile and weekly household income at $1,378 (the 26th percentile).
The primary earnings bracket captures 33.3% of residents (4,879 people) earning $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the wider regional proportion of 30.9%. Affordability constraints are pronounced, with uncommitted funds standing at only 78.9% of income, ranking at the 20th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Macquarie Fields had 4,623 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 71% detached houses and 1% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 44% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,800 a month. Rent absorbs 24.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The residential landscape in Macquarie Fields at the latest Census was composed of 70.6% houses and 29.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the Sydney metro distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership stood at 22.1%, trailing the broader Sydney metro standard, with mortgaged properties comprising 34.4% and rental housing accounting for 43.6%. Housing costs remained comparatively affordable: the local median monthly mortgage payment was $1,800 versus $2,427 across Sydney metro and an Australian average of $1,863, while the median weekly rent stood at $340 compared to $470 across Sydney metro and $375 nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Macquarie Fields counted 4,623 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 17% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements constitute 75.9% of local dwellings, led by couples with children (38.3%), single parent families (19.6%), and couples without children (16.6%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 24.1%, consisting of lone person households at 21.8% and group households at 2.2%. Average household occupancy sits at 2.9 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.7% of adults in Macquarie Fields hold a university qualification, including 16.5% with a bachelor degree and 7.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.8% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 3,595 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 955 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 presents a key development area for the community, as 25.7% of residents hold university qualifications compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. Higher education completions are led by bachelor degrees at 16.5%, postgraduate qualifications at 7.7%, and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational training is widely held throughout the locality, with 30.1% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including certificates (20.8%) and advanced diplomas (9.3%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the suburb, with 34.2% of residents undertaking formal education. Enrolments are distributed across primary education (12.6%), secondary education (10.0%), and tertiary education programs (5.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Macquarie Fields reaches 120 stops on 33 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 Macquarie Fields is supported by 120 active transport stops operating bus services across 33 individual routes, delivering a collective 1,444 weekly passenger trips. Access is convenient, with typical walking distances of 139 meters to the closest stop. Given the area's residential character, commuter movements are predominantly outward-focused: 75% of work trips are made by car and 18% by train, supported by an average fleet of 1.1 vehicles per household. Additionally, 26.9% of residents worked remotely according to the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic-era conditions. Transit services provide an average frequency of 206 trips per day across the network, generating roughly 12 weekly trips per individual stop.
The accompanying mapping highlights the 100 closest stops relative to the geographic midpoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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69.9% of residents in Macquarie Fields report no long-term health condition. 7.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.5% 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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AreaSearch health metrics indicate elevated chronic illness rates and mortality figures across Macquarie Fields, with health conditions concentrated particularly among older residents. Private health insurance coverage is notably constrained, held by approximately 48% of the local community (~6,959 people), tracking well beneath both the Greater Sydney rate of 59.9% and the national standard of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma represent the leading diagnosed chronic ailments in the suburb, affecting 8.0 and 7.7% of residents, while 69.9% of residents report no chronic health conditions compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Chronic conditions also track above average among working-age demographics.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 15.6% of the population (2,282 people), presenting specific care needs that nevertheless rate lower nationally than overall community health indicators.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
43.3% of Macquarie Fields residents were born overseas and 47.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 86% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (18.0%) and English (15.8%). 3.7% 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 is pronounced across Macquarie Fields, where 43.3% of the community was born overseas and 47.1% use a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 43.9% of residents. Islam exhibits notable local representation at 17.9% of the population, tracking substantially above the Greater Sydney proportion of 6.8%. Looking at parental birthplaces, the leading heritage backgrounds in Macquarie Fields include Other at 26.9% (exceeding the regional benchmark of 16.0%), Australian at 18.0%, and English at 15.8%. Distinct concentrations are also apparent among specific multicultural groups: Samoan heritage represents 3.3% locally (against 0.5% regionally), Indian ancestry stands at 6.7% (against 3.6%), and Filipino background comprises 3.0% (against 2.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Macquarie Fields is 36. 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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The demographic structure of Macquarie Fields skews toward younger age groups. Based on AreaSearch August 2026 figures, children and young adults (0 - 24) make up 35.1% of the community compared to 30.4% across Greater Sydney, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 25.9% against a regional level of 31.4%. The median age stands at an estimated 36 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census and sitting 1 year below Greater Sydney's Census benchmark of 37. Since the Census, the retiree and elderly cohort (65+) expanded from 13.5% to an estimated 15.6%.
Projections indicate this 65+ group will drive the majority of future growth to 2041, expanding by 944 residents (41%) to reach 3,227, while cohorts comprising children, young adults, and young to middle aged adults are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Macquarie Fields
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 | Aug 2026 last month all 5 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 — 61 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (14,198 at the 2021 Census → 14,652 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 (123021706). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.