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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).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb/locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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The median house price in Mittagong is $1.14m, with units at $748k. House values have moved 3.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Mittagong has an estimated 11,428 residents, up from 10,931 at the 2021 Census — a change of 497 people, or 4.5%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years. 227 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 155 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch indicate that Mittagong holds approximately 11,428 inhabitants as of Aug 2026. Compared with the 10,931 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this marks an expansion of 497 people (4.5%). Such movement is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 11,381 registered in June 2025 alongside 227 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The local population density stands at 154 persons per square kilometer, offering generous personal space and scope for future urban expansion. Mittagong outpaced both the SA3 area (2.6%) and the wider SA4 region with its 4.5% post-2021 Census growth rate, establishing itself as a regional pacesetter.
Overseas arrivals served as the principal catalyst for this expansion, generating around 47.9% of recent net population additions, while interstate migration and natural growth also maintained positive trajectories. Projections generated jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as a base year, are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 regions. In locations where this series is unavailable, SA2 data from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 base year is applied instead. Age-specific trajectory rates derived from these models are incorporated across all territories between 2032 and 2041. According to these demographic models, the district is slated for outstanding growth that ranks within the upper 10 percent of regional Australia, expanding by 5,089 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP figures, which represents an overall increase of 44.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
311 new dwellings have been approved in Mittagong over the past five years, an average of 62 a year. That places the area in the 72nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 62 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 82% 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 planning consents in Mittagong have averaged roughly 62 dwellings per annum, amounting to 311 homes over the previous 5 financial years. Newly constructed residences reflect an average cost of $464,000, supported by an influx of 2.6 new residents per year for each dwelling during the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), demonstrating consistent demand that underpins property asset values. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $24.6 million during this financial year, pointing to steady commercial building investment. Per capita construction volumes in Mittagong mirror those across Rest of NSW, sustaining a balanced market in step with adjacent districts.
Building approvals are heavily weighted toward detached houses at 82.0%, while townhouses or apartments comprise 18.0%, reinforcing the locality's low-density profile and appealing to purchasers pursuing spacious residential footprints. Averaging approximately 212 people per dwelling approval, the neighborhood displays typical low-density planning attributes. According to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, Mittagong is expected to gain 5,042 residents by 2041. Should current construction tempos persist, residential additions could lag behind demographic expansion, creating tighter market conditions for purchasers and placing upward momentum on real estate values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mittagong
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Mittagong. A further 120 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $80,018.6 billion. 45 are already under construction and 53 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Capital investments, public works, and planning frameworks play a transformative role in shaping regional trajectories. AreaSearch has pinpointed 11 key infrastructure projects poised to influence the locality. Notable developments include the Bowral Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade, Bowral and District Hospital Redevelopment - Stage 2, Retford Farm Stormwater Detention Basin, and Maeve Bowral, with the accompanying catalog highlighting the most significant undertakings.
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Mittagong Playhouse Restoration
Federal government funded restoration of historic Mittagong Playhouse integrating with School of Arts and Old Administration Building to create world-class cultural facility. Addresses structural integrity, accessibility, fire safety, and asbestos removal.
Bowral and District Hospital Redevelopment - Stage 2
The $55 million Bowral and District Hospital Redevelopment Stage 2 refurbishes existing campus infrastructure to consolidate modern outpatient, allied health, and clinical support facilities. Delivered by Health Infrastructure NSW with builder Donnelley Constructions, the project established a new Outpatient Centre in the former administration building and refurbishes the historic Milton Park building into a three-storey General Services Building. Following the opening of outpatient services, final works on the back-of-house support facilities are concluding in 2026.
Retford Farm Stormwater Detention Basin
Construction of an earthen embankment dam wall to form a stormwater detention basin across Mittagong Creek, designed to mitigate local flooding issues in Bowral by storing approximately 320 million litres of stormwater during high rainfall events.
Waterbrook Bowral Retirement Resort
Collection of 135 residences on 17 hectare site developed by City Developments Limited (CDL Australia). Luxury retirement lifestyle resort on former Our Lady Of The Sacred Heart School site with resort-style facilities and services.
Bowral to Moss Vale 700mm Water Main Duplication
Wingecarribee Shire Council is progressing the detailed design of a duplicate trunk water main between the Wingecarribee Water Treatment Plant at Bowral and the Hill Road Reservoir at Moss Vale. The project will improve water supply security, network resilience and capacity for future population growth. Council's current capital works program targets completion of the detailed design before construction funding and delivery stages.
Bowral High School HPGE Upgrade
NSW Government $50 million investment in High Potential and Gifted Education Partner School program. Significant upgrade to Bowral High School facilities and infrastructure.
Waterbrook Bowral Lifestyle Resort
A luxury retirement living community on a 17ha historic site, featuring 135 independent living units, refurbished heritage buildings, and extensive resort-style amenities including a restaurant, cafe, lounge bar, pool, gym, cinema, wellness centres, and more.
35-37 Station Street Mixed-Use Development
DA-approved mixed-use project in Bowral town centre comprising 10 residential apartments, two commercial spaces suitable for wedding/reception use, and boutique tourist accommodation (~12-15 rooms) with cafe and basement parking. Site area approx. 1,411 sqm across Lots 33 and 34 with ~49.7 m frontage. Close to Bowral Station and Bong Bong Street retail.
5,403 residents of Mittagong are employed, from a labour force of 5,482. Unemployment sits at 1.4%, with participation at 58.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% 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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The local labour market in Mittagong features an educated talent pool, significant employment in essential services, an unemployment level of only 1.4%, and consistent workforce stability during the preceding year. Total employed residents numbered 5,403 as of March 2026, while local joblessness sat 2.7% below the 4.1% registered across Regional NSW, accompanied by a workforce participation rate comparable to the 60.6% seen in Regional NSW. Census figures indicated that 24.0% of workers operated from home, a figure influenced in part by Covid-19 restrictions. Primary employment sectors for residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
The district demonstrates an elevated specialization in professional & technical services, engaging a workforce share 1.5 times the wider regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.9% of local positions, trailing the 5.3% share across Regional NSW. Comparing Census working populations with resident totals suggests a substantial portion of the community travels outside the locality for employment. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures show that in the 12 months to March 2026, local employment expanded by 0.3% while the labour pool grew by 1.0%, causing a 0.7 percentage points increase in unemployment. Over the identical timeframe, Regional NSW witnessed a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% labour force contraction, and a 0.5 percentage points rise in joblessness. Broader occupational trends can be drawn from national forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. Projected nationwide growth sits at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral outcomes vary widely. Applying these industry weightings to Mittagong's sector distribution points to local employment growth of 6.5% across five years and 13.5% over ten years (note that this is an illustrative weighting model excluding local demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mittagong is $1,637 a week (about $85,000 a year), with median personal income at $783 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,781 a year against an average of $96,326. The average runs 76% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode statistics released for financial year 2023 indicate a median taxpayer income of $54,781 and a mean of $96,326 in the Mittagong SA2. These figures represent substantial earnings on a national scale and exceed Regional NSW's median of $52,390 and mean of $65,215. Incorporating 10.32% Wage Price Index growth recorded since financial year 2023 brings updated estimates to roughly $60,434 (median) and $106,267 (average) as of March 2026. In contrast, Census rankings place household, family, and individual earnings moderately between the 43rd and 45th percentiles. The primary earnings bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, capturing 30.3% of individuals (3,462 people), closely matching the broader regional proportion of 29.9%.
Affordability constraints remain pronounced, with residents retaining 82.9% of earnings after housing costs (ranking at the 43rd percentile), while the area sits within the 6th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mittagong had 4,164 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 5% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $435 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 26.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, Mittagong's housing stock consists of 90.2% houses alongside 9.9% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached units, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings across Regional NSW. Outright home ownership stands at 40.6%, matching the regional benchmark, while 33.2% of properties are mortgaged and 26.2% are rented. Typical housing expenditure is elevated, with median monthly mortgage payments reaching $2,167 compared to $1,733 regionally and $1,863 nationally. Similarly, median weekly rents stand at $435, surpassing the Regional NSW level of $330 and the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mittagong counted 4,164 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the clear majority of local living arrangements at 70.6%, divided among couples without children (30.6%), couples with children (29.2%), and single parent households (9.8%). Non-family domiciles account for the remaining 29.4%, comprising solo occupants (26.8%) and group households (2.7%). The median household size is 2.5 people, exceeding the Regional NSW benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.1% of adults in Mittagong hold a university qualification, including 19.4% with a bachelor degree and 7.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.2% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 1,223 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,018 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 attainment in the district is elevated relative to neighboring regions, with tertiary degree holders making up 29.1% of residents aged 15+, exceeding the 21.3% average in Rest of NSW and 22.4% across the SA4 region. Bachelor qualifications form the largest group at 19.4%, followed by postgraduate study at 7.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Technical credentials are also widely held, with 37.2% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational awards, comprising certificates (25.2%) and advanced diplomas (12.0%). Learning engagement remains robust throughout the population, with 26.5% of residents participating in formal study.
This student cohort comprises 8.8% in primary education, 7.4% in secondary schooling, and 3.3% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mittagong reaches 203 stops on 48 routes, timetabled for about 2,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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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Transit networks serving Mittagong comprise 203 operational bus and rail facilities. Across these locations, 48 dedicated transit routes deliver 2,433 weekly passenger departures. Public transport connectivity is highly rated, with the typical resident situated 183 meters from the nearest stop. Private vehicular travel remains the primary commuting method at 93%, with vehicle ownership averaging 1.5 per dwelling. Remote working accounted for 24.0% of workers according to 2021 Census figures collected during COVID-19. Across all transit corridors, service volumes total 347 daily journeys, providing roughly 11 weekly departures per stop. The accompanying diagram illustrates the 100 nearest public transport points relative to the geographic centrepoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.5% of residents in Mittagong report no long-term health condition. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 68.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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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General health indicators in Mittagong track closely with national patterns regarding mortality and chronic conditions across both younger and older demographics, while private medical coverage is notably strong, covering approximately 69% of all residents (7,851 people). This coverage level substantially exceeds the 51.9% recorded in Regional NSW and the wider Australian average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported illnesses, affecting 10.6% and 8.5% of the local population respectively, whereas 65.5% of inhabitants reported no diagnosed chronic conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Health measures among working-age individuals align with typical standards.
Residents aged 65 and over represent 24.7% of the community (2,823 people), above the 23.3% proportion in Regional NSW, with general health rankings largely reflecting national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mittagong is largely Australian-born, at 78.8% of residents, with 11.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.5%) and Australian (26.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Mittagong displays a comparatively diverse cultural makeup, with overseas-born individuals comprising 21.2% of the population and 11.0% using a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the predominant faith at 53.4% of residents. Judaism shows a notable local concentration at 0.3% of the community, compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental ancestry, English heritage leads local representation at 30.5%, followed by Australian background at 26.7% and Irish descent at 9.6%. Distinct variations also appear across other cultural heritages, including Scottish representation at 8.9% (compared to 8.0% regionally), French ancestry at 0.6% (versus 0.4%), and Hungarian background at 0.4% (compared to 0.2% across Regional NSW).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mittagong is 44. 20.8% 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 distribution in Mittagong closely mirrors broader Regional NSW patterns, varying by no more than 1.4 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 44 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census baseline and sitting 1 year higher than the Regional NSW median of 43 at that Census, while Australia registered a Census median of 38. The proportion of young people aged 0 - 24 has expanded from 27.4% at the Census to an estimated 29.1%. Projections to 2041 indicate the largest numeric growth will occur in the 0 - 24 cohort, rising by 1,400 residents (42%) to 4,727, while the 25 - 44 demographic is anticipated to experience the quickest relative expansion, growing 52% to 3,897 individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mittagong
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 1 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 2025. | ||
| 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 — 227 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,931 at the 2021 Census → 11,428 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 (114021286). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.