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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 Nyngan - Warren is $280k, with units at $190k. House values have moved 3.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Nyngan - Warren has an estimated 4,546 residents, down from 4,591 at the 2021 Census — a change of 45 people, or 1.0%. The population has thinned by an average 0.7% a year over five years, slower than 96% of areas nationally. 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 resident population of Nyngan - Warren stands at approximately 4,546 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 4,591 people tallied in the 2021 Census, this indicates a slight reduction of 45 people (1.0%). This update is determined by combining the ABS estimated resident population of 4,542 recorded in June 2025 with 51 validated new addresses registered post-Census. With a density of 0.20 persons per square kilometer, the region provides residents with significant physical room. Across the preceding ten years, Nyngan - Warren maintained steady performance with a compound annual growth rate of -1.3%, outstripping its broader SA3 area.
Inbound overseas migration formed the backbone of local expansion, accounting for roughly 67.6% of recent population additions. Projections generated by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 using 2022 as a base year, are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 locations, while areas outside this dataset rely on NSW State Government SA2 modeling released in 2022 using 2021 as a base. Projections between 2032 to 2041 across all sectors integrate age-cohort specific growth trends from these data points. Looking ahead, demographic forecasts point toward an ongoing reduction in headcounts, projecting that Nyngan - Warren will contract by 1,037 persons by 2041 under these models.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
55 new dwellings have been approved in Nyngan - Warren over the past five years, an average of 11 a year. That is 2.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals across Nyngan - Warren have averaged approximately 11 new homes each year, accumulating to 55 homes throughout the last 5 financial years. Alongside recent population reductions, this level of construction has maintained an equilibrium between housing demand and supply, affording buyers ample selection. New residential builds carry an average expected construction cost of $545,000, moderately higher than regional benchmarks and indicative of a focus on premium builds. Concurrently, commercial building approvals registered this financial year stand at $11.7 million, representing a moderate volume of commercial investment. On a per capita basis, building activity in Nyngan - Warren is 78.0% higher than the Rest of NSW benchmark, delivering broader choice to prospective purchasers.
Nevertheless, development rates track beneath the nationwide average, illustrating the mature standing of the locality alongside potential planning limitations. Recent residential construction is heavily weighted toward standalone houses at 82.0%, with apartments and townhouses representing 18.0%, preserving a low-density neighborhood structure geared toward households seeking expansive space. A ratio of 446 people for every approved dwelling underlines the calm and subdued pace of local building activity. Given that the local population is expected to contract or hold steady, housing pressures within Nyngan - Warren are likely to ease, which may unlock favorable conditions for property buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Nyngan - Warren
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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 Nyngan - Warren, worth an estimated $49 million. A further 89 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $73 billion. 28 are already under construction and 30 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, transport & logistics and residential development. 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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Major planning strategies, local capital works, and civic infrastructure exert a significant influence on regional development. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 17 projects anticipated to affect the district. Prominent initiatives include the Macquarie-Castlereagh Alluvium Water Resource Plan, Trangie Town Centre Plan, Newell Highway Upgrade, and Trangie-Nevertire Syphon Project, with detailed descriptions of key works provided below.
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Nyngan to Cobar Pump Stations and Pipeline
The project involves constructing two new state-of-the-art pump stations at Nyngan and Hermidale to replace critically ageing infrastructure and ensure reliable water supply for the Cobar region. Cobar is one of the only towns in NSW without its own water source, relying entirely on 130 km of pipeline from Nyngan. The existing pump stations are beyond end-of-life; the Nyngan station is non-operational with temporary floating intake pumps in use, and the Hermidale station is operating below design capacity.Contractor SRG Global Utilities (formerly Diona) commenced construction in late 2025 with completion expected by mid-2027. The upgraded facilities will incorporate remote monitoring technology and significantly improve operator safety. The original Stage 1 project (pump stations and pipeline replacement) has been split: the pipeline replacement (Stage 2) remains on hold pending Final Business Case review due to substantial cost escalations. The project is jointly funded by the Australian Government through the National Water Grid Fund ($26.25 million) and the NSW Government ($22.75 million).
Macquarie-Castlereagh Alluvium Water Resource Plan
A water resource plan for the Macquarie-Castlereagh Alluvium, focusing on the sustainable management of water resources. It incorporates Traditional Owner knowledge, values, and uses in water planning to ensure equality in objectives and outcomes.
Newell Highway Upgrade
Upgrade of Newell Highway to enhance Melbourne-Brisbane freight route for safety, efficiency, and HPV access amidst growth in freight, tackling congestion, flooding, and road wear.
Trangie Town Centre Plan
A plan developed by the Narromine Shire Council for the beautification and improvement of the Trangie town centre.
Trangie Water Supply Augmentation
This project improved the water supply for Trangie by constructing new water infrastructure, including three new town bores and a new rising main. The project was funded through the Restart NSW Water Security for regions program.
Trangie LALC Senior Member Housing
A project by the Trangie Local Aboriginal Land Council and the Aboriginal Housing Office to construct 6 new one-bedroom units to provide housing for senior members of the Aboriginal community. The project was funded by the Aboriginal Community Housing Investment Fund.
Trangie-Nevertire Syphon Project
A $5.2 million water security project aimed at modernizing the Trangie-Nevertire Irrigation Scheme's syphon. The project will reduce water losses and system failures by replacing pipeline, lining the channel to reduce erosion and conserve water, and installing an automated debris screen.
Wungunja Cultural Centre
The Wungunja Cultural Centre was established by the Trangie Local Aboriginal Land Council to preserve and showcase the culture and heritage of the local Aboriginal people. The centre houses a collection of artefacts and family histories.
2,125 residents of Nyngan - Warren are employed, from a labour force of 2,182. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 60.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 4.8% 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 Nyngan - Warren exhibits a balanced mix across professional and manual occupations across varied industries, alongside a low unemployment rate of 2.6%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 2,125, with joblessness tracking 1.5% below the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW, while the local participation rate equals the Regional NSW benchmark of 60.6%. Census figures indicate that 14.0% of the workforce operated from home, a metric that may reflect temporary Covid-19 restrictions. Primary employment sectors for local residents comprise mining, education & training, and agriculture, forestry & fishing.
The area exhibits exceptional strength in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where workforce numbers reach 5.3 times the regional standard. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 8.7% of local jobs, trailing the 16.9% figure seen across Regional NSW. A comparison of Census local workers against resident counts suggests a significant portion of the working population commutes out of the area for employment. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that from March 2026 backwards for twelve months, the local labour force shrank by 2.3% while employment dropped by 1.1%, which resulted in the unemployment rate declining by 1.2 percentage points. In contrast, employment in Regional NSW fell by 0.9% and the labour force decreased by 0.4%, leading to an increase in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points. Forecasts for national employment published by Jobs and Skills Australia for Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future demand in Nyngan - Warren. These projections span five and ten year periods and have been aligned with the local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector specific forecasts are applied to the employment composition of Nyngan - Warren, local employment is expected to rise by 4.8% over five years and 11.0% over ten years, with the understanding that this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Nyngan - Warren is $1,347 a week (about $70,000 a year), with median personal income at $750 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,328 a year against an average of $59,249. 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 ATO tax statistics at the postcode level for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch, Nyngan - Warren SA2 records earnings below nationwide benchmarks, showing a median of $50,328 and an average of $59,249. These figures compare against Regional NSW medians of $52,390 and averages of $65,215. Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $55,522 for median income and $65,363 for average income. Census 2021 records demonstrate modest income levels across personal, family, and household categories, placing the area between the 23rd and 38th percentiles.
The primary earnings tier is $1,500 - 2,999, encompassing 29.7% of residents (1,350 people), closely tracking the 29.9% share seen across the broader region. Residents retain 91.0% of their earnings after accommodation costs, though overall disposable income remains subdued at the 33rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Nyngan - Warren had 1,745 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 1% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $200 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,083 a month. Rent absorbs 14.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to Census records, standalone houses represented 92.8% of the housing stock in Nyngan - Warren, while other dwellings (encompassing apartments, townhouses, and semi-detached units) made up 7.2%, compared to Regional NSW benchmarks of 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% other residences. Outright home ownership stood at a substantial 45.6%, noticeably higher than regional averages, while mortgaged properties accounted for 25.4% and rental dwellings comprised 29.1%. Typical monthly mortgage costs were $1,083 and weekly median rents were $200, representing substantial discounts against the Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330. In a national context, housing expenditure in Nyngan - Warren is markedly cheaper than Australia's median monthly mortgage of $1,863 and median weekly rental rate of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Nyngan - Warren counted 1,745 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of living arrangements at 65.4% of total households, consisting of couples with children (25.4%), couples without children (28.2%), and single parent families (10.3%). The remaining 34.6% consists of non-family households, including single-person homes at 32.4% and group living situations at 2.0%. The typical household size sits at 2.4 people, perfectly aligning with the broader Regional NSW standard.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.9% of adults in Nyngan - Warren hold a university qualification, including 11.7% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 89% of areas nationally. A further 27.2% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 775 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 900 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 educational attainment in the region is modest, with 15.9% of residents possessing a university degree compared to the statewide average of 32.2% across NSW. This gap presents key opportunities for focused learning programs. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 11.7%, postgraduate qualifications comprise 2.2%, and graduate diplomas account for 2.0%. Meanwhile, vocational qualifications are widely held, with 35.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical training, divided between certificates (27.2%) and advanced diplomas (8.4%). Student participation is substantial across the community, with 30.5% of the local population engaged in educational programs.
This comprises 12.0% attending primary school, 8.5% in secondary school, and 2.0% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Nyngan - Warren reaches 193 stops on 30 routes, timetabled for about 230 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 Nyngan - Warren comprises 193 active stops incorporating both bus and rail services. Across these facilities, 30 separate routes operate to deliver 231 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is strong, with typical walking distances to a stop averaging 197 meters. As a residential district, outward commuting is standard; motor vehicles serve as the main travel method at 84%, while walking represents 9%. Households hold an average of 1.6 vehicles. Approximately 14.0% of workers performed their duties from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 settings.
Across all transit lines, services run at an average rate of 33 trips per day, translating to roughly 1 weekly trips for each stop. The accompanying diagram illustrates the 100 closest transit stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.3% of residents in Nyngan - Warren report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 77% of areas nationally. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.1 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 evaluations of chronic condition rates and mortality statistics highlight significant healthcare challenges in Nyngan - Warren, with elevated incidence of common illnesses across both older and younger age groups. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is notably limited, held by approximately 48% of the community (~2,200 people). This tracks beneath the Regional NSW rate of 51.9% and the national standard of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma represent the two most widespread medical conditions locally, diagnosed in 9.5 and 8.9% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 66.3% of the community reported having no chronic medical diagnoses, surpassing the 63.3% level recorded across Regional NSW.
Working-age cohorts display higher than average chronic disease rates. Residents aged 65 and over total 1,109 people or 24.4% of the population, exceeding the 23.3% benchmark for Regional NSW, with senior health challenges reflecting elevated incidence relative to nationwide norms.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Nyngan - Warren is largely Australian-born, at 93.5% of residents, with 3.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.3%) and English (28.7%). 12.5% 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 homogeneity is prominent in Nyngan - Warren, where 87.3% of the community hold Australian citizenship, 93.5% were born within Australia, and 96.2% speak only English at home. Christianity forms the dominant faith, followed by 73.8% of the population, which is considerably higher than the 55.9% share found across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the leading lineages in Nyngan - Warren are Australian (34.3%), English (28.7%), and Australian Aboriginal (12.5%), with Indigenous heritage substantially surpassing the regional baseline of 4.6%. Other notable ancestral representations include Irish heritage at 9.7% locally compared to 8.8% regionally, and French ancestry at 0.4% locally versus 0.4% across the region.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Nyngan - Warren is 44. 20.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age profile of Nyngan - Warren aligns closely with Regional NSW benchmarks, showing a maximum divergence of only 3.7 percentage points. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 44, matching the 2021 Census outcome and sitting 1 year older than the Regional NSW median of 43 from that Census, compared against the nationwide Census median of 38. The proportion of residents aged 45 - 64 has contracted from 27.0% at the Census to an estimated 24.4%. Projections indicate that no broad age cohort will experience material growth by 2041, while cohorts covering children, young adults, and middle-aged to young retirees are forecast to diminish.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Nyngan - Warren
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) | 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 | May 2026 4 months 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 May 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 — 51 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,591 at the 2021 Census → 4,546 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 (105011095). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.