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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 Orange - North is $790k, with units at $525k. House values have moved 4.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Orange - North has an estimated 24,145 residents, up from 22,895 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,250 people, or 5.5%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. 496 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 56.2% of that increase. That puts 243 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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According to demographic research by AreaSearch, the resident population of Orange - North stands at roughly 24,145 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 1,250 people (5.5%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 22,895 people. Such growth is deduced from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 24,059 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 496 validated new addresses documented following the Census date. With a density of 242 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers substantial personal space and clear capacity for incoming expansion. The locality's 5.5% expansion rate since the 2021 census outperformed both its broader SA3 district and the wider SA4 region (2.3%), establishing the area as a regional frontrunner in population growth.
Inward demographic growth was predominantly driven by natural increase, accounting for roughly 56.2% of recent overall population additions. Projections for each SA2 locality are sourced from ABS/Geoscience Australia models released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, with any uncovered areas relying on NSW State Government SA2 forecasts published in 2022 using 2021 as the base year. The resulting age-cohort growth rates are subsequently extended across all districts for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, long-term demographic trajectories place the area within the upper quartile of non-metropolitan regions across the nation, with projections indicating an expansion of 5,719 persons to 2041 relative to current annual ERP figures, translating to an overall rise of 23.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
547 new dwellings have been approved in Orange - North over the past five years, an average of 109 a year. That places the area in the 68th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 108 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 92% 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 activity in Orange - North sees approximately 109 dwellings approved each year, culminating in 547 homes granted approval across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Incoming resident numbers have averaged 2.5 people per year for every newly built home across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), signalling sound local demand likely to bolster residential real estate, while approved houses average an expected construction cost of $488,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals reached $36.9 million during this financial year, underscoring strong local business sector investment.
Per capita building approval rates in Orange - North closely match the Rest of NSW benchmark, supporting balanced market conditions in step with neighboring districts despite a moderate slowing in recent development momentum. Detached houses account for 92.0% of recent approvals while attached dwellings represent 8.0%, maintaining the district's low-density profile and catering to buyers pursuing suburban land size. The current ratio of 333 people per approved dwelling highlights a measured and orderly development pipeline. Demographic projections indicate that Orange - North is poised to add 5,633 residents through to 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If residential building activity stays at its current pace, incoming dwelling stock may fall short of population demand, potentially driving up purchasing competition and supporting future home values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Orange - North
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Orange - North, worth an estimated $468 million. A further 97 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $30.9 billion. 29 are already under construction and 41 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, energy 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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Local economic and social outcomes are substantially shaped by ongoing infrastructure projects, government planning, and capital investments. AreaSearch has pinpointed 15 projects with potential relevance to the locality, prominent among which are Bingara Gardens Seniors Housing, Rosedale Gardens Estate, Orange FutureCity CBD Redevelopment, and Witton Place Candidate Area Development, with detailed outlines provided below.
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Bingara Gardens Seniors Housing
A $34.7 million co-living seniors housing development comprising 82 rooms across four buildings (two single-storey and two two-storey). The project features long-term rental accommodation to provide housing security, an ambulance bay, landscaped communal outdoor areas, and a 14-seat community bus. The site's existing dwelling will be converted into a residential clubhouse.
Rosedale Gardens Estate
Large-scale rural-residential estate on the former Orange Abattoir site and adjoining farmland north of Orange CBD. Delivers 700 lifestyle allotments ranging 1-2 acres (up to 4,000 sq m) on sloping terrain with rural views. Originally proposed for 450 lots, the project was expanded to 700 lots following strong market demand and was unanimously approved by Orange City Council in 2021. Civil works and registration of stages are progressing.
Orange FutureCity CBD Redevelopment
A long-term revitalisation program for the Orange Central Business District, developed by Orange City Council and urban designers SJB. The project delivers staged upgrades to key streets and public spaces, featuring new tree planting, green infrastructure, pedestrian-friendly traffic calming, 40 km/h speed limits, and public art. Major milestones include the transformation of Lords Place South into a pedestrian-focused precinct with outdoor dining and the integration of Stratavault tree-cell technology to enhance urban cooling and stormwater management.
Trotting Track Candidate Area
Former trotting track site being considered for redevelopment as part of Orange's urban renewal initiatives. One of eight candidate areas identified by Orange City Council for potential residential or mixed-use development.
Witton Place Candidate Area Development
Major residential development area providing approximately 300 new homes in Orange's western corridor. Development facilitated by Orange City Council with private developers delivering mixed housing types and community infrastructure.
North Corridor Candidate Area
Future residential and mixed-use development area identified in Orange's northern corridor as part of the city's comprehensive housing strategy. One of eight candidate areas identified by Orange City Council for future urban growth and development.
North Orange Shopping Centre
A completed neighbourhood shopping centre featuring a Woolworths supermarket and 14 specialty stores including dining, retail, and services. The centre serves the growing North Orange community with 214 car parking spaces and modern convenience-focused retail facilities.
Ophir Car Park Redevelopment
Modernization and expansion of public parking facilities in Orange CBD area, improving accessibility and capacity for the growing city center.
13,618 residents of Orange - North are employed, from a labour force of 13,912. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 74.1%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 19,432, about 80% 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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Orange - North features a capable local workforce underpinned by core service industries and an unemployment rate of merely 2.1%. By March 2026, employed residents reached 13,618, keeping the jobless rate 2.0% beneath the 4.1% seen across Regional NSW, while labour force participation remained exceptionally high at 74.1% compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census findings indicated that 11.8% of the local workforce worked from home, though period-specific Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind. Local workers are primarily concentrated in retail trade, education & training, and health care & social assistance.
A notable industrial feature is the mining sector, where resident employment concentration reaches 2.8 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.7% of resident employment, falling short of the 5.3% observed across Regional NSW. A comparison between the resident workforce and the Census day daytime working population suggests that local employment openings within the boundary are relatively limited. AreaSearch examination of ABS and SALM figures indicates that over the 12-month period the local labour force contracted by 1.3% while overall employment dropped by 1.8%, lifting the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% reduction in employment alongside a 0.4% contraction in its labour force, yielding an identical 0.5 percentage points rise in unemployment. Forward-looking insights from Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from Mar-26 provide context for upcoming labor demand in Orange - North. These models, spanning five and ten-year intervals, map local industry distributions to project potential growth paths. Against national employment growth forecasts of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, applying these sector-level expectations to the local industry base suggests employment in Orange - North could expand by 6.5% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (note that this weighting calculation is purely illustrative and excludes specific local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Orange - North is $2,002 a week (about $104,000 a year), with median personal income at $930 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,812 a year against an average of $81,179. 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 records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings in the Orange - North SA2 among the highest across the country, showing a median income of $63,812 and an average income of $81,179. These numbers exceed the Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 for median earnings and $65,215 for average income. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, present income levels are estimated at roughly $70,397 for the median and $89,557 for the average as of March 2026. Across national personal, family, and household measures, Census figures place local earnings near the 68th percentile.
Looking at individual income distribution, 35.3% of residents (8,523 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, compared to 29.9% across the wider region. After servicing housing costs, residents retain 86.0% of their earnings for general living, placing the area in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Orange - North had 8,037 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 3% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $375 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,777 a month. Rent absorbs 18.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Housing profiles captured in the most recent Census show that Orange - North is composed of 90.4% houses and 9.6% other dwellings such as apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas Regional NSW records 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stands at 29.1%, trailing the broader regional standard, while mortgaged properties account for 40.3% and rental dwellings make up 30.7%. Typical housing repayments include a median monthly mortgage of $1,777 and a median weekly rent of $375, both surpassing Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330. From a nationwide perspective, local monthly mortgage repayments sit below the Australian figure of $1,863, whereas weekly rental costs align directly with the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Orange - North counted 8,037 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,476 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 27% 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 units constitute the vast majority of local residences at 74.6%, broken down into couples with children (35.1%), couples without children (26.9%), and single parent families (11.7%). Non-family households represent the remaining 25.4%, primarily made up of lone person households (22.4%) alongside group households (3.0%). The median household size of 2.7 people exceeds the Regional NSW standard of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.3% of adults in Orange - North hold a university qualification, including 17.4% with a bachelor degree and 5.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.0% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,323 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,000 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 among residents aged 15+ in Orange - North sits at 25.3%, below the NSW state average of 32.2%, indicating opportunities for further higher education growth. Within university qualifications, bachelor degrees account for 17.4%, postgraduate degrees represent 5.2%, and graduate diplomas make up 2.7%. Vocational education is strongly represented, with 38.6% of the population aged 15+ holding technical credentials, including certificates (28.0%) and advanced diplomas (10.6%). Study engagement across the locality is substantial, with 32.9% of residents actively enrolled in an educational institution. This group comprises 12.5% attending primary education, 8.7% enrolled in secondary education, and 4.2% undertaking tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Orange - North reaches 461 stops on 66 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 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 1.6 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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Local transit analysis identifies 461 active bus stops across Orange - North, connected by 66 individual routes that provide 1,149 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport access is strong, with typical walking distances of 136 meters to the nearest stop. Given the suburban residential character, external commuting is standard, and private vehicles dominate transport choices at 96%, with vehicle ownership averaging 1.6 per dwelling. Meanwhile, 11.8% of workers indicated working from home at the 2021 Census, subject to pandemic conditions at the time. Network schedules average 164 trips per day across the collective system, representing approximately 2 weekly trips per individual stop.
The accompanying mapping shows the 100 nearest stops positioned relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
67.9% of residents in Orange - North report no long-term health condition. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 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 illnesses and mortality indicate notable health considerations for Orange - North, with common medical conditions spread across both older and younger age brackets, while private health insurance uptake is exceptionally prominent at roughly 60% of the total population (14,462 people), outpacing the 51.9% regional rate across Regional NSW. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, affecting 9.1% and 9.9% of residents respectively, whereas 67.9% reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age cohorts exhibit above-average occurrences of chronic illnesses.
Older residents aged 65 and over make up 15.0% of the local population (3,614 people), below the 23.3% recorded across Regional NSW, with overall health metrics aligning closely with broader Australian distributions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Orange - North is largely Australian-born, at 88.2% of residents, with 8.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (30.6%) and English (29.6%). 5.3% 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 and demographic metrics in Orange - North show lower diversity levels than average, with 88.2% of residents born in Australia, 90.7% holding citizenship, and 91.2% speaking exclusively English in the home. Regarding religious affiliation, Christianity is predominant at 62.5% across the locality, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Based on parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Orange - North are Australian (30.6%), English (29.6%), and Irish (8.8%). Specific community groups show higher representation than typical regional figures, with Australian Aboriginal residents making up 5.3% of the population (compared to 4.6% regionally), Russian ancestry representing 0.3% (vs 0.2%), and New Zealand heritage accounting for 0.6% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Orange - North is 34, younger than 84% of areas nationally. 27.2% 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 Orange - North is heavily weighted toward families in their formative stages. Estimates updated to August 2026 show that children and young adults (0 - 24) constitute 35.1% of the community compared to 29.3% across Regional NSW, while elderly and retiree age groups (65+) represent 15.0% against 23.3% regionally. As at August 2026, the estimated median age remains at 34, matching the 2021 Census and sitting 9 years below the Regional NSW level of 43 from that same Census. Since then, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) have risen from 27.6% to 28.6% of residents.
Projections to 2041 suggest this 25 - 44 cohort will drive the largest absolute increase by adding 2,032 residents (29%) to total 8,947, while retiree and senior brackets will record the fastest proportional expansion, rising 36% to reach 4,900 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Orange - North
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
| 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 · 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 7 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 — 496 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (22,895 at the 2021 Census → 24,145 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 (103041078). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.