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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 Saratoga - Davistown is $1.32m, with units at $880k. House values have moved 1.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Saratoga - Davistown has an estimated 7,432 residents, up from 7,160 at the 2021 Census — a change of 272 people, or 3.8%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. That puts 1,558 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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Based on calculations by AreaSearch, the population of Saratoga - Davistown stands at approximately 7,432 in May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 272 residents (3.8%) from the 2021 Census count of 7,160 people. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 7,432 alongside 6 validated new addresses recorded after the Census. The density of the local population is 1,558 persons per square kilometer, a level exceeding the norm across the country. The 3.8% increase in population since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 region (2.6%) and the surrounding SA4 area, making it a regional growth leader.
Population increases were mostly driven by overseas migration, which represented around 66.8% of the overall gains, though interstate migration, natural growth, and all other components also contributed positively. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For locations lacking this coverage, 2022 projections from the NSW State Government based on 2021 data are used. Growth trends across age categories from these datasets are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic patterns suggest a population expansion slightly under the median for Australian statistical areas, with a projected gain of 572 residents by 2041 using the latest annual ERP data, which represents a total growth of 7.7% over 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
90 new dwellings have been approved in Saratoga - Davistown over the past five years, an average of 18 a year. That is 2.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 7, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Approximately 18 new residential dwellings receive approval each year in Saratoga - Davistown, with a total of 90 home approvals over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 7 approvals have been logged so far. Over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), an average of 2.3 individuals moved into the community for every new residence built, showing strong demand that supports local real estate values, with new homes constructed at an average cost of $346,000. Additionally, commercial approvals of $562,000 were logged this financial year, showing a low level of commercial development.
When compared to Greater Sydney, building activity per resident in Saratoga - Davistown is about 66% of the level, placing the area in the 30th percentile of locations nationwide, which restricts options for buyers and increases demand for existing properties. This performance is below the national average, reflecting a mature market and suggesting potential planning limitations. Detached houses account for 92.0% of new construction activity, while townhouses or apartments make up 8.0%, preserving the suburban feel and appealing to buyers seeking extra space. The area averages 669 people per residential approval, showing a mature local market. Demographic projections indicate that Saratoga - Davistown will add 572 new residents by 2041, starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Real estate construction is keeping pace with this projected population growth, though buyers might face increased competition as the population expands.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Saratoga - Davistown
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AreaSearch tracks 90 current infrastructure and development projects close to Saratoga - Davistown, worth an estimated $4.79 billion. 13 are already under construction and 40 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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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development work have a major impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified 1 project that is expected to affect this area. The main developments of interest include the Koolang Road Residential Release Area, Blackwall Road Intersection Upgrades, Green Point Foreshore Reserve Upgrades, and the Gosford Private Hospital redevelopment, with details provided on the most significant ones.
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Blackwall Road Intersection Upgrades
The NSW Government is investing $19 million in upgrades to three key intersections on the Woy Woy Peninsula: Blackwall and McMasters Road, Blackwall, Allfield and Farnell Roads, and Memorial Avenue, Barrenjoey Road and Maitland Bay Drive. The project aims to improve travel times, safety, and traffic flow for the 22,000 vehicles using the Blackwall Road corridor daily. Works commenced in July 2025 and include new traffic lights, pedestrian-activated signals, dual right-turn lanes, and improved pathways.The upgrades will future-proof the Peninsula's critical transport spine as the Central Coast continues to grow.
Green Point Shopping Village Expansion
Approved expansion and refurbishment of Green Point Shopping Village including additional retail tenancies, upgraded public amenities, improved parking and site improvements. No evidence of construction commencement was identified from official sources as of July 2026.
Frost Reserve Upgrades
Central Coast Council is delivering major sports and community recreation upgrades at Frost Reserve in Kincumber. The project includes a modern 750sqm regional skate park, a new 370sqm sports amenities building with accessible changerooms, canteen, and storage, upgraded car parking facilities, and enhanced sports field lighting.
Woy Woy Peninsula Transit Oriented Development Precinct
Strategic Transit Oriented Development (TOD) precinct initiative under the NSW Government's TOD program and Central Coast Regional Plan 2041. The program aims to accelerate housing delivery, active transport networks, and urban renewal across the Woy Woy Peninsula. Key enabling infrastructure includes upgrades to the Rawson Road level crossing and Railway Street intersection.
SDA Customised - 145 Blackwall Road Apartments
Multi-unit apartment development designed for NDIS participants with specialized accessibility features and support infrastructure. The development includes accessible parking, communal facilities, and proximity to essential services including public transport and healthcare facilities. Estimated completion early 2025.
Intersection Upgrade - Ocean Beach Road and Rawson Road
Major infrastructure project upgrading the critical arterial intersection connecting Woy Woy and Umina Beach. Replaces the existing roundabout with a signalised multi-lane intersection, added signalised pedestrian crossings, and traffic flow capacity improvements under the Australian Government Central Coast Roads Package.
43-46 The Esplanade Shop Top Housing & Retail Redevelopment
Multi-storey shop-top housing and retail redevelopment delivering 39 residential apartments across upper levels alongside ground-floor commercial and retail premises. The development fronts both The Esplanade and Picnic Parade with integrated basement parking and public domain enhancements.
Ettalong Beach Hotel Development
A five-storey boutique hotel development featuring 83 rooms on a 1,467 sqm site. The project includes a ground floor restaurant and cafe, conference facilities, and a roof terrace equipped with a bar and swimming pool. While the original 2020 approval faced expiration concerns, recent court-backed determinations in April 2026 have reaffirmed the project's progression despite local objections.
3,903 residents of Saratoga - Davistown are employed, from a labour force of 3,962. Unemployment sits at 1.5%, with participation at 63.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,879, about 79% 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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Saratoga - Davistown has a highly qualified labor force, strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of only 1.5%, and an annual employment growth rate estimated at 3.3%. In March 2026, 3,903 local residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 2.6% lower than the 4.1% rate in Greater Sydney, though the participation rate of 63.6% was lower than the metropolitan average of 69.1%. Census data indicates that 34.2% of workers worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic restrictions. The principal employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
The local workforce has a notable concentration in construction, which has a share of employment 1.8 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services represent just 6.5% of local employment compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The area is heavily residential, resulting in few local jobs, as seen when comparing the Census working population against resident counts. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12-month period, local employment grew by 3.3% while the labor force increased by 3.4%, leading to a 0.1 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, with a tiny drop in unemployment. National employment forecasts from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on future local demand. These five- and ten-year projections have been applied to local employment sectors to estimate growth. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industries vary. Applying these trends to the local industry mix suggests employment for residents could rise by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, using a simple weighting method for illustration without incorporating local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Saratoga - Davistown is $1,760 a week (about $92,000 a year), with median personal income at $783 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,873 a year against an average of $72,805. 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 postcode ATO data from financial year 2023 analyzed by AreaSearch, incomes in the Saratoga - Davistown SA2 exceed the national average, with a median of $52,873 and an average of $72,805. These figures are lower than the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying WPI growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of $58,329 for the median and $80,318 for the average as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, family, household, and individual incomes fell in the moderate range, ranking between the 45th and 50th percentiles nationally.
The largest income bracket is the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which includes 30.5% of residents (2,266 people), matching the regional proportion of 30.9%. High housing costs absorb 16.6% of income, though solid earnings keep disposable income at the 50th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area's income in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Saratoga - Davistown had 2,682 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 8% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $460 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 26.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, the mix of housing in Saratoga - Davistown consisted of 86.7% houses and 13.2% other housing styles like townhouses and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings in the Sydney metro area. The rate of home ownership was also higher than the metropolitan average at 40.5%, with mortgaged properties making up 43.9% and rented properties at 15.6%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 was below the Sydney metro average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent of $460 was below the metropolitan figure of $470.
On a national level, monthly mortgage payments in Saratoga - Davistown are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Saratoga - Davistown counted 2,682 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 23% 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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Families make up the majority of households at 74.4%, consisting of couples with children at 32.7%, couples without children at 31.1%, and single-parent households at 9.9%. Non-family households account for 25.6%, with single-person households at 23.4% and group homes at 2.1%. The average household size is 2.6 people, slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.3% of adults in Saratoga - Davistown hold a university qualification, including 15.8% with a bachelor degree and 4.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 370 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,019 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 is a challenge for the area, as the university qualification rate of 22.3% is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 15.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational skills are highly represented, with 43.3% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 31.6%. Enrolment in education is strong, with 27.6% of the population attending an educational institution.
This includes 10.2% in primary school, 7.7% in high school, and 3.7% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Saratoga - Davistown reaches 58 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 610 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 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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Public transit options in Saratoga - Davistown consist of 58 active stops, offering a combination of bus and ferry services. These stops are served by 19 distinct routes, which provide 613 passenger trips per week. Transit access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 145 meters from the nearest stop. Because this is a residential suburb, most workers commute out of the area, and cars are the main transit mode at 95%. Households own an average of 1.6 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. A high 34.2% of residents worked from home at the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic lockdowns.
Across all transit lines, services run at an average frequency of 87 trips per day, which is about 10 weekly trips for each stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.5% of residents in Saratoga - Davistown report no long-term health condition. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.6 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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An analysis of health data shows positive outcomes for Saratoga - Davistown, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality rates and chronic disease rates. The rate of common health problems is low in the general population, though it is higher than the national average among older, high-risk groups. Private health insurance coverage is very high, with about 55% of residents (~4,117 people) holding coverage, compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most common illnesses, affecting 9.7% and 8.3% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 64.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Health levels among working-age residents are average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 26.2% of the population (1,945 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%, though this cohort ranks lower nationally compared to the wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Saratoga - Davistown is largely Australian-born, at 85.9% of residents, with 3.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.3%) and Australian (29.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Saratoga - Davistown has lower cultural diversity than average, with 85.9% of residents born in Australia, 93.0% holding citizenship, and 96.6% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 55.8% of the population, compared to 49.2% in Greater Sydney. The top ancestries reported are English at 33.3% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 19.0%, Australian at 29.6%, which is higher than the regional average of 17.8%, and Irish at 9.9%. Other groups show notable differences from regional averages, with Scottish ancestry overrepresented at 8.8% (compared to 4.8% regionally), New Zealand at 0.9% (compared to 0.5%), and Maltese at 0.7% (compared to 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Saratoga - Davistown is 45, older than 78% of areas nationally. 20.3% 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 median age of 45 years in Saratoga - Davistown is older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the area has more residents aged 65 - 74 (12.7%) but fewer aged 25 - 34 (8.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 7.9% to 9.6%, and the 15 to 24 group has grown from 10.5% to 11.6%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has shrunk from 13.2% to 11.3%.
Looking forward to 2041, demographic forecasts show major shifts, with the 85+ cohort expected to grow by 86% (250 people), rising from 289 to 540. Combined, residents aged 65+ will account for 74% of the area's total population growth, showing an aging community. In contrast, the cohorts aged 15 to 24 and 25 to 34 will decrease in number.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Saratoga - Davistown
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 this 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 this 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 this month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 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 5 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 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month 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 — 6 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,160 at the 2021 Census → 7,432 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 May 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 (102011038). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.