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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 Windsor - Bligh Park is $1.07m, with units at $865k. House values have moved 5.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Windsor - Bligh Park has an estimated 15,505 residents, up from 15,264 at the 2021 Census — a change of 241 people, or 1.6%. That puts 682 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, demographic assessments by AreaSearch place the population of Windsor - Bligh Park at roughly 15,505. This represents an addition of 241 people (1.6%) compared to the 15,264 people documented in the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from ABS estimated resident population figures showing 15,477 individuals as of June 2025 alongside 61 validated new addresses registered following the Census. With a density of 682 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample living space per resident and room for potential expansion. Natural increase was the primary engine of local expansion, accounting for roughly 66.4% of total population additions in recent times.
SA2 projections published in 2024 by ABS/Geoscience Australia (using 2022 as their baseline) form the basis of AreaSearch's demographic modeling. Where SA2 coverage is absent from that release, NSW State Government SA2 projections from 2022 with a 2021 base year are adopted instead. Cohort-specific growth rates derived from these datasets are subsequently projected across all areas between 2032 and 2041. Under this modeling framework, Windsor - Bligh Park is projected to experience a slight overall contraction of 87 persons by 2041. Nevertheless, particular demographic brackets will expand, headed by the 75 to 84 cohort which is slated to gain 534 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
88 new dwellings have been approved in Windsor - Bligh Park over the past five years, an average of 17 a year. That is 1.1 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 planning approvals across Windsor - Bligh Park have maintained an annual average of about 17 dwellings, totaling 88 homes across the last 5 financial years from FY-22 to FY-26. Considering past population contraction, construction volumes have been comparatively sufficient for prospective buyers, while building approvals average $319,000 per dwelling—lower than regional benchmarks—pointing to relatively affordable building opportunities. Concurrently, commercial building permits reached $14.5 million during this financial year, reflecting a moderate pace of non-residential development. Building activity in Windsor - Bligh Park is substantially subdued relative to Greater Sydney, sitting 72.0% below regional levels on a per-capita basis.
Constrained pipeline construction typically reinforces buyer competition and price stability for existing properties. Local output also trails nationwide averages, indicating established neighborhood maturity and probable regulatory or zoning limitations. Detached houses constitute 76.0% of approved construction, while medium and high-density housing makes up the remaining 24.0%, retaining a low-density character that appeals to buyers seeking space. An estimated ratio of 763 people per residential approval highlights the subdued pace of local construction. With demographic forecasts pointing toward static or decreasing headcounts, reduced dwelling demand across Windsor - Bligh Park should maintain favorable purchasing conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Windsor - Bligh Park
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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 Windsor - Bligh Park, worth an estimated $12 million. A further 133 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $72.2 billion. 66 are already under construction and 60 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major planning determinations, and regional developments heavily dictate future local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 5 significant projects positioned to influence the surrounding region, notably Stockland The Gables Masterplanned Community, Newpark Estate, Marsden Park North State Significant Rezoning, and Melonba Woolworths Neighbourhood Shopping Centre.
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Hawkesbury Oasis Aquatic and Fitness Centre Improvements
The Hawkesbury Oasis Aquatic and Fitness Centre upgrades include the construction of a new shallow-depth program pool with accessibility ramp for learn-to-swim and seniors programs, upgraded school-age amenities, and a new covered outdoor functional fitness training area. The project is funded under the NSW Government WestInvest program and delivered by Hawkesbury City Council to improve community health, wellbeing, and accessibility.
Newpark Estate
Newpark Estate is a 3,000 plus lot, 381 hectare masterplanned house and land community at the end of Elara Boulevard in Melonba, within the North West Growth precinct of Marsden Park. The project delivers residential lots and home and land packages around three major parks, two large playgrounds, sporting fields, walking and bike paths and a central lake, with a future school, retail centre and childcare planned inside the estate and major retailers and public transport nearby.
Marsden Park North State Significant Rezoning
State significant rezoning proposal for the northern section of Marsden Park. The revised proposal, exhibited from November 2025 to January 2026, focuses on 260 hectares of employment land generating 3,900 jobs, alongside approximately 960 homes on land with lower flood risk, 60 hectares of open space, and 80 hectares of conservation land. Submissions are currently under review with finalisation expected in 2026.
Marsden Park North Precinct Rezoning
A major state-led rezoning proposal in Sydney's North West Growth Area. The plan unlocks approximately 260 hectares of employment land to create 3,900 local jobs, around 960 homes on flood-free land, 60 hectares of open space including 5 double playing fields, and extensive transport and environmental corridors.
Clydesdale Estate Heritage & Community Precinct
Repositioning of the historic 151-hectare Clydesdale Estate, home to the State-heritage-listed Clydesdale House (built 1823-1885). Stockland, which acquired the precinct from BHL Group in 2021, placed the site on the market via Colliers through an Expressions of Interest campaign in early 2025, seeking a buyer to restore Clydesdale House and its curtilage for hospitality, event, and community activation alongside surrounding parklands, walking trails, and open space adjoining the Elara masterplanned community. The outcome of the sale campaign has not been publicly confirmed.
Woodbury Reserve Redevelopment
Substantial upgrade of Woodbury Reserve in Glossodia including BMX Pump Track and Mountain Bike Tracks (completed August 2024), new skate park (construction commenced February 2025), new multi-purpose courts, new amenities building, upgraded practice cricket nets, improved parking.
Riverstone Community Resource Hub and Aquatic Facility
A $232.7 million proposed integrated community hub and aquatic facility in Riverstone, part of Blacktown City Council's masterplan. It features a state-of-the-art library, indoor recreation, cultural and performance spaces, child and family services, cafe, and an aquatic centre. The broader Riverstone Town Centre state-led rezoning was finalised in April 2026 to enable future development in the area.
Shared Path Bridge Over Rickabys Creek
Construction of second non-vehicular bridge over Rickabys Creek at Hawkesbury Valley Way to provide shared-path crossing linkage between shared path from Richmond to Windsor, completing off-road cycling and walking route.
8,295 residents of Windsor - Bligh Park are employed, from a labour force of 8,654. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 69.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% 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 labor pool in Windsor - Bligh Park exhibits a balanced mix across blue-collar and white-collar roles, with a marked concentration in construction and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. Employed residents numbered 8,295 as of March 2026, matching Greater Sydney's unemployment level of 4.1%, while overall workforce participation remains comparable to Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census records indicate that 25.6% of workers worked remotely, although this was subject to prevailing Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. Health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction serve as the primary sources of employment for local residents.
Construction representation is especially prominent, recording an employment concentration 1.8 times higher than the broader region. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, employing just 4.4% of the local workforce compared to 11.5% across Greater Sydney. A comparison between Census working figures and the resident population suggests a substantial share of workers commute out of the district for work. According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM figures over the past 12-month period, the total workforce reduced by 3.8% alongside a 3.6% contraction in employed persons, yielding a 0.2 percentage points decrease in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% increase in both employment and labor force participation alongside a minor jobless rate drop. National labor projections published in Mar-26 by Jobs and Skills Australia shed light on potential employment trends for Windsor - Bligh Park across five and ten-year horizons. Nationally, jobs are expected to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, though industry trajectories vary widely. Weighting these projections against the area's specific sectoral composition implies local job growth of 6.1% over five years and 12.7% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Windsor - Bligh Park is $1,805 a week (about $94,000 a year), with median personal income at $842 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,622 a year against an average of $73,268. 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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Aggregated tax statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place local taxpayer earnings above the nationwide midpoint. Taxpayers across Windsor - Bligh Park recorded a median income of $59,622 and an average income of $73,268, relative to Greater Sydney's corresponding benchmarks of $60,817 and $83,003. Accounting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $65,775 for median income and $80,829 for average income as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census situates personal, family, and household earnings near the national 55th percentile.
Around 36.6% of residents (5,674 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, mirroring regional patterns where 30.9% share this range. Despite housing expenditures absorbing 18.9% of earnings, solid income levels maintain disposable earnings at the national 50th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Windsor - Bligh Park had 5,509 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 2% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,100 a month, a total housing cost higher than 79% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential stock at the most recent Census was composed of 79.2% separate houses and 20.8% attached or multi-unit dwellings (incorporating semi-detached homes, apartments, and other configurations), whereas Sydney metro recorded 55.9% houses and 44.1% alternate dwelling types. Outright home ownership stood at 22.3%, trailing metropolitan levels, with the remainder divided between mortgaged properties (39.5%) and rental accommodations (38.2%). Typical monthly mortgage installments totaled $2,100, remaining substantially below Sydney metro's $2,427 median, while weekly rent averaged $390 against the metropolitan figure of $470. Relative to Australia as a whole, local mortgage repayments surpass the national standard of $1,863, and rents exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Windsor - Bligh Park counted 5,509 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 25% 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 vast majority of households at 72.6%, broken down into couples with offspring (32.0%), couples without offspring (23.2%), and single parent arrangements (16.2%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 27.4%, consisting of single-person households at 24.7% and group homes at 2.8%. The average household size sits at 2.6 people, slightly below the Greater Sydney standard of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.0% of adults in Windsor - Bligh Park hold a university qualification, including 10.6% with a bachelor degree and 3.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.0% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 2,698 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 957 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 qualification levels remain subdued in the district, where 16.0% of residents hold university degrees compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. Within tertiary credentials, bachelor degrees account for 10.6%, postgraduate degrees comprise 3.6%, and graduate diplomas represent 1.8%. Vocational and technical pathways are heavily favored, with 41.6% of the population aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, consisting of certificates (31.0%) and advanced diplomas (10.6%). Formal study engagement is substantial, with 29.3% of the community undertaking educational programs. This student cohort includes 10.5% attending primary school, 7.6% enrolled in secondary education, and 3.7% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Windsor - Bligh Park reaches 148 stops on 70 routes, timetabled for about 4,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses 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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The local transit network in Windsor - Bligh Park encompasses 148 active transport stops across bus and rail corridors. Operating over 70 distinct routes, the system delivers 4,035 weekly passenger trips. Stop proximity is high, with typical walking distances averaging 182 meters. Commuter flows are largely outward-bound, with private vehicles accounting for 92% of journeys. Households maintain an above-average 1.5 vehicles per dwelling. Meanwhile, 25.6% of residents reported working from home during the 2021 Census period. Across all transit lines, service frequency averages 576 trips daily, providing around 27 departures each week for each individual stop.
The closest 100 stops relative to the geographical center are mapped in the report.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
66.5% of residents in Windsor - Bligh Park report no long-term health condition. 6.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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 mortality and morbidity statistics indicate noticeable health pressures in Windsor - Bligh Park across younger and older demographics alike. Approximately 55% of the populace (~8,589 people) maintains private health insurance, trailing the Greater Sydney level of 59.9%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported ailments, diagnosed in 9.1% and 9.9% of the local population, respectively, while 66.5% reported no chronic medical conditions compared with 74.6% throughout Greater Sydney. Working-age residents experience an elevated incidence of long-term health issues. Seniors aged 65 and over total 2,302 people (14.9% of the population), exhibiting health profiles that align moderately with nationwide senior benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Windsor - Bligh Park is largely Australian-born, at 85.8% of residents, with 7.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (30.2%) and English (28.0%). 5.0% 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 comparatively high across Windsor - Bligh Park, where Australian citizens make up 89.4% of the population, 85.8% were born domestically, and 92.1% speak exclusively English at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 58.2% of residents compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The primary parental ancestries identified in the area are Australian at 30.2% (exceeding Greater Sydney's 17.8%), English at 28.0% (surpassing the regional benchmark of 19.0%), and Irish at 7.3%. Noticeable variations from regional norms also emerge among other backgrounds: Maltese ancestry stands at 3.0% (relative to 1.0% regionally), Australian Aboriginal heritage represents 5.0% (versus 1.3%), and Lebanese heritage accounts for 0.7% (compared to 2.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Windsor - Bligh Park is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 28.4% 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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Windsor - Bligh Park demonstrates an age distribution closely tracking Greater Sydney benchmarks, with a maximum category variance of 1.6 percentage points. The median age remains steady at an estimated 35, matching the 2021 Census result and sitting 2 years below the Greater Sydney median of 37 from that census. Retirees and senior citizens (65+) have expanded from 12.9% of residents to an estimated 14.8% post-Census. By 2041, the senior and retiree age brackets are expected to undergo the strongest expansion, adding 1,039 people (45%) to reach 3,341, whereas child, youth, and early-to-mid career adult segments are slated to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Windsor - Bligh Park
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 2 months ago 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 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 61 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (15,264 at the 2021 Census → 15,505 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 (124041467). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.