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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 Young Surrounds is $456k, with units at $725k. House values have moved 5.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Young Surrounds has an estimated 7,808 residents, up from 7,677 at the 2021 Census — a change of 131 people, or 1.7%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 82% 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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Young Surrounds recorded an estimated population of approximately 7,808 as of Aug 2026 according to research by AreaSearch. In comparison to the 2021 Census tally of 7,677 people, the community has grown by 131 people (1.7%). This metric integrates an ABS estimated resident population of 7,803 from June 2025 alongside 55 validated new addresses documented following the Census. The local population density stands at 1.3 persons per square kilometer, providing considerable space for residents. The area's 1.7% post-census growth rate trails the broader SA3 area (2.5%) by 0.8 percentage points, highlighting stable expansion dynamics.
Interstate migration served as the foremost growth driver, accounting for roughly 61.2% of all recent demographic additions. Projections for each SA2 district rely on ABS/Geoscience Australia data published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as its base year, with missing SA2 coverage supplemented by NSW State Government releases from 2022 based on 2021. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, age-specific growth trajectories from these models are incorporated across all localities. Looking forward, local demographic gains are projected to sit marginally beneath the regional national median, with the community anticipated to expand by 835 persons to 2041 under current annual ERP figures, translating to an overall growth rate of 10.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
85 new dwellings have been approved in Young Surrounds over the past five years, an average of 17 a year. That is 2.2 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 construction in Young Surrounds generated roughly 17 dwelling approvals annually over the preceding 5 financial years, yielding a cumulative 85 homes. Across the 5 financial years between FY-22 and FY-26, the area absorbed 2.2 new residents per dwelling constructed, demonstrating solid demand that underpins local property values, with construction costs for new dwellings averaging $434,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals reached $14.7 million in the current financial year, highlighting steady capital allocation in non-residential sectors. Relative to Rest of NSW, building volumes in Young Surrounds remain substantially lower, trailing the regional per-capita average by 51.0%.
Constrained additions to the housing stock frequently elevate pricing and demand pressure on existing inventory. Activity also tracks below nationwide figures, indicative of an established locale facing possible planning barriers. Recent building approvals comprised 94.0% detached houses and 6.0% townhouses or apartments, sustaining the low-density landscape and satisfying demand from buyers seeking spacious freestanding residences. The presence of 487 people per dwelling approval further underlines the subdued pace of local development. Projections derived from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicate that Young Surrounds will add 830 residents through to 2041. If building volume remains at existing levels, residential supply may struggle to keep up with demographic growth, potentially heightening competition among purchasers and reinforcing upward price momentum.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Young Surrounds
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Young Surrounds, worth an estimated $409 million. A further 88 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.7 billion. 27 are already under construction and 19 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and environmental & disaster management. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Capital works and strategic planning initiatives play a crucial role in shaping local development and economic performance. A total of 29 notable projects have been identified by AreaSearch within the region. Prominent initiatives include the Harden to Boorowa Pipeline, the Smart Water Meter Replacement Program, Young Stormwater Infrastructure Upgrades, and the Burrangong Creek Bridge Duplication, with further particulars on major developments outlined below.
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Harden to Boorowa Water Supply Pipeline
Proposed potable water pipeline linking the Harden and Boorowa water systems to improve long-term water security and drought resilience. The detailed design has been substantially completed and the revised construction cost is approximately AUD 56 million. Hilltops Council is seeking State and Federal funding to progress the project into construction. The project includes a transmission pipeline, pump stations and associated water infrastructure connecting Boorowa to the Goldenfields Water supply network via Harden.
Smart Water Meter Replacement Program
Regional program to replace existing water meters with smart meters across Young and surrounding areas. Enables remote monitoring, improved leak detection, and enhanced water usage management for both council and residents.
Harden Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade
Remediation and upgrade of the Harden sewage treatment plant to restore and improve performance following storm and flood impacts. Works included rehabilitation and realignment of treatment ponds, construction of spillways, and upgrades to recycled water rising mains. Council indicated works commencing December 2024 with completion targeted for April 2025; project is now treated as complete.
Donohoe's Estate (Boorowa Residential Subdivision)
Donohoe's Estate is an approved 128-lot residential subdivision spanning approximately 44.31 hectares. The multi-staged development includes new road infrastructure, open space areas, and a stormwater detention basin, designed to provide accessible housing options to the Boorowa community.
Inland Rail - Illabo to Stockinbingal
A 39 km greenfield Inland Rail section creating a new single track standard gauge route from east of Illabo to Stockinbingal, bypassing Cootamundra, Bethungra and the Bethungra Spiral. Inland Rail Pty Ltd has primary approvals in place and John Holland is the construction partner. Current works include detailed design, early works, site compounds, construction readiness, a 350 person temporary workers accommodation facility near Stockinbingal, and rail materials delivery, with major construction scheduled from early 2026 and completion targeted for late 2027.
Apollo Fabrication Group Expansion
Apollo Fabrication Group is undertaking a staged expansion of its structural steel manufacturing operations in Young. Stage one involves the construction of a fully enclosed 4,000 square metre loading and storage facility designed to streamline distribution logistics, expand fabrication throughput, and minimise dust and acoustic impacts on the surrounding precinct.
Hill Street Subdivision Young
New land development by Mellross Communities off Hills Street, Young. Titled and ready for construction with fully serviced lots including Colorbond fencing and building pads. Located in prime position surrounded by upmarket lifestyle properties with natural fall and tranquil backdrop.
Burrangong Creek Bridge Duplication
Duplication of existing bridge along Henry Lawson Way in Young to improve connectivity for surrounding towns, increase load limits and safety, and extend bridge lifespan. Project includes traffic management and approach road improvements during construction phase.
3,614 residents of Young Surrounds are employed, from a labour force of 3,721. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 57.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.1% 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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Young Surrounds maintains a well-distributed workforce spanning professional and vocational roles across diverse industries, alongside an unemployment rate of only 2.9%. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,614, while local joblessness sat 1.2% beneath the 4.1% recorded in Regional NSW, with the local labour participation rate recording a modest 57.6% against 60.6% across Regional NSW. Furthermore, Census records revealed that 19.0% of the workforce operated from home, though historical Covid-19 restrictions provide relevant context for this proportion. Local workers are predominantly engaged across agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
Employment concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing is exceptionally prominent, exceeding regional norms by 6.2 times. Conversely, health care & social assistance exhibits lower representation, capturing 11.0% of the Young Surrounds workforce relative to 16.9% regionally. The balance between local working participants and resident workers at the Census points to restricted employment opportunities within the immediate area. Data from SALM and the ABS assessed by AreaSearch indicates that over the 12 months to March 2026, the regional labour force contracted by 2.3% and total employment decreased by 1.8%, contributing to a 0.4 percentage points drop in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% reduction in employment, a 0.4% decline in the labour pool, and an increase in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points. Broader national projections released in Mar-26 by Jobs and Skills Australia model workforce demand trajectories across five and ten-year intervals. Nationally, overall employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variances across industry categories. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against the Young Surrounds job profile suggests local employment expansion of 5.1% over five years and 11.3% over ten years, representing a direct weighting extrapolation that excludes localized demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Young Surrounds is $1,169 a week (about $61,000 a year), with median personal income at $646 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,604 a year against an average of $58,135. 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of ATO tax data at the postcode tier for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Young Surrounds SA2 recorded a median income of $47,604 alongside an average figure of $58,135, trailing both national benchmarks and Regional NSW metrics of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, estimated earnings reached approximately $52,517 (median) and $64,135 (average) by March 2026. Across national percentiles from the Census, personal, family, and household earnings all place between the 11th and 18th percentiles.
The primary income bracket encompasses 26.9% of residents (2,100 people) earning within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the broader territory where 29.9% occupy this band. Although 90.3% of income remains after housing overheads, overall disposable earnings sit at the 18th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Young Surrounds had 2,990 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 1% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 53% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $220 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,083 a month. Rent absorbs 18.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing landscape in Young Surrounds was dominated by standalone houses at 95.6%, while alternative configurations (semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and 'other' dwellings) comprised 4.4%, contrasting with Regional NSW figures of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright ownership accounted for 52.6% of households, substantially surpassing the regional rate, with remaining homes held under a mortgage (29.1%) or leased (18.3%). Monthly median mortgage costs stood at $1,083 compared to $1,733 regionally, while median weekly rent was $220 against $330 across Regional NSW. On a nationwide scale, local mortgage servicing remains notably below the Australian standard of $1,863, with weekly rental rates also tracking well under the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Young Surrounds counted 2,990 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 34% couples without children. 31% 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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Family units constitute 66.6% of local households, encompassing couples without children (33.7%), couples with children (23.8%), and single parent families (8.3%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 33.4%, composed of single-person dwellings at 31.2% and group living situations at 2.2%. The typical household size sits at 2.3 people, tracking slightly below the Regional NSW standard of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.0% of adults in Young Surrounds hold a university qualification, including 12.4% with a bachelor degree and 2.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 83% of areas nationally. A further 29.0% hold a vocational qualification. 11 schools serve the area, with 836 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 952 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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Higher education qualifications present a distinct profile locally, with 16.0% of the population holding a university degree compared to the statewide figure of 32.2%. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 12.4%, postgraduate qualifications comprise 2.3%, and graduate diplomas account for 1.3%. Conversely, vocational and technical credentials show strong prevalence, with 39.0% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, divided between certificates (29.0%) and advanced diplomas (10.0%). Academic participation is substantial throughout the community, with 27.3% of individuals enrolled in education programs. This cohort includes 11.3% attending primary schools, 7.6% engaged in secondary studies, and 2.1% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Young Surrounds reaches 456 stops on 57 routes, timetabled for about 980 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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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Young Surrounds is equipped with 456 public transit stops supporting a combined network of rail and bus operations. These boarding locations are connected by 57 transit routes generating 980 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit remains convenient, with the average distance to a stop measuring 249 meters. Outward commuting characterizes travel patterns in this predominantly residential district, where private vehicles dominate at 89% and pedestrian trips account for 8%. Household vehicle ownership stands at 1.7 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average, while 19.0% of local workers operated from home at the 2021 Census during potential pandemic-related circumstances.
Transit schedules provide an average of 140 daily trips across the transit network, translating to approximately 2 weekly trips at each stop. The corresponding visual reference maps the 100 closest stops relative to the area's central coordinates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.4% of residents in Young Surrounds report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 84% of areas nationally. 6.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 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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Analysis of mortality statistics and chronic health patterns by AreaSearch highlights significant health considerations for Young Surrounds across diverse demographics. Private health insurance coverage remains relatively restricted, with roughly 48% of residents (~3,763 people) holding private policies, lagging the 51.9% regional rate and the 55.7% national level. Arthritis and asthma represent the most widespread chronic conditions locally, impacting 12.4 and 9.0% of community members, while 61.4% reported absence of medical conditions compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Health burdens remain prominent among the working-age cohort due to elevated chronic illness rates.
Residents aged 65 and over constitute 26.7% of the locality (2,085 people), surpassing the 23.3% recorded across Regional NSW, with senior health indicators showing elevated national percentile rankings relative to the overall population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Young Surrounds is largely Australian-born, at 92.6% of residents, with 3.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.2%) and English (32.9%). 3.6% 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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Measures of cultural diversity indicate lower variations in Young Surrounds, where 89.2% of residents are Australian citizens, 92.6% were Australian-born, and 96.8% communicate exclusively in English in their homes. Christianity forms the dominant religious faith, representing 71.6% of the population compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental ancestry, the primary reported backgrounds are Australian at 33.2%, English at 32.9%, and Irish at 12.1%. Differences appear across other demographic ancestries, with Australian Aboriginal background recorded at 3.6% (compared to 4.6% across the region), Serbian ancestry at 0.3% (against 0.2% regionally), and Lebanese ancestry at 0.3% (against 0.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Young Surrounds is 49, older than 89% of areas nationally. 18.9% 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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Age distributions in Young Surrounds align closely with Regional NSW benchmarks, with variances across broad cohorts remaining within 5.1 percentage points. The estimated median age is 49, maintaining the level recorded during the 2021 Census, while exceeding the regional figure of 43 and the Australian Census median of 38. The mature working and early retirement age group (45 - 64) has shifted downward from 29.1% at the Census to an estimated 27.5%. Senior cohorts aged 65+ are forecasted to generate the largest demographic increase toward 2041, rising by 365 (18%) to reach 2,451.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Young Surrounds
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 | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 5 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 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 — 55 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,677 at the 2021 Census → 7,808 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 (101061544). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.