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Annandale (Qld) has an estimated 10,353 residents, up from 10,116 at the 2021 Census — a change of 237 people, or 2.3%. That puts 550 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 evaluations by AreaSearch, the resident count of Annandale stands at approximately 10,353 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 237 people (2.3%) relative to the 2021 Census count of 10,116 people. Such adjustments incorporate the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 10,353 alongside post-Census address validations. With a density of 549 persons per square kilometer, the locality features low-density living with substantial capacity for future expansion. Recent demographic expansion has been almost exclusively powered by net overseas migration, serving as the main contributor to population increases.
Projections for each SA2 area rely on 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia models pegged to a 2022 base year. For locations lacking this coverage, or extending past post-2032, models incorporate the 2023 Queensland State Government SA2 figures derived from 2021 numbers. Because these state forecasts omit age breakdowns, AreaSearch applies age-cohort growth weightings based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 data). Looking ahead, local demographic growth is projected to track slightly underneath the non-capital regional median, expanding by 499 persons to 2041 according to recent annual ERP data, which represents an overall 16-year increase of 4.8%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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New residential construction in Annandale remains quiet, logging 1 dwelling approvals on an annual basis (equating to 5 approvals over five years). Such restrained activity aligns with its rural context, where building works generally respond to individual residential requirements instead of widespread market demand. Given this minor baseline volume, single residential building undertakings can produce significant shifts in annual percentage metrics. Residential building volumes in Annandale sit substantially lower than levels observed across Rest of Qld, while also falling short of nationwide benchmarks. Furthermore, modern development activity has consisted entirely of standalone homes, reflecting a preference for space and seclusion typical of rural environments.
Demographic outlooks anticipate that Annandale will see an influx of 499 residents through to 2041, based on the latest quarterly AreaSearch calculations. Should building approvals remain at current subdued levels, residential construction may struggle to meet population needs, potentially driving heightened buyer competition and upward pricing pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Annandale (Qld), worth an estimated $57 million. A further 31 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.57 billion. 14 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and national security. 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 capital expenditure and planning developments play a major role in regional performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 18 initiatives likely to influence the local area. Notable projects include the TropiQ - Townsville Tropical Intelligence and Health Precinct, Townsville University Hospital Expansion, Kirwan Health Campus Expansion, and the Annandale Christian College Master Plan.
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Annandale Christian College Master Plan
The Annandale Christian College Master Plan is a 10-stage expansion plan approved by the College Board in 2022, developed with input from students, parents, staff, and the community. In 2023 the college commenced a Ministerial Infrastructure Designation (MID) application covering all ten stages. Stage 1, approved by Townsville City Council, involves a roof and spectator seating over the existing basketball court, a new maintenance workshop, and a dedicated off-street bus parking and turnaround area, relocated to the south-west corner of the site to allow room for future stages.Proposed completion of Stage 1 was targeted for 2024. As of the most recent update, the college had appointed a new architect to continue developing the master plan and was pursuing Block Grant Authority funding for the next phase.
Townsville University Hospital Expansion
A major staged expansion of Townsville University Hospital under the Queensland Government's Hospital Rescue Plan, delivering at least 165 new overnight beds, additional operating theatres, an expanded Emergency Department, and a rooftop integrated helipad. Stage 1A features a new two-storey building on the Eastern Campus and a North Block refurbishment, with Stage 1 fast-tracked for completion by 2028. Early works, including a multi-storey carpark delivered by Hutchinson Builders, are progressing alongside campus upgrades.
Riverway Arts Centre and Library
Modern cultural facility providing community access to arts, library services, and cultural programs along the scenic Ross River precinct.
Townsville Youth Foyer - 87B Fulham Road, Gulliver
Townsville Youth Foyer is a purpose built 40 unit social and affordable housing project on the former Pimlico TAFE site at 87B Fulham Road, Gulliver. It provides self contained one bedroom apartments for young people aged 16 to 25 who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness, with 24/7 onsite support from Mission Australia and a strong focus on education, training and employment pathways to help residents transition to independent living.
Mater Private Hospital Townsville Expansion & Relocation
A $40 million expansion of Mater Private Hospital Townsville consolidating all services onto the Pimlico campus. The project relocates maternity and renal services from the Hyde Park campus to two new purpose-built units at Pimlico. The renal unit (expanded from 8 to 12 dialysis chairs) opened November 2025, and Mater Mothers' Private Townsville (12 inpatient beds, 3 birthing suites, 6 special care nursery cots) is expected to open February 2026. The Emergency Department is also being expanded with four additional fast-track treatment bays.Maternity relocation is supported by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care under the Community Health and Hospitals Program.
North Queensland Simulation Park (NQ SPARK)
The North Queensland Simulation Park (NQ SPARK) is northern Australia's first collaborative defence industry hub, delivering world-class simulation training and research for the defence, science, health, emergency response and knowledge sectors. The not-for-profit precinct will house an Advanced Environmental Simulation Facility (AESF), a Clinical Simulation Centre, an agile Command and Control (C2) team performance research laboratory, and high-performance computing infrastructure. Stage 1 is funded by a 32.2 million dollar Federal Government grant under the Townsville City Deal, with a further 35 million dollars in private sector investment expected for the broader precinct.In 2025, NQ SPARK signed a lease with James Cook University for a permanent home on the ground floor of the Clinical Practice Building at JCU's Bebegu Yumba campus in Douglas, with fitout works now underway. The site sits within the tropical innovation precinct adjacent to Townsville University Hospital and Lavarack Army Barracks. An interim facility continues to operate at Vickers Road North, Condon, where simulation experiments and capability development are being conducted to inform the permanent build. The project is forecast to generate up to 800 jobs and inject more than 200 million dollars into the local economy.
TropiQ - Townsville Tropical Intelligence and Health Precinct
A 442-hectare tropical intelligence and health precinct valued at 5.9 billion dollars, developed jointly by James Cook University, Townsville Hospital and Health Service, and Townsville City Council. Located adjacent to Townsville University Hospital and Lavarack Barracks, the precinct integrates world-class tropical research, health innovation, and defence simulation. Ongoing components include major expansions to the Townsville University Hospital, the NQ Spark defence simulation facility, a Technology Innovation Complex, and extensive residential and commercial development programs.
Eden Park Estate
Premium acreage estate in Townsville's Northern Beaches offering large blocks ranging from 2000sqm to over 4000sqm. This master-planned park residential development provides a rural lifestyle combined with modern comfort, featuring town water and fully sewered lots.
5,727 residents of Annandale (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 5,839. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 65.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Annandale is characterized by high qualifications, a strong presence in essential services, and an unemployment rate of only 1.9%. By March 2026, employed locals numbered 5,727, while joblessness sat 2.0% under the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld, and participation rates tracked closely with Regional Qld's 64.2%. Census figures indicated that a modest 4.7% of the local workforce worked remotely, though this metric was collected amidst Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment fields for local workers comprise public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, alongside education & training.
The district demonstrates a pronounced concentration in public administration & safety, where its workforce share is 4.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, construction represents an undersized segment, engaging only 5.6% of local workers relative to 10.1% across Regional Qld. Although local jobs exist, Census comparisons between resident employees and local positions suggest significant outbound commuting. According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM releases, the preceding 12-month span experienced a 1.9% contraction in the labour force and a 2.4% reduction in employment, pushing the jobless rate up by 0.4 percentage points. Across Regional Qld over the same period, employment edged up 0.1%, the workforce grew 0.3%, and unemployment rose 0.1 percentage points. National outlooks published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide context for future local labour requirements across five and ten-year horizons. Across the country, job numbers are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by sector. Applying these industry growth rates to Annandale's sectoral profile indicates potential local job increases of 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (a basic baseline weighting that excludes localized population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Annandale (Qld) is $2,215 a week (about $115,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,017 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $70,685 a year against an average of $83,318. 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 records at postcode level for financial year 2023 show that personal earnings in the Annandale SA2 rank among the top tiers nationwide, showing a median of $70,685 and an average of $83,318. These levels sit well above Regional Qld benchmarks, where the median is $53,146 and the average is $66,593. Accounting for an 11.36% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modelled values reach approximately $78,715 (median) and $92,783 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household incomes placed between the 79th and 80th percentiles nationally.
Individual weekly earnings between $1,500 - 2,999 account for 34.9% of local earners (3,613 individuals), aligning with the 31.7% observed across the wider region. Furthermore, 32.9% of households receive more than $3,000 weekly, driving high local purchasing capacity. Residents retain 89.3% of their earnings following housing expenses, and the area is situated within the 5th decile of the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Annandale (Qld) had 2,815 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $375 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,625 a month. Rent absorbs 16.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 16.9%. 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 most recent Census, the local housing landscape consists of 100.0% houses with no other dwellings (such as flats, semi-detached properties, or other unit types), whereas Regional Qld comprises 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Annandale reached 36.6%, outpacing the regional figure, while remaining homes were under a mortgage (39.2%) or leased (24.3%). Median monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,625 compared to $1,655 across Regional Qld, with median weekly rents recorded at $375 against $345 regionally. Relative to national figures, local mortgage repayments are well below the Australian benchmark of $1,863, whereas rental costs match the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Annandale (Qld) counted 2,815 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 32% couples without children. 15% 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 81.8% of all households, consisting of 38.3% couples with children, 32.0% couples without children, and 10.4% single parent families. The remaining 18.2% comprises non-family residences, where single-person households account for 15.0% and group households represent 3.3%. The median household size of 2.8 people exceeds the Regional Qld benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.7% of adults in Annandale (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 20.0% with a bachelor degree and 7.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.7% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 3,807 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,022 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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Residents of Annandale demonstrate high qualification levels, with 30.7% of persons aged 15+ possessing university degrees, outperforming both the SA4 region (20.1%) and Rest of Qld (20.6%). Primary academic credentials include bachelor degrees at 20.0%, postgraduate degrees at 7.8%, and graduate diplomas at 2.9%. Technical and vocational training is also well represented, with 33.9% of the population aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between certificates (23.7%) and advanced diplomas (10.2%). Participation in study is substantial across the community, with 38.0% of the population attending an educational institution. This cohort comprises 13.0% enrolled in secondary education, 11.9% attending primary school, and 7.7% undertaking tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Annandale (Qld) reaches 31 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 310 services a week. The typical home sits about 370 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity within Annandale includes 31 active transport stops serviced by local bus operations. These facilities are linked by 3 individual routes that deliver 305 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is rated well, with an average distance of 368 meters to the closest stop. Private vehicles are the primary mode of travel for outward commuting at 87%, alongside 6% walking and 2% cycling. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, exceeding regional levels. A comparatively low 4.7% of workers worked from home according to 2021 Census records collected during COVID-19.
Transit services run at a frequency of 43 trips per day across the network, providing approximately 9 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.8% of residents in Annandale (Qld) report no long-term health condition. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 10.0 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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Annandale displays noteworthy public health requirements based on AreaSearch metrics concerning chronic illness and mortality rates, with chronic conditions observed across older and younger demographics. The area exhibits elevated private health insurance coverage, encompassing approximately 61% of the community (6,294 people). In comparison, private coverage sits at 52.5% in Regional Qld and averages 55.7% across Australia. The most frequently reported health concerns in the community are mental health issues and arthritis, affecting 7.9 and 6.9% of residents, respectively, whereas 71.8% reported no long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Health outcomes for residents under 65 are above average. Furthermore, residents aged 65 and over comprise 14.0% of the population (1,451 people), which is below the 20.3% regional benchmark, with senior health indicators rating above national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Annandale (Qld) is largely Australian-born, at 79.9% of residents, with 14.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.8%) and Australian (24.5%). 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 in Annandale exceed broader regional norms, with 20.1% of residents born abroad and 14.1% using a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the predominant faith, accounting for 57.5% of the local population compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental ancestry, the leading backgrounds represented locally are English (27.8%), Australian (24.5%), and Irish (9.1%). Other specific cultural backgrounds show notable variation from broader averages, including Italian representation at 4.4% (against 2.4% regionally), Korean ancestry at 0.5% (against 0.2%), and South Australian background at 0.6% (against 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Annandale (Qld) is 31, younger than 95% of areas nationally. 39.2% 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 profile of Annandale tilts heavily toward younger residents. As at August 2026, children and young adults (0 - 24) constitute 38.7% of the locality, exceeding the 29.6% recorded across Regional Qld, while seniors aged 65+ account for 14.0% compared to 20.4% regionally. The estimated median age stood at 31 as at August 2026, remaining stable from the 2021 Census and sitting 10 years lower than the Regional Qld median of 41 (and under the national median of 38 at that Census). Adults aged 25 - 44 expanded their share from 22.5% at the Census to an estimated 25.1%, and this cohort is projected to lead future growth by 2041, increasing by 549 (21%) to 3,143 persons, while the younger cohort under 25 is expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Annandale (Qld)
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
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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 | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 4 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 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,116 at the 2021 Census → 10,353 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 (318021468). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.