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Condon - Rasmussen has an estimated 11,624 residents, up from 10,799 at the 2021 Census — a change of 825 people, or 7.6%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 295 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 51.8% of that increase. That puts 252 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Condon - Rasmussen stands at approximately 11,624 in May 2026. This represents an addition of 825 people (7.6%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 10,799 people. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 11,457 alongside 295 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Such a population size translates to a density of 251 persons per square kilometer, which indicates substantial space for residents and opportunities for potential future construction. The 7.6% expansion rate in Condon - Rasmussen since the 2021 census outpaced the wider SA4 region (7.1%), positioning it as a leading growth area locally.
Natural increase was the primary contributor, accounting for roughly 51.8% of the population growth during recent times, though interstate, overseas, and other migration channels also remained positive. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 using a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 unit. For areas not represented in that release, or for timeframes beyond 2032, Queensland State Government projections published in 2023 utilizing 2021 figures are implemented. Because these state-level projections lack age breakdown details, AreaSearch allocates proportional growth factors based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (utilizing 2022 baseline data) for each age cohort. Given these anticipated demographic patterns, population expansion is projected to track slightly underneath the median for regional Australian locations, with the locality expected to add 1,355 persons by 2041 using the most recent annual ERP data, which indicates a 10.2% increase overall across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
232 new dwellings have been approved in Condon - Rasmussen over the past five years, an average of 46 a year. That places the area in the 77th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 37 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 78% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 176, running ahead of 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 46 residential building approvals have been logged annually in Condon - Rasmussen, which sums to 232 dwellings over the previous 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 162 approvals have been recorded. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 2.5 people relocated to the area per completed home, signaling solid demand that should underpin local housing values, while new dwellings carry an average construction value of $263,000—a figure below regional benchmarks—pointing to more affordable purchasing options. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $36.5 million this financial year, highlighting strong local commercial development.
Condon - Rasmussen exhibits comparable per-capita construction volumes to the Rest of Qld, promoting market balance aligned with regional averages, even though construction has stepped up of late. Recent additions consist of 78.0% detached houses and 22.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the established low-density layout of the area with a focus on family-centric properties that offer space. An estimated ratio of 395 people for every dwelling approval highlights the quiet, low-intensity nature of local development. Demographic projections indicate that Condon - Rasmussen is set to add 1,188 residents by 2041 according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly figures. Current construction activity appears aligned with future demands, sustaining stable market parameters without major pricing pressures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Condon - Rasmussen, worth an estimated $1.07 billion. A further 40 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.3 billion. 24 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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 performance is heavily shaped by developments in infrastructure, primary construction works, and municipal planning. AreaSearch has tracked 27 projects expected to influence the locality. Notable developments include Riverway Plaza Stage 2 Extension, Somers & Hervey Estate, First Nations Social Housing Project (Rasmussen), and Rasmussen Village and Community Hub, with details of the most significant works listed below.
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Riverway Plaza Stage 2 Extension
Stage 2 expansion of Riverway Plaza in the Upper Ross growth corridor of Townsville. The project delivers a new 3,585 sqm full-line Coles supermarket, approximately 30-35 specialty stores, and a 650 sqm Snap Fitness gym. Infrastructure improvements include a 140-space basement car park, additional shaded surface parking, and upgraded public amenities, completing the transition into a comprehensive district retail hub.
Riverstone Estate
Riverstone Estate is a 271 hectare masterplanned residential community in Rasmussen, Townsville, being delivered by Elements North Queensland. The development will provide around 1,500 homes together with future neighbourhood retail, community facilities, open space, walking trails along the Bohle River and supporting infrastructure. Construction is progressing with Stage 3 now selling and the land sales centre operating on site.
Limestone Estate
Boutique residential subdivision in Condon (Townsville) delivering 54 land lots near schools, shops and Riverway. Development by Centurion Global; estate reported sold out after staged releases.
Brookstone on the Park Estate
A boutique residential estate in the heart of the Ross River precinct in Condon, Townsville, offering 72 homes with convenience and lifestyle features, close to shopping, dining, educational facilities, and with easy access to the Ring Road. Developed as a family-oriented community with access to local amenities in the Upper Ross area.
Somers & Hervey Estate
A residential development by Urbex, a BMD Group company, located in Rasmussen, Queensland. The estate offers approximately 850 lots for new homes.
First Nations Social Housing Project (Rasmussen)
Construction is underway on 24 new social homes at 1145 Riverway Drive, Rasmussen. The project is being delivered by Yumba-Meta Limited with Queensland Government support as part of a broader pipeline of social and community housing across North Queensland. Units are intended to meet Social Housing Design guidelines and accessibility standards. Completion is targeted for late 2025.
Ross River Estate
Ross River Estate is a completed residential land development in Kelso, offering lifestyle blocks in a natural environment close to the Ross River. The estate is part of Parkside Group's portfolio of residential communities in North Queensland, designed for families seeking a quality lifestyle near Townsville's amenities. All lots have been sold out, confirming the project's successful completion.
Pinnacle Drive Estate
Residential development by Markwell Developments located in Rasmussen, Queensland. This project provides new housing options in the area.
4,639 residents of Condon - Rasmussen are employed, from a labour force of 5,121. Unemployment sits at 9.4%, with participation at 55.3%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 10,314, about 89% 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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A balanced mix of white-collar and blue-collar workers characterizes the workforce in Condon - Rasmussen, with strong representation in essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 9.4%. In March 2026, 4,639 local residents were employed, and the unemployment rate sat 5.5% higher than the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, highlighting potential for labor market improvements, while workforce participation is considerably lower (55.3% versus 64.3% in Regional Qld). Census records show that a minimal 3.4% of residents worked from home, although this may have been influenced by COVID-19 lock-downs. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and retail trade.
The area displays a high concentration in public administration & safety, where the employment proportion is 1.9 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is minimally represented at 0.8% compared to 4.5% across the region. Comparison of Census worker counts against the resident population suggests that local employment opportunities within the immediate area are limited. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the local labor force contracted by 1.9% and total employment fell by 3.0% during the 12 months leading to March 2026, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1% and the labor force expand by 0.3%, with its unemployment rate increasing by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective labor demand in Condon - Rasmussen. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely across sectors. Applying these industry projections to Condon - Rasmussen's mix yields an estimated local job growth of 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and excludes local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Condon - Rasmussen is $1,380 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $695 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,833 a year against an average of $62,387. 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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Income levels in the Condon - Rasmussen SA2 are positioned below the national average based on the financial year 2023 ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch. Taxpayers in Condon - Rasmussen SA2 register a median income of $55,833 and an average income of $62,387, contrasting with Regional Qld figures of $53,146 and $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest values of roughly $62,176 (median) and $69,474 (average) in March 2026. According to the Census, household, family, and personal incomes all rank modestly in Condon - Rasmussen, falling within the 26th to 27th percentiles.
Income distribution statistics show that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket includes 33.0% of the community (3,835 individuals), which aligns closely with the regional proportion of 31.7%. Housing affordability challenges are notable, with residents retaining only 83.6% of their income, which ranks in the 26th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Condon - Rasmussen had 3,887 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 3% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $290 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,342 a month. Rent absorbs 21.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing types in Condon - Rasmussen at the time of the latest Census consisted of 90.1% houses and 9.9% other options (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options across Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in Condon - Rasmussen lagged behind Regional Qld at 24.6%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (35.0%) or rented (40.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly lower than the Regional Qld average at $1,342, and the median weekly rent stood at $290, compared to regional figures of $1,655 and $345.
On a national level, Condon - Rasmussen's mortgage costs are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents sit well below the national mark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Condon - Rasmussen counted 3,887 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,184 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 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 70.2%, consisting of couples with children at 25.7%, couples without children at 27.4%, and single-parent homes at 16.2%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 29.8%, with single-person households representing 25.7% and group homes making up 4.0% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 individuals matches the regional average for Queensland.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.1% of adults in Condon - Rasmussen hold a university qualification, including 9.0% with a bachelor degree and 1.6% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 93% of areas nationally. A further 32.0% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,234 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 826 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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The locality exhibits educational vulnerabilities, with university completion rates (12.1%) sitting far below the Australian benchmark of 30.4%. This represents both a hurdle and a chance for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 9.0%, followed by postgraduate studies (1.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 40.9% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (8.9%) and certificates (32.0%). Enrolment rates are remarkably strong, with 31.7% of the population currently undertaking formal studies. This group comprises 12.0% in primary school, 9.5% in secondary school, and 4.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Condon - Rasmussen reaches 39 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 360 services a week. The typical home sits about 340 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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Analysis of local transit options indicates there are 39 active stops in Condon - Rasmussen, consisting of bus services. These locations are served by 2 distinct routes, which support 363 passenger trips per week. Transport access is classified as good, with residents living an average of 335 meters from their nearest stop. Given the residential focus of the community, commuting is largely outbound, and private vehicles remain the primary transport mode at 94%. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles. A low proportion of 3.4% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic circumstances at that time.
Services run at an average frequency of 51 trips daily across the network, which averages out to approximately 9 weekly trips for each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.8% of residents in Condon - Rasmussen report no long-term health condition. 8.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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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Condon - Rasmussen faces notable health hurdles according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness rates, with typical medical concerns present overall, particularly within older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low at roughly 50% of the population (~5,858 people). This compares to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health diagnoses in the area are mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 10.4 and 9.6% of the population, while 62.8% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Chronic illness rates are elevated among the working-age population. Residents aged 65 and over make up 18.4% of the population (2,143 people), which is lower than the 20.4% recorded in Regional Qld. Senior health indicators present some difficulties, though they rank more favorably nationally than the overall local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Condon - Rasmussen is largely Australian-born, at 88.5% of residents, with 6.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (28.5%) and English (27.5%). 9.1% 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 diversity in Condon - Rasmussen is below national averages, with citizenship at 87.7%, Australian-born residents at 88.5%, and English-only speakers at home at 93.4%. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 52.6% of residents in Condon - Rasmussen, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding family heritage (parents' country of birth), the primary groups in Condon - Rasmussen are Australian at 28.5%, English at 27.5%, and Australian Aboriginal at 9.1%, which is considerably higher than the regional benchmark of 3.9%. Other distinct demographic differences include Maori representation at 0.6% in Condon - Rasmussen (compared to 0.8% regionally), Filipino at 1.3% (compared to 0.9%), and New Zealand heritage at 0.7% (compared to 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Condon - Rasmussen is 36. 30.0% 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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Condon - Rasmussen has a median age of 36, which is lower than the Regional Qld figure of 41 and slightly below the Australian median of 38. The 15 - 24 age bracket is noticeably larger than regional averages (15.2% locally), while the 55 - 64 group is smaller (9.9%). Since 2021, the 25 to 34 demographic has expanded from 13.1% to 14.8% of the population, whereas the 5 to 14 cohort contracted from 14.3% to 12.3% and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.4% to 10.7%. Projections suggest the age profile of Condon - Rasmussen will shift by 2041, with the 25 to 34 age bracket expected to grow by 478 people (28%) from 1,722 to 2,201, while both the 5 to 14 and 55 to 64 age groups are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Condon - Rasmussen
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) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 11 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 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 — 295 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,799 at the 2021 Census → 11,624 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 (318021471). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.