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Deagon has an estimated 4,034 residents, up from 3,773 at the 2021 Census — a change of 261 people, or 6.9%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 53.2% of that increase. That puts 1,431 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 investigations by AreaSearch, the resident count of Deagon stands at roughly 4,034 as of Aug 2026. This represents a gain of 261 people (6.9%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 3,773 people. Such progress is derived using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 4,034 as of June 2025 alongside 40 validated new addresses logged since the census period. With this population base, the local density reaches 1,430 persons per square kilometer, tracking higher than the standard across nationwide communities evaluated by AreaSearch. Deagon's post-census increase of 6.9% sits within 0.8 percentage points of the broader SA3 area (7.7%), showing resilient expansion dynamics.
Net gains were primarily underpinned by interstate arrivals, which constituted roughly 53.2% of recent population additions, though natural increase and overseas migration also registered positive contributions. Projections published jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 using a 2022 baseline are utilised by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. For horizons extending beyond post-2032 or locations absent from this series, Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts issued in 2023 from 2021 figures are implemented. Because these state forecasts lack age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch scales cohorts by applying proportional weightings derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (issued in 2023, based on 2022 data). Looking at these forward demographic patterns, the locality sits in the lower quartile of growth among areas assessed by AreaSearch, with an expected addition of 123 persons through to 2041 under the most recent annual ERP metrics, equating to an aggregate uplift of 3.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
97 new dwellings have been approved in Deagon over the past five years, an average of 19 a year. That is 5.0 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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Building approvals in Deagon have averaged roughly 19 dwellings each year, amounting to 97 homes across the previous 5 financial years. With an average intake of 1.8 new residents per completed dwelling annually over the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local supply has tracked closely with residential demand to maintain market equilibrium; however, this ratio has climbed to 4.9 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, pointing toward tighter availability and accelerating demand. The mean construction value for incoming dwellings is $413,000. Additionally, commercial development permits reached $1.4 million this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential focus of the suburb.
Building volumes in Deagon outpace Greater Brisbane overall (tracking 49.0% above the regional per-capita baseline across the 5 year period), ensuring adequate choice for purchasers while underpinning established residential pricing, even though recent development tempo has eased. Furthermore, recent residential approvals have comprised exclusively detached houses, preserving the neighbourhood's low-density suburban fabric and offering spacious accommodation geared toward families. Approvals currently stand at approximately 277 people per dwelling approval, suggesting capacity for future additions. Over the period running through to 2041, forecasts point to a net increase of 123 residents in Deagon (anchored to the most recent quarterly calculation from AreaSearch). On prevailing building trajectories, incoming residential stock is positioned to comfortably absorb demographic needs, sustaining favorable conditions for incoming buyers and potentially enabling residential uptake beyond baseline projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 84 current infrastructure and development projects close to Deagon, worth an estimated $23.6 billion. 20 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and retail. 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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Urban development, capital works, and planning frameworks remain crucial determinants of an area's long-term trajectory. A total of 5 significant initiatives have been highlighted by AreaSearch as having a direct influence on the local catchment. Key developments include the Lomandra Park Estate, Taigum Gardens Estate (Stage 3 & 4), the Gateway Motorway, Bracken Ridge to Pine River Upgrade, and the Bridgeman Downs Neighbourhood Plan, with primary focus directed toward those of highest local relevance.
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Taigum Gardens Estate (Stage 3 & 4)
Final stages of the Taigum Gardens land estate in Taigum, releasing new house and land packages along Lemke Road with homes expected to be delivered from late 2025 through 2026.
Grevillea by Ausbuild
House and land packages in peaceful residence surrounded by bushland. Features 5 different home designs from 3-5 bedrooms with premium inclusions. Close to parks, schools and transport links.
Bracken Ridge Tavern Renovation and Extension
Staged renovation and extension of the Bracken Ridge Tavern to modernise dining, bar, gaming and family spaces while the venue remains open. Works include refreshed interiors and outdoor areas, staged relocation of the main entrance, a temporary restaurant location during construction, and a new Italian eatery alongside an upgraded Panama Jacks steakhouse. DA A006671577 for material change of use and reconfiguration has been approved by Brisbane City Council; construction is underway on site.
Gateway Motorway and Bruce Highway Upgrades
Staged Queensland Government upgrades to the Gateway Motorway and Bruce Highway corridor in north Brisbane and southern Moreton Bay. Current works include detailed design for the Gateway to Bruce Upgrade, covering the Gateway Motorway from Bracken Ridge to Pine River and Bruce Highway interchange works south of the Pine River, plus related Bruce Highway stages to Dohles Rocks Road and Anzac Avenue. The upgrades add capacity, improve safety and traffic flow, upgrade interchange connections, provide active transport links, noise barriers and environmental measures.
Highpoint Estate Bracken Ridge
Family lifestyle estate by Turrisi Properties featuring freehold titles from 328m2 to 2,248m2 with level land and wide frontages. Central location off Norris Road, 25 minutes from Brisbane airports and 30 minutes from CBD.
Carseldine Village - 5-Star Green Star Community
A pioneering 15-hectare sustainable precinct on the former QUT campus featuring 100% net-zero energy emission homes. The project integrates the Village Heart retail hub, Rockpool's 150-bed aged care facility, a 98-place C&K childcare centre, and 'The Green' $6.5M recreation area. Recent milestones include the structural progress of 152 social and affordable housing units in partnership with SGCH and Bric Housing, and the nearing completion of the Village Heart Stage 1 retail precinct.
Emerald Park Townhouses
Collection of 36 three-bedroom contemporary townhomes across 3 stages. Stage 3 currently selling. Features sophisticated design with modern layouts, extensive landscaped courtyards and quality finishes including ducted air-conditioning.
Beams Road Level Crossing Removal & Overpass
A $235 million project replacing the rail level crossing on Beams Road at Carseldine with a four-lane road overpass to separate road and rail traffic. Spanning from Balcara Avenue, Carseldine to Carselgrove Avenue, Fitzgibbon, the project delivers a new overpass bridge, removal of existing boom gates, upgraded pedestrian and cycling paths, and improvements to the Carseldine Station park 'n' ride including a new Balcara Avenue access road. Park 'n' ride upgrades were completed in November 2023.Overpass construction commenced in early 2024 and is expected to be completed in late 2026. The project is jointly funded by the Australian Government ($56.24M), Queensland Government ($138.76M) and Brisbane City Council ($40M), and is estimated to support approximately 185 direct jobs.
2,340 residents of Deagon are employed, from a labour force of 2,484. Unemployment sits at 5.8%, with participation at 73.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,363, about 83% 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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Deagon possesses a capable local labour pool with solid representation across core service industries, registering an unemployment rate of 5.8% alongside a 7.4% expansion in estimated employment across the prior year. In figures as of March 2026, 2,340 residents are actively employed, with local unemployment tracking 1.5% higher than the 4.3% recorded across Greater Brisbane, while labour force participation stands at a sound 73.8% against 70.1% regionally. According to census findings, 21.1% of working locals operated from home, though this metric reflects conditions during Covid-19 restrictions. Leading industries providing jobs to resident workers comprise health care & social assistance, construction, and public administration & safety.
The workforce displays an elevated concentration in construction, where local representation is 1.3 times the regional standard. Conversely, professional & technical roles are comparatively sparse, engaging 7.4% of working residents in Deagon versus 8.9% throughout Greater Brisbane. Given the contrast between local resident workers and the count of jobs situated within the suburb at the Census, internal employment capacity remains modest. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures reveals that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 7.4% as the workforce grew by 7.2%, driving a 0.2 percentage points reduction in unemployment. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Brisbane recorded job growth of 3.2% against a 3.4% rise in its workforce, resulting in an unemployment uptick of 0.1 percentage points. Additional perspective on future labour requirements is provided by national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated Mar-26. These five- and ten-year models, mapped onto the area's workforce breakdown, suggest varying sectoral paths despite broader national employment targets of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Blending these sectoral paths with Deagon's specific industry participation points to indicative workforce gains of 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (offered as an illustrative weighted extrapolation without adjusting for local demographic shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Deagon is $1,605 a week (about $83,000 a year), with median personal income at $831 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,565 a year against an average of $71,384. 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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Taxation records compiled by the ATO for financial year 2023 and evaluated by AreaSearch show earnings across the Deagon SA2 running above nationwide averages. Taxpayer median income sits at $59,565 while average earnings reach $71,384, as compared to $58,236 and $72,799 across Greater Brisbane. Incorporating a Wage Price Index escalation of 11.36% since financial year 2023 brings estimated current levels to approximately $66,332 (median) and $79,493 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census indicates that personal, family, and household earnings occupy moderate positions between the 41st and 55th percentiles.
The primary earning band encompasses 29.4% of residents (1,185 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, aligning closely with Greater Brisbane's 33.3% share in this segment. Financial pressures on housing are pronounced, with retained income after housing costs at 82.5% (ranking in the 40th percentile), while the SEIFA income index places the locality in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Deagon had 1,532 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 8% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,846 a month. Rent absorbs 21.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.5%. 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 in Deagon comprised 87.9% houses alongside 12.2% other dwellings (including semi-detached units, apartments, and alternative structures), distinct from the Greater Brisbane balance of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright home ownership exceeded metropolitan benchmarks at 28.6%, with remaining properties occupied under a mortgage (41.4%) or leased by tenants (30.0%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,846, remaining below the Greater Brisbane benchmark of $1,863, whereas median weekly rents were $350 against the regional figure of $380. On a national scale, Deagon residents face lower mortgage overheads than the Australian standard of $1,863 and lower rental costs relative to the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Deagon counted 1,532 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,638 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 22% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The domestic profile is heavily family-oriented, accounting for 64.2% of households and consisting of couples with children (27.7%), couples without children (22.3%), and single parent families (12.3%). Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 35.8%, dominated by lone person households at 32.3% alongside group households at 3.9%. The average household size of 2.3 people remains lower than the Greater Brisbane standard of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.2% of adults in Deagon hold a university qualification, including 17.4% with a bachelor degree and 4.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 989 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,006 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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Attainment of tertiary qualifications in Deagon sits below regional levels, with 25.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding a degree compared to 33.8% across the broader SA4 region, suggesting scope for workforce upskilling. By specific credential, bachelor degrees account for 17.4%, followed by postgraduate awards (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Meanwhile, technical and vocational pathways are prominent, with 36.7% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided between advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (26.1%). Active learning enrollment is elevated across the suburb, with 26.7% of the population engaged in formal study.
This comprises 8.9% attending primary schools, 8.1% in secondary education, and 5.0% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Deagon means driving: households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.9% of residents in Deagon report no long-term health condition. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.1% 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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Health considerations are prominent in Deagon under AreaSearch's review of chronic conditions and mortality statistics, with widespread health challenges evident across both younger cohorts and older demographics, while private health insurance uptake remains substantial at approximately 54% of the population (~2,182 people). Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses among residents, affecting 9.3% and 10.1% of the community, respectively, whereas 64.9% reported experiencing no major medical conditions compared to 69.2% regionally across Greater Brisbane. Elevated rates of chronic illness are notable among residents of working age. The suburb has 17.5% of its population aged 65 and over (705 people), exceeding the 15.0% proportion in Greater Brisbane, with senior health indicators generally paralleling overall population baselines nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Deagon is largely Australian-born, at 80.7% of residents, with 7.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.7%) and Australian (27.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Deagon is comparatively subdued, with 80.7% of residents born in Australia, 89.4% holding Australian citizenship, and 92.8% using solely English in the home. Christianity constitutes the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 48.2% of the local population. Meanwhile, Other religions represent 0.7% of local residents, compared to 1.3% throughout Greater Brisbane. Looking at parental birthplaces, the three most widespread ancestries in Deagon are English at 29.7%, Australian at 27.0%, and Irish at 10.3%. In addition, notable variations appear across other cultural heritages, including New Zealand ancestry at 1.6% (compared to 1.0% regionally), Maori ancestry at 1.0% (against 1.1%), and Samoan ancestry at 0.5% (versus 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Deagon is 42. 23.5% 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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Deagon exhibits a mature demographic structure centered on older families. AreaSearch calculations for August 2026 show 28.9% of residents situated within middle-aged and mature adult bands (45 - 64) versus 22.6% regionally across Greater Brisbane, whereas young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 25.3% compared to 30.6% across the metropolitan area. This establishes a median age of 42, matching the figure from the 2021 Census and sitting 6 years older than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 from that same period. Across younger cohorts, residents aged 0 - 24 expanded from 27.1% at the Census to an estimated 28.2%.
The greatest absolute expansion through to 2041 is forecast within the 65+ age category, growing by 209 residents (30%) to reach 914, whereas decreases are anticipated among young to middle-aged adults as well as children and young adults.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Deagon
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 40 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,773 at the 2021 Census → 4,034 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 (302041043). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.