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Everton Park has an estimated 11,326 residents, up from 10,044 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,282 people, or 12.8%. Growth has averaged 2.4% a year over five years, faster than 79% of areas nationally. 257 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 51.5% of that increase. That puts 2,716 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 by AreaSearch, the resident count in Everton Park stands at roughly 11,326 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 1,282 people (12.8%) relative to the 10,044 people recorded during the 2021 Census. Such growth is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 11,303 as of June 2025 alongside 257 validated new addresses identified following the Census. This population density settles at 2,716 persons per square kilometer, positioning the suburb in the upper quartile across locations evaluated nationwide by AreaSearch. Outpacing both the SA4 region (9.3%) and the broader country, Everton Park's 12.8% post-2021 census surge makes it a regional leader for population expansion.
Inflow from overseas served as the primary growth engine, making up roughly 51.5% of total gains in recent times, with interstate migration and natural growth also contributing positively. Projections developed by ABS/Geoscience Australia for each SA2 area (published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline) are used by AreaSearch. For intervals beyond 2032 or areas without coverage, AreaSearch incorporates Queensland State Government SA2 projections released in 2023 utilizing 2021 figures. Because these state figures omit age breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates proportional cohort weightings from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 with 2022 base data). Looking forward, AreaSearch projects higher than median population gains compared to all analyzed statistical areas, forecasting that Everton Park will expand by 2,182 persons to 2041 under latest annual ERP figures, corresponding to an overall rise of 19.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
328 new dwellings have been approved in Everton Park over the past five years, an average of 65 a year. That places the area in the 78th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 67 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 42% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. 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 building consents in Everton Park have averaged roughly 65 new homes per annum, accumulating to 328 homes across the last 5 financial years. With an inflow rate of 3.9 new residents per annum for each newly constructed home during the previous 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local demand heavily outpaces supply, fostering upward price momentum and heightened buyer competition, while newly approved builds average $481,000 in construction value. Concurrently, commercial building approvals reached $42.1 million this financial year, highlighting substantial local non-residential development activity. Per-capita development activity in Everton Park mirrors Greater Brisbane, helping sustain an even market balance relative to neighboring suburbs.
Of the new housing pipeline, 42.0% is dedicated to detached houses while 58.0% comprises medium and high-density housing formats. This emphasis on compact dwellings presents budget-conscious opportunities that appeal to first-home buyers, investors, and downsizing households. Marking a clear transition from the existing housing stock (which currently stands at 61.0% houses), this pattern highlights shrinking greenfield site availability alongside shifting lifestyle preferences and an appetite for varied, cost-effective options. A density of approximately 444 people per approval underlines Everton Park's status as an established market. Demographic modeling anticipates that Everton Park will add 2,159 residents through to 2041 (benchmarked against the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch). While current building velocity aligns reasonably well with long-term forecasts, prospective purchasers may face tightening market conditions as the community expands.
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 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Everton Park, worth an estimated $528 million. A further 70 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10.5 billion. 19 are already under construction and 25 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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An area's long-term performance is heavily shaped by major projects, planning frameworks, and local infrastructure investment. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 29 projects expected to influence the locality. Notable developments include the Everton Park Urban Village, MONARC Mixed-Use Precinct, Ashmore Residences, and Flockton Street Development Site, with the key projects outlined in detail below.
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Everton Plaza Retail and Dining Expansion
Proposed three-storey extension to Everton Plaza Shopping Centre fronting Stafford Road, adding about 842 sqm of food, beverage and retail floorspace in Precinct 5. The scheme is intended to extend the existing Park Lane dining precinct with new tenancies, alfresco areas and stronger street frontage. Brisbane City Council application A006806805 was lodged in mid 2025 and remains a development application/public assessment matter based on available sources.
Ashford Residences Everton Park
Mirvac's Ashford Residences is a masterplanned residential community on a 6 hectare site adjoining Kedron Brook. The approved project includes 43 homesites, around 80 terrace homes, resident recreation facilities, restoration of the heritage Murphy's Dairy residence and a large ecological area. Construction and staged delivery have progressed, with multiple stages released and sold.
Old Northern Road Childcare Centre
A proposed single-storey childcare centre with capacity for 120 children, designed by All Design and Drafting with planning by Ratio Consultants. The facility will operate 6:15am - 6:15pm, Monday to Friday, providing much-needed early learning services to the Everton Park area.
Stafford Road and South Pine Road Intersection Upgrade (Everton Park)
Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads is progressing the upgrade of the Stafford Road and South Pine Road intersection at Everton Park. Following options analysis, a preferred design has been selected including a double right turn from Stafford Road into South Pine Road, intersection geometry improvements, a new left turn lane into Griffith Street, pavement and safety upgrades, and consideration of turn restrictions to encourage use of Everton Park Link Road. The project has moved beyond concept planning with funding allocated for planning, detailed design and construction.
Everville Townhouse Development
A premium townhouse development by Lion Property Group featuring 30 architecturally designed three-bedroom townhouses with panoramic views of Brisbane CBD. Designed by Base Architecture, the development is positioned on elevated terrain in staggered rows to maximize city views. Each townhouse spans three levels with open-concept floor plans, gourmet kitchens, underground parking, and communal spaces around mature Fig Tree. Prices starting from $909,000, located 1.3km from Everton Plaza.
Defence Housing Australia Apartments
Defence Housing Australia is developing 15 high-quality apartments on South Pine Road for Defence members of Gallipoli Barracks. The modern apartments provide secure housing for military personnel and their families.
MONARC Mixed-Use Precinct & Fable
Originally proposed as high-density apartments and commercial space, the MONARC precinct evolved into the Monarc Health & Childcare Hub alongside 'Fable', a masterplanned community featuring 57 luxury townhouses. It integrates medical facilities, childcare, and a residential enclave with resort-style amenities including a pool, BBQ pavilion, and parkland.
Stafford Heights Aged Care & Retirement Village Expansion
Expansion of the existing Churches of Christ aged care and retirement living precinct at Stafford Heights, delivering more than 80 new independent living units together with upgraded aged care and community facilities. Construction is continuing with staged delivery expected through 2026.
7,348 residents of Everton Park are employed, from a labour force of 7,605. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 81.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,748, about 77% 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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The local labour force in Everton Park is highly skilled, featuring strong participation in professional services, an unemployment level of merely 3.4%, and an estimated 7.1% increase in employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 7,348, with the jobless rate sitting 0.9% beneath the Greater Brisbane figure of 4.3%, and participation proving exceptionally robust (81.2% versus 70.1% across Greater Brisbane). Census records show 23.4% of workers operated from home, though this metric should be viewed in light of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. Local workers are concentrated primarily in health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, as well as education & training.
Everton Park exhibits exceptional specialization in public administration & safety, capturing an employment proportion 1.7 times the wider regional benchmark. Conversely, manufacturing comprises a smaller footprint, employing 3.3% of workers locally against 6.4% across the broader region. Given the contrast between resident workers and local jobs reported in Census counts, this largely residential community provides relatively fewer direct employment opportunities within its own borders. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 7.1% while the workforce base rose by 7.2%, resulting in an unemployment uptick of 0.1 percentage points. Over the same timeline, Greater Brisbane experienced a 3.2% increase in employment, a 3.4% expansion in its labor force, and a 0.1 percentage points rise in joblessness. Further insight into prospective workforce demand in Everton Park can be gleaned from Jobs and Skills Australia national projections issued in Mar-26. These five- and ten-year models were correlated with the local industry profile to anticipate occupational trajectories. Although aggregate national employment is slated to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends fluctuate substantially across sectors. Applying this sectoral distribution to Everton Park's workforce suggests local employment would rise by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (note that this represents an illustrative weighted extrapolation rather than a local demographic forecast).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Everton Park is $2,024 a week (about $105,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,042 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $68,908 a year against an average of $83,541. 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 the ATO postcode data published by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Everton Park SA2 recorded a median income of $68,908 and an average income of $83,541. These figures place the suburb among the top tiers nationwide, exceeding the Greater Brisbane median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Factoring in an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated earnings are estimated at roughly $76,736 (median) and $93,031 (average) as of March 2026. At the Census, individual weekly earnings reached the 82nd percentile across Australia ($1,042 weekly).
The largest local income bracket covers 34.6% of residents (3,918 people), who earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, mirroring the wider regional share of 33.3%. Although accommodation commitments absorb 16.0% of earnings, robust wages maintain disposable income at the 67th percentile, placing the suburb in the 7th decile for SEIFA income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Everton Park had 4,109 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 61% detached houses and 13% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 40% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 20.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.2%. 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 recent Census findings, residential property in Everton Park consisted of 61.4% houses and 38.5% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, townhouses, and alternate formats), contrasted with Brisbane metro where 73.5% were houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright home ownership matched metropolitan levels at 25.5%, while remaining properties were either held under a mortgage (34.2%) or leased (40.3%). Median monthly mortgage commitments stood higher than the Brisbane metro benchmark of $1,863 at $1,950, with weekly rent sitting at $420 compared to $380 regionally. Nationally, mortgage repayments in Everton Park exceed the Australian figure of $1,863, and median rent remains well above the countrywide standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Everton Park counted 4,109 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,633 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the primary household structure at 67.0%, consisting of 28.8% couples with children, 25.0% couples without children, and 11.7% single parent families. The remaining 33.0% of households are non-family arrangements, including 27.7% single-occupant homes and 5.1% share housing. The typical household size sits at 2.4 people, slightly below the 2.6 registered across Greater Brisbane.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
37.0% of adults in Everton Park hold a university qualification, including 25.4% with a bachelor degree and 7.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.3% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,747 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,063 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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Academic achievement across Everton Park sits noticeably above state and national standards, with 37.0% of persons aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared with 25.7% in QLD and 30.4% in Australia. Such high qualifications position the suburb advantageously for professional and knowledge-driven sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest category at 25.4%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications (7.6%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Technical and vocational qualifications are also well represented, with 31.4% of residents aged 15+ holding certificates (20.3%) or advanced diplomas (11.1%). Participation in study is prominent, with 27.7% of local residents actively undertaking formal education.
This proportion comprises 8.4% attending primary school, 7.1% engaged in tertiary study, and 6.5% enrolled in secondary schooling.
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Getting around Everton Park means driving: households keep an average of 1.3 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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70.1% of residents in Everton Park report no long-term health condition. 4.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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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Health indicators across Everton Park demonstrate strong overall outcomes based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic illness. While general population ailment rates remain low, higher chronic illness prevalence appears among older, vulnerable cohorts. Private health insurance uptake is notably high at approximately 61% of residents (6,886 people), surpassing both the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 55.8% and the Australian figure of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues were identified as the primary medical conditions in the area, affecting 7.6% and 9.8 of the population respectively, whereas 70.1% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
Residents under the age of 65 experience superior health outcomes. Those aged 65 and over comprise 12.6% of the community (1,429 people), below the Greater Brisbane proportion of 15.0%, though displaying a lower national standing relative to the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Everton Park is largely Australian-born, at 78.5% of residents, with 13.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.0%) and Australian (24.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Everton Park displays above-average cultural breadth, with 21.5% of residents born abroad and 13.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 50.3% of the community. Hinduism forms the most visible non-Christian faith, representing 1.9% of residents compared to 2.2% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding parental ancestry, the leading heritage backgrounds in Everton Park are English at 27.0%, Australian at 24.1%, and Irish at 10.4%. Other ancestral backgrounds show distinctive representation, with German recorded at 4.2% (vs 4.2%), Scottish at 8.3% (vs 7.4%), and New Zealand heritage at 0.9% of Everton Park (vs 1.0% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Everton Park is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 31.2% 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 age profile of Everton Park leans towards younger demographics. Residents aged 25 - 44 represent 36.5% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 30.6% across Greater Brisbane, while younger residents aged 0 - 24 account for 29.2% against a regional benchmark of 31.8%. AreaSearch assesses the median age at 35 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census reading and sitting 1 year under the Greater Brisbane median of 36 recorded at that Census. The most noticeable cohort shift since the Census occurred among adults aged 25 - 44, climbing from 34.5% to an estimated 36.5%.
Looking ahead to 2041, residents aged 45 - 64 will drive the largest absolute increase, adding 922 residents (38%) to reach 3,366, while the fastest growth rate will occur in the 65+ cohort, rising 49% to reach 2,133.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Everton Park
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) | 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 · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 last month all 14 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 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 — 257 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,044 at the 2021 Census → 11,326 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 (302011025). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.