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Goodna has an estimated 11,395 residents, up from 10,885 at the 2021 Census — a change of 510 people, or 4.7%. That puts 1,450 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 the latest figures from AreaSearch, the population of Goodna stands at approximately 11,395 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 510 individuals (4.7%) from the 2021 Census count of 10,885. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 11,381, combined with 15 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Consequently, the local density reaches 1,449 persons per square kilometer, a level exceeding the average across standard national regions monitored by AreaSearch. The primary driver of this demographic expansion has been international migration, which accounted for roughly 57.8% of the total population gains in recent times.
Projections for each SA2 region utilize the ABS/Geoscience Australia data published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For areas not covered by these datasets, or for periods extending past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (using 2021 baseline data) are implemented. Since these state-level projections lack detailed age distributions, AreaSearch distributes growth across age cohorts using weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 data. Future outlooks suggest the district will experience population growth exceeding the median of areas analyzed by AreaSearch, with forecasts predicting an increase of 1,538 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a 13.4% rise over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
108 new dwellings have been approved in Goodna over the past five years, an average of 21 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 21 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 48% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 70, 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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Goodna averages approximately 21 residential building approvals annually, accumulating to 108 residential units over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 65 approvals registered. With an average of 1.7 additional occupants per year for every home built between FY-21 and FY-25, demand matches supply closely to maintain a balanced market, with new dwellings carrying an average building cost of $301,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $16.3 million during the current financial year, pointing to a steady pace of commercial expansion. Compared to Greater Brisbane, building activity in Goodna is very low, tracking 81.0% below the regional average per capita.
Such constrained addition of new dwellings typically sustains demand and values for pre-existing houses, even with the recent uptick in building approvals. This construction volume remains below the national average, reflecting the established status of the suburb and potential zoning constraints. Of the incoming residential pipeline, standalone houses comprise 48.0% while townhouses or apartments make up 52.0%. This pivot toward higher-density options offers more affordable entry points suitable for downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This marks a notable departure from the existing housing stock, which is 82.0% standalone houses, highlighting a scarcity of vacant development sites and aligning with evolving lifestyle choices and budget constraints. Having approximately 1250 residents per approved dwelling, Goodna displays the traits of a highly mature property market. Demographic projections indicate that Goodna is set to add 1,524 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If the current pace of construction persists, the supply of new housing may fall short of population gains, potentially intensifying competition among home buyers and driving upward pressure on prices.
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 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Goodna, worth an estimated $121 million. A further 88 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $35.7 billion. 27 are already under construction and 27 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and business parks & technology hubs. 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 highly dependent on changes to regional infrastructure, construction projects, and zoning plans. AreaSearch has identified 27 projects with the potential to affect the local area. Principal developments include the Goodna Central Mixed Use Development, Raceview Shopping Centre, Bundamba Energy Storage Facility, and Abadi Gaia Adult Residential Village, with the primary relevant projects detailed below.
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Goodna Central Mixed Use Development
Master planning of a $90 million mixed use development to provide the New Town Centre for the CBD of Goodna. Over 2 hectares of land will be converted into a vibrant Community Hub featuring Education and Training Facilities, Medical services, Child Care, Retail, and Affordable housing.
Bundamba Industrial Precinct Upgrade
Ongoing infrastructure upgrades supporting the Bundamba industrial precinct, including road improvements, water and sewer servicing, telecommunications and stormwater infrastructure to improve industrial land capacity and freight access. Public information indicates surrounding utility and transport works continue across the Bundamba and Swanbank industrial corridor.
Abadi Gaia Adult Residential Village
Abadi Gaia integrates resort living, sustainability, and medical services into a retirement eco-village with diverse dwelling options.
Goupong Park Upgrade to District Recreation Park
Council-funded upgrade transforming Goupong Park into a district recreation park. The 2025-2026 budget has allocated funds to commence design work for this significant upgrade. The park currently features playground equipment, a skate park, half basketball court, BBQ facilities, walking paths, and recreational amenities. The upgrade aims to enhance facilities and expand the park's capacity to support increased community activities and recreational opportunities. The site holds cultural significance as a major Aboriginal camp area along Goodna Creek.
Redbank Plains Road Upgrade Stage 4
Ipswich City Council is planning to upgrade Redbank Plains Road between Collingwood Drive and the Cunningham Highway to a four-lane urban road standard. The project is identified in iGO, the City of Ipswich Transport Plan, and is supported by Queensland Government Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme funding and Ipswich City Council. The official project page describes the work as being in early planning, with design scheduled over the next two years and construction timing dependent on future council budget funding.
Collingwood Park State Secondary College
New state high school for the Collingwood Park area. Stage 1 opened in Term 1, 2025 for Year 7 and Year 8 students, featuring an administration building, general learning centre, science and industrial technology resources. Stage 2 is funded in the 2025-2026 budget with planned delivery for 2027, adding a multi-purpose hall, performing arts centre fit-out, and 16 general learning spaces.
Goodna Social Housing Development
A 2023 project creating a mix of 7 x 2-bedroom units across 2 x 2-storey and 1 single-storey buildings designed to provide quality social housing for families in the Goodna area as part of the state's social housing expansion program.
Ipswich and Logan Bus Service Improvement Package
A $70 million three-stage bus service improvement package for Ipswich and Logan growth areas, delivering new routes, improved frequency, and expanded connections to support rapid population growth, along with a new state-managed bus depot.
5,168 residents of Goodna are employed, from a labour force of 5,591. Unemployment sits at 7.6%, with participation at 64.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,860, about 87% 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 workforce is evenly distributed between white-collar and blue-collar roles, with a notable presence of industrial and manufacturing sectors, an unemployment rate of 7.6%, and estimated job growth of 11.8% over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 5,168, though the unemployment rate was 3.2% higher than the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.3%, indicating potential for labor market improvement. Workforce participation is also lower at 64.3% compared to the 70.4% recorded across Greater Brisbane. Census data indicates that a modest 9.9% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by COVID-19 restriction measures.
The dominant employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. The suburb displays a strong concentration in manufacturing, where employment is 2.2 times the regional proportion. On the other hand, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for 4.6% of jobs compared to the regional average of 8.9%. The mismatch between the local working population and resident population suggests this predominantly residential suburb offers few jobs within its borders. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, local employment grew by 11.8% while the labor force expanded by 10.1%, resulting in a 1.5 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. This trend outperformed Greater Brisbane, which recorded a 3.2% rise in employment, a 3.4% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context for future labor demand in Goodna. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential changes. While total national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by industry. Applying these industry weightings to the local employment distribution suggests Goodna's employment could rise by 5.8% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, though this simple extrapolation does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Goodna is $1,350 a week (about $70,000 a year), with median personal income at $637 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,502 a year against an average of $67,238. 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 latest postcode ATO data released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Goodna SA2 have a median income of $59,502 and an average income of $67,238. These figures align closely with national averages, comparing to a median of $58,236 and average of $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for March 2026 would be around $66,261 for the median and $74,876 for the average. Census data places household, family, and individual incomes in Goodna between the 17th and 24th percentiles nationally.
In terms of income brackets, the largest group consists of 33.2% of taxpayers earning $1,500 - 2,999 per week (3,783 residents), mirroring the regional distribution where 33.3% fall into this bracket. Housing costs exert significant pressure on household budgets, leaving only 81.9% of income disposable, which ranks in the 21st percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Goodna had 3,489 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 1% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 51% rented and 20% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $310 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 23.0% 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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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in Goodna consisted of 82.5% standalone houses and 17.5% other dwelling types like townhouses and apartments, compared to Brisbane metro's mix of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Goodna was below the Brisbane metro average at 20.0%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (29.3%) or occupied by tenants (50.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,300 was lower than the Brisbane metro average, while the median weekly rent was $310, compared to Brisbane metro figures of $1,863 and $380 respectively.
Locally, monthly mortgage payments sit well below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rent is similarly below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Goodna counted 3,489 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 19% couples without children. 25% 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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Family households constitute the majority of dwellings at 70.3%, comprising couples with children at 29.8%, couples without children at 18.7%, and single parent households at 19.9%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 29.7% of households, with lone person households representing 24.9% and group households making up 4.8%. The median household size stands at 2.8 persons, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.1% of adults in Goodna hold a university qualification, including 9.9% with a bachelor degree and 2.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.4% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,711 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 990 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 local area displays low rates of higher education, with university qualification rates of 14.1% tracking well below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This highlights an area of focus for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 9.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational and technical training is common, with 38.5% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (28.4%). Engagement in learning is strong, with 35.3% of local residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This population includes 14.2% attending primary school, 10.7% in secondary school, and 3.8% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Goodna reaches 36 stops on 62 routes, timetabled for about 2,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 310 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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An analysis of public transport options reveals 36 active stops in Goodna, offering a combination of train and bus connections. These facilities are linked to 62 routes, providing a total of 2,534 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is favorable, with residents living an average of 310 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential layout, the majority of workers travel outside the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary commuting mode at 87%, and trains accounting for 9%. The average rate of vehicle ownership is 1.3 per household. A low proportion of 9.9% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic conditions at the time.
Services average 362 daily trips across the transit network, translating to approximately 70 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.7% of residents in Goodna report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 76% of areas nationally. 7.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.6% 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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Local health statistics show considerable hurdles for Goodna, with AreaSearch identifying elevated rates of mortality and chronic illness compared to standard benchmarks, particularly among senior residents, while the level of private health insurance coverage is slightly above the average SA2 baseline at approximately 53% of the population (~5,993 people). This compares to a rate of 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent medical conditions locally, affecting 9.2% and 9.1% of the population respectively, while 67.7% of residents reported having no chronic conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
The working-age cohort exhibits elevated rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older represent 13.1% of the local population (1,492 people), compared to 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Seniors face some health challenges, though these rankings are less severe nationally than those of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
36.9% of Goodna residents were born overseas and 30.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 78% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.2%) and Australian (19.4%). 4.5% 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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Goodna displays notable cultural diversity, with 36.9% of its residents born outside of Australia and 30.9% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 51.0% of the population. A key religious divergence is Buddhism, which is practiced by 4.1% of residents, compared to 2.0% across Greater Brisbane. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the primary heritages represented are English at 21.2% (lower than the regional average of 26.8%), Australian at 19.4%, and Other at 14.8% (substantially higher than the regional average of 9.4%). Specific ethnic communities display high representation, with Samoan background residents accounting for 8.0% of Goodna (compared to 0.9% regionally), Maori at 2.3% (compared to 1.1%), and Vietnamese at 4.0% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Goodna is 33, younger than 88% of areas nationally. 27.4% 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 median age of 33 years in Goodna is younger than the Greater Brisbane median of 36, and also below the national average of 38. Compared to the wider Greater Brisbane region, Goodna has a higher proportion of residents aged 5 - 14 (16.3%) but fewer residents in the 25 - 34 bracket (13.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 55 to 64 age cohort has increased from 9.6% to 10.8% of the population, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 17.4% to 16.3%. Long-term modeling suggests the age profile will shift by 2041, with the 55 to 64 cohort projected to grow the fastest at 27%, adding 338 people to reach 1,575, while declines are anticipated in the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Goodna
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
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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 | Jul 2026 last month all 5 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 15 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,885 at the 2021 Census → 11,395 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 (310041300). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.