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Goondiwindi has an estimated 6,251 residents. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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 analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Goondiwindi stands at approximately 6,251 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 21 people (0.3%) from the 6,230 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population of 6,251 from June 2025 alongside 92 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such population numbers translate to a density of 7.5 persons per square kilometer, offering residents a spacious living environment. The primary driver of this population growth was natural increase, which accounted for roughly 62.3% of the total population gains in recent times.
Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this coverage, or for periods after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (based on 2021 data) are used. Because the state-level figures do not provide breakdowns by age, AreaSearch distributes growth across age brackets using proportional weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 base data). Future demographic forecasts indicates a downward trend overall, with the population of the area projected to decrease by 148 persons by 2041 under this approach. Conversely, expansion is expected within particular age cohorts, most notably the 25 to 34 age bracket, which is forecast to grow by 159 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
64 new dwellings have been approved in Goondiwindi over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That is 2.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 8, well below 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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Goondiwindi averages approximately 12 residential building approvals annually, with a total of 64 dwellings approved over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 8 recorded so far in FY-26. Amid recent population declines, residential supply has kept pace with demand to maintain a balanced market offering buyers sufficient options, while newly built homes average a value of $282,000—a figure below the broader regional standard—demonstrating more economical housing alternatives. Additionally, commercial building approvals total $6.8 million for the current financial year, pointing to quiet activity in commercial sector development.
Relative to the Rest of Qld, Goondiwindi exhibits somewhat higher per-capita construction levels (25.0% higher than the regional average over the 5 year timeframe), which helps preserve options for buyers while supporting current housing demand, even though building pace has slowed lately. This rate is also below the national standard, indicating a mature market and hinting at prospective developmental constraints. The mix of new housing consists of 86.0% detached homes and 14.0% semi-detached properties or units, preserving the established low-density aesthetic of the area with an emphasis on family-oriented dwellings. The ratio of 868 people per residential approval highlights the low-intensity development climate. Given that demographic projections point to stable or declining numbers, Goondiwindi is likely to experience less pressure on housing demand, which should benefit prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Goondiwindi, worth an estimated $15 million. A further 59 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $13.8 billion. 14 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, transport & logistics and residential development. 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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The trajectory of any area is heavily shaped by developments in local infrastructure, major undertakings, and planning policy. A single project has been noted by AreaSearch as having a probable influence on the region. Prominent projects encompass Goondiwindi Hydrogen, the Yelarbon and Talwood water quality project, the Queensland Southern Rez, and the Queensland New South Wales Interconnector, with details provided below on the most significant initiatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Goondiwindi Hydrogen
The Goondiwindi Regional Council, in partnership with The Hydrogen Collective (H2C), is developing a renewable hydrogen production facility at the Goondiwindi wastewater treatment plant. The facility uses a 2.5 MW solar array and wastewater to produce green hydrogen via alkaline electrolysis for local agricultural and industrial customers, with oxygen byproduct enhancing wastewater treatment efficiency. Stage 1 includes a 2 MW electrolyser producing approximately 300 tonnes of hydrogen per annum, with longer-term potential for up to 50 MW of capacity producing 8,000 tonnes per annum.First production during commissioning occurred in mid-December 2025, with full operations expected in Q1 2026.
Goondiwindi CBD Streetscape Project
The rejuvenation of the main street will enable us to further showcase our town, our region and what we represent - which is Regional Australia at its best.
Gunsynd Solar Farm
The Gunsynd Solar Farm is a renewable energy project comprising of a 111MW DC / 94 MW AC solar field, located approximately 15km from the beautiful community of Goondiwindi, in the Darling Downs region of Queensland. Once operational, Gunsynd Solar is poised to contribute to Queensland's increasingly renewable energy landscape. With a capacity to produce up to 250 gigawatt hours annually, the project will abate approximately 150,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions, contributing substantially to the region's sustainability efforts.
Yelarbon and Talwood water quality project
Upgrade of the Yelarbon and Talwood water treatment systems to improve potable water quality. Works included installing new reservoir mixers at both sites, a new chlorine system at Yelarbon and modifications to the existing chlorination system at Talwood. Council reported the project was on track for completion by June 2024, supporting safer, more consistent disinfection and water quality for both towns.
Inland Rail - North Star to NSW-Queensland Border
This section connects North Star to the Queensland border, involving the upgrade of 25km of non-operational track and the construction of 5km of new track, including a 1.8km viaduct over the Bruxner Highway, Whalan Creek, and Macintyre River, 10 bridges, and a crossing loop.
Gore Highway (Millmerran - Goondiwindi), Wyaga Creek, upgrade floodway
The new bridge over Wyaga Creek at Kilbronae has improved flood immunity, safety and efficiency on the Gore Highway between Millmerran and Goondiwindi, which is one of Queensland's most important transport links. The new bridge has raised the crossing by 1.44m to significantly reduce the annual average closure time of the Gore Highway.
Queensland Southern Rez
Southern Queensland considers five Renewable Energy Zones planned, generating 1,600-2,600 MW each, with no official declaration yet. Development follows National Electricity Rules, with certain projects advancing.
Bulli Creek Solar And Battery Project
The Bulli Creek Clean Energy Park is a multi-stage solar and battery project developed by Genex Power and J-Power in Queensland. Stage 1 includes a 775 MW solar farm, expected to be the largest grid-connected solar farm in Australia, powering up to 260,000 homes. Stage 2 features a 400 MW / 1,600 MWh battery energy storage system, with future stages aiming for a total capacity of up to 2 GW.
3,476 residents of Goondiwindi are employed, from a labour force of 3,597. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 72.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The workforce in Goondiwindi is highly capable and distributed across multiple sectors, showing an unemployment rate of just 3.4% and an estimated annual job growth rate of 1.3%. As of March 2026, there are 3,476 employed residents, with the local unemployment rate sitting 0.6% below the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, and the participation rate is exceptionally high at 72.5% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a minor portion of the workforce (6.1%) performed their roles from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents consist of agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The region exhibits a highly concentrated workforce in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with its share of employment reaching 3.6 times the regional average. In contrast, health care & social assistance has a smaller footprint, employing 11.8% of workers compared to 16.1% across the region. Although local positions are available, the ratio of the Census working population to local jobs suggests that a significant number of residents travel to external areas for employment. AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that over the 12-month span, employment expanded by 1.3% while the labor force grew by 2.4%, leading to a 1.0 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1%, labor force rise by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate tick up by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide context for local demand trends. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to Goondiwindi's job distribution to estimate future local patterns. Nationally, employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these growth trajectories vary widely by industry. Applying these trends to the local industry composition yields an estimated local employment increase of 5.7% over five years and 12.1% over ten years (this represents a direct weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Goondiwindi is $1,629 a week (about $85,000 a year), with median personal income at $859 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,024 a year against an average of $63,061. 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-level ATO data released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Goondiwindi SA2 record a median income of $54,024 and an average income of $63,061. These figures sit below national averages, and compare to a median of $53,146 and average of $66,593 in Regional Qld. Accounting for Wage Price Index inflation of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median income of approximately $60,161 and an average of $70,225 as of March 2026. Census figures place individual income at the 60th percentile ($859 per week), whereas household earnings sit at the 43rd percentile.
The largest income group comprises 36.1% of the local population (2,256 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is comparable to the surrounding region where 31.7% of households fall into this bracket. Discretionary income remaining after housing costs stands at 86.5%, and the area ranks in the 4th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Goondiwindi had 2,210 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 3% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $295 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 18.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The distribution of residential structures in Goondiwindi at the time of the last Census showed 87.1% were separate houses and 13.0% belonged to alternative categories (semi-detached, apartments, or other structures), compared to 76.4% separate houses and 23.6% other options throughout Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in Goondiwindi lagged slightly behind the Regional Qld benchmark, standing at 31.3%, with remaining homes occupied under a mortgage (31.9%) or rented (36.8%). The median monthly cost for home loans was lower than the regional standard at $1,517, while the median weekly rental cost was $295, compared to regional benchmarks of $1,655 and $345.
On a national scale, local mortgage commitments are notably lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent levels are well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Goondiwindi counted 2,210 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 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 69.9%, consisting of couples with children at 29.8%, couples without children at 28.2%, and single-parent households at 10.6%. The remaining 30.1% are non-family arrangements, with single-person households at 26.6% and group households at 3.7%. The median size of households in the area is 2.5 residents, which is identical to the Regional Qld average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.9% of adults in Goondiwindi hold a university qualification, including 14.3% with a bachelor degree and 1.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.7% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,392 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 968 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 community experiences lower rates of higher education, with university attainment at 17.9% compared to the national average of 30.4%. This highlights a clear gap and a potential focus area for educational strategies. Bachelor degrees represent the largest share of qualifications at 14.3%, followed by postgraduate studies at 1.9% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Practical and vocational qualifications are common, with 38.2% of individuals aged 15 and over possessing a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.5% and certificates at 29.7%. Enrolment in education is strong, with 30.8% of the local population currently engaged in study.
This includes 13.5% attending primary schools, 9.1% enrolled in secondary schools, and 2.5% pursuing higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Goondiwindi means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of local transit options shows 6 active public transport stops in Goondiwindi, which are serviced by a combination of buses. These facilities are connected to 3 distinct routes, providing a combined 30 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility to transit is characterized as low, with locals residing an average of 842 meters from their closest stop. Given the residential nature of the district, the vast majority of workers travel outward, with cars being the primary transport mode at 94% and walking accounting for 5%. Dwellings average 1.6 vehicles. A minor 6.1% of the workforce operated from home according to the 2021 Census, which could reflect pandemic-related adjustments.
The average frequency of transit services is 4 journeys per day across all active routes, which translates to roughly 5 passenger trips per week at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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69.5% of residents in Goondiwindi report no long-term health condition. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.3 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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An analysis of mortality and chronic illness rates suggests that health outcomes in Goondiwindi are below average, with common medical issues appearing at slightly elevated rates among both youth and older age cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at roughly 50% of the population (~3,150 people). This is below the Regional Qld level of 52.5% and the national rate of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis are the most prevalent health issues locally, affecting 8.3% and 8.1% of citizens, respectively, while 69.5% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Health outcomes for working-age residents are generally typical. Residents aged 65 and older represent 19.5% of the local population (1,217 people). Seniors exhibit above-average health profiles, with national standings surpassing those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Goondiwindi is largely Australian-born, at 93.1% of residents, with 4.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.4%) and English (29.6%). 5.9% 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 Goondiwindi is lower than average, with citizens making up 88.6% of the population, 93.1% of residents born in Australia, and 95.7% using only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 68.9% of local residents, which compares to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental birthplace, the three largest ancestry lines in Goondiwindi are Australian at 33.4% of the population, which is higher than the regional benchmark of 26.5%, English at 29.6%, and Irish at 9.7%. There are also differences in other ethnic communities, with Australian Aboriginal representation higher at 5.9% of Goondiwindi (compared to 3.9% regionally), Germans at 4.4% (compared to 4.7%), and South Australians at 0.5% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Goondiwindi is 38. 26.1% 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 38 years in Goondiwindi is slightly younger than the Regional Qld average of 41 and matches the Australian median of 38. The youngest cohort aged 0 - 4 is well represented at 7.5% compared to Regional Qld, while the 55 - 64 age bracket is less common at 10.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 12.5% to 13.6% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group has expanded from 11.5% to 12.6%. Conversely, the cohort aged 5 to 14 dropped from 14.7% to 13.1%, and the 55 to 64 group declined from 12.1% to 10.7%.
Population projections to 2041 point to notable demographic shifts in Goondiwindi. The most significant shift is expected in the 25 to 34 cohort, which is projected to grow by 15% (126 people) to reach 976 from 849. On the other hand, the 0 to 4 and 45 to 54 brackets are anticipated to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Goondiwindi
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 3 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 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 — 92 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,230 at the 2021 Census → 6,251 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 (307011173). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.