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Gympie - North has an estimated 15,654 residents, up from 14,866 at the 2021 Census — a change of 788 people, or 5.3%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. 366 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 57.1% of that increase. That puts 367 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 findings from AreaSearch, the population of Gympie - North stands at roughly 15,654 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 788 people (5.3%) compared to the 14,866 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such growth is determined using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 15,512 as of June 2025 alongside 366 validated new addresses identified following the Census. With this population count, the local density reaches 366 persons per square kilometer, ensuring considerable personal space and scope for future expansion. The primary catalyst for demographic expansion has been overseas migration, accounting for roughly 57.1% of all recent population additions.
Projections published in 2024 (utilising 2022 as a base year) by the ABS and Geoscience Australia are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. In instances where locations lack coverage or for periods extending post-2032, AreaSearch integrates Queensland State Government SA2 figures released in 2023 based on 2021 numbers. Because these state figures omit age breakdowns, proportional adjustments matching the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 data) are applied across age brackets. Future outlooks suggest the locality will experience growth slightly under the median for regional Australian districts, adding 1,287 persons by 2041 relative to current annual ERP benchmarks, representing an overall gain of 7.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
525 new dwellings have been approved in Gympie - North over the past five years, an average of 105 a year. That places the area in the 74th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 105 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 66% 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 approvals in Gympie - North have averaged approximately 105 dwellings annually, totaling 525 homes over the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because population gains averaged only 0.9 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), additions to housing stock match or surpass local demand, providing purchasers with broad selection and headroom for future demographic growth. Furthermore, residential projects reflect an average expected construction cost of $336,000—under regional averages—delivering accessible price points for buyers. Commercial activity is also vibrant, highlighted by $34.3 million in approved commercial development during this financial year.
Per capita construction in Gympie - North is about three-quarters the level seen across Rest of Qld, positioning it in the 86th percentile across the country, with building activity accelerating lately. Approved residential projects encompass 66.0% standalone homes alongside 34.0% townhouses or apartments, demonstrating an increasing supply of medium-density formats that widen choices from standard family residences to economical compact dwellings. This marks a clear evolution from current stock (presently 88.0% houses), signaling declining land availability together with shifting resident preferences toward varied, cost-effective options. With approximately 95 people per approval, the district maintains low-density characteristics. Demographic outlooks project that Gympie - North will add 1,145 residents by 2041, measured against the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction trajectories suggest that housing delivery will comfortably satisfy future demand, fostering favorable buyer conditions and accommodating expansion beyond current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 32 current infrastructure and development projects inside Gympie - North, worth an estimated $2.04 billion. A further 138 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $125.8 billion. 51 are already under construction and 95 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 economic and social outcomes are substantially shaped by regional infrastructure enhancements, major developments, and council planning schemes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 16 projects likely to influence the region. Notable initiatives include the Gympie Civic Centre Revitalisation (Civic Centre Remediation), Gympie Regional Housing Action Plan Implementation, Gympie Regional Council Bridge Replacement Project, and the Gympie Region Planning Scheme Review, with primary developments outlined below.
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Gympie Civic Centre Revitalisation
Council-led revitalisation of Gympie's primary performing arts venue, closed since 2022 following flood damage and severe mould contamination. The $18.5 million project, awarded to Hutchinson Builders in December 2025, covers full mould remediation, structural restoration, electrical and disability compliance upgrades, modernised AV and theatrical systems, improved acoustics, seating and amenities. Construction commenced early 2026. A Precinct Reference Group has been established to guide community input throughout construction and future operations.
Gympie Hospital Master Plan Redevelopment
Master planning, concept design, and progressive infrastructure upgrades for Gympie Hospital to expand emergency care, clinical services, and health infrastructure serving Gympie and surrounding regional communities.
Gympie Civic Centre Renewal
An $18.5 million revitalisation project awarded to Hutchinson Builders to restore and modernise the Gympie Civic Centre. The upgrade includes comprehensive electrical service overhauls, disability accessibility compliance, improved venue acoustics, internal finishes, and modern amenities to re-establish the facility as a key arts, cultural, and disaster evacuation hub.
Gympie Region Water Main Infrastructure Renewal Program
A multi-site water main renewal and replacement program across twelve priority locations in Gympie and the Cooloola Coast, delivered by Gympie Regional Council with contractors Offaly Civil and Eastoli Civil. The project replaces 3.9km of ageing infrastructure to improve supply reliability, reduce leaks and bursts, and support regional population growth. Jointly funded by Gympie Regional Council and the Queensland Government's Works for Queensland program.
Horizon Living Gympie
A $100 million gated over-50s land lease lifestyle estate featuring 158 residential dwellings and a $10 million community centre with wellness, sporting, and social amenities.
Bunworth Park Home & Life
A premier Large Format Retail (LFR) precinct. Stage 1 includes purpose-built retail and showroom tenancies for national brands like Petbarn, Country Care Group, and a new 1,100sqm Pillow Talk store.
Bunworth Park Home & Life - Stage 2
Stage 2 expansion of the Bunworth Park Home & Life large-format retail precinct in Monkland, delivering major national retail tenancies including JB Hi-Fi, Rebel Sport, and Pillow Talk to service the Gympie region. The development is being delivered by ATG Dev alongside ongoing construction phases across the precinct.
Gympie Water Resilience and Augmentation Program
The Gympie Water Resilience and Augmentation Program (GWRAP) is a multi-year, long-term water infrastructure investment program for the Gympie and Mary Valley regions. Key deliverables include the Jones Hill Water Treatment Plant sediment tank replacement (currently in site preparation), new Gympie-Mary Valley trunk infrastructure, decommissioning of smaller treatment plants, and region-wide demand management to secure safe, reliable drinking water through to 2050.
6,991 residents of Gympie - North are employed, from a labour force of 7,418. Unemployment sits at 5.8%, with participation at 58.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 17,500, about 112% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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 Gympie - North features an even distribution of blue-collar and white-collar roles, supported by solid representation across essential services, an unemployment rate sitting at 5.8%, and estimated yearly employment growth of 8.9%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 6,991, while unemployment sits 1.8% higher than the 3.9% recorded in Regional Qld, accompanied by a subdued labour force participation rate of 58.2% versus 64.2% in Regional Qld. Census records indicate that only 6.3% of workers operated from home, though potential distortions from Covid-19 restrictions must be noted.
Key sectors employing local residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Manufacturing stands out as a core local specialty, with a concentration 1.8 times the broader regional benchmark. In contrast, mining makes up a smaller portion of jobs at 1.7%, compared to the regional figure of 3.6%. The presence of 0.7 workers for each resident at the Census points to stronger-than-typical local employment availability. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures shows that over the twelve months to March 2026, employment grew by 8.9% while the labour pool expanded by 5.3%, driving a 3.1 percentage points reduction in unemployment. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced an employment rise of 0.1%, labour force growth of 0.3%, and a 0.1 percentage points increase in unemployment. Future trends can also be gauged from Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26. Projected nationally at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry expansion rates show substantial variation. Projecting these industry rates onto Gympie - North's sector distribution suggests local employment gains of 5.9% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (note that this represents a simple weighted extrapolation for illustration and excludes specific local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Gympie - North is $1,082 a week (about $56,000 a year), with median personal income at $572 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,776 a year against an average of $52,616. 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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ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch show that taxpayers in the Gympie - North SA2 had a median income of $43,776 and an average income of $52,616. These figures sit below nationwide benchmarks as well as the Regional Qld medians of $53,146 and averages of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index increases of 11.36% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $48,749 (median) and $58,593 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, individual, family, and household earnings were positioned between the 6th and 8th percentiles across Australia.
A significant 29.4% of residents (4,602 individuals) fall into the $400 - 799 bracket, contrasting with the wider region where 31.7% earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Housing costs place heavy strain on household finances, leaving only 82.4% of income unspent, placing the area in the 7th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Gympie - North had 5,858 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 4% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $295 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,261 a month. Rent absorbs 27.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.9%. 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 housing landscape in Gympie - North consisted of 87.5% houses and 12.5% other dwellings (including apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), whereas Regional Qld recorded 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Gympie - North stood at 35.2%, outpacing the regional figure, while remaining homes were under a mortgage (30.1%) or rented (34.8%). Typical monthly mortgage payments were $1,261 and weekly rent was $295, both sitting below Regional Qld figures of $1,655 and $345. Across Australia, local mortgage costs remain substantially lower than the national benchmark of $1,863, with rental costs likewise well underneath the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gympie - North counted 5,858 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,169 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 82% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 32% 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 constitute the majority of households at 64.4%, made up of couples without children (25.0%), couples with children (21.5%), and single parent families (16.8%). Non-family living arrangements account for the other 35.6%, consisting of lone person households (32.0%) alongside group households (3.7%). The typical household size is 2.3 people, which is slightly smaller than the Regional Qld benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.0% of adults in Gympie - North hold a university qualification, including 8.7% with a bachelor degree and 1.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 82% of areas nationally. A further 33.1% hold a vocational qualification. 12 schools serve the area, with 5,048 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 963 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 levels for university credentials in the locality sit at 12.0%, well behind the national benchmark of 30.4%, highlighting a domain for targeted learning strategies. Bachelor degrees represent the primary higher education award at 8.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 1.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational and technical training is widely held, with 42.2% of people aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, comprising certificates (33.1%) and advanced diplomas (9.1%). A substantial 27.0% of the population is actively engaged in formal study. This cohort includes 10.2% attending primary school, 9.2% in secondary school, and 2.5% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Gympie - North reaches 106 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 380 services a week. The typical home sits about 410 m from its nearest stop. 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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Public transit infrastructure in Gympie - North includes 106 operating stops, primarily serving bus transit. These facilities are connected by 11 routes that deliver a total of 376 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is moderate overall, with local residents situated an average of 411 meters from their closest stop. Commuters mostly travel outwards using private transport, with cars serving as the primary mode at 93%. Households maintain an average of 1.3 vehicles per dwelling, below regional norms. In addition, 6.3% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 settings.
Transit services operate at an average rate of 53 trips per day across the network, representing approximately 3 weekly trips per individual stop. The 100 nearest transit points relative to the area's central location are displayed on the map.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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58.5% of residents in Gympie - North report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 93% of areas nationally. 11.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.3 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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Assessments by AreaSearch concerning mortality and chronic conditions highlight significant medical challenges across both older and younger demographics in Gympie - North, accompanied by low private health insurance coverage of approximately 46% of the population (~7,247 people). This compares unfavourably to 52.5% across Regional Qld and the Australian average of 55.7%. The primary reported chronic health issues in the area are mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 11.8 and 10.7% of residents respectively, with 58.5% reporting no chronic illnesses compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Chronic conditions are notably elevated among working-age individuals.
Seniors aged 65 and over account for 22.5% of the local population (3,522 people), exceeding the 20.3% observed in Regional Qld, with health metrics among older residents generally mirroring national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Gympie - North is largely Australian-born, at 88.6% of residents, with 3.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.9%) and Australian (31.4%). 3.8% 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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Demographic indicators reflect lower cultural diversity in Gympie - North, with 90.6% holding Australian citizenship, 88.6% born in Australia, and 96.4% using only English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 47.8% of the community. The most distinct variance appears in the Other religious category, accounting for 0.7% locally against 0.8% in Regional Qld. Looking at ancestral background, the most prevalent heritages in Gympie - North are English (31.9%), Australian (31.4%), and Irish (8.2%). Further distinct demographic groups include German ancestry at 5.2% (against 4.7% regionally), Australian Aboriginal ancestry at 3.8% (compared to 3.9%), and New Zealand heritage at 0.8% (versus 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gympie - North is 42. 24.4% 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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Age distributions across Gympie - North align closely with Regional Qld, with the largest divergence across the four broad cohorts being 2.1 percentage points. AreaSearch places the median age at 42 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 1 year higher than the Regional Qld median of 41 from that Census. Since the Census, the proportion of young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) has risen from 22.4% to an estimated 23.9%. This young to middle aged adult group is projected to see the largest absolute increase by 2041, expanding by 657 residents (18%) to reach 4,390, while numbers of children and young adults are expected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Gympie - North
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 · 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 | Sep 2026 this month all 35 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 Sep 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 — 366 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (14,866 at the 2021 Census → 15,654 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 (319031512). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.