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Gympie - North has an estimated 15,548 residents, up from 14,866 at the 2021 Census — a change of 682 people, or 4.6%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. 314 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 364 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to investigations by AreaSearch, the population of Gympie - North is estimated at 15,548 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 682 residents (4.6%) from the 14,866 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census. The updated figure is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 15,512 combined with 314 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The density of the area stands at 364 persons per square kilometer, which indicates low density and suggests space is available for future housing projects. The primary driver of this demographic expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 57.1% of the overall population increase in recent times.
AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for each SA2. For areas lacking this coverage, or for periods after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 numbers are implemented. Because the state-level data does not outline age brackets, AreaSearch distributes growth using proportional age weights from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 figures. Demographic outlooks suggest the region will experience growth slightly under the median for regional Australian territories, with an estimated addition of 1,304 residents by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP data, representing a total increase of 8.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
460 new dwellings have been approved in Gympie - North over the past five years, an average of 92 a year. That places the area in the 72nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 76 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 67% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 150, 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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Dwelling approvals in Gympie - North have run at an annual average of about 92, resulting in 460 residential approvals over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 138 approvals recorded during FY-26. The local housing market appears well-equilibriumed with an average of 1.1 residents added for each new home built during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25. The average construction cost for these new dwellings is $267,000, which is below the wider regional average and indicates more budget-friendly choices for buyers. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $34.3 million during the current financial year, pointing to active investment by local enterprises.
Compared to the Rest of Qld, Gympie - North exhibits roughly 67% of the per capita construction volume, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all tracked locations across the country despite a recent upward trend in building approvals. Detached houses account for 67.0% of the new construction projects, while attached dwellings make up the remaining 33.0%. This growing proportion of multi-unit options like townhouses and apartments provides varied choices for different budgets. This change contrast with the historical housing stock, which is 88.0% houses, reflecting a decrease in available development sites and changing buyer preferences. The region exhibits low-density patterns with roughly 174 people per approved residential dwelling. Long-term projections indicate that Gympie - North will add 1,268 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. The current pace of residential construction should be sufficient to satisfy this incoming demand, providing favorable purchasing conditions and potentially supporting population growth that exceeds these baseline predictions.
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 infrastructure updates, planning schemes, and major construction projects represent key factors in regional development. AreaSearch has highlighted 16 projects expected to influence the local area. Principal projects include the Civic Centre Remediation for the Gympie Civic Centre Revitalisation, the implementation of the Gympie Regional Housing Action Plan, the Gympie Regional Council Bridge Replacement Project, and the Gympie Region Planning Scheme Review.
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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 58.3%. 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 17,356, 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 economy in Gympie - North features a diverse workforce split between professional and trade roles, with a strong presence in community and essential services, an unemployment rate of 5.8%, and estimated job growth of 8.9% over the prior year. In March 2026, there were 6,991 employed locals. The jobless rate sits 1.8% higher than the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, while the participation rate of 58.3% remains below the regional average of 64.3%. Data from the Census shows that just 6.3% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by public health restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local citizens are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The community shows a strong concentration in manufacturing, with employment levels in this sector reaching 1.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, mining represents only 1.7% of the workforce in Gympie - North compared to 3.6% in Regional Qld. At the time of the Census, there were 0.7 jobs available locally for every resident, indicating a higher-than-average volume of local employment opportunities. According to analyses of SALM and ABS statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw local employment rise by 8.9% and the labor force expand by 5.3%, which led to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 3.1 percentage points. Over the same period, Regional Qld experienced employment expansion of 0.1% and labor force growth of 0.3%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer further context regarding potential labor needs in Gympie - North. These five-year and ten-year national estimates have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future patterns. Although overall national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary by industry. Weighting these projections against the industry mix of Gympie - North suggests local jobs will increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, representing a basic model that does not account for specific local demographic trends.
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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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Aggregated taxpayer records from the ATO for the 2023 financial year show that the Gympie - North SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $43,776 and an average of $52,616. These figures sit below the national average and compare to $53,146 and $66,593 across Regional Qld. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, estimated income levels in March 2026 would be around $48,749 for the median and $58,593 for the average. Census data from 2021 ranks local personal, family, and household incomes between the 6th and 8th percentiles across Australia.
The most common weekly income range is $400 - 799, containing 29.4% of the population (4,571 people), whereas the broader region is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 range at 31.7%. Financial strain from housing costs is significant, with residents retaining only 82.4% of their income, 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 latest Census, the housing mix in Gympie - North was composed of 87.5% detached houses and 12.5% alternative dwelling types like townhouses and apartments, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates were higher than the regional average at 35.2%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (30.1%) or occupied by tenants (34.8%). The median mortgage payment in the area was $1,261 per month, and the median weekly rent was $295, compared to regional medians of $1,655 and $345.
Locally, monthly home loan payments are lower than the national average of $1,863, and weekly rent costs are below the Australian figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gympie - North counted 5,858 households at the 2021 Census, 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 make up 64.4% of all households in the area, consisting of couples with children at 21.5%, couples without children at 25.0%, and single parents at 16.8%. The remaining 35.6% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 32.0% and shared group households making up 3.7%. The median size of local households is 2.3 individuals, which is smaller than the Regional Qld average 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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Educational outcomes in the area show that tertiary attainment is lower than average, with university degree holders at 12.0% compared to the national rate of 30.4%. This gap highlights a potential focus area for local educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications are the most common at 8.7%, followed by postgraduates at 1.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 42.2% of citizens aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.1% and certificates at 33.1%. Participation in study is relatively strong, with 27.0% of the local population currently enrolled in education.
This group is distributed across primary schooling at 10.2%, secondary schooling at 9.2%, and university or tertiary studies at 2.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Gympie - North reaches 107 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 250 services a week. The typical home sits about 490 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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Analysis of local transit infrastructure shows 107 active stops in Gympie - North, consisting of bus and rail options. These points are connected by 19 distinct routes, which provide 246 passenger trips each week. Transit access is moderate, with residents living an average of 488 meters from their nearest stop. Commuting patterns reflect the residential nature of the area, with 93% of workers driving a car. Households own an average of 1.3 vehicles, which is lower than the regional average. A small portion of residents, 6.3%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which was potentially affected by pandemic conditions.
Transit services provide an average of 35 daily trips across the network, which averages to about 2 weekly services at each individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 transport stops closest to the center of the area.
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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The local community in Gympie - North faces notable challenges regarding public health, as shown by mortality and chronic illness data across different age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is low at roughly 46% of the population (~7,198 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. The most frequent health issues reported by residents are mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 11.8% and 10.7% of the population, respectively. Around 58.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Chronic disease rates are elevated among the working-age population.
The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 22.1% (3,440 people) compared to 20.4% in Regional Qld, with health outcomes for this demographic aligning closely with national averages.
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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Cultural diversity in Gympie - North is below the national average, with 90.6% of residents holding citizenship, 88.6% born in Australia, and 96.4% speaking only English in their homes. Christianity is the predominant religion, followed by 47.8% of the population. The most visible statistical overrepresentation is in the Other religious category, which accounts for 0.7% of residents compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, the three most common heritages in Gympie - North are English at 31.9%, Australian at 31.4%, and Irish at 8.2%. The area also shows minor deviations from regional trends, with German ancestry at 5.2% (compared to 4.7% regionally), Aboriginal heritage at 3.8% (compared to 3.9%), and New Zealand heritage at 0.8% (compared to 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gympie - North is 42. 24.6% 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 in Gympie - North is 42 years, which is close to the Regional Qld average of 41 and higher than the Australian median of 38. The local population has a high proportion of residents aged 85 and over at 3.1%, while individuals aged 45 - 54 are less represented at 10.9%. Between the 2021 Census and the current estimates, the 35 to 44 age cohort rose from 11.2% to 12.4%, while the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 11.9% to 10.9%. Projections for 2041 suggest that the 25 to 34 age bracket will grow by 412 residents (22%) from 1,834 to 2,247, whereas declines are expected in the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 cohorts.
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 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 | Aug 2026 this month all 32 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 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 — 314 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (14,866 at the 2021 Census → 15,548 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 (319031512). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.