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Ipswich - North has an estimated 4,694 residents, up from 4,561 at the 2021 Census — a change of 133 people, or 2.9%. Density is about 72 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count of Ipswich - North stands at approximately 4,694 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 133 people (2.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, when 4,561 people were counted. This adjustment is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 4,680 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 46 validated new addresses registered following the Census date. With this population level, the locality registers a density of 72 persons per square kilometer, offering generous personal space and capacity for additional building.
The locality's demographic expansion has stemmed mostly from natural increase, which generated roughly 50.3% of total population additions over recent timeframes. Projections prepared by ABS/Geoscience Australia (published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year) are utilised by AreaSearch across SA2 boundaries. For locations outside this dataset and extending beyond 2032, AreaSearch integrates Queensland State Government SA2 projections released in 2023 relying on 2021 baseline figures. Because state forecasts lack age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates cohort weightings matching the ABS Greater Capital Region projections published in 2023 from 2022 data. Looking at forward-looking demographic trajectories, growth is projected to sit within the lower quartile nationally, with an expected gain of 62 persons to 2041 according to recent annual ERP statistics, which constitutes an overall rise of 1.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
49 new dwellings have been approved in Ipswich - North over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That is 2.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. 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 approval volumes in Ipswich - North have averaged roughly 9 new residences each year, accumulating to 49 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Given that resident numbers contracted in recent times, this residential building volume has provided sound relative coverage for purchasers, while newly approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $549,000—exceeding typical regional figures and pointing toward higher-spec builds. Concurrently, commercial building consents totaled $2.2 million this financial year, demonstrating subdued commercial construction. Relative to Greater Brisbane, Ipswich - North records substantially lower building activity (lagging the wider region by 83.0% on a per-capita basis).
Although a scarcity of newly built stock generally underpins demand and pricing across established housing, building activity has picked up in recent times. Output also remains beneath national levels, signalling both local market maturity and possible building constraints. Of recent residential approvals, 80.0% were detached dwellings while medium and high-density stock accounted for 20.0%, preserving the district's established low-density aesthetic focused on family properties with ample space. This marks a clear transition from current stock (where houses make up 97.0%), reflecting a dwindling supply of greenfield parcels, evolving household needs, and greater requirement for varied, cost-effective dwelling formats. A ratio of 421 people per dwelling consent highlights the modest pace of local development. Projections suggest Ipswich - North will expand by 48 residents through to 2041 (benchmarked against the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch). Under prevailing building volumes, residential additions appear positioned to satisfy prospective demand, maintaining sound conditions for buyers and potentially supporting expansion above current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Ipswich - North
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 42 current infrastructure and development projects close to Ipswich - North, worth an estimated $2.75 billion. 16 are already under construction and 14 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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Capital investments, infrastructure upgrades, and strategic planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping local community trajectories. AreaSearch has pinpointed 9 distinct infrastructure projects expected to influence the district. Prominent undertakings encompass the South East Queensland Inland Rail Project, the Cunningham Highway Upgrade, the Ipswich Smart City Program, and the Ipswich Better Bus Network, alongside several other high-impact initiatives.
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Woolworths West Brassall Shopping Centre
Construction is underway on a Woolworths-anchored neighbourhood shopping centre at West Brassall / Emerald Hill. The project spans about 25,500 sqm and will deliver about 6,000 sqm of retail space, including a full-line Woolworths supermarket, approximately 15 specialty shops and kiosks, BWS, food and service tenancies, a medical and health precinct, outdoor dining and about 300 on-grade car parks. The centre is positioned to serve the growing Brassall and Emerald Hill residential catchment near the Warrego Highway connection and is due for completion in late April 2026.
North Ipswich Apartments
Ipswich City Council approved a two-stage multiple dwelling project for 104 apartments (22 x 1-bedroom and 82 x 2-bedroom) across five titles at 28-30 Lowry St, 45-47 Flint St and 12 Pelican St (Approval: 2367/2016/MCU). As of mid-2025, council records show a later MCU for single residential use affecting 12 Pelican St, indicating at least part of the original scheme has been modified and the 104-unit approval may not be proceeding in full. No construction activity is evident on council's Development.i portal.
Gainsborough Meadows Estate
Masterplanned house and land estate in Brassall, Ipswich, delivering new residential lots with local roads, drainage, and landscaping in staged releases. Close to schools, shopping, and transport with house and land packages marketed by Tribeca.
Cunningham Highway Upgrade
The $276 million Cunningham Highway upgrade will enhance one of the region's major arterial roads. This project aims to improve safety, reduce travel times, and accommodate increasing traffic volumes between Ipswich and surrounding areas.
South East Queensland Inland Rail Project
The $10 billion Inland Rail project will pass through Ipswich, enhancing freight connectivity between Brisbane and Melbourne. This project will create new business opportunities, support industrial growth, and stimulate economic activity in Ipswich. It is part of a larger 1700km freight rail line connecting Melbourne and Brisbane via regional areas, with ongoing construction as of 2025, including sections like Helidon to Calvert near Ipswich.
Brassall Bikeway Stage 6 Extension
Stage 6 delivers the final missing link of the Brassall Bikeway, connecting the existing pathway at North Ipswich to the Ipswich CBD across the Bremer River. The scope includes a dedicated lift and ramp infrastructure linking the riverbank bikeway level directly to the Bradfield Bridge. Once completed, it creates a continuous 14km active transport network linking Brassall and Wulkuraka to the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail and Ipswich central.
Ipswich Smart City Program
The Ipswich Smart City Program is a city-wide digital transformation initiative integrated into the iFuture 2021-2026 Corporate Plan. Key 2026 developments include a 2.51 million dollar upgrade to 90 new pay-by-plate smart parking meters with real-time digital enforcement integration. The program continues to expand its IoT sensor network for flood monitoring and environmental data, while Fire Station 101 serves as a central hub for digital innovation and community events like Flood Fest 2026. The initiative aims to enhance liveability through smart lighting, public Wi-Fi, and a centralized city data platform.
North Ipswich Sport and Entertainment Precinct
Stage 1 focuses on the redevelopment of the North Ipswich Reserve, featuring a new contemporary Western Grandstand with a minimum of 2,000 seats, new field lighting, and upgraded player facilities including changerooms and medical rooms. As of May 2026, the project is undergoing community consultation for its formal designation as a Major Sport, Recreation and Entertainment Facility. This first phase is a critical step toward the long-term vision of a 12,000-seat boutique rectangular stadium to support the Brisbane 2032 Olympic legacy.
2,877 residents of Ipswich - North are employed, from a labour force of 2,931. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 77.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,699, about 79% 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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Ipswich - North maintains a capable local workforce underpinned by solid participation across essential services, a low unemployment rate of 1.8%, and estimated annual jobs growth of 10.8%. By March 2026, employed residents reached 2,877, keeping the jobless rate 2.5% under the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%, while the labour force participation rate reached an elevated 77.0% compared to 70.1% across Greater Brisbane. Census findings indicated that 15.6% of local workers operated from home, though this figure reflects Covid-19 restrictions active during that period. Leading industries of employment for local residents consist of health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
Manufacturing employment is notably concentrated locally, tracking at 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical positions are less prevalent, engaging 5.7% of local workers relative to 8.9% throughout Greater Brisbane. Comparing resident workers against jobs located within the boundary indicates modest levels of local workplace opportunities. According to an AreaSearch review of SALM and ABS figures, the twelve-month period ending in March 2026 saw employment rise by 10.8% and the labour force grow by 10.1%, which pushed the unemployment rate down by 0.6 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2% alongside labour force growth of 3.4%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point increase. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context regarding potential future demand inside Ipswich - North. These projections span both five-year and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid on the local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. Over the five-year span, national employment is projected to expand by 6.6%, while the ten-year span projects a 13.7% expansion. Sectoral growth rates vary considerably across industries. When these industry-specific forecasts are applied to the employment composition of Ipswich - North, local employment is expected to grow by 6.3% over five years and by 13.2% over ten years. This calculation represents a basic weighting extrapolation intended for illustrative purposes only and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ipswich - North is $2,246 a week (about $117,000 a year), with median personal income at $916 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,432 a year against an average of $69,531. 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 figures aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show Ipswich - North SA2 taxpayers recorded a median income of $61,432 and an average income of $69,531. This median slightly exceeds the Australian standard and outpaces Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236, though trailing the broader metropolitan average of $72,799. Adjusting for an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 produces updated estimates of roughly $68,411 (median) and $77,430 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household tiers, Census earnings in Ipswich - North sit around the national 74th percentile.
A primary income bracket spanning $1,500 - 2,999 per week accounts for 34.9% of local earners (1,638 people), closely aligning with the 33.3% share seen across the metropolitan region. The community also features strong high-earning representation, with 33.1% receiving weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, which underpins demand for quality services and retail. Residents retain 87.5% of their income after meeting shelter expenses, demonstrating solid discretionary capacity, while SEIFA metrics position the district in the 6th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ipswich - North had 1,537 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,900 a month. Rent absorbs 15.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, residential dwellings in Ipswich - North were distributed between separate houses at 96.6% and other dwellings (encompassing townhouses, apartments, and non-traditional residences) at 3.5%, diverging from the Greater Brisbane balance of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 32.2%, surpassing broader metropolitan rates, while mortgaged properties accounted for 51.4% and rental accommodation comprised 16.4%. Median monthly mortgage costs sat at $1,900, higher than the Brisbane metro figure of $1,863, whereas median weekly rents stood at $340 compared to $380 regionally.
Relative to country-wide benchmarks, local monthly repayments exceed the national average of $1,863, while weekly rent remains below the Australian figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ipswich - North counted 1,537 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 83% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 14% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 83.0% of local households, led by couples with children at 42.2%, followed by childless couples at 29.5% and single parent arrangements at 10.9%. Non-family living arrangements account for the other 17.0%, consisting of solo occupants at 14.2% and group homes at 2.5%. With an average of 2.9 people per residence, household sizes exceed the Greater Brisbane norm of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.0% of adults in Ipswich - North hold a university qualification, including 15.4% with a bachelor degree and 3.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.5% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary attainment levels in Ipswich - North sit below the broader capital city standard, with 22.0% of individuals aged 15+ holding a higher education degree compared to 30.5% throughout Greater Brisbane. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are held by 15.4%, postgraduate qualifications by 3.6%, and graduate diplomas by 3.0%. Vocational training represents a major component of local skills, as 41.6% of residents aged 15+ hold technical credentials, split between certificates (30.5%) and advanced diplomas (11.1%). Study engagement is substantial across the community, with 29.6% of residents actively participating in formal study.
Breaking this down by level, secondary education accounts for 9.9%, primary schooling represents 9.6%, and tertiary courses engage 4.8% of the local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Ipswich - North means driving: households keep an average of 2.2 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.5% of residents in Ipswich - North report no long-term health condition. 5.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health measures indicate outcomes below broad benchmarks across Ipswich - North according to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease presence, with health ailments widespread among both younger and older residents, while private health insurance coverage sits just ahead of the standard SA2 level at around 54% of the population (~2,530 people). Asthma and mental health conditions rank as the most prevalent diagnoses locally, reported by 9.5% and 9.4% of residents, respectively, whereas 66.5% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions compared with 69.2% regionally across Greater Brisbane.
Working-age cohorts display higher than average rates of ongoing medical issues. Seniors aged 65 and over represent 16.4% of the community (768 people), a higher share than Greater Brisbane's 15.0%, with health ratings for older residents aligning generally with national patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Ipswich - North is largely Australian-born, at 87.6% of residents, with 3.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.2%) and Australian (30.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures place Ipswich - North below standard benchmarks, with Australian-born residents comprising 87.6% of the population, Australian citizens making up 93.7%, and 96.5% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity forms the principal religious affiliation, identified by 54.3% of the community compared to 47.8% throughout Greater Brisbane. Regarding parental lineage and heritage, the leading ancestral backgrounds in Ipswich - North include English at 32.2% (exceeding the 26.8% regional figure), Australian at 30.2% (above the 23.2% recorded across Greater Brisbane), and Scottish at 8.3%. Other distinct ancestral proportions include German heritage at 7.5% (against 4.2% regionally), Dutch at 1.8% (relative to 1.2%), and Samoan at 0.3% (compared to 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ipswich - North is 40. 22.1% 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 age distribution of Ipswich - North aligns relatively closely with Greater Brisbane, with the maximum divergence between the four principal cohorts measuring 9.1 percentage points. The estimated median age reaches 40 as at August 2026, remaining level with the 2021 Census outcome and exceeding the Greater Brisbane figure of 36 recorded at that Census by 4 years. Since that count, seniors and retirees aged 65+ have expanded from 12.4% to an estimated 16.4% of the population. Forward projections to 2041 indicate that the largest cohort increase will occur in the 65+ age bracket, expanding by 284 residents (37%) to reach 1,053, while both children and young adults along with young to middle aged adults are expected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ipswich - 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 · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 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 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 — 46 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,561 at the 2021 Census → 4,694 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 (310031288). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.