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Northern Highlands has an estimated 3,183 residents, up from 3,095 at the 2021 Census — a change of 88 people, or 2.8%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. 160 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. 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 Northern Highlands stands at approximately 3,183 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 88 people (2.8%) from the 3,095 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population of 3,183 from June 2025 alongside 160 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 0.00 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious environment for residents. The area's 2.8% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 region (1.9%), positioning it as a local growth frontrunner.
Natural increase was the primary engine of this population growth, accounting for roughly 73.0% of the overall gains in the recent timeframe. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For SA2 territories lacking this information, or for any projections extending beyond 2032, figures from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (using 2021 baseline data) are substituted. Because these state-level projections lack age breakdown details, AreaSearch allocates growth across different age brackets using proportional weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 statistics). Looking at demographic expectations, the total population is projected to contract, shrinking by 460 persons by 2041 under this approach. Conversely, specific age groups are projected to grow, with the cohort aged 85 and over leading this trend by adding 12 people. Refer to the age section for further details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
25 new dwellings have been approved in Northern Highlands over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 1.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Northern Highlands averages approximately 5 building approvals for new homes annually, with a total of 25 residential approvals recorded over the previous 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 0 recorded in FY-26 so far. Because an average of 3.1 people relocated to the area for every home constructed over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping supply. This mismatch generally drives up property prices and intensifies competition among prospective buyers, with newly built homes carrying an average construction value of $368,000. Additionally, commercial building approvals worth $4.9 million have been logged in the current financial year, which highlights the predominantly residential profile of the locality.
When compared to the Rest of Qld, Northern Highlands displays moderately elevated levels of building activity, tracking at 43.0% above the regional average per resident over the 5 year timeframe. This rate balances options for purchasers while helping to sustain existing property valuations. However, this volume sits below the national benchmark, indicating a mature residential market and potential zoning limitations. Recent residential construction has consisted entirely of single detached houses, preserving the established low-density aesthetic of the area and catering to families prioritizing space. The ratio of 626 people in the region per single dwelling approval highlights a quiet, low-scale construction sector. Given that demographic forecasts indicate stable or contracting numbers, Northern Highlands is anticipated to experience easing pressure on housing demand, which should benefit prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Northern Highlands, worth an estimated $32.9 billion. A further 64 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $186.8 billion. 21 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, transport & logistics and environmental & disaster management. 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 projects, major planning decisions, and new developments are key drivers of regional economic performance. AreaSearch has identified 23 projects expected to influence the local area. Principal projects include CopperString 2032 - Northern Queensland SuperGrid, Mount Isa-Townsville Rail Corridor Upgrade, CopperString 2032, and CopperString, with the list below highlighting those of greatest significance.
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Mount Isa-Townsville Rail Corridor Upgrade
Upgrade to address capacity constraints on the rail line between Townsville and Mount Isa, including enhancements and construction of a new rail corridor for better access to the Port of Townsville.
CopperString 2032
CopperString 2032 is a transformational 1,000 km high-voltage transmission network connecting the North West Minerals Province to the National Electricity Market. As of May 2026, the project has reached significant milestones including the November 2025 completion of the Hughenden Workforce Accommodation Facility and December 2025 Ministerial Infrastructure Designation approval for the 225 million dollar Flinders Substation. While the Western Link has faced schedule revisions, the Eastern Link from Townsville to Hughenden is being prioritised for construction starts in 2026.The project is now overseen by a Queensland Investment Corporation managed entity to optimize delivery of the expanded 13.9 billion dollar scope, which includes critical network connections for mines and renewable generators.
CopperString 2032 - Northern Queensland SuperGrid
A high-voltage electricity transmission project connecting Queensland's North West Minerals Province to the National Electricity Market. Led by Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) in partnership with Powerlink Queensland, the project features the priority Eastern Link (Townsville to Hughenden), where early works and ground breaking have commenced at the Flinders Substation. The broader initiative is backed by a record $3.2 billion state funding commitment to deliver the Eastern Link by 2032.
CopperString
CopperString (formerly CopperString 2032) is a major Queensland Government transmission project connecting the North West Minerals Province to the National Electricity Market. Following a 2025 review by Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC), the project was rescoped to deliver $2.1 billion in savings. The Eastern Link involves around 350km of new 330kV transmission line from Reid River near Townsville to Hughenden, including a $225 million Flinders Substation and multiple workforce accommodation facilities. The Western Link from Hughenden to Mount Isa has been replaced with a $200 million North West Energy Fund supporting local renewable generation, batteries and microgrids for Richmond, Julia Creek, Cloncurry and Mount Isa.The Hughenden Workforce Accommodation Facility was completed in November 2025, and Ministerial Infrastructure Designation approval for the Flinders Substation was granted on 23 December 2025, with on-ground works commencing in early 2026. QIC is now leading delivery, with construction set to begin in 2028 and the Eastern Link targeted for completion by 2032.
Wongalee Wind Energy Project
Windlab's Wongalee Wind Energy Project is part of the North Queensland Super Hub. The project will feature up to 175 wind turbines with a generation capacity of up to 1.4 GW, located near Prairie in the Flinders Shire. In May 2025, the project received State Development approval from the Queensland Government and is advancing detailed design and delivery planning, with Federal EPBC assessment still to follow.
Prairie Wind Farm
Prairie Wind Farm, developed by Windlab in Queensland's North Queensland Super Hub, will feature 116 wind turbines with a capacity of up to 928 MW. Located near the town of Prairie, 300 km west of Townsville, it aims to provide clean, renewable energy to meet the needs of one in every six households in Queensland.
Pentland Bioenergy Project
Plans are underway to develop a fully integrated sugarcane farming, processing, and ethanol distillation facility near Pentland, which is within the broader Charters Towers Region. The project aims to produce bioenergy from on-site cultivated feedstock.
Enhanced Rock Weathering for Agriculture Field Trials
A research project to determine the effects of applying crushed basalt on CO2 capture, crop production and soil health through a process known as enhanced rock weathering. The project involves field trials on a variety of farms and cropping systems across Australia.
1,967 residents of Northern Highlands are employed, from a labour force of 1,996. Unemployment sits at 1.5%, with participation at 78.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 4.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,690, about 116% 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 workforce in Northern Highlands displays a balanced mix of professional and trade occupations across various industries, alongside a low unemployment rate of 1.5%. As of March 2026, there are 1,967 employed locals, and the unemployment rate sits 2.5% below the 3.9% recorded for Regional Qld. Workforce participation is significantly higher than average, reaching 78.2% compared to the 64.3% found in Regional Qld. Data from the Census indicates that a high proportion of residents, 25.8%, worked from home, although this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are agriculture, forestry & fishing, public administration & safety, and construction.
The region exhibits a strong concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with employment levels in this sector reaching 8.5 times the regional benchmark. In contrast, health care & social assistance is underrepresented, accounting for 4.9% of workers compared to the regional average of 16.1%. A ratio of 0.9 jobs for every resident at the time of the Census indicates a healthy local employment market. AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that over the 12-month period, the local labor force contracted by 0.9% and total employment fell by 0.7%, which lowered the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. Conversely, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1% and the labor force grow by 0.3%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends for Northern Highlands. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential employment trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of change varies widely by sector. Projecting these industry-level forecasts onto the employment profile of Northern Highlands indicates that local jobs could grow by 4.4% over five years and 10.1% over ten years (this represents a direct mathematical weighting for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Northern Highlands is $1,502 a week (about $78,000 a year), with median personal income at $914 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,528 a year against an average of $56,851. 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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Based on the most recent postcode ATO statistics for financial year 2023 published by AreaSearch, taxpayers in the Northern Highlands SA2 record a median annual income of $52,528 and an average of $56,851. These figures sit below national levels, and compare to a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593 in Regional Qld. Accounting for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would sit at approximately $58,495 for the median and $63,309 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, individual incomes sit at the 69th percentile ($914 per week), whereas household incomes are at the 36th percentile.
Looking at income brackets, the largest group comprises 33.3% of residents (1,059 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which aligns closely with the 31.7% of households in this bracket regionally. Housing costs consume a manageable portion of earnings, with 94.3% of income retained, though disposable income is below average at the 47th percentile, and the local SEIFA income decile is the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Northern Highlands had 1,026 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 0% apartments. 22% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 45% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $150 a week and the median mortgage repayment $715 a month. Rent absorbs 10.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 11.0%. 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 data, residential housing in Northern Highlands consists of 89.2% standalone houses and 10.8% semi-detached, apartment, or other dwelling types, compared to Regional Qld where standalone houses make up 76.4% and alternative dwelling types account for 23.6%. The rate of outright home ownership in Northern Highlands is high at 45.3%, outperforming Regional Qld, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (21.5%) or rented (33.2%). The median mortgage payment in the area was significantly lower than the Regional Qld average at $715 monthly, while the median weekly rent was $150, compared to regional figures of $1,655 and $345 respectively.
On a national scale, Northern Highlands's mortgage payments are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Northern Highlands counted 1,026 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 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 64.4%, consisting of couples with children at 26.9%, couples without children at 29.4%, and single-parent homes at 7.5%. The remaining 35.6% are non-family households, which are predominantly single-person households at 32.7% and group homes at 2.7%. The median number of occupants per household stands at 2.4, which is slightly below the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.5% of adults in Northern Highlands hold a university qualification, including 11.6% with a bachelor degree and 1.7% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 87% of areas nationally. A further 32.4% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 318 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 930 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 locality presents lower rates of higher education, with university qualification levels (14.5%) tracking well below the national benchmark of 30.4%. This highlights a clear opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher education qualification at 11.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (1.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Practical and vocational qualifications are common, with 41.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a technical qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.8%) and certificate-level qualifications (32.4%). The proportion of residents participating in education is high, with 31.6% of the population enrolled in formal study.
This student cohort includes 16.8% in primary schools, 4.3% in high schools, and 2.7% enrolled in higher education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Northern Highlands means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 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
Transport Stops Detail
70.4% of residents in Northern Highlands report no long-term health condition. 3.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.7 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and the presence of long-term illnesses, Northern Highlands faces notable health issues, with common ailments present across younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance is low, covering roughly 48% of the population (~1,515 people). This is lower than the 52.5% coverage rate in Regional Qld and the national average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent chronic health conditions in the region, affecting 8.5% and 7.4% of citizens respectively. Conversely, 70.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Health outcomes for residents under the age of 65 are better than the national average. The area has 17.5% of residents aged 65 and over (555 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld average of 20.4%. Seniors in the area exhibit above-average health outcomes, with national relative rankings higher than those of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Northern Highlands is largely Australian-born, at 94.1% of residents, with 2.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.4%) and English (30.1%). 6.2% 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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Northern Highlands displays lower levels of cultural diversity relative to wider benchmarks, with citizens making up 82.0% of the population, 94.1% of residents born in Australia, and 98.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 65.5% of the local population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three largest self-reported groups in Northern Highlands are Australian at 33.4% of the population (exceeding the regional average of 26.5%), English at 30.1%, and Irish at 9.8%. There are also distinct differences in other ancestral groups: Australian Aboriginal heritage is higher at 6.2% of the population (compared to 3.9% regionally), Scottish heritage stands at 8.6% (compared to 7.8%), and German heritage is recorded at 4.0% (compared to 4.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Northern Highlands is 37. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 27.5% 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 Northern Highlands is 37 years, which sits below the Regional Qld average of 41 and closely aligns with the national median of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, there is a higher concentration of residents in the 25 - 34 age group (16.5% locally), while the 45 - 54 age group is smaller (9.6%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 grew from 10.9% to 12.8%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort shrank from 12.0% to 9.6%, and the 55 to 64 group decreased from 14.4% to 12.9%.
Demographic projections indicate the local age profile will shift by 2041. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 17%, adding 8 people to reach a total of 58. This demographic aging trend is highlighted by the fact that residents aged 65 and older account for 100% of the projected growth. Conversely, population contractions are forecast for the 25 to 34 and 65 to 74 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Northern Highlands
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 6 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 — 160 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,095 at the 2021 Census → 3,183 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 (315021407). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.