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Redlynch has an estimated 15,030 residents, up from 13,784 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,246 people, or 9.0%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. 485 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 49.3% of that increase. That puts 253 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count in Redlynch stands at approximately 15,030 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 13,784 people, this represents an expansion of 1,246 people (9.0%). This figure combines the ABS estimated resident population figure of 14,877 as of June 2025 with 485 validated new addresses added following the Census. With 253 persons per square kilometer, the locality maintains a low density profile, offering generous space per resident alongside capacity for additional building. Outpacing the broader SA4 region (7.6%), Redlynch's 9.0% rise establishes it among the top growth performers locally.
Inbound overseas migration served as the primary catalyst, delivering around 49.3% of total population additions over recent intervals, with natural increase and interstate migration also contributing positively. Projections for each SA2 area utilise ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year). For areas without coverage or timeframes following 2032, figures rely on 2023 Queensland State Government SA2 projections based on 2021 numbers. Because these state figures omit age cohort breakdowns, AreaSearch incorporates proportional age weightings aligned with the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (2022 base data). Future demographic modeling indicates a expansion pace tracking slightly under the national regional median, with the locality projected to add 1,805 persons to 2041 relative to latest annual ERP statistics, equating to an overall 11.0% increase across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
539 new dwellings have been approved in Redlynch over the past five years, an average of 107 a year. That places the area in the 75th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 109 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 98% 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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Over the past 5 financial years, residential approvals in Redlynch have averaged roughly 107 per year, accumulating to 539 homes. Across this timeframe (spanning FY-22 to FY-26), approximately 1.6 people moved in per completed home, demonstrating a well-balanced dynamic between demand and supply that reinforces local stability. Construction expenditure averages $348,000 per dwelling, sitting below broader regional benchmarks and pointing to accessible price points. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $24.8 million this financial year, underscoring ongoing commercial investment. Relative to Rest of Qld, building activity in Redlynch is moderately elevated (running 17.0% above the regional per capita figure over the 5 year period), preserving buyer choices while upholding underlying demand.
Detached houses account for 98.0% of recent construction while attached dwellings represent 2.0%, reinforcing the low-density, detached character that appeals to buyers seeking extra space. The current ratio of around 163 people per approval highlights the locality's expanding footprint. According to recent quarterly estimates by AreaSearch, long-term projections indicate Redlynch is positioned to add 1,652 residents through to 2041. Ongoing residential development activity appears well placed to satisfy this anticipated demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially enabling local gains to outpace current projections.
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 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Redlynch, worth an estimated $448 million. A further 94 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.5 billion. 22 are already under construction and 43 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 capital works, major developments, and strategic planning decisions exert a substantial influence on regional trajectory. In total, 49 significant initiatives with potential local relevance have been catalogued by AreaSearch. Prominent works include duplication works connecting Cairns Western Arterial Road and Redlynch Connector Road to Captain Cook Highway, alongside residential estates such as Bel Plas Estate, Larsen Place Estate, and Currunda Creek Development.
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Cairns Western Arterial Road, Redlynch Connector Road to Captain Cook Highway, duplication
The Queensland Government is planning a $300 million duplication of Cairns Western Arterial Road between Redlynch Connector Road and Captain Cook Highway, converting the corridor to a four-lane carriageway to improve safety, capacity, traffic flow, travel times and active transport. TMR lists the project status as detailed design, with Section 1 preparation works between Lake Placid Road and Captain Cook Highway started in August 2024 and expected to finish in early 2026, while the Queensland Government works to secure construction funding for future stages.
Currunda Creek Trades and Services Precinct
Approved trades and services precinct on the eastern portion of a 36.46 hectare site adjacent to the Boral Quarry. The development includes subdivision into four development lots plus drainage and road reserves for low impact industry, transport depot, self storage, warehouse, outdoor sales and bulk landscape supplies. The western precinct and Currunda Creek corridor are to be retained and rehabilitated, with the project expected to support more than 120 ongoing jobs.
Larsen Place Estate
Final stage residential land estate in central Redlynch Valley offering the last available blocks starting from 550m2. Conveniently located within walking distance to Redlynch Shopping Centre, medical facilities and schools, with easy access to Cairns CBD and airport within 15 minutes drive.
Bel Plas Estate
A new residential land development in Redlynch offering 60 lots with house and land packages, nestled among the mountains with pristine views and tranquility. The estate features a peaceful mountain setting with convenient access to local shopping centers, medical facilities, and schools within minutes.
Vistas at Redlynch Estate
136-lot residential estate by Kenfrost Homes featuring 6,180m2 central parkland, premium location near schools and shopping, 12km from Cairns CBD.
Redlynch Central Shopping Centre Expansion (Stage 3)
Stage 3 expanded Redlynch Central Shopping Centre with a new two-storey extension at the Coles end of the centre, delivering around 1,200 sqm of additional retail and commercial floor space. Construction commenced in April 2025 with practical completion before the end of 2025. By mid-2026 the completed expansion was operating as part of the centre, which now accommodates more than 40 specialty retailers.
Bellmere Lane Estate
Sold-out premium lifestyle residential estate featuring large elevated lots with natural bushland settings and quality design covenants. Located in prestigious Redlynch with easy access to Cairns CBD and quality schools. The development showcased innovative street plantings with Eumundi Quandong trees and master-planned natural vegetation precincts.
Brinsmead Road Service Centre Overhaul
The project involves the relocation of the existing service station, decommissioning the current Mobil station, construction of four new low-profile buildings for various uses including Food and Drink Outlet, Health Care Services, Indoor Sport and Recreation, Shopping Centre, Service Industry, Office, and Veterinary Services, along with reconfiguring the lot into two lots and creating an access easement. It includes improved road access, safety features, parking, and landscaping while preserving environmental values.
8,424 residents of Redlynch are employed, from a labour force of 8,575. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 72.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,273, about 82% 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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The local labour force displays strong qualification levels, substantial representation in vital community services, and a low unemployment rate of 1.8%. Figures for March 2026 indicate 8,424 employed residents, alongside a jobless rate tracking 2.2% below the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%. Participation is exceptionally high at 72.9%, well above the 64.2% recorded for Regional Qld. Census data recorded 15.7% of workers operating from home, an outcome potentially shaped by Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment centers predominantly on health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. The community displays notable concentration in health care & social assistance, with local participation reaching 1.2 times regional norms.
Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 2.2% of the workforce compared to 4.5% across Regional Qld. Comparing resident worker counts with local Census job numbers suggests that workplace opportunities within the immediate area are relatively limited. During the twelve months leading to March 2026, evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics shows a 2.0% contraction in the labour pool and a 2.7% drop in employed persons, lifting unemployment by 0.7 percentage points. By comparison, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% increase in employment, a 0.3% expansion in its labour force, and a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. Additional guidance on future employment comes from Mar-26 Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts over five and ten-year horizons, adjusted to the area's sectoral distribution. Nationally, job growth is estimated at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with substantial variance across sectors. Applying these industry weights to Redlynch indicates local employment growth of 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (note that this basic weighting exercise is illustrative and excludes local demographic adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Redlynch is $2,193 a week (about $114,000 a year), with median personal income at $969 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,928 a year against an average of $66,394. 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 records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show Redlynch SA2 taxpayers earning a median income of $53,928 and an average of $66,394, slightly trailing Australian benchmarks while comparing with Regional Qld figures of $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average). Factoring in an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 brings current March 2026 projections to roughly $60,054 for median earnings and $73,936 for average income. In the 2021 Census, local personal, family, and household earnings placed in the 75th to 77th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows 37.7% of residents (5,666 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the wider region where 31.7% fall into this band.
An upper tier of 30.4% collects more than $3,000 weekly, driving solid local commerce. Accommodation costs absorb 13.8% of earnings, disposable income sits in the 79th percentile, and the area occupies the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Redlynch had 4,499 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 6% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,800 a month. Rent absorbs 19.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.9%. 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, separate houses made up 91.2% of the local dwelling stock, with semi-detached properties, units, and other formats accounting for 8.9%, compared with 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings across Regional Qld. Fully owned homes comprised 27.1% of dwellings, trailing regional averages, while mortgaged properties accounted for 51.4% and rental housing represented 21.5%. Median monthly mortgage costs stood at $1,800 and weekly median rents were $420, above the respective Regional Qld figures of $1,655 and $345. Across Australia, local mortgage expenses sit below the national median of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain notably higher than the Australian baseline of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Redlynch counted 4,499 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,906 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 84% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 81.1% of all local households, divided into couples with children (42.6%), couples without children (26.0%), and single parent arrangements (11.9%). Non-family living arrangements represent 18.9%, consisting of single-occupant households (16.0%) and group shared dwellings (3.0%). Household size averages 2.9 people, exceeding the 2.5 person benchmark for Regional Qld.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.0% of adults in Redlynch hold a university qualification, including 19.5% with a bachelor degree and 5.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.3% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 4,415 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,036 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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Tertiary attainment in the area is prominent compared to wider geographic benchmarks, with 28.0% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, surpassing both Rest of Qld (20.6%) and the SA4 region (21.1%). Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 19.5%, followed by postgraduate credentials (5.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational training is also widespread, with 39.0% of people aged 15+ possessing trade qualifications, divided between certificates (26.3%) and advanced diplomas (12.7%). Active participation in education is strong, with 35.3% of the populace currently undertaking structured study. Broken down by stage, this includes 12.7% attending primary schools, 12.1% in secondary education, and 4.5% enrolled in higher education programs.
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Public transport in Redlynch reaches 26 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 350 services a week. The typical home sits about 1,200 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.8 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 comprises 26 operational transit stops across Redlynch, offering bus transit across 3 separate routes with 351 weekly services in total. Overall transit access is constrained, with residents living an average distance of 1195 meters from their nearest stop. Given the area's residential profile, commuting outward is standard, and private cars represent 94% of trips. Households maintain an above-average 1.8 vehicles per dwelling. In addition, 15.7% of workers reported working from home in the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by pandemic conditions. Transit services maintain an average volume of 50 daily departures across the whole network, translating to roughly 13 departures per week at each individual stop.
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74.8% of residents in Redlynch report no long-term health condition. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 9.9 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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Local health assessments from AreaSearch, examining chronic illness and mortality rates, indicate notable health challenges, with prevalent medical conditions appearing across younger as well as older demographics. Private health insurance coverage covers roughly 52% of residents (~7,830 people), slightly behind standard SA2 figures. Mental health concerns and arthritis represent the primary diagnosed conditions, affecting 7.2 and 6.1% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 74.8% of residents reported having no medical ailments whatsoever, compared with 67.6% across Regional Qld. Chronic disease rates remain low among working-age individuals. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 13.5% of the community (2,030 people), below the 20.3% share seen in Regional Qld, and elderly cohorts record above-average health results that outperform national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Redlynch is largely Australian-born, at 76.9% of residents, with 12.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.2%) and Australian (24.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity place the suburb above average, with 23.1% of the community born abroad and 12.4% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity is the primary faith, representing 48.2% of residents. The most pronounced relative overrepresentation occurs within Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the populace compared to 0.1% throughout Regional Qld. Looking at parental country of birth, the leading declared ancestries are English (28.2%), Australian (24.7%), and Other (9.3%). Specific ethnic backgrounds also show distinct local variations: Korean background stands at 0.6% (compared to 0.2% regionally), New Zealand ancestry makes up 0.9% (vs 0.9%), and German heritage comprises 4.5% (vs 4.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Redlynch is 38. 22.7% 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 demographic structure reflects an established family community rather than an emerging locality. As of August 2026 updates, individuals aged 0 - 24 represent 35.0% of the population, exceeding the 29.6% share across Regional Qld, whereas seniors aged 65+ account for 13.5%, compared with 20.4% regionally. The median age is an estimated 38, holding steady since the 2021 Census and sitting 3 years younger than the 41 recorded regionally at that time. Adults aged 25 - 44 have decreased from 25.2% to an estimated 23.8%. Looking forward to 2041, the 25 - 44 cohort is projected to generate the largest absolute gain, expanding by 18% (656 residents) to 4,233.
The most rapid rate of expansion is expected among people aged 65+, increasing 30% to reach 2,632, while younger cohorts (0 - 24) are anticipated to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Redlynch
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 8 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 Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 485 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (13,784 at the 2021 Census → 15,030 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 (306011141). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.