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Ripley has an estimated 25,041 residents, up from 12,774 at the 2021 Census — a change of 12,267 people, or 96.0%. Growth has averaged 16.6% a year over five years, faster than 99% of areas nationally. 4,999 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 84.0% of that increase. That puts 192 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 population of Ripley is estimated to be 25,041 in May 2026. Since the 2021 Census, which recorded 12,774 people, the population has expanded by 12,267 people (96.0%). This calculation combines the ABS estimated resident population of 23,459 from June 2025 with 4,999 validated new addresses registered since the census. The region has a density of 191 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and capacity for future expansion. Ripley's growth of 96.0% since the 2021 census outpaces the national average of 9.3% and the state benchmark, establishing it as a primary regional growth hub.
The majority of this increase was fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 84.0% of the total population rise, though natural growth and overseas arrivals also contributed positively. Projections utilize ABS and Geoscience Australia data from 2024 with a 2022 baseline, supplemented by 2023 Queensland Government projections based on 2021 data for areas lacking federal coverage or extending beyond 2032. For state-sourced figures that omit demographic breakdowns, age profile distributions are weighted using the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections with a 2022 baseline. Based on these estimates, Ripley is positioned in the top 10 percent of national statistical areas for growth, with expectations of adding 59,819 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP figures, representing a total surge of 232.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
5,073 new dwellings have been approved in Ripley over the past five years, an average of 1,014 a year. That places the area in the 98th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 40 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 831 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 96% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1,460, 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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An average of 1,014 residential approvals have been granted annually in Ripley, amounting to 5,073 homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 1,339 approvals have been recorded. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the area added an average of 2.5 people per new home constructed, indicating strong demand that supports local property values, with new construction averaging a cost of $291,000. Commercial approvals have reached $24.4 million during this financial year, pointing to steady business expansion. Per capita construction activity in Ripley is 467.0% higher than in Greater Brisbane, offering home buyers a broader selection.
This volume is significantly above the national norm, demonstrating substantial developer confidence. Standalone houses comprise 96.0% of the new builds, while attached dwellings make up 4.0%, keeping the traditional low-density profile suited to families. The area currently records about 18 people for every residential approval, pointing to an expanding local market. Based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, Ripley is projected to add 58,237 residents by 2041. Should current construction rates persist, the supply of new dwellings may fall short of population demand, potentially intensifying buyer competition and accelerating price growth.
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 41 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ripley, worth an estimated $46.9 billion. A further 86 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $67.3 billion. 53 are already under construction and 42 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 projects, major planning decisions, and construction initiatives are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 99 projects expected to influence this locality. Primary developments include Satterley Ripley Valley Estate, Ripley Valley Master Planned Community, HB Land Bellevue Estate, and Stockland South Ripley Development, with key details provided in the following list.
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Ferndale Estate Ripley
A residential house and land estate within the Ripley Valley Priority Development Area (PDA) in south-east Queensland. The estate offers family-oriented lots and homes within one of Australia's fastest-growing greenfield corridors, approximately 45 minutes south-west of Brisbane and 15 minutes from Springfield. Ripley Valley PDA is planned to ultimately accommodate up to 48,750 dwellings and 131,000 residents.
Swanbank Battery & Energy Precinct
CleanCo Queensland's flagship $300M+ renewable energy project featuring a 250MW / 500MWh lithium-ion grid-scale battery system alongside feasibility studies for 250MW of fast-start, flexible gas-fired firming capacity at the former Swanbank B power station site.
Amory
A masterplanned community in Ripley, QLD, delivering approximately 630 homesites across 13 stages, including land lots, terrace homes, and medium-density dwellings on a 39-hectare site. Located within walking distance of the Ripley Town Centre and a proposed future train station. Construction is underway, with the first stages completed in late 2025 and the final stage targeted for 2028. Stages 1 and 2 have sold out, with stage 3 expected to launch in 2026.
AVJennings Cadence Estate
Family-friendly community 45km west of Brisbane. Features park, basketball court, kick-about oval, cycling/walking paths, and close to schools and shopping.
Ripley Valley Master Planned Community
A 4,680-hectare Priority Development Area (PDA) in Ipswich's western growth corridor, approximately 5km south east of the Ipswich CBD, planned to deliver 48,750 dwellings for a population of up to 131,000 by 2066. Development Approval has been secured for Stage 2 of Ripley Town Centre, adding 9,000sqm of retail and lifestyle space including the first ALDI supermarket at Ripley, a pub, and a new community hub, with construction expected in 2027. In May 2026, Stockland opened Providence Town Centre in South Ripley, anchored by Coles, serving the growing South Ripley community.A Queensland Government catalyst loan of 4.6 million dollars is funding a new 800-metre arterial road section, intersection and culvert, enabling an estimated 577 million dollars in housing construction. Planning is also underway for a new Ripley Valley-White Rock state school targeted for 2028, with construction due to begin in late 2026. The PDA is being delivered by multiple developers across its precincts and is assessed by Ipswich City Council against the EDQ Development Scheme.
HB Land Bellevue Estate
47.41-hectare residential community at gateway to Ripley Valley. Lot sizes 375m2 to 1,236m2. Positioned near transport corridors and future infrastructure.
Hayfield Estate
Masterplanned community in Ripley Valley featuring 900 residential lots. The estate includes over 26 hectares of native forest known as The Greenwood, a 4km dedicated walking and cycling path called the Ripley Track, and multiple community parks.
Hayfield Ripley Estate
A 900-lot masterplanned residential estate in the Ripley Valley featuring 26 hectares of native forest corridor ('The Greenwood'), 3 community parks, and the 4km Ripley Track walking trail.
12,741 residents of Ripley are employed, from a labour force of 13,071. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 76.3%. 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, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 20,218, about 81% 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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Ripley features a skilled workforce with strong representation in essential service industries, a low unemployment rate of 2.5%, and an annual employment growth rate estimated at 10.4%. As of March 2026, 12,741 residents are employed, reflecting an unemployment rate 1.8% lower than the Greater Brisbane level of 4.3%. The participation rate is exceptionally high at 76.3% compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 70.4%. According to census data, 12.7% of working residents worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and retail trade.
The region exhibits a strong concentration in public administration & safety, where the employment proportion is 2.0 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for 4.5% of jobs compared to 8.9% across the region. A comparison between the census counts for working residents and local jobs suggests a shortage of employment opportunities within the immediate area. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the local workforce grew by 10.4% while the overall labor force expanded by 10.2%, leading to a decrease in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2% and labor force growth of 3.4%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point increase. Future employment trends can be evaluated using national forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, overall employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variations across sectors. Projecting these industry-specific rates onto the local workforce profile suggests employment in Ripley could rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ripley is $2,093 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,054 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,884 a year against an average of $70,117. 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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According to postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the median income of taxpayers in Ripley was $61,884, while the average was $70,117. This median is slightly above the national benchmark, whereas Greater Brisbane recorded a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated figures for March 2026 stand at $68,914 for the median and $78,082 for the average. The 2021 Census placed Ripley's household, family, and personal incomes between the 72nd and 82nd percentiles nationally.
The largest income group is the $1,500 - 2,999 range, containing 45.9% of residents (11,493 people), which compares to 33.3% for the wider region. Housing expenses account for 17.0% of total income, yet strong earnings keep disposable income at the 70th percentile, and the area is situated in the 6th decile on the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ripley had 4,331 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 1% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 11% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,785 a month, a total housing cost higher than 83% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.7%. 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 Ripley consisted of 95.8% detached houses and 4.2% alternative housing types, such as apartments and semi-detached properties, compared to Brisbane metro's breakdown of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. The rate of outright home ownership was 10.7%, which is below the Brisbane metro benchmark, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with mortgages (48.7%) or tenants (40.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,785, compared to the Brisbane metro median of $1,863. The median weekly rent was $380, matching the Brisbane metro figure of $380.
Ripley's mortgage costs are below the national average of $1,863, whereas weekly rents are above the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ripley counted 4,331 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,490 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 82% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 79.7% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 41.4%, couples without children at 24.0%, and single parents at 13.0%. Non-family living arrangements account for 20.3%, which includes lone person households at 17.2% and group housing at 3.3%. The median household occupancy is 2.8 people, which is higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.2% of adults in Ripley hold a university qualification, including 16.0% with a bachelor degree and 4.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.5% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,874 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,008 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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Residents in Ripley hold university degrees at a rate of 22.2% among those aged 15+, which is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. Within these higher education qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 16.0%, postgraduate degrees account for 4.0%, and graduate diplomas make up 2.2%. Vocational qualifications are common, with 45.3% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.8% and certificates at 32.5%. Enrolment in formal education is high, involving 33.2% of the local population. This student cohort comprises 12.7% in primary school, 7.9% in high school, and 5.4% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ripley reaches 15 stops on 1 route, timetabled for about 150 services a week. The typical home sits about 810 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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An analysis of public transport reveals 15 active stops in Ripley, consisting of various bus options. These stops are served by 1 unique route, which accommodates 152 passenger trips each week. Transport access is classified as limited, with the average distance to a stop being 809 meters. Given the residential nature of the area, 94% of commuting residents travel by private vehicle. Household car ownership averages 1.6 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. The proportion of residents working from home was 12.7% at the 2021 Census, which may have been affected by pandemic conditions.
Bus services average 21 daily trips across all routes, which translates to roughly 10 weekly departures from each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.6% of residents in Ripley report no long-term health condition. 3.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.9% 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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Health assessments by AreaSearch regarding mortality and chronic illnesses indicate notable health difficulties, with common conditions present across both younger and older demographics. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is slightly above the average SA2 area, representing approximately 54% of the population (~13,497 people). Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common medical issues, affecting 9.3% and 9.2% of residents respectively. Conversely, 74.6% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Residents under the age of 65 experience better health outcomes than average.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 5.4% of the population (1,344 people), which is lower than the 15.1% recorded in Greater Brisbane. Health metrics for these older residents are generally consistent with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Ripley is largely Australian-born, at 80.6% of residents, with 13.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (28.4%) and English (27.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local population displays above-average cultural diversity, with 19.4% of residents born outside Australia and 13.2% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 45.5% of the population. The most prominent statistical divergence is in the Other category, which accounts for 1.8% of residents compared to 1.3% in Greater Brisbane. Regarding parent birthplaces, the primary ancestries are Australian at 28.4% (above the regional average of 23.2%), English at 27.7%, and Other at 7.8%. There are also specific concentrations of other ancestries, with Samoan representing 1.2% of the population (compared to 0.9% across the region), Maori at 1.2% (compared to 1.1% regionally), and German at 5.2% (compared to 4.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ripley is 29, younger than 98% of areas nationally. 32.9% 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 of 29 in Ripley is below the Greater Brisbane median of 36 and the national median of 38. The age distribution is characterized by a high proportion of children aged 5 - 14 years at 17.5%, compared to 12.0% nationally, while the 65 - 74 age group is small at 3.4% relative to Greater Brisbane. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 15.6% to 18.9% of the population. At the same time, the 25 to 34 age bracket fell from 23.1% to 19.6%, and the 0 to 4 group declined from 10.7% to 9.5%.
Projections for 2041 indicate demographic shifts, with the 35 to 44 cohort expected to grow by 10,054 people (213%), rising from 4,720 to 14,775.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ripley
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 45 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 — 4,999 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,774 at the 2021 Census → 25,041 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 (310031294). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.