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Rochedale South - Priestdale has an estimated 16,053 residents, up from 15,394 at the 2021 Census — a change of 659 people, or 4.3%. That puts 1,234 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 Rochedale South - Priestdale stands at approximately 16,053 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 15,394 people documented in the 2021 Census, this represents a net expansion of 659 people (4.3%). This updated figure is determined using the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population of 16,053 alongside 82 validated new addresses identified following the Census. Consequently, the local density reaches 1,233 persons per square kilometer, outperforming the benchmark across nationwide locations evaluated by AreaSearch. With post-census expansion of 4.3%, Rochedale South - Priestdale trails the broader SA3 area (6.7%) by only 2.4 percentage points, highlighting solid local momentum.
Inflow from abroad served as the primary growth catalyst, accounting for roughly 56.9% of total recent demographic additions. SA2-level projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia (issued in 2024 utilizing 2022 as a base year) are implemented by AreaSearch. For locations lacking this coverage, as well as timeframes beyond post-2032, figures rely on Queensland State Government SA2 projections published in 2023 from 2021 numbers. Because state datasets omit breakdowns across age brackets, proportional weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 figures) are factored in by cohort where required. Based on these projected demographic trajectories, growth is anticipated to place in the national bottom quartile, with total numbers expanding by 14 persons through to 2041 relative to latest annual ERP figures, constituting an overall rise of 0.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
230 new dwellings have been approved in Rochedale South - Priestdale over the past five years, an average of 46 a year. That is 2.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 47 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 83% 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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Residential building approvals across Rochedale South - Priestdale have averaged approximately 46 dwellings annually, accumulating to 230 homes across the past 5 financial years. Given that an average of only 0.7 people moved locally per completed dwelling across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), additions to the housing stock have matched or exceeded incoming requirements, expanding options for purchasers and facilitating population absorption above current estimates, with expected construction costs for new dwellings averaging $433,000. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $40.9 million have been recorded this financial year, underscoring significant non-residential development.
On a per-capita basis, building volumes in Rochedale South - Priestdale align closely with Greater Brisbane, underpinning steady market conditions in step with broader regional trends. Relative to national figures, this building tempo remains lower, reflecting an established suburban landscape with possible planning constraints. Of all new residential construction, detached dwellings make up 83.0% while townhouses or apartments account for 17.0%, reinforcing a family-oriented suburban fabric favored by buyers prioritizing space. A ratio of around 425 people per approval underlines the mature status of the local property sector. Longer-term population modelling suggests that Rochedale South - Priestdale will add 14 residents through to 2041 (benchmarked against the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Maintained at existing rates, new residential construction is poised to effortlessly satisfy incoming demand, creating favorable buyer dynamics and potentially enabling population gains to outpace current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Rochedale South - Priestdale
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Rochedale South - Priestdale, worth an estimated $5 million. A further 121 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $27.7 billion. 23 are already under construction and 48 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 investment, urban planning, and development projects play an essential role in shaping an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has pinpointed 50 projects that are expected to influence local conditions. Prominent examples include 319 Gardner Road Townhouses Stage 3566 Underwood Road Mixed Development, Springwood Health Hub, and Daisy Hill Koala Conservation Trails, with key initiatives outlined below.
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Daisy Hill Koala Conservation Trails
Feasibility study for new koala conservation trails as part of Queensland's Tracks and Trails program. Will provide enhanced recreation opportunities while protecting koala habitat in the Daisy Hill Conservation Park area.
Highland at Cornubia Residential Estate
24-lot residential land estate in Cornubia, delivered in two stages. Stage 1 sold out; Stage 2 has limited lots remaining with titles imminent. The estate provides town water, sewer, NBN and underground power, with elevated sites offering wide district views.
Rochedale Shopping Centre and Multiple Dwellings
Approved mixed-use development on a 2.9 hectare site at 566 Underwood Road, Rochedale, combining a Centre Activities shopping precinct of seven retail buildings with 66 multiple dwelling apartments over two residential levels. The retail component includes a central pedestrian plaza, internal courtyard and multiple street and basement pedestrian access points. Residences include a mix of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments with private balconies and shared rooftop terrace amenity. The site provides basement parking across 522 spaces and has road frontage to both Underwood Road and School Road.The project is in pre-construction with an estimated completion in early 2029.
Mackenzie Townhouses Development
60 townhouse development by Philip Usher Constructions at Mount Petrie Road with 3-storey maximum height, 114 car parking spaces and communal facilities. Total site area 15,395sqm.
Logan River Flood Mitigation Project
Ongoing flood resilience program across the Logan River catchment incorporating flood mitigation works, updated flood modelling, drainage improvements, floodplain management, and digital flood warning and mapping systems. In 2026 Logan City Council endorsed significant improvements to flood mapping and planning policy following an independent review, with implementation progressing through a Temporary Local Planning Instrument.
Citrine Townhomes
Citrine is a 90-home townhome community by Metro Property Development at 311 Gardner Road, Rochedale, 17km south of the Brisbane CBD. The two and three-storey, three and four-bedroom residences are being built by Creation Homes across three stages and include a resort-style pool, yoga lawn and BBQ facilities set amid tropical landscaping. Stage 1 has reached the defects phase with all essential services connected, Stage 2 is nearing completion, and Stage 3 continues to progress, with settlements forecast to run from late 2025 through early 2026.The circa $100 million project also includes a 1.59ha land handback to Brisbane City Council for a rehabilitated nature reserve.
Rochedale Town Centre Stage 3
Extension to existing shopping centre at Gardner Road & Miles Platting Road designed by POWE Architects. Includes second supermarket, specialty stores and additional car parking. Final integrated stage of town centre development.
Citrine Townhomes
Metro Property Development is delivering Citrine, a $100 million masterplanned residential community featuring 90 premium three- and four-bedroom townhomes in Rochedale. The development includes exclusive resident amenities such as a resort-style lap pool, yoga lawn, and outdoor BBQ entertaining areas.
9,035 residents of Rochedale South - Priestdale are employed, from a labour force of 9,286. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 71.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,225, about 76% 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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Rochedale South - Priestdale possesses a capable labor pool with robust representation across essential services and an unemployment rate of just 2.7%. Employed locals numbered 9,035 as of March 2026, while the local jobless rate sits 1.6% lower than the 4.3% recorded across Greater Brisbane, with workforce participation closely matching Greater Brisbane's 70.1%. Census records indicate that a moderate 17.8% of workers operated from home, though this figure reflects the context of Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. Locals are primarily employed across health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.
Concentration is especially pronounced within education & training, where local employment shares stand at 1.3 times regional levels. Conversely, accommodation & food comprises a smaller proportion of the local workforce at 5.1%, compared to 6.7% across the region. Comparing resident totals against local jobs counted at the Census suggests the immediate area provides a limited volume of internal employment positions. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM releases shows that during the 12 months to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 2.7% as overall employment dropped 3.1%, driving a 0.4 percentage points uptick in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.2%, the labor force expand by 3.4%, and joblessness increase by 0.1 percentage points. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce requirements for Rochedale South - Priestdale. These five- and ten-year industry projections have been matched against the local workforce structure to anticipate employment shifts. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trajectories vary notably by sector. Applying these industry growth rates to the employment profile of Rochedale South - Priestdale indicates local job numbers could rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (representing a baseline weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that excludes local population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Rochedale South - Priestdale is $1,931 a week (about $100,000 a year), with median personal income at $841 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,626 a year against an average of $69,582. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Aggregated postcode figures from the ATO for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch show that taxpayers in the Rochedale South - Priestdale SA2 recorded a median earnings figure of $56,626 alongside an average of $69,582. These results sit slightly above the national norm, compared with $58,236 and $72,799 across Greater Brisbane respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $63,059 (median) and $77,487 (average) as of March 2026. Individual, family, and household earnings within Rochedale South - Priestdale sit near the 59th percentile nationwide.
The dominant cohort comprises 37.1% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (5,955 residents), aligning with regional distributions where 33.3% fall into this bracket. Once housing obligations are met, 85.2% of household income is retained for other living costs, placing the area in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Rochedale South - Priestdale had 5,365 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 2% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $395 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,800 a month. Rent absorbs 20.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.5%. 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 most recent Census, the housing inventory in Rochedale South - Priestdale was composed of 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasted with 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings across Brisbane metro. Outright home ownership stood at 30.2%, substantially exceeding Brisbane metro levels, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (47.0%) or leased to tenants (22.8%). Local median monthly mortgage commitments were lower than the Brisbane metro average at $1,800, while median weekly rent was $395, against metro benchmarks of $1,863 and $380 respectively.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Rochedale South - Priestdale are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain above the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Rochedale South - Priestdale counted 5,365 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 77% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 19% 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 constitute the clear majority of local living arrangements at 78.9% of households, encompassing 39.1% couples with children, 26.6% couples without children, and 12.4% single parent families. Non-family residences make up the remaining 21.1%, consisting of single-person households at 18.5% and group arrangements at 2.6%. The typical household size of 2.8 people exceeds the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.6% of adults in Rochedale South - Priestdale hold a university qualification, including 19.0% with a bachelor degree and 5.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.9% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 973 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,021 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 qualification levels in Rochedale South - Priestdale significantly exceed regional averages, with 27.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a higher education degree, compared to 16.2% across the SA4 region and 20.6% in the SA3 area. This strong educational profile supports high engagement in knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest proportion at 19.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational training is likewise widespread, with 36.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding trade credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (24.9%). Formal learning engagement is substantial across the community, with 30.0% of residents actively attending an educational institution.
This consists of 10.7% enrolled in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 4.9% undertaking tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Rochedale South - Priestdale 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.
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69.7% of residents in Rochedale South - Priestdale report no long-term health condition. 4.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.7 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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Public health indicators for Rochedale South - Priestdale reflect positive overall outcomes based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates. Long-term medical issues remain infrequent among the general populace while aligning near nationwide norms for older, vulnerable groups, and private health insurance coverage marginally outperforms the standard SA2 area at approximately 54% of the total population (~8,652 people). Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most widespread health concerns locally, diagnosed in 8.3 and 8.2% of residents, respectively, while 69.7% of the populace reported having no medical ailments whatsoever, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
Health measures across the working-age cohort remain typical. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 16.7% of the population (2,682 people), exceeding the 15.0% proportion in Greater Brisbane. While health outcomes for older residents track above average, their national standing is slightly lower than that of the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
27.4% of Rochedale South - Priestdale residents were born overseas and 18.9% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.6%) and Australian (23.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Rochedale South - Priestdale exceeds that of most comparable markets, with 27.4% of residents born abroad and 18.9% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity constitutes the leading religious affiliation, observed by 52.2% of the local population. The most pronounced demographic divergence occurs in Other religions, accounting for 1.9% of residents relative to 1.3% across Greater Brisbane. Looking at ancestral background (based on parental birthplace), the three most common heritages in Rochedale South - Priestdale are English (25.6% of residents), Australian (23.6%), and Other (10.1%).
Specific cultural backgrounds also display higher local concentrations than regional benchmarks, including New Zealand heritage at 1.4% (vs 1.0% regionally), Korean at 1.4% (vs 0.5%), and Maori at 1.3% (vs 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rochedale South - Priestdale is 37. 24.4% 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 Rochedale South - Priestdale aligns closely with Greater Brisbane, with no individual bracket deviating by more than 4.1 percentage points from the regional baseline. The local median age is estimated at 37, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 1 year older than Greater Brisbane's 36 recorded during the same Census. Since that time, the most notable shift occurred among adults aged 25 - 44, who decreased from 28.6% to an estimated 26.5% of the total. Retirees and senior age groups (65+) are projected to experience the strongest numerical expansion to 2041, increasing by 738 (27%) to reach 3,420, while young to middle aged adults, along with children and young adults, are anticipated to diminish over the period.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Rochedale South - Priestdale
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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 3 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 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 — 82 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (15,394 at the 2021 Census → 16,053 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 (311061332). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.